Division in Cheyenne County Election Debate Sparks Tax Hurdles
In a stream of letters from Livingston and Omaha dated Oct 20 1887 and Oct 28 1887 residents argue division of Cheyenne County to reap tax and governance benefits. The anti division group warns of increased taxes and lost town sites while supporters claim division could shift assets and new offices. The exchange notes railroad land assessments and impacts on county revenue.
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Cheyenne
Hull
Nes
Peyenne
Ian Weatford
Ubis
Ethus
Joan
Ansious
Livingston
Livisastas
New
Lush
Laramie County
Wyoming
Cheyenne County
Cheyne County
Mr Beard
Sidney
Hmaway
Smith
Ering Courier
Ur Hinney
Kimnard
Neb
Treenarit
Observer
Division furor boils from Cheyenne county homesteaders clash
Fractious letters and editorials from Cheyenne county critics accuse Kimball division advocates of distortion and bribery. A probe into bridge funds and county roads escalates tensions as homesteaders plead for fair treatment and question division motives.
Death of Mrs Sparrow at Fort Sidney
Mrs Sparrow wife of Lieut S E Sparrow died at Fort Sidney residence of Major and Mrs W H Boyle aged 22 from bright's disease after two years illness. She accompanied her husband to Omaha for the Grand Army encampment then fell ill and rarely left the house. Funeral held at her parents' home with Episcopal service. body driven to Massapoisett Mass for burial with Masonic fraternity and company guards leading the procession and garrison officers as guard of honor.
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Massapoisett
Mass
Lieut. Sparrow
Masonic Fraternity
Doyle
Lieut Sparrow
Boyle
Guard of Honor
Post Activities And Concert Schedule At Fort Sidney
Monday will be inspection and muster day as Harris L is enlisted in A company. An appropriation of $20 is allowed to build a day for the post. Shemas Thompson is promoted to sergeant and Charles Galjabr becomes corporal. Ditches are cleaned and disinfected to guard against typhoid. Major Boyle and Lieutenant Sparrow granted one month leave with option to extend. Concert program for Fort Sidney tomorrow at 3 PM features Cross Brandenburg Nohl. Overture Nuiguri Hoettger B. Waltz Treasure from the Gipsey ismon. Grind Medley Gems of Germany Kuhert. Gallop Cordon Rouge. Stars and Stripes lodge held quarterly election. installation of officers planned next Tuesday at the post theater. Exercises start 7:20 PM. List of officers elected for the next quarter includes Richardson, Kempt, Clattey, Miller, Shirlock, Reichard, Glover, Johnson, Wezel, Foster, Drake, Annis, Setudder, Weiver.
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Charles
Harris L
Shemas ‘Thompson
Charles Galjabr
Boyle
Fort Sidney
Cross
Brandenburg
Nohl
Hoettger
Germany
Kuhert
Cordon Rouge
Diller Stars and Stripes Lodge
Wow Richardson
D Kempt
DC Clattey
CG Miller
J Shirlock
H Reichard
Mare Shall
J Glover
J Johson
J Wezel
A Foster
Chaplin
F Drake
HE Annis
Rils
A Setudder
Lhs
A Weiver
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Sidney Telegraph Watt
Division
Ravenaus
Cheyenns
Weithoyg
eUlers
Wood
Moyer
Galle
Potter
Kimball
North River
Moyler
West Third
Lodge Pole
Teed
West
Bug Horn
Loraipe
Mer Menges
Postoner IL
Martha
Tine
Hickel
Teantile
Gio
Dtekel
Myneth
Menges
Lee
Iain
Amd
Tam
Miitkes
Theo Menges
Jarier
Jo J. Kissey
Potter Lumber Yard
John P. Hale
Dreamers
Chas. Trognitz
Geo. W . Jenner
Michigan
Fcr
Mitchell Wagons
Minnesota
Champion
Walter A. Wood
H. Holdridge
Braids of
Colorado
Plum Creek
Northside Lumber
St.umber
Nebraska
Cleg
C E Borgquist
D. J. Scanlan
Pion
Hhr
Europe
C. FE. Borgquist
Cunard Line
Front Street
J. Neubauer
Dealeic
Rose Street
Second Sts
Sidney, Nebragha
State Bank of Sidney
S.C. Morgan
General Merchandise
Camp Clarke, Neb
Platte River
Camp Clarke
Fort Laramie
Fort Robinson
Black Fills
White River
D. W. White
H. W. Chowins
Illinery
Dressmakin
Cree Wood Yard
Cumberland
Rock Springs
C. T. L. Oil Co
Wes
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