Western Nebraska a Health Resort Highlighted by Travel Writer
A World-Herald correspondent tours the Burlington line through Scott's Bluff County and southwestern Wyoming, describing irrigation rich land, smallholder farming, abundant range, and a remarkable climate with low humidity. Geologic features like Court House Rock Tail Rock Chimney Rock and Scott's Bluff are pictured, with traveler misjudgments to illustrate visibility.
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World-Herald
Burlington
Scott's Bluff County
Wyoming
Nebraska
Cheyenne
Scott's Bluff
North Platte
Platte Valley
Cheyenne County
Burlington Road
Bridgeport
Court House
Chimney Rock
Land Office Rulings on Timber Claims and New Contests
United States appeals secretary of interior upholding denial of Simpson timber culture entry 719 for lack of land remaining in section. Heirs of Eva Squires and Mary Coulter face cancellation of entries. two proceedings cannot run concurrently. New homestead entries listed. reservoir filings noted. several contests scheduled with hearings set in February and March.
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United States
Geo. M. Simpson
Secretary of the Interior
Simpson
North Platte River
Eva O. Squires
Mary Coulter
Mitch Fusha
Lodgepole
Lambert Johnson
Dix
Ne Aw
Ge Nw
Mary A. Ingraham
Camp Clarke
Chas. M. Elaass
Ed A. Oliver
Ed. J. Judd
Chas. A. Calder
Strayed or Stolen Cattle At Sidney Draw
L G Pivrs offers a reward for the return of 32 cattle stolen from his Sidney Draw ranch. Eleven head bear brands % on left jaw and left hip, 21 % on left side. $200 reward for information leading to convictions. case details provide a theft tip line.
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Sidney Draw
L. G. Pivrs
Notice on liability for debts by Atkins and Co
The undersigned declare they will not be responsible for or recognize any claim for indebtedness incurred by any person in their employ or by sub contractors unless the debt is upon their written order. A. W. Atkins & Co.
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A. W. Atkins & Co
For Sale Hereford Bull Calves By A Britton
Six half blood and better Hereford bull calves for sale aged for service offered by A Britton. Calves are ready and suitable for breeding purposes with owners seeking healthy young bulls for herd improvement.
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A. Britton
Bridgeport Locals Report Rapid Growth and Needs
Bridgeport is booming with many buildings finished and more underway. The town lists current services and residents, notes a liquor issue, the arrival of grading crews, shipments to Iowa, and calls for new shops including a barber, general store, and blacksmith to complete the town.
Riverside Reapings Quietly Fix Local Work
Groundhog shadow noted as a sign of spring with local notices of work changes. Geo. Beerline visited the area last week while Geo. Elgass left hauling hay for Haxby Bros. Anthony Johnson traveled up the river Friday. Walter Barker visited Pat Rowlan's place, and Robert Walsh of Irving builds a new residence with Lozier and Pusey doing carpentry.
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Geo. Elgass
Haxby Bros
Anthony Johnson
Walter Barker
Pat Rowlan
Robert Walsh
Irving
Lozier and
Pusey
Dear Sir Letter Corrects Bridgeport Post Office Applicant
In a Telegraph letter D W White clarifies a prior notice about the Bridgeport post office. He states the applicant is Mr James T White, living near the new town, not him. The date and place given are Camp Clarke on February 6, 1000.
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Editon Telegraph
Bridgeport
James T. White
Bridgeport Postmaster Battle Clarified by Local Letter
A Bridgeport reader disputes a paper error on the Bridgeport postmaster race. The letter states J. T. White, a Republican veteran, seeks the office and collects signatures before White learned of the matter. Residents urge supporting his appointment.
First Daughter Arrives at Doran Home Keeps Baby
A fourteen pound girl arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Doran on Thursday night and cried at the sight of her father. The couple announced they would keep the child, the first girl born in the Doran household.
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Henry Doran
Doran
Butler County
David City
Ice Man or Coal Man Face Harsh Winter Recall
The piece recalls an 18 below zero night and asks who would like to be the ice man or coal man, a glimpse of harsh winter hardship and a joking twist on future seasons.
Awaiting Appeal Over Reservoir Applications
Following the secretary of the interior's Maier case decision, A. H. Pierson of Banner Co. appeals a local rejection of reservoir applications filed under the first rules. He seeks receipts for those first-rule applications, arguing they remained on file when new rules changed requirements. The secretary is expected to apply the Maier precedent to grant receipts to those on file.
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Secretary of the Interior
Maier
A. H. Pierson
Banner Co
Land transfers filed in Cheyenne county clerk records
Record of transfers shows Noah Countryman to Jan McConaughy sw 18-12-50 for 351 dollars. Several other deeds list buyers, parcels, and prices. include J and E Trinnier to C C Nelson. John Matthews to Peter Appledgorn. and Mercy Essig to Curtis Essig with 2400 and 2500 dollars respectively. Also notes right of way deeds to Nebraska Wyoming Western R R and transfers between Lindon J. McShane and others. Fire at Pacific Hotel laundry caused minor damage and nerves shaken.
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Cheyenne County
Noah Countryman
Jan. McConaughy
Swan Dedrick
E. V. McMurray
Orville McMurray
Nn Aw
J &E. Trinnier
C. C. Nelson
John Matthews
Carbon Co
Wyvo
Peter Appledgorn
Wse
Geo. Walker
Fillmore Co
Fannie Shanklin
Si Se
New
Lincoln Land Co
F. J. McShane
Lott
Bridgeport
Mercy Easig
Curtis D
Essig
Sidney
Easig Hardware
Mercy Essig
Wilson Walker
L. G. Pitts
Jovie B. Jones
Clarkson
Nebraska Loan & Trust Co
Adams Co
Nebraska, Wyoming & Western R. A
Pacific Hotel
Trains Delayed Across State Due to Storm
Storm delays rail service statewide with greater impact in the eastern regions. Weather disruptions pause travel as crews assess track conditions and resume service.
A Pleasant Friday Euchre Party At Harris Home
Dr and Mrs R D Harris hosted a Friday Euchre party inviting Mrs M P Harris and her son A W Harris of St Louis. After eleven games guests enjoyed lunch with musical and spoken entertainments. Prizes included a sofa pillow oak leaf art work and silk mufflers. Further gatherings followed at McIntosh and Stowitts homes with dinners and tea time.
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M. P. Harris
A. W. Harris
St. Louis
E. Doran
J T. McIntosh
W. F. Bassett
Atkins
Bassett
Doran
Stowitta
Simon
Pierson
Callaahan
Miles
J. J. McIntosh
J. T. McIntosh
M. P Harris
Radcliff
Miss Bassett
Miss Neuhauer
Miss McCoy
Miss Daugherty
Misa Griffith
L. B. Cary
Stowitts
C. Neubauer
L. Neubauer
Alf Harris
Harris
J. T McIntosh
Oberfelder
Edwin Stowitte
Maneely
J. L. McIntosh
Degree of Honor
Obituary for Ella McKee at Willow Island
Ella McKee died January 30 at Willow Island at age 21 years 10 months 8 days after a brief illness. Funeral mass was held February 1 at the Catholic church with Rev Father Burke and visiting priests from Sidney and Kearney. She leaves a father mother four winters and five brothers and the community offers sympathy.
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Willow Island
Ella McKee
Ella
Father Burke
Sidney and
Kearney
Cozad Tribune
Iowa couple carries mother's remains to Brada for burial
Mr and Mrs T J Quinn of Brada Iowa returned Wednesday morning from Brada to inter Catharine McCormick their daughter in law Mrs Quinns mother who died January 24 near Higgins Neb at 75 after two months illness. She is survived by four sons Peter John Matthew of Vail Iowa and Michael of Cripple Creek Colorado.
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Bridgeport
Northport
Mr. Atkins
Pumpkin Creek
J. A. McShane
Mud Springs
Pearl Kuchmaul
Joe Miller
Ohio
Art Oliver
Chimney Rock
Red Oak
Iowa
Sidney
O'Connor
Rev Wagner
Cauo Clarke
T. J. Quinn
Brada
Quinn
Catharine McCormick
Higgins
Neb
McCormick
Town
Peter
John
Matthew
Vail
Michael
Cripple Creek
Colo
Deal & Huggarty Expand Land Holdings Near Kimball
The Deal and Huggarty Live Stock Co expands to about 14 000 acres by purchasing thirteen or fourteen sections of former Bay State land east of Circle Arrow ranch near Kimball. The move follows a tight land supply for their large sheep herd.
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Deal & Huggarty, Live Stock Co
Bay State
Circle Arrow Ranch
Kimball
Kimball Observer
Ottawa couple welcome a fine boy this Thursday morning
Mr and Mrs Pierre Sanders of Omaha are the parents of a healthy baby boy born Thursday morning.
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Pierre Sanders
Omaga
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E. N. Robinson
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J. Shelby
J. C. Jurgens
C. Stickler
L. J. Meyer
C. J. Portrey
R. Smith
Peter Sukovoty
H. Strej
Geo. Kuchmaul
G. A. Seslar
North Port
Dick Watkins
Alliance
Riverside Reapings
Geo. Beerline
D. W. White
Eprrok Telegraph
J. T. White
John Martin
Denel Co
Everett M. Eldred
Wise
Same
Ene
Daniel Kelley
B. T. Leemanne
J. D. Brubaker
Riverside Co
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Wm. Etter
E. J. Etter
Lot
American Steel and Wire Co
New Jersey
B. A. Jones
Wyoming & Western R. R
Daniel Easton
the Bold Rihn
Abbie Hartman
Lawton
Logan
Armstron
Spence
Kearney Military Institute
Mrs. R.D. Harris
A. JF. Doran
Furnishi
Amherst Muffiers
Sidney, Neb
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Marks’ Bros
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Reyenne
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