Local readers note visits and business from Sidney week
A roundup of residents and guests passing through Sidney Nebraska and nearby areas includes Dr and Mrs Simon sightseeing in Colorado Frank King visiting family Simon Fishman returning from eastern markets Attorney Torgerson on a state business trip Harm Fecht reporting strong grain yields Mark Spanogle of Bridgeport Bank greeting Sidney friends Frank Allen returning from eastern real estate business A B Persinger from Devils County reports peace and prosperity Cashier Cillahan attends state bankers meeting in Omaha etc. Major John S Parke of Vancouver Barracks visits for south Sidney real estate prospects Union Pacific staff shift noted Father Sullivan departs for Elwood with Father Dobbins replacing him Holman Pate joins Union Pacific night crew George Thornburg recovering from appendectomy and family travels Homebound twins buried at Sidney funeral services ongoing.
Precinct Committeemen Chosen in Republican Meeting
In a September 7 meeting the Republican nominees were selected for multiple precincts including Sidney Borgquist Bronson James Mitchell Potter Grant Brady Colton R Krueger Lodgepole J C Wolfe Eagle John Siefer Union Valley H Hinrichs Duvico James Davison Trogniés Peter Nelson Redington F Gilman Court House Rock R S McConnell Weir Lisco L M Meyer Eastwood Dayve Williams King P J Dunn Camp Clarke E Trinnier Bayard W T McKelvey Haynee C D Henderson Gilchrist D G Covall. The gathering adjourned to September 14 and will reconvene September 21 at the courthouse to elect a county central committee chairman and a delegate to the state convention at Lincoln.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
Sidney
Paul R. Borgquist
Bronson
James Mitchell
Potter
Grant Brady
Colton
R. Krueger
Lodgepole
J. C. Wolfe
Eagle
John Siefer
Union Valley
H. G. Hinrichs
Duv
Ico
James Davison
Peter Nelson
Redington
F. Gilman
Court House Rock
R. S. McConnell
Weir-Lisco
L. M. Meyer
Eastwood
Dayve Williams
King
P. J. Dunn
Camp Clarke
E. Trinnier
Bayard
W.T McKelvey
Haynee
C. D. Henderson
Gilchrist
D. G. Covall
Court House
County Central Committee
Lincoln
Democrats Elect Delegate at County Central Meeting
The county central committee met at the courthouse last Saturday afternoon. C. S. Anderson of Bronson presided, Robert A. Barlow was named temporary secretary, and delegates were accredited. Joseph Oberfelder was elected chairman and delegate to the state convention in Lincoln next Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
C. S. Anderson
Bronson
Robert A. Barlow
Joseph Oberfelder
County Central Committee
Chas. S. Anderson
Lincoln
Burlington Platte Valley Route Still In Planning
The Burlington plans to extend toward the Platte Valley and westward have not been abandoned. After a lull, work may restart soon with initial lines built first. Hill management also seeks a line to Salt Lake City, and the Platte River project is presumed active with potential work starting next spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railroad Department
State Journal
Burlington
Platte Valley
Salt Lake City
Platte River
Track Laying Progresses Slowly on North River Line
General foreman Shultz from the North River branch arrived to aid the start up the line as laborers from New York work. For a week the force unloaded ties at Lewellen and other points, delaying track laying. The track end lies seven miles west of Lewellen and six miles east of Oshkosh. J W Harper and Mr and Mrs Al Ovall attend the M E general conference in session at McCook as Sidney church representatives.
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Foreman Shultz
North River Branch
New York
Shultz
Lewellen
Oshkosh
North Platte Tribune
J. W. Harper
Geo. Humes
Bridgeport
Burlington
Sidney
Mr. Humes
Potter State Bank to Open in Potter Next January
NSW Bank for Potter forms to begin business around January 1 in Potter. Promoter W S Rodman, a top local real estate man, leads with R E Barrett as president and O A Torgerson as attorney. J H Brogs of Blair to serve as cashier. Site purchased, building to include fireproof vault and burglar proof safe. Authorized capital $25,000, $10,000 paid at start, others added as needed.
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Potter
W.S. Rodmin
Neb
Rodman
W. S. Rodman
Potter State Bank
Potter and Dicinity
North Platte Beats Bridgeport in baseball at Athletic Park
North Platte defeated Bridgeport 6 to 1 in a brisk afternoon game at Athletic Park. The Bridgeport lineup featured manager Fulgate from Grand Island and Stuart from Mernacn in the middle, but North Platte dominated early and secured the win as Bridgeport struggled to respond.
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North Platte
Athletic Park
Bridgeport
Mgr. Fulgate
Grand Island Fame
Pugate
Fulgate
Mr. Stuart
Mernacn
Stuart
Mvst
Union Pacific activity and local notices dominate town report
Local items cover Union Pacific movement including track laying and a new recruiting station plan in Cheyenne. Also noted are community happenings such as a county Sunday School session, deaths, paving and crossings, a primary law discussion in Lincoln County, and a call to buy at A. A. Clark & Co. with savings.
Big Horse Sale Touted From Cavanaugh and Chapell Stock
Len Sherwin of Sidney Nebraska buys 400 head of horses and colts from James Cavanaugh. Delivery 100 head in October and the rest in June 1908. Stock shipped via Belle Fourche and the B M to Sidney. All halter broken and of first class quality. Cavanaugh has bred registered stock for 18 years. Weight 1200 to 1600 pounds. Sherwin and Lidingham also buy 250 Chapell horses at Wibaux.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Len Sherwin
Sidney, Neb
James Cavanaugh
Belle Fourchee
Sidney
Neb
Cavanaugh
Iowa
Sherwin & Lidingham
Wibaux
Monitor
Glendive
Mont
Unclaimed letters advertised at Sidney post office
Sidney Neb September 20 1907 list of letters remaining unclaimed in the Sidney post office. Names include Frank Anderson T Cates W C Fidler Burton Fox Walter B A Hugh Hammond H T Nolan Carrie Miller Dave Murry Jack Miler desse Munson Albert J Riviere W A Reed Lloyd C Thomas Mrs G O Swatsley E McLERNON Postmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney. Neb
Sidney
Frank Anderson
Od T. Cates
W. C. Fidler
Burton Fox
Walter B.A
Hugh Hammond
T. HW. Nolan
Carrie Miller
Dave Murry
Jack Miler
Desse Munson
Albert
J. Riviere
W. A. Reed Lloyd C. Thomas
G. O. Swatsley
E. McLernon
Trains Delayed on Union Pacific Line
All trains on the Union Pacific are late by one to five hours daily. The schedule disruption affects daily commuters and freight operations, with varying delays across routes. Authorities have yet to offer a timetable for recovery or compensation measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific
Wheatol advertised as a digestive aid and breakfast food
Wheatol claims to prevent constipation and digestive derangements and reduce doctor bills. It is produced from Cheyenne County wheat at the Sidney Sanitarium and used for flour and breakfast purposes. Sold in Sidney groceries and by A. Clark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Sanitarium
Cheyenne County
Sidney Groceries
Clark
Also Mentioned on This Page
R. Yaegle
Magn
THE
First National Bank
McKibbin & Son
Nebraska
Dawson Lincoln Deuel Keith
Cheyenne Kimball
Lexington and Sidney, Neb
McKibbon & Son
Osborn Bros. & Mann
Harper & Wright
C. M. Wright
Frank Pierson
Fewows
Sydney
Telegraph
Sidney and Vicinity
Mrs. Simon
Colorado
Frank King
Simon Fishman
Torgerson
Harm Fecht
Dalton Country
Mark Spanogle
Bridgeport Bank
Frank Allen
A. B. Persinger
Devel
Cillahan
First National
Omaha
State Bankers’ Meeting
Adams
Cheyenne
Howard
Wigiland
Wyoming
W. P. Miles
James
Liveu
General Conference
Methodist Church For
Western Nebraska
McCook
Henry Douglas
Montpelier
Idaho
W. F. Bassett
Mr. Douglas
Bassett
A. D. Stewitts
Marguerette and
Dorothy
Mise Marguerette
Brownell Hall
Geo. Thornburg
George
Father Sullivan
St. Patrick's Church
Elwood
Father Dobbins
South Onaha
Holman Pate
Prof
Pate
Grafton
John S. Parke
Vancouver Barracks
Washington
Parke
Christianson
Mallory
SAM Leopold & Co
Chicago
Oberfelder & Co
NSW Bank For
Robert Clancy
Union Pacific Tax Department
Robert E. French
Kearney
Masonic Lodge
Arthur M. Oberfelder
State University
Seasion
Lutheran Church
Mr Nunn
M. O. Sager
Osborn & Mann
James C. Clarke
Potter Precinct
Oho
Wear
Union Pacific Round House
Robert Oberfelder
B. A. Jones
Ed Abrena
Whipple
Cheyennez
Buzza
LeGrande Hotel
Los Angeles
Myrtle Street
Lincoln County
the Tribune
Bullote
A. A. Clark & Co
D. J. Scanlon
Lenox Investment Go
Metropolitan Hotel
E. J. Sweet
Osaler
Gothenburg
P. W. M. H. Home Bakera
Graham
O'Kane Building
Superior
Swan Dedrick
U. P. Depot
Mlome Bakery
E. E. Rumsey
Sioney, Nas Oe
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