Proceedings of Cheyenne County Board of Equalization 1913
The Cheyenne County Nebraska Board of Equalization met at Sidney on September 2 1913 with Commissioners Thorstensen Haiston and Barlow and County Clerk Doran present. J B Haiston acted as chairman. assessor Wasem absent. Levies for General 8 mills Bridge 112 mills Road 2 mills interest and sinking fund 2 mills were set for the current year along with school district levies for general fund free high school building and bond purposes.
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Court House
Sidney
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
Board of Equalization
Nels Thorstensen
J. B. Haiston
L. R. Barlow
H. T. Doran
Louis Wasem
Carrried
State Board of Equalization
Atkins couple journeys to Cheyenne to aid ailing Mrs Earnhardt
Mr and Mrs A W Atkins traveled from Bridgeport on No 17 Thursday to be with Mrs Earnhardt who is seriously sick, accompanying the trip with concern and support from their family.
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A. W. Atkins
Bridgeport
Cheyenne
No. 17
Earnhardt
McVickers Millinery Opens at Simon Fishman Dept Store
Notice to Ladies announces new millinery parlors in Simon Fishman’s Department Store offering a complete line of the newest hats and soliciting a share of customers’ patronage. McVICKER'S MILLINERY.
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Simon Fishman
Drawing for Jury Panel in County Proceedings
The county commissioners announce the published list of sixty men from which a jury panel will be drawn at 3:00 PM in the county clerk’s office. The process, witnessed by the sheriff and clerk, is open for inspection and participation by the public as twenty four names will be selected for possible jury duty.
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John Hackensack
Another Fine Rain
A long lasting rain Tuesday night refreshed the county with calm steady endurance. Threshers and haymakers felt the boost as dust cleared and pastures revived, signaling better conditions after a dry spell.
Goodbyes to Vacation Party Highlights Age Friends
A group of young girls marked the end of vacation with a sequence of gatherings. Fern Johnson hosted a theatre party and refreshments, Edith Martin hosted a progressive party visiting six homes, followed by Mary Hayes’s surprise three course lunch, all culminating in a week of merriment.
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Fern Johnson
Johnson
Edith Martin
Mary Hayes
Tragedy Touches Kimball Family In Funeral Blessing
Reverend Hayes and wife traveled to Kimball on Monday to conduct the funeral of Fred M. Whitman killed in a New Mexico dynamite explosion last week. Whitman, praised as a fine young man, earned high wages operating an excavating machine and was the son of F. M. Whitman. Rev. Hayes was their former pastor. Miss Morgan arrived Friday to assume duties as high school principal, staying at the Frazer home.
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Kimball
Reverend Hayes
Fred M. Whitman
New Mexico
F. M. Whitman
Whitman House
Rev. Hayes
Miss Morgan
Sidney Delegation Attends Morrill County Fair at Bridgeport
A Sidney group visited the Morrill County fair in Bridgeport on Thursday enjoying the hospitality of local residents. The Sidney crowd included Bassett Radcliffe Frazey Youngland McLernon Guy Ded rich Mrs Frazey Ila Mrs Credit Violet and Miss Fern Johnson.
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Sidney
Morrill County
Bridgeport
Messrs
Bassett
Radcliffe
Frazey
Youngland
McLernon
Guy Dedrich
Ila
Credit
Violet
Fern Johnson
Fish car on U.P. tracks hints at stocking Wyoming lakes
A government fish car from northern Wyoming was moved along U P tracks bound for southern Wyoming lakes. The sighting reminded local anglers that government stocking of the valleys lakes may be expanded or encouraged.
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U. P
Wyoming
Ford
Misses Sumpka Visit Denver Relatives This Week
The Misses Emma and Ella Sumpka traveled from town to Denver for a several weeks visit with relatives, staying with family ties in the city.
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Sumpka
Emma
Ella
Denver
New Place to Dine at Metropolitan Hotel
Mrs Frandsen is settled in the Metropolitan Hotel and will reopen the long closed dining room. Her initial supper next Monday invites all, whether familiar with her cooking or willing to try everything once.
Frame House Burned In Ignatz Merck Farm
On Friday last, the dwelling of Ignatz Merck and its contents were consumed by fire. The attic started the blaze and the roof and ceiling collapsed as neighbors arrived too late. The daughter and youngest children were home. others were in the field. Insurance was light and the loss is heavy for the family.
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Ignatz Merck
Picnic for his men friends draws over one hundred
Gus Wellner gave a Tuesday picnic to his male friends who came in autos and numbered over a hundred. Refreshments were abundant and all returned at a staid and early hour, a very enjoyable affair. He has won masculine voters but displeased the ladies.
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Gus Wellner
Gus
Meat Market Bought in Local Deal
On Monday Jos. Hahler purchased the Kruse Meat Market and Al Kruse retires to rest and seek another investment. Kruse will continue to handle the cream business from his home with himself or an assistant serving customers.
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Jos. Hahler
Kruse
al Kruse
Mr. Kruse
Branching Out Partners With Livoni at Palace Barn
Branching Out led by Nick Mahr Jr forms a partnership with C F Livoni at the Palace Barn to manage the growing business jointly. The arrangement creates a two party leadership structure aimed at expanding operations and improving oversight.
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Nick Mahr Jr
C. F. Livoni
Palace Barn
Peetz man makes calls to Sidney tradesmen
Frank Hazlitt of Peetz contacted Sidney tradesmen on Tuesday seeking information or services.
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Frank Hazlitt
Peetz
Sidney
Visitors from Schuyler admire local country life
John Vath and daughter Zenta visited relatives in this area, traveling with Fred Vath by auto to Dalton Lodgepole and surrounding country. John considered selling his Schuyler business to settle here, while Zenta stayed to teach at Nelson school and board with Mrs. J. W. Nelson.
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John Vath
Zenta
Schuyler
Nebraska
Mr Vath
Fred
Dalton
Lodgepole
Nelson School
J. W. Nelson
Bridge Lovers Club Meets For Gentle Thursday Session
The Bridge Club gathered Thursday afternoon with Mrs. J. J. McIntosh in attendance. Guests enjoyed a refined, pleasant interlude in shaded parlors, savoring a dainty repast after play regardless of score.
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Bridge Lovers Club
J. J. McIntosh
Boston Bloomer Team Scheduled to Play Here Tomorrow
The Boston Bloomer team is slated to face Sid ney here tomorrow but the arrival is doubtful as prior schedules failed to materialize. An exchange notes the bloomer lineup includes three women among mostly poor male players.
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Boston Bloomer
Sidney
Ditto
Bloomers
Pearl McVicker Takes Charge of Millinery at Fishman Store
Pearl McVicker arrived Thursday evening to head the millinery section at the Fishman department store. She recently returned from Chicago with new ideas on the latest millinery creations.
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Pearl McVicker
Fishman Department Store
Chicago
Born to Ray and Mrs Smith a son this September
Local notes report the birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Ray Smith on September 4. The Francis Willard Union yearbook, newly issued from this office, appears rich in mental stimuli from cover to cover. William Owen of York Nebraska visited this region Tuesday for a few days, staying with Mr Huff and Mr Halston, owns county land, and notes better conditions here than in the east.
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Ray Smith
Frances Willard Union
William Owen
York
Nebraska
Huff
Mr. Halston
Den ver man summoned over ill wife in visit to parents
S Fishman was summoned to Den ver last Tuesday because of the illness of his wife who was visiting her parents. Later accounts were that she was somewhat renewed but an operation might be necessary to restore her to health.
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S Fishman
Denver
Mrs Leonard Visits Sidney After 22 Year Gap
Mrs Mary Leonard of Decatur is visiting Sidney for a week with her sister Mrs C J Foster. She left Thursday morning after a pleasant stay and a good impression of Western Nebraska. The meeting with her sister marked twenty two years since their last reunion.
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Mary Leonard
Decater
Ill
Sidney
C. J. Foster
Nebraska
Hooper Men Consider Move to Cheyenne County Farm
Fred Osterloh and Herman Wekenberg of Hooper Nebraska and Peter Bauer of Sundl were in the city Thursday. Osterloh owns an improved farm south of Sidney that appeals to him and may entice a Cheyenne County move. He currently leases the farm.
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Fred Osterloh
Herman Wekenberg
Hooper
Nebraska
Peter Bauer
Sundl
Mr. Osterloh
Sidney
Cheyenne County
Emil Anderson Buys Land Near Sidney Nebraska
Emil Anderson of Winside Nebraska visited Sidney on Wednesday. He purchased a quarter section of land north of Sidney and has rented an adjoining improved section. He plans to move next spring and live with the family here. He noted a marked improvement in verdure compared with the eastern part of the state.
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Emil Anderson
Winside
Neb
Sidney
Sidney Team Formed By J D McMillan Aide Fundraiser Dance
A Sidney football team is being organized by J. D. McMillan and a dance will be held in about two weeks to raise funds for suits. The town has ample material and the team is expected to perform well. Scheduled games are anticipated with Sterling Cheyenne North Platte Alliance Scottsbluff and other opponents.
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Sidney
J. D. McMillan
Sterling
Colo
Cheyenne
Wyo
North Platte
Alliance
Scottsbluff
Stockdick reports Grand Island area feels like October
E. C. Stockdick returned from a tour of Grand Island and nearby towns. He notes the country seems thoroughly cooked, with October-like conditions and people already feeding stock. He advises travelers that a short excursion often makes home feel welcoming again.
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E. C. Stockdick
Grand Island
Miss Hastings learns sister dies. funeral planned at Shenandoah
Miss Flossie Bell Hastings received a telegram Sunday announcing her sister's death at her North Dakota home. She left that evening on No. 4 for the paternal home at Shenandoah, Town, where the funeral would be held. The message shocked her after earlier word that the sister was recovering from pneumonia.
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Flossie Bell Hastings
North Dakota
Miss Hastings
Shenandoah
Town
Orster
Tourist Returns from Month-Long Trip Smiling Despite Heat
Co. P. Chambers reports a southern swing through Bowing Green Indiana and visits in Iowa Illinois and Missouri. He notes Cheyenne county has greener vegetation and cooler weather than most places he touched, except perhaps northern Iowa. He says the trip left him sleeping poorly on many hot nights.
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Co. P. Chambers
Bowiing Green
Indiana
Iowa
Illinois
Missouri
Cheyenne County
Field of Twenty Four Acres Shows Grain Varied Growth
Tom Perkins notes a 24 acre field split in half with identical planting. Twelve acres plowed deep and harvested show a superb, clean, heavy stand. The other twelve acres, dished only, is irregular, weedy, with uneven heads. The contrast proves grain results hinge on cultivation method.
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Tom Perkins
Colorado Line
Mr. Perkins
Wedding Bells Shine On Sidney Couples In 1913 Notices
A series of marriage notices from Sidney recount weddings in 1913 including Schofield Cushing in Denver on August 24 with plans for Manitou and Colorado Springs, and several other couples such as George N Wise Ettie Groshong Glenn R Smith Marie Anderson Richard Oppie Leta Brooks Chester Gibson Florence Straub with dates September 1 3 and 4. The notices highlight families, schooling, and home plans for newlyweds and mention officiants and local reception details.
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Schofield—Cushing
Denver
Leslie Schofield
Jessie L. Cushing
Manitou
Colorado Springs
Denver University
Warren Academy
John Daugherty
Sidney High School
Richard Oppie
Leta Louisa Brooks
Winston, Colo
Reverend Hayes
Wire—Groshong
George N. Wise
Cripple Creek
Colorado
Ettie Groshong
Winston
Gapen
Railroad Notes from the West
Superintendent Cahill visited on Wednesday before heading west. Jack Graves and Will Gould travelled to North Platte. John Schlesselman returns as machinist helper in the roundhouse. Engine 699 arrives at Sidney for winter snow plow duties. Chas A Roth and Henry Gould switch to day work. Tom Spicknell fills Isaac Jones’s night foreman role during quarantine. A new house near Newt Witter’s is for a young railroad man. R P Collins becomes American Express agent, Qually reassigned to Rawlins. Ernest Flohra sustains leg injuries in a well accident. R L Hunt, assistant general manager, toured north over the Burlington to review the new U P line.
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John Schlesselman
Roundhouse
Sidney
Chas. A. Roth
Henry Gould
Tom Spicknell
Isaac Jones
Newt Witter
R. P. Collins
Greeley
Colo
Q. E. Qually
American Express
Mr. Qually
Rawlins
Wyo
Ernest Flohra
Water Supply Gang
R. L. Hunt
Burlington
U. P
Northport
Gering
Picnic party along Kreuger's lake disperses after moonlit drive
A gay party rusticated Sunday on the banks of Kreuger's lake bringing picnic supplies and returning to a moonlit highway that did not reveal it as a link between leisure and labor. The group included Misses Jackson, Hastings, Perkins, Closman and Messrs. Stafford, Kreuger, Hahler, and Mr. and Mrs. Reider.
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Kreuger
Leéessure
Labor
Jackson
Hastings
Perkins
Closman
Stafford
Hahler
Reider
Kruse Cash Meat Market Ends, Cream Handling Continues
Albert Kruse announces the disposal of his Kruse Cash Meat Market while continuing to handle cream for Alliance Creamery Co. at his residence, second house on Rose street south of the Court House. He invites liberal patronage, promises the highest price and honest testing.
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Kruse
Alliance Creamery Co
Rose Street
Court House
Albert Kruse
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School Free Dist
McVicker's Millinery
Bobby
Tuthill
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Fo.b
Detroit
Cleburne Block
Sidney, Neb
Jones—Marks
George T. Jones
Elizabeth Marks
Smith—Anderson
Glenn R. Smith
Marie Anderson
Oppie—Brooks
Gibson—Straub
Chester H. Gibson
Padrona
Florence Straub
Railroad Notes
W. R. Cahill
Jack Graves
Will Gould
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