City Election Results and School Declam Contest Notes
The city election drew many voters with little opposition aside from A. J. Jorgenson facing J. W. Harper in ward three. Harper’s write‑in tally reached ninety‑nine. New council members join an experienced board as Jorgenson’s re‑election affirms his policies. In school declamations, Bernice Foster and Kathryn King excelled, with Evaiine Gray second and Kathryn King third, under coaches Mrs. Ray Stansbury and local educators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third Ward
A. J. Jorgenson
J. W. Harper
Harper
Jorgenson
Tal
Bernice Foster
Ray Stansbury
Grace King
Nora Straight
Roy Chambers
Myrtle Johnston
Lucy Clark
Chadron
Linder
Bayard
Frazie
Scottsbluff
Evaiine Gray
Kathryn King
The
Telegraph
Kathryn
Bernice
Evaline
Building Resumed on New Grade School Amid Material Delay
Work on the new grade school has resumed after a long material delay. It is hoped pupils will not face another school year in crowded rooms like those currently in use.
Touring the South Be A Spitler Family Start South
A. Spitler and wife began a Saturday overland journey to the south planning a leisurely tour to visit places and friends. Their friends hope they will not find a better place to live and will return. Leona stays with sister Mrs. A. D. Greenlee to finish high school in May.
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A. Spitler
South
Leona
A. D. Greenlee
Appreciative Visitors Visit The Telegraph Plant
Appreciate visitors J. E. Estill and wife spent Saturday in the city touring The Telegraph plant praised for capacity and completeness. Estill, an editor, moving his business from Reno to Cody Wyoming. Mrs. Estill operates the Hnotype firm. They praised Sidney as a bustling small city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Estil
Telegraph
Estill
Teno
Nevada
Cody
Wyoming
Sidney C H Irons Tours Sidney City Center
Camp guest Sidney C H Irons of Scottsbluff visited Friday with Doctor Eikner and toured the city in detail. He expressed astonishment and compliments on Sidney’s size and liveliness, saying it had his hometown beat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Irons
Scottsbluff
Doctor Eikner
Sidney
Sammie Girls Give Easter Baskets to Families
The Sammie Girls distributed nine Easter baskets to families on Sunday. Each basket included a roast potatoes vegetables fruit and candy to make a complete dinner. The girls enjoy this charitable work and presented the gifts with happy spirits.
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Sammie
Sidney Contingent Falls to Alliance Delegation
Sidney declamatory contestants traveled to Alliance with their coach and cheering supporters. The group included fifty teachers from Cheyenne County attending the District Teachers Meeting. Katherine King represented the humorous department and Evalinn Gray also participated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Alliance
Cheyenne County
Katherine King
Evalinn Gray
Structure Recalled Of Old Court House By Inscribed Plate
A. K. Greenlee guards a wooden plate inside the district court door frame bearing 1871 as the building year. The old court house walls remain plumb though cracked, with black walnut bannistery and spindles contrasting cheaper tread wood that is largely unworn and possibly original.
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A. K. Greenlee
District Court Room
Fred Harr Plans Move to Sidney Citizenry and Ranch Care
Fred Harr of Union Valley precinct buys the H. G. Gould home and furnishings, rents it out until fall, then moves to Sidney to enroll his children in school. He will continue to care for his ranch until after harvest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Harr
Union Valley Precinct
Sidney
H. G. Gould
Mr. Harr
Hooray Tune Up Your Auto For Fort Morgan Gun Club
On Sunday morning at 5 45 you will hear the electric light plant whistle signaling families to rise and ride to the east side court house where cars will line up. At 7 you depart for Fort Morgan Colorado to witness the Uncle Dad Trophy shoot off between the Sidney and Denver Gun Clubs. Over fifty car owners have promised to go and more are welcome.
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Court House
Fort Morgan
Colorado
Denver
Absent Manager and Wife Leave for Rochester Medical
G W Lane of the Cash Grocery departed Saturday with his wife for Rochester Minnesota where she was to undergo an operation for a chronic throat enlargement. David Jones assisted in the store during the absence and was described as experienced and able.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Lane
Cash
Rochester
Minnesota
David Jones
Jones
Lane
A Train Of Sorrow Passes Through The Nation
A mournful procession of twenty nine coaches carried over six hundred fallen soldiers from France through western routes. The journey paused in several cities as caskets left the train, leaving a trail of heavy hearts across the United States.
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France
West
United States
Sidney Probed as Potential Site for Tractor Demonstration
The Avery Company reports encouraging prospects for Sidney as a designated site for a major tractor demonstration exhibition. A telegram from the Nebraska Chamber urges opposition to Senate File 65, and the chamber postpones further action to gather more information on the bill’s merits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crider
Avery Company
Sidney
Chamber
Nebraska Chamber of Commerce
Senate
New Hospital Opening and Benefit Dance Planned
The new hospital nears completion and will open next Tuesday April 12. A benefit dance at Hardy's Dll Room will raise funds to cover hospital treatment for those unable to pay. The modest twenty four bed facility seeks community support and approval.
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Hardy’s Dll
Wholesalers Visit City to Open Henry and Robinson Store
Mr. Robinson of Henry and Robinson and his manager Mr. Porter arrived Thursday to receive the stock for a new wholesale hardware business in the Fundingsland building. Chairman Miles of the Chamber of Commerce introduced them to local contacts as remodeling of the north side building proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robinson
Henry and Robinson
Porter
Miles
Chamber of Commerce
Fundingsland
Visiting Interests Here H C Casselman Visits City
H C Casselman of Denver spends the week in the city and vicinity to look after land interests. He has recovered his health except for traces of neuritis in his arm but is able to handle active business projects again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Casselman
Denver
Mr. Casselman
Telegraph Boosts Its Booster Circulares in Print Office
For ten years The Telegraph has supplied booster circulars and folders from its print shop. The publication notes thousands of items printed and mentions that eastern dailies used its January wheat article parts and the full article from two weeks ago. Inquiries about the country are answered by The Telegraph or The Chamber of Commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Telegraph
Chamber of Commerce
Sidney Chamber of Commerce Directors Meet on April 5 1921
The Board met at the secretary's office with full attendance to discuss organization problems. Plans were laid for the upcoming Tractor Show and Sidney's potential designation by the National Tractor Demonstration Committee, with the group ready to host if Sidney is chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Chamber of Commerce
National Tractor Demonstration Committee
Sidney
Sidney Named for National Tractor Show
Excellent demonstration by using our tractor resources now on hand. The committee in charge is confident that Sidney will be designated for a National Tractor Show.
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Sidney
Musical Revu by American Legion Rehearsed
The American Legion and their ladies boast of a home talent Musical Revun rehearsed under Professor Hart. At first rehearsal Wednesday night thirty girls and twenty five men attended, with larger turnout Thursday. It is a clean opera style production that fascinates players and will delight audiences. More details promised next week.
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The
American Legion
Hart
Railroads Hold Own amid Standstill In March
Burlington agent notes February passenger business matches typical weekly totals while U P railroad sees a decline as long distance work rises. Plans for railroad improvements continue. Clearance sale at Elite Millinery offers hats priced five six seven dollars on April nine eleven twelve.
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Burlington
U. P
Sidney Lumber Co Laundry Request Taxi Contact
A note references SIDNEY LUMBER CO and a laundry instruction. It mentions a taxi contact with the number 161 for pickup or delivery related needs. The fragment suggests a service request linked to the lumber company and a laundering task.
Farmers Union forms strong local in Sundl county
Last Saturday evening at Sundl the local of the Farmers Union organized last week and held a rousing meeting where permanent officers were elected. Joseph Ruttner was named president Millard Pavlat vice president and Potter Howard secretary treasurer. The trio are seen as capable leaders and expect the local to be one of the strongest in the county.
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Sundl
Farmers Union
Joseph Ruttner
Millard Pavlat
Potter Howard
Clean Up Campaign Steps Spark Quick Volunteer Roll
A guide explains forming a local clean-up drive by organizing meetings, assigning district chairs, and recruiting volunteers. It notes the plan is simple and rapid once the coordination is set, though actual labor remains.
Recovering Nicely After Home Appendectomy for Effie Warp
The little daughter Effie of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Warp underwent an acute appendicitis operation Sunday. The procedure occurred at home and the child is improving at this time.
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Effie
W. A. Awarp
Knight's of Columbus In "Victim of The Seal"
A Knight of Columbus episode centers on a victim involved in a seal related incident. The report notes the fraternal group and local details, with emphasis on the outcome and community response.
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Knight’s of Columbus
Additional Subscribers To Baseball Fund
J T M Pearson, V RR Atking, J B Sanford, HYF Freytag and Freytag list multiple donors for a baseball fund. An April 9 date and an offer to obtain Elite Farm Loans through J W Harper at 110 E 2d St accompany the notice. The fragment invites readers to inquire about a home in the best town on earth.
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J. T. M. Pearson
Atking
J.B. Sanford Oo
Freytag
J. W. Harper
E 2d St
Sidney Lumber CO
Weekly Chamber Luncheon At Hornaday Cafe
The Chamber of Commerce held its regular weekly luncheon at the Hornaday Cafe on Wednesday. Speakers’ remarks reflected the ongoing spirit of progress and several visiting gentlemen spoke about Sidney attracting notable attention.
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Chamber of Commerce
Hornaday Cafe
Sidney
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A. BE. Grabill
A. Shipman
Fred E. Stephens
Frank Schroeder
Jo W. Johnson
R. H.rogers
James R. Mahoneys
J. W
Sammie Girls
Gun Club
A. L
Association News
Union Pacific Hotel
Clean-Up
Woman's Club
New
Oberfelder Clothing
Sidney, Nebraska
Baseball Fund
TA JE
Paymed
NEBR
the American Bank
the Foundation
Jesse ©. McNish
George E. Taylor
Martin W. Dimery
George R Buckner
James L. McIntosh
Eugene D. McAllister
Joh L. McCarthy
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