Rose Street lamp expansion planned with tungsten clusters
Workmen install iron posts and clusters of five tungstens along Rose street. Property owners pay about thirty five dollars for lamps on their corners while the city covers labor and maintenance. A model near the American bank has proven effective driving support for extending lighting to more areas. Light is touted as a social reform and safety measure, with New York’s alley example cited.
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Rose Street
American Bank
New York City
Kensington Tiny Party Told By Mrs Krueger
Mrs Krueger hosted a Kensington hour in her living room for her daughter Grace and young guests Ge rtrude Culkins Helen McDaniel Dorothy Gould Na Frazey and Ruth Elliston They enjoyed refreshments and a short play period after.
Fifth Avenue 500 Club Hosts Evening Winners
The 500 club met Thursday evening with E. P. Swan and wife. They had far too good a time since Mr. Uptegrove was absent. Mrs. Uptegrove declared a member more or less does not count, by carrying off the trophy. Mr. and Mrs. John McCleneghan were guests.
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500
E. P. Swan
Uptegrove
Surprise tea shower greets Mrs Swaine on Wednesday
A group of friends held a informal afternoon tea for Mrs Swaine on Wednesday afternoon. They presented a shower of baby’s lingerie and enjoyed a bright indoor gathering as wind blew outside.
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Mrs. Swaine
Guests For A Day In Nebraska Engagement
E. L. Powell and his wife, wed at David City Nebraska, visited Tuesday as guests of the Swenson Land Company where Powell serves as agent. The couple were traveling to their future home in California.
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E. L. Powell
David City
Neb
Swenson Land Company
Powell
California
Tax Collections Reported for Union Pacific and County
The Union Pacific railroad company paid taxes totaling 32 197 24 on Tuesday. On Monday County Treasurer S Fishman collected an additional 2000 in taxes.
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Union Pacific Railroad Company
S. Fishman
Mrs Stark Edges Storm to Reach Schools
County superintendent Mrs Stark narrowly reaches the southeast schools on Wednesday night after beating a storm.
Improvements Planned for Union Pacific Yards at Sidney
Unofficial railroad notes claim major upgrades for the Union Pacific yards in Sidney. Plans include moving the old freight depot fifty feet south, breaking ground, grading, and extending tracks past the former section house site, with two elevators and coal chutes and a new freight depot to follow, expanding yards and benefiting the area.
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Union Pacific Railroad
Sidney
Lodgepole Social Draws Local Residents on Saturday
A jovial Lodgepole No. 5 crowd gathered Saturday with several families and individuals named including Mr. and Mrs. Lehmkuhl Mrs. H P Slawson Mrs. Ed Bowser Mr. Brown Mrs. Tom Reed Mrs. Mary Clark and daughter Mrs. Jackson and family Mr. and Mrs. Wallers Tommy Thompkins Mrs. Watson Mrs. Vogler Miss Schadd Mrs Bert Bates and Miss Faye Hafer among others. The note suggests Sidney as a nearby town choice, joking that some had loaded up on No 4.
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Lodgepole Special
No. 5
Lodgepole
Lehmkuhl
H. P. Slawson
Ed Bowser
Brown
Tom Reed
Mary Clark
Jackson
Wallers
Tommy Thompkins
Watson
Vogler
Miss Schadd
Bert Bates
W. P. Hafer
Faye Hafer
Sidney
No. 4
Cattle Shortage Impacts County Markets
A county faces cattle shortages for breeding and butchering as prices rise over two years. Stockmen occasionally prepare prime lots for market while many breeders dispose of stock earlier. The Jones Livestock Company sent a car to Omaha on Sunday while Paul Borgquist and Moore's Brothers each shipped a car on Monday.
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Jones Livestock Company
Omaha
Paul Borgquist
Moore’ Brothers
Delightful At Home Honoring Miss Mayme McMichael
Miss Grace King hosted a Tuesday afternoon gathering in her home for Miss Mayme McMichael of North Platte. Twelve young ladies played 500 with Miss Anne Radcliffe and Miss Eva Miles leading and Miss Radcliffe securing the prize, a Haviland piece. A three course luncheon followed the game, with roses and carnations decorating the house and table.
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Grace King
Mayme McMichael
North Platte
Anne Radcliffe
Eva Miles
Haviland
Miss Radcliffe
Potter Teachers Return From Vacation
Miss Viola Osborn and Miss Grace McFadden returned to Potter to resume teaching. Osborn now teaches the intermediate grade vacated by McFadden who moved up to the primary grade after special preparation. The former primary teacher resigned to marry.
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Potter
Sidney
Viola Osborn
Grace McFadden
Miss Osborn
Miss McFadden
Auto kills three hogs near town witnessed by owner
A car struck and killed three hogs Tuesday two miles east of town. Owner Matt Hammer saw the incident and tried to flag down the driver, who sped away leaving only burnt road evidence. The car continued eastward.
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Matt Hammer
Merrick Ramella Moves to Larger Quarters
Merrick Ramella expands his plumbing business to the lower floor of the Odd Fellows building. He reports being busier than ever, with activity filling the workload of three men.
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Merrick Ramella
To Pay Their Way
N P Smith warden of Rawlins penitentiary transferred at Sidney en route to Cody Wyoming with four convicts to be put at road work in that vicinity.
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N. P. Smith
Rawlins Penitentiary
Sidney
Cody
Wyoming
Wedding Bells in Ogalalla for Orange V Mercer and Florence Vogle
Orange V Mercer and Florence A Vogle both of Ogalalla were married last Saturday by Reverend Father Kampmann. Mercer is a brother of Mrs A J Haskell.
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Orange V. Mercer
Florence A. Vogle
Ogalalla
Kampmann
Mr. Mercer
A. J. Haskell
Lesson Drawn From Prairie Fire Sparks Town Caution
A Nebraska prairie fire across Banner and Kimball counties shows how dry grass and sparks from cigars can ignite vast areas. Fire guards saved homes and stacks, while unprotected piles burned. warns Cheyenne and Sidney to plow guards, clear tumbleweeds, and remove hazards to avoid future losses.
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Banner
Kimball
Banner County
Cheyenne County
Sidney
1912 Club hosts first evening of social tennis and games
The 1912 Club opened its monthly social series with a Saturday event at J. L. McIntosh home. Mesdames J J, J T, and J L McIntosh hosted seven tables of progressive high five with prizes for ladies and gentlemen. Guests included Mrs. Jordon of Portland Mrs. Ledoit of North Platte and Mr Goodhand of Ord.
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J. L. McIntosh
J. J
J. T
Bentley
Borton
Devoe
Jordon
Portland
Oregon
Ledoit
North Platte
Goodhand
Ord
Mrs Lina Wilnes Dies After Long Illness in Sidney
Mrs Lina Wilnes, born August 26 1874 in Bergen Norway, died Monday night after two years of declining health. She and husband Soren Wilnes immigrated to America in 1898 and lived in Hudson then Sidney. Surviving are six children aged 12 to 20 months. services were held at the Methodist church with pallbearers named and floral tributes.
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Lina Wilnes
Bergen
Norway
Soren Wilnes
America
Hudson
South Dakota
Sidney
Henry
Norman
Sylvia
Harold
Nellie
Methodist
T. N.s
E. C. Stockwick
A. K. Greenlee
Leroy Martin
George Buzza
J. L. MccIntosh
Ed Puthoff
Not a Blizzard Says Local Weather Comment
A Lucky Section note recalls a recent storm that brought considerable snow to the county and a low temperature of ten degrees before clearing in under two days. The author disputes calling it a blizzard, arguing the event lacked the required combination of precipitation extreme cold and high wind.
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Nebraska
The Perrys Present Kidnapped for a Million
The four Perrys headline a one night engagement offering Kidnapped for a Million with a full company. A theater guarantee promises value or money back. The show toured Omaha Sioux City Sioux Falls Aberdeen and other cities in four years and now plays a smaller venue. Prices are 60c 25c 26c with seats selling fast for Wednesday December 11 1912.
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Omaha
Sioux City
Sioux Falls
Aberdeen
Mankato
U. S
Railroad Notes and Yard Upgrades Across the Line
Switch engine 1605 was sent to North Platte for repairs not feasible locally. Brakeman O. E. Harper lies ill in Cheyenne, and Charlie Blood welcomes a newborn son. Martin Reker resumes work as water-softener attendant after illness. Blacksmiths Mann and Closman return from Thanksgiving travel. Engineer Billy Burke suffers partial loss of his right hand in a sand pipe cleaning accident. A new baggage room door aids access to the men's waiting room. Re-arranged radiators at the U. P. Hotel and baggage room prepare for cold weather. The track gang advances yard reconfiguration. west yard shows businesslike growth from three to four years ago. Jim Couch’s turntable accident yields no serious injury, amid goat-riding humor. UP engineers survey a four-mile line north of Brockoff toward the badlands, stirring debate over future routes. North Platte Tribune notes rapid round-house progress with 1200 sacks of cement daily for stall pits. additional foundation work for power house wells. A bill to limit freight trains to sixty cars may be proposed, with UP fearing hardship due to long 90–100 car runs. Foreman E. Stuht’s smile stems from wife’s return from visit, ending a silent household. single men reflect on married colleagues' joy at vacation departures and returns.
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Billy Burke
Supt
F. A. Jack
U. P
James Couch
Jim
Gering
Union Pacific
Brockoff
Badlands
North Platte Tribune
Edson Rich
Rich
Cheyenne
Omaha
E. Stuht
Ernest
Telegraph Subscription Offer Through January 1 1914
A promotional note states that $1.50 covers a subscription to The Telegraph through January 1, 1914. The deal emphasizes a fixed term and price.
Parcel Post Arrives January First With Savings
The parcel post system, starting January first, promises lower shipping costs and wider reach. Merchants worry less as the public benefits, with eleven pounds per parcel at about twelve cents per pound up to 1800 miles, while advertising and service quality could decide its impact.
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Germany
United States
Nightgown Fire Near Tragedy Sparks Husband Warning
A Sidney wife woke to start the kitchen fire and her fuzzy nightgown burned away, leaving her unscathed. The shocked husband, doubting reality, is urged to protect his wife and forbid such nightwear during fire-lighting season.
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Sidney
Jorgenson Visits Sidney as Sunol Lumber Dealer
R. K. Jorgenson, a Sunol lumber dealer, was a business visitor to Sidney on Thursday.
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R. K. Jorgenson
Sunol
Sidney
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NEBR
de Fes
Connell
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
C. W. Hornaday
Railroad Notes
O. E. Harper
Charlie Blood
Cheyenne West
Martin Reker
Louis Mann
Arthur Closman
West Yard
Oberfelder Clothing
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