Two Tramps Sentenced for Robbery at Ernst Sabiel Farm
Ernst Sabiel, a German farmer near Sidney, was robbed by two men who tied and gagged him. After a meal they fled with $2.40 and provisions. Identified by Sabiel, Harry Sanford and Charles Wilson pled guilty and received seven years at the Lincoln penitentiary. Sheriff Lee and Deputy Washburn transported them to Lincoln.
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Ernst Sabiel
Sidney
Allegro
Mr. Sabiel
Nichol
Lee
Suhbiel
Washburn
Marshal Doran
J. W. Nelson
M. O. Sager
Leon Fine
U. P
Sabiel
Tucker
Harry Sanford
Charles Wilson
Grimes
Gapen
Lincoln
Lowing
School board selects Pate as principal for coming year
J L McIntosh is elected moderator Leroy Martin director and W J Shoemaker treasurer at the meeting in McIntosh office. W R Pate of Gratton Nebraska chosen principal for the year. he has ten years teaching experience and high endorsements from educators including State Superintendent McBrien. He and his wife expected to join Sidney as welcoming locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. McIntosh
Leroy Martin
W. J. Shoemaker
W. R. Pate
Gratton
Nebraska
Pate
McBrien
Sidney
New Pacific Express Agent for Sidney Named
Leslie Dick, assistant to Express Agent McGovern, is appointed express agent at Sidney and will take charge July 15. The North Platte Tribune commends him as a steady reliable young man of good habits to the people of Sidney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Dick
Express
McGovern
Sidney
Lester
North Platte Tribune
Sidney News Briefs Highlight Local Visits and Projects
Supt. McFarland of the B. and M. visits Sidney. Excur sionists report a glorious Denver trip. Cement walks planned for Owl saloon and Callahan block. Rev Alfred Murlleas to occupy Methodist pulpit. Sheriff and ranchers make local business trips. July county treasurer statement shows cash balance and funded totals. Highest prices paid for produce described by Brown.
New Post Office Building Bid Depends on Government
Sidney considers a private party financed post office building on Rose street with a ten year lease to the government. Postmaster McLernon reports strong local backing after a Nebraska postmasters convention and Senator Burkett’s urging that towns erect and lease post offices to the government. The proposed fireproof stone or cement structure would be centrally located and accessible to town and rural patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Sidney
Postoffice Department
Rose Street
McLernon
Nebraska
Lincoln
Burkett
Judge Denies Lodgepole Saloon License on Petition Defect
Judge Grimes from North Platte heard John DeBrunner's appeal of Lodgepole’s saloon license denial. The court found the petition lacked enough freeholders, overruled the village board, and denied the license with costs taxed to the applicant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grimes
North Platte
Ait In
Chambers
John DeBrunner
Lodgepole
Express editor visits Lodgepole and local matters noted
Editor Wolfe of the Express traveled from Lodgepole to inspect cement pavements and electric lights as work on the county fireproof vault progresses under Contractor Gordon. The piece also mentions local travel, legal testimony, land issues, a July committee report, and a wolf hunter collecting bounties in Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolfe
the Express
Lodgepole
Box Butte Crops Impress in Alliance Exhibit
Samples of grain and grasses grown on unirrigated Box Butte county land by Geo E Douglas and Iona, five miles southeast of Alliance, wow observers at W S Acheson hardware on July 4. Measurements show corn three feet high, macaroni wheat five feet, alfalfa and clover up to several feet, with Timothy and rye grasses reaching over three feet. Douglas attributes success to deep plowing, ample seed, and clean cultivation throughout the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Box Butte
Geo. E. Douglas
Iona
Alliance
Acheson
Timothy
Douglas
Alliance Grip
Developement of Character lecture and church services
The schedule lists Holy Communion at 7:00 am Sunday School, Morning Prayer and sermon at 11:00 am, and Evening Prayer and sermon at 7:90 pm. A lecture on Heredity and Character closes the Sunday evening series. An invitation is extended to the public. Also notes a one day sale of Blue Granite Ware at Essec's and Brown's Bargain Counters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ww. H. Frost
Essec's
Osteopath R B Benda Advertises Practice In Sidney Area
Dr. R B Benda osteopath formerly of Omaha now in Sidney offers treatment for chronic and acute diseases through osteopathy and massage. While some cases are deemed incurable, the ad promises cures or benefits for rheumatism neuralgia dyspepsia and female disorders. Out of town patients may board at his Morrow Addition home with calls answered day or night. Office at residence phone 101.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.B. Benda
Omaha
Sidney
Morrow
Morrow Addition
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Wm. Gates
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New Pacific Express
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Fred Geis
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W. F Bassett
Greenlee
Sterling, Colo
Congressman Kinkaid
Eost
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Redington
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R. S. Oberfelder
Arthur
Colorado Pointe
John Kunschke
Sedgewick, Colo
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California
Geo McAllister
Chappell
Furmera
Dr. Harris
U. S. Land Office
Omahna
Captain Corbin
Independent Telephone Company
Winston Corp
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Sterling
W. H. Sims
Mattoon
A.D. Waggy
Irving
Barrett
Christ Episcopal Church
Brown's
Postoffice
Sidney Coal & Ice CO
Rock Springs
Guy V. Doran
Maa
the “Owl” Saloon
Orak & Vat Proprietors
Krug
F. C. Beebe
Swan Dedrick
Metropolitan Hotel
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