Year’s Calendar From Telegraph Files Cheyenne County
A compact chronicle from Cheyenne County with items ranging from hog markets in Denver to county growth and public notices. Highlights include Sidney high basketball wins, the death of Ex Sheriff Sitton, a fire at a Dinsdale ranch, and community events like a Burlington railroad folder release and Memorial day programs. The narrative traces civic developments, farm finance, and local infrastructure through early months, citing named places, organizations, and individuals such as H G Han agen, C J Osborn, Joel Sitton, and G F Mews. Presley Newsby is noted as a long-time Telegraph subscriber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yan
Cheyenne County
Denver
H. G. Hanagen
Cheyenne
Sidney High
Colorado
Scottsbluff
Stephen Pain
C. J. Osborn
Farmers Unions
Nebraska State Bank
Ote
Sidney Federal Land Bank Association
Sidney
Kepler & Krats
Good Roads Report
Dinsdale
Kimball
DeLyn Wooldridge
Mabel Dinsdale
United States
G.F
Milton Wright
United States Marine Corps
M. Wright
Joel Sitton
U. P
Bitton
Sammie
B. A. Jones
Portland
Chamber of Conmmerce
Burlington Railroad
American Legion
R. H. Rogers
G. F. Lihebendorfer
Bonham, Brow
Kearney
W. H
W. H. Tg
Essig Hardware
Lodgepels
Lorenso
Wright
Kidney Farms
Bert Steele
Braham
Rank Habler
Ann Buckley
Lincoln ‘Highway
Herdon
Presley, Newsby
Sheridan
Wyoming
Telegraph
Sheriff McDaniel
Prospects for Agriculture in 1923
New Year outlook from Secretary of Agriculture Wallace notes that farming benefited from higher crop prices, reduced production costs, lower interest rates, and freight cuts. While most farmers fared better, some regions faced bad weather, high freight costs, and taxed burdens. Co operative marketing grew, and broader economic forces should improve farmer conditions further in 1923.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Fotka
Atrong
Wallace
Last Luncheon of Cal endar Year
The Climber of Commerce held its 1922 year end luncheon on December 27 with M A Shipman presiding. President Poole reviewed the year and outlined hopes for 1923. J S McIntosh recapped county agricultural history noting wheat yields. Visitors and several speakers expressed optimism for the county’s soil and climate. The next meeting is January 3 with new officers and president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Shipman
Poole
Chamber. of Commerce
J. S. McIntosh
M. W. Dimery
J- H. Foster
H. L. Locke
Joseph Johnson
Potter
Miss Henrietta Shoemaker Visits Vancouver For Holidays
Miss Henrietta Shoemaker of Vancouver Washington drops in for a surprise holiday visit. She will stay a month to rest from her duties as secretary of the YWCA in her home city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henrietta Shoemaker
Vancouver
Washington
Sidney Defeats North Platte In rough local season opener
In the high school gym last Tuesday night Sidney beat the heavier North Platte 20 to 16. Shaner starred for North Platte with three baskets and ten free throws. Sidney’s captain Null added twelve points. The Maroon and Black showed fighting spirit and coach Green expects a championship run after a ragged but strong finish. The team will tour western Nebraska and Colorado next week. Lineups: North Platte Shaner Wilson Schwaiger Rector Tease Yates Hubbard Ridney Na l Willis Lally Dresser Snyder. Referee White Potter. Umpire Strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green
North Platte
Sidney
W. BR. Roettger
Shaner
Captain Null
Rector
North
Nebraska
Colorado
North Phatte
Wilson
Schwaiger
Tease
Yates
Hubbard
Ridney
Na'l
Willis
Lally
Dresser
Snyder
White
Potter
Strain
Colorado Springs
Sidney High School Banquet Honors Football Team
A December 15 banquet at the Union Pacific Hotel honored Sidney high school football players. Twenty four guests and twenty one students enjoyed a formal dinner with maroon and black decorations. Principal Mr. Jones presided as toastmaster, with toasts to kickoff prospects for 1923 and the team captaincy of Lawrence Davis. The event closed with orchestra selections and warm praise for the annual banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney High School
Union Pacific
High Adost
Jones
File
Barger
Dorothy Gould
Packling
Leibendorfer
Mr. Green
Lawrence Davis
Igne
Death of Mrs. C. A. Bancroft near Center Nebraska
Mrs. C A Bancroft died suddenly early Wednesday at her Dalton home after a brief illness. Born November 11 1861 in Norway she came to America as a child and lived in Illinois before marrying Charles A Bancroft at Princeton Illinois in 1872. Surviving are her husband three daughters Mrs S W Scott Mrs E W Roberts of Dalton and Mrs J W Krewer Wheatland Wyoming and son L B Bancroft with 11 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral Thursday at the Dalton home with burial in Sidney Cemetery attended by many local friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Bancroft
Center
Norway
Ana
Cheyenne ‘County
Nebraska
America
Ilinois
Methodist Church
Charles A. Bancroft
Princeton
Illinois
New Year’s Hope Calls For Courage And Action
A dated, inspirational reflection on the entering year 1928, urging personal responsibility and moral renewal. It emphasizes hope, courage, and the timeless rule Do unto others as you would have others do unto you. The piece contrasts rapid inventions with a call to civic conscience and individual strength to begin anew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Telegraph
Christmas Season in Sidney Shines with Decorations and Trade
The city windows glow with constant festive joy as stores and streets display elaborate ornaments. Churches aid congregations, charities provide for the needy, and gifts fill homes. The season ends, but memories linger for weeks.
Doctor Bassett’s Illness Aiding Recovery in Omaha Hospital
Dr. Bassett better, W. F. Bassett, moved to a hospital in Omaha last week. A sudden relapse Sunday required the children to be sent for the same day. Kenneth returned Tuesday to tend to the family. The father remains in a good condition, with hopes rising for continued improvement and health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Bassett
Omahe
Kenneth
Fire in Dalton Destroys Restaurant and Damages Store
A pre-dawn fire in Dalton caused the restaurant to burn to the ground and severely damaged the neighboring Woolsey store. The proprietors barely escaped with a few garments as the upstairs apartments were also affected but later made habitable. The town’s new water line helped avert a greater loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton
Wes. Woolsey
Atory
School Boy Breaks Leg In Pasture Near Sidney
A 15 year old Leverett boy missing after riding home five miles from his Sidney-area farm was found in a pasture with a broken leg. He had traveled a short pasture route when an accident occurred, as his parents conducted a night search.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leverett
Sidney
Pioneer John H Leiner Dies at 70 in Denver Mercy
John Henry Leiner aged 70 years and 2 months died December 22 at Mercy hospital Denver after pneumonia post surgery. Born October 18 1852 in Friedburg Germany he immigrated at 16 to the United States. Survived by wife and two daughters Mrs B W Johnson and Mrs J J Collart plus six grandchildren. Interment was December 34 at Mountain View cemetery near Nunn Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Henry
Leiner
Sidney
Nebraska
Nunn
Colorado
Mercy Hospital
Denver
Gerannes
Lutheran Church
Presbyterian Church of
B. W. Johnson
Bidney
J. J. Collart
Nunn, Beaides
Mountain View
Una
Signs of Recovery in Cheyenne County Brighten Local Outlook
Postmaster Pindell and assistants report busy parcel service and a booming Christmas trade. Merchants note attractive prices and purchases shifting from daily needs to future plans like sewing and home renovation. Town shows few empty houses, fewer needy families, and confidence grows as spring nears. The letter asserts Cheyenne County is returning stronger and better.
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Pindell
Cheyenne County
King's Daughters Dole Holiday Baskets With Toys
The King's Daughters distributed Christmas baskets containing flour fowl coal and other feast items and a toy for every child in each family visited. Donations from individuals and organizations supported their thorough distribution system.
Gift for Kilburns from congregation at Methodist church
After Sunday morning service at the Methodist church a graceful token arrived. During benediction a tea wagon was presented to the Kilburns with Merry Christmas from the congregation, a warm act of remembrance from worshippers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Christmas Carols by Shriners Light Up City Streets
The Christmas Eve carolers were a Shriners’ group led by George Balduc, with 15 men's voices and ten saxophones. Their harmonized tunes lifted shy neighbors and happy households alike, turning a moonlit night into a sacred, uplifting community event and a revived old custom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shriners
George Balduc
Family Leaves City for Denver in Move to New Work
I J Nickim has shipped household goods to Denver and today or tomorrow Mrs Nickum and daughter Josephine will follow to make their home where Mr Nickum finds contracting and building in great demand. The son Hego and daughter Daisy will remain here perhaps for some time as both are employed pleasantly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. J. Nickim
Denver
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dr. Bassett
John Henry Leiner
King’s
Kilburns
Ther
Jesale Schofield
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