Resignation of County Commissioner Vanderhoof. Atkins Named Interim
On Saturday morning John W Vanderhoof filed his resignation with County Clerk McAleese and left for Grand Island with his wife. A. W. Atkins, longtime Cheyenne County resident, was declared duly appointed after a vote by the treasurer and clerk, with the judge backing B McLernon. The board praised Atkins for his business savvy and resolve to say no, as the new term begins.
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John W Vanderhoof
McAleese
Vanderhoof
Sidney
Grand Island
Harry Pritchard
B McLernon
Atkins
Cheyenns County
North River Country
Radehi & Atking Livery and Sale
Gulumissioners
For Rent Kruegar Garden Announcement and School Notes
Owing to examinating and various other matters of importance we had no time to prepare school notes last week. The Whittier's Society elected officers including President Censar Neubauer and Editor Caesar Neubauer. A programme Friday at 3 o clock features music reading and a debate on funding farmers institutes in Nebraska.
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Whittier's Society
Censar Neubauer
Arthur North
Joel Britton
Glen Brown
Manon Gray
Bennie Carrol
Currie Ludlow
Wallie Dorap
Harry Sullivan
Ceasar Neubauer
Kickapoo Whirlwind
Jenner
Sehool
Luella Adams
Jeune Hall
Oseeee Ceeres
Rudolph Kruse
Josie Carley
Seseeere
Charles Miller
Issac Jones
Lela Clough
Sullivan
Julia Mcfadden
Herbert Wood
Belle Hower
Herbert Foster
Farmers' Institutes
Nebraska
Whittiers Society
Society For
Courteour Mans
Sagh
Lila Burg
High School Oration Contest At Court House
J J McIntosh offers 10 dollars for the best oration and 5 dollars for the best declamation in the High School contest to be held at the court house on Friday evening February 24. Participants include Marion Gray James Britton Myrtle Liett and Lulu Burg with additional declaimers Clyde Leonard Jessie Messlerly Michel Pilsburry Cecil North Carrie Ludlow and Carrie Smith. The full program will be announced next week.
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J J. McIntosh
Court House
Martion Gray
James Britton
Myrtle Liett
Lulu Burg
Clyde Leonard
Jessie Messerly
Michel Pilsburry
Cecil North
Carrie Ludlow
Carrie Smith
Our Clothing Stock Must be sold at once Os ErreLDERGCO
Elder J A Wilson of Grand Prairie reports his two brothers settled in town and good prospects for others moving in. Local business and farming figures urge progress, with Cheyenne county residents offering support and advertising in newspapers to attract new residents and development. A wedding at City Hotel on Feb 6 joined David E Hebert and Carrie Balh, UPRR employee and daughter of Mrs J Babb, to reside at City Hotel.
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J A Wilson
Grand Prairie
Omaaha
Kansas City
Des Moines
Chicago
Western Newspaper Union
Ono
Indiana
Illinois
Michiatan
Wisconsin
Iowa
Dakota
Nebraska
Kansas
Missouri
Cheyenne
City
David E. Hebert
Carrie Balh
Rey
Lee Pluck
UPRR
Rebert
Ickes
Neb
J. Babb
Hte Fin
Sidney
Lotul
Schelp
United States
House
Hurs
Stevens
Furnas
Paul Vandervoot
F. Snyder
LaGrange
Wyoming
Snyder
Develo
Coal Find Reported Near Lawrence Fork in Cheyenne County
Early this week James McElhanny and Joseph Cooper returned from Lawrence Fork area with coal specimens from Sim Laing's ranch claim. They describe the coal as very clean hard and superior to Rock Springs. Cooper claims to have pursued prospecting for years and hints at a genuine vein not salt. The temporary will monitor developments while the Rock Springs Miner notes Dr Field has joined Rock Springs Wyoming as a physician with Mrs Field visiting Canada. Field previously practiced in Sidney Nebraska and held U.S. Pension examiner and railway surgeon posts.
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James McElhanny
Joseph Cooper
Twrence Forks
Sim Laing
Lawrence Fork
Rock Springs
Cooper
Cheyenne County
Field
Wyoming
Clr Kelsey
Canada
Sidney
Nebraska
UPO Railway Company
Kengs College Hospital
London
Bowland
Lager
Epps
Long
Nelson
Mer Jleberg
Eesert
Monelis Os
Cloud
Mies
Wonghers
Reform the Reception Ought There Be a Society for Amelioration
A Chicago Times critique laments modern receptions as overcrowded, perfumed, and empty of genuine hospitality. It denounces the ritual, superficial conversation, and listless conviviality, arguing society will not reform itself and rebels against wasting life on milksop, ceremonial entertainments.
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Chicago Times
Snow Delays Farming and Local News From Garman
Snow halts plowing in Garman Nebraska while sickness and loss affect the community. Notable items include the death of farmer Mr. T. Murphy, school progress at Doss and WR Garman, success of the Latter Bre's wells, Lyceum in district 28, and discussions on school funding. Miscellaneous notes cover cattle health, irrigation, well drilling, and local trades.
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Garman Garman
Neb
T. Murphy
Doss
Garman
Lyceum
Cunningham
Roy Fish
Scott Storer
Wuzzy
Closure Sale At Qberfelders Sparks Testy Exchange
Fragmented dialogue shows a closing sale for overcoats and a heated scene about wages and influence. References to Haven care, laborer worth his hire, and newspaper wars mix with political chatter on adjournment and railroads. Names and places hint at Cheyenne and Lincoln contexts, with calls to mobilize workers and voters.
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Cheyenne
Lincoln
J. Bo
Gorl
Pay Cuts Spark Short Session Calamity Pledge
A State Journal quote laments wage cuts and a compelled session halt. The speaker vows to quit early, take pay, and return to farm work. They predict renewed turmoil two years later as autumn winds echo discontent and new jobs emerge.
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State Journal
Journal Boosts Twice Weekly Format At Low Price
The Nebraska Starr Journal of Lincoln Nebraska touts a new twice weekly edition priced at 109 per year, claiming superior value over weekly rivals. The notice highlights four novels per year by popular authors, free season library, and a bundled offer with the Daily Tribune for 155 per year. Readers are urged to subscribe and bring in new names for free book offers.
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Journal
Ita
Jeng
the Duches
New York
Tribune
United States
Spurgeon
the Tribune and Journal
All Winter Goods At Buyers Prices In Omaha Area
A lively ad page notes season clearances for winter stock as spring stock nears. The Chicago Milwaukee & St Paul Railway highlights luxury trains with new palace cars and notable dining service, plus contact details for agents. Local items report kegs return, a state oil inspector post, revival meetings at the Methodist church, and a new western Wyoming entrepreneur planning a Sidney newspaper.
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PetpEur& Co
Chicago
Milwaukee & St.Paul Ry
Missouri River
Union Depot
Omaha
F. A. Nash
W S&s. Howell
Farnam St
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Hine
E. McLernon
John W. Vanderhoof
A.W. Atkins
Kruegar Garden
Sidney Schools
Progress
Batlock
Lodge Pole
Wrasp, Wittels
Colton
Ife
Witters
RF Faucus
Faucus
Slastings
Camp Clark
Snavely
J W Oliver
Redington
Oliver
JR Young
Qberfelder
FIST
Nebraska Starr Journal
Daily Stave Journal
State Cabital
Sherif Trognitz
Charlie
Crounse
Miss Horrick
Esteb
Methodist Church
Miss Herrick
Harterwell
Sanford Brunner
Harter
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