Noted Fort Sidney kept. Dorsey telegram states removal will not occur
A telegram from Representative George W. E. Dorsey confirms Fort Sidney will not be removed. Sidney hosts a Chautauqua Circle with officers Miss Dickey as president Rev Hardaway as treasurer and Miss McGee as secretary. Andy Brett of Potter returns from eight months at Fort Du Chesne where he worked on government buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. E. Dorsey
Fort Sidney
Sidney
Miss Dickey
Rev. Hardaway
Miss McGee
Andy Brett
Potter
Fort du Chesne
Old Fort Sidney Reservation Sale and Local Notices
The Telegraph item notes the sale of the five-section Fort Sidney wood reservation near Lawrence Forks next month. It also lists marriages, clergy resignations, travel, social games, business moves, construction, a charity supper, and road work with dates and names such as Arthur B. McConaughy Maggie L. Muir Rev Thomas Bakes L F Closman Thomas White Oma ha W J Shoemaker A W Atkins Mrs Daw son Grandma Sanders Judge Sanders Burlington road opening by September 15 and ongoing well digging at Sidney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Sidney Wood
Lawrence Forks
Arthur B. McConaughy
Maggie L. Muir
Thomas Bakes
Episcopal Church
Denver
Dan McAleese
Ireland
L. F. Closman
Thomas White
Omaha
W. J. Shoemaker
U. P
A. W. Atkins
Montana
Ladies Aid Society
Sidney News in Brief from August Fourteen Years Ago
Maggie Treinen and Charles Matthews wed August 23. George Walker died twelve miles northeast Friday. Judge Grimes rules Cheyenne county to build a Broadwater bridge and in county bond suit. Sidney baseball team won 22 of 24 on a northern trip. Rev C T L Fisher visited. Freeze hit county on August 24. Mrs Gilmar filed homestead proof at Potter. Auto races Frontier Days drew many locals. Sheriff warns against driving without lights. Council buys water works pump and motor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maggie Treinen
Charles Matthews
George Walker
Grimes
Cheyenne County
Broadwater
Fred Lehmkuhl
Court House
Sidney
Colorado
Nebraska
C. T. L. Fisher
Lutheran Church
Gilmar
Potter
Cheyenne
McDaniel
Lodge Pole Bride Victim Of Explosive Kerosene Fire
Mrs Glen Wise, three months after her wedding, was badly burned in Lodge Pole when a two gallon kerosene can exploded while she used it to start a fire. Her husband Mr Wise, who runs a Standard Oil station, aided her and suffered burns himself. Neighbors and doctors treated her as flames were extinguished. She is the youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Jacob Bruns of Lodge Pole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Wise
Lodge Pole
Wise
Standard Oil
Jacob Bruns
Catholic Church Mass Times and Devotions
Rev. Anton Link presides at Catholic Church with Sunday Masses at 7:30 a.m and 2:39 a.m and Rosary Benediction at 7:80 p.m. Weekday Mass at 8:00 a.m.
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Anton Link
Bible Class Invitation by International Bible Students' Association
The local Bible class meets Sundays at 2 p m at 102 Street. All interested in Bible study are invited to attend. Clara Downey, Class Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Bible Students’ Association
Street
Clara Downey
Christian Church Service Schedule
Bible school begins at 10:00 a.m. Communion and preaching at 11:00 a.m. Christian Endeavor at 7:00 p.m. Preaching at 8:00 p.m.
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Bible School
Christian Endeavor
August Church Notice With Bible School Schedule
No preaching services through August. Bible school at 10 a m on Sundays. Samuel Light, Pastor.
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Samuel Light
Sunday Church Services and Mobilization Day Topic
Sunday school begins at 10 a m with preaching at 11 a m Epworth League meets at 7 p m A later preaching service follows The pastor plans an engaging three month program including a winter chautauqua expected to return after strong results last year Congregants praise loyal members and visiting interest throughout town
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Epworth
St Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Church German Service Notice
Next Sunday German services at 10 30 with Sunday School at 9 30. All unchurched are welcome. W F Peters pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church
W. F. Peters
United Lutheran and Nearby Churches Sunday Services
United Lutheran Church led by Rev. W. T. Kahse lists morning and evening worship times. Sidney Trinity Bible school at 10 a.m. no morning service. Grace Church Gurley holds church school at 10 a.m. and morning worship at 11 a.m. First Church Potter invites public to Sunday worship and sermon at 2 30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Trinity
Grace Church
Gurley
First
Potter
County Commissioners Hold Meeting In Cheyenne County
The Cheyenne County Board met August 15 with all members present. A Dalton delegate requested a $100 contribution for a farm festival, but the board pledged $0 beyond a prior $500 for Sid ney county festival. A road starting at section 22-16-48 was opened as a public highway, six feet wide with 23 feet each side, and the county surveyor ordered to stake and maintain it. Albert A. Fenske was appointed Justice of the Peace for Colton precinct. bonds for Fenske and constable Paul R. Booth approved. Levies for 1924 were set by unanimous action, detailing general, bridge, maintenance, and road funds for Cheyenne County and its cities, including Sidney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Dalton
Cheyenne County
Sidney
Albert A. Fenske
Colton
A. A. Fenske
Paul R. Booth
Nebraska
Bond and tax levies tallied as board adjourns
The document outlines refunding bond interest and various fund assignments for several villages including Lodge Pole, Dalton, and Potter. It lists totals for general, road, water, electric light, amusement, cemetery, street lighting and other funds, plus school district levies for 1924. The board adjourned to meet September 2 or at the chairman’s call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lodge Pole Village
Lark and Improvement Fund
Dalton Village
Potter Village
SJI
MNI
Gillie's Duties in Highland Service History
A gillie is a Highland attendant or outdoor servant who assists hunters and travelers. Traditionally a white foot gillie carried his master over brooks or watery places, a crucial duty in Scottish estate life.
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Scotland
Gillie
Gillie Wetfoot
Community Notes From Maple Grove And Nearby Towns
Maple Grove and nearby households share a week of visits visits to W Y Miles and Theo Waddell with Dorothy Cradit Grace Cradit and Roberta Ruhter among others. Frank Christensen and Helen traveled to Sidney and visited Earl Johnson in Johnston Colo. threshing and field work dominated as Waddell and others hauled wheat to Calton and Dalton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Miles
Miss Cradit
Ray Miles
W. Y. Miles
Reo
Kilburn
Theo Waddell
Frank Christensen
Helen
Sidney
Henry James
R. C. Rubter
S. Harlan Siders
Grace Cradit
Bowman
Johnston
Colo
Earl Johnson
W. T. Sharman and Sons
Ray
Mr. Ray
F. A. Johnson
Will
Otto Davis
R. C. Ruhter
Raymond Siders
Gurley Sundar
S. Charles Moose
R. C
Also Mentioned on This Page
Guy V. Doran
Sidney, Gebr
Iors
Telegraph
Lodge
Christian Church Notes
Presbyterian Church
M. E. Church
United Lutheran Church
W. T. Kahse
Capitol Fund
Cheyenne County Levies General Fund
City of
City Hall
Gurley Village
Maple Grove
George Siders
Thresh
J. C. Jorgensen
Mr. Steve
FORD
Dodge
Baby Overland
Overland
Sidney Motor Sales Co
Sarah
Lincoln
Sidney, Nebraska
Raiment
Gossard
Brassieres
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