Political and disaster items sweep in from Ames to New York
News notes list state offices with names like Peter Mortensen and Norris Brown. A tragic Steamer Slocum fire on the East River kills about 1 200 excursionists. The Nebraska Supreme Court rules on water appropriation after irrigation projects falter, establishing ten year non use as a forfeiture standard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East River
New York City
Steaner Slocum
St. Marks
Supreme Court
Scotts Bluffs Co
Farmers Canal Company
North Platte River
Bayard
State Board of Irrigation
Wm. Frank
Farmers Company
Social events and travel notes from Bridgeport community
A June social at Mrs J T White’s home drew a large crowd. Residents like Mrs Robert Gregg and Miss Edith DeSpain were active visitors. Rev James of Redington preached at the Presbyterian Church. a Sidney ball team faced defeat in poor weather. A July fourth matchup between Alliance and Sterling is planned locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christain Endeavor
J. T White
Robert Gregg
Fred Gilman
Redington
Pearl Nixon
Sidney
Edith DeSpain
Rev
James of Redington
Presbyterian Church
Ickes Community Notes and Local Visits
Mr and Mrs Hiram Eckert spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs J Davison and J P Eckert visited Mayer s Sunday. James Davison Jr and Fred Spencer attended a show in Sidney returning Monday noon. Mrs Ward and relatives Rosie McNulty and Ed Walsh attended services at Sidney. Henry Mayer visited sister Mrs B L Carter and returned Sunday. Mrs Ed Walsh and Rose McNulty spent Thursday afternoon with Mrs Ward. Jacob Eckert made a business trip to Bridgeport Monday. W S Woolkeey pleasant caller at Ickes Sunday bringing a phonograph for local amusement. Mr and Mrs Fred Geis visited Jacob Eckert Monday. Charley Mayer and Jas Davison building a home for A J Davison. Miss Doyle arrived from Chicago and is reported ill this week. Mrs Ward and Miss Kelly visited at Walahes Monday. Sam Eckert has been on the sick list. Miss Maude and Marie Davison spent Friday with the Misses Kelly and Doyle. George Baker was a Sidney visitor Tuesday. Mr Manchester passed through Friday calling old acquaintances. Dalton boasted good ball players who were defeated by the Ieries nine. Better try a smaller town first. We had another fine rain Tuesday night with hail but not enough to damage anything.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram Eckert
J. Davison
J. P. Eckert
Mayer
Jas. Davison Jr
Fred Spencer
Sidney
Ward
Rosie McNulty
Ed. Walsh
Henry Mayer
B. L
A. J. Davison
Miss Doyle
Chicago
Mrs. Ward
Miss Kelly
Walahes
Sam Eckert
Miss Maude
Marie Davison
Kelly
Doyle
George Baker
Mr. Manchester
Dalton
Ieries
Dalton News Highlights and Local Gossips
Section Foreman Smith of Simla visited Dalton on Sunday. David Kemp dined with sister Mrs Emery. The Saunders ball game drew many away, causing Sunday School to falter. Marshal Davis injured after a horse incident north of town. Clif Oliver of Alliance visited Thursday. Local merchants enjoyed a country ride Sunday. R M Patten traveled on a three wheeler Monday toward Jake Schwender and wife of Bridgeport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Simla
David Kemp
Emery
Saunders
Dalton
Marshal Davis
Here
Clif Oliver
Alliance
R. M. Patten
Bridgeport
Jake Schwender
Local Notes on Rains Ranches and Travelers
Riverside reports recent rains easing dryness as Bird Rodgers and Ralph Oliver, with Mary Ryan, travel the region by the river. Anthony and Edna Johnséon attend Children’s Day at the Irving Schoolhouse. Pat Rowlan goes to Bridgeport for ranch supplies while John Blease and witnesses report on homestead proof at Sidney. A. D. Waggy cites a wolf kidnap claim and a booted suspect. calves branded at M. C. Ranch with Bird Rodgers and Frank Irving among the helpers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Oliver
Mary Ryan
Nebraska
Pat Rowlan
Bridgeport
John Blease
Sidney
Mr. Elsass
A. D. Waggy
Debkosh
St. Louis
M. C
Vic Bierbower visits Sidney and town ties
Twenty years ago from the Telegraph June 14 items show Vic Bierbower visiting Sidney while railroad layoffs affect Julesburg. A. J. Haskell ships 80 000 pounds north and Philip Musheid sends about 6000 pounds of wool to Philadelphia. A city meat market sale and Fort Sidney troop orders appear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Haskell
Philip Musheid
Philadelphia
J. Neubauer
Henry Bartling
H. H. Libby
S. Kellner
Sidney
Public Sale at Washburns Livery Barn Sidney Neb
Public sale listing for June 2 1904 at Washburns Livery Barn Sidney Nebraska beginning 1 pm includes 17 head horses mares three years plus, one black buggy team all halter broke no brands. Terms six months with approved security 10 percent interest five percent cash discount. OlOFF Schwartz owner B A Jones clerk.
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Oloff Schwartz
B. A. Jones
Memoirs of Villard Describe a Greeley Visit in the Rockies
In Henry Villard's Memoirs a meeting with Greeley in the Rockies unfolds at the Denver House hotel where a distressed philosopher, recovering from an accident, storms into the bar. He pleads for quiet and urges guests to quit gambling and drink, delivering a lengthy appeal that leads to gambling stopping and the bar closing nightly during his stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Villard
Greeley
Rockies
Tribune
Denver House
City
Tipplers
Mr. Villard
Bank Statement and Land Office Notice from 1904 Nebraska
A 1904 bank balance sheet shows assets including loans and discounts and U S bonds with a legal tender note line item. A separate Interior Department land office notice announces a contest affidavit against Willet McCombs for land in Nebraska and a public appearance date.
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U.S
Ted Total
Custody Hearing Set in Sidney for Alford C Hamilton
In Cheyenne County Nebraska on June 6 1904 Judge James Sted orders a hearing for Alford C Hamilton custody. Henry M Hamilton seeks to relinquish rights and services while T Rice and Mary A Rice request guardianship. Hearing scheduled for July 6 1904 at the county courthouse with publication in Sidneyelegraph for four weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Cheyenne County
Henry M. Hamilton
Alford C. Hamilton
T. Rice
Mary A.rice
Sidney
Sidneyelegraph
James Tock PR. Sted
Spat
Notice to Creditors and Land Claim in Sidney Nebraska
Notice to creditors of the estate of William Blult deceased. Creditors meet the executors June 24 1904 at 10 am in Cheyenne County Court Room to present claims for examination adjustment and allowance. Six months to file. one year for executors to settle from June 1 1904. Also notice of public land entry by Henry J Snyder in Sidney Nebraska July 6 1904 with witnesses named and claims for Hay ped syeli etc.
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William Blult
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
Said
Sidney Telegraph
James Tuckis
Department of the Interior, Land Office
Sidney
Henry J. Snyder
Ann EF. Snyder
Paul KR. Borg
Wiliam Otteman
John Otteman
Benjamin Mitchell
wAll
McIxrosxh
Notice of land contest in Nebraska land office
United States Land Office Sidney Nebraska June 4 1904. John E Sanders contests Tillie Colburg for entry 3173 section 6 township 16 range 4. The deceased claimant Tillie Colburg died about three years ago and did not reside on or cultivate the land. Contestant states absence seven years before death and non military service. Due publication of notice ordered for Aug 2 1904.
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Department of the Interior
United States Land Office
Sidney
Neb
John E. Sanders
Tillie Colburg
U.E
Mary
Nile
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
United States
Spain
Nebraska
Rod. Harkis
Necelver
Land Office Notice of Contest in Nebraska
Land Office in Sidney Nebraska on April 2 1904 hears a contest by Metchior Herbert against Rudolph Studt entry 440 dated June 10 1901 for parts of section 4 township 13 north range 8 west. Allegations claim lack of residence absence over six months no improvements and possible speculative entry. A hearing set for June 1 1904 before the Register and Receiver. notice published.
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Department of the Interior
United States Land Office
Sidney
Metchior Herbert
Rudolph Studt
North Range
Rudolph Stuht
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
United States
Spain
Nebraska
LL. McIntosa
R. D. Hanris
Contest Notice in Land Office at Sidney
Minnie Busacker contests Harry Hawkins entry for the southwest quarter of section 28 township 17 north range 49 west. Suspension due to abandonment and lack of improvements or cultivation. appearance required July 12 before the Register and Receiver at Braska. Publication ordered due to inability to effect personal service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
United States Land Office
Sidney
Minnie Busacker
Harry Hawkins
North Range
Navy
Marine Corps
United States
Spain
Nebraskia
Hargis
Contest Notice in Nebraska Land Claim Case
NONTEST NOTICE. Land Office Sidney Nebraska April 20 1904. Contestant James Ward declares Helena J McAleese has abandoned land with no improvements for over six months and not due to military service. Hearing set for 10 PM June 18 1904 at United States Land Office Sidney. Publication due to inability to serve personally. Harkin Receiver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
United States Land Office
Sidney
Neb
James Ward
Helena J.mcaleese
Northwest Quarter
Township
Worth Range 51
Helena McAleese
Army
Pavy
Marine Car
United States
Offcer
Sean
Spain
Sydney
Harkin
Land Office Notice of Contest for Desertion of Land Claim
Land Office Sidney Nebraska May 2 1904 Peter Neslund files contest against James E Dennis entry for northeast quarter section 12 township 16 north range west. Claimant alleges Dennis abandoned land over six months and not due to military service. Allegation to be heard July 25 1904 at 10 am before Register and Receiver. Publication ordered. Receiver R J Harris signs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
United States Land Office
Stiney
Neb
James W. Iddings
Willet McCombs
H. FE
Navy
Maine
United States
Sprain
Sidney
Nebraska
IMI
Peter Neslund
Tumes E. Dennis
North Range O West
James FE. Dennis
James E. Dennis
Army
Marine Corps
Spain
Piven States Land Office
Ne- Pasi
Land Office contest notice on Powell land in Nebraska
A contest affidavit filed by Mark O Thompson against Thomas Powell entry 1065 for the southwest quarter of section 22 township 17 range 50. Powell allegedly failed to plant any trees or cultivate for tree culture for ten years. land shows no trees or cultivation. Hearing set for 10 o clock August 3 1904. Publication ordered by Hieard Haters Receiver.
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Ww Department of the
States Land Office
Shuney
Neb
John wWttemen
Oscar Wo Morsiem
Issa
Oscar W. Morgan
United States
Register and
United States Land Office
Sidney
Nebraska
J. L. McIntosh
Register
R. D. Harris
Department of the Interior
Mark O. Thompson
Thomas Powell
Nebraskia
Mary
Haters
Local Government Directory and Church Notice
The Telegraph Directory lists elected officials for the Sixth Congressional District and local roles in Chadron including governor lieutenant governor secretary of state and attorney general. It also notes the Evangelical Lutheran Church service times with Pastor J. S. Leamer and session details for Sunday school and prayer meeting.
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Wax Coven
Mickey
G. McGilton Bocrerney
THE
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Leamer
Community church services and fraternal notices
Local church listings include Methodist and Catholic services with Sunday school, Epworth League, and prayer meetings. A Dunkard Mission, plus multiple fraternal orders and lodges such as Royal Neighbors, Masons, O E S, IOOF, Woodmen of the World, and K of P are noted with meeting schedules and officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunkard Mission
Dunkyard Church
J. U. Slinglupf
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13Th Judicial District
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North Platte KE
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We AK
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UW. Lee
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C.C. Danforth
Aes
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V. Doran
Alice Johnson
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Methodist Episcopal Church
C. J. Osborn
Epworth
J. T. Hagemab
Catholic Church
Ogallala
Father Devane
Christ Church Episcopal
Whitehouse
Royal Neighbors
F. Hall
Nellie Tucker
Kittie Washburn
Frank Welch Lodge
A. F
A.M
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O. F
Swithh
N. G
Rebecca Degree
Ruby Stuart
N. G. Maa
J. W. Neuaon
E. V. Bumner
A.J. Haske
Adj
Sidney Vump
M. W.of A
Frank Ackenman
Bidney Lodge
Frank Ackerman
M. W. Wr
Shoemaker
Hopson
H. J. Snyder
Providence
O. E
Masonic Hall
F. H. King
W. M
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Sidney Lodge No
Elca Williams
Hit
Loyal Mystic Legion of America
J.C. Hupsonx
W.C. Eona Murlless
Ser
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Lady Maccabees
C.C. F. Halla
Annie Haart
C. Mise MauGte Syyver
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Royal Highlanders
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Lemons, Lee, and Treus
Fdney
Woodman of the World
K. of
B. Hall
J.R. Merifield
M. A
Shipman
Macaniey
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