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Newspaper

Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1920

Page

19

Obituary of Janes Reid Williams in Sidney Nebraska

Janes Reid Williams born June 14 1841 in Liberty Indiana died December 11 1920 in Sidney Nebraska at age 70 years 5 months 26 days. He served in the 15th Iowa Infantry fought at Pittsburg Landing Shiloh and Corinth before discharge. He long worked for Union Pacific in Sidney retiring after 33 years and was active in local government and G A R posts. Survived by wife Ella two sons H G Williams Sidney and J C Williams Cheyenne two grandchildren James and Mildred Williams. Funeral held December 12 at his home with Rev Ives and burial in Green Lawn cemetery.

Janes Reid Williams Liberty Indiana Sidney Nebr D. B Louisa M. Williams Charleston Lee County Iowa Denmark Academy Keokuk Co. I 15Th Iowa Infantry Crocker Benton Barracks St .Louis Mississippi River Pittsburg Landing Pittsburgh Shiloh Corinth Miss Alexandria Corn A Hil R. E. Hill Ellen E. Hill Alexandrina Nebraska Missouri River Plattsmouth Nebra Grand Union Pacific Laramie Wyo Union Pacific R. R E. V. Sumner Post G. A. R Sidney Lodge Middle West R. R Ella H. G. Williams J. C. Williams Cheyenne James Mildred Williams Ives Green Lawn W. P. Brosnan Edna Gramman Lena Jessen Nellie Niemeller Robert 8. Oberfelder Henry Bangert Hans Speintenae Wm. Woods V. Ku

Card of Thanks for James R. Williams Bereavement

We express heartfelt thanks for assistance after the death of our husband and father James R. Williams. Gratitude goes to G A R and A O U W for kindness and floral tributes, Union Pacific Carmen for wreaths, I O O F and Rebekahs for aid, and D of H lodge for support.

James R. Williams Union Pacific Carmen Rebekahs D. of H. Lodge

Thanking Friends and Purchase Offer from Betts Jewelry

Mrs J A Williams and family thank friends aged forty years for floral tributes and assistance after a sorrowful loss. They extend wishes for lasting comfort to their homes. Also advertised is a slightly used Player Piano for $485 with $56 down and $15 monthly from F C Burgess at Betts Jewelry Store, a $300 bargain under retail.

Jas. R. Williams Ella L. Williams J.C. Williams H. V. Williams F. C. Burgess Rear Betts Jewelry Store

Chadron State Bank Fire Damages Interior

Fire of unknown origin broke out in the rear of Citizens' State Bank causing about 1000 dollars in interior damage before firefighters stopped it. Broken plate glass and a sale of Pianos and Player Pianos advertised by Burgess Music Store with prices from 4185 to 600 and terms listed. For taxi service, call 161.

Citizens’ State Bank Burgess Music Store

Seven Days Left for Goodfellows Christmas Appeal

Seven days remain for Goodfellows of Sidney to assist needy children this Christmas. The Kings Daughters Society asks residents to check supplies and donate clothing, food, toys, or fruit. Call 30 to arrange a home visit and contribute to Yuletide happiness.

Goodfellows Sidney King’s Daughters Society Kiddle Santa Claus King’s Daughters

Real Estate Transfer Adams to Cheyenne County

John M. Adams transfers part of Section 3, Township 14, Range 52 to Cheyenne County for a stated amount of 100 dollars. The record notes a straightforward conveyance of property interest without additional encumbrances or conditions.

John M. Adams Cheyenne County

Deed transfers record for Gurley and Dalton Nebr properties

Warranty deeds show S G Jefferies and wife selling to Charles H Hawkins in Sec 12 12 52 for 1.00. George H Ruhter to Bertha Busse Lot 7 Bik 1 Gurley for 185. Nelson to F W Busse 130 ft Lot 17 Bik B West Gurley for 75. Ruhter to Frederick W Busse Lot 8 Bik 1 Gurley for 1.00. Brennan Jr and wife to Clara Davison Lots 3 and 4 Bik 16 Carew's 2nd Add Dalton for 6000. Rose McFadden to Sarah McFadden one ninth in SE of NW Sec 31 14 49 for 1. Frederick L Speck and wife to Lola Annie Eckert et al Sec 24 16 45 for 12800. J H Henry and wife to Lola Eckert et al Sec 24 15 50 for 28800. J W McDaniel sheriff to S G Jefferies NW Sec 12 12 52 for 9340.00.

G. Jefferies Charles H. Hawkins George H. Ruhter Bertha Busse Gurley Nebr Joseph C. Nelson F. W. Busse West Gurley Frederick W. Busse Roger Brennan, Jr Clara Davison Carew Dalton Nebdr Rose McFadden Sarah McFadden Frederick L. Speck Lola Annie Eckert Als J. H. Henry

Shriners Convention Set for Savannah Next Year

Imperial Potentate Ellis L. Garretson confirmed the shriners annual convention will be held in Savannah Georgia next year, instead of Atlantic City, with the date moved from June to May.

Los Angeles Cal Imperial Ellis L. Garretson Order of the Mystic Shrine The Shriners Savannah Atlantic City

Americans urged to fund aid for European children in famine

War torn Europe faces a dire winter as 1 1/2 million children have little protection against famine and disease. American feeding stations have saved thousands, but 3.5 million vulnerable children risk being turned away next January unless $23 million for food and $10 million for medical services are provided. The appeal urges gifts to local relief committees or to Franklin K. Lane, with government and community partners contributing in kind.

HREB Europe America Hlatery Franklin K. Lane Guaranty, Trust Co New York City

Edison Phonographs feature two-spring motor claim

Edison declares the phonographs use a two-spring motor as the best arrangement and asserts the machines are of Edison quality. The note appears in Lar son’s Music Stere.

Edison Larson

Sidney Flower Shop Offers Free Carnation For Ladies

Mrs Ned Hemphill proprietor invites ladies to visit the Sidney flower shop on Saturday December 18 for a free carnation. The shop features a full line of Xmas plants ferns cut flowers holly mistletoe holly wreaths and table trees.

Sidney Flower Shop Ned Hemphill

Phonograph Deals At Local Music Stores

Burgess Music Store invites customers to buy Brunswick or Victor phonographs on small monthly payments. Sidney Lumber Co hints at new home audio trends. Larsen's Music Store touts 250 models in recent years and offers a large cabinet unit with filing device for 60.00 dollars.

S Brunswick Victor Burgess Music Store Larsen

Also Mentioned on This Page

Chadron State Bank II J. W. McDaniel S. G. Jefferies Shriners’ Convention European Relief Council Herbert Heever American Relief Administration Edgar Rickard American Red Cross Livingates Farrané American Friends’ Service Committee Quakers Rufus M. Jones Jewish Joint Distribution Committee Felix al. Warburg Franklin Federal Council of Churches of Christ In America Arthur J. Brown Knight Columbus James A. Serty Supreme Knights C. V. Hibbard International Committee Sarah 8. Lyon National Rae A Sidney Lumber CO Fina Rebraska Telephone Company U.S. A North Platte Floral Company North Platte, Nebraska Sam Fine Prop
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