Election of Teachers by Board of Education
The Board of Education met from April 8 to 13 and elected teachers for the coming year. R. G. Dunlap will be Principal of High School, Julia C. Schulte English and History, Ruth Webb English and History, Jeanette Johnson Domestic Science and Physical Culture, Mamr J. White eighth grade and Central School principal, Rose L. Sullivan seventh grade, Martha R. Greenlee sixth grade, Wini fred Wood fifth grade, Mrs. R. G. Dunlap fourth grade, Olive L. Mann third grade, Grace McFadden second grade, Valeska Neubauer first grade, Jessie A. McCann North Side School. Miss Bess Hodge shifts to music. Janitors named for each building. Music supervisor is to be decided later. Rose Sullivan is a new hire with training from Kearney State Normal and ten years of teaching, praised in Harvard Neb. for seventh and eighth grades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rf. G. Dunlap
Julia C. Schulte
Ruth Webb
Jeanette Johnson
Mamr J. White
Central School
Rose L. Sullivan
Martha R. Greenlee
Winifred Wood
R. G. Dunlap
Olive L. Mann
Grace’ McFadden
Valeska Neubauer
North Side
Jessie A. McCann
Bess Hodge
Solomon Willis
A. Kruse
Frank Pierson
Opening a Bank Account Promises Easy Record Keeping
A promotional note promises simple banking with automatic record keeping that minimizes expense and worry for customers. It emphasizes convenience and financial management without burdensome effort.
Sidney Village Trustees Canvass 1916 Election Results
The Sidney Nebraska Board of Village Trustees met April 17 1916 in a special session to canvass the general election vote held April 4. Total votes 396 with L T McIntosh named mayor, D R Campbell treasurer, L Neubauer clerk. Ward 1 elected E L Uptegrove J J Parks. Ward 2 elected L G Lowe Carl Heilwig. Ward 3 elected Herman Schroeder F W Vath. liquor license question tied. board adjourned.
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Board of Village Trustees
Sidney
Nebraska
IL. O Fundingsland
J. J. Parks
M. W. Riggs
Gus Wellner
Leslie Neubauer
T. L. McIntosh
D. R. Campbell
E L. Uptegrove
L. G. Lowe
Carl Heilwig
Herman Schroeder
F. W. Vath
L. Neubauer
Sidney's First Apartment House by J W Harper
J W Harper nears completion of a two story fireproof Harper Flats on Walnut street north of Lincoln Highway. It will contain six modern five room flats and aims to attract a good class of renters, likely inspiring similar developments in Sidney.
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Sidney
J. W. Harper
Harper
Fuece
Walnut Street
Lincoln Highway
Fever Stricken Wayne Brown Quarantined at Home
Wayne Brown, this week’s scarlet fever victim, is quarantined at his home. He is the only seventh grader infected so far and is not very ill. The community hopes this will be the last case, but neighboring towns report similar outbreaks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Brown
Contract Let For St Patrick's Academy Project
The contract award has been issued with C. P. Grant as the general contractor and H. A Stover handling heating and plumbing work for St Patrick's Academy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Patrick's Academy
C. P. Grant
H. A Stovser
First Best Guess Of Election Results In Great County
The article reports early election tallies with Republicans leading in county offices and presidential preferences. Henry Ford carried the county in the presidential preferential vote, with Hughes receiving many cross-outs. County and state ticket results show margins for treasurer, sheriff, clerk, and attorney general.
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Henry Ford
Hughes
Burkett
Thomas L Carrol
Gothenburg
Carol
Sutton
Miles
Shumway
Norduren
Wait
Smith
Minor
Reynolds
Devoe
Beckman
Clarke
Hewitt
Sams
Olson
Bassett
Lancaster
Doran
Griffith
Hornaday
Wagner
Jones
Litton
Swenson
Sweet
Collart
Osborn
Sitton
Miss .McFadden
Bordwell
Barlow
Cheyenne County
Wilson
Donohoe
Neville
Bryan
Stoward
Trail
Reed
Public Lands
Ridgell
Wasem
McDaniel
Slawson
Radcliffe
Nelson
Bettendorf
Sidney Wens Debate Ties River To Cross in District
The Sidney-Ogallala high school debate on April 14 argued preparedness with a two-wemale and one-male Ogallala team against Sidney’s Warren Cunningham Ralph Perse and Francis Merbert. Sidney won the unanimous decision. Coaches and students praised both sides for strong arguments and humor. musical numbers enhanced the evening. Alliance, the northern district winner, will face Sidney in the Western Nebraska high school championship final on April 28 at Sidney High School Auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Warren Cunningham
Ralph Perse
Francis Merbert
Miss Johnson
Charles R. Mann
Bess Hodge
Evelyn Doran
Nellie Dedrick
Alliance
Western
Nebraska
Stockdick Returns to Texas Oil Venture Amid Prospects
E C Stockdick from Sidney returns from Katy to pursue oil field ventures with Tie and his father owning half of twenty two acres in proven fields. Four men in the company extract about one thousand barrels daily worth roughly 120 dollars per barrel. Each man profits thirty dollars daily, promising steady earnings and a hopeful start toward future wealth. Stockdick plans to stay until early May and urges all-out effort to free up spare change.
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E. C
Stockdick
Katy
Texas
Stockdicks
Sidney
Tie
Hardy Family Returns After Ten Day Absence
Mr and Mrs A S Hardy and their child returned Sunday after a ten day absence. Mr Hardy had traveled to Chicago on a semi business mission while Mrs Hardy visited in Omaha until his return. They reported pleasant early spring weather and lively commercial activity in their area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. S. Hardy
Mr. Hardy
Chicago
F A King Compiles Abstracts and Perfects Titles
F A King compiles abstracts and perfects titles, providing meticulous summaries and precise document titles. The work emphasizes accuracy, clarity, and consistency across cataloged materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. King
Dairy Special Visit to Potter Sidney and Lodgepole
A Better Farming dairy extension program visits Potter Sidney and Lodgepole on May 1 for six hours across three stops. Arrive Potter 11:00 a.m. depart 1:00 p.m. Reach Sidney 1:30 p.m. depart 3:30 p.m. Arrive Lodgepole 4:00 p.m. depart 6:00 p.m. The event offers two hours at each stop for citizens to gain new business pointers.
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Potter
Sidney
Lodgepole
Spring program at B. M. S. Club hosts Birds of Nebraska
The B. M. S. Club held its regular April session at Mrs. O. K. Owens's home. Table talk led by Mrs. Braham covered Nebraska birds with pictures and sketches. Mrs. H. R. Fuller presented a paper on Nebraska past and future possibilities, followed by discussion. Miss Eva Miles contributed a paper on Current Events of Nebraska read by Mrs. J. T. Metntoh in Miss Miles’s absence. Considerable business was conducted.
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B. M. S. Club
O. K. x. Owens
H. R. Fuller
Nebraska
Eva Miles
J. T. Metntoh
Miss Mile
Miss Mary Mccintosh Hosts Five Course Dinner Party
Miss Mary Mccintosh entertained fifteen young ladies at a five course dinner Saturday evening. Carnations center piece and dainty place cards decorated the table. Guests complimented the culinary skill of her mother as the feast concluded with chorus singing and piano. Miss Devine performed a merry piping tune. A theatre party at the Ideal capped the enjoyable evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Mccintosh
P. K. K. O. Meeting Highlights With Neubauer
The P. KK. O.'s met in regular session Wednesday evening with Miss Neubauer. A dainty lunch and an unusually large turnout marked the event. The Carnation Kensington enjoyed the afternoon at Mrs. Sam Boggs home on Wednesday. Mrs. Boggs and her mother, Mrs. Ragan, served luncheon.
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P. KK. O
Kensington
Sam Boggs
King's Daughters Meet For Spiritual Pledges Lunch Triumph
The King's Daughters met Monday afternoon with Mrs. McClenaghan and renewed their spiritual pledges by a congenial gathering. Their hostess provided a lunch described as a culinary triumph.
Women’s club social names new member and guests
The B. D.’s were entertained Friday afternoon by Mrs Earl Tyler. Guests included Mrs Julia Ahrens of Denver and Mrs McKernan. Mrs Oscar Erickson was welcomed as a new member of the club.
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Earl Tyler
Julia Ahrens
Denver
McKernan
Oscar Erickson
Week for Theatre Goers at Tobin Opera House
The Evans Stock Company staged a full week of dramas at the Tobin opera house with a lively vau de ville between acts. Mr Means brings twenty years of stage experience and a clever company performing Kentucky Sue St Elmo and the Convict’s Daughter. Large audiences praised reasonable prices and public support, with a baby given away to a lucky number owner and a set of parlor furniture to be awarded on Saturday night.
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Evans Stock Company
Tobin Opera House
Mr Means
Kentucky Sue
St. Elmo
Kruse
Opera House
Thomas Slechta Brings New Hope to Local Band
The band boys and musical circles show renewed interest as Thomas Slechta, a professional band leader, visits the city to reform the group. Former issues with the leader’s drinking and shady conduct prompted parental concerns, but Slechta’s seven years at Pierce, Nebraska, and his clean habits have impressed locals and sparked a genuine musical awakening in Sydney.
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Thomas 4. Slechta
Slechta
Once Place
Pierce
Nebraska
Sidney
6 Percent Money for Home Building SIDNEY LUMBER COO
Sidney Lumber Company announces a plan offering six percent financing for home building. The initiative targets local home buyers seeking affordable mortgage terms through its new lending program. The company emphasizes quick approval and flexible repayment options for qualified applicants.
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Sidney Lumber Coo
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the American Bank
Sidney, Nebraska
Board of Education
Rose Sullivan
Miss Sullivan
Kearney
Many A. Farmer
Sidney State Bank
Jesse C. McHish
H. H. Ostenberg
W. Medlock
L. C, Opper. Asst
FP. A. King
Sidney Wens
Sidney, Potter, and
Dalton
Colorado
the Livons & Son Mortgage, Loans and Insurance Company
William Fox
William Farnum
Deal Theatre
C. OP
F. A. Kimg
Bentley
Nebr
Ohberfelder
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