Republican State Convention call issued for Lincoln May 18 1904
Lincoln editor reports official call for Nebraska Republican state convention at Lincoln auditorium on May 18 1904 at 2 pm to nominate candidates for governor lieutenant governor secretary of state auditor treasurer superintendent of public instruction attorney general and lands buildings commissioner plus eight presidential electors and four delegates at large with alternates for Chicago national convention. Also notes apportionment giving Cheyenne county seven delegates and irrigation water concerns plus pension rulings and renomination bid of George McAllister of Chappell.
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Chicago
Don
Cheyenne County
Breeders Offer Stud Stock At Sidney Nebraska
One day Percheron stallion five years old, one Mammoth Jack nine years old, and one running bred stud colt two years old offered for sale. Stock described as right in every way and to be sold reasonable. By E. V. S. Pemgeroy of Sidney Nebraska.
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E. V. S. Pemgeroy
Sidney
Neb
Tailor Offers Spring Suits and Made to Order Pants
Reliable merchant Tailor Oberfelder & Co advertises spring suits from 14 dollars and pants from 3.50.
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Bridgeport Social Roundup and Local Updates
Bridgeport notes show visits by county officials and residents from nearby towns. The Mother Goose entertainment benefited the Baptist Church and several locals planned trips and returned from journeys. Canal repair work continues as Belmont residents are urged to engage with irrigation needs.
Dalton Tales of Incubators Hocks and Boxing Rites
Leonard Lloyd bought a new incubator and will handle the old hen for now. A local belle boosts a Bachelor Bureau member. Tom Freeman’s horse wandered home during a Dalton Saturday trade. Damages were minor. Merchants had a busy day. Fred Johnson returned home to help with spring work. Bones cars head to St Louis market worth 11 on track. Boys paper Mr Woolsey’s store with valentines. Chas Lager and Baker from Clara brought hogs. Ed Mayer of Sidney seen in Dalton. Church attendance light as Sidney’s preacher was absent. Several bruised faces from boxing gloves. Leonard Lloyd and Chas Mayer won the day. Dalton’s baseball prospects look strong for Cheyenne County.
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Mr. Woolsey
St. Louis
Leonard Lloyd
Chas Mayer
Dalton
Cheyenne Co
CHIMNEY ROCK FARM NEWS AND COUNTY UPDATE
Farmers plough during pleasant weather and locals report slight health improvements. John Hanna hauls hay this week and Will Rush visits near Redington. Laurence Boyer seen in the valley. Nelson and pupils plan a last day program. Miss Lucy McCarter stays with Mrs. Sandoz during Mr. Sandoz's absence. John Belden and wife visit H. E. Randall's family. Lincoln meeting March 14 endorses Judge J. J. Sullivan for vice president.
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John Hanna
Will Rush
Redington
Laurence Boyer
Mr. Nelson
Lucy McCarter
Sandoz
Remembering Benny Nelson A Potter Nebraska Death Notice
Benny Nelson died at his father's home in Potter Nebraska on March 8 1904 after years of ill health He was born February 8 1888 in Little Indian Cass County Illinois He moved with his parents to Potter as a child and remained there He joined the Methodist church in October under Rev E J Hayes The funeral was held at the home with Rev Hayes and Rev Munson of Lincoln delivering the services He leaves a father three brothers and a younger sister with his mother and two sisters having preceded him.
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Nebraska
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Cass County
Illinois
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Hayes
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Obituary Resolution for Benny Nelson
A church committee expresses sorrow and bids farewell to Benny Nelson, praising his unselfish Christian life and stating his memory will inspire others to strive for a better life. They extend sympathy to his father, brothers, and sister. Ina MacAdam, John Lundelt, Justina M. Whiteslead, Committee.
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Benny Nelson
Ina Macadam
John Lundelt
Justina M. Whiteslead
Thanks for sympathy in Benny Nelson’s illness and death
Andrew Nelson and family express gratitude to friends who cared for Benny during his decline and at his death. They note kindness, comfort, and flowers laid on the casket, and thank those who helped at the final resting place.
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Benny
Andrew Nelson
A Healthful Costume and The Three Gods of the Englishman
A historical sketch notes Fraser highlanders in 1757 debated dress for climate but officers prevailed as healthiest soldiers. Holland 1794 saw Black Watch with 300 recruits suffer only twenty five casualties. Another piece contrasts English calmness with national symbols and a quip on damp climates.
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Black Watch
Dinner remark on Mr Oldcastle sparks tales of a hearty eater
Mrs Oldcastle and a doctor recall Josiah Oldcastle’s appetite and a warning he would stuff himself to death yet continues to eat as hearty as ever, in a Chicago Record Herald item reflected here.
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Mrs. Oldcastle
Josiah
Chicago Record-Herald
Cohn Leases South Street Stable for Horse Trade
Arthur Cohn has leased the Tift barn on east Sixth street for a year and will use it mainly as a sales stable. He plans to expand in buying and selling horses.
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Customer Shortchange Delays Shakespeare Purchase
In a humorous exchange a lady asks for Romeo and Juliet at a bookstore. The clerk confirms availability and a price of one dollar and fifty cents. The customer laments only having seventy five cents and still requests the title, resulting in a comic moment.
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St. Paul Pioneer Press
War's Echoes Prompt a Wife to Honor Fallen Hero
A newspaper-style dialogue recalls a wife visiting her first husband’s grave and acknowledging the heroism of a fallen soldier. Her former husband concedes that war’s curse shapes destinies and deaths. The exchange reflects wartime sacrifice and personal regret.
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