Personal and Local News Mentions in Sidney Nebraska
Local notes recount W Barker visiting Gurley and Dalton to confer on Red Cross Roll Call, H G Casselman en route from Lincoln to Colorado, W R Weeden driving funeral car 91 miles to assist a diabetes death near Chappell, and Sherrerd returning to Wood River after Army duty. Walter Muhr travels to Omaha for holidays. A Corbett returns to Cheyenne County. Rena Jackson arrives to visit family in Sidney from Fresno. J A Bentley and wife expected home from Marshalltown after illness and rheumatism. Weyerts family news includes Tony wounded in action and Henry dead in service, triggering strong wartime impact on local families.
Osborn Battery Station Promises Notable Service
A local note urges patrons to visit Osborn Battery Station, promising friendly staff and reliable car battery care. The message emphasizes customer satisfaction and dependable service for motorists in the area.
Sidney Man Cited For Courage Under Fire
Walter FL Davis Lank, First Lieutenant, Co Gi, 61st Infantry, and fellow 91st Division members are named in General Orders No 35 issued October 30 1918 for exemplary conduct under fire and diligent duty. The notice highlights courage and efficiency as a stimulus to others in the division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Nellie Dedrich Davis
1St Div Aef
61St Infantry
Walter FL Davis Lank
Johnstone
Pilfering Still Continues Locally
Local thefts persist as burglars break into Farmers Union Warehouse last Sunday night. Entry via broken window light, stealing camel goods and staples. cash drawers rifled with little money recovered. Police urged witnesses to come forward.
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Farmers Union
Weather Says Winter Keeps Its Dandiest Form
The piece notes unusually pleasant yet brisk winter days with a small wet snow and damp but bracing weather ahead. It quotes local banker W J Pate visiting Sidney and advertises Edison phonographs, pianos, and Larson's Music Store. It also mentions a meeting Monday night to plan the West Half of Nebraska Good Roads Convention.
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Nebraska
Good Roads
County Lawn Etiquette Plea Against Walking Across Grass
Officials urge residents to stay on sidewalks and avoid cutting across the lawn to keep the courthouse area attractive. They warn that regular winter paths cause more wear and harm than sporadic foot traffic. Community members, especially not the children, are asked to observe the grass and preserve the lawn’s appearance for next summer.
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Court House
Suimmer
New Bridge Over Lodgepole Creek Completed at Burling ton
The cement bridge on the Burling ton over Lodgepole by the stock yards is finished. Described as a handsome structure with unusual structural character, the completed bridge drew considerable interest during construction and is regarded as well worth viewing.
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Lodgepole
Local Personal Notes From Gurley and Surrounding Towns
Jones of Gurley traveled to Denver by Union Pacific for a few days. Mrs. Sweet’s mother is gravely ill in Kansas City, prompting a family trip. Willis Reed visited the city on official business. Julesburg Grit Advocate editor McDowel and brother made a fraternal call. John Santo and family attended his brother-in-law’s funeral in Stapleton. Isenminger and Don steel bought the American Cafe and renamed it the Annex. Altar Society held its year’s last meeting with Mrs. Portrey. Mrs. Simolynes spent time at the King ranch near Bridgeport with her brother Harry King. Mrs. Walter Hamilton of Chappell visited her parents and helped at the Variety store during Christmas rush. Anni Hart’s son-in-law Jack Sager’s Denver hotel West Court partner died after two days illness. Art Draper and wife shopped in Sidney in a newly purchased car after returning from Council Bluffs. Revs I B Lewis and Cram traveled to North Platte for Centenary Methodist meeting advancing church unity.
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Walter Hamilton
Chappell ,Ane
Oscar Harris
Anni Hart
Jack Sager
West Court
Denver
Talk on Big Money Details November Tax Figures
Treasurer Miss Lancaster presents November finances showing total taxes at 96,867, boosted to 97,885 by licenses and fees. Disbursements reach 126,729.54. School collections amount to nearly 25,000, up about 4,000 to 5,000 from the prior year.
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Miss Lancaster
Flu Clearing Up In Sidney Proper
Flu situation improving says City Health Physician Dr J C Swatzlander with no new cases this week. Homes under ban being released and business resuming soon. A Lodge party last Saturday included Mr and Mrs HW Libby and others driving Persinger car. WCTU met with Mrs Shoemaker presiding and plans for the coming year made. A French baby adopted by the club and will attend in other ways. Court House Monday night December 23 to plan Goo Roads Convention. Battery service advertises rental batteries for old ones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Swatzlander
Lodgepote
HW. H. Libby
Minna Jewett
A. I. Persinger
J C. Rolfe
W. J. Shoemaker
O. R. Owens
Dainty Display of New Solid Gold Lavalliers
Betts Corner Jeweler showcases a dainty display of new solid gold lavalliers. The refined pieces feature delicate chains and classic pendants, appealing to shoppers seeking timeless luxury.
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Lavalliers
Betts Corner Jeweler
Dentist W A Zwink X Ray Diagnosis
Dr W A Zwink identified for dental X ray diagnosis. Practice located in the Stowitts Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Zwink
Stowitts Building
Combining Business And Sight Seeing 4 County Attorney
SS Radelift and wife returned Friday from a five week trip across the east and south visiting Chicago Niagara Buffalo Albany New York Boston Philadelphia Baltimore Washington Hampton Augusta Jacksonville New Orleans Louisville Kansas City Omaha and many side trips They spent two days in Atlanta with John Adams who helped found Cheyenne County and visited Camp Taylor Kentucky They logged 6600 miles none at night The trip taught that for the average citizen opportunities western Nebraska and Cheyenne County hold the best prospects.
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Radelift
Radel
Washington, DC
Chicago
Niagara
Buffalo
Albans
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Washington
Highmond
Augusta
Jacksonville
New Orleans
Louisville
Kansas City
Omaha
Atlanta
Georgia
John Adams
Cheyenne County
Jo. Tewell
Harold Rowan
Camp Taylor
Kentucky
Nebraska
New eating house planned by Wyoming association
The Inter-state Co-operative Association of Wyoming plans a modern eating house in the city. C. W. Hornaday serves as Secretary-Treasurer and is the contact for information about the project.
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Co-operative Association of Wyoming
C. W. Hornaday
Fine Fresh Quarters CR Harper Opens New Store
CR Harper moves into a newly built two story store this week. The first floor houses furniture and undertakings and electric furnishings while the second floor provides commodious family apartments.
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CR. Harper
Outgrown Quarters Move Electric Shop to Harper Store
Charles Nepinsky moves his electrical business from the basement rooms of the Gapen building to a department in the new Har per store. He displays a fine assortment requiring adequate space. Dr. W. M. Kimpston, Dentist, is listed in Sidney, Nebraska.
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Charles Nepinsky
Gapen
Harper
For Sale Wheat land and tires at Osborn Garage
Several pieces of Cheyenne County's best wheat land, improved or unimproved. Fall wheat now growing goes with land for quick sale. Possession can be had March 1st, 1919. Phone 267 C. W. Hornaday. Republic and Goodyear tires and tubes at Osborn Garage.
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Cheyenne County
Hone
C.W. Hornaday
Safe letters ease fears as Shoemaker writes home
Lieutenant Edward S. Shoemaker reports from Luxemburg his health is good with only a scratch and that his company is en route to the Rhine. He also confirms Oscar Johnson and Joe Simodynes are safe, relieving nervous families since the Armistice. Three households anticipate a happier Christmas with the news.
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Edward S. Shoemaker
Luxemburg
Rhine
Edward
Oscar Johnson
N. P. Johnson
Shoemaker
Oscar
Joe Simodynes
Also Mentioned on This Page
PY W Barker
Gurley
Dalton
Red Cross
H. GC. Casselman
City
Lincoln
Colorado
W. R Weeden
Chappell
Sherrerd
Wood River
Walter Muhr
Bayard
Missouri
Nev. A. Corbett
Rena Jackson
F. S Stafford
Fresno
California
San Francisco
Jack
Rena
J. A. Bentley
Marshalltown
Iowa
Bentley
Toledo
C .F. Weyerts
Henry Weyerts
Weyerts
Tony Weyerts
Henry
Tony
Osborn Battery Station
the American Bank
Sidney, Nebraska
Guo. R Buckner
Geo. BE. Taylor
Jesse ©. McNish
Cc. H. McNish
J. W. Johnson
L. C. Opper
C. F. Brown
Sidney Man
HE Telegraph
Telegraph
W J .Pate
Larson's Music Store
Hr. Sweet
Mrs. Sweet
Willis EB. Reed
McDowel
The
Julesburg
John Santo
Stapleton
B. BR. Isenminger
G. M. Donsteel
Altar Society
Frank Portrey
West End
Joseph Simolynes
King Ranch
Bridgeport
Harry King
Art Draper
North Divide
Council Bluffs
I. B. Lewis
Methodist Church
Cram
North Platte
Mann's Battery Service Station
Brewer Building
W. M. Kimpston
Neubauer Hidg
Sidney, Nebr
Republic
Osborn Garage
Oberfelder
ING CO
District Court Room
Union Pacific
Burlington
Black Hills
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