Cattle rustling arrest shocks north county region
William Watkins, a wealthy northern county cattleman, was arrested in Bridgeport on cattle rustling charges. The case involves buried hides linked to the Kara Cattle Co and a claimed shooting by Watkins. Matthews of Watkins’ former crew aided the search, authorities increased prosecutions, and Watkins posted $500 bond with a district court bound over on $8,000 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Watkins
Justice White
Bridgeport
J. R. Phelan
Burlington
Alliance
North River
Henry Mathews
Watkins Bros
Lincoln
Ned
Wait
Matthews
King
Sidney
Angora
Watkins Ranch
Lancaster County
Kara Cattle Co
Phelan
R. H. Willis
Watkins
Kara Cattle Company
W. D. Watkins
Washburn
Nebraska
Miles & McIntosh
R. C.’ Noleman
Association
Gapen
J. AiVan Boskirk
Nebraska Stockgrowers’ “Association
Ed. Coombe
Julesburg
R. Lisco
Legepole
John Adams
Potter
W. Bickel
Kimball
Henry Matthews
Sanders
Elocution and Music Event by Ladies' Guild
An evening of elocution and music allocated to the Episcopal church building fund featured piano duets, solos, and recitations by Misses McIntosh Oberfelder Lyon Britton Palmer Hlett Rodeene Britton and others with Prof Edwin Stowilts and Mrs Stevitts performing. Proceeds support the church project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Guild
Episcopal Church
McIntosh
Oberfelder
Myrtle Lyon
Rushla Hart
Grace McFadden
Miss Oberfelder
Edna Palmer
Edwin Stowiltts
Blaine Lyon
Alma Britton
Miss McIntosh
Rodeene Britton
Miss Hlett
Stevitts
Prof Stowstts
A Sidney Story of Courtship and Stormy Night
A Sidney narrative describes a couple walking near Hall and an approving faltering parental scene. The youths vow devotion as a storm approaches, but a fatal misfortune with a fence leaves him wounded. An attorney from Bertrand visits, and local railroad progress is noted as delays linger for the Burlington line toward Sidney.
Grand Ball for Uniforms at Skating Rink
A Grand Ball will be held on July 26 at the Skating Rink under the Sidney Cornet Band to raise funds for procuring uniforms. The event benefits the band and its members.
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Sidney Cornet Band
The Chinese Puzzle at Bayard Teachers Institute
Harvey Stephens argues no nation has right to impose civilization on another but after invitation or treaty enters may protect and present its tenets. He cites China’s treaties, recent murders of Chinese in California and Idaho, and says drastic measures may be needed if China cannot protect foreigners under those guarantees. He notes confusion in China and calls for withholding judgment pending full truth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teachers’ Institute
China
Harvey Stephens
Bayard
Harvey
California
Idaho
Land Transfers in Phelps and Cheyenne Counties
Transactions show multiple quitclaim style deeds with several buyers and sellers across Nebraska Iowa and Illinois. Names include Theodore Chalberg Elmer Wagner Martha Downing Jack Wilson Richard Bates Isaac Johnson Anna Hoyt Ernest Kruse Bertha Kruse James Ragan and Milton Ahrens. Properties cover sections 2 16 47 and 30 17 48 among others with recorded sums from 1.00 to 2600.00 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Chalberg
Phelps Co
Robt. J. Ahara
Neb
Elmer Wagner
Cheyenne Co
Samuel H. Coulter
Enw
Martha A. Downing
Nodaway Co
Geo. C. Downing
Deer Lodge
Mont
Jack Wilson
John Robertson
Richard B. Bates
Ashland
Wis
John W. Ewing
Lodgepole
Isaac H. Johnson
Bloomington
Albert J. Clark
Urbana
Ill
Anna
Hoyt, Polk Co
Iowa
A. R. Thompson
Story Co
Krusee Et Rex
Montgomery Co
Ernest Kruse
Ernest Kruse Jr
Bertha Kruse
E. Kruse
Jas. B. Ragan
Denver
Colo
Milton Ahrens
Lota
Clarkson
Sidney
Robbery Hits Cozad Business District
Thieves broke into Thornton's jewelry store Hughes' hardware store and the local post office at Cozad last Sunday night stealing jewelry a revolver and a small amount of postage stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thornton
Hughes’ Hardware
Cozad
Teachers Institute closes at Cheyenne County High School
The 14th annual Cheyenne County Institute ends at Sidney High School after two weeks of sessions. Lessons featured visualization in reading, round-table discussions, and demonstrations by Mies Rodgers. New enrollments bring total to fifty eight and resolutions thank officials, instructors, and press for support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne County Institute
Mies Rodgers
Denver
Annie Pantenburg
J. C. Neubauer
Roy H. Walford
Ward VerValin
Harvey Stephens
Chas. Callahan
Sidney
Board of County Commissioners
Messrs
L. B. Cary
Ira Lamb
Sidney Telegraph
Bayard Transcript
Lodgepole Express
Bridgeport Blade
C. P. Chambers
NEB
Death of Mamie Griffin in Cheyenne
Mamie Griffin age 25 died after a week of diphtheria at her Cheyenne home. Daughter of John and Mrs Griffin long time Sidney residents, she passed peacefully after caring for a sick sister Edna. Funeral attendance was large and friends will remember her fondly. The report notes her Sidney birth and frequent visits to Sidney cousin Mrs James O Kane. The piece then shifts to a late 19th century railway construction update near Sidney with track layers, pile drivers, and a temporary viaduct under construction two miles north of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright
Wolfe
Neubauer
Moore
Lester
Ishmeal
Cheyenne
Mamie Griffin
John W. Griffin
Sidney
Cheyenne Tribune
Edna
Legion of Friends
Jas. O'Kane
Griffin
Royal Neighbors Social at K P Hall Delights Large Crowd
The Royal Neighbors held an enjoyable social and entertainment at K P Hall on Wednesday evening. The hall capacity was tested as many waited for refreshments due to dense crowds. The program included a banjo solo recitations by John Hart Myrtle Lyon a song on small children a recitation by Gertie Sanders a mandolin solo by Jennie Oldershaw a Rushin Hart sunbonnet drill and a closing Royal Neighbors dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. of P. Hall
John Hart Myrtle Lyon
Gertie Sanders
Jennie Oldershaw
Rushin Hart
Royal Neighbors
Moonlit hay ride ends in cliffside adventure and social notes
A moonlit hay ride to Krueger's Lake was ruined by a storm, sending guests to Misa Mayme O'Kane's home for high five prizes won by Grace Hart with F. E. Harvey and Annie McFadden with Geo. Gorham. A 5 mile drive near Sidney yielded lunch, stories, a canyon rescue, milking at the Nelson farm, and a large social gathering hosted by Miss Murlless with jelly bean questions and playful bets about marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krueger
Bobby Burns
Misa Mayme O'Kane
Misa O’kane
Grace Hart
F. E. Harvey
Annie McFadden
Geo. Gorham
Sidney
Willow Springs
Rocke
Nelson Farm
Nelson
Misses Jones
Streeter Marlless
Oberfelder
Mesers
Guy Doran
W. Nelson
Barnhart
Jones
Social party ends with string game and ghostly talk
A lively gathering saw guests pair off via a simple string-on-partner method after sums of fortune and wit separated the linked hearts. A narrated story used local names, followed by an elegant repast and a playful Bob-a-di-bob-bob game before departure into moonlit streets.
Government lecture on tree planting aids Nebraska growers
Geo L Clothier of the forestry division outlined a cooperative government plan to help landowners establish forests. The program replaces seed distribution with expert guidance and irrigation support, noting four upland tree varieties ash white elm mulberry and huckleberry.
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Court House
Geo. L. Clothier
Forestry Division
Div
Bay Department of Agriculture
Pla
Nebraska
Clothier
United States
Mr. Clothier
Mr. McLernon
Rose Street
Clarkson
Wedding Notices Feature At Tux Telegraph Office
Readers learn about wedding cards and invitations being available at the Tux Telegraph office. The notice highlights services for engaged couples seeking formal stationery and time-saving print options.
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Tux
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D. Watkins
Thos. Roberts
Nebraska Stockgrowers’ Association
Roberts
Sidney Story
Robert Ahbara
Bertrand, Neb
State Journal
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