State Officers and Local Organizations Listed
A dense roster lists state officers Governor W. A. Porter Lieutenant Governor A B Gilbert Secretary of Etute Wm F Porter Auditor John Connell Treasurer J Th Messerve Attorney General C J Smythe Superintendent Public Instruction W R Jackson Commissioner Public Lands and Buildings J W Wolfe U S Land Office Register M A Daugherty Receiver R Y Warriss District and local officials C H Grimes E A Cary and others named for North Platte and Sidney areas. Includes church services, school board, teachers, and numerous fraternal groups with meeting times and officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Porter
A. B. Gilbert
Wm. F. Porter
John Connell
J. Th. Messerve
C.J. Smythe
W. R. Jackson
J. W. Wolfe
Two Mrs Reagan and Jamesie Join Big Family Play
Harlem Life notes a playful invitation for Jamesie to join others in games with the Two Mrs. Reagan and the Two William Tell. Lottie complains Fred’s affection waned after a dated letter lacking endearments. Edith teases about a suitor exposing masculine pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lottie
Fred
Edith
Boston Transcript
Death of Emma Abbott in Denver After Faust Singing
In Denver Emma Abbott, famed lyric soprano, dies of typhoid pneumonia after performing Faust. A dying 18-year-old girl from a wealthy family witnessed her farewell scenes, while Abbott sang The Old Folks at Home and other pieces before the fatal illness. The scene at the hotel and the singer’s final hours are recounted with reverent detail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Rocky Mountains
Emma Abbott
Faust
Miss Abbott
Lyric
Opera
Angels of the Heavenly Choir
H. C Stevenson
Atlanta Constitution
German Military Service Rules for Emigration and Return
The New York Herald outlines German policy on emigration before 17, allowing nine months in Germany with return trips of similar length to avoid conscription. After 17, leaving is prohibited without service, with temporary permits to 20 if a bond is posted. Failing the bond bars return until 45, after which return is allowed. Deserters before 45 face two to three years in a fortress and confiscation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
New York Herald
Barbers and Widmakers in Austria and Courtly Feasts
The Barbers and Wigmakers union in Vienna enforces strict apprentice rules for men and women, with women serving longer apprenticeships. Barbers earn little, shaving at 5 cents and haircuts at 8 cents. The article also recounts Queen Elizabeth’s ceremonial dinner, a tale of Frau Blumenthal securing 20 marks per 1000 for her husband’s play, White Horse Inn, and a cashier’s misstep yielding her full share.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austria
Scientific American
England
Berlin
Frau Blumenthal
Lessing Theater
Herr Blumenthal
Zui Weissen Roesse
White Horse Inn
Germany
Helped by the Physician to Frederick the Great
The eminent Hanover physician Zimmerman aided Frederick the Great in his last illness. The king asked if he had helped many into another world and the doctor offered a cautious reply, pairing truth with flattery while noting modesty about his own honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zimmerman
Hanover
Frederick the Great
Union Pacific Offers Cut Rate for National Education Meet
Union Pacific promotes a greatly reduced fare of one fare plus 2.00 for the round trip to Los Angeles for the National Educational Association meeting July 11–14, 1899. It highlights Palace sleeping cars dining services and other amenities as a top choice for summer travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Educational Association
Los Angels
Cal
Union Pacific
Washington
Los Angeles
Omaha
Kansas City
Pacific Coast
E. R. Breisch
Generous Giveaway Promotes Dr King’s New Discovery
The makers have donated over ten million free trial bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds. The medicine is claimed to cure asthma bronchitis hoarseness and all throat chest and lung diseases. a free trial bottle is offered by W F Bassett, a local druggist. Prices 50 cents to 1. guarantee or refund. Testimony from P Ketcham of Pike City California lauds Chamberlain’s Pain Balm for sciatic rheumatism relief. Available through dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
W. F. Bassett
P. Ketcham
Pike City
Cal
Chamberlain
Contest Notice in U S Land Office Sidney Nebraska
Firth Booth files contest against Homestead Entry 2978 held by Charles W. Smith alleging abandonment and nonresidence since filing. Contestants must appear July 26 at 10 a m before the register and receiver. publication ordered due to lack of personal service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Land Office
Sidney
Neb
Jacob A Sehwander
Mary Persson Vontestee
Mary Persson
United States Land Office
Nebraska
Sanac
Sidney Neb
John V Strandberg
Nels C Pederson
Gust Erickson
Oli Nelson Peter Nelson
Seatorp
Roucey D. Harts
U.S. Land Office
Sidney, Neb
Firth Booth
Charles W. Smith
Matt Paugherty
Contest Notice to Swart Timber Culture Entry Proceeding
William F. Moore files a contest against Timber Culture Entry No 781 alleging failure to plant and cultivation through years ending 1883 to 1897. Notice requires Swart to appear and respond at 10 p.m. July 27 1999 before the U S land office in Sidney Nebraska. publication ordered after due diligence prevented personal service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney, Neb
William F. Moore
Charles O. Swart
United States Land Office
Sidney
Nebraski
U.S. Land
Une
Elisha B. Graham
James H. Robinson
Contested Homestead Claim Listed For Hearing in Sidney
United States Land Office at Sidney Nebraska announces Otis D. Lyon contest against Homestead entry 259 by William N. Collins. Alleged abandonment and noncompliance with cultivation laws to be proved July 31, 1899, before the Register and Receiver. publication by Marr DauGuerty, Receiver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney, Neb
Sidney
Neb
Josie Zimmerman
H. E. No
John W. McDaniel
Martin Roresen
Ernest B. Rogers
Elam T. Leeman
Rosier P. Harris
Register
U.S. Land Office
Otis D. Lyon
William N. Collins
William N. Collings
United States Land Office
Marr DauGuerty
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Telegraph Directory
National Body
Renate
John M. Thurston Omalut
L. Hayward
Nebraska City
W. J. Greene
Kearney
R.Y. Warris Register
M.A. Daugherty
Owens Bith
Wilcox North Platte
Cozud
H. M. Grimes
North Phitte E. A. Cary
A. Pease
Sidney Sherffl
Frank King
Lapeer
Bullock
Dodgepole
J Neubauer
Lyon
Shiney
Robt
LE Willis
Camp Clark
Bassett
Hess
Gapen
WR. Woods
Weyerts
Rowan
Fred Lindberg
Redington
FE. McLernon
J. Neubauer
Dawson
Griffith
A. D. Stewitts
James J. McIntosh
Justina Whitehead
Minnie Chase
JC Neubauer
Melee
Julia McFadden
L. Fo Shelton
Nelson
Curch BS
Methodist Episcopal Church
Catholic Church
Ogallala
Epw Mvenici
Triest
Episcopal Church
Tos. Bakes
Royal Neighbors
Krertn Washburn
Oracle
Catherine Lyon
Frank Welch Lodge
A. F
A. M
Hos
Sidney Lodge
T. B. Dawson
N.A
K. Greenler
Rebecca Degree
Island Ad
Emma Dawson
N. G
Lily Cnowiss
E. V. Sumner
A. Ghannaman
J.W. Neeson
Adj
Henry A. Morrow
Lierage
Ishmael
W. R.C
A. Ragan
Misa Maggie Snyder
Sec’y
M. W. of A
W. PL Mines
W.C
M. J. Sanpers
L. F. Cuoaman
W. M
F. G. Garrriti
Recorder
WO. T. M
DR. Snyder
L. H. Borpwett
K. K
Providence
O. E
Musonte
Valeska Neubauer
W. M. M. J. BuLvocx
U. W
Board Village
J.J
Barbers of
Omaha Illustrated Bee
Carpenter
Boytbus
Jnibus Lapibus Sittf Girlorum
Hillsboro News
National Educational Association Meeting
Mary
A. Beard
Claremore
Ark
Edgar North
Ney
Lewis M. Myers
John RF. Lindl
Lisco
John H. Chinges
Taupeer
Williams Stillwell, Sr
Rontey l Harris
Harm A Fecht
Herman G. Milter
Henry G Hinrlehs
Henry Vick
Fred Bratz
Thong
Rolly D Thagus
Nee Ice
Sidney Nebo
Daly
Herman Uf. Brauer
Fritz Brauer
Ernst Uf Boekstroiter
John W Brackhage
Roniey D. Wars
A. Jones
Attorney At Law
Chowins Block
J L. McIntosh
AT Law
A. D. Stowitts
Oberfelder Building
Robt. H. Willis, C. E
Cheyenne County
North Platte River
Pumpkin Creek State Board of Irrigation
Camp Clarke
Nncoln G. Simon
The
Bank of Nebraska
James A. Norcross
Dawson Co
Lexington
Tang
Elene McCarthy
Jerry McCarthy
William Ho Cary
Christian F. Vollstaedt
Martin Boresen
Rosey D. Harris
OHN Anderson
Neb. Range
Lodgepote Creek
Hlorses
Redingeton
Pumpkin Creek
Iso
Erry Finn
LaPeur
Nebr
Range
W. Harper
High Eins
Hac Radcliff
Anger Cedar Creek
Eurmark
Murses
W Co
Lodgepole
Lodgepole Creek
Cheyenne Co
Cottonwood Creek
Logan Co
Cole
Prince
Watkins
Bry
Barron
Postoffice
Colton
Pitts
Draw
Brand
James I. Zimmerman
Richard Nkrouger
Martin Boreson
James
J. Paul Kappler
James & Zimmerman
Joseph Prohnaska
Ety D. Wankis
James D. Wolken
Clerk District Court
Adams County
Hastings
Slaney
Isaac N. Ware
Very _ Vick
Herman G. Muller
Twenry
Rosey
Hanatis
Marr DauGnerry
Ozmanlis
Ove
Tsuew Liniment Co
Lucas Avs
St.louis
D. J. Scanlan
Roge Street
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