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Newspaper

Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1920

Page

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Endorsement for Uptegrove in Cheyenne County State Senate race

Sidney Community Association unanimously backs B. J. Uptegrove for state senator. The endorsement stresses his energy integrity and experience in farming and business, urging strong local support to mobilize the largest vote in Cheyenne County. The call urges primary vote for E. L. Uptegrove before April 20.

Sidney Communnity Association B. J. Uptegrove Uptegrove Cheyenne County B. GL E. L. Uptegrove

B M S Club Meets At Home Of Mrs Moore

The B M S Club mothers and literary departments met at Mrs Hugh J Moores home to honor the clubs musical department. A good attendance enjoyed a luncheon and baby picture recognition contest won by Mrs D Ray Stansbury. Next meeting set for April 6 at W LeRoy Larsons home to discuss community problems.

Hugh J. Moore D. Ray Stansbury Club W. LeRoy Larson

Cheyenne County Seeks 30000 Bond for April Primary

County commissioners backed a 30000 bond issue to fund a new Cheyenne County Fair building program. The plan aims to improve exhibits for farm products livestock and machinery. Farmers unions and local business leaders endorse the measure with broad support expected at the April primary.

Cheyenne County Fair Board County Farmers Union Court House Cheyenne County

St Patrick s Church Plans Easter Services and Music

St Patrick s Church will celebrate Easter with two mass services, seven am and nine thirty am. F Wiegand will lead the mass sung by the choir under the sisters direction. The program features Largo on organ and four violins, a Haec Dies duet by Josephine Simones and Doris Fickes, and O Salutaris and Tantum Ergo benediction by Silver. A cordial invitation is extended to all.

St. Patrick’s Church F. Wiegand St. Patrick's Choir Handel Haee Josephine Simones Doris Fickes Our City Silver

Sidney Declamatory Contest Draws Crowd

One of the largest crowds at a local high school declamatory contest attended the Methodist Episcopal church. Winners included Harry Marsh in oratory Evelena Gray in dramatic and Nora Straight in humorous, with districts named for competition. Judges were A E Warren Mrs G R Buckner and Mrs D Ray Stansbury.

Methodist Episcopal Lewis Lewi Clifford Moore Spartacus G. H. Rice Blossom Gray Evelenn Gray Marjorie Wallick G. F. Liebendorfer Gertrude Brewer Dorothy Gould Nora Straight A. E. Warren G. R. Buckner D. Ray Stansbury Harry Marsh Ayalena Gray Warren Anne Radcliffe

Denver Firm Buys Cash Grocery of Jones Bros

A Denver mercantile firm completed a deal with Jones Bros to acquire the Cash Grocery. The store reopened as The Sidney Cash Grocery Company with George Lane as manager. The new owners, seasoned grocery operators, plan to expand and serve the local community with high grade groceries.

Denver Jones Bros Cash Grocery Sidney Cash Grocery Company George Lane Sterling Grocery Company Sterling, Colo Central Grocery Company Fort Morgan Colo

Campaign for American Statue for France Meant for Meaux Gift

Meade County launches a drive from April 5 to 9 seeking thirty dollars per contributor to fund a colossal statue titled Americas gift to France. The monument to honor Frances stand against German forces will be placed at Meaux on the Marne river. County Superintendent Anna McFadden leads the effort and asks residents to donate at local banks in Sidney Potter Lodgepole Dalton Gurley Sunds. Many school children are urged to give small sums to foster broad participation rather than a few large donors.

Theyenne America France Meaux Marne Anna McFadden Liberty State Bank Nebraska State Bank Sidney Citizen's State Bank Potter Cheyenne County Bank Lodgepole Farmer's State Banks Dalton Gurley Sunds

Weeden Sells Business to Jones Bros in Sidney

W R Weeden sold his furniture and undertaking business Thursday to David and Henry Jones with possession at one o'clock the same day. W C Campbell of Denver will manage the Jones store and undertake. Campbell has been welcomed in Sidney and will be valuable to the firm. The new owners will announce plans next week. Weeden has not yet stated his future location or line of business.

W. R. Weeden David Henry Jones Denver W. C. Campbell Jones Gros Campbell Sidney Weeden Dusiness

Sidney Community Association Directors Meet

The Sidney Community Association directors met in the Osborn building to transact routine business and endorsed E I Uptegrove for state senator. A. D. Hewitt of Kansas City attended as Tourists Information Bureau representative, and the group voted to take a half page ad in the bureau guides. I L Riley was engaged to escort Hewitt to Sterling to log the road between here and that city, accomplished despite bad weather.

Sidney Community Association Osborn Building E. I. Uptegrove A. D. Hewitt Kansas City Tourists Information Bureau Tourists Informtion Bureau Kepler I. L. Riley Mr. Hewitt Sterling Here Messrs. Riley and Hewitt Sidney

Sollars and Borland Form Fleetric Shop Partnership

John Borland of Exeter Neb purchases half interest in J R Sollars Delco Lighting and electrical business and joins in future conduct of Fleetric Shop on East Lincoln Highway. Sollars and Borland to handle Delco farm plants and city electrical work with Borland running the Delco plant and Sollars focusing on city contracts.

John Borland Exeter Neb Delco-Lighting J. R. Sollars Lincoln Highway Fleetric Shop Messrs. Sollars Borland Delco Sollars

State University Entertainers Arrive at Tobin Opera House

The road show of the University Entertainers arrived last evening for their first number. See them tonight and tomorrow night at the Tobin Opera House. New company each night.

Tobin Opera House

City Election Set For Next Tuesday In Sidney

Voters are reminded that the city election takes place next Tuesday in Sidney. A single ticket is in the field, but residents may still cast a vote to endorse caucus candidates and hold them responsible for administering the city’s affairs.

Sidney

Local mentions highlight visits and political race activity

Blaine Grabill visits home folks this week while J C Jones handles business in Kimball and John Junker visits Sidney for affairs and friendship. Albert Sherman family shopped in Denver. G J Miller family returns from Long Beach. Kinley Bryan returns to Scottsbluff after visiting sisters. Francis A Jones recovering at Cheyenne hospital plans to return to Sidney. Rev Henry Ives ordained at North Vilatte by Bishop Beecher. KR Campbell and W W Chowins travel for the senate bid. BK Bushee campaigns in Kimball then travels north. J A Rodman visits Sidney for state representative race after constitutional convention. Dor othy Swatzlander returns home for Easter. Miss Swatzlander enjoyed university work during vacation.

Henry Ives North Vilatte Beecher D. KR. Campbell W. W. Chowins Dorothy Swatzlander Swatzlander Missouri Lincoln Dorothy

New Press Claims to Seek Best Press for Gear Work

Rumely Transfer House announces a new press capable of a firm squeeze to improve gear and bush work and invites customers to try the service.

Central Granaries Co sells corn by load or pound

Central Granaries Company announces corn sales in any quantity, offering flexible options by load or by the pound to meet customer needs.

Central Granaries CO

Teachers of County Meet Here Tomorrow

County Superintendent Anna McFadden has arranged a county teachers meet at the local high school Saturday afternoon. Teachers from across the county will discuss assigned subjects, with music under Professor P. J. Lewis directing, a feature of the program. The public is invited to attend and learn about public school efforts and improvements.

Anna McFadden P. J. Lewis

Snowfall Boosts Wheat Prospects in Cheyenne County

The recent several inches of snow Wednesday night relieved dry wheat fields in Cheyenne County and eased wind damage from the past week. Prospects for a higher than average 1920 wheat yield grow as farmers resume summer fallowing, with added ground moisture aiding stressed crops. Dr. Kimpston Dentist.

Cheyenne County

Also Mentioned on This Page

Community Association For State Senate B. M. S. Club Sidney Lumber Co Rose Street Herth of U. P. Depot Sidney, Nebraska Evelena Gray Buy Cash Grocery Et Penny Fareescae Community’ ‘Association Sollars and Borland Props State University Blaine Grabill J C. Jones Kimball John Junker Sund Wan Albert Sherman G. J. Miller Long Beach California Kinley Bryan Scottsbluff David Jones Thomas Antrim Francis A. Jones Cheyenne BK. Bushee Ilvidgeport J. A. Rodman Mr. Rodman Oon Kimpston Just Young Mens Oberfelder ING Rou The American Bank of Sidney Frank G. Schroeder American Bank Sidney, Nebr Martin W. Dimery Mer. Savings Department
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