Hunters Fail to Provide for Thanksgiving Dinners in Alliance
Local hunters in Alliance failed to deliver the promised rabbits for Thanksgiving meals as shortages led to beef roasts being served instead. Hon A N Mathers of Gering was chosen class orator by the Masons after they achieved advanced ranks. The miniature American Legion post plans a home and winter social program, with D W Swindell of Meldeta re-elected commander and O E Nelson as adjutant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alliance
A. N. Mathers of
Gering
Masons
Minature American Legion
Legion
D. W. Swindell
Meldeta
O. E. Nelson
Poultry Show Dates Set for Devel County Association
December 9 and 10 are the dates for the annual poultry show of the Devel County Poultry Association in connection with a poultry institute at Chappell. Entries are open to all western Nebraska and many fanciers have already applied for entrance blanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devel County Poutry Association
Chappell
Nebraska
Night agricultural school planned at Paulsen school house
Friday night meeting in district 66 Gorden county arranged an organized night agricultural school to teach farmers and youths scientific agriculture with Mr White of the state university at Lincoln in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paulsen
Gorden County
White
The
State University At
Lincoln
Local notes and court report from Hyannis area
A 90 year old Hume of Marsland dies and is buried after living with his son. Nine children survive the widow. Henry Jones of Garden county pleads guilty to cattle theft before District Judge Clements in Hyannis and gets one year. Jones claimed a bill of sale to J H Minor’s cattle disposed to an Omaha firm. He admits, in writing, implicating Hockey Wilson. officers pursue Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A Hume
Harry Hume
Marsland
Hyannis
Henry Jones
Garden County
Clements
Jones
J. H. Minor
Grant County
Omaha Commission
Hyannis Tribune
Hockey
Wilson
Dairy cows arrive for Pine Bluffs farmers sale
The Live Stock Improvement Co. of Pine Bluffs receives its first shipment of dairy cows to be sold to local farmers this week. The firm organized with shares sold mainly to business men, and cows will be resold to farmers with more bought later, seen as a strong community improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Live Stock Improvement Co
Pine Bluffs
Man acquitted in farm raid on distant county still
Raymond Mowerer son of Willard Mowerer faced a county court preliminary hearing Tuesday and was acquitted on all charges. The elder Mowerer, away from home during the raid ten miles south of Redington, remains missing and officers have not located him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Mowerer
Willard Mowerer
Redington
Mowerer
Sugar Beet Yields Hit High Marks Despite Hail
Sugar beets in the region yielded strongly this year with many fields reaching 20 tons per acre. The North place averaged 20 tons and part of the H. C. Golden place also reached 20 tons before hail reduced some portions. Several farmers reported up to 20 tons with sugar content averaging 16 percent.
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H. C. Golden Place
Bridgeport Herald
Minatare man suffers burns from oil fire
Arthur Whelen of Minatare sustained burns to his hands after a fire started with oil last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Whelen
Minatare
Gering man finally paid for goods sold to Hastings student
After sixteen years Peter Scheurmann of Gering received payment for goods sold to F C Humphrey a Hastings ministry student in general merchandise business. The goods totaling 2081 dollars were extended from 1908 to 1909 and last week Scheurmann got a 21 dollar check in the mails as full settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Scheurmann
Gering
F. C. Humphrey
Hastings
Humphrey
Scheurmann
Work near Lyman finishes. families to move with big lines
Work in progress near Lyman involving the government drag lines is completed and the crews’ families will be relocated. the smaller drag remains. Broadwater Parent-Teacher Association plans monthly meetings during the school year. President Haver Bruner distributed membership cards at the last session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyman
Broadwater Parent- Teachers Association
Haver Bruner
Lewellen Man Severely Burned Trapped Auto in Farm Garage
Bob McIntosh of Lewellen suffered severe burns last week while attempting to remove his car from a burning garage on the Leder farm. He was injured during the blaze and received medical attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob McIntosh
Lewellen
Leder Farm
Progressive businessmen of Alliance mull skating pond plan
Progressive business men of Alliance weigh a proposal to build a municipal skating pond for youngsters this winter, aiming to provide a safe public venue and boost community recreation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alliance
Goshen County to Build Laramie River Bridge Near Ft. Laramie
Goshen County commissioners announce construction of a new bridge across the Laramie River just south of the old government bridge at Ft. Laramie. The project aims to improve local transportation and access for residents and visitors to the historic site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners of
Goshen County
Wyo
Laramie River
Ft. Laramie
Sheriff Seizes Suspect in Maid Rite Bakery Burglary
Within half an hour of information that Bob Glass formerly of Scottsbluff was wanted on suspicion of burglarizing the Maid Rite bakery and stealing $50 in cash, E L Davis Morrill county sheriff had Glass in custody. He was handed to Scotts Bluff deputy last Wednesday for trial. It is claimed Glass previously worked at the bakery and had a key to access the building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Glass
Scottsbluff
Maid Rite
E. L. Davis
Morrill County
Glass
Scotts Bluff County
Bridgeport Herald
Accident near Sidney Injures Jandley Family
Harve Jandley and his children were in an auto crash returning home from a football game in Sidney Thursday evening. Wet snow on the windshield blocked view and the car struck a stalled vehicle, injuring Cecil whose face was cut by broken glass. They took him to Chappell for treatment. No other damage beyond a broken windshield and a twisted wheel.
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Harve Jandley
Sidney
Cecils
Chappell
Lodge Pole Express
Jap cashier leaves bank with 485 silver dollars
A Japanese citizen on a Saturday cashing a beer check insisted on taking only silver dollars and walked away with 485 coins, about 30 pounds of silver. The reason for lugging such weight remains a mystery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torrington
Broadwater transmission line project under way
The Western Public Service company has begun building the Broadwater transmission electric line and aims to complete the work within a month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Public Service Company
Broadwater
Catholic Church Planned in Potter Parish
A reliable source reports Catholics in Potter plan a moderate sized church. Plans are speculative but organizers hope to complete arrangements and build the church within a year. The Potter Review notes the effort aims to establish a lasting house of worship for Catholic citizens.
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Potter
Olneys Depart For Lakin Kansas Pastorate
Rev and Mrs N P Olney and their children left Monday by car for Lakin Kansas where Mr Olney has accepted the Presbyterian church pastorate. The family has lived here about three years and the church will be without a pastor for a few months, with a new minister likely called in spring next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. P. Olney
Lakin
Kansas
Rev Peter Munson Visits Potter Friends After 38 Years
Rev Peter Munson of Los Angeles visited the C. W. Johnson home with former acquaintances. He first came to Potter 38 years ago and conducted Swedish services at Kirk. Now in Los Angeles, he is with an M. EB. church that recently completed a new building costing 65,000 dollars. Munson left for California at noon Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Munson
Los Angeles
C. W. Johnson
Munson
Potter
Kirk
Rev
California
Farmer Loses Finger After Hog Attack Near Guernsey
George Richardson, a local farmer near Guernsey, lost his fore finger and suffered severe hand injuries after a hog he believed dead revived and bit him. He had struck the hog with an ax and, when it fell, reached to grip its leg. the hog clamped its jaw and mauled his hand, severing one finger and leaving the rest mangled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Richardson
Guernsey
Richardson
Gering to Get Flour Mill After Purchase Deal
Announcement states Gering will receive a flour mill with capacity near 100 barrels daily. North Platte Flour Milling Mills company has agreed to buy the Gering Mill and Elevator property, which previously ground only coarse feed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gering
North Platte Flouring Mills Company
Gering Mill and Elevator Company
Car crash near Bronson injures Mrs Connelly
A near serious accident on the highway west of Bronson last Saturday involved John Connelly driving a Dodge and Ben Couchs wagon. Mrs Connelly was thrown through the windshield with cuts and facial bruises. others were unhurt. Connelly’s lights had burned out and he was traveling slowly.
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Bronson
John Connelly
Ben
Dalton man writes from Finland on rainy weather
Gus Burk of Dalton received a letter from Charles Hendricksen who left Dalton for Finland last summer. He notes it has rained nearly every day since his arrival, though the weather is not cold. He says conditions are similar to America with automobiles and trucks common there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Burk
Dalton
Charles Hendricksen
Finland
America
Mr. Hendricksen
Parsons to Visit Brother in Potter by Air
Denver Post sport writer Mr. Parsons and another man planned a Sunday visit to his brother Tex Parsons in Potter. He was to fly in a plane he has used to cover football games this fall for the Post for a short visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Parsons
Denver Post
Tex” Parsons
Potter
Parsons
Post
Pap Wilson Colorful pioneer of Alliance dies at 75
Pap Wilson a well known color ed pioneer of Alliance died last week after a long illness He was 75 years old and had been a resident of Alliance since the town was founded.
Diphtheria Strikes Schening Family in Marsland
Mr and Mrs August Schening of Marsland report a diphtheria outbreak hitting their household with a 13 year old girl and a three year old boy both affected on the same day along with other family members.
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August Schening
Marsland
Six year old injured as bicycle crushed by car
yle Arndt, a six year old son of Mr and Mrs Louis Arndt of Dalton, was badly bruised when his bicycle was demolished by being run into by a Ford car driven by Mrs Zeb Gustin.
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Yle Arndt
Louis Arndt
Dalton
Zeb Gustin
Wheat Growers Meet Discusses Topics for Dix Unit
Organization study and topics of general interest to wheat growers were discussed at a meeting of the Dix local of the Nebraskan Wheat Growers association held Tuesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dix
The
Nebraskan Wheat Growers Association
Baby clinic in Chappell uncovers hidden ailments
Thirty-one babies were weighed examined and scored at a Wo man’s club clinic at Chappell last week. Nearly half of the infants will receive proper medical treatment for previously undetected ailments. O R Eveler and E Campbell escaped serious injury when their light coupe was sideswiped by a heavier car. Eveler sustained a deep head cut and the other occupants were unhurt. Both vehicles sustained damage.
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Womans Club of Chappell
O. R. Eveler
E. Campbell
Eyeler
Marsland Grower Moves Large Load of Grains and Potatoes
Chas Evans of Marsland announced sale of five car loads of potatoes along with 1700 bushels of wheat and 1950 bushels of oats, highlighting a productive market day.
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Chas, Evans
Marsland
Womans Club decorates rest room at farm bureau office
The Womans Club of Kimball has decorated and furnished a room at the farm bureau office to be used as a rest room for women. Glenn Hixon, son of Mr and Mrs Eston Hixon of Chappell, suffered a fractured right arm when he fell from the back of his pony last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Womans Clib of
Kimball
Farm Bureau
Glenn Hixon
Eston Hixon
Chappell
Dalton church Ladies Aid indoor chaautauqua night program
Members of the Dalton church Ladies Aid society presented an indoor chaautauqua last night. The event spanned five nights and featured music entertainments lectures and a clever little farce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid Society
Dalton Church
PioneerMrs Amelia Smith Dies at 69 in Bayard District
Mrs Amelia Smith longtime Morrill county resident in the Bayard district died last week at 69 She had lived in Morrill county for 34 years and was the mother of 11 children eight of whom survive.
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Amelia Smith
Bayard District
Morrill County
Farmer Clyde Morris Weds Mary Wertz in Mor rill Area
Clyde Morris a leading farmer in Dutch Flats near Mor rill married Mary Wertz of Iowa last week. They met three years ago at a Rochester Minnesota hospital where he was patient and she served as a nurse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Morris
Dutch Flats
Morrill
Mary Wertz
Iowa
Rochester
Minn
Beet growers plan audit of Great Western Sugar books
At a Scottsbluff meeting of beet growers last week it was decided to hire an auditor to audit the books of the Great Western Sugar company. The aim is to establish a basis for negotiating future contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scottsbluff
Great Western Sugar Company
Burglars Steal Tires From Dix Resident Garage
Robbers broke through the back of the vyhop to enter Wm. Acheson's Dix garage last week and abducted truck tires and other goods valued at about $400. The loot was loaded into a Ford truck and driven away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Acheson
Dix
Vyhop
Omaha National to Acquire Deposits of Corn Exchange Bank
The merger of two large Omaha banks was announced last week with Omaha National taking over the deposits of Corn Exchange Bank amounting to 3 200 000 dollars. Corn Exchange head Harry S. Clark is a well known local figure linked to several valley banks including First National in Mitchell and Morrill and banks in Torrington and Lingle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Omaha National
Corn Ex Change Bank
Harry S. Clark
Corn Exchange Bank
National
Mitchell and Morrill
Torrington
Lingle
Auto collision near Bridgeport injures Mitchell man
Arthur Adney of Mitchell and Kemp Smith were in an auto crash near Bridgeport last week. Adney was unconscious for hours before recovering and securing a job with $40 and expenses. Smith did not drive and received a small fine. The crash jolted both men into attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Adney
Mitchell
Kemp Smith
Bridgeport
Adney
Smith
Banner County Bank Hires Local Official as Assistant Cashier
Dr. C. & Page, longtime Banner county clerk of about 14 years who had moved east, is named the new assistant cashier at the Banner County bank in Harrisburg starting December 1. Henry Haun resigned from the post and will relocate to Casper Wyoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. C. & Page
Banner County
Banner County Bank of
Harrisburg
Henry Haun
Casper
Wyo
Minatare Schools Schedule Visitors Week
City schools in Minatare prepare to hold a visitors week inviting patrons to attend all sessions across departments, highlighting Educational week observance and public access to school activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minatare
Hansen and sister set for journey to Denmark via Omaha
Andrew Hansen travels with his sister Christina from Dalton for a three sister voyage to Denmark. They will visit aging parents in their native country for a few months before returning home. Andrew previously crossed the ocean five years ago and believes this may be his last trip abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Hansen
Christina
Omaha
Miss Inger
Denmark
Andrew
Dalton
Marsland man injured after horse slips and falls
Earl Gregg of Marsland suffers a badly crushed foot and a dislocated ankle when his horse slipped and toppled onto him. Rescue teams attended and he was treated on site for injuries described as painful but not life threatening.
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Earl Gregg
Marsland
Military funeral honors for Bayard veteran Walcut Tube
A full military funeral was held for Walcut Tube of Bayard who died at 77 after a short illness. He was a Civil War veteran and received military honors rarely seen in recent times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walcut
Bayard
Boy Dies After Sunflower Stalk Wound
Willis Riley Duncan age 15, son of Mr and Mrs R W Duncan, died at Bayard hospital last week following lockjaw from a wound to the face caused by a sunflower stalk thrown by a companion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis Riley Duncan
R. W. Duncan
Bayard Hospital
Mormon Missionaries Conduct Door to Door in Alliance
YD M Wolfman and Leslie Peay of Utah visit Alliance as missionaries for the Mormon church. They canvas houses to explain the church's doctrines and invite interest from residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YD. M. Wolfman
Leslie Peay
Utah
Mormon Church
Farewell Impressions for Rev Olney at Dalton Church
An Able community meeting in the Presbyterian church at Dalton gathered residents from Simla Kinkaid and surrounding area to bid farewell to Rev Olney who departs for Kansas next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simla
Kinkaid
Dalton
Vicinity
Presbyterian Church
Olney
Kansas
Alliance Chamber Resolutions Urge Cochran Reappointment
At a meeting of the Alliance chamber of commerce resolutions were passed and signed by every member present urging Governor-elect McMullen to reappoint Roy Cochran as state engineer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alliance Chamber of Commerce
McMullen
Roy Cochran
Mrs Arthur Elliott Dies in Denver After Illness
Mrs Arthur Elliott of Minatare died in a Denver hospital last week after a long illness. Her husband died a few months earlier from eating peanuts contaminated with rat poison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Elliott
Minatare
Denver
Alliance Chamber Seeks Air Mail Landing Station
Steps by the Alliance chamber of commerce aim to secure an air mail landing station in the city. A request was sent to Congressman Simmons in Washington to use his influence to achieve this objective.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alliance Chamber of Commerce
Congressman Simmons
Washington
Lightning Injury Threatens Mrs Steele’s Sight
Mrs William Steele was hospitalized in Omaha for eye injuries suffered when struck by lightning last summer. The bolt caused shock and subsequent progressive deterioration, with doctors warning she faces possible total blindness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Steele
Omaha
Alliance seeks stokers for school plant fuel savings
A movement in Alliance targets obtaining two small chain grate stokers from the Standard Potash plant at Antioch for use under the oilers at the high school plant. Installation would save the school district at least $1,000 annually due to rising coal costs for the high school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alliance
Antioch
Concrete bridge replacement planned near Sterling for safer crossing
Nebraska motorists traveling to Denver via Sterling will gain a new concrete bridge over the north Sterling irrigation ditch south of Peetz. The 1925 Colorado highway budget provides 1500 dollars for the project, Logan county will match, and the old crossing will be straightened to allow a direct north south route. Authorities note frequent near fatal accidents at the site spurred the upgrade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Denver
Sterling
Peetz
Colorado
Logan County
Worthless-check scams warned by Nebraska banks
Banks and business firms report a rising pattern of writing and passing worthless checks in the region. The North Platte Credit Men’s Association has warned members to cash only checks they know are valid. The association’s manager notes more worthless checks were received in the last two weeks than in any two months prior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Platte Credit Mens Association
State Bank of McGrew Receives Charter in Scotts Bluff County
The state granted a charter last week for a new bank to be named the State bank of McGrew in Scotts Bluff county. It has purchased the former Security State bank building after its failure a few years ago. The bank lists $15,000 in capital stock with Ora Adcock as principal holder owning 100 shares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotts Bluff County
State Bank of
Trouble in Morrill County Clerk's Shortage Case
Morrill County faces questions over County Clerk Clark repaying a county shortfall with consent from commissioners. The impropriety, though described as amicable, prompted inquiries from the attorney general and a county attorney, with potential prosecutions for Clark and involved commissioners. The county awaits further developments amid public concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berwing
Morrill County
Senate passes irrigation relief bill for farmers in North Platte valley
The U S Senate approved the second deficiency appropriation bill providing relief for irrigation projects. It authorizes contract changes to annual payments not exceeding five percent of average gross receipts and a three year moratorium on payments. The measure, urged by the fact finding commission, aims to stabilize finances for irrigators in the North Platte valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate of the
United States
Senate
North Platte Valley
Bridgport News
Nebraska Potato Show Attracts Exhibitors From Several States
The annual winter potato show of the Nebraska Lotato Growers association was in session at Gering last week with exhibitors from all over Nebraska and surrounding states displaying their products and prominent potato men on the program for talks and addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska Lotato Growers Association
Gering
Nebraska
Fire destroys Hesling farm garage near Kimball
A fire started when a lighted lantern was taken into a Hesling farm garage at Kimball to fill an automobile with gasoline. The blaze completely destroyed a large garage, two cars, harness, 50 bushels of seed corn, and other articles. Loss is about $1,600 with little insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hesling
Kimball
C. BE. Feikert
Paxton girl dies from accidental rifle wound
Annie B Bike of Paxton died in North Platte hospital from a .22 calibre rifle wound after a 10 year old brother accidentally fired a shot that pierced her neck and throat and lodged in her lung.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie B. Bike
Paxton
North Platte
Buffalo bones found during ditch excavation near Berea
Workmen uncovered bones of buffaloes at five to six feet depth near Berea while digging a ditch. The discovery spans a large underground area described as many rods long. Police report more than 20 overcoats stolen from Alliance residents in ten days, taken from offices stores and cars, with suspicions pointing to a city-wide gang of moochers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berea
Alliance
Sing
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J. H. Stouteville
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