Bryan's Western Tour Bypasses Sidney as Train Fails
The Bryan party led by W. J. Bryan failed to arrive in Sidney Nebraska after a series of mishaps. A train connection was missed causing the expected welcome to collapse. The October leg moved to Kimball and North Platte with speeches postponed and a promised return date in Sidney.
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Sidney
Scotts Bluffa
Kimball
Bryan
Bridgeport
Alliance
Ida Tarbell
Guernsey
Mrs. Candle
Scotta Bluff
Harrisburg
North Platte
Sidney Ia
W. J. Bryan
Evangelist Gates of The Christian Bugle Featured
In Mackaville Kansas the Christian Bugle highlights Evangelist E H Gates son of Wm Gates and recalls his growth in the clergy. The issue includes a lengthy obituary for Mrs J W Ester grandmother of the Gates youth, an longtime resident of the south divide with her husband passing four years ago.
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Christian Bugle
Mackaville
Kansas
E. H. H. Gates
Wm. Gates
Herb
the Bugle
J. W. Ester
Mr. Gates
Railway Commission Visitors Report No Freight Reduction
Mesars, John Paviat and Ernest Worden returned from an eastern trip aimed at the Lincoln railway commission in session. They said the reports favored no future freight rate cuts, arguing wage cuts would harm 20,000 railroad workers and ripple through merchants, farmers, and shippers.
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Mesars
John Paviat
Ernest Worden
Railway Commission
Lincoln
Paviat
Worden
Railway Employes Protective Association
Senate
Know Not The Hour Pioneer Erickson Found Dead In Wagon
August Erickson a north divide pioneer and citizen was found dead in his wagon Saturday morning by Milo Webster after starting for town. The coroner ruled natural causes and a funeral was held Wednesday with no relatives present. He left a large property to go to relatives in Sweden.
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August Erickson
North Divide
Milo Webster
Ed Mayer
Wright
Sweden
Stock-Growers Association Meet in Alliance June 11 12
Courtesy of M Searle reports the annual Stock-Growers Association gathering in Alliance on June 11 and 12. Governor Sheldon and Senator Burkett are listed among prominent participants. The program features discussions on vital stockman issues, plus music and a Stockmen Ball evening hosted for visitors and the South Omaha delegation. May attract Cheyenne county attendees.
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M. Searle
Stock-Growers Association
Alliance
West
Sheldon
Burkett
South Omaha
Cheyenne County
Project Being Pushed by North Platte Engineer
H. S. Welch, civil engineer from North Platte, visited the village yesterday to confer with officials on water works plans. They are drawing plans and estimates for a new system that looks very favorable for the growing village.
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H. S. Welch
North Platte
Whispers On The Wind Plan for Railroad Line Cuts
Report from unnamed sources says the Union Pacific plans heavy work on the Point of Rocks line with a cut off from Herdon to Potter to straighten and shorten the track. An engineer is said to have been ordered to Big Springs to survey a shorter route to Lodgepole.
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U. P
Point of Rocks
Herdon
Potter
Bird
Big Springs
Lodgepole
Rebekah Lodge Members Called to Memorial Service
Members of Rebekah Lodge are asked to assemble at the I O O F hall on Sunday evening June 7 at 7 30 to attend the Memorial service at the M E church.
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Rebekah Lodge
I. O. O. F.hall
M. E. Church
Eighth Grade Graduation at Cheyenne County Opera House
Eighth grade commencement in Cheyenne county marked a first in the region with students from southern Cheyenne schools receiving diplomas. Walter Cary of Lodgepole won top honors. Miss Florence Johnson of district 39 took second by a narrow margin. Superintendent Ritchie led ceremonies with J L McIntosh praising school progress and county officials backing reforms fueling an educational revival.
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Opera House
Cheyenne County
J. L. Mcintoet
J. B. Halston
Ritchie
Mable Closman
Miss. Chase
Sidney
Studt
Alding
Prospectua
Citzens
Fend
Eye ailment relief by Dr Perrigo at Fremony
Patient suffers weak inflamed eyes cross eyes headache and dizziness. Dr Perrigo of Fremony relieves symptoms by removing the cause using nature cures. Announcement states treatment available at Sidney on June 18.
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Perrigo
Fremony
Sidney
County School Exhibit Shines At Courthouse Show
A multi school exhibition at the county courthouse showcases diligent work from southern schools. Judges E McLernon R S McConnell and Rev Gunderman report strong entries in drawing writing arithmetic and geography with awards sent to the Nebraska State Fair.
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Ritchie
Paina
E. McLernon
McConnell
Rev. Gunderman
Minnie Brummond
Clara Kemp
John Sceyfang
Allee Merifield
Robert Birdwell
Elmer Seyfang
Albert Kemp
Paul Ruther
Rose Schimpke
U.S
Eva Lobb
Edith Martino
WJ. S
Joe Schimpke
Nebraska
Marius Christenson
Esther Booth
Glenn Jackson
Edith Martin
One Bennett
Clara Cox
John Mornleck
Carl Seidow
Aletta Foster
Ditto
Phyllis Corbett
Mabel Martin
Charlton Bentley
Gertrude Martin
John Seyfang
Ella John
Ditto Town
Huldal Lindberg
Georgia Martin
Beatrice Pate
Marie Peetz
Hannah Seifer
Doris Bates
Clarence Wright
Olof Pierson
Edith Carmony
Edith Bungert
Dorothy Lindberg
Susia Tucker
Lexh Roovh
Helen Bassett
Mary Mclntosh
Evelyn Doran
Allen Chambers
Edmund Lane
Simla
Sidney Beats Alliance in Opening of New Western Nebraska Park
Sidney pitchers Rodman struck out seven and Pettiton led with three hits as the Sidneys’ win came in a hard fought game against Alliance. McKibbin starred at short with strong defense, while Owens backed up in the field. A six club league may form including Sidney Bridgeport Scottsbluff Mitchell and possibly Bayard Guernsey or Crawford.
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Sidney
Oer Alliance
Alliance Times
Nebraska
Rodman
Owens
Young Pettiton
Lodka
McKibbin
Pettit
W. Rodman
McKibbon
Bridgeport
Scotcabluff
Mitchell
Bayard
Guernsey
Crawford
Railroad Notes Highlight Local Staffing Moves and Incidents
Gideon Winkleman becomes night clerk at the Pacific Hotel. Foreman Murphy\u2019s crew moves to North Platte to finish a project. H A Webb from Jul enburg fails to hear Bryan speak. Chas Cradit joins the round house crew. Roadmaster N Hammer arrives by gasoline car. Brakeman Odell reports Cheyenne room break in with clothing stolen during his run.
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Foreman Murphy
Gange
North Platte
H. A. Webb
Julenburg
Tuesaday
Bryan
Chas. Cradit
Round House
N. Hammer
Odell
Cheyenne
Hail Insurance Offered by Tam Agent for Co
Local agent for the Security Mutual Hail Insurance Co invites inquiries about hail insurance and bail coverage. Contact Leo B. Osborn for details and policies.
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Tam
The
Security Mutual Hail Insurance Co
Leo BE. Osborn
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Mgr
Oberfelder Block
Undertaker
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Rodman-Looschen Land CO
First National Bank
Swan Dedrick, Prop
U. P. Depot
White House
Railway Commission Visitors
Meeting of Stock-Growers’ Association
Baldwin
J. C. Baldwin
Prop
Allance
Railroad Notes
Gideon Winkleman
Pacific Hotel
Hail Insurance
D. J. Scanlon
E. J. Sweet
Alarin
Neb
Lenox Investment Co
Metropolitan Hotel
Sidney, Neb
Krug’s
Fred W. Vath
McKibbin & Son
Dawson Lincoln
Denel Keith
Cheyenne Kimball
Counties
Lexington and
McKibbon & Son
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