Bridge progress and town notes in a northern county
Stockmen discuss arrests and court plans while a bridge advances with piling work. The town sees growth as McAleese Williams building nears double size and new stores open. Coal famine and travel to Sidney for court affect life, with wolf hunts and hotel land deals in the works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polley
Chas
Jack
Ilinois
Charley
McAleese & Williams
Jdldings
Sidney
Lorren North
Soe
Cheyenne County Items Report Local Happenings
Henry items recounts last Thursday events including a shooting victim ready to play again, Fecht's barn delays from missing shingles, a northern Union Valley clash, and Charley Wickard’s windy misdirection while hunting. The piece notes Steve Babb as Cheyenne County champion marksman and hints at coming construction and legislative matters in Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fecht
Union Valley
Charley Wickard
Andy Johnston
Charley
Steve Babb
Cheyenne County
Riverside Reapings from Thanksgiving Time
Thanksgiving notes from Riverside tell of Lloyd Renneburg dining with Mr and Mrs C A Wagner and Frank Irving finding cattle near Lilvo's ranch. H C Delph of Dugout Creek was in the area on the 28th. Anthony Johnson is somewhat crippled from a blow with a sledgehammer. Geo Beerline hunted cattle nearby Irving. The railroad excitement has faded. Stockmen praise long calm weather and cattle in good condition with no feed yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Renneburg
C. A. Wagner
Frank Irving
Irving
Lilvo
H. C. Delph
Dugout Creek
Anthony Johnson
Geo. Beerline
Coming Nebraska Legislature Faces Historic Tasks
The Nebraska legislature will convene on New Year’s Day with duties including redistricting after the census, possible judicial district reorganization, tax code revision, and constitutional changes. It must address revenue reform, institutional management, and statewide governance, challenging the ablest lawmakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
United States Senate
Iowa
Thousands With Kidney Trouble Seek Free Sample
The notice promotes Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a cure all for kidney and urinary issues. It claims risk free samples and a booklet by mail from Kilmer Co in Binghamton New York, urging readers to mention the newspaper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Kilmer & Rome
Swamp-Roct, Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Death of Mrs McClain 1816 1816 44 year old
Mrs Catharine McClain wife of E W McClain died at her Sidney home Friday November 80th of typhoid fever She was born in Illinois July 1 1816 aged 44 years five months She came to Sidney from Keith County with her husband and six children who survive Funeral services were conducted Sunday by Rev W L Austin
Nebraska Range Land Demand Prompts Selloff by Ogalalla Company
At its annual meeting the Ogalalla Land and Cattle Company reported rising demand for Nebraska range land. The firm has 88,000 acres remaining and sold 1,285 acres this year. Secretary Over noted higher inquiries in the last sixty days than the previous five years. The company aims to finish disposals within a year. B Kuppenheimer of Chicago became president and treasurer with W A Paxton of Omaha as vice president and Henry Over of Chicago as secretary. The old New York Chicago Omaha directors were reelected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska Range
Ogalalla Land and Cattle Company
Hela
Ite
B. Kuppenheimer
Chicago
W. A. Paxton
Omaha
Henry Over
New York
Omaha World-Herald
Calendar souvenir offer from Youth s Companion for 1901
More effort and cost go into the 1901 calendar offered with Youth s Companion subscriptions. The lithographed calendar features a Plymouth Puritan maiden and can be cut out as a keepsake. Non subscribers pay 50 cents, with new subscribers receiving the calendar and remaining 1900 issues for free for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youth's Companion
Plymouth
Priscilla
the Youth's Companion
Boston
Muse
Contest Notice in Sidney Nebraska Land Office
A contest affidavit by Nils B P Johnson against Homestead entry No. 2057 filed Nov 90 1900 alleges Frederick C Cary abandoned the tract and resided elsewhere for over six months. Hearing set for December 8 1900 before the Register and Receiver. publication ordered due to lack of personal service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Neb
Nils BP. Johnson
Maur
Frederick C. Cary
United States
United States Land Office
Marr Daugherty
H. E.gates
Strayed Animals Notice From Sidney Nebraska
Strayed animals described as a black mare three years old with white hind feet and unbroken, no brands, plus a boy and two others mentioned, are listed. Claimants must prove ownership and cover expenses. contact AUGUST BURK of Sidney, Nebraska, for possession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Burk
Sidney
Neb
Public Land Notice for Niels C L Pederson Final Proof
Notice is published that Niels CL Pederson seeks final proof to establish his claim before the Sidney Nebraska Register on December 5, 1900. Witnesses include Edven S Hougen Potter Neb John A Strandberg Anton Benisch Gust Erickson of Sextérp Neb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Neb
Chaim
Niels CL Pederson
H. E
Uessee
Roat
Edven S.hougen
Potter
John A Strandberg
Anton Benisch
Gust Erickson
Sextérp
Robisy Darias
Register
Widow Dessie Leonard Seeks Final Proof in Nebraska Land Claim
A notice from the Land Office at Sidney Nebraska dated November 3 1900 states widow Dessie F B Leonard has filed for final proof to support her claim H E No 2371 for section 12 township 2 range 49. Proof will be made January 2 1901 before the Clerk Circuit Court Woodford County at Eureka Illinois. Leonard lists witnesses John Cawley Grant Wolf John Weston and James B Cawley all of Sidney Nebraska. Rosery D Hanns registers the notice.
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Sidney
Neb
Woodford Co
Eureka
Nis
Dessie FB. Leonard
George W. Leonard
Lin
John Cawley
Grant Wolf
John Weston
James B. Cawley
Notice of License Application for Bridgeport Liquor Sale
McAleese and Williams filed on November 1900 a petition with the Cheyenne county Nebraska Board of County Commissioners for a twelve month license to sell malt and spirituous liquors at Bridgeport Camp Clarke precinct. No remonstrance was filed within two weeks from November 2 1900. license will be granted if no objection arises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McAleese and Williams
Board of County Commissioners
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
Bridgeport
Camp Clarke
McAleese & Williams
Railroad boom predicted for Nebraska and Wyoming
Promoter Horace B. Dodsworth predicts major railroad expansion this season across Nebraska and Wyoming. He cites the Burlington, Union Pacific, Chicago Rock Island and Pacific, and Fremont Elkhorn lines planning new branches and tracks from Colby to oil, copper, iron, and coal regions, with Western Nebraska consideration of a Valentine to cross Union Pacific route aimed at cattle transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace B. Dodsworth
New York
Omaha
San Francisco
Dodsworth
World-Herald
Nebraska
Wyoming
Burlington
Yellowstone
Union Pacific
Chicago, Bock Island & Pacific Railroad
Colby
Kane
Fremont, Elkhorn & Missouri Valley Railroad
Denver
Western
Valentine
Sand Hills
Thrilling escape saves life of Charles Davis from consumption
Charles Davis of Bowerston Ohio survived a two year battle with a severe lung illness. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery with instant relief and a permanent cure. The remedy, claimed to cure chest and lung troubles, is priced at 50 cents and 1 dollar with bottles guaranteed. Free trial bottles at W F Bassett’s drugstore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Davis
Bowerston
Dr. King
W. F. Bassett
Electric Bitters Offered For Strong Healthy Living
In a testimonial from Idaville Indiana J W Gardner says Electric Bitters gave him new strength and appetite after suffering stomach liver and kidney troubles plus general weakness. The ad promises relief and a renewed lease on life with a 50 cent bottle at W F Bassett's drugstore with a guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Gardner
Idaville
Ind
W. F. Bassett
Bucklin’s Amica Salve Cures Leg Sore Claim
Thackerville Texas resident B. D. Blanton paid doctors 300 dollars over two years for a leg sore. He claims the sore cured with one box of Bucklin’s Amica Salve after doctors advised amputation. Guaranteed cure for piles. 2 cents a box, sold by W F Bassett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. D. Blanton
Thackerville
Tex
Bucklin
W. F. Bassett
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the Telegraph
Yeo Sidney Telegraph
Peonles Poniard
Sidney, Neb
Mrs. Callahan
Fred A. Gapen
Contry
Bowen Baa
R. P. Scott
Wu. Ester
U. P
Pier
Finn§Bros
Henry
Cheyenne, Co
Cheyenne Co
John Lyle
Amoret, Mo
Colntres
Supreme Court
Omaha Bee
Riverside Reapings
Oberfelder & Co
Oberfelders
Melton
Avoice
D. Hanns. Register
J.J. McIntosh
J.T. McIntos34
Casadice
American Bank
E. Kruse
Oberfelder
Prest
Sidney Meat Market
Co. Girmann
A. Pease
Che
SSS
M. H. Tobin
Prop
Schlitz Beer
Milwaukeeon
Palace Livery Barn
M. E. Washburn
J. Frep Dawson
Scheo
Rose Street
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