Cheyenne county board actions in Sidney Nebraska 1893
The Cheyenne County Board of Commissioners met in Sidney on February 10 1893 and February 11 1893. They accepted the resignation of J W Vanderhoof and appointed A W Atkins as his successor, elected Atkins chairman, and addressed bids for Redington Gap grading which were rejected as indeterminate. They resolved to acquire lots 5 6 7 and 8 in block 87 Criminal Town for a county courthouse site, arranged for appraisal or legal action if prices could not be agreed, opened bids for pauper care and medical supplies, and appointed local officials including a constable and a justice of the peace. The minutes note a variety of other administrative actions and a critical editorial about irrigation pamphlets and local newspaper coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Vanderhoof
A W . Atkins
Board of County Commissioners
AW Atkins
JW Harper
DO McAleese
James McMallan
A. W. Atkins
Vanderboof
Frank Beers
Harper
Redington Gap
Frame
Cheyenne
Cheyennctis
Sidney
Board of Commissioners
Risury
Sheyenne County
Nebraska
W. P. Mules
Atkins
Es Fitch
Carson
Alge N. Brooks
Braig
M Willard
Williams
Stomarrow
Basgseb & Bronnau
Mr. Harper
Basset & Brennan
Lucon
B.A Jones
Otto Perso
Davison
Fred
Ularr
J. Hoffman
Redington
Otoifman
Onice Board of County Commissioners
Cheyenne County
Neb
IL Frame
W Tlarper
Dan McAleese
James McMullen
Journal
Bob Jones
Atkins Messrs Frame and Athins
J A Wilson
F I DeCastro
Soldiers’ Relief Commission
Thomas G. Burke
Uaynes
Wan. Stilwell
Larper
Laing Bros
Adam Ickes
A.W. Atkins
Belmont Canal Company
Omaha
Telegraph
Cary
We Company
Union Pacific Railway Company
Leroy Martin
Barre
TP Reure
Belmont Company
North Poste
Ain Sidney
Oil prices and county apportionment confusion arise at local meeting
Notice reports Standard Oil price at Chowins and details a disputed $50 000 license to Lodge Pole, later apportioned by county Superintendent Gee to school districts. The text alleges misreporting by the county treasurer and hints at withholding funds for a campaign, noting a $400 error later corrected in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jd. Tusba
Lodge Pole
Mathie MM Gee Ian Janay
Miss McGee
Wey
Lodge
Pole Lcense
Histor
Ragan
Stockton Aley
Uberfelder closing sale draws crowd at Sto Valeotine Ball
A crowded White House hall hosted a Tuesday evening event for Uberfelder’s closing out sale of overcoats at half price. The Silver Cornet band performed, eliciting town pride and warm appreciation as Prof Wieland introduced a 10-piece orchestra to provide a delightful program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uberfelder
White Ilouse Hall
Mersie
Sidney Woul
Lamas
21St Infantry
Wieland
Questi
Our Clothing Stock Most le so do at once
A fragmented 19th century style reminiscence recounts a man eager to legislate but hampered by timid measures. The tale recalls a speaker’s car and a rushed moment when the crowd awaited action, yet his attempts to push reform faltered. William Taylor is noted as the journalist observer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witton
Wiliam Taylor —Journal
For Rent- Kruegar Garden and Local Notices
A chunk of local notices reads like a stream of names and events from Cheyenne County. Mentions include Willis Lee JoA Bateman Mack Gast Yelton and Rodger families, a wedding at Mr JL Rodgers’s home, and St Valentine activities. The piece notes kindergarten enrollment rising to 30 with new scholars Willie Wymer Vinnie Wymer Irene McLernon and others. It highlights a “lightning calculator” Glen Whitney and Gertrude Wood’s advancement to 8th grade amid ongoing school sports plans and fund-raising prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OW Wolvers
AD Alrers
Willis Lee
Joa
Bateman
Mack Gast
Yelton
Gutenlees
Willis Boe
Sharp
Caeyenne
Dod Rodsers
Adak
Wallis Court
Laving
John Pinnegan
JL Rodgers
Josh Heb Rodgers
Vass Hattie
Rodgers
Duele Hibask
Cheyenne County
Silverthawn
St Valentine's Dive
Nuch
Willie
Vinnie Wymer
Irene McLernon
Peor Ayde
Swkhist
Archie Clifton
Etthe Sullivan
Belle Hower
Catharine Sharmer
Rovers of Sport
Glen Whitney
Gertrude Wood
Columbian Year State Fair to be held in Lincoln
The Nebraska state board of agriculture at its annual meeting set the Columbian Year State Fair for September 9 to 15, 1898 in Lincoln. The premium list is revised with new features and larger aims to showcase Nebraska products, resources, and possibilities to attract eastern visitors and foreigners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska State Board of Agriculture
Lincoln
Chicago
West
Neres
Nebraska Columbia Spirit Aims for 1898 Exposition
The message urges Nebraska residents to embrace the Columbian Spirit and support the 1898 exposition with pride. It notes a premium of 500 for county agricultural exhibits and a $10,000 purse for speed, while negotiations seek the presence of a famous horse like Nancy Hanks to attract attention to the Nebraska State Columbian Year, Pair and Exposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Nancy Hanks
Nebrask
County precinct meeting notice for 1893
The asseasors of the several precincts in Cneyenne county are notified to meet at the clerk's office on Tuesday March 21 1893 at 10 o'clock. McAnnese County Clerk by Javits McMurnan Deputy. Also contains miscellaneous humorous excerpts from period publications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cneyenne County
Nebraska
McAnnese
Javits McMurnan
Ted Py
Also Mentioned on This Page
B. McLernon
Woods
Kought
E. McLernon
Office Board of County Commissioners
Sidney Neb
Byron Reed Co
Morte
Water Service
Counlly
McAleese
Mattie McGee
Hiram Fiske
Lea
Bridge Fund
Pease, Lumber, &c
A Watkins
Altust
McAreese
James Mc Milsnan
Prof. Wieland
Willow
Kruegar Garden
Siltterthorn
Sidney Schools
Pinna
Lily Chowins
Ethel Pilsbury
Luli Burg Deeluntien
Carvill ‘Smith
Wielgmd
James Britton
Jussin Messerly
Marion Gray
Carrie Ludlow
Wilde
Eddie Urbach
Myrtie Hiett
Urseil North
Messrs
Sindars
Aylor
Bowery
Boston
Ignateus Duvenelly
New York Herald
Arother
Miamma
McGinnis
Pat
Watts
Lushforth
Indianapolis Journal
Lexag
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