Henry Wells Home Struck by Lightning
A heavy rainstorm hit Garden County. The two story frame dwelling on the H L Wells ranch 20 miles northeast of town was struck by lightning hitting the chimney and a upstairs partition, starting a fire in the bedroom occupied by Judith and Henri. The girls escaped with help from Mr Wells and extinguished the flames. None were injured and the family was grateful the house was not totally destroyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Wells
Judith
Henri
Gardens
Garden County News
Car Crash Near Hershey Involving Doctor From Sidney
Last evening H C Norman returning from North Platte saw his Ford badly smashed after a large speeding car eastbound struck it. The other driver, who initially refused identification, claimed to be a Sidney doctor. Newspapers may pursue the driver if this is the same man tied to a past Hershey incident.
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North Platte
H. C. Norman
Ford
Norman
Sidney
Hershey
Hershey Times
Sidney Man Claims Early Car Crossing of South Stage Hill
Sidney resident Sid ney Man Led J. C. Livons recalls being among the first to cross the south stage hill by car, recounting a long-ago feat with a different road and vehicle. The tale comes from a visit to Gerling and notes the Courier’s prior assurance it could be done.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Livons
Sidney
Gerling
South Stage Hill
Mr. Livoni
Gering
Very Painful Accident Master Kenneth Heinline
Kenneth Heinline, son of Mr and Mrs A J Heinline, suffered a severe accident Wednesday injuring the third finger of his right hand. Prompt medical care by Dr Palmer saved the finger after it was nearly severed between the first joint and the nail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Heinline
A. J. Heinline
Palmer
Brigdeport News-Blade
Advertisement in Ime Telegraph Drives County Reach
An advertisement in Ime Telegraph claims strong results by reaching a majority of county residents, highlighting broad local impact and broad audience penetration for advertisers seeking wide visibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ime
Lewellen Man Killed Self in Accidental Shooting
Lee Andrew French of Lewellen died at his home May 28 1922 at age 33 after an 88 revolver fired while he intended to shoot a cat. Neighbors found him in an empty lot with the weapon nearby and five loaded shells. The burial followed in the Garden County News account noting he previously lived in the sand hill country and was the brother of Mrs. Ted Fiesterman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A
Earl Miller
French
Sand Hill Country
Ted Fiesterman
Here
Lee Andrew French
Grenola
Kansas
Lewellen
Nebraska
Garden County News
Postmaster Appointed for Gurley in 1902
Gurley Citizen reports R Morey received the official appointment as postmaster for Gurley on May 18 1902. The office is expected to be checked over and Mr Morey will locate it in the former Gurley State Bank building in early June.
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R. Morey
Gurney
Morey
Gurley State Bank
Gurley
Fainting in Santo Sebastiano Novel Counts
In the five volume Victorian work Santo Sebastiano the main characters fainted at specified counts Julia de Clifford eleven times Lady Delamere four times Lady Theodosia four times Lord Glenbrook two times and Lord Dalimare two times reflecting dramatic conventions of the era
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Santo Sebastiano
Julia de Clifford
Lady Delamere
Theodosia
Lord Glenbrook
Lord Dela- Iimare
County Commissioners Hold Regular Cheyenne Meeting
Cheyenne County Nebraska board met at the courthouse in Sidney on June 7 1922 with all members present. They appointed two year and three year Fair Board members to replace the outgoing terms and reviewed a $71.38 claim for state surveyor expenses in a boundary dispute between Cheyenne and Deuel counties.
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Fair Board
Cheyenne County
Potter Howard
Sunol
Nebraska
Peter Nelson
Sextorp
Otto Krueger
Dalton
Claude Moorhead
Lodgepole
J. T. Rodger
Weyerts
Joseph Johnson
Potter
A. B. Persinger
Cheyenne
Deuel
WL. R. Barlow
Wm. Goding
J. I. Reel
Poison Plant Found Behind Cattle Deaths in Morrill County
Dr J M Simpson a county veterinary investigated cattle deaths in Morrill County and identified Zigadenus or death camas as the poison. The plant, about a foot tall with thin green leaves and small white flowers, resembles an onion at the base, leading children to mistake it for white onions. Thousands of sheep die yearly in the West from zigadenus, and this is its first documented discovery in western Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Simpson
Morrill County
Simpson
Nebraska
Aliance Herald
Newspaper advertising called most effective
Robert M. Searle, president of Consolidated Gas and Electric Corp of Rochester, NY, publically stated that newspaper advertising played a key role in his company’s success. He called it the shortest route to maximum business and lowest cost for customers, emphasizing public service, civic boosting, and education on how to save time and money with gas and electricity. He urged producers to see increased production and better working conditions through gas and electric devices and affirmed customers’ right to fair treatment at all times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert M. Searle
Consolidated Gas and Electric Corporation of
Rochester
N. Y
Sedrle
Mrs Taylor injured after porch fall at Gurley residence
Mrs Taylor fell from a porch at the Dr A A Tarsen residence on Saturday night and was badly shaken, with internal injuries feared. Reports say she is suffering intensely as the Gurley Citizen notes.
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Mra
LU. B. Taylor
Telegraph Adverts Boost Revenue for Both Sides
Advertisers warn that skipping ads in The Telegraph harms both sellers and buyers by reducing reach and revenue. The message emphasizes mutual benefit from continued advertising in the paper.
Parents of Alexander Hamilton and birth details
Alexander Hamilton was born at Charles Town on the Island of Nevis in the West Indies on January 11, 1757. He appears to be the natural son of Scottish trader James Hamilton, who died on St. Vincent around 1799, and Rachel Levine Faucette of French Huguenot descent who had separated from her husband earlier.
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Alexander Hamilton
Charles Town
Island of
Nevis
West Indies
James Hamilton
Island
St. Vincent
Rachel Levine
Faucette
Ministerial Sarcasm on the Platform with Opponent
A reminiscence recalls Sir Richard McBride as premier of British Columbia during a tense platform moment. His rival delivered a withering critique, then McBride spoke for half an hour without naming the foe and ended with a sly jab. Hello, Bilt You here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard McBride
British Columbia
Sir Richard
Richard
Bilt
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