Sidney and Vicinity Snowbound and Rail Blockades
February storm cripples rail traffic from Sidney to Dalton. Heavily drifted tracks halt trains including Los Angeles Limited and Burlington extra freight. A 150-person crew including Greeks and Japs clears main lines. roads remain hard for travel as county officials negotiate a bridge contract across the North Platte with Morrill county relations to Irving.
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Cheyenne County
Los Angeles
No. 4
Herdon
Cheyenne
Burlington
Sidney
Marlow
Sterling
Alliance
Dalton
Sheriff McDaniel
Marshal Willis
Strenuous Blizzard Journey and Birth at Devine Farm
Dr Simon endured a harsh blizzard trek by horse to the Robert Devine home ten miles northwest of Sidney. Snow ranged from one to eighteen inches and ravines overflowed. three hours covered five miles. A baby girl was born at Devine’s. Also noted is the printing of a brief for Geo Boyer convicted of manslaughter, appeal to the supreme court, with local attorneys listed.
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Simon
Ife
Robert Devine
Sidney
Devine
Geo. C. Boyer
District Court
Herman Perlick
Bayard
Supreme Court On Appeal
J. L. McIntosh
W. P. Miles
Wright & Wright
Ué Gering
Boyer
Village board to raise saloon license at meeting
The village board plans to raise the saloon license to about $1000 or more and has debated the issue for some time. They may amend or replace the sidewalk ordinance found inadequate to ensure court. action likely tonight.
Union Pacific Moves to Take Possession Along Right of Way
A Grand Island street section saw Union Pacific crews lay track along Front Street in front of Koehler hotel and near the passenger station. City officials obtained an injunction to halt work, which was nearly finished, signaling a test case to claim disputed land along the railroad line. The decision would affect many towns if the company proves title to the land beside its tracks.
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Union Pacific
Grand Island
Front Street
Koehler
Heatelry
Shelton Clipper
No Hope for Kinkaid Bill in Nebraska District
Washington special reports Judge Kinkaid doubts the timeliness of his one section act to reduce improvement values in the Kinkaid territory. He asks Sixth Nebraska constituents for support and cites varying opinions on raising improvement valuations to 62 to 75 cents per acre, as his bill to fix at 40 cents per acre delays.
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Washington
Kinkaid
Nebraska
For Sale Good Paying Business with Strong Reasons to Sell
Motivated seller offers a well established, profitable business with steady cash flow. Excellent market position and repeat client base. Address listed as Lock Box 446 for confidential inquiry.
Blue Ribbon Coffee Featured at C W Hornaday's
The Famous Blue Ribbon brand of coffee is advertised for sale at C W Hornaday's store, offering shoppers a trusted choice for everyday brews and special blends.
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C. W. Hornaday
County Fair to Form Agricultural Association
Citizens met at the Court House to organize a County Agricultural Association. H E Gapen opened the meeting, A K Greenlee was named chairman, and Robert Barlow secretary. A organizing committee led by W S Rodman was formed and 177 shares were subscribed. A constitution and by laws will be prepared for action March 3 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. R. Barlow
County Board
Omaha
Gate City
Western Bridge Co
North Platte
Irving
Morrill County
North End
Barlow
Court House
Railroad Notes Snowbound at Round House and Elevation of UP Staff
Snow closed the round house for three days as the turntable pit filled with drifted snow hindering operations. Wm Niland and McKeown aided in resuming train movement while Hammer and Corleas brought in rotary plow crews to open yards. UP line officials Appointed McKeown to replace Anderson who resigns March 1. North Platte Tribune notes telephonic dispatching between North Platte and Sidney using Gill system shown as modern progress.
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Round House
Wm. Niland
Cheyenne
Supt. McKeown
Hammer
North Platte
J. R. Williams
Union Pacific
Wm. Corleas
Sidney
Laramie
Isaac Jones
Roth
H. L. Anderson
Wyoming
W. C.mckeown
Anderson
Weekly Inter Ocean Offer for One Year Print Deal
The Weekly Inter Ocean announces a combined one year paper offer at a total price of 1.75 dollars for both the newspaper and the paper. This bargain presents a reduced rate for readers subscribing to the weekly edition and companion issue.
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Inter Ocean
Burkett Casts Light on Postal Savings Bill Debate
The Lincoln News last week cites Senator Burkett's remarks supporting postal savings banks. It notes his criticism of delays and influence in Washington, praising timely enactment and warning against pandering to a small circle of insiders while highlighting support from railway magnates and references to meat inspection and rate laws.
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Burkett
Lincoln News
Washington
Republic
Uncle Sam
Congress
Opera Company Presents The Grand Duchess at Tobin
The National Opera Company will present The Grand Duchess at Tobin Opera House on Thursday evening March 4. The production features strong acting and music from Offenbach with a celebrated General Bomb role. Manager Dedrick announces seat sales open March 1 at 84 Sidney Drug Co. store.
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The
National Opera Company
Tobin Opera House
Offenbach
Lillian Russell
New York
Dedrick
Seata
Sidney Drug Co
Abstracting Services Offered At Moderate Price
A provider announces up to date abstracts prepared promptly and at moderate cost. The service emphasizes timely delivery, accuracy, and affordability for clients needing reliable record summaries and title work.
First National Bank invites Sidney businessmen to open accounts
The article extols bank ledgers as absorbing as fiction and urges readers to own a bank book by opening an account with The First National Bank, noting its prominent depositors in Sidney and promising careful money handling.
Mrs Dugger Visits Parents Ahead of Move to Redington
Mrs. W. C. Dugger spends the week with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Chase to help prepare their move to Redington. Mr. Dugger plans to drive in later with teams to transport household effects, while Mr. and Mrs. Chase follow by train to Bridgeport.
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W. C. Dugger
Mrs. Chase
Redington
Mr. Dugger
Bridgeport
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Kratz
Ber. Kratz
Iit
American Surety Co
Hua
Vienna
Clean Kitchen
Price Land Service
Sqiebert
Wilson
Mykeeth
Closman & Ripley
Monic Building
F. B. Tobin
Schlitz Beer
Tobin
Western Realty Company
W. E. Swatzlander
Mgr
Shades of the
County Agricultural Association
Agricultural Association
Railroad Notes
Guernaey Dray
J. C
Baldwin
J.C. Baldwin
Cleburne Block
Opera Company Coming
Cheyenne County Abstract
C. M. Hadley
H. T. Doran
WH. E. Gapen
Cheyenne County Abstract Co
American Fidelity Ce
D, J. Scanlon
Para
Seid
First National Bank
E. J. Sweet
Court Hoves
Sidney, Nab
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