Government to Build Reservoir and Withdraw Nebraska Land
Washington ordered seventeen townships in the Sidney land district withdrawn from entry under the government irrigation act of 1902. The move includes a 12 mile wide strip through Cheyenne, Scotts Bluff and Banner counties. Authorities also plan a $600,000 reservoir at Devil's Gate in Natrona County, Wyoming. Land values nearby are expected to rise, spurring irrigation development. local officials and residents discussed impacts, with notable visits and business notes from Sidney and North Platte.
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Washington
Cheyenne County
Court House Rock
Camp Clarke
Redington
Bayard
North Platte River
Irving Post Office
Twelve Mile
Scotts Bluff
Banner Counties
Wyoming
Nebraska
Laramie County
Newell
Devil's Gate
Natrona County
Uncle Sam
Seventh Grade Notes And Absences In Sidney Schools
School notes report seventh graders doing fine history work. Several pupils absent across grades due to sickness or mumps. Marjory Fuller returned from Omaha. Miss Allen's room set for Washington's Birthday program. Rushia Hart left school for a job at THE SIDNEY TELEGRAPH. Various students moved rooms or transferred. Miss McKercher wrote about school progress. Nebraska Teacher praises former principal Charles E B Barber of North Platte. resignation and potential Union Pacific position noted. School salaries limiting retention.
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Lena Jessen
Annie Stuht
Marjory Fuller
Omaha
Miss Allen
Washington
Rushia Hart
Sidney
Ervin Joy
Ralph Long
Jennie
Maggie Jones
Miss Davy
Kathrine Greenlee
Nebraska
Charles EB. Barber
North Platte
Board of Éducation
Barber
Union Pacific
For Sale Chas Vernon Place in Southwest Town
Property listing from the southwest part of town notes the Chas Vernon place for sale. Call at the premises for particulars.
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Chas. Vernon Place
Former Sidneyite Honored at McLernon Home Social
A large gathering hosted by Mr and Mrs Edward McLernon celebrated a High Five party with twelve games and an elegant luncheon. Prizes went to Mrs J McIntosh Mrs Callahan and Mrs Simon for games won. Colonel Matt A Daugherty received a Salt Lake post office treasurer appointment through Senator Kearns.
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Matt Daugherty
Salt Lake
Edward McLernon
J. McIntosh
Callahan
Simon
McIntosh
Atkins
Bassett
Chas. Callahan
A. W. Atkins
McLernon
Harris
J. J. McIntosh
Stowitte
Joseph Oberfelder
Beebe
J. L. McIntoeth
J. T. McIntosh
Radcliff
King
Winkleman
Danforth
Greenlee
Shoemaker
Bullock
Pomeroy
Matthew A. Daugherty
Senator Kearns
Nebraska
A. L. Thomas
Daugherty
Brookfield, CO
Crete
Neb
Sidney
Utah
Wabash Mining Company
North Platte dispatches on rail work and personnel changes
Dispatcher Albert Milner visited with North Platte friends last Saturday. D T Crowe and Will Shoemaker faced duty changes and illness while train crews, including Firemen and Engineers, received promotions after examinations. A wheel failure on No 2 at Bushnell caused a brief delay. Rumors circulated about a strike-breaker store proposal by Union Pacific officials. Firemen’s masque ball set for February 23.
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Albert Milner
North Platte
D. T. Crowe
U. P
H. E. Cox
Pat Madden
Man
Sidney
Mr. McGregor
Grand Island
Mr. Madden
Cox
Archer Wyo
A. S. Coates
H. C. Hopfer
North Platte Tribune
Union Pacific
Burt
County Wins Bartling Case Before Supreme Court
The supreme court affirmed the district court’s ruling in the county and Henry Bartling bondsman case seeking 2000 forfeited bond. Bartling failed to appear May 14 1901 after December 26 1900 appearance, leading to a verdict of 2108.25. appeal argued term continuation statute supported county.
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Supreme Court
District Court
Henry Bartling
John Bartling
Henry E. Gapen
Young Bartling
Bartling
Stiit
Mcsars
W. P. Miles
J. L. McIntosh
Hamer
Home Culture Club Hosts Longfellow Evening
The Home Culture Club met last Monday at Miss Julia McFadden's home west of town for a Longfellow themed program. Members recited quotes, learned about Longfellow's life, read poems, and discussed the poet's work. Miss McFadden then served luncheon, praised as a model hospitality. Next Monday Mrs. Danforth and Mrs. Martin host a Washington Evening at the Martin home with a few friends.
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Home Culture Club
Julia McFadden
Longfellow
Longfell
Potters Neb High Described Ranch Offer by Gunderson Bros
Gunderson Bros of Potter Nebraska offer a four mile west of Potter property with pasture and wells after April 1. Terms are stated as reasonable and the ad emphasizes ample water and grazing space for a ball herd, inviting inquiries.
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Potter
Jacinto
Gunderson Bros , Potter
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Rink
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U. P. Depot
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Sidney Drug CO
WWW
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Selle of
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Euloine
Gsidney
Sidney Land District
Wolfe
Lodgepole
NC. Dunlap of
Sheriff Babb
Bridgeport
Father Devane
Charlie
Nasby
Frank Rowan
E. C. Cary
Opera House
J.D Eger
Lexington Milling Co
Pat McAleese
Chambers
Gcippe
John Wilson
M. E. Washburn
J. C. Neubauer
Alliance
Denver
Sarah J. Kelly
North River
Ralston and
McKee
Willow Island
Ben Chase
Wm. Bowman
J. D. Lehmkuhl
Wahoo, Neb
Frank Lehmkuhl
Fred Lehmkuhl
Charles L. Nickell
State Life Insurance Company of
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Ind
Charlie Seavey
McMullan
Mr. Seavey
Lincoln County
F. A. Williams
Marlow
Metropolia
Steve Babb
Mary Epps
Beryl Bynon
Myrtle Wilson
Emil Andergron
James Downey
Hazel King
Fay Bangert
Miss Hiett
Will Shoemaker
L. L. Brown
H. C. Cleb
J. R. Merifield
Chas. Miller
Harper Block
First National Bank
C.e.harper
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