Declamatory Contest Honors At Sidney High School
Zella Owens won the oratory crown while Charlotte Pierce claimed the Dramatic prize and Marjorie Wallick the Humorous award in the annual high school declamatory contest. Judge praise followed performances. Miss Radcliffe’s coaching noted for district and state success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zella Owens
Rhindie Childers
Mabel Walker
Eva- Jean Gray
Harry Marsh
Charlotte Pierce
Gertrude Lrewer
Helen McDaniel
Ruth
Montgomery Nora Straight
Marjorie Wallick
Sidney High School
Alliance
Charlotte, Pierce
Theodore Roosevelt
Zella
Carlson
Sidney
Minnetonka
Sunshine
Miss Carlson
Marjorie Shipman
Miss Kimpston
Charlotte
Zea Owens
Marie Siedow
Georgiana Martin
Gladys Philson
Grace Uornaday
Ada Straight
Gertrude Brewer
Burgess
Mays. Horine
Phelps
Anne Radclife
Radcliffe
Nebraska
Good Work on Lincoln Highway and Road Days
Report highlights recent Lincoln Highway improvements under W. Swatzlander with three miles of road in excellent condition and county farmers' cooperation. It notes road days mimic neighbor communities, with social events at schoolhouses, meals, and pride in good roads, plus local mentions of B. T. Montgomery and Mann's Battery service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. 1S. Swatzlander
East Lincoln Highway
Swatzlander
Cheyenne County
410 Boys in Brown Breakfast in Sidney
Sidney prepared a welcome breakfast for four hundred ten soldiers arriving by Union Pacific in the early hours. Mr C W West organized a total community effort with bakers butchers and local hotels supplying food and coffee while Mr Shoemaker located the battalion at last after a tense search. The volunteers received a hearty response from the soldiers and a public vote of thanks acknowledged the town effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. West
Nebraska
Sidney
Union Pacific
Vest
West
Mr. Vest
National Cafe
Sims
Union Pacific Hotel
Shoemaker
Omaha
Monday Storm Ranked Worst In Years
The weekend weather shifted from mild rain to a blizzard not seen in years. The storm peaked Monday morning then eased by evening, causing business shutdowns, train delays, and blocked roads while some stock loss and feed shortages occurred. Still the vast moisture benefits crops offset the damages overall.
Airplanes and Tanks Arrival Schedule at Sidney
The US Army Tank Special with one automobile, two flat cars, and one Pullman will reach Sidney on the Union Pacific April 21, then move to Sterling Colorado via Burlington at night. A Victory Loan Far West Flight Special arrives May 1 at 1 a.m. for movement out, consisting of three Standard Sleepers and nine baggage cars, with 100 officers and men. local spectators may view Army planes if it fits the itinerary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Union Pacific
Sterling
Colo
Burlington
Victory Loan Far West Flight
Army
Funeral notice for Mrs Ray Wellner at St Patrick's Church
The funeral of Mrs. Ray Wellner will be held from St Patrick's Church on Saturday morning at ten o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Wellner
St. Patrick’s Church
Printer Wanted by The Telegraph Sidney Nebr
Classified notice seeking a qualified printer and an advertising man for The Telegraph in Sidney Nebraska. Post includes salary details and contact address for applicants with printing shop experience and ad sales skills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dob
Telegraph
Sidney
Nebr
Liberty State Bank Opens in town with strong crowd
The Liberty State Bank opened last Saturday in fine weather drawing a large town crowd. Mrs Flon Slawson helped greet guests giving each a fern spray and ecarnation while men received a smoke. Though small and crowded, staff served patrons courteously as farmers and business leaders join as directors and stockholders, signaling a promising future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty State Bank
Ledgers Found in Wall Reveal 19th Century Trade
Workmen uncover two leather ledgers from 1877 to 1879 hidden between plaster and stone at Essig Hardware. The books, once owned by James F. Stimpkins and Kennard and Stimpkins, show extensive credit dealings from snow shoes to bird cages and even whiskey at two dollars. Mrs. Essig suspects the diaries record early Sidney days and invites observers to view the volumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Essig Hardware
Essig
Neubauers
Fighting Sons of Guns Arrive from France for April Concerts
Forty seasoned veterans direct from France arrive for April 19 and 20 events in Sidney. A street parade and concert feature a tenor, comedian, allied quartet, and a military band that saw action overseas. The group is billed as The Fighting Sons of Guns with potential further performances depending on notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
France
Fighting Sons of Guns
Bootlegger, silk thief, and railroad theft suspects in court
A bootlegger was fined one hundred dollars and jailed for inability to pay after a town bootlegging attempt was interrupted by Marshal Bowman. A Mexican thief took silk shirts from Cheyenne Trading Co and was arrested, paying fine and costs. Sheriff McDaniel led a search with several officials recovering goods and detaining eleven Mexicans and one American, fined fifty to two hundred dollars plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshal Bowman
Cheyenne Trading Co
McDaniel
Plywell
U. P
Lewis
Williams
Maundy Thursday and Easter Services Held by Scottish Rite Masons
The Scottish Rite Masons of Sidney observe Maundy Thursday at 8 p m on April 17 and Easter Sunday at 3 p m on April 20 at the Masonic Temple. Past Wise Master Joseph Davis of Omaha will officiate. All members of the 18th degree and above are requested to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Masonic Temple
Joseph Davis
Omaha
Adjourned Meeting of Commissioners in Sidney Nebraska
The Cheyenne County Board of Commissioners met April 2 1919 at Courthouse Sidney with all members present. The board discussed appointing Sid ney citizens to advise the assessor for fair city taxation and considered opening a street section near Block 48 Chichester Addition. The highway plan includes a public highway declaration and provision of a galvanized iron culvert. The day focused on highway inspections and adjourned to May 6th. A note praises Leo Traces 13 year old boy for plowing 200 acres with a Hart Par and maintaining the machine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Commissioners
City of
Sidney
Kucera
Chichester
City of Sidney
Board of County Commissioners
Cheyenne County
I. R. Barlow
Wm. M. Goding
I. I. Reel
F.N. Slawson
I. O. O. F. Sidney Lodge Meeting Notice
I O O F Sidney Lodge No 91 meets every Monday night at Odd Fellows hall. All brothers are invited to attend for pleasing discussions and evening enjoyment. W W Chowins Fin Seey. Patronize the Osborn Battery Station for reliable service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Lodge
Odd, Fellows Hall
All Brothers of the Order
W. W. Chowins
Fin
Local News Roundup From Sidney and Surrounds
Saturday visitors include W Gunderson from Industrial Valley and Ed Collins near Lorenzo. Geo Brower adds an Eich Lincoln UWighway extension. Fred Hurston of Denver visits his mother Mrs J B Hurston. H C Casselman greets friends in Sidney. The Mann family occupy Mrs Vaths bungalow from J W Johnson. James I Christofferson of Fremont pursues farming interests locally. Mrs J A Smithburg travels to Cedar Rapids Burlington Ottumwa for six weeks. Sid ney baker plans Indiana trip for business. Methodist church dedication this Sunday with special music and Bishop Hughes sermon.
Local notices on visits births and storms from regional towns
W J Casebolt returns to Hebron Nebraska after six weeks visiting his daughter's home Mrs K L Montgomery. Albert Johnson of Brady Island reports the arrival of a baby girl in their family. Mr Johnson formerly partnered with Joseph Hahler in a Sidney meat market. A J Jorgenson was stranded by a Sunday storm while returning from Arriba and left his car at Akron, returning home on Monday via the Burlington route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Casebolt
K. L. Montgomery
Hebron
Nebraska
Albert, Johnson
Brady Island
Mr. Johnson
Sidney
Joseph Hahler
A. J. Jorgenson
Arriba
Akron
Burlington
Local News Briefs From Lusk Wyoming
Miss Leafo Vermillion has taken a stenographer position with the real estate firm Fagan and Russell in Lusk. The J. W. Johnson family is settled in a new home near the central school, the Noble Anderson property recently purchased by Mr. Johnson. Dr Kimpston dentist. Phone 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leafo Vermillion
T. A. Smithburg
Lusk
Wyoming
Fagan and Russell
J. W. Johnson
Central School
Noble Anderson
Mr. Johnson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ananias
Poketown
Marjorie
Lincoln Highway
B. T. Montgomery
Virgil Marsh
Mann’s
Brewer Building
Sidney Lumber Co
Rose Street
U. P. Depot
Brown
Stetson
Oberfelder
Sidney, Nebraska
Court News
Leo
Mr. Tracy
Osborn Battery Station
Gunderson
Industrial Valley
Ed Collins
Lorenzo
Geo. Brower
Ernst Lincoln Uwighway
Fred Hurston
Denver
J.B. Hurston
H.C Casselman
Chis. Mann
Mrs. Vath
James I. Christofferson of
Fremont
J. A. Smithburg
Cedar Rapids
Ottumway Town
Doncerning
Indiana
Methodist Church
Hughes
Kimpston
the American Bank
Jesse C. McNish
Geo. R. Buckner
John W. Graham
Geo. B. Taylor
C. F. Brown
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