County division debate stirs Cheyenne county letters
A series of letters to The Telegraph from residents across Cheyenne county oppose county division, arguing taxes would rise, roads and bridges lag, and a new Bridgeport seat would burden north end taxpayers. Writers urge patience, caution, and unity, noting past travel to Sidney and county services. They warn against boom-town tactics and urge readers to vote against division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TorHe Borror
Bridgeport
Bayard Transcript
Taaid
EptTok
Telegraph
Aloes
Executive Committee
Southland
Cheyenne County
London
North River Valley
Willia
Ceelegraph
Lodgepole Express
Viaila
Sidney
North End
North Platte
Bayard
Redington
Petit Jurors Drawn for Coming Term at Grant County
A list of Grant County residents named as jurors for the upcoming district court term dated November 11, 1907 includes Brady, William Wood, E. S. Crigler, Ollie Camblin, Morris Rose, Martin Cape, Louis Meyer, E. P. Osgood, E. V. S. Pomeroy, John Peterson, E. B. Polley, H. J. Raymond, Henry Randall, Nels Jolngon, M. A. Shipman, S. H. Osborne, John Iinegan, Fred Gundell, Frank Robertson, L. North, W. Peters, T. Shanklin, James Wiker, C. W. Handley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Randall
Nels Jolngon
M. A. Shipman
S. H. ‘Osborne
John Iinegan
Fred Gundell
Frank Robertson L. &. North
W. Peters
T. Shanklin, James Wiker
C. W. Handley
Railroad Notes and Local Ventures in Sidney
Rail developments include al Martin’s promotion to night work for lighter duties and better pay. Incidents involve Union Pacific brakeman George Rhodes injured at Julesburg, engineer Fitzpatrick shot but not seriously hurt, and hospital funds being earmarked for expansion with a call to allocate part to a local emergency hospital. Also noted are wheat yields on the divide, a Sidney wedding, county attorney’s house call, ballot printing, grain elevator plans, and various visits and arrivals in Sidney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Martin
Fgeo
Rhodes
Union Pacific
North Platte
Denver
Julesburg
Fitzpatrick
Omaha
North Platte Tribune
Wheat Flour Ad From Sidney Nebraska Milling Co
Farmers are urged to grind wheat rye and corn for table use. The advert claims Wheatel, their own product, is nourishing and healthful if the bull is not removed. Drs. Benda and Frazey, managers, cite two years of use at their sanitarium in Sidney, Nebraska.
School Notes Highlight Board Movements and Events
The school board approved raises for primary and grammar teachers, set aside funds for library books, and arranged for music in the first six grades. A twelfth grade will be added when space allows, with a diploma for eleventh grade completion and a potential graduating class. The basketball team could not travel to Ogallala due to season end. Upcoming events include senior botany work, a high school address by Rev. A W James, and talks from local professionals. A Salesbury girls team challenged ours for Thanksgiving time, with spelling winners noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. James
Bessie Cross
Walter Nelson
Salesbury
Oral Ickes
Nellie Dedrick
Leonie Oberfelder
Bessie Jones
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E. R. Yaegle
Eaay
First National Bank
McKibbin & Son
Nebraska
Dawson Lincoln
Denel Keith
Cheyenne Kimball
Counties
Lexington and
Neb
Osborn Bros. & Mann
Harper & Wright
Cc. M. Wright
Sidney, Neb
Frank Pierson
Communications
King Precinct
Petit Jurors
Oberfelder Clothing Company
Chicago
Exaneas
James A. Wagner
German Lutheran Church
Misa Ottolide Marozeck
South Sidney
Manteuffel
Cheyenne
Wryo
Gapen
Horae
E. F. Harvey
Leslie
Longmont
Colo
Mrs. Hart
Burlington Tracks
Central Grain Company of
Lincoln
M. D. Osgood
Benton Harbor, Michigan
E. P. Oswood
Richard H. Bickers
Mary E. Davison
Tucker
J. R. Young
Lodgepole
Drs
Benda & Frazey
Sidney, Nebraska
Ogalalla
A. M. Treat
Buffalo County
Yourielf
Sanitol Company
Sidney Drug Company
D. J. Scanlon
Lenox Investment Co
Metropolitan Hotel
E. J. Sweet
Court House
Gothenburg
P, W. M. H. Home Bakery
A. A. Clark & Co
O'Kane Building
Swan Dedrick
U. P. Depot
Home Bakery
E. E. Rumsey
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