Railroad Notes and Personnel Movements Across Lines
Ulery returns after a three week lay off for a smashed finger. Griffith family to Omaha holidays. Ralph Long to Cheyenne for west of Cheyenne passenger trains. Night Yard Master Putoff off, George Hower fills in. Shuman resigns UP Hotel clerk role to join Chicago brother in business. Alfred Shipman takes his place. Worden travels to Norfolk for holidays. wife and daughter join him there. UP tar roofing crew at round house hindered by wind. K and B H line cars poor in cold. gasoline engines unreliable in North Pole weather. Engineer Dick on North River branch. UP builds four stall round house, machine shop, boiler bouge, brick, with concrete ash pit at Northport. State Railway Commission reports increased passenger and freight profits. railroads push to repeal two passenger and freight rate laws. First prosecution under full train crew law to target Rock Island railroad soon. Commission says trains 7 and 8 used porter as flagman. brakeman acted as flagman. penalties range from 100 to 1000 dollars against company and officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Griffith
Omaha
Ralph Long
Cheyenne
Ed Putoff
George Hower
Frank Shuman
Union Pacific
Chicago
Alfred Shipman
E. D. Worden
Norfolk
M. J. Sandere
Kearney
Callaway
North Pole
John Dick
North River
Northport
State Railway Commissioners
Rock Yeland Railroad
North Prague Tribune
State Railway Commission
The Christian Home Orphanage at Council Bluffs
It is less expensive to save children than to punish criminals says the Christian Home Orphanage. Organized in 1882 by Rev. J. G. Lemen, it cares for 280 children and about 40 destitute old ladies, accepts all applicants, and seeks donations of money or goods to support the charity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Home Orphanage
Council Blaffa
J. G. Lemen
Methodist Notes by Rev Henry Zinnecker
Supt Allen Chamberlin will preach at the M E church Sunday at 11 a m Quarterly conference Saturday evening at 7 30 If you are a member be on hand All invited to attend the Xmas program Friday evening Dec 24 The Aid Society officers elected Dec 15 for the year are Mrs G B Lobb president Mrs Ed Ahrens vice president Mrs Ella Burk secretary Mrs H G Hall treasurer WWCTU presented a picture of Mrs Frances Elizabeth Willard to Sidney teachers and pupils Rev Henry Zinnecker gave the presentation speech Thursday Dec 16
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Aid Society
G. B. Lobb
Ed Ahrens
Ella Burk
H. G. Hall
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
Sidney Schools
Frances Elizabeth Willard
Henry Zinnecker
Legacy of a Sold Horse by Rev Henry Zinnecker
A retired clergyman requests the public to dispose of a well kept legacy once owned by Rev Henry Zinnecker. The notice seeks a trustworthy buyer for the surplus item following the sale of the horse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev
Henry Zinnecker
Advent Worship Services Announced at Local Church
Holy Communion at 7 30 p m on Sunday the fourth Sunday in Advent. Sunday school at 10 morning prayer and sermon at 11 titled A Voice in the Wilderness. Evening service at 7 30 with sermon The Joy of Advent. All are welcome led by Rector Rev Richard Whitehouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Whitehouse
New Shoemaking Shop Opens on Front Street
A new shoemaking shop has opened on Front Street attracting local customers with handmade footwear. The store offers classic and modern styles, custom fittings, and on-site repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Front Street
Christmas on the Polly and the Santa Claus belief
A 1909 poem recounts the good ship Polly with the captain’s daughter brightening a Christmas at sea. Sailors share gifts and cheer as the child’s faith in Santa Claus shines, followed by Wayne Holt’s reflection on the myth’s value and the spirit of love and goodwill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Pross Association
Polly
Santa Claus
Shem
You
Santa Wayne Holt
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America
Hartford Fire Insurance Company
Neubauer
Hartford Fire Insurance Co
Leslie Neubauer
Sidney
Neb
First National Bank
Pene
OUR
American Bank
NEBR
Capitos
Nebraska
Schlitz Beer
Tobdin
Sidney Mercantile Co
Mercantile Apany
Mitchell
E.R. Tarry
Carl Hellwig
AL. Kruse
Hellwig
Kruse
North Side Blacksmith Shop
Hitchcock-Hile Wholesale Grocers
Pepis
Vienna
Clarke & Hink
Railroad Notes
Wir
Ulery
the Christian Home
Methodist
Supt
Allen Chamberlin
M. BE
Christ Church
Frank H. Sweet
Santa Olach
OF All
Dr. King
J. R. Pitt
Rocky Mount, N. C
A.pease & Sons
Sidney, Nebraska
Sidney Marble Works
Barre
Quincy
Kilarney
Vermont
California
M. A. Shipman
L. W. Wakeley
P. S
Denver
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