Second Murder at Bridgeport Ends in Self-Defense Claim
A quarrel between Michael Hagerty and James Keith near Bridgeport left Keith dead. Hagerty surrendered to the sheriff and was held under surveillance. An inquest and jury verdict found Keith died from a shot fired by Hagerty. Jurors named include F. King and Hiram Fisk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Keith
Michael Hagerty
Bridgeport
Haggerty
Fred Vath
Mr. Meyer
Krug Brewing Company
F. King
Hiram Fisk
Swan Dedrick
C. C. Durnell
Mr. Comstock
Warren Coulter
A Quartet of Weddings at Davis Home
Miss Dora M. Davis married Mr. O. Camblin at the Davis home Sunday evening, September 6. Rev. A. W. Jumea officiated in the M E church setting with relatives and guests present. The couple left Monday for Colorado points aboard the Burlington, to be away for an undetermined period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Davis
Dora M. Davis
O. Camblin
A. W. Jumea
M. E. Church
Camblin
Cora Bartholomew
Kimball
Geo. Davis
Edna Grannneman
Sidney
Burlington
Colorado
Judge Grimes In Town
Judge Grimes held a short special term of court in Sidney on Tuesday and cleared several cases. The jail gains a new lot as criminals confess and receive sentences: Henry Harris burglary and latency three years. Harry Wilhelm burglary at Potter eighteen months. Samuel Grim forgery twenty dollars two years and six months. Will Lamar burglary at Stowitte underage reformation school till twenty one or four years. Sheriff McDaniel and Sol Willis transported the defendants on Wednesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grimes
Sidney
Henry Harris
McIntosh House
Harry Wilhelm
Potter
Samuel Grim
Will Lamar
Stowitte
McDaniel
Sol Willis
Delinquent Taxes Soon To Be Published
Treasurer Wood prepares October list of delinquent taxpayers urging property owners to check receipts. The notice warns taxes accumulate, calls for reform, and lightly chides readers for last year’s surprises. No charges for this advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood
Soldiers escort deserter found near town on desert march
A detachment returning from maneuvers at a camp near Cheyenne passed through the area Tuesday morning. They identified a deserter from Fort Leavenworth named Walter G. Glazier, working as P. S. Johnson on the Tobin ranch, and he was sent to Cheyenne under deputy Myron Sager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
Ft. Leavenworth
Kansas
Big Springs
Myron Sager
Tobin Ranch
P. S. Johnson
Walter G. Glazier
Firemen Seek Town Hall Shelter After Building Burned
The fire department held an open air meeting on the street Friday night due to the loss of their building. A committee of Greenlee, Vath and Closman will petition the town council for quarters, expecting a prompt grant of their request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenlee
Vath
Closman
Four Room House For Sale By C W Lancaster
One new four room house offered for sale by C W Lancaster. Address not listed. Single property note with basic sale details and seller name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C W. Lancaster
Marriage of Edmond Smith to Pearl Burna in Sidney
Smiths of Sidney report the marriage of their son Edmond Smith to Pearl Burna of Pine Bluff Wyoming on Wednesday September 9 at 5 pm. Rev A W James presided with Mr and Mrs Wm Smith and Miss Josie Sager present. A wedding supper was served by Mrs Smith. The couple will reside in Pine Bluff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Smith
Sidney
Edmond Smith
Misa Pearl Burna
Pine Bluff
Wyoming
A. W. James
M. E. Church
Josie Sager
Willard Elter Weds Pearl Sachtyen in Norfolk Nebraska
The marriage of N Willard Elter of Bridgeport to Pearl B Sachtyen of Norfolk Nebraska occurred on the 9th at the latter place. Elter, son of William Elter, is native to Cheyenne County and is praised as a discerning suitor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Willard Elter
Bridgeport
Pearl B. Sachtyen
Norfolk
Nebraska
Willard
William Elter
Cheyenne County
Couple Jenik and Friend Wed at M E Parsonage
Frank Friend and Miss Jenik of Lodgepole were married at the M E parsonage last Tuesday evening by Rev. A W James. The couple left the same night by the evening train for the wear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Parsonage
Frank Friend
Jenik
Lodgepole
Death of Joseph J. Runnels Traced Across States to Nebraska
Joseph J. Runnels was born May 20 1845 in Lawrenceburg Indiana. He lived with parents until the 1870s then moved to Illinois and remained until 1886. He married Misa Sarah A Webb in 1820 and they had five children: R S G 4 RC Anna Pearl and Lutie May. In 1886 he moved to Junietta Nebraska then to Sidney in 1888 where he homesteaded. In 1902 he moved to Elwood Nebraska and died September 3 1908 at age 63 years 3 months and 13 days. His wife and children survive. Mrs Wiser and daughters are relatives of Mrs Runnels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph J. Runnels
Lawrenceburg
Indiana
Illinois
Misa Sarah A. Webb
Blue Ridge
R. S
G. 4
R.C
Anna Pearl
Lutie May
Junietta
Nebraska
Sidney
Neb
Elwood
Runnels
Wiser
Guernsey Heads North on Burlington for Reunion
A. J. Guernsey rode north aboard the Burlington this week drawn by a reunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Guernsey
Burlington
Enrollment at local school tops two hundred fifty with new staff
The district opens Monday with 250 pupils under Supt W R Pate and a new teaching lineup. Misa Eggenberger and Mr Carlson join as Peru State Normal graduates. Nonresident high school tuition funds one teacher. senior class totals stay at ten with several returning seniors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Pate
E. M. Cline
Minnie Chase
D. L. Carlson
Alice Jennett
Emma Eggenberger
Anna Mee-Fadden
Valeska Neubauer
Misa Eggenberger
Mr. Carlson
Peru State Normal
Eggenberger
York
Carlaon
Potter Howard
Edmund Lane
Llewellyn Lipska
Chae. Herboldaheimer
Anna Fecht
Elizabeth Gould
Guy Chambers
Bessie Cross
Vera Baker
Anna Chambers
Alvah Birdwell
James Birdwell
John Witters
Thos. Birdwell
Creta Sheutz
Catherine Treinen
Beasie Rodman
Nannie Rowan
Minnie Oldershaw
Henry Pavlot
Earl McConnell
Viola Osborne
Beesie Rodman
Josephine Sharmer
Bessie Rodman
Martha Greenlee
Minnie Olderahan
Catherine Greenlee
Charles Herboldsheimer
Gertrude O'Kane
Railroad Notes From North Platte Through Sidney
Railroad notes recount crew changes and layoffs around Sidney and North Platte. Jus Clark returns to work slowly. Spicknell backs off due to back trouble replaced by Peter Jensen. The U P begins reclaiming stored cons at Sidney, a multi month task. Hotel staff shifts include F A Jack hosting visitors from Chicago and H Pitzer returning from the east. Freight traffic remains steady with similar crews and heavier tonnage per train. North Platte Tribune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark
F. G. Griffith
F. Geinzman
Chicago
North Platte
Sidney
Borges Family Tragedy Touches Dalton Visitor
Fred Borges of Dalton reports his mother is improving after a lightning strike three weeks ago that severely shocked and burned her. His younger brother was killed by the same bolt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Borges
Dalton
Realty Transfers Across Cheyenne County Listings
Realty transfers compiled show numerous parcels traded among residents and local entities. Transactions include transfers between AG North and LR North, J A Dorey to A E Kivett, and Lincoln Land Co. to J F Holloway, with prices ranging from $1.00 to $2,560 and various lot and block designations in Bridgeport Sidney and Dalton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne County Abstract Company
AG North
L R North
Block
Bridgeport
LR North
AC North
CC Nelson
Margaret M. Neon
E Davis
Davis
Sidney
Lincoln Land Co
J F Holloway
B Golley
Roller
C H Ginser
Clarke
Maggie Peetz
BA Jones
B H Clute
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Oberfelder Block
Vienna
Clean Kitchen Restaurant
Ziebert & Wilson
Harper & Wright
C. M. Wright
Embailmer
Pei
R Pais
Hahler & Johnson
Callahan Bldg
J. C. Hudson
Old Line Insurance
Homestead
Government Land Office
James Tucker
Camblin-Davis
Judge Grimes
Uncle Sam
the Fire Department
Elter—Sachtyen
Railroad Notes
Pacific Hotel
H. Pitzer
Fred Dawson
No. 4
Pitzer
Mooring
Ed Ahrens
Harriman
McGuire
Chan
Baldwin
Lore J
Mong
NHI
J A Dorey
A E Kivett
Moran
M Kelley & Son
HU Frahm
MW Menebroker
S U Edwards
Trowbridge
Mary D Tarbux
Beckenhauer
Mary E Graham
D H Shultz
Torgerson
Rodman
F Shelton
S E Huger
Fred Lehmkuh
K Hedlicka
P Krooner
F Narjus
W E Swatzlander
J D Sweeney
AH Carow
Thomas
RJ Tate
Mary M Disney
Jas McKeenan
Jas A McKeennan
AW Berggren
A W Olsen
B Russell
J OC
Jurgens Owl
North
North Sox
CE Hackett
W P Miles
Tunner
E K Kratz
Kutls
Vosikune
Swisek
Senmifsw
Rschull
W A Gillane
Ludom
LL Brown
Coto
John M Kreader
T H Clinton
L Litchtfield
Tod
Turner Nw
Evanstoj E
Turner Nek Swift
NL Litchfield
J E Turner
TC Flemming
Loud B & Q]rrk Co
Swift Swit
Thos Riley
WF Llollingsworth
Ney
Li Buell
Li Gray
D. J. Scanlon
Maynard W. Osborn
American Bank
THE
First National Bank
C. D. Essig
Cis
W. S. Rodman
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