Boys Run Away From Home After Picture Show
Sunday evening Harry Bixby and Jesse Jackson left home quietly after a movie. They were intercepted at Laramie. Harry planned to work in Utah, Jesse aimed for the Navy. Jesse kept going west while Harry returned by No 4 to Cheyenne where his mother met him. They are well provided and curious, communicating with a wireless between their homes. Parents support any choice, despite a belief they would not permit stopping school.
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Harry Bixby
Jesse Jackson
Laramie
Mr. Bixby
Harry
Mr. Jackson
Jesse
Utah
Navy
Sidney Noted for Electrolicr System on Rose Street
The North Platte Tribune compliments Sidney on establishing the electrolicr system along Rose Street. It notes Sidney, though half North Platte’s size, shows twice the enterprise and energy, thanking a brother in the exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Platte
Wright Establishes Better Location for Plumbing Shop
Cc. M. Wright the plumber has moved into a new basement at Harper's, creating a cozy, well lit, and roomy shop to accommodate his growing business. Will Null completes final carpenter work as the alley entrance to the shop near the Gapen building is prepared.
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Cc. M. Wright
Harper's
Mr. Wright
Will Null
Gapen
Year s Business Checked Up by Crawford Managers
The manager of the International Harvester Company and his assistant Mr Lewis, both of Crawford, spent most of last week invoicing the Crawford branch operated by Messrs Uptegrove and Tightman. Work finished and business lined up to start the new year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Harvester Company
Lewis
Crawford
Uptegrove
Tightman
Three-day-old Jasper Jurgenson's son dies in burial set
The three days old baby boy of Jasper Jurgenson died Thursday morning and was buried Friday from the Weyerts German Lutheran church.
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Jasper Jurgenson
Weyerts German
A Hold Up On Highwayman Demands Subscriptions
A comic item notes a highwayman threatening readers to subscribe to the newspaper as Christmas gifts. The writer jokes the demand is a peculiar but not terrible present, highlighting the holiday season and local humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Sidney Man Wins Toppenish Mayoral Race
The Citizen's ticket won a large majority in Toppenish Washington where W and Doran was elected mayor. Toppenish population has grown from 300 to 3500 in six years as the town builds with progress. Doran, reared in Sidney, is from the Edmund Doran family and brother to H T Doran. He resigned as deputy county treasurer to join a Toppenish bank, and will appoint officers as mayor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. &. Doran
Toppenish
Washington
Citizen
Citizens
Doran
Sidney
Edmund Doran
H. T. Doran
W. S. Doran
A. K. Greenlee
Wallie
Young Girls' Enterprise Changes Name to T L L Club
The Christmas Club has renamed to the T L L and organized to continue indefinitely. Aimed to pack Christmas boxes for those overlooked, meetings will include business sessions and literary programs. Miss Elizabeth Schroeder led a recent planning meeting and the group seeks broad approval to further good works and personal advancement.
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Elizabeth Schroeder
Workmen Elect Officers at Sidney Lodge No 196 A O A W
Sidney Lodge No 196 A O A W met Thursday evening and elected officers for the ensuing year. They named Master Workman F G Griffith Foreman Frank Clinton Overseer M Ramella Secretary W J Shoemaker Financier J Oberfelder Treasurer H Schroeder Trustee B Worden Guide A Ayle Inside watch E Stuht outside watch Lennie Darnell. Three candidates were initiated and a luncheon and smoker followed.
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Sidney Lodge No
F. G. Griffith
Frank Clinton
M. Ramella
W. J. Shoemaker
J. Oberfelder
H. Schroeder
B. Worden
A. Ayle
E. Stuht
Lennie Darnell
One Merry Time At Culkins Home For Ida Osterberg
Miss Ida Osterberg entertained twelve guests Wednesday evening at Mr and Mrs J P Culkins home. A lively 500 game earned Mrs Tinney the first ladies prize a cap while W F Krueger won the first gentleman's prize a tie. An elaborate lunch followed. An invitation from Miss Osterberg will not be answered with regrets. they will all be there.
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Ida Osterberg
J. P. Culkins
Mrs. Tinney
W. F. Krueger
Christmas Gift Watch Stolen From Clarinda Apt Room
Mrs. A. D. Stowitts reports a theft of a gold watch from her room at the Clarinda apartments located at Thirtieth and Farnam streets. The watch, a Christmas gift from years past, was highly prized by the owner in Omaha News.
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A. D. Stowitts
Clarinda
Thirtieth
Farnam Streets
Change in Place for Belle M Stoutenborough Club
The Belle M Stoutenborough club will meet December 21 with Mrs Jones instead of the year book indicated. Each member is reminded to attend and bring her best Christmas recipe to aid Christmas preparations, not for a new cookbook.
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Belle M. Stoutenborough Club
Mra Jones
Representative-elect L Brott Hart Injury After Auto Collision
Representative-elect L Brott Hart sustained three broken ribs and general jar after a collision with an automobile near Sidney last Saturday during return from Sidney. He is reported as recovering rapidly.
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L. Brott
Sidney
Stork Flies Low Long on Boys Across Town
A sequence of birth notices reports several families welcoming newborn boys between December 7 and December 10. Names listed include Clyde John, Charles A Roth, E F Ward, Howard Swaine, W H Cross, and Jasper Jurgenson, with no signs of trouble or superstition affecting the families.
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Clyde Johnson
Charles A. Roth
E. F. Ward
Howard Swaine
W. H. Cross
Jasper Jurgenson
Almgren Sale Surpasses Others Despite Weather
A brisk Almgren sale Tuesday drew a good crowd despite unpleasant weather. Col Kucera performed strongly, cows topped at 66 dollars, a calf at 25 collars, and a weanling colt at 87 dollars. Almgren offered high grade stock and provided a hearty lunch for buyers.
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Almgren
Col. Kucera
Clever Women Meet With Mrs Upteg Grove
The Women's Club met at Mrs. Uptegrove's home in regular session on a cold December Saturday with fifteen members. topics included extending keeper duties and the life and social work of Jane Addams. Mrs. J T McIntosh presented a chronology of Addams' life, Miss Anne Radcliffe recited Lowell, and Mrs. BE Ahrens led current events. Adjournment set for two weeks with next meeting at Mrs. Jones.
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Uptegrove
Berg
Jane Addams
J. T. McIntosh
Miss Addams
Anne Radcliffe
Lowell
Railroad Notes Show Frequent Staffing Changes and Local Activity
S Schroeder took a short lay off and Ralph Long filled his place. James Gregory ill, Ralph Long substituted. Bob Sampson traveled to Pine Bluffs Saturday. Zalesky back on 610 after mumps. Masse sick. Paylat visited Sundl. Applegate in Sidney on business midweek. Lindberg returned to work after sickness. Nelson now sick after operating 610. Cheyenne rumors swell. Grading south of tracks paused due to Sherman Hill cold. George Davis back in car dept after two months. Bangert aided signal dept. Hunts for rabbits by Stuht and McFadden. Electric engines 1608 and 1609 passed Sidney en route to Pacific Electric. Baldwin built.
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S. Schroeder
Ralph Long
James Gregory
Bob Sampson
Pine Bluffs
Engineer Zalesky
610
Nelson
Zalesky
Cheyenne
Sherman Hill
George Davis
Henry Bangert
Ernest Stuht
John McFadden
Sidney
Union Pacific
Pacific Electric Company
Thos
A. Edison
Baldwin Locomotive Works
Philadelphia
Kings Daughters Selling Red Cross Stickers for Charity
The Kings Daughters met Monday with Mrs. C. Allen, electing officers and adding two members. They will sell TB Red Cross Stickers led by Mrs. L. G. Simon to raise funds for tubercu losis relief, especially for Christmas packages. The amount raised last year is described as colossal.
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King’s Daughters
C. Allen
Red Cross
L. G. Simon
Bakery Special Delights at Sidney Bakery Saturdays
Delicious cream puffs and luscious coffee cake headline a Saturday menu at Sidney Hakery offering fresh pastries and coffee. The spread invites locals to enjoy weekend treats in a warm, casual setting.
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Sidney Hakery
Successful Nimrods on the Hillside Prairie Dogs
Messrs Deiken and Ferry, aiming for a buffalo on the hills, spend Sundays with twenty two rifles. They start at the bottom with prairie dogs and move upward toward a bull moose. After seven boxes of shells and much patience they return home at sunset.
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Deiken
Ferry
Advertised Letter List for Sidney Office
Week ending December 1 provides unclaimed letters. names include Mrs. C. E. Clark Mrs. Jess Miles Mrs. Flora B. DeFord Mrs. James Brechin Charles O. Smith Chriss Junker A. F. Paulson A. Z. Root L. R. Ramine Samuelli Plepo Juan Amaro John Mcintosh Postmaster announces letters remain.
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Sidney
C. E. Clark
Jess Miles
Flora B. DeFord
James Brechin
Charles O. Smith
Chriss Junker
A. F. Paulson
A. Z. Root
L. R. Ramine Samuelli Plepo Juan Amaro
John McIntosh
Mrs Bassett Undergoes Brain Abscess Operation
Mrs. Bassett underwent surgery on an abscess at the base of the brain. She experienced some relief but remains greatly suffering. Her sister Mrs. Burger is with her.
Weyerts Resident D F Hall Visits Capital City
D F Hall of Weyerts spent Monday in the capital city for undisclosed purposes.
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D. F. Hall of
Weyerts
Telegraph Subscription Offer Through January 1914
A display advert states the price of The Telegraph is $1.50 for a subscription valid until January 1st, 1914, offering readers a long-term call to action.
Sweet Bel ls Out of Tune at Dalton Depot Wedding
A jovial wedding ends in a comic crime attempt as William Morrisey and Anna Nelson try to rob a man at the B M depot. The groom pleads guilty to assault after a bungled theft, receives thirty days. the bride flees to jail for two years. Sheriff McDaniel separates the couple amid witness reports.
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Wm. Morrisey
Anna Nelson
Sidney Red-Eye
Gapen
Barlow Advocates 3 Million State House Build
Commissioner L R Barlow addressed the Lincoln convention of county officials this week. He denounced the state capitol as a disgrace and urged the next legislature to appropriate 3 000 000 dollars for a new state house. His remarks drew strong applause from attendees.
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L. R. Barlow
Lincoln
Barlow
Ed. T. Rahn and Olga M. Freego Wed in 1912
Edgar T. Rahn of Greenville Ohio and Olga M Freego of New York were married December 7 1912 by Rev M D Berg at the Lutheran Church. Minas Harriet Freego of Lexington accompanied the couple.
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Edgar T. Rahn
Greenville
Ohio
Olga M. Freego
New York
M. D. Berg
Lutheran Church
Minas Harriet Freego
Lexington
Sund man Andrew Englert visits county seat Monday
Andrew Englert, a Sund man, made it a point to visit the county seat on Monday, signaling local civic involvement and routine administrative matters in the area.
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Andrew Englert
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Young Girls’ Enterprise
Twoses
Lewis Brott Hart
Wilder
Chicago
Railroad Notes
George Masse
Henry Paylat
Sundl
G. Applegate
Andrew Lindberg
Kings Daughters
Hornaday’s
Big Fur Coat Sale
Overfelder Clothing
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