Mill of Justice and Verdict Reflections in Cheyenne County
District Court closed its term with Hagerty acquitted after a 30 hour jury deliberation. In the Boyer manslaughter case, the jury found guilty. after a late appeal motion, Judge Grimes sentenced him to three years. Minor dismissals and peacemaker bonds follow as the term ends amid public debate on justice and jury trials in Cheyenne county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerty
Boyer
Grimes
Supreme Court
Westernland Co
L. B. Cary
Rosecrans
Smith
State
Morgan
Becker
Banda
Cheyenne County
Telegraph
Ashamed of Local Justice Amid Loco Cheyenne County Rumor
Readers remark that while Cheyenne county may seem outlandish, many private citizens openly express shame at numerous miscarriages of justice despite possessing one of the state’s best district judges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne County
Post Office Moves to Bright Modernquarters
Readers receive a lively notice about the post office relocation to a spacious, steam heated and electric lit building. Postmaster McLernon and staff adapt to bright quarters with new fixtures while patrons enjoy improved service and a sunnier workspace. Sidney is urged to keep pace with the new tempo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
George
McLernon
Sidney
Gifted Silk Flag Presented to Local Orders
Next Monday night the Odd Fellows Rebeccas and the G A R will receive a silk flag from the old soldiers. Commander Hudson will present the flag and Noble Grand Neubauer will respond. Local speeches and refreshments are planned for an enjoyable evening.
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Odd Fellows
Rebecca’s
Rebeccas
Hudson
Grand Neubauer
Bridge crew completes turntable repair and office plastering
Foreman Nicholson oversees turn table repair this week and his office is being plastered and painted. John Lancaster suffers a fall from an engine running board on Sunday with back and arm bruises. no bones broken upon examination. District court draws night force with jurors Dan Lynch Pat McIntyre Wm Schimpf Henry Bangert and Foceman Nicholson. Chinaware sale at Baldwins offers one fourth off through December first. Jackson Furniture Co advertises sewing machines and mantle clocks on payments.
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John Lancaster
The
Night Force
District Court
Dan Lynch
Pat McIntyre
Wm. Schimpf
Henry Bangert
Foceman Nicholson
Morrill county created. Bridgeport named temporary seat
Governor declares Morrill county formed from Cheyenne, sets December 23, 1908 election for county officers, and designates Bridgeport as temporary county seat until a permanent seat is chosen. Publication and polling changes outlined. local residents and officials noted in Sidney and surrounding towns.
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Morrill County
Sheldon
Morrill
Cheyenne
Lincoln Journal
Bridgeport
Burlington Railroad
Union Pacific
North Platte River
Secretary of State
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
Bayard Transcript
Bridgeport Blade
New County
Trognitz
Davison
Redington
Union Valley
Mrs McLernon Hosts Luncheon Bridge Party
Mrs McLernon entertained Miss Lucy Jones and eleven guests with a Wednesday afternoon bridge session followed by luncheon. The dining room display featured shell carnations and a large table setup. Fred Nelson, Potter’s postmaster, improved his office by purchasing Sidney post office fixtures. Baldwin ads offer china at twenty five percent off through December first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Nelson
Potter
Sidney
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E. R. Kratz Abstracter
American Surety Company of
New York
Colorado
Oberfelder Block
Vienna
Clean Kitchen Restaurant
Ziebert & Wilson
McKibbin & Son
Dawson
Lincoln Denel Keith
Cheyenne Kimball
Counties
Lexington and
Sidney, Neb
Krug’s
Fred W. Vath
Mill OF Justice
Geo. Boyer
Mike Hagerty
Postoffice
Railroad Notes
Nicholson
Baldwin's
Jackson Furniture Co
M Swift
Lodgepole
J. Hale
P C. Wade
Cora B Kauffman of
Kimball
City
R. P. Scott
R B. Whitlam
Cyrus
Fred Wright
Nels Lindberg
Lisco
James Tucker
T. R. Reddish
Dick Gilman
Lewis Brett
N. Jacobeon
Sextorp
Frank Smith
Chimney Rock
Dorcas Society
Paul Borgquist
Omaha
Judge Williams
G. J. Hunt
W. N. Alexander
J.J. McIntosh
C. W. Hallway
Belmont Canal
Ritchie
F. A. Gapen
Leslie Neubauer
Denver
Henry and
Charles Mayers of
Ickes
O. E. Morricon
Bayard
Baldwin
Perrigo
Fremont
Mrs. McLernon
Valiant Lodge No. 98
Knights OF Pythias
Opera House
Alliance Orchestra
St. Margaret's Guild
D. J. Scanlon
Rodman-Looschen
Hooper
Orchard
Blair
Deshler
Brunswick
W. S. Rodman
Alanager
Maynard W. Osborn
American Bank
First National Bank
C. D. Essig
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