Five Die in Herdon Wreck in Rear-End Train Collision
The Herdon wreck on Friday morning killed five people in a rear end collision between trains extra 501 and 504. Victims include Sidney men Ray Phillips and Charles Cradit. The tragedy drew hundreds to the depot as crews worked through the storm to recover bodies and identify victims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Cheyenne
Ray Phillips
Charles Cradit
Oswald Cheline
Buhl
Idaho
Stockman
James Mulligan
Filer
Loyan
Wallace Lynch
Nyssa
Helper
John L. Farrell
Chicago
Rotary
Harper and Wright
Commercial Club
Ivan Snelling
Harper’s
Zion City
Ed Snelling
Oswald Chelin
N. J. Cheline
Orleans
Nebraska
Bull Wreck Injures Carlson Ranch Man on Black Friday
On the 14th of a Friday, Mr. Eber at Carlton ranch suffered severe injuries from a bull, three broken ribs noted. Dr Swatzlander walked the railroad to reach him as transport was unavailable and later returned with a team at a slow pace. Eber is recovering.
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Carlton Ranch
Eber
Swatzlander
W. E. Swatzlander
Wat. Eber
Contractor C. E. Goodhand Departs for Ord Nebraska
Contractor C. E. Goodhand departed Thursday evening for his home in Ord Nebraska. During the months he has been here he has won many friends who will regret that he will not have work requiring him to return. The courthouse is a model of good workmanship as well as artistic architectural design and Mr. Goodhand is to have the credit for the work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Goodhand
Ord
Nebraska
Mr. Goodhand
William Bundy of Potters Visits Tuesday
William Bundy of Potters made a Tuesday visit as part of a local social round. Friends noted his cheerful reception and casual conversations during the afternoon.
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William Bundy
Potters
Dr Webster Dentist Out of Town for a Week
Dr Webster the dentist will be out of the city from Monday March 24 to Saturday March 29 and his dental office will be closed.
Double Funeral for Ray Phillips and Charles Cradit
A double funeral was held Monday at two o clock at the Methodist Church for Ray Phillips and Charles Cradit. The service drew a large crowd of railroad men and Workmen in a body, with six pallbearers from the train crew. Phillips and Cradit died in the Mile Post 426 wreck west of Sidney on March 14 1914, leaving wives Erba Dudley Phillips and Edith Cradit, plus families and communities mourning their loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Phillips
Charles Cradit
Morey
Huston
Halston
Brendle
McManus
Wheedon
Union Pacific
O. of C
A OU
Hayes
Jesus
Ed Ahrens
Phillips
Mr Cradit
Greenlawn
O E. Phillips
Pine Bluffs
Harry Phillips
Kimball
Winnie Dudley Gordon
Cheyenne
Cradit
Rena Shroyer
Ohio
Lizzie Dunlap
Lena Harris
Westborough
Missouri
Lee V. Cradit
Will Hadley
Frank Hadley
Sam Hadley
Loveland
Colorado
Sidney
Ray Chester Phillips
Disko
Wabash County
Indiana
Wyoming
Erba J. Dudley
Ray
Charlie Cradit
Charles Mahlon Cradit
Westboro
Atchison County
Mite Post 426
Fremont
Nebraska
Cheyenne County
Edith Cradit
Shroyer Family Visits Nurse as Illness Strikes
Mrs. Rena Shroyer grew too ill on Wednesday to return to Ohio, and Mr. Shroyer is due today to be with her. Her mother Mrs. Dunlap and sister Mrs. Harris stayed behind at Mr. Hahler's, not returning to their homes as planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rena Shroyer
Ohio
Mr. Shroyer
Dunlap
Harris
Fur Ther
Mr. Hahler
All Things Come Cheyenne County New Court House
Cheyenne County completes and accepts its new courthouse last Thursday. Contractor Goodhand stayed to settle accounts while his assistant Andy Purcell left for Ord. County officers plan to move early next week to the new quarters as plaster drips and old stoves fail. The old building remains as the wreckage continues, but the move will bring better shelter and smoother service.
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Goodhand
Andy Purcell
Ord County
Orleans
Inquest Into 1913 Cheyenne County Train Wreck Findings
Coroner’s jury reports Charles BE Stelling died March 14 1913 in Cheyenne County Nebraska from accidental causes. Board of Inquiry in Sidney notes an 1913 blizzard, faulting Engineer Herbert Cameron Conductor Ray Phillips and Brake man Charles Cradit for failure to follow danger signals. Officials cite safety appliances functioning and pinpoint home block signal misread amid storm.
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Jack
LaVaughn Carroll
North Platte
Sidney
Oswald Cheline
Buhl
Omaha
Herdon
Strickland and Gardner
Iterstate Commerce Commission
Clarke
Powell and Hall
Railway
Nebraska
Cheyenne County
J J Parks
Charles Cradit
Raymond Phillips
James Mulligan
Ivan E Snelling
Ivan BE. Stelling
Board of Inquiry
Sidney Nebraska
Mile Post 426
Union Pacific
Herbert Cameron
Ray Phillips
Charles B. Cradit
Extra
A. J. Jorgenson
E. C. Stockdick
Charles Ware
W. R. Cahill
W. H. Beery
Storm Stranded Stockyards Fearless Efforts Save Sheep
On Friday the 14th and the following two days Superintendent Jack McCleneghan led two shifts to save 3,860 sheep amid deep snow. Only three sheep died as crews propped, moved, and sheltered livestock through the storm.
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Jack McClenaghan
McCleneghan
Herdon
Anderson
Henline and Son
Kearney
Portland
Denver
National Park
Sheridan
Wyoming
Cheyenne County
Potter
Mantor
Owen
Parks
Surprise birthday party honors Howard Adams
Mrs. Howard Adams hosted a Thursday evening surprise party for her husband turning 29. Fourteen revelers joined in games and a luncheon while Jimmie McLernon presented gifts and gave a witty brief speech. James declined an encore as Howard blew out the candles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Adams
Howard
Jimmie McLernon
James
Clinton Family Notified by Telegram of Archie Clinton Illness
Mr and Mrs Thomas Clinton and son Frank were summoned to Bridgeport by telegram as Archie Clinton’s condition worsened from pneumonia after an attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Clinton
Frank
Bridgeport
Archie Clinton
Through Train Returns From Omaha After Storm
C W Hornaday and wife and Fred Vath came back from Omaha Sunday morning on No 17 the first through train after the storm. They say the weather in Omaha was not as bad as here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Hornaday
Fred Vath
Omaha
Wedding Belles Tie Two Denver Couples in March Marriages
WEDDING BELLS record several marriages in Denver and nearby areas. Fred J Greenwald and Delora Springer wed March 17, by Judge Gapen at his office. Louis A Twileger and Edna O'Donald wed March 19. John W Mahon and Elsie Steele wed March 19. Harry Shunk and Eva A Gill married Thursday afternoon by Rev Hayes at his home parsonage.
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Twilieger—O' Donald
Louis A Twileger
Brush, Colo
Edna O’donald
Denver
Gapen
Malown—Steele
John W. Mahon
EtIsie BR. Steele
Colo
Mr. Mahon
United States Motion Picture Co
Harry [ Shunk
Eva A. Gill
Rev. Hayes
Death of Greek Youth in Transit to Friends
James Mitsos twenty one year old Greek died of pneumonia Sunday night at Marlow four miles north on the 3 and M. He walked to the Sidney train with a heavy suitcase, sick and eager to see friends, but died almost on arrival. The body was brought to Sidney Monday and the Catholic church held the funeral with burial in a foreign land among strangers.
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James Mitsos
Marlow
Sidney
Railroad Notes Plentiful Wreck Fallout On Local Lines
Wreckage at post 426 cleared on the 19th. Harry Brown returns to the run between here and Cheyenne after a long layoff. Chief officials traveled in private cars, while Head Car Inspector H Schroeder remains off duty due to injuries. Snow plow 065 assigned to Sidney for future blockades. Albert Gade rumored dead, later confirmed safe. Clifford Moore, sole pupil among 300 to attend school this week. Oscar Brandt sale moved from March 27 to April 10.
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Harry Brown
Here
Cheyenne
H. Schroeder
High Railway
Frank Clinton
Bridgeport
Archie
Sidney
Albert Gade
Land for Rent Near Town for 25 Plowed Acres
Twenty five acres of plowed land adjacent to town available for rent. Apply to H. McFadden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. McFadden
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F.o.b
Detroit
E. C. Stockwick
DR. Webster
A. K. Greenlee
J. A. Bentley Swan Dedrich
G. M. Wright
L O Fundingsland
T. O. Camblin
J. J. Parks
Wake
Shunk—Gill
Railroad Notes
Clifford Mooret
Professor Braham
Oscar Brandt
G&s
Kay Bros
Shhee
Oberfelder Clothing
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