Sidney Masons Hold Notable Lodge Affair
Joseph M. Swenson and Robert W. Devoe of Sidney led a high profile lodge event with Benediction by Reverend W. A. Hornaday. Masons from Cheyenne Kimball Potter Dalton Chappell Bridgeport and Lodgepole attended. The banquet featured lavish carnations and smilax and the Eastern Star ladies earned praise for the well run banquet.
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Sidney
Frank Welch Lodge
A. F
A. M
Ollie Camblin
Carl C. Jones
E.E. Mitchell
W. J. Scoggin
W.C. Harned
Bridgport
Peer
Union Pacific Hotel
The
Eastern Star
Herman Schroeder
Joseph Oberfelder
Opportunity
A. B. Persinger
Lodgepole
L. E. Pfeiffer
Chappell
Wyoming
George Copeland
Cheyenne
Dan Short
Joseph M. Swenson
Robert W. Devoe
W. A. Hornaday
Kimball
Potter
Dalton
Bridgeport
U S Battleship South Dakota At Honolulu Postcard Note
Frank Schroeder aboard the U S Battleship South Dakota writes from Honolulu Hawaii that the ship rests there with warm weather and white uniforms. He plans to stay awhile and expects to sail for Hilo then toward China via Guam and Manila, sending regards to Sidney friends.
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Frank Schroeder
U. S
South Dakota
Honolulu
Hawaii
Hilo
China
Guam
Manilla
Frank
Sidney
Vigilance urged to curb wagon and buggy thefts
Citizens propose a watchman at the public hitching rack to recover missing whips robes and other items. The move aims to protect neighbor property and reduce petty thefts caused by careless leaving of equipage.
Red Cross Christmas seals sold in Sidney locations
The Red Cross seals are for sale at Sidney Mercantile Co. C. W. Hornaday Robinson Grocery Co. Mrs. Short J. C. Baldwin to aid the tubercu losis fight. Winners of Cheyenne County Fair premiums must call R. A. Blake in Sidney Neb. to claim cash prizes.
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Red Cross
Sidney
Sidney Mercantile Co
C. W. Hornaday
Robinson Grocery Co
Mrs. Short
J. C. Baldwin
Cheyenne County Fair
R. A. Blake
Neb
Wolf Jewelry to Move Into O Kane Brick Building
The Wolf Jewelry Company has leased the O Kane brick building and will move stock there to start the new year at the new stand. The School Board has purchased a Shauttuck piano for the primary department through Dr. F C Beebe the local agent.
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Wolf Jewelry Company
O’kane
F. C. Beebe
Death of Chas Wisner in Lexington Area
News arrives of the death of Chas Wisner near Laura Lexington from stomach cancer. The report notes the illness and confirms the passing this week in Lexington.
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Lexington
Chas. Wisner
Laura
Burglars Fail at Lowe Lumber Yard Then Target Jackson Store
On Monday night two to three men allegedly from Sidney attempted to force the Lowe Lumber yard office safe and took only stamps before breaking the knob. They then moved to Jackson's store. Mr. Jackson heard the disturbance, saw two fugitives and suspected a third. Police work suggests a quick lead.
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Lowe Lumber Yard
Jackson
Sidney
Sidney Basket Ball Team Wins Two Tour Games
The Sidney basketball team opened their tour with a 34 to 29 victory at Ogal lala on Wednesday and followed with a 49 to 23 win at Sutherland on Thursday.
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Sidney
Ogallala
Sutherland
Advertised Letters List in Sidney Nebraska 1911
The Sidney post office lists unclaimed letters as of December 15 1911. Names include Mrs Daisy Voxel O N Shrever Mrs E I Shelby Peter Smith Tom Qimely WW Mitler Robert Mahoney John Willer Ed Michael Sam Floyd and many others. Postmaster John T McIntosh notes callers should say advertised when seeking letters.
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Sidney, Neb
Sidney
Daisy Voxel
O. N. Shrever
E. ‘I. Shelby Peter
Smith Tom Qimely
WW. Mitler
Robert Mahoney
John Willer
Ed Michael Sam Floyd
Munny
Geo. Dixon Kk
A. Black L. W Cox & Go
Fred Krown
J.E Bard
A. Vogle
A. K. Voelz
Bert Wyeth
Alfred Bauer
T A. Collins
Mary Ditto
Mildred Dixon
Frank Gore
Frank Hall O. BF. Toliver
J. Wiseman
A. Uf. Gloutter
Bartlett
Eulu Delhaute
Smith
Round House
Mike Thorpe
J.O. Williams
Fern Starys
Roy
R. Sanders
al. Mans
Fred Millen
John Kraus
E. W. Rabbit
Arthur West
Chas Welch
Albert Koenig
Kokes Claron Boyer
John T. McIntosh
Bank Finances On Page Show Excellent Figures
The financial statements of the American Bank, First National Bank of Sidney, and Potter State Bank are printed in this issue and present an excellent showing. Look them over.
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The
American Bank
First National Bank of Sidney
Potter State Bank
Wrapping Paper Sale At Mre Short's Store
If you want to wrap your Christmas gift a daintily you will find wrapping paper at Mre Short's.
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Mre. Short's
Obituary for William Henry Null in Sidney
William Henry Null born June 14 1834 in Nehigh County Pennsylvania died December 12 1911 at 3 10 PM aged 77 5 28 after long illness. Civil War veteran served in 4th and 2nd Michigan Infantry married Alfreda Waldron March 14 1864 later moved to Iowa and Nebraska then Sidney since 1904. Survived by widow and three children George William John with three infants died, funeral at 2 PM Thursday conducted by Rev E J Hayes with Grand Army present. interment Sidney Cemetery.
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William Henry Null
Nehigh County
Pennsylvania
Null
Neil
Mr. Null
Ohio
Alfreda Waldron
Iowa
North Platte
Nebraska
Sidney
E. J. Hayes
Grand Army
Mrs Robinette Dies Near Peetz After Stroke
Mrs. Robinette of near Peetz died Friday December 8 from a stroke. She was brought to Sidney Monday December 10 where funeral services were held in the Catholic church. Interment followed at the cemetery.
Turntable Project Advances in Sidney Railroad Notes
The railroad section reports a steel erection crew from Gering arrived to install the new turntable in Sidney. Foreman W A Batey will depart for other U P R R work, while E C Sutton visited, and H C Mann transfers to the Utah Division. Several staff changes and winter cuts affect about fifty workers as the capstone settles.
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James Nero
Denver
Gering
W. A. Batey
Sidney
W. G. Tinney
Omaha
Julesburg
Pine Bluffs
Workman Officers Named for Sidney Lodge No 196
Sidney Lodge No 196 A O A W elected officers for the year including Everette L Foster as G M W Fred G Griffith M W Frank Clinton and others with W J Shoemaker Recorder and Alva Ayle Guide A joint installation of the AO U W and Degree of Honor lodge slated for early January.
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Sidney Lodge
A. O
A. W
Everette L. Foster
G.M. W
Fred G. Griffith
Frank Clinton
F. Merric Ramella
O. Jos. Overfelder
W. J. Shoemaker
Alva Ayle
Thos. Spicknall
J. W
Jack Dearmin
R. Williams
H. Schroeder
Treas
H. L. Mantor
E. F. Ward
L. G. Simon
Degree of Honor Lodge
Attendance shines at Dist No 19 Cheyenne County school
County School Notes reports Dist No 19 in Cheyenne County showing high attendance under teacher R. F. Robinson. First month 95 percent, second month 100 percent with no tardiness, third month 99 percent, despite every child walking over two miles daily.
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Cheyenne County
R. F. Robinson
Weddings of the Week in Sidney and Grand Island
Clarke Jones and Stella Jones of Sidney wed Riley Clark Jr. and Stella Jones at the M E Parsonage with Rev E J Hayes on December 14. Charles W Bailey and Grace E Carr of Grand Island married December 15 and left for Brady Island and Grand Island on their wedding trip.
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Clarke Jones
Riley Clark, Jr
Stella Jones
Sidney
E. J. Hayes
M. E. Parsonage
Homestead Proofs Filed Before U.S. Commissioner in Dalton and Ickles
Final proofs were made by R F Robinson on his homestead before U S Commissioner Oberfelder on December 4 1911. Witnesses were Martin Cape and E O Andreen, all parties from Dalton. Henry J Mayer of Ickes filed final homestead proof on December 6 1911 before Oberfelder. Witnesses were John and Edward Sanders.
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R.F. Robinson
U.S
Oberfelder
Martin Cape
E. O. Andreen
Dalton
Henry J. Mayer
Ickes
U. S
John and
Edward Sanders
Birth announced for Ah rens family child
The child born to Mr and Mrs Ed Ahrens on Thursday December 7 1911 is a son. The notice notes the timing is late for Thanksgiving but timely for Santa Claus on his rounds.
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Ed Ahrens
Santa Claus
Weather of the Week Delights amid Crisp Winds
The week produced mostly delightful weather with some windy and crisp days. Clouds threatened at times but dispersed, and readers hope winter forecasts prove prophetic rather than reality.
Schoolchildren Celebrate Two Weeks and a Half Vacation
Students cheer a forthcoming period of two weeks and a half off from classes. The announcement spurs excitement among pupils and families seeking rest and leisure.
Nebraska case McCord Brady Co plea on mislabeling milk
The State of Nebraska versus McCord Brady Co. heard before County Judge Gap on Friday December 15. The defendant pleaded guilty and was fined 50 dollars plus costs for selling to a Sidney grocery milk with an incorrect net weight statement on the label.
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State of
Nebraska
McCord—Brady Co
Sidney Grocer
Senate confirms Brown as postmaster in appointment
Postmaster McIntosh reports a Senate confirmation of Brown as postmaster on Tuesday. The initial appointment was made before Congress convened.
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McIntosh
Senator Brown
Senate
Congress
Flowers Express Love With Colorful Bouquet Ad
Sterling Greenhouses in Sterling Colorado offers a box of roses carnations violets sweet peas and narcissia to convey love and respect through flowers.
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Sterling Greenhouses
Sterling, Colo
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O. E. S. Ladies and Masons
Holi
Ughthouse That
Lighthouse Cleanser
Automobile Industry
FORD
F.C. Beebe
W.H. Nutt
Railroad Notes
Frank Smith
Columbus
Bess Gearheart Morrison
Miss Doggett
Pine Ass
H.C. Mann
Utah
John A. Gorr
Letts and
U. P
Kent Allen
U.S. Railway Mail Service
County School Notes
Amel Englert
Sunol
Wasa
Dr. Conway
Oberfelder Clothing Company Distributors
Neb, Vthats Pee
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