Mild Scarlet Fever Cases Quarantined at St Patrick School
A few mild scarlet fever cases were quarantined at St Patrick's school after a visitor is believed to have brought the germ. Children involved include the small son of Mr Overman and Paul Borquist's daughter Al Ben ish's two children, all sent home and isolated. The Slatterlee boy from Chappell remains at the convent. the academy is disinfected and classes continue with little concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Patrick’s School
Mr. Overman
Paul Borquist
al Benish
Slatterlee
Chappell
Derailment Delays West Pine Bluff Line During Thanksgiving
A derailment at the first station west of Pine Bluff delayed traffic for hours on Wednesday. No. 10 arrived late at 6:50 P M after a 1:43 P M schedule. Rail spreading caused the crash and the west division drew most attention this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Bluff
West Division
Birth Notice for Schlueter Daughter
A daughter was born on November 29 to Mr and Mrs Henry Schlueter twelve miles south of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Schlueter
Teachers Meeting Draws Strong Attendance in Cheyenne County
The Cheyenne County Teachers Association met last Saturday at the High School building with large attendance and keen interest. County Superintendent Miss McFadden presided. Rit. Tustin of Lodgepole opened with humor and truths, while Tout of North Platte spoke on savings and education. D. J. Lewis sang Mother McChree. Sister Campbell recited from Stevenson. Attendees included Mrs. E. T. Stark and Mrs. Bodster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne County Teachers’ Association
Iigh
Miss McFadden
Rit. Tustin
Lodgepole
Tout
North Plate
Mother McChree
D. J. Lewis
Campbell
Robert Louis Stevenson
E. T. Stark
Last Springs
Wyoming
Bodster
Chadron
Hallowell Covert Company Dances and Sings Here
The Hallowell Covert Company performed Thursday night drawing a good house. The ten performers offered two hours of classical and popular airs and were warmly applauded. Afterward, the crowd dispersed while the younger patrons lingered for more of the lively music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallowell Covert
Hallowells
Rhea-Curtis Company Plays Week at Tobin Opera House
Education fun and amusement for old and young promoted by the Rhea-Curtis company for a full week beginning Monday December 4 at the Tobin Opera House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhea-Curtis Company
Tobin Opera House
Musical Recital A Huge Success At Local High School
Friday night recital in the high school auditorium drew a large audience. Professor Lewis directed a forty voice chorus from grades five through eight with Miss Evelyn Doran as pianist. Florence Schroeder and Jimmie Daugherty impressed listeners in solos while the Mother Goose medley by grades 3 and 4 showcased strong chorus work. The event aided the high school lecture course fund and affirmed the school's musical training.
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Lewis
Evelyn Doran
Florence Schroeder
Miss Mann
Professor Lewis
Jimmie Daugherty
Four charged with stealing coal from Union Pacific at Lodgepole
County Judge Chambers convened a Monday session in the Lodgepole case. Four men, residents of the country, admitted stealing coal from full railroad cars last Saturday night to feed desperate families. Special agent Ralph L. North arrested them as they hauled coal away. They were arraigned in Sidney and each fined the minimum of one dollar plus costs. The judge criticized the railroad for failing to supply necessities while moving war goods, and warned of growing desperation among townsfolk. Community sympathy largely sided with the accused amid criticisms of the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chambers
Union Pacific Railroad Company
Lodgepole
Ralph L. North
Sidney
Judge Chambers
Railroad’ Company
North
Great Holiday Observed in Sidney
The article notes a Thanksgiving season in Sidney with printers at work on their weekly read but a few other tradesmen also on duty. The weather was mild and many enjoyed meals both in town and country with plenty to eat and thanks to spare.
Train collision injures driver as car stalled on track
On Tuesday westbound passenger trains were delayed after a passenger engine struck an automobile stalled on the track west of Potter. The vehicle occupants, a man and a woman, escaped with brief warning, and the engine pilot suffered facial injuries. The car was totaled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potter
Viggo Nelson Sells Window Glass Service Entry
Viggo Nelson offers window glass installation and repair services. He provides residential and commercial glazing with prompt estimates and on site measurements. Contact details and service area included.
Obituary of Mrs. Mary Sanders in Norfolk Nebraska
Mrs. Mary Sanders aged ninety two died Thursday in Norfolk at her son M J Sanders home after a long widowhood. A lifelong Catholic she witnessed early Sidney history from tent homes to Union Pacific rail activity and western frontier times. She survived by sons Michael J of Norfolk and Pierre of Anaconda Montana and several grandchildren. Funeral held in Norfolk church with high requiem mass. granddaughter Mrs E D Worden attended.
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Mary Sanders
Norfolk
Nebraska
Sanders
Sidney
American Bank
Black Hills
Union Pacific Railroad
Ogden
M. J
Pierre
Anaconda
Montana
Michael
E. D. Worden
Local and Personal News In Sidney
Ws H Boggs returned from Lincoln leaving his son Charles there for rheumatism treatment. Mrs R D Devine left for Burley Idaho to spend Thanksgiving with her niece Mrs F E Warnke. J J Parks appears at Cheyenne County Lumber Company as assistant manager. Mrs A K E Phelps arrived in Sidney to join her husband, staying at Hotel National until their new house is finished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ws H Boggs
Lincoln
Charles
R. D. Devine
Burley, Idaho
F. E. Warnke
J. J. Parks
Cheyenne County Lumber Company
A. KE. Phelps
Sidney
Hotel National
Thanksgiving Dinner Guests and a Cheyenne Visit
Mr and Mrs C W Veat hosted Thanksgiving with relatives and a party of fifteen at their home. Mildred L Moore left on No 19 Thursday for Cheyenne to visit until Sunday with her aunt Mrs Hackman. The young woman travels alone and is self reliant in handling the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred L. Moore
Cheyenne
Mrs. Hackman
Atlantic Woman Visits, Joins Daughter Here
Mrs T M Bickett of Atlantic Iowa is spending time with her daughter Mrs Glenn Bales and family. She arrived with another daughter en route to a western home.
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T. M. Bickett
Atlantic
Iowa
Glenn Bales
Pleasant Surprise for Mrs. L. E. Lewis by Sidney Lodge
Sidney lodge D. of H 122 hosted Mrs. L. E. Lewis last Friday evening with refreshments and a hearty gathering. She attended in person and contributed her thanksgiving plum pudding as an extra course to an already generous lunch.
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L. E. Lewis
Sidney Lodge
H. 122
Local Masonic Lodge Confers Master Mason Degree
The Masonic lodge directed by L. Fine W M conferred the Master Mason degree on Monday night. A large attendance included sixteen visitors from Chappell and Brothers Willis and Frandsen from Dalton. After the business session the group went to the Vienna for refreshments in a congenial gathering.
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Masonic Lodge
L. Fine
W. M
Chappell
Willis
Frandsen
Dalton
Vienna
West’s Variety Store Reception Near Post Office
Co. W. West moved his variety store into new quarters north of the post office and hosted a Wednesday afternoon reception. The event drew throngs of visitors with piano music from the rear rest room and lavender flowers given to each guest, making for a social and unique advertising occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. W. West
Thanksgiving Day Church Dinner Draws Generous Attendance
The congenial congregation of the Christian church and friends held an all day Thanksgiving session with forenoon services, a generous dinner, and a grand social time. A rare annual treat, the event featured abundant namable fare and cheerful fellowship throughout.
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The
Christian Church
Sidney Page in Omaha World-Herald
The Sunday World-Herald will feature a full page on Sidney with ads funded by local merchants and real estate men to attract settlers. The piece will describe the town, its diversified trades and farming territory, plus photos of the area. Henry Steinlauf, World-Herald representative, gathered material in Sidney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunday World Herald
Sidney
Henry Steinlauf
the World-Herald
Reception for Neville the Governor Elect in North Platte
Invitations have been issued for a public reception at North Platte on Tuesday evening December 5 honoring Governor-elect Keith Neville. The event aims to be non political with a parade fireworks and addresses as features. A large turnout from Sidney is anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North
Platte
Keith Neville
Western
Nebraska
Sidney
Glasson and Ford Wed in Wyoming Ceremony
Sam Glasson of Columbus New Mexico and Frances Ford of Cheyenne Wyoming were married on Wednesday evening November 29 with Judge Chambers officiating the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glasson—Ford
Sam Glasson
Columbus
New Mexico
Frances Ford
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Judge Chambers
Viggo Nelson Joins Painting Job Details
Viggo Nelson is connected with a local painting assignment. The notice hints at a work matter involving his role and the project scope. Further specifics are not provided in the fragments.
Johnson Rasmussen Wedding at Methodist Parsonage
Caspar Rasmussen of Gifford and Julia Johnson of the north divide wed at the Methodist parsonage with Rev. L E Lewis presiding. Attending were the bride’s father and sister and uncle Andrew Olson. The couple, after a trip to Omaha, will reside in Colorado with Rasmussen taking his bride. Telegraph offers best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caspar Rasmussen
Gifford
Julia Johnson
North Divide
Methodist
L. E. Lewis
Andrew Olson
Nely Johnson
Colorado
Omaha
Cheyenne Couple United in Marriage at Sidney Neb
Joseph Jartz of Cheyenne and Mary Helen Knowles of Cheyenne were united in marriage on Monday November 27, 1916, by Reverend L. B. Lewis at the Methodist church parsonage in Sidney, Nebraska. Jartz is a fireman on the Cheyenne Laramie Division of the UPRR. They left for Cheyenne on No 19 and will occupy their furnished home there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S Joseph Jartz
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Mary Helen Knowles
L. B. Lewis
Methodist
Sidney
Nebraska
Jartz
Cheyenne-Laramie
Elliot Astle marriage at Episcopal Church Cheyenne
Ivan G. Elliot and Helen Astle of Cheyenne wed at eleven in the morning in the Episcopal church with Reverend H. Ives officiating. Dwight F. Zedicker and Gladys Astle served as witnesses. For first class wallpaper see Vigo Nelson.
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Ivan G. Elliot
Helen Astle
Cheyenne
Episcopal Church
H. Ives
Dwight F. Zedicker
Gladys Astle
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Buitr
Mr. McIntosh
the American Bank
Sdney, Nebraska
Wilson, Bros
Oberfelder
C. K. Laune
Livens & Son,Mortgage Loan and Insurance Co
Viggo Nelson
Bentley Land Company
Sidney, Nebraska
Omaha World-Herald
Neville
Acne
Agand
Sidney State Bank
Jesse C. McNisil
H. H W. Ostenberg
Medlock
Yashier Otto Wilde
C. F. Brown
Johnson—Rasmussen
Jartz—Knowles
Elliot—Astle
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