Nebraska Notes and Local Developments Pat and Policy
Merrick County House lacks insurance due to high risk. Gordon buys land for a new electric light and power plant. Chappell votes for a band proposal for municipal water and lights. Broadwater to get a new newspaper, the Broadwater Times. H R 382 bill passes committee with removal of objectionable features. State University to move to land with Agricultural College. campus will be near Lincoln in twenty minutes by streetcar. County Judge W C Elder of Lincoln dies in North Platte after long diabetes illness. funeral at Fort McPherson with burial there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska Federation of Retailers
Omaha
Gordon
Chappell
Worth M. Miller
Broadwater
Morrill County
Broadwater Times
House
State University
Lincoln
State Agricultural College
W C Elder
Lincoln County
North Platte
G.A.R
Fort McPherson
Patriotism Poem Fragment by Sir Walter Scott
The fragment from Sir Walter Scott questions the true meaning of patriotism and loyalty. It warns that a soul detached from homeland and self cannot earn honor though affluent or powerful and may end in dishonor and obscurity.
Flea Plague and a Year of History in Review
A sharp critique of press coverage notes that fleas can spread bubonic plague and mocks calls for personal supervision by the press. It laments that newspapers devote space to past House actions and Senate inaction, calling that real history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mighty
Press
House
Senate
County plans March 21 special election on county courthouse bond
County board sets March 21 for a bond vote to fund a county courthouse and jail at $50,000. Public support appears broad as voters are urged to approve a moderate plan to protect property titles and county finances. A funeral interrupting a Corydon service and later remarks touch on decorum and civic responsibility.
March and Sulphur Advice For March Housekeeping
A humorous old column offers home tips for March including airing rooms, dust removal, and stove thawing. It pokes fun at seasonal mess, suggests dandelions as a kitchen staple, and recommends sulphur and molasses as a traditional, if questionable, remedy. It ends noting the advice is aimed at non subscribers.
County attorneys debate district division in Gering area
The Scottabluff County attorneys favor dividing the present judicial district arguing for justice and efficiency. Judge Grimes supports the status quo citing hardship on him and litigants. Despite his view, legislative pressure from the minority could push the division, creating a new district including Cheyenne County territory as outlined in the Albert bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert
Cheyenne County
Gering Courier
Union Pacific Extends Track Through North Platte Strip
The Union Pacific has extended its track along Front street toward Locust street in North Platte Nebraska. The line runs within one block of Dewey street and 200 feet from the center line of the ground once dedicated as a street. Business fronts facing the street would be forced to close if possession is taken.
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North Platte
Neb
Union Pacific
Front Street
Iddings
Locust Street
Dewey Street
Notice to Creditors in the Estate of Frederick Rorees
Creditors of Frederick Rorees deceased must present claims to the administrator before the Cheyenne county Nebraska county judge at the county court room on April 10 and May 5, 1911 or at 9 am. Six months allowed to file claims and one year to settle from March 4. Notice published in the Sidney Telegraph for four weeks before April 18, 1911.
Estate of James M Graham deceased creditors notice
In the matter of the estate of James M Graham deceased credits are notified to present their claims for examination adjustment and allowance before the county judge of Cheyenne county Nebraska in the county court room on April 12 at 1 o clock in the afternoon The period for creditors to present claims is six months and one year to settle the estate from March 1 1911 The notice will be published in the Sidney Telegraph for four weeks prior to April 15 1911
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Rorees
Cheyenne
Nebraska
Wootvlock A. Om
Tate
Sidney Telegraph
Henry EB. Gapen
James M. Graham
Cheyenne County
Hearing on Settlement of Henry C. Coker Estate
Nebraska Cheyenne County County Court hears petition of Robert A. Barlow for final settlement and discharge as administrator in the matter of Henry C. Coker deceased. Hearing set for April 9, 1911 at 10 a.m. with notice to interested parties by publication in The Sidney Telegraph for three weeks. County Judge Henry E Gapen presides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry E Gapen
Henry C. Coker
Robert A Barlow
Sidney Telegraph
Henny Egan
Sealj
Lincoln Real Estate Dealer Shoots Self in Office
John McLeod a real estate dealer was found dead in his Lincoln office after shooting himself in the breast with a shotgun. The 36 year old, who came from Neligh a year earlier, reportedly quarreled with his fiancée, a Neligh woman, over the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
John McLeod
Neligh
Rosa Pitfield
McLeod
Market closes drift through Chicago grain and pork prices
Wheat May 90 4 90 cents July 89c Corn May 48 49c July 49 Sept 50c Oats May 30c July 30 14c Pork May 1.35 July 16.52 Lard May 9.10 July 9.05 Ribs May 9.42 14 July 9.00 Chicago Cash No 2 hard wheat 99 91c No 2 corn 46 46 4c No 2 oats 29 14 30c
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Chicago
Chicago Market Receipts and Prices Report
Chicago market figures show cattle receipts of 18 000 with beeves at 5.20 1 90, western steers 4.70 to 5.80, stockers 4.00, cows and heifers 2.65, calves 7.0 to 9.00. Hogs receipts 37 000 with prices from 6.60 to 7.20, including light 6.85 to 7.20 and bulk 6.90 to 7.05. Sheep receipts 24 000 with natives 3.00 to 4.80, yearlings 4.75 to 5.60, lambs 5.00 to 5.20.
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Chicago
Market Report South Omaha Cattle Hogs And Sheep
South Omaha cattle receipts reach 5900 with steer prices from 5.40 to 6.20 and cows 3.60 to 5.65. Hogs supply 14000 with most sales about 6.70 to 6.75 and heavies 6.50 to 6.65. Sheep receipts 8000 show lower prices 3.75 to 4.30 for ewes and 4.45 to 6.25 for yearlings and 5.00 to 5.65 for lambs.
Nebraska court sale notice of Cheyenne County property
An order of sale from the Cheyenne County District Court clerk directs sale of the North Half of Section 1 Township 12 North Range 53 West in Cheyenne County Nebraska to satisfy a judgment for 248 dollars 49 cents plus costs. The sale to be held at 1 o'clock pm on April 13 1911 in front of the Sidney Nebraska courthouse with payment in cash to the undersigned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
H W. M Grimes
Martha Dewey
Mary E. Dewey
Harley M Dewey
Della Sandstrom
Francis R. Dewey
Alvin O Dewey
Myrtle Golson
Cheyenne
W. M. Gratiot
Emily Gratiot
John H Falter
John H. Falter
George Fo Vath
Herman Springers
Mary Springer
Sidney
District Court
Ghoteenne County
H. M. Grimes
Nebraska Central Building and Loan Association
Diminus
Charles M. Sheeley
Sle K. Sheelay
J.gallagher
Court House
Notice of Estate Exemption Hearing in Cheyenne County
Harm Poppen files a verified petition in the Cheyenne County Court seeking exemption of real estate from attachment and dismissal of administration for the estate of Frank Poppen. The hearing is set for 1:00 p.m. Tuesday April 4 1911 at the County Judge's office in Sidney Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
Frank Poppen
Harm Poppen
Albertje Lippstrue
Towlt
Range
Sa G Cours
Sidney
Sean
Road establishment notice in Cheyenne County Nebraska
Commissioners report favoring the road location from Section Six to Section Four in Township Fourteen Range Forty in Cheyenne County Nebraska. All objections or claims for damages must be filed in the County Clerk’s Office by noon April 15, 1911, or the road will be established without reference. County Clerk H. T. Doran signs the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
A. D
H. T. Doran
Notice for Publication Ellen McCarty Land Claim in Nebraska
Serial No. 61s0s. Ellen McCarty of Sidney Nebraska filed for final five year proof to establish claim to the west half of the southeast quarter and other described land in section 32 township 2 north range 1 west sixth principal meridian. Hearing set before the county judge Sidney on March 21 19. W witnesses Jeremiah O Waltz Kintee Younglund Edward Fischer William W Chowtus all of Sidney Nebraska. J E Evans Register.
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Department of the Interflor U. S Land Office
North Platte
Neb
Notwe
Ellen McCarty
Sidney
Nebraska
Avhisottee
Atsidney
Mureh
Department of the Interior
U.S. Land Office
Neo
Michael J. Foley
Sidnery
H. FE
Eserived
Sidney Nebraska
Paul R. Borgquist
Fred Kurth
William. Moeller
Oscar Hrandt
J. BE. Evans
Register
North Plate
Notlce
Ernest Eliett
North Is
Judie
Nebo
Iyi
Climunt
Clyde M Johnson
Roy N Nelson
Frank A. Hand
George Gidewell
Interior
U.S. Land Omee
Bob Todd
Simla
Morrill County
Hag
Henry Dean
Bridgeport
Lloyd Younkit
Alliance
Bes Noon
August Kneidemeier
Simta
Ite J. FE. Bvans
Resister
U. S Land Office
Henry R. Clough
Dalton
Dow
Emil Andreen
Charles Kavert
G BP. Bubb
W. L. Kavert
Dalton Neb
J E. Evans
Reytister
U. S. Land Office
Charles L Rodebaurd
Votter
W. Ne
Swh
Benjamin Barron
Dye
Clafrence Lawrence
Jarmes Nelson
Poweter
John Ladely
Charles 1. Rodebaugh
Potter
E. Evans
Benjamin Burron
James Nelson
Charles L. Rodebauch
J. EL. Rvaaans
U 8
Nebr
John P. Fischer
Sidney, Nebr
7Th
Slaney
Frank Hand
Carl Mahr
John Peetz
Nicholas Mahr
Cheyenne County Plans Bond Vote for New Court House
The Cheyenne County Board of Commissioners moves to a special election on March 21 to decide issuing bonds up to 50,000 dollars to fund a new county courthouse with jail. The resolution notes current courthouse inadequacy and risk to county records, urging voters to approve the project.
Bond Election Ballot for Cheyenne County Nebraska
Official ballot seeks approval to issue bonds for a courthouse and jail in Cheyenne County Nebraska and to levy a tax to pay interest and principal. Voters are instructed to mark the appropriate squares on the ballot per the election resolution and notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
Cheyenne County Nebraska Election Notice Published
The county clerk must prepare ballots and have them delivered to election officers for the special election on March 21 1911. Poll books and supplies to be provided. The Sidney Telegraph will publish the resolution notice for four weeks. Polls open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at each precinct voting place.
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Sidney Telegraph
Cheyenne County
Bristol man cured by Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets
Thos. E. Williams of Middleboro, Kentucky, suffered chronic constipation for two years despite consulting top physicians in Bristol Tennessee. He reports two packages of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets cured him and notes they are for sale by all dealers.
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Bristol
Tenn
Thos. E. Williams
Middleboro
Chamberlain
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Nebraska Notes
Merrick County
George Washington
Sir Walter Scott
F. A. Gapen
Corydon
Iowa
Calciminers’ Union
Lorimer
U. P
Henry FE. Garen
Rder
State OF
John M’leod
South Omaha
Qherifi
Ilenny E. Garen
Yetee
Nene
Juotice
J.E. Evans
Querife
J W McDaniel
Suld County
Board of
Nev
E. W. Zignent
Lxesurk Nkubaufr
L. R. Barlow
Lewis Brett
Board of County Commissioners
JCT
J.B. Mulston
Asafe
Jalil
Press Court House
Sala County
Tawls
Said
Said County
Saich
Bor
Tan
J. K. Tlaiston
L. K. Barlow
Gwls Brorr
Qyit T Doran
Hidney
T Dorax
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