Potter Community Prepares for Holidays and Growth
Potter residents plan for the holidays as Tom Thornburg moves into a new home tied to his trade with Mr. Hornaday. The Vandiver children relocate to Potter for easier school access. Rev. Mr. Marclay arrives as pastor, preaching to a full house. District No. 46 unions with Oscar Anderson and Mr. Smith’s ranch homes to expand the school district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Thornburg
Mr. Hornaday
Vandiver
Potter
Marclay
Oscar Anderson
Smith
Thanksgiving box social boosts Christmas fund in Irving
Grant Chase visits Sarpy county sister Mrs Geo Beerline. Ree Trolie and Fred King killed a large gray wolf on Plum Creek last week. Claude Rodgers held sway at Last Chance. W Thompson and wife with Ed Boon's family spent Thanksgiving on the river. Mike Elsass returns from eastern Neb. A Thanksgiving box social under Mise Boon's management raised 54.95 at the school house auction. The evening ended with a dance at M Elsass's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Chase
Sarpy County
Geo. Beerline
Ree Trolie
Fred King
Plum Creek
W. Thompson
Ed. Boon
Mike Elsasa
Neb
Mise Boon
M. Elsass’ Bone
Riverside Thanksgiving News and Local Dinners
Claude Rodgers visits Irving for Thanksgiving as Mr. and Mrs. L. NM. Meyer and Daisy share the holiday with the obnson family. A box social in Irving marks the evening’s activities. Edna Johnson and her brother join The Rush Creek Co. in cattle dipping last week amid claims gray wolves damage livestock on the south side. A large hunt Sunday yielded no confirmed results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Rodgers
Irving
Mrs. L. NM. Meyer and
Daisy
Mrs. Obnson
Twenty Years Ago Tar Taheeanarn News Brief
Ties taken from Tar Taheeanarn of Nov 20. Passenger traffic is very heavy. George H. Jewett's freight train returns from Fort Robinson, AB. Persinger begins the erection of the skating rink. Will Morrow and Will Boyle compete for Michigan University. Methodist ladies hold festival netting $130. W J Powell wins a $3 turkey at a shooting match. Fire company to turn over property to Village. D U P circulates bond notices for money handlers. Mack Radcliff and Miss Bertie Gast wed at White House Hall with Rev Leslie Stevens officiating before hundreds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AB. Persinger
Will Morrow
Will Boyle
Michigan University
Methodist
W. J. Powell
DU. P
Mack Radcliff
Bertie Gast
White House
Leslie Stevens
Local social notes from Redington and Sidney
Mr Ed Mayer visited with his parents Tuesday. Jacob Eckert attends church in Sidney this week. Mrs J D Eckert visited with her mother in Sidney last week. Mr and Mrs Albert Merrow called on Ickes Sunday. Mrs Hie Eckert visits with her mother and sister at Redington this miss. Minnie Halston Viola and Pearl Mayers spent Sunday with Maude and Marie Davison. Tekes youths enjoyed a Thanksgiving supper at Redington and report a good time. Jas McNulty and Jas Ward plan new houses nearby. Ollie Camblin and Herbert Foster traveled toward Sidney with horses bought at Redington. Dan Davison, back from visiting parents, heads to Imperial Cal Wednesday. friends wish him safe travels.
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Ed Mayer
Jacob Eckert
Sidney
J.D. Eckert
Albert Merrow
Ickes
Hie Eckert
Redington
Minnie Halston
Viola
Pearl Mayers
Maude
Marie Davison
Tekes
Jas. McNulty
Jas. Ward
Ollie Camblin
Herbert Foster
Country
Dan Davison
Imperial
Cal
Dan
Eimi Dance Sparks Disputed Student Lesson
A dialogue fragment shows a student, Loandon Punch, insisting Eimi is a perfect dancer while a girl dismisses the idea, remarking that Iowans at school never learn anything. The exchange hints at tension over talent and education.
Curtain Falls On Dry Throats In Playhouse Scene
Dialogue notes a theater moment with Mr V Pepper doubting a dry ere in the house while Mrs Pepper confirms the audience had the usual dry throats as the curtain falls on act three.
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Mr. V Pepper
Mra. Pepper
Beyond His Means
A joke exchange on Thirty fourth Street features a fretting woman and a conductor debating a fare of 124 dollars a week at the Waldorf Astoria. The line captures urban chatter and wage concerns in a society setting.
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Thirty-fourth Street
Cary
Waldorf-Astoria
Noa
New York Times
The O Gorman Mahon and His Times
A portrait of The O Gorman Mahon, famed duelist and Irish parliamentarian, narrates his height, white hair and beard, fierce eyes, and formal courtesy. It recalls his dueling ethos, a scene with Charles Parnell over a challenge to Sir William Harcourt, and his persistence through eighties parliamentary sessions. The piece closes reflecting on his death and legacy as the last of a martial Irish lineage.
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O’gorman Mahon
Mwe
O'Gorman
Squires
Chroniclersa
Ireland
Mr. Parnell
Sir William Harcourt
Sir William
House of Commons
Parnell
O'Gorman Mahon
Ald
Pie Mistake Leads to Garden Burial Mystery
A Barry woman mistook plaster of Paris for flour while baking pie. The uncooked mixture ruined the crust and the pie was buried in the back garden, likely to be found in the future.
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Plaster of Paris
Western Mail
Runaway Kissing Scene Cited as First Aid to Injured
Dialogue from a Chicago Record Herald item notes Dolly explaining Larkin kissed her before picking her up in a runaway as a form of first aid, while Edith questions the act. The exchange suggests a light social context around the incident.
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Edith
Dolly
Larkin
Chicago
Wealthy figure sparks disbelief and gossip
In a light exchange between He and They, a claim of immense wealth prompts surprise from She who questions the extent of the riches. The dialogue hints at public curiosity and social perception surrounding fortune.
Persistent people begin their success where others end in fail
A compact quotation attributed to Negie ston highlights the idea that perseverance marks the transition from failure to achievement. The line emphasizes endurance as a catalyst for achievement beyond common limits.
Companion informs and entertains for youth and families
The Companion promotes entertainment with truth and useful knowledge through 225 writers. It appeals to the young and their parents, offering a Fall Illustrated Announcement for 1905 and a free remaining 1904 issue period with new subscriptions. A colored lithograph calendar and Land office blanks are advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Companion
Ordinance Imposes Special Tax On Sidney Liquor Dealers
Legal advertisements announce Ordinance No 4 imposing a two hundred dollar annual special occupation tax on all wholesale and retail liquor dealers within Sidney Nebraska to fund street lighting. Tax due dates set May 1 and January 1 for partial year, with certificates issued by the village clerk and nontransferable. Passed November 30, 1904. Attest: O W Greenler, C G Gauss, acting mayor pro tem.
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Sidney
Nebraska
Neraska
Ste.d
Board of Trustees
Sildney
Umd
OW Greenler
Sale notices and land filings in Cheyenne County Nebraska
Public auction of real estate to satisfy a judgment for Stall Brothers versus Richard Kruewer et al, listing the Northwest quarter of Section 34, Township 14, Range 40 as the property. Also notices inviting sealed bids for county records supplies and various land office filings with deadlines in 1904 1905 and 1906.
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District Court
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
Mc Grimes
Stall Brothers
Phifti- GT
Richard Kruewer
North West Quarter
Nowy
Nebaska
Puders
Cned
Ce Gesteie
Plata
Hinds
Eneh
Byron Weston
Arnold
Ofice
Board of Oy Commissioners
Lows Est
Sidney
Nebo
Bannerr
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Ayers
Ayer
Mus
W. H. Burucns
Shelby
Ala
J.C, Ayer Co
Lowell, Mase
the Telegraph
Sidney Telegraph and Peoples
Poniard Consoli
NATES
Patage
Sidney, Neb
Matter
F. A. Gapen
Sway
Riverside
Bird Rodger
Claude
Edna Johnson
Rush Creek Co
Cleveland Leader
Lee
Jewite
Fort Robinson
Roya
Oras
THE
Starte
Trannher
Bualnekx
America
New York
Ancient Tailors
Lawe
England
Ali
Wetebecker
Flas
Blisa
Puek
Your Tu's
Berkeley Street
Boston
Mass
Land Office
Telegraph
Fordinance No
Quierife
Sherlie
Department of the Cavernor
United States Land Office
Vive Brunk Stimka
UW. R
Xortion
John Chirgen
Christ Jurgen
James BK. Cawley
Christ Vollsteadt
PPP
Siene Ben Oo
Messrosa. Register
Department of the Interior
Yarey W
David R. Snyder
Johnson
Jeremiah O. Walize
Andrew
Haseadl
Adlso
Willian W
Lille M. Chowtns
Minee Siwile
Dolitson
Jeremiah
Waltz
Andrew T
John McTstosh
Rexzister
Stdaey
Ss. Land Office
Vine John Halston
Robert O. Raymond
Henry J. Raymond
Francis L. Ramadell
Daniel Davison
Higgins
J. 1. McIntobh
A. Pease & Sons
Sidney, Nebraska
Schlitz
Budweiser
Kruse Brothers
B. F. Mitchell
Prop
Harry E. Tagg
AL W. Tagg
Harlie Wamilel, Hog Salesman
Live Stock Commission Company
Exchange Building
South Omaha, Neb
W. B. Tagg
Che
Capital
Tobin & Wasem, Proprietors
Schlitz Beer
Milwaukee
Palace Livery Barn
M. E. Washburn
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