Preparations for a Big Fourth of July in Sidney
Sidney preps a July Fourth celebration with a parade from the Skating Rink at 10 a.m. led by Marshal Chas Trognitz, oratory by Hon. John A. Davies of Omaha, games and races, greased pig, greased pole, green mule exhibition, baseball game Kimball club vs Sidney club, and a dance at the Skating Rink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharp
Marshal Chas
Trognitz
Court House
John A. Davies
Omaha
House of Representative
Sidney
First-class Photography by H G Hall in Bidney
H G Hall, Bidney's resident photographer, advertises new styles and artistic finishes. He guarantees permanence of photographs and invites customers to examine specimens in the Chowins Block.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G. Hall
Bidney
Local notes from Union Valley on heat and community life
The column records heat and wind, a water famine, and stock concerns in Union Valley. It mentions Henry Weisenman assisting in well work, Steve Bubb’s hunting rifle, a torn pony after a barb wire incident, a popular ice cream party, and quiet school elections in districts 80 and 54. It notes cattle care warnings, crop outlook, and local political expectations around McKinley and Bryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry G Heinrich
Union Valley
Andy
Riverside Reapings
Riverside and local residents report extreme heat with 106 degrees noted one day last week. Visits include Mrs P Rowlan and daughter with Miss Nora Hagerty at Remabarg ranch and Mrs L M Meyer at the Johnson home. Smith and Oliver returned from a river trip and a Lee Johnston & Co salesman toured the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Rowlan
Nora Hagerty
Remabarg's
Misa Johnson
Smith
Oliver
Lee Johnston & Co
St. Louis
Local travelers and cattle movement noted in region
John Hagerty drove to Bridgeport with lumber on Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Ed Smith A H Smith and Rob Walsh passed through toward Sidney on Friday. R H Willis measured the river last Tuesday. D W White plans haying and ware shipping sale. Mr Lape visited during the week. Mrs L Young leased her ranch to an eastern party for cattle. Smith Bros moved cattle to Compass Cattle ranch for summer. Several parties passed to Bayard ball game. An outfit with cattle from O Neal Nebraska also passed through.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hagerty
Bridgeport
Ed Smith
A. H. Smith
Rob Walsh
Sidney
R. H. Willis
D. W. White
Mr. Lape
L. Young
Bayard
O’neal, Neb
Local notes on farms, auctions, and town life in area
Mr Libby heads to McCulligan canyons to guard his horses in his home pasture for the summer. A calm school meeting elects W W Young as moderator and allocates 25 for the school library. Auctions and land sales unfold as Euclid Martin of Omaha handles Maxwell estate lands with bids rising to 2950 for Clarke. M Hanawald of Aurora buys Miles ranch at Camp Clarke, planning cattle stock and relocation with his sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Libby
McCulligan Canyons
W. W. Young
Sunol
Yarlett
Euclid Martin
Omaha
Wm. J. Maxwell
J. L. McIntosh
J. J. McIntosh
Jas. H. McIntosh
Augustus W. Clarke
Pappillion
Neb
M. Hanawald
Aurora, Neb
W.P. Miles
Camp Clarke
Reverend Moore in Sidney for quarterly conference plans North Platte residence
Rev R J Moore presiding elder of the M E church North Platte district visits Sidney for quarterly conference and plans to visit all churches on his trip. He contemplates building a residence at North Platte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. 8. Moore
M. E
North” Platte
Moore
North Platte
Alliance Brush branch lines include four stations and travel notes
The Burlington route maps the Alliance-Brush branch with four stations from Sidney to Sterling and four from Sidney to Sterling. Personnel changes include Castor arriving from Bridgeport and going east, Langton in Sidney, Kelly resigning and Bomberg filling the boiler vacancy. A 17 jewel watch rule for road workers aims to cut accidents. repairs near Kimball, trips to Salt Lake, yard duties, and minor injuries are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Alliance-Brush
Sidney
Bridgeport
Marlow
Dalton
Simla
Alden
Sterling
Lorenzo
Mercer, Winston
Minto
A. W Atkins
Tobias Castor
North Platte
J. G. Baker
North Platte river visit highlights Bridgeport growth
The local scribe and A L Chase visited the North Platte river Sunday to report a new city near Bridgeport. The depot and railroad buildings look substantial, suggesting Bridgeport may become a railroad division and a major stock shipping point. The town has about eighteen business structures but no residences or painted buildings yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Chase
North Platte River
River Valley
Bridgeport
Bridgeport Teams and Railroad Work Dominate Valley News
The North Platte Valley reports a bumper hay crop and record alfalfa yields while Bridgeport fans pack the stands as the Bayard game ends in spirited support. Burlington crews advance 25 miles of track toward Sidney with a July 20 target, under contractors Atkins & Co and O'Shea, who plan bridges and a Dakota granite viaduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. J. O’shea
Lincoln
O'Shea
Bridgeport
South Platte River
Sidney
Union Pacific
District No 1 Holds Annual School Meeting at Court House
The District No 1 annual school meeting convened at the Court House with Moderator McLernon presiding. Directors Daw son and Neubauer reports were approved. a twenty five mill levy for the next year was fixed and the school term set at nine months. McIntosh and McLernon were re elected to the board. four nominees were considered for two vacancies. Treasurer Neubauer reported receipts and disbursements, noting warrants outstanding totaling 6825 with interest about 398, bringing district debt to 7213. Estimated receipts for the year include valuation 152803, state funds, delinquent taxes, and other sources. expenses cover teachers’ salaries and supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
J. J. McIntosh
E. McLernon
M. A. Daugherty
C. M. Wright
McIntosh
McLernon
Neubauer
Dawson
Cce
Public land sale notice at bargain price by W. C. Flinn
The notice describes an available tract in sec 32 township 16 range 51 offered at a bargain by W. C. Flinn. Prospective buyers are invited to inquire at the office for price details during the Fourth of July period in Sidney.
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W. C. Flinn
Land Transfers Involving Sidney Nebraska Properties
A string of property transfers across Lincoln County and Sidney Nebraska districts shows multiple parcels changing hands. Transactions include A M Baird and wife selling to J T McIntosh and O D Lyon. Lincoln Land Co transferring lots to A O Taylor. and divides of interests in property between Hugh Henry, James M Webster, and Lincoln Land Co. Complements include right of way sale from David Eckert to Nebraska Wyoming and Western Ry Co and small dollar transfers in Bayard and Rutland regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Land Co
A. O. Taylor
South Bayard
W. F. Hale
Milwaukee
Wis
Hugh Henry
Potter
Neb
Hugh
Thomas
Omaha
James M. Webster
Cheyenne County
Lincoln
E. M. Stearns
Bayard
David Eckert
Nebraska, Wyoming & Western Ry. Co
Clarkson
Sidney
Ann Golly
Martin Boreson Sidney
M. P. Webster
Cheyenne Co
Ann E. Cutts
Rutland Co
Vermont
A Winter Resort Named by Postal Officials
Colton post office in Cheyenne county will be closed from June 80 to September 30 and mails diverted to Sidney. The winter closures earned the tongue in cheek label of a winter resort as the postmaster, who also teaches school in winter, chose summer closure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Mayfield
Omaha Daily News
Sidney
Burlington
Buss Law
Union Pacific
McKinley
Bryan
Omaha News
Colton
Cheyenne County
Poat
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Sidney Cornet
Third Street
Rose
Myrtle
Chestnut
Rink
Oratory
Rose and
Front Streets
THE
Kimball Club
Sidney Club
Post
Sidney Cornet Band
Henry
Henry Weisenman
Albert Frerichs
Steve Bubb
Steve
Bob
Harm Fecht
Mack Radcliff
Dr. Graham
Gering
Fred Smith
Bee Hive Store
F W. Smith
W. H. Willis
Riverside Reapings
Smith Bros
Compass Cattle
Langer
Council Bluffs
Iowa
W. C. Bullock
Doran
M. J. Sanders
Kansas City
Mary
Hattie
Annie Radcliff
Misa Lillian Bassett
W. F. Bassett
M. E. Church
Bordwell Place
Second and
Chestnut Streets
Wm. J. Maneely
Land Office
Railroad
Cassio
Kimball
Salt Lake
Peterson
Chas. Seyfirth
Charles Peterson
Briggs
Gorham
F. BE. Winkleman
John Oldershaw
W. L. Park
North Platte Valley
Jerry Finn
Bridgeporters
Burlington Steel Gang
Mud Springs
Bridge Gang
A. W. Atkins & Co
Lington
Big Horn Basin
Toluca
Mont
Atkins
Messrs. McIntosh and McLersion
Haquor Heenges
Geld General Fund
Pal
Vota Icneess Acnews
Dediee
Nicol
Total
A. M. Baird
Lincoln, Neb
J. T. McIntosh
O. D. Lyon
Morrow Addition
Louis P. Hendricks
Montrose Co
Colo
Tod
A. J. Dean
Amherst
Nishi
Sidney, Neb
ITH
Marks’ Bros
F. A. Meanea
Cheyenne
Wyo
L. D. Stone
San Francisco
Cal
Rose & CO
Merchant Tailors OF
Chicago
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