Sidney Hosts Two Conventions For Farm Machinery
Sidney remains a key distributing center as the J. I. Case Threshing Machine Company holds a three day convention with 85 attendees. Delegates from western Nebraska, northeast Colorado, and eastern Wyoming discuss markets, Case products, and selling methods. The event emphasizes honest goods and service. Sterling Lumber and Investment Company also held a quarterly conference in Sidney with 50 branch representatives to strengthen customer relations. The gathering drew attendees from Colorado, Wyoming, South Dakota, and western Nebraska, with 35 retail yards represented.
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Sidney
J. J. Case Threshing Machine Company
Nebraska
Colorado
Wyoming
Lincoln
Harper Building
J. I. Case
FP. A. Wirt
Racine
Wisconsin
Case Fagic
H. M. Thomas
Northwest Territory
Co. G
John Treinen
Herman Treinen
Sterling Lumber and Investment Company of
Denver
South Dakota
A E. Phélps
Cheyenne County Lumber Comany
H. A. Reed
Truth City Implement Company
Western Electric Company
Kaustin Company
Martin Varnish
Federal officers target bootlegging in Cheyenne County
Federal prohibition agents led by A. Rohrer have raided western Nebraska stills and liquor in Cheyenne County over the past two weeks. Eight raids were reported from Sidney with a still, liquor, mash, and a Buick seized. Trials are expected in Federal court at North Platte.
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Cheyenne County
Rohrer
Enforcement
The
World-Herald
Prohibition
Nebraska
Cheyenne
Trohrer
Sidney
North Platte
Klentz Lund Married in Sidney Draw Double Ring Ceremony
On April 11 Judge Bokke united Misa Vera Mae Lund of Peetz Colorado and Frank Klentz Jr of Sidney Draw in a double ring ceremony. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Lewis Lund, wore a blue taffeta gown with a picture hat and carried a shower bouquet. Attendants included sister Helen in a blue taffeta gown and groom’s attendant Chester Walters. A four course wedding dinner followed at the bride’s home before the couple left for their Klentz farm home in Sidney Draw.
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Bokke
Sterfing
Misa
Vera Mae Lund
Peetz Colorado
Frank Klentz, Jr
Sidney ~ Drawnaing
Lewis-Lund
Tegen
Helen
Chester Walters
Klentz
Sidney Draw
Woman's Club Highlights Health Diet Talk and Sewing Demonstration
The Woman's Club met in the home economics department with Mrs Tearger chairing. Mrs Radcliffe presented a health and diet paper though the sick diet speaker was absent and substituted by Mrs Barger. Miss Meyer led a clothing sewing demonstration and Mrs Pitman hosted a pleasant program.
Farmers Union Going Strong at Local Meetings
County Agent Willey attended five Union Local meetings this week. Maple Grove near Colton held an all day session Thursday. Bunker Hill held a Thursday evening program. Antelope met Friday to discuss union activities.
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Willey
Maple Grove
Colton
Bunker Hill
Antelope
Dance the 16th at Academy postponed by Legion show
Students of the Academy will hold the dance on Monday April 16 after a postponement due to the American Legion show. The public is cordially invited and urged not to forget the event.
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Academy
American Legion
Local firms showcase wares at convention display
Companys McPhee and McGinty Hooven and Allison Wyeth Hardware Norse Oil and Winner Radio presented wares at a recent convention. A free picture captured the lumber product line and a complete roofing project. Dinner was served by Methodist ladies and singing accompanied by Miss Freida Dammer at the piano. The gathering featured progressive ideas and optimism for future growth.
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McPhee & McGinty Company
Hooven and Allison Company
Wyeth Hardware and Manufacturing Company
Norse Oil Company
Winner Radio Company
Freida Dammer
Brownson People In Bad Auto Smash
An auto accident Sunday afternoon near Dix injures Mike Loncar of Brownson and three others. Loncar, badly hurt, is transported from Kimball to Cheyenne. Inez Morley suffers a broken leg and collarbone while Esther Hamstrom and Elsie Keller sustain multiple injuries. The second car passengers are uninjured. one Nash Six owner ditched to avoid the wreckage.
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Mike Loncar
Brownson
Dix
Sidney
Kimball
Mike Lonear
Cheyenne
Inez Morley
Esther Hammerstrom
Dalton
Elsie Keller
Joe Bogle
Nash
Earl’ Matthewson
Pete Nishsevich
Andrew Stewart
Potter
Mr. Nishsevich
Loncar
Morley
G. Peterson
Pix
Mr. Peterson
Mr. Loncar
De Molays Celebrate First Birthday Anniversary
The De Molays marked their first birthday on Saturday April 7 with a stag dinner for 48 at the Union Pacific Hotel. They gathered in the Hardy ballroom for a dance with De Molays, Shriners and Masons and their ladies enjoying Grabill's Merrymakers. Four Oshkosh couples attended from nearby towns.
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de Molays
Union Pacific
Hardy Ball Room
de- Molays
Shriners
Grabill
Oshkosh
Dinner With Dimery Hosts Escort Lincoln Guests
Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Dimery hosted Tuesday dinner for 13 at their home. The evening featured pleasant conversation and music by Mr. and Mrs. Tolmson. Later, bridge trophies were won by G. W. Doran and Miss Kime of Lincoln.
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M. W. Dimery
Converse
W. Tolmson
G. W. Doran
Bargers Host Fortnightly Club Dinner and Bridge
Dr and Mrs Barger entertained the Fortnightly Club Monday evening with a dinner at the Union Pacific Hotel for five visiting guests Miss Kime of Lincoln Mr Emley of Denver Mr Cass of Denver and Mr and Mrs Golding After dinner the group moved to the Barger home where they played bridge until curfew.
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Barger
Union Pacific
Kime
Lincoln
Emley
Denver
Cass
Golding
North Platte Funds Levy Vote Passes by Wide Margin
In North Platte a strong vote was polled on a special levy to raise 17000 dollars for auditing county officers’ books. The measure carried by a majority of 1663, more than two hundred over the required two thirds.
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North Platté
Spring Has Come Clean-Up Campaign Spreads
Spring cleanup is in full swing with the post office newly dressed, Hahlers Garage interior freshened, H Schroeder home painted, and many others improving. Bonfires signal outdoor tidying as residents eye future garden plots amid warmer weather.
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Hahlers
H. Schroeder
Hogs and More Hogs Rally Cheyenne County Buyback
Cheyenne County returns to farming sanity with hogs in the lot and cows in pasture. Keith and Brauer shipped 68 carloads of hogs in March, John McCleney bought stock to feed, twelve hog carloads were shipped last week, and a San Francisco market order aims for 15 carloads weekly.
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Old
Cheyenne County
Denver
Keith
Brauer
March
John “McCleney
San Francisco
Tag Day for Orphans A Nebraska charity drive set for April 14
On Saturday April 14 tag day for the Nebraska Children's Home Society will run from 12 30 in the afternoon. Sidney aims to raise 300 dollars with Helen McDaniel guarding the Wannnecka Campfire Girls and her group handling tagging. Support urged to meet the quota and boost the good cause.
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Nebraska Children’s Home Society
Sidney
Helen McDaniel
Campfire Ladies Host Metz Home Gathering
Juanita Metz and Mildred Moore led Campfire friends at the Metz residence Wednesday under guardian Miss Helen McDaniel. The group enjoyed games and plenty of refreshments during the evening.
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Juanita Metz
Mildred Moore
Metz
Helen McDaniel
Court News: Dalton Businessman Fined for Volstead Violation
In Justice Court Judge A. A. Clark, with a federal officer as complainant, a Dalton prominent businessman received a $100 fine and costs for his first Volstead act violation. A railroad employee, in Police Court, was fined a small amount plus costs for drunkenness on the chief of police’s complaint.
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Justice Court
A. A. Clark
Dalton
Railroad veteran Jessen retires after fifty years of service
Jessen ends a fifty year Union Pacific career after starting as a boyhood helper in 1876 and advancing through various roles to a final stint as a crossing watchman. He will spend his remaining days enjoying the fruits of long service and his sayings.
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Jessen
Union Pacific
Legion Play Second Night Draws Large Crowd
The second night of the Legion play drew a nearly equal audience to the first and perhaps larger. Actors returning to the stage gave full value for the ticket price and the Legion cleared a nice sum.
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Legion
The
Pioneer County Builder Joseph Jenik Dies at 83
Joseph Jenik a key developer of the Sunol area died at his Sedgwick Colorado home on April 5 1923 Born in Bohemia May 8 1840 he was 83 He came to America 44 years ago first Kansas then Cheyenne County retiring to Sedgwick six years ago Survived by eight children Frank Zalesky Sidney Joseph Sodgepole Mrs Mary Oliverius Sunol Lena Frank Willie Sedgwick Anni Washington John Wayne Funeral held in Sedgwick with internment in the Bohemian settlement south of Sanol.
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Joseph Jenik
Sunol
Sedgwick
Colorado
Mr. Jenik
Bohemian
America
Kansas
Cheyenne County
Tonik
Frank Zalesky
Sidney
Joseph
Sodgepole
Mary Oliverius
Lena
Frank
Willie
Anni
Washington
John
Wayne
Nebraska
Sanol
Winners in Declamatory Contest Shine At Methodist Church
The high school declamatory contest drew a large crowd last Friday night as Clifford Moore delivered Toussaint L Ouverture, Deloras Carleton performed The Littlest Rebel, and Ruth Dimick read Naughty Nell. The judges included Superintendent White, Mrs. Dimery, and Mrs. Banta. The event featured the high school orchestra and glee club directed by Prof. Backer. The trio qualified to advance to district competition in Gering Thursday.
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Eiger
Methodist Church
Clifford Moore
Deloras Carleton
Ruth Dimick
White
Potter
Dimery
Banta
Bridgeport
Backer
Toussant
Mrs McNish Hosts Pretty Saturday Afternoon Party
Mrs. McNish gave a bright Saturday afternoon gathering for many ladies. A one o clock luncheon in three courses featured yellow candles and place cards. Bridge followed at eight tables with candy punch and fudge served between games. First prize to Mrs Hyde, second to Mrs Keedick, third to Mrs Dimery. Miss Kime of Juincoln was a visiting guest.
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Dimery
Miss Kime of
Juincoln
Pioneer Party Brings Old Friends Together at Mrs Bennett's
Emory Planck gathered John Whistler's old friends at Mrs Bennett's home. Attendees included Jacob Rekert, John Weston, S P Witters, and N V Jolnson. A six o'clock dinner followed by a serenade by the band and a Mrs Bennett treat capped the reunion.
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Emory Planck
John Whistler
Odd Fellows Dance at Hardy's Ballroom Drawing Crowd
The Odd Fellows held their first dance in years last Thursday at Hardy's ballroom. The old fashioned event featured quadrilles and round dances, with Rheimers orchestra providing music and the Rebekahs serving luncheon. Organizers say more social events will follow.
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Hardy's
Rheimers Orchestra
Rebekahs
Dogs Running At Large Face Immediate Disposal
After this week's Telegraph issue, all dogs found running at large without tag and collar will be disposed of by officers per city ordinance. Chickens and other pets must be restrained as well. No further notice will be given. By order of Chief of Police.
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the Telegraph
Police
American Legion Meeting Changes to April 16 Show
All members of the American Legion are asked to meet Monday April 16 at 7 15 p m at I C C K Hall to attend the picture Skin Deep replacing the Tuesday April 17 date as guests of the U S A Theatre.
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American Legion
I. C. C. K Hall
Potato Production Push in Cheyenne County
County farmers expand certified seed potato acreage, aiming for seed potato sales to southern states. With yields of 100 to 200 bushels per acre and cheaper feed via cooked potatoes, hog production could rise, supported by barley and skim milk. Cheyenne County could lead state hog and potato output if industries receive attention.
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Cheyenne
Cheyenne County
City Council Meets in Regular Session April 6 1923
City of Kid ney council held a regular session at 7 30 p m with Mayor Rogers and members Breternus Lowe Schroeder Shipman present. Minutes approved. Appropriation ordinance 82 approved and warrants ordered. Sewer connections extended to V F Kucera area. Water mains extended to Blocks 2 and 15 Callahans addition. Meeting adjourned.
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City of
Kidney
Ae -Rogers
Oe ‘Atin
Ww. Breternus
L._ G. _Lowe
R. P. Kepler
F. HB. Stephens
Schroeder
Lowe
Shipman
Llocks 2
Callahans
Sidney
Stoard
Midweek Luncheon of Cheyenne County Chamber of Commerce
Dr. R. B. Roche presided at a midweek luncheon last Wednesday attended by a small group. V. S. Brown, vice president of Aurora State Bank, traveled through Cheyenne County to evaluate farm loans and praised the county's potential while urging more advertising to attract investors.
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Chamber of Commerce
R. EB. Roche
V. S. Brown
M. W. Dimery
Aurora State Bank
Cheyenne County
Tie
Aurora
Neiifert and Anderson Marry in City Ceremony
One marriage license issued this week. Marvin J Neiifert of Yuma Colorado and Lillie Violin Anderson of Bridgeport Nebraska wed April 6 in the city at the Presbyterian church with Rev Samuel Light officiating. Miss Ruth Winnick and Mrs Edith Light witnessed.
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Marvin J. Neiifert
Yuma
Colorado
Lillie Violin Anderson
Bridgeport
Nebraska
Samuel Light
Presbyterian Church
Ruth Winnick
Edith Light
Mange
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. S. Case Company
Sterling Lumber and Investment Company
the Woman's Club
Farmers Union
Dimerys
Bargers
Court News
Mrs. McNish
the Pioneers’ Party
ODD Fellows
City Council
Ats
R. Nt. Rogers
Neifert-Anderson
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