Fourth of July Celebrations Spark Sidney Spirit
The Fourth of July in Sidney was lively and orderly with extensive fireworks and decorations. A major picnic at John M. Adams' ranch featured clams and oysters, while other groups enjoyed gatherings at nearby Gus Gunderson and Potter ranches. Community notices include church services and Union Pacific rail line events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Adams’ Ranch
John M. Adams
John Adams
Adams
Potter and Rethel
John Adam
Potter
Daugherty
Gunderson
Codicils and Coded Trust in Local Anecdotes
A ragbag of anecdotes and notices includes a boy’s bright take on world calamity, a witty legal oath tale by Erasmus and his playful codicils, plus political meeting notice and a horse-breeding ad. The bits portrait local life in Sidney and Cheyenne County with humor, minor legalism, and agricultural commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Intruder
Radcliff’s
Sidney
Neb
Idol
Wambletonian
Hattie Wood
Harry Clay
Cheyenne County 1894 funds approved for various county expenses
Cheyenne County Nebraska Board of County Commissioners notes approved claims for the general and special funds on July 2 and July 3 1894. Items include payments to A Pease W H Gerhart for lumber J Simmons blacksmithing and many salaries for county officials and services. The minutes reflect corrections to 1893 assessments by John Beasley and multiple reimbursements for clerk treasurer and auditor work, jailer sheriff and other county employees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Cheyenne County
Sidney
Neb
John Beasley
Redington
North West
North East
A. Pease
W. H. Gerhart
John Simmons
J.J. Waite
Frank Lasek
Colton Precinct
C. J. Osborn
L. C. Stockton
Jran
Ye. M. Mancourt
Ickes
Otlee Board of County Commissioners
Hideny
M. Jenner
Gates
DeCastro
Huntly
Union Valley
C. BE. Swanson
Trognitz
State Journal Co
E. O. Gorman
Coulton
A. B. Moore
Bronson
Owen L. Eckel
Lebendl
Potter
L. Burger
Ceee Cae
D. Brubaker
Swan Dedrick
Lodge Polo
William Stilwill
Sidney Telegraph Printing and Publishing
A.D. Stewarts
Mattie McGee
Nf. Hoyer Hs
Charley Perkins
N. P. Jobson
Gen
Clements
B.S. Crigler
Firth Booth
Milo Torrey
Emil Carlson
Alvna Henline
John EB. Logan
C.D. Thompson Ty
C. IT. Newell
Ola Nelson
Seth J. Vinton
William Davis A
John Adams
A. Solomonson
W. A. Wood
John Burke
Ilmer Wagner
Cc. P. Chambers
Bailiff
W. IT. Price
J. H W. Beasley
Samuel Bitting
Camp Clark
Wilburn Roberts
Bayard
W. Cramer
Eagle
Pub Printing Co. Court Journal
H. DeCastro
McAleese
D. McAleese
Oberfeiden & Co
Gates Constable
John Daugherty
Joqyn Daugherty
Board of County Commisssioners
Cc. P Chambers
A. D. Stewitts
J. W. Jlarper
Fort Sidney Favored for New Government Prison Site
Government Inspector Perry calls Fort Sidney the best site seen on his inspection tour for a proposed military prison. He notes the fort’s healthful location on Lodge Pole and government ownership, urging Nebraska delegation support to attract a prison project with $1.5 million already appropriated. Citizens are asked to assist authorities and utilize local resources. Also announced is a social at the White House full Tuesday evening with a 20 cent menu and a program of solos recitations and tableaux.
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United States
Perry
Fort Sidney
Sam
Sidney
Nebraska
Lodge Pole
War Department
O. T
White House
Miss Chowins
Belle Hower
Mr. Essig
Tempter
Mrs Stockton
Miss Allen
Leta MeIlhaney
Miss Blanchard
Price of a Soul and a Protestant Turn
A parish rector recalls a tale about a poor old woman who would trade her soul for a blanket and leg of mutton offered by a pastor. The anecdote critiques greed and hypocrisy in a quaint, old Boston Home Joys style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Also Mentioned on This Page
M. EB
Christ
Union Pacific Railroad Company
League of American Wheelmen
Denver
Colorado
Tor BR
U.P
the Star Clothing House
Lewiston Journal
Erasmus
Jedge
Cucyenne County Republican Club
Court House
Oalock P
J. Newhauer
Cheyenne Co
Republican Club
Conan
Mack Ravouiry
Crotzer Bros
Daniel J. Brownwood
James ©. Halloran
Charles N. Trognitz
HH. Gates
A. D. Stowiltts
George M. Gast
Wier
Lisco
Charles E. Trognitz
Fred C. Wymer
Asylum
Wm HL. Gates
AJTE
A. Tf. Frame
J.W. Parper
A. W. Atkins
C.J. Ospein
A. TE Frame
J. W. Tarper
West
COJ
Osborn
McLernon
Oberfelders
Theodore Mommsen
Rome
Berlin
Charlottenburg
Mommsen
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