Big Damages Against Union Pacific for Death of Husband
A district court verdict awarded Erba J Phillips $16,000 in damages in her suit against Union Pacific Railroad Co. for the death of her husband Ray Chester Phillips in a March 13, 1913 wreck twelve miles west of Sidney during a blizzard. The case followed a prior jury award in favor of the administrator of Brakesman Charles M Cradit, who died in the same incident. The jurors named are W.F. Moore, Lewis Brett, George Minshall, W. L. Bates, Fred Fralm, C. M. Anderson, Fritz Brauer, Fred Rehmer, H. A Chalvurg, Jake Hansen, John Calkins, and H. C Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erba J Phillips
Union Pacific R. R Co
Charles M. Cradit
Charles M
Cradit
Supreme Court
Phillips
Devoe
Swenson
Wilcox
Halligan
Miles
McIntosh
Edson Rich
A. Eick
Union Pacific
W.F. Moore
Lewis Brett
George Minshall
W. L. Bates
Fred Fralm
C. M. Anderson
Fritz Brauer
Fred Rehmer
H. A. Chalvurg
Jake Hansen
John Calkins
H. C Anderson
Lincoln Highway President Plans Ocean to Ocean Trip
Lincoln Highway Association officials expect president H B Joy to undertake an ocean to ocean inspection tour in late May. State Consul H B Waldron urges Nebraska counties and towns to ensure the highway is well marked with Lincoln Highway markers on poles and other visible spots to guide travelers day or night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Waldron
Lincoln Highway Association
Telegraph
H. B. Joy
Waldron
Tragic Death of Harold Seitz in California Flood Escape
Harold Seitz died in California last week during a flood incident while fleeing a ranch house under threat. He was the son of J. D. Seitz and connected with the Seitz and Sheidley families who owned ranches in the county and at Big Springs and Ogallala. His parents, traveling in India, face a sorrowful return as the tragedy unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Seitz
California
Ben George
Bill Sheidley
B. A. Seitz
J. D. Seitz
Big Springs
Ogallala
Harold Seittz
Raficliff
Yale
Sheidley
Seitz
J. D
India
Bombay
Patrons Day Exhibit At Public Schools In Sidney
Sidney public schools host a biennial exhibit in the central building on Friday afternoon May 8. The event showcases grade and limited high school work, with manual training and sewing displays in Miss Meade and Miss McKercher rooms, fifth grade work in Starrett room, and a public reception from 3:00 to 5:00 pm with refreshments and music by the high school orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Five New Citizens
Recent immigrant cars at the Union Pacific carried F H Warner of Davenport Nebraska George Wood and J A Wood Glenville Nebraska each one car William Augustine Shelby Nebraska and James Reindorff of Petersburg Nebraska The latter is the purchaser of the Hardy ice plant and residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific
F. H. Warner
Davenport
Neb
George Wood
J. A. Wood
Glenville
William Augustine Shelby
James Reindorff
Petersburg
Hardy
Rain drenches arid waste as merchants order webbed footwear
Eight inches of rain drenches the dry region from April 20 to noon May 1. Merchants respond by ordering broad toed shoes for the web footed population to cope with the flood conditions.
Cash Store Quits Business in Harper Building
T L Martin who ran a cash grocery in the Harper building for six months closed his shop on Saturday morning and assigned the stock to creditors. The local merchandising field is crowded and new ventures must endure a learning curve to establish a foothold. Martin did not reveal future plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. L. Martin
Harper Building
Martin
Blacksmith Bristol Recovers From Week’s Injury
C M Bristol, a blacksmith in the west garage, suffered a knee cap fracture after tripping over a chain in his shop. He cannot work until he heals, and there is concern the joint may become permanently stiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Bristol
Fie
Primary and General Election Details for Cheyenne County
The notice outlines the primary election on August 18 1914 with offices to be filled including sheriff treasurer judge clerk superintendent of schools coroner surveyor county attorney and two county commissioners for districts two and three terms two years with district one term through 1916. It covers filing fees residency rules petition requirements and the November 3 1914 general election for governor lieutenant governor secretary of state auditor treasurer superintendent of public instruction attorney general lands and buildings railway commissioner six congressmen chief justice district judges and state senate etc polls open 12 noon to 9 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne County
Barlow
Wasem
Secretary of State
Congress
Supreme and District Court
Supreme Court
New Village Board Holds First Meeting and Sets Officials
The newly elected Village Trustees met Tuesday to organize for the year. L O Fundingsland was chosen chairman with Leslie Neubauer as clerk and J W McDaniel as treasurer. Board of health members include H Mantor. Saloon licenses granted to Albert Benish Tobin Semerad and Goodin. Druggist permits issued to Sidney Drug Co and Western Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Village Trustees
J. J. Melintosh
L. O. Fundingsland
J. J. Parks
Gus Wellner
Leslie Neubauer
R. A. Barlow
J. W. McDaniel
H. FE. Mantor
Board of Health
J. J. McIntosh
Lesie Neubauer
Albert Benish
F. B. Tobin
Charles Semerad
S. BE. Goodin
Sidney Drug Company
Western Drug Company
Railroad Notes Highlight Frequent Travel and Local Labor Movements
John Costello spent Monday in Cheyenne on business. August Meyers took his wife to Grand Island for medical treatment. J P Carey passed through Sidney on his way to Omaha. Gene Ribble spent Tuesday and Wednesday at Winston on business. W R Kelly was called to Fremont to testify in district court. Henry Minshall vacationing at Watkins. Yardmaster Bob Dyke owns a new navghter arriving Wednesday. Newton Witters visited his brother in Cheyenne, returned home Tuesday. W T Berry passed through Sidney en route from Cheyenne to Grand Island. F G McManus resumes braking on the 4th district after two months idle. Fred J Dudley back on his run after six weeks to coast honeymoon. Geo Hower takes sixty day layoff to Craig Colorado for land opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Minshall
Watkins
Colo
Bob Dyke
Newton Witters
Cheyenne
W. T. Berry
Sidney
Grand Island
F. G. McManus
Iowa
Missouri
Fred J. Dudley
Mrs Mann's Unplanned Birthday Surprise by Ladies Aid
The Ladies Aid group of forty surprised their president Mrs Frank Mann last Saturday with a planned luncheon and a gift of solid silver tea spoons. The joyful gathering honored her birthday and highlighted the co workers' affection and gratitude for her worthiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heaven
Rainy spell hastens growth as farmers seek dry spells
Two weeks of near constant rain keeps grass and winter wheat advancing while farmers grow restless and anxious for a break in showers to finish seeding.
If you need glasses See Dr Warren at Hotel National
Notice invites readers to consult Dr Warren for vision needs at Hotel National on Wednesday May 6th. The call suggests an eyewear special with professional eye care. Local residents are urged to attend for fittings and examinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Warrick
Hotel National
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Badge
Ahrens
Harper
Brugger
Lutz
Equity
Gabel
Eggert
Bank of Hillrose
Hensley
Union Pacific R
Pulver
Simonson
Tate
Shelton
Howard
First National Bank of Sidney
John Meyers
Norbeck & Nicholson
Jones
Weyerts
Smith
Ady
Todd
Carlson
Laing
Lawrence
Bentley
Krewson
Buck
Tartway
Fleming
Foos Gas
Foster
Pitts
Inouye
Babbitt
McNish Land Co
Stewart Et al
Simon
A. L. Stutzman
Kerr
Turner
Wellner
Cane
Kelly
Tate Vs. Royal
Bockstadter
Cohn
Lemly Vs. Noble
American Bank of Sidney
Cramer
Libby
McBride
Mary
Sanders
Emmons Sanders
M. Ramella Plumbing and Heating
Sidney, Neb
Lincoln Highway President
Donnall
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
C. W. Hornaday
Mdse. & Grain Co
JO. Pandingshind
Railroad Notes
John ‘Costello
August Meyers
J. P. Carey
Omaha
Gene Ribble
Winston, Colo
W. R. Kelly
Fremont
Geo. Hower
Craig
Colorado
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