Four western officials miss out as governor names four judges
Governor Sheldon announces four supreme court judges from Lincoln Plattsmouth Omaha and Columbus amid western Nebraska disappointment as two western candidates Grimes and Hoagland are not chosen and Sullivan later declines. appointment list includes Rose Root Fawcett Sullivan.
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Sheldon
Nebraska
H. M. Grimes
Hoagland
W. B. Rose
Lincoln
J. L. Root
Plattsmouth
Jacob Fawcett
Omaha
J. J. Sullivan
Columbus
Sullivan
Local notes on travel work and farming in Cheyenne county
George Foster’s business trip to the creek last week. E M Rose rode to Lodgepole Sunday. Frank Agar’s house progress. Mrs Yoakum visited grandchildren and returned to Kimball. Threshing sounds welcomed by farmers. Harold Lyngbholm absent from school to thresh. Frank and Nellie Portrey away sick. Robert McAdam traveled from Potter to oversee threshing on his bay ranch. Chas Harrison sold beef to Sidney market. Clyde Leech and Henry Cronberg visit regarding homestead and business. Alfred Cronberg plans Lincoln university entry. Biographical data collector photographed old ranches Tuesday. C C Club to host an entertainment.
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George Foster
E. M. Rose
Lodgepole
Frank Agar
Robert McAdam
Potter
Chas. Harrison
Sidney
Clyde Leech
Henry
Alfred Cronberg
Medicine Bow
Alfred
University At Lincoln
Cheyenne County
Christmas gatherings across towns noted in home visits
Residents visited friends and family on December 24 sharing meals and good cheer. Mrs Sherwin hosted near Sterling while the Osgood family and Miss Ester gave thanks at Sidney. Sol Hammel was entertained at the Shaver home and Mr and Mrs John Anderson hosted a turkey meal.
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Chas. Anderson
John Anderson
Sherwin
Sterling
Osgood
Ester
Sidney
Sol Hammel
Shaver
Dalton Area Social News and Local Skim
Dalton notes include resignations at Gatzemeyer store and school departures, with social highlights from the Simla box social and a Thanksgiving masquerade drawing a large crowd. Snow furthers seasonal events as residents attend gatherings, homecomings, and shopping bursts through December plans.
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E. J. Ewing
Gatzemeyer
Mies Clair Armuth
Mies Small
Grace Harsey
Simla
Dalton
Famous Gallciees and Witty Jests in History
A concise review of famous puns and witticisms from history. Dr Thomas Browne’s toast yields a pun about Browne, Sydney Smith targets Mrs Grote for fashion, and tales of Lady Holland and Dr Holland’s knighthood surface as sharp retorts.
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Thomas Browne
Browne
Sydney Smith
Mrs. Grote
Holland
Sydney
Campbell
Scarlett
He's From Missouri You Have to Show Him
Governor Folk from Missouri defends the mail order citizen and urges that a thousand towns beat one big city. He calls merchants entitled to local business and urges citizens to spend locally. The piece ends with a wry note on a fine laugh.
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Missouri
Folk
Teachers Association in Sidney draws 50 teachers
The Cheyenne county teachers meeting in Sidney on November 28 1908 drew about fifty teachers and many patrons. Miss Anna Hoffland and Miss Maggie Peetz presented papers on school grounds and programs. Principal J W Hendrickson was elected secretary. The day featured talks by E M Cline J L McIntosh and Mrs Chas Callahan plus a cornet solo by J W Bixby. The next meeting is scheduled for Bayard on December 5.
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Cheyenne County
Sidney High School
J. W. Hendrickson
Lodge Pole
Anna Hoffland
Dist. 17
R. O. Chambers
Maggie Peetz
Misa Maggie Peetz
Misa Peets
Mies Egwenberger
Eggenberger
Sidney
Mary Lobb
Nellie Dedrick
Edna Hopkins
Dorothy Hart
Leona Oberfelder
Mildred James
Frances Pierson
Helen Bassett
Rachel Dresser
Elizabeth Schroeder
Martha Connelly
Edna Harper
Mary McIntosh
Helen Stewitts
Rena Jackson
Joe Sharmer
Jay Cl
Cline
Pate
J.L. McIntosh
Nebraska
Lincoln
Chas. Callahan
Princ J. W. Bixby
Potter
Bayard
Blessings and a Child’s View of a Blessing
A village doctor’s daughter, six years old with blue eyes, explains a blessing after a Sunday school lesson. She describes a patient’s recovery, payment to her father, purchase of a new dress, and a ride on a lion at the merry go round as a blessing.
Pat the Celt Caught in Street Shovel Scene
A witty but not over industrious Celt joined a street gang. Minutes before noon he threw his shovel into the gutter, sat on the curbstone, and began lighting his pipe when the superintendent of streets rounded the corner. He asked why he tossed the shovel at that hour, and Pat replied it was to cool it.
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Pat
Critic Rebukes Speaker Over Missed Opportunities
A Philadelphia Press quip notes a beginner in a lecture field seeking feedback. The critic, candid yet humorous, observes the speaker did not seize chances to quit earlier, highlighting missed opportunities and timing in delivery.
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Philadelphia Press
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Floyp L. van Gosper
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Ebraskaa
Robert J. Tate
U. S. Land Office
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H. G. Miller
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Chris Jurcens
J. EL Evans
Prague
Gheyenne County
George W. Cramer
Herman A. Gruil
Herman A. Grull
George W. Oramer
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Bony Bullt
Alma Pronger
Leichty Place
Chichester
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