Reservoir plan centers on Colorado site near Sterling
Colorado advises a reservoir under the irrigation law with first construction in northwestern Colorado. Sterling reports 39 townships along the Platte from Sterling toward Nebraska were withdrawn from entry by Washington telegraphic orders, though local offices say Cheyenne county lands remain open. The proposed reservoir area covers about 900,000 acres in Colorado and Nebraska fed by South Platte and Pawnee Creek, two miles west of Sterling in the Pawnee Basin.
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Colorado
Sterling
Platte Rivers
Sidney
Nebraska
Cheyenne County
Interior Department
Washington
Sterling Land Office
Sidney Land Office
Weld
Sedgwick
Logan
Cheyenne
Pawnee
South Platte
Pawnee Creek
Former Sand Hills ranchman Henry Tracy Arrested on Rustling Charge
Henry Tracy was arrested in Alliance by Sheriff Babb on rustling three horses and a colt, brought to Sidney for arraignment before County Judge Tucker. Tracy pleaded not guilty. hearing set for July 31. Bond set at $500, or he remains jailed. Complainant Robert Hurt, a ranch employee, claims theft occurred about April 1.
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Henry Tracy
Sand Hills
Alliance Wednesday
Babb
Robert Hart
Tracy
Sidney
Tucker
Robert Hurt
F. W. Lester
Moonlit field aid boosts farmers and binders
Editorial notes moonlight nights aid farmers as they run binders by night and rest in the heat of day. The Romine store changes hands with sale near forty thousand dollars including Bridgeport branch. Wright of Winter Creek precinct details a grasshopper poison recipe using bran Paris Green molasses water and sow broadcast for large-scale control.
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Romine
Win
Blackburn
Mncie
Bridgeport
Gering Courier
F. L. Wright
Winter Creek
Union Pacific Round Trip Tickets From Nebraska Sale
For the tenth tournament the Union Pacific offers a single fare round trip from all Nebraska points. Tickets on sale August 4 to 7, from Sidney at 7.91 dollars. For more information contact agent W. D. Clifton.
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Union Pacific
Nebraska
Sidney
W. D. Clifton
Burlington Route Seeks Nebraska Farm and Stock Photos
J Francia from Omaha announces a photo contest for Nebraska farm and stock scenes. Prizes range from 5 to 25 dollars in cash with trips to Chicago St Louis Denver and the Black Hills. Additional information available from the General Passenger Agent Omaha.
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Nebraska
Burlington
Chicago
St. Louis
Denver
Black Hills
J. Francia
Omaha
Oberfel Der's Sells Fashion Accessories And Hats
A local shop at Oberfel Der's offers a range of genre furnishings including neckwear collars underwear fancy socks and straw hats for shoppers seeking period style pieces.
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Oberfelder’s
Brakeman Killed in Collision at Lorenzo Station
Lorenzo Monday night accident kills Burl ington brakeman R Robbins while unloading merchandise from a way car. His body found east of the east switch. coroner waives inquest. Remains sent to Alliance and Aurora for burial. Robbins married last spring and leaves a wife. He belonged to the First Nebraska Regiment.
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R. Robbins
Burlington
Lorenzo Station
Sidney
Wright
Alliance
No. 302
Aurora
Neb
Robbins
Leaves
Nebraska
Phillippines
Congressman's Rail Trip Highlights Wyoming Visit
Congressman Mondell of Wyoming rode the Burlington to Newcastle Tuesday morning. The line reports yard improvements, new staff at Union Pacific, and a strike dynamic with blacksmiths at Omaha and Armstrong. Local travel notes mention Hot Springs trips and multiple personnel moves along the line.
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Congressman Mondell
Wyoming
Newcastle
Burlington
Dalton Post Office Opens Its Doors to Public
The new Dalton post office began operations last Monday as residents welcomed a federal service addition. Community updates note visits from Omahan guests, school board meetings, and a social at the Opera House. Weekend travels included trips to Denver and Deadwood with future expectations for Sidney real estate growth.
Land Lands Move to Nonresidents in Cheyenne County
A July 1 1902 letter from Land Commissioner B A McAllarter warns that Nebraska lands east of Cheyenne county will be opened to non residents soon. Local buyers are urged to act immediately through O D Lyon at Sidney Nebraska while residents get preference.
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O. D. Lyon
Union Pacific Land Department
Mr. Lyon
Postoffice
Omana
Neb
Sidney
Sik
Nebraska
Cheyenne
B. A. McAllarter
Notice For Bids On Dalton Stone School House
Notice is given that bids for erecting a stone school house in District No. 91 Dalton Neb are due by noon Tuesday August 6 1902 and building must be finished by September 20 1902. Specifications include an 18 by 24 interior space with 11 foot high walls and a 9 foot ceiling four 12 by 16 windows a 2 by 8 inch door brick flue and a 8 by 6 foot platform. The board may reject any bids and details are available from EM. Andreen Director Dalton Neb.
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Dalton
EM. Andreen
Neb
Spring Wagons and Buggies Offer Wide Vehicle Line
C. D. Essie advertises a full year stock of spring wagons and buggies with low bed rock prices and full warranties. Customers urged to examine the line, learn terms, and try the goods.
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Bed Rock
For Sale Two Short Horn Bulls and a White Face Bull
Two four year old Short Horn bulls and a two year old White Face Claude bull are offered for sale or trade. Further details available from the undersigned or at the ranch eight miles east of Sidney. P. R. Bornquist.
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Sidney
P. R. Bornquist
Neb
Estrayed Cattle From Kruse Ranch In Nebraska
Five head of cattle branded O F 8 on either hip estrayed from E Kruse ranch in Sidney Nebraska. Liberal reward offered for information leading to recovery.
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E. Kruse
Sidney
For Sale or Rent Metropolitan Hotel Cheyenne Wyo
For Sale or Rent the Metropolitan Hotel is offered on liberal terms. Contact Addrene G. E. Swan at 622 W. 24th St Cheyenne Wyoming. For Sale several fine geldings some trained for saddle or harness. Inquire LAWRENCE Bros Sidney Nebraska.
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Metropolitan Hotel
G. E. Swan
24Th St
Cheyenne
Wyo
Lawrence Bros. Sidney
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J. M. Glasgow
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Idaho
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Colo
Jack Dozier
Ft. Collins
Dozier
Corporation
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Simla
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South Omaha
Josephine Levy
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J W. Davis
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T. F Wiser
Lena Mueller
Chas. Cullatuin
Wia
Opera House
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Mabel Gapen
Leonard Butler
F. A. Gapen
Foster
Chadron
Prof
Beard
Woodriver
Sidney School
C. H. Worthing and Son
Overton, Neb
Worthing
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James O'Kane
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H. T. Clark
Deadwood
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Sidney Real Estate
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