Government building site sale plans in Fairbury noted
The supervising architect in Washington says an advertisement will invite proposals for sale or donation of a site for a federal building to be erected in Fairbury. Bids must be sealed and delivered by July 16, with offers opened in Washington and site selection and purchase subject to title approval or condemnation if needed. A social event in Fairbury featured Miss Ethyl Nichols as guest of honor.
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Shelley
Office of the Supervising Architect At
Washington
Fairbury
United States
Treasury Department
Department
Attorney -General
Department i
Robert Nelson Smith Dies After Prolonged Illness
Robert Nelson Smith died at his sister Mrs Manby’s home on Monday June 5 after an extended illness. He was born May 11 1872 in Bement Illinois and moved with his parents to Grand Island Nebraska at age sixteen. He later settled near Fairbury where he spent most of the years connected with the farm known as the…
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Robert. Nélson .Smith
Manby
Bement
Grand. Island
Nebr
Fairbury
Death notices from Kesterson ranch family mourns
The obituary lists surviving brothers Oliver R Charles W Walter V and sisters Mrs Clark Mrs Manby Mrs Herbert of this city and Mrs Moore of Grand Island. Funeral held Wednesday at the Presbyterian church with Rev Tourtellot officiating and burial in Fairbury Cemetery.
Harold Bailey Returns to Fairbury After 13 Years
Harold Bailey arrives in Fairbury with sister Mable for a family visit to grandmother Mrs. Robison and uncle J. R. Robison. A Colorado State University civil engineering graduate of this year, he travels before seeking work, noting many changes since his departure, with the courthouse the only structure he instantly recognizes.
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Harold Bailey
Fairbury
Miss Mable
Mrs. Robison
J. R. Robison
Harold
Colorado State. University
Mable
WC Bailey
Court House
Moor girl spared after larceny complaint
A complaint filed by Mrs. Roy Towers led to the arrest of Maude Moor for alleged $20 larceny at Rock Island depot. Sheriff Chirnside detained her Tuesday night. after county officials reviewed the case the charge was dismissed and Moor was sent to Omaha with her father. Moor, nearly seventeen, described a troubled life prior to the incident.
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Roy. Towers
Maude Moor
Rock Island
Chirnside
Omaha
City council and library groups form committee for Carnegie library
A joint meeting of the city council the city library association and the Commercial Club discussed building a $10 000 Carnegie library in Fairbury this year. Mayor Evana chairs a special committee including S R Merrell from the Commercial Club and C C Howell for the city library association to oversee erection plans. A second meeting is expected soon to set definite steps.
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City Library Association
Library Association of
Commercial Clab
Fairbury
Evana
Tity Library Board
Real Estate Transfers in Fairbury District Records
Listed are transfers recorded by J Monroe Davis and others in Fairbury Nebraska. The records show multiple deeds including urban lots and blocks in Champlain additions and Plymouth areas with prices around 1300 dollars and assignments to the School District. Names include James A Axteil Jacob Reimer John C Krotki Charles J Bilis Christina Kerk and others with spouses listed and references to Sheriff Jeterson bounty notes.
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William’ Ho Batties
Fairbury
Q.C
Champlain
James A. Axteil
Rachel Er
King Lo
John
C. Krotki
James H. Harvey
Auguste
Humberger
Plymouth
Siok
Jonas
A ‘Taylor
W. D
Jabod Reimer
Petateana Ackmana
Des
Nelan
Bai
Watiges
Sheriff Jeterson
Nebraska
Greenawalt
S.D
Jon
Deykin
Christina Kerk
Mary
Commissioners Proceedings Record of June Meeting
The document lists claims approved for June including salaries for John Fields and A. Shepherd, and payments to Groceries Lumber Hardware and Supplies firms. It records county expenses for janitorial salaries, court house expenses, and various service providers with totals and names of payees. The adjournment notes the next meeting and equalization date.
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Alex. Shepherd
John Nodes
Henry Hansmire
John Fields
Paine
Treaticog
Conrad Hasse
Eae DE Bone & Co
Frank Niler-malu-hox
Joan Thornton & Son
Ea Lockhart
Suphies
Pritchett
Gus Ostrom
Martie
John Brees
Tauling
Fairbury Light and Water Co
Light and “Water
Swans County
Louis Pimper
Plymouth
Elleemier
Gitar
Same
Louis Jarchow
Gilmore
Richiard
Cub Creek
Weise
Jefferson
Rowppelt
Lincoln
Canary
Shepherd Endicert
Probate order for Rachel Patrick will in Jefferson County
A petition filed June 1 1900 seeks probate of Rachel Patrick deceased s last will and testament. The court assigns June 23 1908 at 1 pm for hearing granting executor A Griggs authority to wind estate. Notice to interested parties via publication in Parrbury News for three weeks.
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Stave
Nebraska
Jeferson
Rachel
Samuel J. Atipeteiok
Marner
Pairbury News
Oyle
Hearing on final account in Louie Busing estate
County Court in Fairbury sets June 1 1908 at 1 PM for hearing petition by Adjust H Knispel administrator praying final settlement and discharge. Notice to all interested parties to appear and show cause. publication ordered in the Fairbury News for three consecutive weeks preceding hearing. Judge 0 Boyle.
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Nebraska
Jefferson County
Said
Fairbury
Louie’ Busing
H. Knispel
Fairbury News
Boyle
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