Greene's sore throat stalls campaign in Sidney visit
Judge Bill Greene arrives in Sidney with a hoarse voice and lively reception. Despite hope of speeches in Kimball Harrisburg and Gering his throat medical routine keeps him in town while supporters urge him through a packed crowd at the Skating Rink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill
Judge Greene
J. Q. Feltz
Isles
Stewitts
James
Cleveland
Wall ‘Street
Bryan
Washington
Bill Greene
Kimball
Harrisburg
Gering
Kearney
No. 2
Cady
School Notes Highlight Kindergarten Party and New Entrants
The Kindergarten had a party this Wednesday. Peter Simms joins the Intermediate department as a new scholar. Granville Aldridge was absent from the Intermediate department last week. High School members visited the Intermediate department this week. Susie Brunner was absent due to sickness. Gourdan Cramer entered Second Primary Monday. Mrs. Holden visited the school Tuesday. Artie Pantenburg entered First Primary Thursday. Work in First Primary is progressing with interest, especially natural history lessons illustrated by Mrs. Shelton on the blackboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Simms
Granville Aldridge
Susie Brunner
Gourdan Cramer
Mrs. Holden
Artie Pantenburg
E. L. Crigler
Cheyenne County
Colorado
Charley
Roy Willard
John Oliver
Wyoming
Charley Nunn
Polly
New Composite Cars On The Overland Route
The Chicago Union Pacific and Northwestern Line now operates daily composite Buffet Smoking and Library cars between Salt Lake City and Chicago. The cars are new in design with modern improvements and ample reading material. The Overland Limited runs these cars, and Union Pacific pioneered the service west of Chicago. tickets should read via The Overland Route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King Solomons's
Chicago
Union Pacific
Northwestern
Salt Lake City
Overland Limited
One Minute Cough Cure Promises Fast Relief
A brief ad-style claim promotes One Minute Cough Cure by W F Basett promising a quick end to hacking coughs and associated discomfort for the user.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. FP
Basestt
County Correspondents' Column From Kedington and Riverside
Personal and social items with notes on hay and feed abundance for cattie. Locals report trips to Colorado and Wyoming for work. Mention of fairs at North Platte and Lexington, recent rains, and upcoming school and church activities.
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Kedington
Riverside
North Platte
Lexington
Community Notes From A Prairie Town
Fair weather returns after a storm as residents recount visits and greetings. L. M. Meyer and Mrs Johnson hosted and welcomed guests at Riverside. George Beerline renewed acquaintances. Adam D. Waggie drove for health during rain. Swede valley farmers Israelite Anderson and Peter Storm plan to depart east. Haying mostly finished, threshing in Lisco was delayed by rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Beerline
Alma Johnson
Hot Springs
S. Ca
L. M. Meyer
Riverside
Robert Walsh
Sand Hilla
Israelite Anderson
Peter Storm
Mrs. Johnson
Adam D. Waggie
Citizens share brief notes from local visits
Ben Broberg visited John son on Monday. Misa Edna Johnson currently attends school at Lisco. Mrs. M. C. Johnson called on Mrs. W. S. Bassett.
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Ben Broberg
Johnson
Misa Edna Johnson
Lisco
M. C. Johnson
W.S. Bassett
Commissioners Proceedings of Basra County in 1896
The Basra County Commissioners meet in Sidney Nebraska on September 19 1896 with A W Atkins W R Wood and W C Bullock present. They adjourn to September 22 to hear Union Pacific Attorney Sayre about a county road lease but await his return. They approve minutes then discuss refund of $15 taxes paid under protest by E E Brower and adjourn at 4 pm.
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Ofics
Basra
Sidney
Nebr
A. W. Atkins
W. R. Wood
W. C. Bullock
Union Paacille
E. L. Sayre
Bouré
Union Pacific
Sayre
J. W. Harper
E. E. Brower
Public highway lease approved and district boundary change granted
Sidney Nebraska Sept 234 1896 the board granted petitions for establishing a public highway along the Union Pacific Railway right of way and signed a lease from Union Pacific to Cheyenne county for county road purposes. The board also approved moving King precinct to the center district and audited several bridge and road fund claims.
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Sidney
Nebr
Fred Lehmkuhl
L. H. Bordwell
Henry Anderson
L. A. Stanton
Union Pacific Railway Company
Union Pacific Railway Co
Cheyenne
Frank H. King
King Precinct
Harper
Atkins
Wood
Two Nebraska Leaders Cady Shines Against Greene’s Turbulent Record
The piece contrasts A E Cady as a model of honesty, integrity, and public service with W L Greene, described as evasive, untrustworthy, and prone to scandal. It argues Cady’s proven character and capability would benefit constituents, while Greene would bring ridicule and contempt.
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State Journal
Lincoln
Omaha
Hastings
A.e.cady
Commonwealth
W. L. Greene
Greene
National Capitol
Kem
Cady
Cady Election Seen as Reward for Progressive District
The prospect of Cady winning brings rejoicing among the state's better classes who expect a high-grade forceful representative for the district, both for the state and at the national capitol.
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Cady
National Capitol
General Kelley Addresses Industrial Army Talk at Court House
A crowd of about 150, including many ladies and gentlemen, heard General Kelley of Industrial Army fame discuss the laboring man’s perspective. He warned against free silver, outlined the Army’s origin and travels, and urged voting for jobs for his thousands of comrades, receiving widespread applause.
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Court House
General Kelley
Industrial Army
Kelley
Republican meeting notices schedule for county
The notice lists campaign talks by General Kelley in Sidney this Saturday at 2 p m and by Hon A R Humphrey in Lapeer on September 30 and October 2 at 8 p m. Hon A C Fish speaks in Sidney September 28 and Lodge Pole September 29. Hon J S Hoagland appears October 6 in Lodge Pole and October 7 in Sidney.
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Kelley
Sidney
A. R. Humphrey
Lapeer
Redington
Bayard
A. C. Fish
National Central Committee
Lodge Pole
J. S. Hoagland
Doctor Kings New Discovery Restores Ill Citizen's Health
Mr G Calllouette of Beaversville Illinois credits Dr Kings New Discovery for curing his bout with La Grippe after other doctors failed He says after using three bottles he recovered enough to be up and about again and plans to keep it in his home Get a free trial at W F Bassett s Drug Store.
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Nunn
Jack
Ward VerVualin
Camp Glarke
Perkins
Wisconsin
Johnnie
G. Calllouette
Beaversville
Ill
Dr. King
la Grippe
W. F. Bassett
Unclaimed Letters At Sidney Post Office 1896 List
Week ending September 26 1896 unclaimed letters at Sidney Nebraska include N J Brown William Kelsey Edd Schmitt J C Wilson Willie Schroeder and others. Callers for these letters may inquire at the post office. Also Buffalo Bill's Wild West show at North Platte Nebraska October 16 1896 with Union Pacific round trip fare from Nebraska points and Cheyenne Wyoming. contact agent E R BreiscH for ticket limits and sale dates.
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Sidney
Nebraska
Brown
N. J
North Platte
Neb
Union Pacific
Pointe
Cheyenne
Wyo
Callon
E. R. Breeisch
Patented Salve Promises Quick Healing for Various Ailments
An 19th century advertisement touts a salve by W. V. Bassett claiming to cure cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions and piles with satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded priced at 25 cents per box.
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W. V. Bassett
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Sid
Ney
Cattie
Heilmont
Roy Laing
Berg
A. L. Bixler
Charley Endsley
John’ Dick
Belmont
Mr. Bullis
Mr. Lyons
Tom Willcox
John W. Oliver
Horse Creek
Riverside Reapings
Basseté
Issioners Proceedings
R. S. McConnell
Finn
A. Pease
W. W. Young
Wets N. Thurston
S. H. Judd
Hoad Fund
John Hanna
Ceeeee
J. J. Waite
W. R. Woon
Attest
Kotloe
B. Z. Gentry
Sidney, Nebr
Ferdale
Higgins
Julesburg
Colo
W. F
Congress
Cady and Greene
Tings
Bucklen
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