Former Sidney Resident Minnie Callahan Dies in Washington
News arrives of the death of Minnie Clebourne Callahan wife of Charles Callahan longtime Sidney resident. She died at her Burlington Washington home after years of illness leaving no children and is survived by her sister. The couple had lived in Washington for twelve to fourteen years and kept ties to Sidney with visits and property interests. The community expresses deep sympathy for the bereaved husband and family.
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Minnie Clebourne Callahan
Charles Callahan
Callahan
Sidney
Burlington
Wash
Mr. Callahan
Minnie Clebourne
Joseph Clebourne
Washington
Funeral Held For Two-Year-Old Dorothea Sorge
La Donna Jean Sorge born September 10 1926 in Bruning Nebraska died December 19 1928 after influenza and pneumonia. Funeral held December 23 at the German Lutheran church west of Gurley with Rev P H Polster officiating. Pallbearers were four girls Evelyn Lessman Ruth Everett Enola Heine Gertrude Juedes. Survived by parents John and Dorothy Sorge grandparents William Pranzen Fred Sorge eight uncles five aunts. Burial followed at church yard cemetery with tears and prayers expressing faith in Christ.
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la Donna Jean Sorge
Brunning
Nebr
G. Klatt
South Lutheran Church
Ohiowa
Cheyenne County
Gurley
German Lutheran Church
P. H. Polster
Church Yard
Evelyn Lessman
Ruth Everet
Enola Heine
Gertrude Juedes
John
Dorothy Sorge
William Pranzen
Fred Sorge
Christ
Jesus
Boulder Canyon Ghost Flits About Black Hills
Reports from the Black Hills describe a phantom seen in Boulder canyon between Sturgis and Deadwood. Large parties searched the area as a mysterious white eagle like figure reportedly flashed before a car driven by Mr and Mrs Wyatt of Hemingford last Sunday night.
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Boulder Canyon
Sturgis
Deadwood
S. C
Black Hills
Fred Siefer Returns Home for Holiday Vacation
Pred Siefer, a University of Nebraska freshman, won third place as showman in the Duroc gilt class at the baby international show sponsored by the Black and Bridle club of the College of Agriculture. He looks forward to visiting his parents Mr and Mrs John Siefer Sr at home.
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Pred Siefer
University of Nebraska
College of Agriculture
University
Fred
John Siefer
Dalton
Lodge Pole Couple Wed on Christmas Day
Miss Bonita Margaret Wolf and Harold K. Bond of Lodge Pole were wed at noon Christmas Day in Lodge Pole with Rev. John D. Hammel presiding. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wolf, taught reading or teaching, a Nebraska University Alpha Delta Pi member. The groom, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. O. Bond, Delta Sigma Lambda member, studied electrical engineering at the University of Nebraska. The ceremony was informal with only immediate family, and the couple honeymooned in Denver en route to the Rocky Mountain region.
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Bonita Margaret Wolf
Harold K. Bond
Lodge Pole
John D. Hammel
Methodist Episcopal Church
Frank Wolf
Alpha Delta Pi Sorority
University of Nebraska
R. O. Bond
Delta Sigma Lambda Fraternity
Hog thieves steal valuable stock from Gurley man
Co. A. Overman, a Gurley area livestock grower, reported ten head of his best hogs missing from his herd of 34 market-ready animals. He found only two dozen present as tire tracks showed how the thieves operated quietly Tuesday night, taking prime stock valued for market. He requests contact with any leads to recover the hogs.
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A. Overman
Gurley
Telegraph
Dalton and Gurley form new Little Four conference
Two Cheyenne county high schools Dalton and Gurley join Broadwater and Lisco to form the Little Four athletic conference. A round robin basketball schedule will feature two games between members. The season winner by winning percentage will receive a trophy.
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Cheyenne County
Dalton
Gurley
Broadwater
Lisco
Little Four
Leon Fine Announces Annual January Clearance Sale
Leon Fine announces his annual January clearance sale to reduce stock on hand. The store will inaugurate the sale Saturday morning with drastic price reductions across all apparel lines. The Fine shop promotes high quality merchandise and up to date stock, noting the sale as an important preinventory event.
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Leon Fine
Fine
Epworth League Party at the Methodist Church
Rev and Mrs Hal F Schenck entertained Epworth League members at their home on Wednesday night. The event honored league boys and girls home for holidays. Guests enjoyed games and readings by Mary Hart Delilah Erwin and Vernon Livingston. A lunch was served by Mrs Schenck.
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Epworth League of the Methodist Church
Hal F. Schenck
Mary Hart
Delilah Erwin
Vernon Livingston
Schenck
Christmas Celebrations Across Sidney Churches
Christmas services and programs filled Sidney churches from Christ Episcopal to St. Patrick’s Catholic, with multilingual German rites at St. Paul’s and special cantata at United Lutheran. Jubilant crowds, children’s programs, and a festive Santa visit marked the holiday across Cheyenne County.
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Christ
Sidney
Cheyenne County
Telegraph
Christ Episcopal Church
Dean Crawford
Aged Lodge Pole Resident Dies of Influenza
Mrs Elmine Reed born Cleveland 1843 died December 24 1928 at daughter Charity Reed home from influenza She was mother of ten daughters and three sons Four daughters survive including Charity Reed and three daughters in Kansas City Funeral services were held at the home and burial followed in Julesburg cemetery Led by Rev J H Bicknell with E Fenske in charge of arrangements Flowers adorned the casket She was a devout Christian.
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Sidney
E. Fenske
Christ
Dissolution of Kepler and Kratz Partnership
The Telegraph announces the dissolution of the law firm Kepler and Kratz of this city effective January 3, 1929. Partners are R. P. Kepler and Golden P. Kratz. Kratz is elevated to Cheyenne county judgeship and will assume new duties next Thursday. Kepler will maintain the firm’s offices as his individual headquarters.
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Telegraph
Kepler & Kratz
R. P. Kepler
Golden P. Kratz
Kratz
Cheyenne County
Kepler
Jesse Tompkins Burned Saving Neighbor’s Property
Jesse L. Tompkins, recently moved from Potter to Sidney, suffered serious burns Wednesday night while moving an oil stove from a neighbor’s burning home to prevent greater damage. The stove exploded as he struggled to open a door. his clothes burned, but doctors say he will recover.
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Jesse L. Tompkins
Potter
Sidney
Tompkins
W. A. Harp
Billy Johnson Wins Annual Cribbage Match
The annual Sidney Nebraska cribbage championship was played at Billy Johnson’s home on Christmas day. Players Tom Poole Chas Gardner Bill Winders and Johnson vied for the title with Gardner the reigning holder. Poole was eliminated by default after unable to rise following turkey.
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Billy Johnson
Tom Poole
Chas. Gardner
Bill Winders
Mr. Johnson
Art Holm
Sidney
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
Charlie Gardner
Bronson Man and Sidney Parties Buy Ice and Storage Plant
The Western Ice & Storage company will operate the Sidney plant, formerly run by C. R. McDowell. Bronson merchant Robert C. Jackson now leads the business with Sidney interests likely financial partners. The plant, one of western Nebraska’s most complete ice and storage facilities, has a history of thriving ice making, storage, and poultry handling. McDowell has not stated his plans.
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Western Ice & Storage Company
Sidney Ice & Storage Company
C. R. McDowell
McDowell
Robert C. Jackson
Bronson
Jackson
Sidney
Sidney Cagers Prepare to Meet Sterling Team
Sidney high school Maroons drill during Coach Black’s absence under Supt. Lieben dorfer. They face the alumni tonight and Sterling high Monday, with Sterling’s eight-game slate and veterans Kious Sanstead and Lee likely to challenge. Last meetings show Sidney leading 1919 27–23, 1920 26–23, 1922 25–24, then Sterling 26–16 in 1925.
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Coach Black
Supt. Liebendorfer
Sidney High
Maroons
Sterling High School
Cage
Sterling
Sidney Court
Sidney Tilt
Lemion
Goose Kious
Sanstead
Lee
Sidney
Sterling Team Finishes Tour With Sidney Game
The Sterling high school basketball squad completed a long trip through Wyoming and South Dakota ending with a New Year’s Eve game at Sidney. Ten players traveled for nine games in 11 days, with four games in Wyoming and four in South Dakota to keep the team in condition for the Sidney matchup.
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Sterling High School
Wyoming
South Dakota
Nebraska
Sidney
Sterling
Christmas Tree Brightens Rotary Club Meeting Scene
Sidney Rotarians enjoyed a festive Friday meeting highlighted by a high school glee club program of Christmas numbers. G. F. Liebendorfer led the entertainment committee with a Christmas tree laden with toy gifts for adult members, distributed with help from young Jean Liebendorfer.
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Sidney Rotarians
High School
Glee Club
G. F. Liebendorfer
Jean Liebendorfer
Governor proclaims amendment ratified by voters in Nebraska
Governor McMullen on Saturday proclaimed that the proposed constitutional amendment shifting control of state schools for the blind and deaf from the state board of control to the University of Nebraska regents was ratified by the people at the general election and presumes to be part of the state constitution. He added the legality of its submission should be decided by the courts.
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McMullen
State Board of Control
University of Nebraska Regents
A Good Program for Sidney P T A Wednesday Evening
The Sidney P T A held its regular Wednesday meeting December 19 with Christmas carols led by Mrs J W Johnson and I R McCormack. Rev Schenk gave a Christmas themed devotional and Mrs J W Neilson discussed Loyalty in the Home as a key to child and societal conduct.
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Parent- Teachers Association
J. W Johnson
I. R. McCormack
Virginia Johnson
Schenk
J. W. Neilson
Eagle Cage Squad Gets Into Shape For Winter Schedule
Chadron reports the Eagle basketball squad preparing for a demanding season. Guard Victor Hunsaker and center John Kelly are the only holdovers. Earl Buckingham returns as a 1926 letterman. Freshmen and new players from multiple towns vie for spots as Coach Hahan drills fundamentals ahead of conference opener versus Wayne on January 22.
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Chadron
Eagle
Victor Hunsaker
John Kelly
Earl Buckingham
Letterman
Howard Curfman
Lisco
P. D. Johnson
Hemington
Tom White
Glen Cheney
S. D
Robert Haworth
Donner
S Grove
Ill
Clifford Weller
Lingle
Wyo
Herman Shrader
Atkinson
Kermit Brashear
Scottsbluff
Clinton Shephard
Curtis
Wesley Fox
Kilgore
Red Mammock
Stewart
William Powell
Cambridge
Leonard Clarke
Edward Long
Clinton Gross
Ravenna
Hahan
Soacomore
Eagles
Wayne
Health officials warn of a second flu epidemic
Washington reports public health officials discussed a possible second and more severe influenza wave. Federal authorities plan to expand knowledge through lab and field studies in representative areas nationwide. The week ending December 15 saw case percentages as high as the 1920 epidemic peak.
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Washington
United States
Furniture dealer heads east to Chicago for new stock
W. O. Campbell proprietor of Campbell's furniture store left this week for Chicago to select a large stock of furniture for his store. He plans to make an important public announcement on his return. Campbell reported strong Christmas business before departing.
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W. O. Campbell
Campbell
Chicago
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