Threads of Thought and Sidney Family News
Thread items report Cheyenne county to expect a bumper crop with wheat three feet high on tablelands and strong corn and alfalfa. Labor is in demand, rents high, and Sidney and nearby towns show rapid growth. Social notes include Kenneth Bassett’s thirteenth birthday party with prizes, a tea for Miss Ruth Holmes, a four course luncheon, and local real estate interest by A H Kaiser of Yankton Falls contemplating relocation.
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Cheyenne County
Sidney
A.H L. Kaiser
Louix’ Falls
S. D
Lodgepole to play Sidney in decisive ball clash
Sheriff McDaniel reports street improvements as border crews clean weeds and rubbish. Lodgepole faces Sidney at home this afternoon after a season of defeats. a strong game is expected. Miss Chase seeks the Republican nomination for superintendent travels Bridgeport and Bayard for business and politics. Sidney and Colton played Thursday with Sidney winning by a wide margin. A bond election for a new schoolhouse is set for July 31 at A A Clark and Co agents for Bags Island Grape Juice.
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Lodgepole Boys
Sidney Ball Club
Lodgepole Club
Sidney’s
Miss Chase
Bridgeport
Bayard
Sidney
Colton
Sidney Boys
Barlow and Hart Wedding in Sidney
Robert A. Barlow and Grace T. Hart wed at St. Patrick's parsonage with Rev. Father Sullivan officiating. Only relatives attended the ceremony. After a breakfast at the Hart home they left by Burlington for Red Cloud and eastern points, planning to settle in Sidney after August 1. Barlow is cashier at the American Bank and Hart is active in social and educational circles.
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Sidney
Robert A. Barlow
Grace T. Hart
St. Patrick's Church
Father Sullivan
Hart
Red Cloud
Barlow
American Bank
Sidney baseballers defeat Julesburg in away game
The Sidney team traveled to Julesburg last Saturday and edged the local nine 10 to 8 in a competitive contest. Rodman brothers powered the battery as Sidney built a late lead, while Swatzlander umpired and the crowd remained good natured despite the noisy scene. The Julesburg side will host a return game here next.
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Sidney
Julesburg
Union Pacific
Sidney Club
Swatzlander
Swatz
Klespie
Rodman Brothers
Bateman
Julesburg Boys
Three More Aspirants for County Judge Race
County voters hear three hopefuls for judge and county treasurer. Judge James Tucker seeks re election by a wide margin amid Democratic strength in the county. Republican John D Hagerty touts his North River Valley leadership and business success as he runs for county treasurer. Republican A A Clark, Sidney resident, is praised for honesty and fair dealing as he campaigns for county judge.
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James Tucker
Tucker
John D. Hagerty
North River Valley
A. A. Clark
Sidney
Clark
Ice Cream and J. A. F. Wolf Jewelers Named
A terse ad notes a cool piano or organ offered by J. A. F. Wolf the jeweler and directs readers to A. A. Clark & Co. for ice cream by the pint, quart or gallon.
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J. A. F. Wolf
A. A. Clark & Co
Village Trustees Choose Swan Dedrich as Chair
A Friday meeting of the Village Trustees saw the resignation of S Fishman as chairman and member accepted. C M Wright's written resignation was read and laid over. Swan Dedrich was elected chair man to fill the vacancy. Petitions sought a street light at First and Chesnut and a new special election to issue 20,000 pounds for water works. both matters were laid over. Several bills were approved before adjournment.
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Tucker
S. Fishman
C. M Wright
Swan Dedrich
Mr. Fishman
First
Chesnut Streets
Railroad values filed for Cheyenne county by state board
The state board of equalization filed Cheyenne county railroad abstracts. Union Pacific shows 4126 miles valued at 21 500 per mile for a total 887 090. Burlington lists 93.20 miles at 4 500 per mile for 419 400 total. Union Pacific up 136 258 from 1906. Armour private car lines assessed at 4 071.
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Cheyenne County
State Board of Equalization
Union Pacific
Burlington
Armour
To Enlarge M. E. Church
The Methodist people began remodeling and enlarging their church with a 28 foot by 28 foot addition on the south side to create a classroom parson's study and kitchen. The adjacent audience room will be connected by sliding doors to double seating when needed and the tower will be moved to the southeast corner for a modern rebuild.
Nebraska to Oklahoma and Back in Dreams of Home
A reflection on the restless pull of home for Nebraskans who seek wealth in Oklahoma Colorado or Texas but feel the pull of memory. The author recalls yellow milk red clover and corn silking as memory paints a vivid scene of Nebraska’s land and people. The piece ends with praise for waking to realize the journey was a dream.
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Nebraska
Oklahoma
Colorado
Texas
Tia Old
North Platte
King of the Cattle Ring at Sidney on July 27
Eiler's Big Show presents a sensational melodrama titled King of the Cattle Ring. The company of about thirty performs with two Pullman cars and special scenery, promising top entertainment. The act travels under canvas at Sidney on Saturday July 27.
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Eiler
Eilef
Abone
Sidney
Dairy industry report shows growing prosperity in Sidney area
A half year summary from Beatrice creamery operator C J Osborn details rising dairy profits. From Sidney, 425 cans of cream yielded 12,750 pounds of butter fat, netting farmers about 92,932.50, up 8,556.50 from 1900. June brings abundant pasture and strong prices as farmers report earnings from multiple cows and new dairying ventures.
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C. J. Osborn
Beatrice Creamery
Sidney
C. S. Anderson
Charley
H.C. Anderson
Wmn. N. Foster
Geo. C. Fischer
J. B. Haiston
Frank A. Hand
N. P. Lyngholm
Wn. Nienheiser
A. F. Reker
Lee Rezanina
P. Z. Gentry
S. J.hedges
Roy Nelson
Roy
Buck
Berry
Tom
Jerry
Fritz Brauer
Henry Laaker
Thomas Quinn
Oscar Brandt
Henry Anderson
Wm. Carey
Alva Witters
F. D. Gould
Railroad Notes and Personnel Changes at Union Pacific
North Platte reports new trainmaster J F Clabaugh replaced by H V Hilliker at Union Pacific with H J Roth taking over as chairman of the board of examiners. M A Shipman returns to Denver from a sight-seeing trip, heading back to Burlington. Foreman Shields states boilers at the new shop plant will be ready to steam August 1, with hand firing until automatic stokers arrive. Two existing boilers move to Sidney for roundhouse use. S. P. Jones of Weyerta grows upland alfalfa rivaling bottom land yields, drilling deep water and thorough early harrowing for each crop.
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M. A. Shipman
Denver
Burlington
H. J.roth
Union Pacific Board ‘of Examiners
H. V. Hilliker
Roth
Union Pacific
Foreman Shields
Sidney
Round House
North Platte
S. P. Jones
Weyerta
Mr. Jones
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E. R. Yaegle
First National Bank
McKibbin & Son
Dawson Lincoln
Deuel Keith
Cheyenne Kimball
Lexington and
Sidney, Neb
McKibbon & Son
Osborn Bros. & Mann
Harper & Wright
Frank Pierson
Sidiney
The
Telegraph
Basset
Kenneth
Beasie Cross
Roosevelt
Misa Ruth Holmes
Lincoln
McDaniel
Bags Island
Barlow-Hart
C. M. Wright
Board—Water Works
Cheyenne County Railroad
M. E. Church
King of
Railroad Notes
J. F. Clabaugh
D. J. Scanlon
Lenox Investment Co
Metropolitan Hotel
Sidney, Nebr
E. J. Sweet
Court Hoves
Sole
Gothenburg
Graham
Aso Ht
O'Kane Building
Swan Dedrick, Prop
U. P. Depot
Home Bakery
Sea Loaf
E. E. Rumsey Sidney, Neb
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