Omaha man lands grading contract for Alliance Brush line
J H McShane of Omaha wins the grading contract for the Alliance Brush line of the Nebraska Wyoming and Western railroad from Bridgeport through Sidney to the Colorado line. Work to start soon with Sidney as headquarters and completion planned by June 15. Keith O Connor of Weston Iowa plans sub contracts and may bring up to 300 teams to the project south of Sidney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Daily Press
J. H. McShane
Omaha
Alliance-Brush
Nebraska, Wyoming and Western Railroad
Bridgeport
Sidney
Colorado
McShane
Huaakell
Union Pacific
Jas. O'Conner
Weston
Iowa
O'Conner
Fort Dodge
Omaba
Ele
Rose Street
O’conner
Rebrussy
Miléa
Land Transfers in Cheyenne County Filed Deeds and Patents
The Cheyenne County Clerk records quit claim and warranty deeds involving Ben Wall and wife and Lincoln Land Co. for parcels in sections 97-21-92 and 34-21-52, with prices listed including 1600 and 2300 dollars. A government patent to Wm Peters and transfers from Peters to Lincoln Land Co cover additional portions in 27-21-52 and 97-21-52.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne County
Burns
Ben Wall
Box’ ‘Butte Co
Lincoln’ Land Co
Robinson
Urbata
C. Willhity
Waranti
Willhite
Isaac H. Johnson
Bloomington
Ill
Wilburn- Roberta
Lincoln Land Co
Wm. Peters
Peters
Lincoln Land Co. S
To Cure a Cold in One Day Advert Left in Fragment
A damaged ad fragment touts a cure claim for cold relief with laxative and Bromo Quinine Tablets. It mentions refunds and a genuine product marked L B Q on each tablet, suggesting a dubious medicinal advertisement.
Wanted: good girl for general house work
Wanted for general house work a reliable girl for a small family. Willing to be paid for the right kind of girl. Inquire at this office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wases
Lands for lease and town lots in Sidney additions
Land offers include leases on reasonable terms and sale of town lots in Morrow Addition and Clarkson's Addition to Sidney. Bargains in land with running water and low prices despite cattle market. timing suggests favorable buying opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrow
Clarkson
Sidney
Social Circles Parties and Entertainments
Last Friday night Mr and Mrs W F Bassett hosted a pleasant party at their home in honor of Miss Lillian Bassett. Guests enjoyed games and gramophone selections with light refreshments. Dr and Mrs Stewitts held an informal musicale for Miss Nagle of Denver and Miss Lucy Jones during school vacation, with dainty refreshments. Mrs Chas Peterson gave an afternoon for her lady friends with a literary puzzle game and a faintly lunch, creating pleasant ease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Bassett
Lillian Bassett
Chas, Peterson
Bridgeport Growth and Rail Progress Spur Local Hopes
Winter weather favors stock but feeding is light as the bridge nears completion with steel laid across the river toward Bridgeport. Excitement rises from cross river traffic while a Montana buyer shifts to cheaper dressed beef. Telegraphed lines extend toward Bridgeport as B and M plans an Alliance excursion and a grading outfit heads toward Mud Springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Chas, Logan
Western Nebraska Impresses Seed Co. Chief on Western Visit
A. F. Johns president of the Sioux City Seed Co. toured Western Nebraska last week after traveling from Tolabo and Utah. He praised irrigation potential and predicted rapid settlement as the new railroad nears completion. He stopped at Kimball Harnspury Camp Clarke Bridgeport and Sidney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Johns
Sioux City
Nebraska
Village Board Grants Saloon License and Considers Fire Dept
The Village Board of Trustees met Thursday evening at the city clerk’s office. A liquor license was granted to Ramund Doran and his bond approved. The board discussed organizing a volunteer fire department, but no definite action was taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramund Doran
Local residents note travels and events across towns
H T and A M Clarke of Omaha were here on business last week. G J Hunt Hugh Millbollen and W H Willis returned from Lakeside with cattle. Ada Young visited Mrs W H Willis. Arthur Davis of Bayard had his team shod by Chas Logan. Dr Long attended a sick request for Mrs R H Williams Monday evening. W Smith went to Bayard Wednesday. Tom and Ed Burk came from the northside Tuesday. A literary club formed at the schoolhouse with Fred Smith as president and Ethel Millholsen as secretary. Georgetown residents came from the hills Friday may be seen in the vicinity. Lloyd Remsaburg and J W Haxby rode up from the river en route to Sidney. Mr and Mrs Pat Dunn were at Casio Clark last week. Miss Kelley came from Alliance. Aug Smith and Will Johnson came from Redington Gap. Mount Millhollen White Davis Willis and Duncan left for Lakeside to buy from Hysham outfit with G J Hunt representing the company. Leyds of La Peer was at Wellville Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G.J Hunt
Hugh Millbollen
W. H. Willis
Lakeside
Ada Young
W.H Willis
Arthur Davis
Bayard
Chas. Logan
Dr. Long
R. H. Willia
W. Smith
Tom
Ed. Burk
Fred Smith
Misa Ethel Millholsen
Ain Geo. Richardson
Lloyd Remsaburg
J. W. Haxby
District Court Terms for 1900 Calendar
Judge Grimes announces the district court calendar for 1900 with terms scheduled by location and date. Perkins February 12 and September 24, Keith February 26 and October 16, Lincoln March 6 and November 19, Kimball March 26 and October 238.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grimes
Perkins
Keith
Lincoln
Kimball
Residents Drill Water Wells in Morrow Additions
Residents of Morrow additions pursue private water supply amid talks of restoring the old post water works. Chas Callahan completed a 50 foot well with 18 feet of water and plans a windmill for irrigation. M A Daugherty drilled 48 feet with 23 feet of water. Wm Davis reached 59 feet. A drilling outfit works for Stewitts and Atkins sinking a well on hospital property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrow Additions
Chas. Callahan
M. A. Daugherty
Wm. Davis
Messrs
Stewitts and
Atkins
Train departure sparks city gossip about two students
Miss Lucy Jones and Miss Ida Nagle left for Denver to study at Wolfe Hall. The departing train caused a stir as several young society members struggled to get off in a series of awkward gyrations. Rumor circulated that the duo planned to go to Cheyenne but only had funds to reach Bronson.
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Lucy Jones
Ida Nagle
Denver
Alt Harris S
Edwin Stewitts
Erin
Cheyenne
Bronson
Lapeer Community Events Recap From Late December
Lapeer locals report a Friday night city hall dance amid cold weather with good attendance and a light lunch served. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Thompson hosted a New Year dinner for Lapeer residents described as fit for a king. Mrs. Elter’s daughters returned to school with a ride from Jas. Finn after holidays at home. Santa Claus and the stork visited Mr. and Mrs. Snavely on Christmas Eve, bringing a baby girl. Miss Blanche Snider made a holiday visit part of the note.
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Lapeer
Albert Thompson
Jas
Finn
Elter
Santa Claus
Stork
Tre
Blanche Snider
Bergman Promises Competitive Catalogue Pricing
Dan Bergman announces up-to-date job work at his office and a new clothing line with prices guaranteed to compete with any catalogue house.
Local cattle in fine condition during winter in Lapeer
In Lapeer this past week the cattle are reported in excellent condition with no feeding changes noted for the herd wintering in the area. The text mentions EA in the vicinity wearing a brand new smile, indicating no impact on livestock.
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Lapeer
Local Folks Enjoy Fine January Weather
Fine weather continues through January with Mrs. P Rowlan visiting Mrs. Johnson and Geo. Elsass hauling hay for Haxby Bros. Mr. Elsass and his son Charley are sick but hoped to be well soon. Tad Lee and Bert Dolph visited, Anthony Johnson worked at Irving, J. P. Holloway came from Camp Clarke seeking cattle, and Geo. Elsass called at Johnson's ranch.
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Geo. Elsass
Haxby Bros
Mr. Elsass
Charley
O. K
Tad Lee
Southside
Bert Dolph
Anthony Johnson
Irving
J. P Holloway
Camp Clarke
County Commissioners Reorganize and Audit Claims
The Nebraska county board met Tuesday under state statute with W R Wood, Fred Lindhberg, F A Rowan and County Clerk Burns present. Wood became chair as claims on the general fund were audited for warrants totaling various small amounts for officials, publishing, and services including transportation and court witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Nebraska
Wi R. Wood
Fred Lindhberg
F. A. Rowan
Burns
W. R. Wood
Safe For Sale Vestine Hull Safe Units and Local Claims
A jumbled inventory note lists a hull safe 24x24x30 inches for sale with a watcher’s ad hoc pricing. It records road repairs, bridge fund claims, and general fund payments, with names like Isaac Jones and Chas Erickson, and notes a January adjournment and school district apportionment dispute involving Bayard and Camp Clarke. A license to wed was issued to Paul Kappler and Lizzie Kline.
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Paul Kappler
Lizzie Kline
Quiet Wedding for Doyle and Pavlat at St Patrick’s Church
Frank J Doyle of Rollins Wyoming wed Marie V Pavlat daughter of John and Mrs Pavlat near Lodgepole at St Patrick’s Church in the city on Tuesday January 9. Rev Father Flood officiated the 8 am ceremony in front of relatives and a few friends. The bridesmaid was Libbie Pavlat and Ernest Worden served as best man. The couple departed Wednesday for Rollins Wyoming after a wedding dinner with the bride’s family.
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Frank J Doyle
Rollins
Wyo
Marie V. Pavlat
John Pavlat
Lodgepole
St. Patrick’s Church
Father Flood
Libbie Pavlat
Ernest Worden
Ellison-Win Ellison Kelly County Judge Wed
On Saturday January 6th Ellison and Miss Lizzie Kelly united in marriage in the office of Judge Sinders Oshkosh Nebraska. The ceremony was at 11 o clock in the morning and they left on No 4 in the evening for Lodgepole. Ellison is foreman for Rush Creek Cattle Co and will reside on the Richardson ranch with his bride.
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Sinders
Win. C Ellison
Oshkosh
Neb
Lizzie Kelly
Pinebluff
Wyo
Lodgepole
Ilison
Rush Creek Cattle Co
Richardson Ranch
Valiant Lodge No 98 KP officers elected for term
At the last regular meeting of Valiant Lodge No 98 KP the following officers were elected for the ensuing term P R Borgquist C J E Trinnier V C Frank Tobin P Leslie Neubauer M W H E Gapen KK R 8 W H Adams M EB P A Griffith M A The above officers will be installed at the next meeting January 23rd.
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Valiant Lodge No. 98
P. R. Borgquist
C. C
J. E. Trinnier
V. C
Frank Tobin
P. Leslie Neubauer
Sidney Cornet Band Elects Officers for 4 Year Term
At Tuesday night’s meeting the Sidney Cornet Band elected M. J. Sanders president Joy Martin vice president J. H. Barnhart secretary CM Wright treasurer J Paylor musical director and Enos Laughlin Ernest Kruse two others on the board of directors The band will continue weekly rehearsals and finances are excellent with plans for new uniforms soon.
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Sidney Cornet Band
M. J
Sidney Odd Fellows Lodge Installs New Officers
Installation of Sidney lodge No. 91 Independent Order of Odd Fellows held Monday evening with officers E. P. Orgood as Noble Grand J W Nelson as Vice Grand A K Gremlee as Secretary and Wm Stuht Watdua J Noubanor as B G N.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Lodge No. 91
Independent
Order of Odd Fellows
E. P. Orgood
N. G
J. W. Nelson
V. G. A. K. Gremlee
Stuht—Watdua
J. Noubanor
N. Ch
Homestead final proofs filed by listed Colorado settlers
Land Office records show final proof made by Alfred Lundgreen Julesburg Colo 8221443 and other entries including EB Hammond Gering Neb Mamie E Tobin Jas B Bowersock Irving Neb and Nicholas Chloubar Crook Colo with various dates 1956 1949 and related notes on original filings and settings.
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Homestead
Alfred Lundgreen
Julesburg
Colo
EB. i Hammond
Gering
Mamie E. Tobin
Didkey
Jas
B. Bowersock
Irving
Nicholas Chloubar
Croox
Wanted a Girl for House Work in Sidney Neb
Help wanted advertisement seeking a girl for house work. Inquiries can be made at this office or addressed to box 103 Sidney Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rigen
Sidney, Neb
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H. McShane
Onion Pacific Lands
Hamilton
Alliance
Montana
Platte River
Mud Springs
H. T. and
A. M. Clarke
Dan Bergman
Riverside Reapings
P Rowlan
Mrs. Johnson
Johnson's
PA Rowan
Fred Lindberg
R Wood
Dows
IE Stearn
Milous
Wsleg Oy
Slawson
Official Publishing
JR Young
Mdse
Sede
Ne Ag
A Rowan
Penpee Pn
King
J Mitchell
Vestine
Senangestae
Platte
Road Fund
Thompesett
Claud
Isaac Jones
Grant ‘Wolf
Chas Erickson
John,Fischer
Bridge Fund
H J Snyder
Kent
General Fund
PC Laing
King Peachnot
ED Owens
Jobai Gredi'do Haynes
WC Dugger
Redington
Fred.w. ‘Smith
de Camp Clarke
Public Instruction
W. ‘R. Jackson
Clarke
Jackson
Bayard Transcript
Doyle-Pavlat
Ellison
Kelly
Sidney Band Officers
Land Office Matters
Amherst
THRIV
Marks’ Bros
F. A. Meanea
Heyenne
L. DB
Stone
San Francisco
Cal
Rose & CO
Merchant Tailors OF
Chicago
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