Wreck near Dalton claims fireman Saunders on two-train collision
A southbound passenger train and a northbound freight collided twelve miles north of Sidney on last Saturday afternoon in a snowstorm. Fireman Harry Saunders of Fort Morgan died. Engineer Holliday of the passenger and Engineer Graham of the freight survived with injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saunders
Fort Morgan
Nebraska
Allance-Denver
Burlington
Sidney
Claver
Graham
Marlow
Dalton
Harry Saunders
Holliday
Mrs. Knox
Pate
H. E. Brown
R. P. Scott
Carl Wagner
Bridgeport
Mr. Brennan
Prof
Bassett
Colo
Denver
District Court Jurors Drawn for April Term
The district court has drawn jurors for the April term. Names include C. F. Mettey, P. Dalton, Gustave Schmidt, George Cramer, Thomas Ishmael, E. B. Crigler, H. E. Smith, G. C. Thompson, H. A. Moore, W. T. McKelvey, Chas. Olander, Joe Covall, BE. A. Judd, C. Franklin, A. V. Baker, Robert Gregg, B. P. Witters, G. H. Haxby, J. Osborne, Jacob Mayer, F. G. Blain, Fred Wacker, Nick Treinen, F. A. Hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
C.F. Mettey
P. Dalton
Gustave Schmidt
George Cramer
Thomas Ishmael
Crigler
H. E. Smith
G. C. Thompson
H. A Moore
W. T. McKelvey
Chas. Olander
Joe Covall
BE. A. Judd
C. Franklin
A. V. Baker
Robert Gregg
P. Witters
Telephone System Changes Hands
Manager Lathrop of the Independent Telephone Co has closed the deal for the transfer of the property in Colorado The bulk of the stock is said to be purchased by Mrs Mary Hatch and J T Monahan Also Cripple Creek mine owner They plan to invest about 10000 dollars to enlarge and improve the system The Lathrops expect to move to Cripple Creek in a few weeks leaving Sidney with many regrets
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Lathrop
Independent Telephone Co
Colorado
Telephone Company
Mary Hatch
New York
J. T. Monahan
Cripple Creek
B. A. Lathrop
Sidney
High School Declamatory Contest Delights Tobin House
Thursday evening’s High School Declamatory contest at the Tobin Opera House impressed guests with strong performances. Arthur Oberfelder led with top marks and will represent the home school at North Platte on March 30.
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Tobin Oper House
Misa Whitehead
Potter Schools
North
Bridgeport
Ritchie
Lodgepole
Arthur Oberfelder
Anna Radcliff
Jessie Cushing
North Platte
Gupun
Oberfelder
Laure Butler
Riley
Hanzel Oberfelder
Ace
Brooks
Mugele Kelley
McCarthy
Gertrude O'Kane
Miss Britton
Abner Barrow
Davis
Arthur M. Oberfelder
Ritter
Anne Radcliffe
Josephine Sharmer
Toussaint L’ouverture
Philips
Paul Martin
Edgerley
Clara Poole
Ripples
Atlantic
Miss McIntosh
Sidney School Receives Accreditation Hint From Inspector
State High School Inspector Hodgman reports Sidney is so good that accreditation has been filed. Supt. C. C. Danforth from Tecumseh did pioneering work last year and Supt. Pate is advancing the course of study. Students show notably better independent thinking. Principal Minnie Chase is delivering standout teaching.
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Hodgman
Sidney
C. C. Danforth
Tecumseh
Pate
Prin
Minnie Chase
Oberfelder Suit Sale Promises Prompt Mail Order Service
During this sale there will be plenty of extra clerks and mail orders will receive prompt attention. The name Oberfelder assures high quality.
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Oberfelder
U P Will Build Electric Plant for Block Signals
The Union Pacific plans to extend the block signal system over its Wyoming division with three electric power houses at Sidney Nebraska Point of Rocks Wyoming and Hanna Wyoming to generate power for block signals and an independent telephone system. The Wyoming division will be split into three dispatch districts and 2000 telephones dispatched from the east to connect every station along the overland route. The system aims to speed train dispatch and reduce telegraph congestion with long distance metallic circuits and telephones at each station and siding.
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Cheyenne Tribune
Union Pacific
F. W. Pflueging
Wyoming Division
North Platte
Green River
Sidney
Neb
Point of Rocks
Wyo
Hanna
Tribune
The
Wyoming
Rawline
Rauwline
Harper Block Remodel Adds Living Rooms on Front Street
J. W. Harper renovates the Harper Block on Front Street changing the 8 gymnasium area into smaller rooms for dwelling use. Part will house Mr. Harper and family with modern conveniences while the rest will be rented singly or in suites.
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J. W. Harper
Harper
Front Street
Bayard Feud Ends With Marshal Assault and Jail Break
Marshal Gaumer filed charges against John Kieth Pat King J R Kieth and Wm Linn over a confrontation sparked by the arrest of Kieth's father. Kieth freed a prisoner during the night and later helped arrest Gaumer. Sheriff McDaniel sent for, Linn dismissed as a bystander, Shorty Nelson fined five dollars. Preliminary hearings set for March 21 in Sidney.
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Marshal Gaumer
Bayard
John Kieth
Pat King
J. R. Kieth
Wm. Linn
Kieth
Keu
Linn
Sidney
King
McDaniel
Tucker
Sheriff Kills Convict During Escape Near Kimball
Logan Blissard, a five year horse stealing convict, was shot and killed by Sheriff John Owens of Newcastle as Blissard fled toward Rawlins. The pursuit followed an escape from a train near Dix Kimball in a blizzard. A coroner's jury ruled self defense.
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Logan Blissard
Wyoming
Kimball
John Owens
Newcastle
Wyo
Rawlins
Owens
Burlington
Sidney
Union Pacific
West
Dix
Bartholomew
Blissard
Pierson
School Notes Highlight Absences and Visits
School notes show several absences in grades five two and six due to illness storms and sickness. Mr Ritchie from Lodgepole and Mr McLernon visited grades three four and two with remarks on weather and spring class entries. Cheyenne county reports typical March snow and expectations of moisture early grass and crops.
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Oral Ickes
David Rude
Mr. Ritchie
Lodgepole
Catherine Clinton
Mr. McLernon
Carl Trognitz
Miss Blanchard
Ela Erickson
Selma Pearson
Alice Cady
Lena Credit
Cheyenne County
Blacklegoid cattle vaccination and stock foods offered
Advertises Blacklegoid vaccines for cattle with one free injector per hundred doses and weekly fresh supply from the laboratory. Promotes Dr Hess Condition Powders and a full line of Security Stock Foods including Calf Food with a money back guarantee if claims are not met.
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Keystone Meat Co
Oberfelder Building
E. M. Prouty
Mgr
First National Bank
E. J. Sweet
Court House
Sidney, Neb
E. R. Yaegle
Wm. Gates
Bridgeport, Reb
Augusta Johnson
Sidney and Vicinity
Sidney School
Oberfelder Clothing Company
U. P
Power House
Harper Block
High Life
Jessie Osborne
John Daugherty
Frank King
George Martin
Myrtle Fishman
Hiram Harper
Reynold Hanson
Dr. Hess
Security Stock Foods
Sidney Drug
Edison
Postoffice
M. O. Sager
Prop
Harper & Wright
the Valley Hotel
Bridgeport, Neb
North Platte Valley
J. W. Eddings, Prop
Swan Dedrick
Metropolitan Hotel
Owl” Saloon
Dworak & Vath
Krug
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