Murder at Potter: Cousins Kill Vizzi with Revolver
In Cheyenne County Nebraska on December 9 1914 Samuel Vizzi was shot by Jaspero Ballovia at Potter. The killer and victim were related and had prior feuds. Coroner J J Parks led an inquest with verdict that Vizzi died from a felonious gunshot wound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potter
Parks
Sam Vissi
Vizzi
Jaspero Ballovia
Sam Wizzie
Prescott
Italy
Ballovia
Devoe
DeDaniel
Kansas City
Nebraska
Cheyenne County
Potter Cheyenne County
J. J. Parks
Samuel Vizzi
Sam Vizzi
Sugar Cured Hams and Bacon At Local Market
Market advertises sugar cured hams and bacon of finest quality and sweet hickory smoke. Promises superior flavor, fresh or smoked meats to meet customer wants. Emphasizes customer satisfaction and continued patronage as business objective.
Irrigation Convention Planned in Sidney January 7 9
Chamber of Commerce set a three day irrigation convention in Sidney from January 7 to 9 to promote valley projects. Committees formed and planning steps taken with enthusiasm for attracting settlers to add farm homes across the valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Sidney
Town Teams Baffle Gym In Quirky Weekend Basketball
A town eighth grade defeated the ninth grade 9 to 7 in a preliminary game. The main event saw the Gentemen and Pirates mix turf and humor with four on a side and a wall dented by rough play. Pirates won 22 to 15 as listed players include Stoddard Willis Bliss Grabill Parks Underwood McMillen Closman Null Dedrick. A Farmers Congress delegation from the county attended in Omaha with R O Raymond Harm Fecht Jesse Ewing Herman Brauer Steve Babb and F X Rihn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gentemen
Pirates
Gastons
Alphonsos
Null
McMillan
Willis
Grabill
Speed
Dedrick
Underwood
Lee
Kimball
Gentlemen Pirates
Stoddard Willis Bliss Grabill Parks Underwood McMillen Closman Null Dedrick
Farmer's Congress
Omaha
R. O. Raymond
Harm Fecht
Jesse Ewing
Herman Brauer
Steve Babb
F. X. Rihn
Valley Irrigation Rally Mobilizes Local Leaders in 1915 Meet
Leaders from Lodgepole Valley including Senator B K Bushee J L McIntosh and Water Commissioner R A Blake plan a January 7 8 9 1915 convention in Sidney to promote Lodgepole Valley irrigation. The event aims to develop water resources attract small partners raise funds and establish a permanent annual organization with about 200 interested residents and families expected to attend for business and shopping benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. K Bushee
Kimball
J L. McIntosh
R A Blake
Sidney
A. B. Persinger
H H. Libby
Fred Lehmkuhl
Lodgepole
A. G. Neumann
G Wiegand
Pete Soderquist
Stafford
Jensen
Butterfield
Lodgepole Valley
Nebraska
Bridgeport
Wabutary
Blake
Sidney Chamber of Commerce
Lodgepole Valley Auxiliary Convention Formed At Bridgeport
Report of R A Blake notes delegates from Lodgepole Valley formed an auxiliary convention to develop surface waters and underflow. First annual meeting set for January 7 8 9 1915 in Sidney with discussions on pump irrigation plants and speakers including D D Price state engineer R H Willis and U S Reclamation service officials and soil experts. Correspondence to R A Blake Sidney Neb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska State Irrigation Association
Bridgeport
Lodgepole Valley
Sidney Wednnesday
D. D. Price
R. H. Willis
Sup’t
State Experiment Station
U. S. Reclamation Service
R. A. Blake
Sidney
Neb
Sidney Farm Talk Day Planned By City Merchants
Sidney merchants announce a big Saturday event on January 10 to promote agricultural interests. Prominent farmers from the county will speak on methods boosting crop yields and quality, followed by a band concert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
County meeting to unite commercial and agricultural interests
The day includes talks from scientific soil culture experts and addresses by county officials. The aim is to strengthen ties between commercial and agricultural sectors, helping each understand the other's needs and derive greater benefits through collaboration.
Offer For Bonds In Village Board Meeting
The Village Board heard a Denver investment broker offer to buy the $12,000 water bonds and $10,000 city hall bonds at 3 percent discount. The offer could apply to both issues or either. The board took it under advisement. A local capitalist has offered to purchase the city hall bonds at par.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
F Weller
City Hall
McMillan Chosen Principal to Fill Vacancy
The school board elected J. D. McMillan to fill the high school vacancy created by Principal Stoddard’s upcoming departure at semester’s end. McMillan, previously a teacher here, will earn $100 monthly, with Pond promoted to principal. The sale at North Side Sale Barn features thirty horses, machinery, and household goods by S. J. Hedges auction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stoddard
Nemaha
W. \. Pond
J. D. McMillan
McMillan
Fundingsland and
Millett
S. J. Hedges
J M Swenson Named to Fill Library Board Vacancy
Sidney Nebraska December 4 1914 the board of village trustees met in regular session with L O Fundingsland chairman J OS Parks Gus Wellner and IL Neubauer present. W P Miles resignation from the library board was read and accepted Joseph M Swenson was named to fill the vacancy. Chas Spafford appointed special village marshal without pay. several bills were audited and allowed including water pumping gas street lighting and janitorial expenses. Weather notes describe Cheyenne County pattern with cold spell and evolving spring forecasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Neb
L. O Fundingsland
J. OS. Parks
Gus Wellner
IL. Neubauer
W. P. Miles
Parks
Wellner
Joseph M. Swenson
Chas. Spafford
Union Pacific
Cheyenne County Teachers Meet in Lodgepole Today
The Cheyenne County Teachers Association gathers at Lodgepole today with a large turnout from the county. No. 18 will stop at Lodgepole today as Mrs. Stark presides as usual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne County Teachers Association
Lodgepole
No. 18
Dr Bison Eye Specialist Comes to Hotel National
Dr Bison the eye specialist will visit on Monday December 14 for one day only at Hotel National.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Bison
Hotel National
Smoke Store marked as a clean, courteous candy shop
Ladies urged to not shy from the name Smoke Store describing the shop as a clean store par excellence for candies and courteous treatment.
Also Mentioned on This Page
J Parks
J A Woten
H P. Petersen
Miller
C G Calson Daniel Kalsto
A. Bundy
Hahler
Valley
Proceedings OF the Board OF Trustees
J. M. Swenson
Library Board
Water Fund
W Creck
S. E S. Co
Electric Light Fund
General Fund
David Huff
Eevee
E. Bowman
Geo
K. Jorgenson
Europe
Mercury
Jim Jones
Jones Burns
Louisiana
Merry, Merry Christmas
C. W. Hornaday
Mdse. &Grain.co
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