U. P. Pays Part of Taxes Under Protest
Cheyenne County Nebraska board meeting notes tax protest by Union Pacific. Over $13,000 tied up, causing temporary fund strain as 1914 taxes paid under protest are unavailable until dispute resolves. Board approves bonds, road work, and building claims, notes lack of funds, adjourns to Jan 5, 1915.
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Court House
Sidney
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
Board of County Commissioners
J. B. Halston
L. R Barlow
Nels Thorstensen
H. T. Doran
Simon Fishman
J. W. McDaniel
Charles P. Chambers
L. A. Bordwell
A. A. Clark
Fred Heine
Davison
Chambers
C. L. Tate
Hertofore
Ka Poop
Bert Allington
Friend Dickinson
Lodgepole Road
Henry Folkerts
Tonie Rabe
Same
Fred Raddatz, Sr
Henry Ronneker
W. W. Wise
Seeeee Pes
Ae Dt
William Jordan
Fred Holtman
Leroy Jewell
John Snyder
Willie Rahe
Otto Rahe
Fred Rahe
J. U. Bruns
U. Bruns
Kerry Dykeman
J. K. Dykeman
H. J. Dykeman
Union Pacific Railroad Company
Board of Equalization
Modern North Side School Nears Completion
The North side school building is nearly finished and Carnegie Library equipment will be moved to the new site today or early next week. The modern, well designed structure includes a large basement play room for rainy days, promising a comfortable and pleasant school home for students.
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Carnegie Library
Firemen's Show Draws Crowd Despite Other Attractions
A Saturday evening entertainment by the Firemen drew good reviews but less patronage than hoped. Proceeds totaled about twenty dollars with the Hendersons drum corps delivering a splendid performance. Eddie Brennan, the sole local performer, performed a blackface act to local laughter. The crowd enjoyed locally tailored jokes, though organizers rued the modest earnings.
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Hendershotts
Eddie Brennan
Joken
Obituary: William T. Robbins Dies After Stroke
William T. Robbins of Slaney died at five o clock Monday after two strokes followed by unconsciousness. Born in Indiana November 17, 1855, he was married to Sarah E. Clark in 1879. Survived by wife, three children, mother, brother, two sisters, five grandchildren, and many relatives. Funeral at home Tuesday with M W A and Woodmen Lodge in attendance. interment in Peru Nebraska.
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William T. Robbins
Mr. Robbins
Indiana
Sarah E. Clark
Sidney Nebraska
Slaney
Elmer G. Robbins
Chambers Precinct
Wilse Adams
Peetz
Carrie Coureny
Peru
Nebraska
T. J. Robbins
G. W. Robbins
Denver
Anna Jackman
J. A. Vance
Hagie
Wyoming
Robbins
M. W. A. Lodge
Christian Church
Gardner Miller
Bartley
Dalton Visitor H. A. Prindle Spends Week Here
H. A. Prindle of Dalton was in this good town this week visiting friends and taking in local sights. He reported pleasant weather and noted the cordial reception by residents during his stay.
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H. A. Prindle of
Dalton
Carnegie Library Board organizes at Sidney meeting
The Carnegie Library Board appointed by the Sidney Village Board met in the library basement at four o'clock Wednesday evening. A. K. Greenlee was elected chairman and Frances E. Knox secretary. Members present were Greenlee, McIntosh, Wolfe, VanGorder, Mrs. Uptegrove, and Mrs. Knox.
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Carnegie Library Board
Sidney Village
Carnegie Library
A. K. Greenlee
Frances E. Knox
Greenlee
McIntosh
Wolfe
VanGorder
Banker Jones Returned From Seven Week Eastward Trip
Banker B A Jones and wife came home Tuesday after a seven week journey to New England Atlantic capitals and Chicago. They favored Boston and suburbs, renewed acquaintances with relatives and friends, and enjoyed autumn scenery unseen in this land of monotonous plain and sun. Jones gained health benefits after a slight summer decline and they were glad to be home to a warm welcome, for where the home is there the heart is.
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B. A. Jones
New England
Atlantic States
Chicago
Boston
Local and Personal News Roundup
Mrs Irene Foster of lliff Colo was in town Thursday. Mr and Mrs Payton and Tom Freeman were guests at the Easter day board for Thanksgiving. Miss Katherine Treinen left Friday for a visit with relatives in Marysville Kansas. Attorney Devoe returned earlier this week from a professional visit to the eastern part of the state. Ed Sanders and his mother Mrs J B Sanders visited Saturday with the George Moore and Catbridge families. Mr and Mrs John Johnson of Potter were Thursday night visitors in the pleasant Nels Olson home and shopped in Sidney Friday. Mr and Mrs Fred Dudley returned Friday from visiting relatives at Nebraska City and stayed a few days here before returning to Cheyenne.
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Devoe
John Johnson
Potter
Nels Olson
Sidney
Fred Dudley
Nebraska City
Cheyenne
Union Pacific adjusts time cards and schedules
A new time card went into effect on the Union Pacific last Sunday. Passenger train No. 4 now remains here twenty minutes for supper, leaving at 6:05 p. m. instead of 5:50 as formerly. Mail trains 5 and 9 are changed slightly, the former now leaving at 6:27 p. m. and the latter at 10:27 p.m. Mr. W. T. Beery, Master Mechanic of the Nebraska Division was in Sid ney on official business Wednesday. The B and B Department of the Union Pacific are making repairs to the engineer's washroom and office.
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Union Pacific
W. T. Beery
Nebraska
Sidney
B & B Department
Mrs Ole Pearson and daughter visit from ranch near Sextorp
Mrs Ole Pearson and her daughter Helen travel from a Sextorp area ranch to town for a short visit and Christmas shopping, expressing satisfaction with their winter accommodations.
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Ole Pearson
Helen
Sextorp
Lodgepole Visitors Attend Bridgeport Irrigation Meet
H. H. Libby and A. B. Persinger of Lodgepole stayed overnight in the city of the cross roads and left Thursday morning to attend the irrigation convention at Bridgeport.
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H. H. Libby
A. B. Persinger
Lodgepole
City of the Cross Roads
Bridgeport
Excavation Starts for New City Hall Site
Ground broken for city hall excavation after removing previous structures. Promoters pursue a real, substantial home for the Fire Department with renewed enthusiasm and clear prospects.
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City Hall
Fire Department
Pratt Woman Returns Home to Aid ailing Mother
Mrs. Stone returned Monday to her Pratt Kansas home after months tending her mother Mrs Lowry who remains quite low and almost imperceptibly failing. A witness in her own home required her presence for a time.
Little Marie and Her Six Bears At Opera House
Marie and six famous bears delighted a large Monday night crowd with entertaining performances at the opera house. The management promises more good shows this season.
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Little Marie
Opera House
Water bottle sale at Sidney Drug Company
Special week offer on old water bottles in any condition at purchase price of a new one with a two year guarantee. Sidney Drug Company presents the limited time promotion.
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Sidney Drug Company
Woolsey Family Dines With Easterdays Then Picnics at Kreuger Lake
W. H. Woolsey and family from Dalton dined with Mr and Mrs Easterday on Sunday. The group planned an afternoon outing at Kreuger Lake. The report asks where another location offers a picnic climate late in November.
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Woolsey
Dalton
Kreuger Lake
Lutheran church bazaar postponed to February
The Dorcas society plans limited Christmas giving this year and postpones the church bazaar until probably February, citing focus on the holiday season and no extra work for the ladies.
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Dorcas Society
The
Lutheran Church
Milano Concert Company Delights Sidney Audiences
The Milano Concert Company performed Thursday night and delivered one of the finest musical appearances in Sidney. The full program was presented despite a small audience. Attendees praised the evening as a rare treat and spoke highly of the performance.
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Milano Concert Company
Sidney
Thanksgiving Tribute For Mrs. W. H. Lawrence’s 84th Birthday
Mr. and Mrs. Sam Boggs and Mrs. Ragan hosted Thanksgiving in honor of Mrs. W. H. Lawrence, whose 84th birthday was celebrated. Twenty two guests enjoyed a sumptuous dinner and varied diversions, with the guest of honor praised for her bright mind and cheerful presence.
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Sam Boggs
Ragan
W. H. Lawrence
Local play Nathan Hale to Benefit Church Society
The Nathan Hale play will be staged Tuesday evening December 8. Local talent has been chosen after careful rehearsals with Miss Eva Miles directing a strong cast. Sponsored by the Children of Mary, the Catholic girls society, the event aims for good patronage.
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Nathan Hale
Eva Miles
New Church
Society of Catholic Girls
Children of Mary
Ells and Radcliffs visit Radcliff home guests
Mr and Mrs Charlie Ells of North Platte spent Monday and Tuesday visiting the Radcliffs and their guests the Roneys. The group of eleven had dinner and supper at the ranch on Rush Creek. The men hunted along the river in the afternoon.
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Charlie Ells
North Platte
Radcliff
Radcliffs
Roneys
Rush Creek
Tues- Roney
Mra
Roy Roney
Parse
Pause and Drive Caution Urged After Boy Injured
A warning to pause and slow down follows a report that Ray Martin, injured by an automobile last Wednesday, is recovering at home with no internal injuries or broken bones. Doctors urge strict adherence to speed limits six miles per hour in city limits and to teach children road safety to prevent future tragedies.
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Ray Martin
Dr. Mantor
Auto’s
SINDT AND HORN MARRIED AT PEETZ COLORADO HOME
Mises Pearl Horn became the wife of August Zindt at the bride’s aunt Mrs Irving Monette home near Peetz Colorado on Thursday November 26. The ceremony was performed at one o'clock by W E Henning. A bountiful dinner followed, guests included Henry Sindt and family John Sut lif and Jami Mrs Henning Mrs Patton Emmett Monnette Clark Foltz Gilbert Swatzlander and John Sindt and family. The couple will start housekeeping at once on Mr Sindt’s homestead.
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Irwin Monette
Peetz
Colorado
Mises Pearl Horn
August Zindt
W. E. Henning
Floyd Foltz
Mary Sindt
Henry Sindt
John Suthlif
Jami
Henning
Patton
Sutlif
Emmett Monnette
Clark Foltz
Gilbert Swatzlander
John Sindt
Mr. Sindt
Clarence Chambers Hosts Wood Wedding Celebration
Clarence Chambers and family returned from Minatare to find intruders at their ranch but quickly joined the wooden wedding celebration for Mr and Mrs Clarence Chambers. Guests Otto Kurz Ben Henderson John Kurz Frank Kurz Miss Cruzenburg James Sparks W Chowing Ezra Chambers joined a large supper with wooden gifts including a wardrobe and wooden nutmegs.
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Clarence Chambers
Prof
R. O. Chambers
Minatare
Otto Kurz Ben Henderson
John Kurz
Frank Kurz
Miss Cruzenburg
James Sparks
W. W. Chowing
Ezra Chambers
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U. P
Gentral Meat Market
Habler
Hahler
Jones
Irene Foster
Lliff, Colo
Mrs. Payton
Tom Freeman
Katherine Treinen
Marysville
Kansas
Ed Sanders
Mrs. J
Sanders
George Moore
Catbridge
Railroad Notes
Toyland
C.W. Hornaday Mosse. & Grain Co
Sindt—Horn
Central Meat Market
Wonder
Hornaday
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