Republican State Convention Called in Lincoln Nebraska
The Nebraska Republicans convene August 2 1908 at the Auditorium Lincoln to nominate a U S Senator Governor and other state offices and to handle party affairs Delegates are apportioned by county votes cast for Charles B Letton and delegates will vote on endorsing a State Board of Railway Commissioners The notice urges credential blanks use and immediate county delegation credentials to state headquarters
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Lincoln
United States
Targo
Charles B Letton
Repub- Henan
Cheyenne County
State Board of Railway Commissioners
State Committee
Wa. Wansen
Chatemin
TR Alden
Neb
Reach Out and Build Our Town’s Push for Progress
A downtown discussion urges citizens and business leaders to unite for growth. Prominent figures insist location and railroad access make the town a prime hub between North Platte and Cheyenne, urging self-reliance and public investment to expand scientific farming knowledge and shared prosperity.
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North Platte
Cheyenne
Valley lands and irrigation debate in frontier region
The article ponders irrigation and intensive cultivation to rival high priced lands like Greeley Colorado. It asks whether the valley can be developed to match that value and if they should pursue the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greeley
Colo
Pull Together For Progress In Ft. Morgan Model
A Missouri River era column urges Sidney to imitate Ft. Morgan Colorado praising its urban cleanliness, anti smoking law, multiple newspapers and thriving institutions. It highlights a $35 000 school with gymnasium and sugar beet factory and urges citizens to attend the June 26 school meeting to gain teachers and expansion for their town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ft. Morgan
Colo
Sidney
Denver
South Platte
Burlington
Colorado
Fr. Morgan
Telegraph Dots and Dashes and Idaho's Disgraceful Vase
A fragmented editorial warns Idaho attention shifts from Norfolk matters. It debates the rate bill and the constitution, lauds Roosevelt while noting Tillman’s gout and Lafollette's stance. The piece hints at a new party arising from party rot and urges bold, independent action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho
Interstate inquiry into UP and Union Coal ties in Wyoming
Omaha reports that the Interstate Commerce Commission will investigate relations between the Union Pacific Railroad and Union Coal under a congressional joint resolution on railroad discriminations in coal and oil. The claim cites a Wyoming coal monopoly by UP's subsidiary. Charges of discrimination and unlawful combination are expected. The Ferris Wheel from the national fairs was scrapped in St. Louis after dismantling. Carl Schurz died at his New York City home on Monday.
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Omaha
Union Pacific Railroad Company
Union Coal Company
Interstate Commerce Commission
Congress
Wyoming
St. Louis
Carl Schurz
New York City
Potter notes and local business growth in Potter
Mr and Mrs Hornaday have been seriously ill with Mrs Dresser from Sidney visiting. Madonna Mathers may need hospital treatment in Omaha. George Firestine’s mail contract ends in July and he plans to move west after, with offers received for his property. Charley Johnson buys Potter lots to build a store with goods. Local schools near year end show high attendance and Miss Whitehead earns a lifelong teaching certificate.
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George Firestine
Lessdale
Sevon
Charley Johnson
Kirk
Potter
Miss Whitehead
Sidney Draw Ranch and Community Notes
James Roony visits Sterling while Carl Levoin tends his ranch. P L Morris arrives from Kimball. James Nelson and wife welcome a baby girl. Ed Nelson drills 430 feet and a new mill nearby. The Dye post office operates since April 16. Water scarcity hits Sidney Draw as families work farms and wells.
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Sidney Draw
Ed Nelson
Paul and
James Bertramson
Horse Shoe
Earl Dye
Fred Nelson
Potter
Local Social and Work Movements Around Bridgeport
Irving engineer Haydock is on the sick list. P Parker and C Cole visited Lodgepole and returned. M Elsass and daughters conducted business at Bridgeport Friday. Anthony Johnson visited the Elsass home Saturday evening. Mr and Mrs John Beerline and daughter were at Bridgeport Saturday. Sherman Thompson and Ross Lee went to Bridgeport Saturday evening to recuperate. Mr and Mrs B S Rodgers visited J Johnson and daughters Sunday afternoon. Weaver Enright and Lilien atorpe recuperated at Bridgeport Saturday and Sunday. Wilkie of W A Leonard Co visited Denver for a week. P McGuire moved his outfit near Bridgeport after work near Pat Rowlan's ranch. C A Wagoner came down from his ranch Saturday to attend to business. John Riley spent days on the ranch last week then returned to Bridgeport Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Engineer Haydock
Parker and Cole
Lodgepole
M. Elsass
Bridgeport
Anthony Johnson
John Beerline
Sherman Thompson
Ross Lee
B. S. Rodgers
J. Johnson
Messrs. Weaver
Enright
Lilienator
Receiver H J Ellis Takes Over Land Office Duties
Editor H. J. Ellis became receiver at the land office on Tuesday and will serve daily during office hours from 9 a m to 4 30 p m. Capt W R Akers, the retiring receiver, has no plans announced but will likely stay in Alliance for the near term or until sale of his residence on North Big Horn Avenue.
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H. J. Ellis
W. R. Akers
Big Horn Avenue
Alliance Times
Sidney's Coming Men of America Lodge Aims at State Meeting
Sidney's new fraternal group The Coming Men of America seeks a state mass meeting for July or August. Sidney Lodge No. 4381, meeting at J.O. O. F. hall, lists Otis Chambers as president and other officers. The order, founded in 1894 by Jos R. Hunter, now has over 90 000 members and 5 000 lodges in states and territories.
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Sidney
America
Sidney Lodge No. 4381
J.O. O. F. Hall
Otis Chambers
Lee Cradit
Don Ahrens
Robert Wright
Carl Clark
John Null
Sentinel
Jos. R. Hunter
Oak Park
Til
Notice of land contest and final proof dates
Legal notices from the Department of the Interior Land Office in North Platte Nebraska announce Alvin B Knox as contestant against Elmer Brooks homestead entry number 1 given for section 4 township 1 range 50. The notices require appearance and evidence on June 2 1906 and final hearing June 9 1906 before the U S Land Office officials in North Platte. A second notice lists Quinton K McAdam intending to make final proof on June 2 1906 with witnesses Grant Brady William A Hornaday Oscar E Anderson and Andrew Nelson all of Potter Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
United States Land Office
North Platte
Neb
Alvin B. Knox
Mide
Ney
Elmer Brooks
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
United States
James Tucker
Sidney
Nebraska
North Matte
Inc
Register
Quinton Kk
McAdam
Lin
R. Low
Grant Brady
William A. Hornaday
Oscar BE. Anderson
Andrew Nelson
Potter
St Georgeer
French
Nonv est Notice of Contested Entry in Nebraska
A contest affidavit filed by Hugh J. Wilcox contests Corbet M. Bennett for entry No. 8472 in NE Sec 20 Twp 20N R 50W. Bennett allegedly failed to prove up within time and abandoned the claim. service allegedly could not be made. Publication ordered for July 1 1900 before the North Platte U S Land Office official.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
United States
Tiana
North Platte
Neb
Hugh J. Wilcox
Corbet M. Bennett
Army
Mivy
Marine Corps
Register
Nebraska
D. Owens
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Ayer
J. W. Hansom
Boulder Creek, Cal
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Lowell
Pulls
the Telegraph
Sidney Telegraph and
Peoples Poniard
Mal Matter
F. A. Gapen
The
Witte
Roosevelt
Tillman
Will LaFollette
Bridgeport, Neb
North Platte Valley
J. W. Iddings, Prop
Mrs. Hornaday
Mrs. Dresser of
Madonna Mathers
James Roony
Sterling
Carl Levoin
P. L. Morris
Kimball
James Nelson
P. J. Morris
Dye
Elga Pittis
Cedar
Harry Lockhart
Mr. Hull
Chas. Hornaday
Ed Thornburg
Irving
Sidney’s New Lodge
Chicago Sunday Tribune
Montest Notich
State of
Ata
Charles A. Higgins
Mn Reiding
Alley
Lero. Martin
Lipsky Melegraph
Ued
Pease & Sons
Sidney, Nebraska
Schlitz’s
Budweiser
COORS
Kruse Brothers
Sidney, Neb
B. F Tatchell, Prop
M. H. Tobin
Schlitz Beer
Telephone
Greenlee & Benson
General Merchandise
Crockery & Goassware
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