Government Reserve Sold to Private Parties at Auction
The abandoned government military reservation near Sidney was sold in forty acre tracts at the government land office. Union Pacific bought most of the north half, while B A Jones purchased the buildings tract after Burlington bids failed. Total receipts were 4600.62 with plans to use parts for freight sheds and a transit watering station.
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Government Military Reservation
Government Land Office
Register Harris
Daugherty
J.C. Ayr
Union Pacific
Burlingtons
Messrs
Tobias Castor
Westervelt
B. A Jones
Jones
Burlington
Omaha
JM. Westervelt
Wm. Staht
Mr. Ayr
Union Pacific Railroad Co
Ayr
Sidney
West
Local contracts let for grade work near Bridgeport Nebraska
McShane & Co. secured contracts for grade work on the new Bridgeport outskirts with graders planned to move in soon. Officials in Sidney R. Willis nd Cotuto Charke were in the city earlier, while the Schennerhorn Canal project nears completion except for five milestones. Edmund Doran plans to open a saloon and pool hall on Second Street, remodeling the interior for “Ed's Place.” Dr. Winnett, Lincoln mayor, visited Sidney and reflected on past ventures and area improvements. Local correspondents urged steadier news flow and more regular submissions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Its
McShane & Co
Bridgeporthound Brash
Colo
Sidney
R. H. Willis
Cotuto Charke
Schennerhorn Canal
Vr Wiis
Edmund Doran
Second Street
Fire suspected arson near post house
Night Watchman Frank Wiser noticed a glare near the post around 2 am Tuesday and found an outbuilding occupied by O D Lyon on fire. He alerted residents, and after a sharp battle the blaze was extinguished. Authorities say the fire bears marks of arson and praise vigilance that prevented a worse blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Wiser
O D Lyon
Hames
Wiser
Bridge plans loom as Camp Clarke unsafe and new span eyed
County officials face a proposal to build a southern wagon bridge across the river near the rail road bridge. Camp Clarke bridge is deemed unsafe. Locals expect bridgeport to boom as track, stockyards, and a new town open. J Hoff mans health case noted as precedent for life protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North River
Souther
Camp Clarke
Divorces Granted and Not Guilty in Horse Stealing Case
The district court opened the November term in this city led by Judge H. M. Grimes. The sole jury trial, State vs Albert Verner for horse stealing, resulted in a not guilty verdict after a contested animal ownership dispute. Numerous foreclosure and divorce actions followed, including Esther Huffsmith and George Haxby granted divorces, while cases involving Western Land Co. and U. P. Ry. Co. progressed or were continued at next term.
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H. M. Grimes
Albert Verner
Verner
Scott's Bluff
J. W. Harper
Jus Finn
Geo. Haxby
J. H. Clanges
Paul Borgquist
Adam Gunderson
Fred Schenk
P. J. Dunn
Dan Davison
H. G. Gordon
Dan Kelly
Louis Schuetz
Gapen
J. J. Halligan
North Platte
W. P.wiles
J. L. McIntosh
Frank Zalesky
C. T. Howard
Gustiv Range
A. B Persinger
Allen Bevs
M. H Tobin
James Gadsden
Smith Bros
Minnesota
Mi’g. Co
Frederick Borges
L. G McCawley
Lewis A. Dabold
L. H. H. Clarke
U. P. Ry. Co
Henry Neuman
Supreme Court
Albert L. Green
Eva L. Longtin
Western Land Co
Herman Gray
Frederick H. Anderson
F. H
G. CG. Fittro
Otis D. Lyon
Clenia H. Newberry
Henry T Jenkins
Esther Huffsmith
Wim. R. Huiffsmith
Geo. H. Haxby
Currie L. Haxby
Curtis D. Essig
Mary A. Chowins
Harry W. Chowins
Darwin W. White
Samuel Bitting
Sale
J.J. McIntosh
J. el Wilson
Augusta FL Johnson
EH. Johson
Omaha Papers Favor Cheyenne County Split Centered on Bridgeport
Cheyenne county may split with Bridgeport as northern county seat amid Burlington Alliance branch lines planned from Alliance toward Hartville and Brush. Proponents argue a 36 township, 1200 square mile new county centered at Bridgeport would better serve northern residents and rail access. Rail construction timelines push a December 10 completion with trains to Bridgeport beginning soon.
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Omaha
Burlington
Bridgeport
Alliance
Phute River
Hartville
Wyo
Brush
Colo
Cheyenne County
Itis
Sidney
Alliancette
Stert
Damages Paid in Burlington Right-of-Way Claim
T. B. Dawson received $400 this week from the Burlington right-of-way agent for damage to his residence when a corner of his yard was taken. The payment settles the claim over the property in the south part of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. B. Dawson
Burlington
Fireman killed by scalding steam on engine in Chappell
Fireman A W Clemens, about 22, was instantly killed Tuesday afternoon on engine 1716 near the Chappell water tank. Engineer Jeffrey awaited report as steam blew from an arch pipe and scalding water shot him from beneath the engine. Coroner notified, Clemens had only recently joined the fire department. his father lives in Nichols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Clemens
Jeffrey
Chappell
Glemens
Nichols
Pleasantly Entertained by Eastern Star at Harris Home
Dr and Mrs Harris and Mrs Callahan hosted Eastern Star members and guests at the Harris home on Wednesday. Guests enjoyed progressive parchesi with Joseph Qoberfelder winning two volumes of John Halifax. Mrs J d McIntosh claimed the ladies prize an etching. Booby prizes went to Mrs Al Gorham and Frank Winkleman as forget me nots were given. A splendid supper followed. Attendees included Mrs Mary P Harris Mr and Mrs J J McIntosh Mr and Mrs BE R Ireisch Mr and Mrs Atking Mr and Mrs Gorham Mr and Mrs Winklemwn Mr and Mrs Oberfelder Dr and Mrs Stewitts Mrs John Daugherty Mr Alf Harris and Mr Chas Callahan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Gorbaim
Frank Winkleman
Mary P. Harris
J J. McIntosh
BE. R. Ireisch
Atking
Gorham
Winklemwn
Oberfelder
Real estate boom follows post sale activity
A brisk real estate market emerges after a recent sale with multiple purchases. The Episcopalians buy south half of the commissary warehouse to build a rectory, John Muhr moves the sergeant residence, Wm Davis swaps south town property for north of the hospital site with cash difference, A B Persinger acquires the old theatre building for ranch sheds, J S Hadley buys canteen buildings, Will Moore acquires the southeast company barracks, and several deals are under negotiation. Engineer Fred Post sets a record 96 minutes Cheyenne to Sidney on No. 1 with No. 2 behind schedule. John Reimer of Grand Island closes a cattle sale near $15,000 with W W Lisco. Mrs. and Mrs. B A Jones host Dr. and Mrs. Graham with guests including M A Daugherty, Mrs. Lee, Dr. Harris and wife, Dr. Simon and wife, and Miss Dayigan. elegant lunch served.
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E. M. Westervelt
John Muhr
Wm. Davis
Mr. Westervelt
A. B. Persinger
Wm Stubt
J. S. Hadley
Will Moore
Southeast Company
B.A. Jones
Graham
M. A. Daugherty
Lee
Harris
Dr. Simon
Dayigan
Winter work delays road grading and river crossing completion
Weather delays Hartville grading and track work while December 10 plans push for completion of the Platte River crossing. The division question does not greatly agitate residents and a potential vote may occur at a general or special election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartville
Platte River
School Notes Highlight Eighth Graders and Attendance
Mattie Zimmerman enters the eighth grade this week and Lottie Marest returns after a two week absence. Fifth room praised for strength, while some students miss days, prompting questions on learning loss. Mary and Lena Jessen out sick. Fourth grade sees new entrants Frank Knox and Jessie Cushing. Ventilation improved in room five after a storm window removal.
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Lottie Marest
Frank Knox
Jessie Cushing
Mary
Lena Jessen
Lexington editor finds cure in Bucklen’s Arnica Salve
Editor W V Barry of Lexington Tennessee contracted a severe case of piles while exploring Mammoth Cave and found a quick cure with Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. The ad touts it as a wonder medicine for piles injuries inflammation and all eruptions highlighting a 25 cent price at W F Bassett’s drugstore.
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W V. Barry
Lexington, Tenn
Mammoth Cave
Bucklen
W. F. Bassett
Also Mentioned on This Page
U. P
Wm. Stulit
Lincoln County
General Land Office
W. A Paxton
Dr. Winnett
Lincoln
Odbert & Winnett
Nebraska
Lodgepole and Chappell
J. Hoffman
Junction
Montana
Best
Chicago
Angora
Platte Valley
G.D. Essig
Loren
Judge Grimes
Jivlye Grimes
Morrone
McPherson
Tellawime
Ain Lat
Kinshala
Yix
Keith Mee
Lhele
Elas
Smorvisort
Grimes
Fred Post
Cheyenne
Post
John Reimer
Grand Island
W. W Lisco
Mattie Zimmerman
Mrs. McLernon
Wonder
A. J. Devan
Ner
Amherst
Eke Od
MIT
Warks’ Bros
Meanea
Heyenne
L. D. Stone
Sanfrancisco
Cal
Rose & Col
Gass
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