Cheyenne County Board Approves Bridges and Repairs 1913
In Cheyenne County Nebraska the Board of County Commissioners met June 16 1912 and approved a contract with The Western Bridge and Construction Co to furnish and install five steel bridges with four 16x16 and one 20x16 sizes, due within ninety days. They authorized refunds on an erroneous tax assessment and approved multiple claims for road and pauper expenses, bridge material, and maintenance across various precincts including Davison Union Valley Lodgepole and Sidney.
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Court House
Sidney
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
Board of County Commissioners
Nels Thorstensen
J. B. Halston
L. R. Barlow
N. T. Doran
Cheyenne
Western Bridge and Construction Company
Western Bridge and Construction Co
Wild Horse Canyon
Union Valley
Davison
Eugene
Oberfelder
Lodgepole
Exchange of Priests Brings Father Link to Town
Father Kampmann leaves Tuesday for Prairie Center Nebraska to exchange parishes with Father Link who arrived this week. Kampmann described as a broad genial man loved by Catholics and non Catholics. the community greets Father Link with warm hospitality and a cordial reception. Cream tested and paid for at once at Kruse's.
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Father Kampmann
Prairie Center
Nebraska
Father Link
Lodgepole Doctor Relocates to Lincoln Practice
Dr. H L Mantor of Lodgepole and family spent Wednesday in Sidney with his brother Dr H E Mantor and wife then left for Lincoln where he will reside permanently. He has purchased a thriving practice there and Lodgepole neighbors wish him success as they regret the move.
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H. L. Mantor
Lodgepole
Sidney
H. E. Mantor
Lincoln
H. L
Reception for Reverend Utesch at Lutheran church
A Tuesday evening reception at the Lutheran church honored Reverend Utesch and his wife. The decor featured greens and flowers, with a cheerful setup in the chapel. A large crowd attended the program organized by Mrs. Essig and others, and refreshments were served at the parsonage.
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Utesch
Lutheran Church
Essig
Frances McDaniel
Hayes
Radcliffe
After the Spectacle Peddler
Nebraska licensed optometrists pursue peddlers selling glasses without licenses under House Roll No. 127 enacted in 1907. The law bans non drug methods for measuring vision and lens fitting with fines up to 100 dollars or 30 days imprisonment. physicians are exempt. The State Board of Examiners cooperates with optometrists to prosecute violators soon.
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Nebraska
Nebraska State Board of Examiners
T. N. Club Meets In Pleasant Garden Setting
The T. N. Club gathered Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Halli in a cordial meeting. The usual program was followed, and members enjoyed a pleasant afternoon likened to the garden of Eden.
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T. N. Club
Lady Rit tenhouse Hive aids orphans and welcomes Lady Locke visit
The Record Keeper reports a $1000 draft from headquarters to fill Emma Yaegle's claim and thanks Lady Maccabees for support to the two orphans Mabel and Harold. The local lodge hosted Supreme Lieutenant Commander Lady Locke who led a business session, initiation, and an illustrated lecture despite stormy weather.
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Lady Locke
Lodge
Mona Corbett
Sidney Defeats Haxtum Seven To Three In Ball Grounds Game
A large crowd watched Sidney beat Haxtum 7 to 3 at the ball grounds Sunday. Rain halted play in the seventh inning. Haxtum arrived with eighteen autos. Irwin Bros. Wild West Band provided music. Sidneys lineup included Sam Fine and Ferry on the mound, while Haxtums stars included Sullivan and Sherman.
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Ball Grounds
Sidney
Haxtum
Cole
Irwin Bros. Wild West Band
Sam Fine
McGowan
Ferry
Symphemus
Bartholomew
Oberfelder
Closman
Joe Fine
Grabill
Sullivan
Sangale
Bickman
Gray
H. Decker
Shannon
Johnson
A. Decker
Sherman
Dinner and Repeat Marks Peetz tenth wedding anniversary
Peter Peetz and wife of Peetz celebrated ten years of marriage with a dinner on the eighth for relatives and friends. The gathering included the Trienen and Sethler families and Mrs. Scanlon, Davoren and Boyer of North Platte, plus Russell Dedrich. The meal was praised though macabrely described. The following Wednesday more guests, including Father Kampmann and Miss Kampmann, joined a similar supper.
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Peter Peetz
Peetz
Trienen
Sethler
Scanlon
Davoren
Boyer
North Platte
Russell Dedrich
Treinen
Father Kampmann
Father Blome
Ss Kampmann
Local Weddings Record Two Ceremonies In Town
At eight o clock on June 17 Reverend Hayes united Walter Leroy Johnson and Mary Bru deen at the Methodist parsonage. June 18 Vincent Frazzis and Tilda Yarden of Denver wed by County Judge Gapen with Emil Carlson and Mrs Carlson present. Frazzio sister to late Charles Lager.
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Hayes
Methodist
Walter Leroy Johnson
Mary Brudeen
Vincent Frazzis
Tilda Yarden
Denver
Gapen
Emil Carlson
Sextorp
Frazzio
Charles Lager
Happy Old Maids Club Grand Gathering
The old maids club held a Friday evening gathering featuring Miss Nannie Anderson. The event highlighted the eatings as a main attraction and allowed visiting bachelors to observe the carefree independence of bachelor girls. Such parties are hosted with cheerful frequency.
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Old Maids Club
Nannie Anderson
Editors Favor Edition for Boosting Nebraska
In Omaha on June 20 editors favor a statewide boost edition for fall. Bureau of Publicity proposes a simultaneous state write up plus hometown story. Each paper sends one thousand copies outside the state. Endorsed by the Nebraska Press Association and referred to the executive committee. Dates to be announced.
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Omaha
Neb
Hve
Nebraska
Bureau of Publicity
Nebraska Press Association
Railroad Notes Reflect Fleet Upgrades and Local Matches
Fuel Inspector C M Highsmith and Superintendent W R Cahill from Omaha visited Sidney on business. Three new 170 class passenger engines are in service on the fourth district, among the largest for Union Pacific as space on the turntable is tight. Electric light stands soon to grace the hotel and dispatcher's building. A gravel floor replaces dirt in the new round house. Theodore Gade starts as hostler helper, Don Ahrens replaces Verner Merifield on vacation in Colorado. A special train to Lodgepole on the 26th will carry fans to the Parks Handley boxing bout. John McFadden returns to office duties nearly recovered from hospital stay. Fred Stevens did not gain expected benefit in Phoenix and has gone home to Indianapolis.
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C. M. Highsmith
Omaha
Sidney
W. R. Cahill
Union Pacific
Round House
Theodore Gade
Roundhouse
Hostler
Don Ahrens
Verner Merifield
Colorado
Lodgepole
Parks- Handley
John McFadden
R. A. Boys
Fred Stevens
Phoenix
Arizona
Indianapolis
Worden Hosts 500 Club Evening With Prize Win
The 500 club met Thursday evening with Mr. and Mrs. BE G Worden hosting a full turnout. A two course luncheon pleased attendees and Mr Hardy won the prize in the game while Mrs McLeester joined as a guest.
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500 Club
BE. G. Worden
Hardy
Mrs. McLeester
Security Preparations for Animals and Poultry Ad
Sidney Drug Co offers a guarantee on security preparations including Worm Powder for horses Poultry Powder Gall Salve Antiseptic Healing Powder Carbolized Disinfectant Stock Powder Lice Powder Rheumatic Liniment Roup and Cold Remedy and Poultry Cholera Remedy.
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Sidney Drug CO
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State of
Frances Willard
General Fund
Theodore “Juedes
E Chambers
Same
LE Davis
P C Kirkpatrick
Mann
John Owens
Barlow
Klopp & Bartlett
Vanced
Ites Abbas Klopp & Bartlett. Co
Hammond & Stephens Co
M Welch Team Co
Omaha Printing Co
Omaha_Printing Co
State Journal Co
SES Co
JW McDaniel
Edith M Stark
Henry Null
Clark
Lloyd Mann
Doran
Fishman
R Barlow
E H Biggs
Potter
C E Weyerts
Ben E Wagner
Chambers
J H Wiker
John Simmons
F E Brown
Fred
David Huff
Laune's Pharmacy
Sidney Lumber Co
Ilueres Mar Apt
Ed Brennan
Lean
Bridge Fund
Empire Bridge Co
Hardesty “Mfg. Co
Peter Meick
Bridgeport Lumber C.o
M Rinicka
J E Easterday
Floyd Glassburn
Thomas Glassburn
SQME
Seseaee
John Lingwall
Samme
Ed Howe
C G Lawrence
Aesae Te Lawrence Ivey
Same Basalt Road Fund
Hollenbeck Mfg. Co
Davison Road
John Deere Plow Co
Herschel Mfg Co
Rein
Frank Rihn
Mat Miller
Mat Binder
George
S T Watson
George Kintz
Bridgeport Lum Co
Herman Kollhoff
Theimann
Fred Bratz
Sidney Road
Hemmer
Colton Road
Herman
Aeraenets
Frank Kurth
Ignatz Meick
Planck
Jasper Jurgens
George Jurgens
Herman Krueger
Emsye
Chambers Road
Troelstrup
CRICT
Kruse's
C. W. Hornaday Merchandise & Grain Company
Sidney and Vicinity
G W. Aornaday
Aunt Sophrony
Fox
New York Evening Sun
Obesfelder Building
Glenn Bliss
T. N
Happy
Railroad Notes
Ford
Detroit
Ford Times
Dept. F
Ford Motor Company
E. C. Stockdi
Cleburne Block
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