Sale of Cheyenne County property to satisfy Emerson-Brantingham debt
By order of sale from Cheyenne County District Court and under a 1914 judgment for 2400 dollars plus costs, the sheriff of Saline County will sell the southwest quarter of section 2, township 14, range 50 west, in Cheyenne County Nebraska, at 10 a m on December 31 1914 in front of Sidney Court House, to the highest bidder for cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
H. M. Grimes
Emerson-Brantingham Implement Company
Adolph C. Anderson
Anderson
Carrie Anderson
John A. Bentley
Bertha M. Bentley
Court House
Sidney
J. W. Macdaniel
Sala County
Legal Notice in Cheyenne County Nebraska Title Dispute
Unknown heirs of John Morrison and John C Smith are notified that on December 9 1914 a petition was filed in Cheyenne County District Court to remove a cloud on the plaintiff's title to part of Section 2 Township 16 North Range 51 West. The suit seeks to cancel a 1859 trust deed securing a $250 bond, quiet title, bar all defendants from any interest, and requires an answer by February 1 1915. Attorneys L E Cottle and Devoe Swenson represent the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
Carolina Bockstadter
Ernest H. Bockstadter
Said County
Ernest H. Dockstadter
Kenesaw, Neb
Herman H. Bockstadter
Sidney
Sophia Brauer
John H. Bockstadter
Frank H. Bockstadter
Kenesaw
Nebd
Katherine Ruether
Juniata
Neb
Emma Kutkberg
Prosser
Frederick W. Bockstadter
Sidney Telegraph
Midney
Henry E. Gapen
John Morrison
Mary L. Morrison
John C. Smith
John C Smith
District Court
William = Stull
Louis Stull
John Smith
Petition Filed to Establish Road No 252A in 1914
A notice states that on November 9 1914 WM L Wilson and 35 others filed a petition to establish a section line road described from the southwest corner of section 16 township 12 range 53 east to the southeast corner of section 14 township 12 range 51 and north to the northeast corner of section 14 township 12 range 51. Objections or claims for damages must be filed with the County Clerk by February 20 1915. otherwise the road will be established without reference. Dated December 14 1914 by County Clerk H T Doran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clint Thompson
WM L. Wilson
H T Doran
Probate Notice to Creditors in Cheyenne County
Probate notice in Cheyenne County Nebraska announces creditors of William K. Guy deceased must present claims for examination adjustments and allowances before County Judge Henry E. Gapen on February 17 1915 and April 7 1916 at 10 a m. Claims are due within six months from December 12 1914 and one year to settle the estate. Publication in Sidney Telegraph for four weeks before February 17 1915.
Notice for Publication Vaclav Polednicek final proof set
Department of the Interior U S Land Office North Platte Neb November 18 1914 Vaclav Polednicek Sunol Nebraska filed for final five year proof to establish land claim for E and SE sections in township 14 N range 47 W 6th Meridian before the County Judge Sidney Nebraska January 13 1915 Witnesses Millard Paviot John Soral Joseph Lukas George Hoath all of Sunol Nebraska J BE EVANS Register
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
North Platte
Neb
Vaclav Polednicek
Sunol
Nebraska
Township 14
Range
6Th Principal Meridian
Sidney
Millard Paviot
John Soral
Joseph Lukas
George Hoath
J. BE. Evans
Register
Notice to Creditors in Bauer Estate Cheyenne County Neb
Creditors of Frederick C. Bauer deceased must present claims for examination and allowance to the Administrator before County Judge of Cheyenne County Nebraska at the County Court room on February 24 1915 and April 28 1915. Six months to file claims, one year to settle from December 22 1914. Published in Sidney Telegraph for four weeks before February 24 1915. Witness Henry E. Gapen seal December 22 1914.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
Kans Hansen
Maet
Said County
Sidney Telegraph
Seal Hienry EB. Gapen
Wiliam K. Guy
Nebrasky
Henry E. Gapen
Couny
Frederick C. Bauer
What the Railroads Do With Their Income
A 1913 snapshot explains how railroad income flows from operations to labor, taxes, debt service, and dividends. It argues strained finances threaten future service unless rates rise, and notes railroads support about two million direct workers plus dependent industries, underscoring the public interest in sound financing and modernization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Hill
North
Railroads crucial to national welfare, farmer gains tied
The passage argues that railroads influence all major industries by running full shifts, boosting demand and prices for farm products. It notes transportation links to the entire economy and asserts farmer interests align with rail efficiency, predicting continued discussion next week in the paid advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Connett’s Boy Murder Case Tied to Clayton Family
Vernon Connett disappeared near North Platte last August. Charles Clayton and his wife sign a statement naming Roy Roberts as the murderer, seeking Connett’s team of valuable horses. Roberts is a penitentiary convict on parole, later returned to prison for breaking parole. He allegedly sold the Connett horses, claiming Clayton delivered them. A large search for Connett’s body followed, with connections in the eastern state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Platte
Neb
Near Here
Vernon Connett
Charles Clayton
Connett
Roy Roberts
Clayton
Claytons
Roberts
State Penitentiary
Polk County Farmers Build Platte River Bridge
Polk county farmers near Clarke report elation over a self built Platte River bridge joining Silver Creek and Clarke. Costing 9000 dollars, the structure spans the river between Polk and Merrick counties and was erected by the Western Bridge Company without county funds or aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Polk County
John Lind
Clarke
Platte River
Silver Creek
Polk
Merrick Counties
Western Bridge Company
Platte
French War Minister Outlines New Year Dinner Menu
M. Millerand the French minister of war has drafted a New Year’s dinner for soldiers. The meal includes ham, sausage, apples, a half liter of wine and a cigar for each man. Each four soldiers receive a liter of champagne, aiming to produce over a million corks in the trenches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Millerand
Direct New York to Vladivostok steamship service begins
A new steamship line connects New York and Vladivostok via the Panama Canal. Two ships have already transited the canal with cargoes of general manufactured goods and merchandise. The route spans 11,000 miles, about 3,000 miles shorter than the alternative.
Ideal Theatre to Close Monday and Tuesday Next Week
The Ideal Theatre will be closed on Monday and Tuesday of next week, with plans to resume operations on the following Wednesday. No performances or screenings are affected beyond the two-day closure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Ideal Theatre
Week Program Highlights Silent Comedy Reel Schedule
The week features John Bunny in Love Luck and Gasoline on Sunday with two extra reels. Wednesday presents Perils of Pauline ninth episode plus two extra reels. Thursday offers a Keystone Comedy His Prehistoric Past with Charles Chapin in two parts and another comedy reel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bunny
Pauline
Charles Chapin
Million Dollar Mystery Episode Friday Reel Detail
Readable text notes Friday January 1st event titled Million Dollar Mystery with episode and two extra reels listed.
Lost in Mid Oran three reel feature at theater
A Saturday show announces Lost in Mid Oran a three reel feature and a Broadway star feature. The event lists a double bill with entertainment from a Broadway star and a three reel feature film.
Matters Enters Plea in Bank Case
Omaha lawyer Thomas H Matters pleaded not guilty to multiple indictments tied to the failure of the First National Bank of Sutton after Judge Morris denied three defense motions. A special jury was ordered for the February 1 hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matters
Omaha, Bee
Morris
W. J. Connell
Thomas H. Matters
Omaha
First National Bank of
Sutton
Sammons and Smith Sentenced in Federal Court
Omaha December 22 Two and a half years for Sammons and six months plus 300 dollar fine for Delbert R R Smith follow their trial conviction for robbing the Kearney post office of five thousand dollars in the federal court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Sammons
Delbert
Noble R. J. Thomas Killed in Accident at Tecumseh
In Tecumseh Nebraska on December 19 Noble R J Thomas was accidentally shot and killed by his nephew’s twelve year old daughter who pointed a rifle playfully. A forgotten cartridge discharged striking him in the brain and causing his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tecumseh, Neb
Noble
R. J. Thomas
Allie Thomas
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Lester Dutcher
U.P. Railroad
H. T. Doran
Interstate Commerce Commission
Congress
Public Utility Commissions
Wilson
Eastern Railroad
McAdoo
Washington
Facili
Ward
Sidney Drug Company
Siberia
New York
Smith
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