Political notices and irrigation land actions in the west
The piece reports campaign candidates for Vice President Charles W. Falibbank, and Congressman M. P. Reinkald, with a flood threat from the Kaw river near Kansas City. It also details prohibitionist ticket picks, and Western Nebraska irrigation filings to withdraw land from homestead entry under the Homestead and Kinkaid laws for study by the Interior Department and Geological Survey.
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Nebraska
Interior Department
McPhearson
Devel
Logan
Lincoln
Kieth
Kinkaid
Millard
Geological Survey
House Committee
Secretary of the Interior
Bureau
House
Omaha Bee
Dalton Visitors Enjoy Bridgeport Dance
Dalton residents including Merchants Clough and Woolsey Section Foreman Emery and Agent Low joined a celebration in Bridgeport. The group traveled from Jackson Michigan May 2nd covering about 2330 miles. A Dalton dance was held at the schoolhouse the evening of the fourth. Wade Low is relieving Mr. Lloyd as the extra gang transfers to Sterling.
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Clough and Woolsey
Emery
Agent Low
Dalton
Bridgeport
C. C. Murphy
C. M. Darling
Jackson
Mich
Edward Kemp
Miss Akerman
Mrs. Boyer
Chimney Rock social winds down as residents return home
The land boom faded and residents have returned home after a time of enjoyment at Chimney Rock. Attendees reported a pleasant time with no surprise party for Miss May Rush. Cattle were rounded up by Frank Smith George Hanna Willie Boyer and C Joseph Eddleman and son Roy Wednesday. Sadie Hanna came back Tuesday from Lisco where a term of school closed. Mrs. Eddleman visited her parents Mr and Mrs John Boyer Tuesday. Arthur Feagin and his men are putting up alfalfa on the Fawens ranch this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss May Rush
Frank Smith
George Hanna
Willie Boyer
Joseph Eddleman
Roy
Sadie Hanna
Lisco
Eddleman
Parente
John Boyer
Tuesaday
Arthur Feagin
Fawens Ranch
Local Property Transfers and Land Descriptions
A series of small land and property transfers listed by transaction. A. W. Olson to Emma Olson describes section and lot details. J. Siefer to Paola Siefer lists southwest quarter descriptions. Co. Commissioners to D. Herbold Sheimer notes section and price. Caroline Nash to E. Fenske covers part of a lot in Nash's addition with price. Mary Coulter to W. R. Coulter notes an adjacent tract and price. Anna V. Gruber to H. Burk records lot within South Bayard with price. Luther Pitts to Nie Pitts references a section and price.
Union Pacific Coach Excursion Sidney to St Louis Offer
Union Pacific announces special coach excursion from Sidney to St Louis and return at 8 17 25. Tickets valid seven days for day coaches on any train. Illustrated guide to Fair free on application. Agent W D Cairvox guarantees coverage.
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Union Pacific
Sidney
St. Louis
Ingure
W. D. Cairvox
Burlington Summer Tours Offer Very Low Excursion Rates
The Burlington advertises low daily return fares to St. Louis Chicago Cincinnati and midwestern lake resorts with through tickets via St. Louis and stopovers to visit the Great Exposition. States half rates all summer to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Glenwood Springs Salt Lake City and Yellowstone Park. contact L W Waakeley Omaha for details.
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Burlington
St. Louis
Return
Chicago
Cincinnati
Michigan
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Glenwood Springs
Col
Salt Lake City
Utah
Yellowstone Park
Wyoming
L. W. Waakeley
Omaha
Birds-eye View Map of the Columbia River Route
Attractive color topographical map showing the Columbia River and its tributaries with a descriptive reverse side about the river route. Free copies available from E. L. Lomax at the Union Pacific Railroad Company in Omaha after four cents postage is received.
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Columbia River
E. L. Lomax
Omaha
Neb
World’s Fair Low Rates Round Trip Tickets
The Union Pacific offers round trip tickets to St. Louis at low rates for daily sale to Nov. 30 with 15 day return option at 42.90. Season tickets available daily to Nov. 15 good until Dec. 15, priced at 36.80. Inquire of W. D. Crirroy, Agent.
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Union Pacific
St. Louis
W. D. Crirroy
Englishman William Adams and Japan’s Emperors
The London Standard recounts how William Adams from Kent joined Dutch trading voyages in 1598, reached Japan in 1600 after storms, and earned favor with Emperor Ieyasu. He built ships, taught mathematics, married a Japanese wife, and settled near Hokkaido. Adams died in 1620. his memory endures with a street named after him and an annual festival.
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William Adams
Kent
India
Japan
Iucyasu
Adams
Yesso
England
Yesso Fe
Piiot
London Standard
Sir Edwin Arnold A Gentle Editor Of Fleet Street
Sir Edwin Arnold stands out as a suave Fleet Street editor with vast correspondence yet light tax on his time. He mixed thanks forgiveness and congratulations in quick succession, earning trust, and claimed pride in being a nightly journalist.
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Edwin Arnold
Fleet Street
Arnold
London Chronicle
Contested Timber Culture Entry Cancelled in Sidney Neb
United States Land Office notice announces a contest by John Ottemen against Oscar W. Morgan for entry 4415 in section 2 township 14 N range 50 W. The affiant alleges failure to plant trees and insufficient breaking with 15 years of regrowth. Hearing set for July 18 at 8:30 a.m. before the Register and Receiver. publication ordered after service issues.
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Department of the Interior
United States Land Office
Sidney
Neb
John Ottemen
Oscar W. Morgan
Oscar W Morgan
United States
Sydney
Nebrashka
JL. McIntosh
Register
R. OD. Haarnis
Contest of Land Entry Suspended for Abandonment in Nebraska
Minnie Busacker files contest against Harry Hawkins entry 421 for southwest quarter section 3, township 40 north range 40 west. Alleged abandonment and lack of improvements or cultivation. entry suspended after government inquiry. Hearing set for July 28 before the Sidney Land Office Register and Receiver. Public notice ordered by Hannis, Receiver.
Land Office contest over Coburg heirs land in Nebraska
John E. Sanders files a contest against the heirs of Tilie Cobury in Cheyenne County Nebraska asserting Cobury never resided on the land or improved it. He alleges Cobury was absent seven years before death due to military service. Notice issued for appearance before the Register and Receiver, with publication ordered due to service issues. Harris, Receiver.
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UW Department of the Interior
United States Land Office
Sidney
Neb
John E. Sanders
Army Navy
Marine Corps
United States
Barane
Spain
Harris
Land Contest Notice in Sidney Nebo June 1904
Contest notice filed by James Weddings against Willut McCombs for lands in section 31 township 19 north range 49 west. McCombs allegedly abandoned the land for over six months with no improvements and absence not due to military service. Hearing set for July 20, 1904 at 10 o'clock a.m. before the Register and Receiver. publication ordered after due service could not be made.
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U Department of the Interior
United States Land Offics
Sidney
Nelb
James Weddings
Willut McCombs
Mide
Nety Section
Township
Rune
Wilter McCombs
Army
Navy
Maine Corps
United States
Spain
Register and Receliver
United States Land Office
Nebraska
Tts
Land Office Contest Notice in Nebraska Territory
Sidney Nebraska May 2 1904. contest against James E Dennis entry 4366 for northeast quarter section 12 township Woworth range west. alleges Dennis abandoned land for more than six months and not due to military service. hearing set for 10 oclock am July 5 before Register and Receiver at the Alaska? The contestant has no affidavit filed May 2 1904 so notice by publication. Harris Receiver.
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Department of the Interior
United States Land Office
Sidney
Nelb
Mary
Peter Neslund
James EF. Dennis
James E. Dennis
James E. Dennty
Navy
Murlieat
United States
oMeer
Rourtine
Spain
Nebaska
Haying
Rod. Harris
Land Office Notice of Contest Against Thomas Powell
Land Office at Sidney Nebraska announces Mark O Thompson contests entry 1005 by Thomas Powell for the southwest quarter of section 22 township 17 range 50. Powell allegedly has not planted trees or cultivated the land for tree culture in years one through twelve. Publication ordered with due diligence shown for personal service.
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Department of the Interior
United States Land Office
Sidney
Neb
Mark O. Thompson
Thomas Powell
Thomaas Powell
Nebraska
Union Pacific Cheyenne Co Nebraska Part of Section
Public notice from Union Pacific and Cheyenne County Nebraska identifies a portion of land in a section for official action. Details specify location within the county and the parcel involved, with no further context provided in readable text.
Cheap Grazing Lands For Sale in Sidney Nebraska
Public notice lists grazing lands for sale in Sidney Nebraska. It names E Barrett county clerk and H E Garen deputy county attorney as officials associated with the sale.
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E. Barrett
H. E. Garen
Sidney
Nebraska
Land Agency Offers Filing and Land Services
J C Hudson Land Agency advertises government claim handling and all land office work. Contest cases attended to, filing papers prepared, and other land business transacted with guaranteed satisfaction. Correspondence solicited.
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U. S. Land Office
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Kansas City
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St Louis
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ASEA
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Anna Pantenburg
Washburn's
Ryro Alwa Prellaute
Ask Drugeies
Chichester
Ot Beib
Clartrmian
Sioney
Pepe
M.S. Saspens
BE. Gares
Bett
Saxpdeers
HH. E. Gapen
Gharenolders
Sidney Loan and Building Association
First National Bank
Granneman
Chas
Callahan
United States Land
Olive
Hdney
Minnie Busacker
Harry Anawklis
North Range
Harry Hawkins
Hannis
Metnrosin
Rewister
Rod
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Union Pacificey
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Sidney, Nebraska
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Live Stock Commission
Journal-Stockman
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Bridgeport, Neb
North Platte Valley
J. W. Iddings, Prop
J.C. Hudson
Land Agency
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