Political race and local plans stir Nebraska town
A Nebraska town weighs building a town hall cooler and new school as public spirit rises. Amid national politics, Parker and Davis are named in the Democratic ticket, while Roosevelt and Fairbanks lead presidential candidates elsewhere. Samuel M. Jones dies, lauded as Golden Rule. National packer strikes impact 20,000 workers and 60,000 in total, with arbitration hoped to settle the wage dispute.
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Samuel M. Jones
Golden Rule” Jones
Toledo
Ohio
Buckeye
Land drawn from settlement in western Nebraska under Kinkaid law
Describes boundaries of land along the North Platte river west of North Platte up to Cheyenne county segregated from settlement under the Kinkaid act. Some areas may be released under homestead law. Observes mostly north side of the river with segregation on both sides west of Deuel county.
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Millard
Reclamation Service
Fred Haynes Newell
Nebraska
Kinkaid
North Platte River
North Platte
Cheyenne County
Deuel County
Onaba News
Union Pacific plans yard expansion and new telephones
Special freight trains move stock for Dakota and Montana ranges as Union Pacific eyes yard enlargement and freight house upgrades. Time changes affect several passenger trains while a telephone system trial expands from Cheyenne to Green River to speed operations. Excursion rates to major destinations are advertised.
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Burlington
Dakota and
Montana Ranges
Kelley
U. P
Broken Bow
U. P. Company
Sidney
Union Pacific
Birds-eye View Map of the Columbia River Route
Attractive topographical map in colors showing the country on and tributary to the Columbia River. In folder form with reverse side description of the route. Copies free by E. L. Lomax GP and TAU PA R Co Omaha Nebraska on four cent postage. The Telegraph one year $1.50.
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Columbia River
E. L. Lomax
Omaha
Neb
Twenty Years Ago Items From Tre TeLrarapi July 31
The note recalls postmaster appointment of W. J. Brennan, a 150 member Blaine & Logan club, a baby boy for Mr. and Mrs. Henry Rayner, and visits from H Barrett and F C Rogers. Several locals join or form groups, lodge and Masonic events noted with officers and new school building plans at Pine Ridge. Cricket and club leadership details list numerous names and roles.
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Blaine & Logan Club
Henry Rayner
H. Barrett
F.C. Rogers
Lodgepole
D.J. McIntosh
Colorado Springs
Local social notes from Ickes Fourth of July week
The column records visits and departures among families in the county. Ralph and Harry Reinmuth spent Sunday with the Mayer boys. Norge Eckert and relatives are visiting. Nellie and Winnie Doyle left for Chicago. Anna Lif of Lisco visits Maude and Marie Davison. Jacob Eckert and son Josh were Sidney visitors. Mrs J D Eckert Annie Jacobson and Jakie Eckert visited Redington. Annie and Clara Gustafson called on Stowell. Young folks enjoyed a Saturday evening at Hiram Eckert’s. Jacob Eckert, Jas Davison and Jacob Mayer travelled to Sidney for a business trip.
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Ralph
Harry Reinmuth
Mayer Boys
Norge Eckert
Nellie
Winnie Doyle
Chicago
Anna Lif
Lisco
Maude
Marie Davison
Jacob Eckert
Josh
Sidney
J. D. Eckert
Annie Jacobson
Jakie Eckert
Dave Eckert
Redington
Annie
Clara Gustafson
Stowell’s
Hiram Eckert
Jas. Davison
Jacob Mayer
Riverside Dispatch Reports Local Happenings and Death
In Riverside the Platte Valley area saw rain and ranch activity. Rush Creek boys attended dipping at Smith Bros. ranch. Rowlan couple returned from Bridgeport. Waggy seeks a wolf per Platte Valley News. Oliver and Elsass searched for horses. Elsass resigns as Pat Rowlan foreman. Ed Smith and Mrs Swanburg visited. plan for Ed to rest and Mort to run the ranch. Carl Burke dies at Sidney, widely mourned by locals.
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Rush Creek
Smith Bros
Pat Rowlan
Bridgeport
A. D. Waggy
Platte Valley News
Ralph Oliver
George Elsass
George
California
Ed. Smith
Platte River
Carl Burke
Sidney
Carl
Anumber
Local Notes From Sidney Visitants and Trips
Clara reports neighbors cutting rye and local trips. Mr and Mrs Quinn attended Sidney services. Mrs V C Flinn and daughter Sarah from Sidney visit friends here. John Brown went to Bridgeport last Friday. Mrs P Dalton visited her mother Mrs Ward Tuesday.
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Quinn
Sidney
V. C. Flinn
Sarah
John Brown
Bridgeport
P. Dalton
Ward
Land Auction Lease Notice for Cheyenne County Nebraska
Legal advertisements announce a lease auction for lands in Cheyenne County to be held at the County Treasurer in Sidney on a Monday at an unspecified hour. Interested parties may obtain leasing terms and appraised values from the Nebraska Commissioner of Public Lands and Buildings or the Sidney County Treasurer.
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Cheyenne County
Sidney
Nebraska
Lincoln
Geo. D. Follumer
Commissioner Public Lands & Blogs
Sidney Loan and Building Association financials and village ordinance
The document records the Sidney Loan and Building Association finances including receipts and expenditures for the year ending June 1904, with balance on hand, dues, interest, and loans repaid. It lists official attestations by Chas Callan, secretary, and signatories including M. Radcliffe and Leroy Martin. It also notes an ordinance appropriating funds for Sidney Nebraska for 1904, detailing the general fund allocations and authority of the village board, with dates and approvals in 1904.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Nebraska
M. J. Sanpens
of. BE. Garren
Sidney Nebraska levy ordinance for 1904 tax
An ordinance by the village of Sidney Nebraska to levy ten mills on all taxable property within the corporate limits for general revenue in 1904. The measure follows state law, directs collection to the village treasury, and takes effect after approval and publication. Clerk E. Gapven noted the arrest line appears as a fragment.
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Sidney
Nebraska
Boutrel
Sidey
State of Nebraska
Seciion
Chiantiman
of. E. Gapven
Contests Filed Over Nebraska Land Entries at Sidney
Two contest affidavits filed with the U S Land Office at Sidney Nebraska challenge entries on farm tracts in section 4 and section 6 T 1 N R 50 W and related parcels. Contestants allege failure to plant trees or crops and lack of residence or cultivation by heirs, citing due diligence and service issues, with notices set for August 19 and August 12 before the Register and Receiver.
Notice of land contest in Sidney Nebraska 1906
A contest affidavit by James W. Fading against Willett McCombs regarding United States Land Office entry Hf. E. No. 476 claims abandonment and lack of improvements on the northwest quarter of section 31 township 10 north range 49 west. Publication ordered after due diligence shows personal service not possible.
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Department of the Interior
United States Land Office
Sydney
Cits
Leo Osborn
William Benuiss
William ¢ Bearss
Linn
Sidney
Nebraska
Rod. Haris
United
Sumer
John Eosanders
Tillie Colburg
T. i
Colbury
Irving
Whyy Catia
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
United States
Seinor Marine
Spain
Finahich
United States Land Offie
Manis
Oh Department
Arab
Joss
Union Pacificx Cheyenne County Nebraska Section Part
Union Pacific notices pertain to Cheyenne County Nebraska outlining a section of land or corridor with municipal or corporate alignment. The brief item references property or right of way details and potential public impact within the county.
Hudson J C Land Agency Services
J C Hudson Land Agency offers government land claim handling and contest cases before the U S land office. Filing papers prepared and all land business transacted. Satisfaction guaranteed and correspondence solicited.
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U. S. Land Office
Barrett and GarEn Named in Nebraska County Postings
County Clerk R E Barrett and Deputy County Attorney H E GarEn are listed for official duties in Sidney Nebraska with roles in county administration and legal affairs.
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R.’E. Barrett
H. E. GarEn
Sidney
Nebraska
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