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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1909
Page
4
Local items from Dalton include visits from Kirdendall of Kearney and A J Kinnersley with brothers George and Harvey. People travel for business to Sidney and Simla while Fenton Laing plans to move near Burke. A late storm disrupted travel. 175 meals were served at Brown Hotel as the town hosted trains and a village dance.
Mr Chas McKee traveled to Kimball on Thursday for a business trip. Rev and Mrs Coombe entertained a lady friend the past week. D H Shultz went to Sidney on Thursday. D F McKee of Willow Island visited his cousin Charles McKee Friday. Anton Rack of Boelus Wyoming bought horses Friday and is a friend of Chas McKee. Geo Smith of Columbus is also mentioned.
Hastings ranch negotiations hint at wealth and future ties with Potter. J M Kraeder visited Potter. he rebuilt land and acquired Swartz farm. Mrs Coombs hosted a second birthday luncheon. Lincoln Day observed by Misa Clausen in Dix with a luncheon. Convalescent Chris Peterson aims to retire to a ranch. Mr and Mrs McKee returned from Willow Island after a cousin’s wedding. Foreman McKee to supervise many japs resetting ties on March first. Bohemian Bros arrive to locate on a short half section near Mr Brady. Chas McKee visited Sidney. Kraeder carpenters return from storm to Kearney. Mrs L West back to Shelby. Mr West to follow. Hastings Bros pursue contract violations with Smith. Miss Shrader of Kimball visited Wallins. Miss Geyser at Bronson dance. Miss Oldershaw ill early week. Potter home busy with visitors amid storm. Fred Noleon attended Dry Farming convention in Cheyenne. Lewis Brett en route to Potter but snow blocks. Potter girls form church auxiliary: Gladys Bundy president, Irene Beard VP, Ennet Struble secretary. meet every other week. Shumaker from near Fremont takes Gustavean place. Box supper postponed due to storm. Potter basketball quiet. L West plows through deep snow toward Sidney. Storm may bring value to Kimball and Cheyenne counties. Rodman photographed snowdrifts. awaits development. Potter musicians plan a cantata for the public. Misa Leibee from Bethel goes to Kimball for exam.
Visitors and residents in Lodgepole include Mr and Mrs Reed hosting Brule kin and A B Persinger returning from Omaha and Lincoln after a snow storm. New arrivals H P Slawson and E V Colson plan homes and possible livery business. Miss Grey departs for California. immigrant goods arrive. several mumps cases appear. infant death near J W Buchanap prompts funeral at Lodgepole.
Meavers has recovered from his attack with his brother Klaus and sister Anna at his side. Fred Rabil arrived with stock and implements during the storm and plans to move on the Carl Lester place near Weyerts. Fred Baur and Jurgen Folkerts came Thursday with four horse teams to assist in the move. Dual proof letter files for sale by The Telegraph.
The piece emphasizes collective effort for community strength urging unity and cooperation to build a solid foundation for the town and its people. It links local progress to shared responsibility among residents and leaders.
The globe trotter recalls the Allahabad census listing quirky categories such as men who roll with threats of violence and hereditary thieves. He jokes that our own census might seem quaint if told with equal blunt honesty.
A London schoolmaster asks where two cabmen leaving London at six and seven miles per hour would meet. A bright student answers that they would meet at the nearest public house, illustrating a playful math moment from Tit-Bits.
Ingvard Sibbernsen bought private tax sale land in Cheyenne County Nebraska on June 17 1906 for Section 17 Township 13 Range 52 W in Cheyenne County for delinquent taxes 1890 to 1905. 1906 and 1907 taxes paid. time to redeem expires June 8 1909. treasurer's deed after. The owner of record is C T Boggs. Dated Feb 15 1900.
In Cheyenne County Nebraska on February 12 1909 F L Doty filed a petition to waive administration for Isaac Willard deceased He died September 2 1897 and owned the southwest quarter of section 10 township 13 north range 49 west The heirs are Virginia Willard widow Ro Willard Charley F Willard Lulu Willard Scott The court orders notice by publication for three weeks prior to a March 15 1909 hearing at Sidney Nebraska Signed James C Hudson County Judge
The Cheyenne County Board of County Commissioners selects Lot Five, Block Thirty-Seven in the Original Town of Sidney for county buildings. Alfred Harris and heirs, Union Pacific Railway Co, and others may file for appraisers to assess damages by April 10 1909, or damages will be assessed by law. In a separate Sidney matter, guardian Rena Endsley seeks license to sell Lots Five Six Eight in Blocks Six Twenty Seven for Mary Endsley minor. hearing set March 11 1900 in North Platte before Judge Li. Grimes.
The page lists state and local government figures for Nebraska including Governor A. C. Shallenberger and Secretary of State G. C. Junkin, along with the U.S. Land Office, post office staff, and a full roster of county and village officials, church schedules, and fraternal societies in Sidney and surrounding areas. It also covers school board members, teachers, and various civic groups with meeting times.
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