Cheyenne County 1913 county board actions recorded
The Cheyenne County Commission met January 14 1913 designating The Sidney Telegraph as official paper for 1913 and approving a 500 annual contract for legal blanks. Appointments included County Physician Dr Lincoln G Simon and Board of Health members. Budgeted general funds and road funds were set, and various claims approved or disallowed for 1913 including jail, bridge, and county services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Sidney
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
Board of
Nels Thorstensen
J. B. Halston
L. R. Barlow
R. W. Devoe
H. T. Doran
Sidney Telegraph
Lincoln G. Simon
J. W. McDaniel
G. Simon
A. E. Hedlund
Board of Health
Court House Yard
Old Soldier’s Relief Fund
Ed. T. Mitchell
Union Valley
Reo Automobile Company Company
J. C. Livoni
E. R. Yaegle
E. Harper
E.R. Yaegle
Sidney Village
Sidney’ Village
James Flynn
Oregon man sees future of Cheyenne Co
W. S. Rodman, former local, now in Redmond Oregon banking, visited Cheyenne and inspected cribs and elevators indicating harvest abundance. He advanced the price on his Cheyenne holdings by five dollars per acre, while retaining ten quarters and deeming no better investment.
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W. S. Rodman
Redmond
Oregon
Ghosts follow a man off a train in Alliance
A traveler is taken off a train in Alliance after believing a ghost is pursuing him. The piece muses on inner ghosts of remorse temptations debts and past illnesses, arguing the idea is a miserable pretext for punishing an honest man and discrimination.
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Alliance
Rural Enterprise Hosts Socials at Benish Ranch Hall
Anton Benish of Sextorp neighborhood expands his ranch hall by adding a kitchen to serve refreshments and host various socials tonight the facility aims to boost community gatherings through improved hospitality and event space.
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Anton Benish
Sextorp
Christian band meets Mrs McClenaghan at her east end home
A Christian band visited Mrs McClenaghan in her east end residence and gave serious attention to the work for which they are organized.
Springdale Ranch Dairy and Poultry Profit Report 1912
W Chowins and W E Chambers analyzed a year of farming on their Springdale ranch. They expanded dairy from one to five milk cows and produced 760 pounds of butter and 125 gallons of cream, plus 584 dozen eggs valued at 100.12 dollars. They also milked and fed with straw and hay, yielded 1400 bushels of grain, and plan to increase milking in the next season.
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W. Chowins
W. E. Chambers
Springdale Ranch
League Standings To Date In Four Team Court Stream
Four teams in the basketball league show Sidney 2 0 1.900 Alliance 1 1 0.500 Lodgepole 0 2 0.900 Scottsbluff 0 0 0.000. A game for Scottsbluff is set for January 07 against Scottsbluff and Sidney on Sidney's floor. Sidney hosts Cheyenne tonight the 18th at Cheyenne.
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Basketball League
Sidney
Alliance
Lodgepole
Scottsbluff
Cheyenne
Lindberg Family Visited as A Lindberg Improves in Omaha
Mrs A Lindberg and Miss Dorothy Lindberg went to Omaha Sunday after a telegram from Andrew Lindberg's doctor. He is rallying from a severe attack and remains in a stable, improving condition. The daughter returned to Sidney Tuesday as reports indicate his comfort and hopeful signs. Andy has many friends who welcome any encouraging word.
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A. Lindberg
Dorothy Lindberg
Omaha
Andrew Lindberg
Sidney
Andy
Whitelock Hosts Elegant Peetz Bungalow Dance
Last evening Mr and Mrs Frank Whitelock hosted a dance at their Peetz bungalow. Sidney guests included the Lowe Wert and Radcliffe families.
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Frank Whitelock
Sidney
Lowe, Wert
Radcliffe
Dalton Citizens J C Kreader And J A Connelly Visit City
J C Kreader and J A Connelly, both Dalton residents, visited this city on Tuesday.
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J. C. Kreader
J. A. Connelly
Dalton
Death of James Zuckey in Lodgepole area
Coroner Parks investigated a death eight miles south of Lodgepole finding no jury needed. James Zuckey, twenty two, recently arrived in America, slept peacefully Tuesday night and died in his sleep Wednesday morning. He worked for Joe Kulik near Lodgepole, was buried in the Bohemian cemetery, and left a grieving family including a bedfast mother and three brothers.
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Parks
Lodgepole
James, Zuckey
America
Joe Kulick
Malik
Bohemian
Commissioner Thorstenson named to third district
Nels Thorstenson of Potter precinct was appointed commissioner for the third district to fill the vacancy from L Bretts resignation. The appointing board of County Clerk Doran Judge Gapen and Treasurer Fishman chose him from strong candidates, with hope he will handle county affairs well. W B Goodwyn and wife visited from Kimball on Saturday.
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Nels Thorstenson
Potter
L. Brett
Doran
Gapen
Fishman
Thorntenson
Bakery Sues Over Cake Line Trademark Claim
The bakery seeks action regarding a disputed cake line slogan alleging trademark concerns. Proceedings unfold with court filings and potential branding implications for the shop. Local business leaders comment on consumer reception and market impact.
Obituaries for Walter Younglund and Gesina Peters
Walter Younglund of Sidney died January 11 1913 in Grand Island after months of illness. He was born November 5 1880 in Galesburg Illinois and buried from the Methodist church in Sidney with Rev Hayes officiating. Emma Peters daughter Emma is mentioned among survivors with links to family in the county. Gesina Englina Peters born March 1 1855 in Aurich Germany died January 4 1913 in Wilcox Nebraska at 57 years 9 months. She came to America in 1867, lived in Illinois and Sidney, later eastern Nebraska. She leaves one daughter Emma two brothers and one sister. Funeral January 7 at the German Lutheran church and burial at Hildreth cemetery. John Peters attended the funeral after returning home from Weyerts.
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Walter Younglund
Galesburg
Illinois
Grand Island
Sidney
Hayes
P. Johnson
Oscar
Elmer
Roy Nelson
Gesina Englina Peters
Aurich
Germany
Wilcox
Nebraska
America
John F. Franzen
Bentley
Mr. Franzen
Emma
John Peters
Weyerts
Sepert
German Lutheran Church
Hildreth
Nebraska Firemen Convene in North Platte with Buffalo Bill Show
The thirty first annual Nebraska State Volunteer Firemen's Association convention runs January 21 to 23 in North Platte. J L McIntosh will address sessions featuring music speeches and town tours. Buffalo Bill Cody performs, with a boxing finale between Tom McCarty and Arthur Hargis. Sidney delegates include Jack Vath Tobin Wright Boggs Brennan Barlow and Griffith, exchanging unique badges as souvenirs.
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Nebraska State Volunteer Firemen’s Association
North Platte
J. L. McIntosh
W. F. Cody
Buffalo Bill
Tom McCarty
Ravenna
Arthur Hargis
Sidney
Lexington
F. A. Jack
F. W. Vath
F. B. Tobin
C. M. Wright
Sam Boggs
J E. Brennan
R. A. Barlow
F. G. Griffith
Wolf Hunt Called In German Settlement Area
A wolf hunt is organized for Friday January 24. The round up centers on section 17 town 16 range 48. circle enclosing about four townships. Rifles should be left at home. bring shot guns and dogs. Coyotes are more numerous than usual. sport should be good. Everyone invited for a run.
Finish in Sight for Court House Project
The iron stairs for the courthouse have shipped and are expected any day. Contractor Goodhand will arrive soon after and complete the building promptly. C. M. Wright expects to finish the furnace work in about a week, with the long awaited finish potentially within weeks.
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Court House
Goodhand
C. M. Wright
The Man Who Advertised full page ad by Fishman
Simon Fishman runs a full page advertisement displaying numerous bargains. He expresses strong faith in advertising and dismisses parcel post concerns as something he can use to his advantage.
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Simon Fishman
Mr. Fishman
Alliance Triumph at Lodgepole in 37 to 17 Victory
Alliance Basket Ball team traveled with about twenty five Sidney fans to Lodgepole Saturday evening. Alliance won the game there by a score of 37 to 17.
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Alliance
Lodgepole
Sidney
Mrs. J. Seyfang Arrives From Potter on Monday
Mrs. J. Seyfang traveled from Potter and arrived on Monday prompting local residents to note her visit and related activities in the town.
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J. Seyfang
Potter
Sidney Defeats Alliance in Fast High School Basketball
Friday night January 10 Sidney High School defeated Alliance 30 to 19 in a fast clean game witnessed by a record crowd. Referee Professor Lee of Kimball judged the contest. local lineup included Tully, Schaffer, Willis, Darnell, Parks, Oberfelder, Wright, Witters, and Grah am. Alliance promised a rematch in March amid spirited crowd and praise for Sidney’s speed and teamwork.
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Alliance
Sidney High
Professor Lee
Kimball
Sidney
Tully
She de Grabill Schaffer
Willis Darnell
Parks Spacht
Oberfelder Keegan
SB .S
Wright Graham
Witters
Sidney High School
Alliance Times
Railroad Notes Highlight Local Crew Movements
George Piper, returning from Kimball, works as caller this week. Henry Minshall is laid off due to sickness. Boilermaker Geo McFarland was absent for two days to move. Will Riggs and Harry Runge hunted Friday, carrying the rabbit home. Bob Sampson takes a long vacation, leaving Thursday for Honolulu with friends in San Francisco. Fred Griffith injures the index finger on his left hand Wednesday, improving satisfactorily.
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George Piper
Kimball
Henry Minshall
Geo. McFarland
Will Riggs
Harry Runge
Bob Sampson
Honolulu
San Francisco
Fred Griffith
Married couples wed by County Judge Gapen in Denver
County Judge Gapen presided over marriages in his Denver office. Frank Willia and Margaret C. English of Denver were united, along with Louis J. Norris of Portland, Oregon and Olivette Healey of Denver on January 16. James A. Blay and Minnie Zuendt, both of Denver, were wed on January 14.
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Gapen
Denver
Frank Willia
Margaret C. English
Norris—Healey
Louis J. Norris
Portland
Oregon
Olivette Healey
Blay—Zuendt
James A. Blay
Minnie Zuendt
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Proceedings OF the County Commissioners
Bridge Fund
J. J. Parks
H. E. Gapen
S. Fishman
Sidney Mercantile Co
Same
Same 15.50 Mrs . D. Essig
C. W. Hornaday
Neb. Tel Co
Jan
Baum Bros. Co
Sidney Drug Co
H. Hughes
H. A. Brockway
C. E. Harper
James Henry J
Sidney Lumber Co
Jackson Furniture Co
Rees Printing Co
the University Pub. Co
J. C. Wolfe
Pauper
Henry E. Gapen
Ecordiae
M. W. Osborn
H. Petersen & Sons
Fenske
Empire Bridge Co
R. Hardesty Mfg Co
Cee Eees
Sund Lumber Co
Eagle Road
F. J. Poole
Sidney Road
John Kuper
Ira Kline
C. O. Hade
Adam Gunderson
Cheyenne CO
King’s Daughters
Afric
Carter
Goston Journal
James Zuckey
Commissioner Thorstenson
W. B. Goodwyn and Wife
Eder
John F Franzen
Wolf Hunt
Railroad Notes
Willia
Dr. Conway
Oberfelder & Co
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