Way Edens Reallocates North Divide Land After Seven Years
Claus Edens bought six quarters on the north divide seven years ago to form six farms for his children. He improved five and recently sold three quarters for 15,000 dollars, at 37.50 an acre, after expenses of 14,340 dollars. The sale yields 3,660 dollars profit, a modest yearly return, with two families sustaining and a home remaining as a showplace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claus Edens
North Divide
Davison Precinct
Dens
Eden
Regeneration Fox Feature at Ideal Theatre New Year Night
A six reel Fox photo play titled Regeneration will be shown at the Ideal Theatre on New Year’s night. Featuring the Fox standard production quality with noted players and full accessories the admission is 10 and 20 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wonderful Fox
Ideal Theatre
Fox
Firemen's Ball Tonight At The Opera House
Firemen host a New Year’s Eve ball promising the season’s biggest dance. Committees prepared music and a perfect floor, inviting the public to bid farewell to the old year with a grand evening of dancing at the large opera house.
Mrs Lowe Hosts Afternoon in Honor of Miss Radcliff
Mrs L G Lowe entertained Thursday afternoon in honor of Miss Ann Radcliff. Two tables were devoted to auction bridge and the afternoon was delightfully spent. A three course luncheon was daintily and delicious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L G Lowe
Ann Radcliff
Nelsons Enjoy Christmas Dinner Visit North Latte
Roy Nelson and his mother Mrs 3oW Nelson visited North Latte for a Christmas dinner with Mr and Mrs Joe Wesner and have since returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Nelson
Nelson
North Latte
Joe Wesner
Man Returns Found Handbag to Telegraph Office
Ronald Barker collected a lady's handbag found while returning from skating Thursday and turned it in to the Telegraph office for the owner to claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronald Barker
District Superintendent G O Brothy Visited Union Pacific
District Superintendent G O Brothy stayed overnight Monday with Attorney Miles who dined with him at the Pacific House on Monday evening, reflecting a cordial visit between local officials and Union Pacific representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G O Brothy
Union Pacific
Miles
Pacific House
Glenn Jackson Visits Bridgport For Short Holiday
Glenn Jackson travels from Bridgport to towns nearby for a brief holiday stay. He plans sightseeing and rest during the visit.
A New Year Message For You And For The World
An editorial reflection on the forthcoming year 1916, urging courage for warring nations and a wish for world peace. It notes individuals fade while nations count, foresees uncertain historic events, and hopes readers find happiness through health, labor, and duties fulfilled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Papers
Obituary for Mrs. Mary Aldridge of Sidney 1915
Mrs. Mary Aldridge died at her Sidney home December 82 1915 after months of illness from stomach trouble. She was sixty years eight months old born in Glasgow Scotland and educated in a Presbyterian seminary for young ladies. She came to America, married young, raised five children, and lived in Wyoming and Anaconda Montana before settling in Sidney. Survived by daughter Mrs. T H Thornburg and sons Dan Granville and John, plus three grandchildren. Funeral held at home Friday with ministers J K Simpson May and Miller officiating. many flowers. A large crowd attended both services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Aldridge
Sidney
Glasgow
Scotland
America
Wyoming
Anaconda
Montana
T H. Thornburg
Dan
Granville
John
J. K. Simpson
Christian Church
May
Methodist Church
Miller
Obituary of Thomas M. Judd in Sidney Nebraska
Thomas M Judd long afflicted by rheumatism and illness died December 27 after days of suffering. Born June 5 1849 in Whitall New York he married Mary Willis in 1875 and had ten children five died in infancy four living in Seattle Chimney Rock Morrill County and at home. Survived by five brothers and wife and other relatives. Funeral held December 31 at the Catholic church with Father Link officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas MB. Judd
Judd
Mr. Judd
Whithall
New York
Mary Willis
Lving
Henry
William
Seattle
John Belden
Chimney Rock
Morrill County
Nebraska
Redington
Sidney
Judy
Sol Willis
Father Link
Local and Personal Notices Recap
A. K. Greenlee traveled to Bridgeport on business Wednesday. Mrs. Uptegrove and children visit Lincoln for several weeks. Lena Jessen went to Denver to visit Nannie Anderson. Sadie McFadden returns home ten days with parents. WFE. Chambers hauled wheat to town and old storm worries. Gurley holds 3 pm sermon at the Gurley School House. Lodgepole ladies Gates Dan Jewett and Will Jewett attend the Radcliff party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena Jessen
Denver
Nannie Anderson
WFE
Chambers
Gates
Dan Jewett
Will Jewett
Mrs Iva Stedow Returns From Alliance Clerking Post
Miss Iva Stedow came back Sunday morning after clerking in a department store in Alliance. She will stay for a while. Mrs Bess Edens and her children, who spent holidays with Charles Roth and family, will depart Sunday for their home near Broadwater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iva Stedow
Alliance
Bess Edens
Charles Roth
Bronadwater
Miss Minnie Oldershaw Visibly Enjoys Bridgeport Visit
Miss Minnie Oldershaw, a Bridgeport teacher, arrived Thursday evening and joined a home circle during her vacation, adding a lively note to the local scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Oldershaw
Bridgeport
New Catholic Parochial School Opens Soon
Unrsuline Sisters arrive from Louisville to oversee a new parochial school as building finishes. Expected opening January 10 with room for thirty boarding pupils plus day pupils, a development of interest to Catholics living away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Kentucky
Fire destroys bunk car near Burlington depot
A Wednesday afternoon blaze consumed a bunk car beside the Burlington depot after an alarm drew responders. Firefighters found the structure totally destroyed amid confusion over whistle signals and unclear cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Sidney Expands Phone Facilities With New Operators
The Nebraska Telephone company reports Sidney has outgrown its current facilities and is expanding with cable extensions. Two operators will be employed at the switchboard during the day, Mrs. Leroy Sitz is engaged steadily, and Miss Helen Weible of Ogallala is working in Miss Bess Ruhter's absence due to illness. District Inspector R. G. Smith of Grand Island visited Wednesday to review the system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska Telephone Company
Sidney
Leroy Sitz
Helen Weible
OgalaNa
Bess Ruhter
R. G. Smith
Grand Island
Merriest Christmas Dinner at Judge Chambers Home
Social and Club Affairs report a large Christmas gathering at Judge Chambers house. Twenty two family members plus W. W. Chowins joined the judge and wife, ten children, uncles of three, six grandchildren. Among visitors were W. E. Chambers Clarence Chambers and others returning home for the day. Governor Professor R. O. Chambers and Miss Anna Chambers listed among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Chambers
W. W. Chowins
W. E. Chambers
Clarence Chambers
Sidney Draw
R. O. Chambers
Minature
Guy Chambers
Law Department
The
State University
Anna Chambers
Peru
Viola
Sidney High School
Mrs J Ferguson Visits Hereford Family For Winter
Mrs J Ferguson from Hereford Texas arrived before Christmas to spend the rest of the winter with her daughter Mrs R M Perkins and the family.
Miss Anna Johnston Returns From Hemingford Teaching
Miss Anna Johnston came back Friday from Hemingford where she is engaged in teaching. She will spend ten days at home with her mother, Mrs Wiser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Johnston
Hemingford
Holiday Visit Dances Fund Miss Schert Heizer Guests
Mrs. C Allen hosted holiday guests Miss Clara Schert Miss Carrie Schert and Miss Lola Heizer of Dalton. She led a dancing party for them Friday evening in a lively social gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C Allen
Clara
Carrie Schert
Lola Heizer
Dalton
Kragel Family Visits Milburn Iowa Three Week Return
Mr and Mrs H Kragel and their three children from the south divide were in town on Wednesday and left on No 4 for a three weeks visit at their former home Milburn Iowa.
Whitlocks Rent Furnished Cunningham House in Sidney
Mr and Mrs O F Whitlock and their baby from Neslund South Dakota arrived to spend several months in Sidney and have taken the furnished Cunningham house on the north side for residence during their stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. F. Whitlock
Baby
Neslund
South Dakota
Sidney
Cunningham House
Mrs Martha Davis and Grace Davis Visit Des Moines Relatives
Mrs Martha Davis of Des Moines Iowa and Miss Grace Davis of Montgomery Alabama are visiting relatives Mr and Mrs John Quick and will stay for several weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Davis
Des Moines
Iowa
Grace Davis
Montgomery
Alabama
City
John Quick
Misses Radcliff Hostess Card Party With 500 Fun
Harriett and Ann Radcliff hosted a Wednesday afternoon card party. Eight tables played 500, followed by a three course luncheon. Poinsettias decorated the room. Out of town guests included Mrs Bates Mrs Will Jewett and Mrs Dan Jewett of Lodgepole. Mrs Will Jewett won first prize and Mrs Hart won second with a seven cut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriett
Ann Radcliff
Bates
Will Jewett
Dan Jewett
Lodgepole
Hart
Christmas dinner guests at Roth home in Scottsbluff region
Mr and Mrs Charles Roth hosted a Christmas day three course dinner. Guests included Miss Lingwall and Miss Roth, and Messrs Jack Benedict of Scottsbluff, C L Short and Frank Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Roth
Lingwall
Roth
Jack Benedict
Scottsbluff
C L. Short
Frank Johnson
Mrs Maggie Snyder Fisher Is Seriously Ill In Julesburg
Mrs Harry Armstrong and Mrs James Worden traveled to Julesburg on Wednesday due to the serious illness of their relative Mrs Maggie Snyder Fisher who has been in declining health for months. Friends in Sidney react with sadness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Armstrong
James Worden
Julesburg
Maggie Snyder Fisher
Sidney
Skating Tops Vacation Pastimes At Local Rink
Ice rink crowds fill the venue with both big and little skaters enjoying a busy vacation season from morning through night, making skating the foremost pastime for families and visitors.
Rutner Family Dinner Celebrates Dual Birthdays
A large dinner party at Rutner's t unnol on the 19th honored both Mr. and Mrs. Rutner's birthdays with all the family connections present.
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Rutner
Miss Martha Greenlee Visits Friends in North Platte
Miss Martha Greenlee traveled to North Platte on Wednesday to spend a week with her friends Mr. and Mrs. Joe Wesner, staying at their home during the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Greenlee
North Platte
Joe Wesner
Miss Bess Rhuter Returns Home for Illness Recovery
Miss Bess Rhuter of the Telephone exchange was obliged to go out to the parental home at Gurley to recover from the all prevailing grip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bess Rhuter
Telephone Exchange
Gurley
Chaplin to Screen Two Reel Comedy A Woman at Ideal Theatre
Charles Chaplin the $100000 comedian will show a two reel comedy titled A Woman at the Ideal Theatre Tuesday January 4 with admission 10 and 15 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ideal Theatre
Falkerts Return Visit Shifts Through Weyerts Area
Mr and Mrs Rudolph Falkerts long absent from the locale spent Wednesday with Mrs Wiser and her daughters. They recently toured the Weyerts neighborhood then plan to travel to Venango Nebraska before resuming their journey home to California Missouri.
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Rudolph Falkerts
Wiser
Weyerts
Venango
Nebraska
California
Missouri
F A King Compiles Abstracts and Perfects Titles
F A King compiles abstracts and perfects titles, applying careful notation and cataloging methods. The work supports precise legal and scholarly references through structured summaries and accurate title preparation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. King
Christmas Dinner Guests Visit Cheyenne and Lodgepole
Mrs C P McDaniels and her daughter Florence of Cheyenne along with Mrs Pettis and daughter Clara of Lodgepole were Christmas dinner guests of Sheriff and Mrs McDaniels. Florence later traveled to Dalton to visit her grandparents J J Cramer and wife over New Years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. P. McDaniels
Florence
Cheyenne
Pettis
Clara
Lodgepole
Christmas
Sheriff
Mrs. McDaniels
Dalton
J. J. Cramer
Popular couples dodge sight at holiday arrivals
Goldwin Doran from the state university and Miss Ethel Wright of Fremont college were not seen at last week’s arrivals home for Christmas but their popularity guarantees they will be noted as they help the holiday festivities along.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldwin Doran
The
State University
Ethel Wright
Fremont College
Brewer Visitors From Hill, Colorado Bring 24 Pound Turkey
Mr and Mrs John Brewer of Hill Rose Colorado visited from Christmas Eve to Tuesday with brother N G Brewer and family. They brought a 24 pound turkey, larger than the presidential turkey. Miss Emma Brewer joined them for a visit. Dr W T Eikner flew to Milwaukee Christmas morning to dine with his daughter and friends returning from travel in the west and south. He returned Tuesday morning with the child and nurse to Denver for the winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Brewer
Hillrose
Colorado
N. G. Brewer
Emma Brewer
W. T. Eikner
Milwaukee
America
Juleeburg
Denver
Watch Fob Gift From The Bunch At Hornaday Moise Co
P W Barker manager of C W Hornaday Moise and Grain Co received a unique gift that surpassed any Santa Claus present. A pure gold watch fob with chain and moire band, engraved 1915 and P W BRB on the front and The Bunch on the reverse, celebrating the store’s large clerk corps. The moment was a rare show of mutual happiness between givers and recipient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. W. Barker
C. W. Hornaday Moise, and Grain Co
Santa Claus
Old Fashioned Christmas Prevails in Sidney
Christmas in Sidney centers on family and giving with home trees in homes and schools, gifts from clubs quiet donations, and a wintry day that eases wartime concerns. Couples exchange intimate gifts like diamond earrings and cedar hope chests, with a gentle nudge toward lasting effort and romance.
McDaniel and McCann Wed In Quiet Home Ceremony
A home wedding December 23 unites Allen L. McDaniel and Doris McCann at the bride’s parents’ residence. Rev. Miller officiated at noon. The couple, after a brief reception for seventeen, plan to visit Goodland Kansas with Mr. McDaniel’s family.
Anderson Liddle Wedding at Methodist Parsonage
A quiet wedding united Mr Balla Anderson and Miss Jean Liddle at the Methodist Parsonage with Rev A J May officiating. Witnesses Naslund and a Liddle sister traveled from Ovid Colorado to attend. The couple are well known and beloved in the community. May their life together be joyous and prosperous.
Woody Hartway union ends with December wedding
William F. Woody and Minnie B. Hartway were married by Reverend May on December 27, marking a formal start to their marriage and joined by family and friends in a simple ceremony.
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Woody—Hartway
William F. Woody
Minnie B. Hartway
May
Gardner Jones Marriage Report Cheyenne Court House
Frank Raymond Gardner and Pauline Jones wed in Cheyenne County Court House on December 27 with Judge Chambers officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gardner—Jones
Frank Raymond Gardner
Pauline Jones
Cheyenne County Court House
Judge Chambers
Lewellyn Tisen and Drusilla Dysart wed by Methodist minister
Percy Lewellyn Tisen and Miss Drusilla Dysart were married December 28 by Reverend A. J. May of the Methodist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy Lewellyn Tisen
Drusilla Dysart
A. J. May
Methodist Church
Alexander and Brown Tie the Knot in December Nuptials
Charles B. Alexander and Ariona J. Brown were united in marriage by Reverend May on December 28, commemorating a shared vows moment in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander—Brown
Charles B. Alexander
Ariona J. Brown
May
Koga and Oberg Wed in Cheyenne Courthouse Ceremony
Geo. Koga and Freda Oberg of Cheyenne were married December 29 by County Judge Chambers at the courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Koga
Moberg Geo. Koga
Freda Oberg
Cheyenne
Lecember
Court House
McClenaghan Family Visits Omaha For Christmas Dinner
Mr and Mrs J McClenaghan and their young daughter traveled to Omaha to dine with relatives and spend several days visiting over the holiday season.
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Ideal
Firemen's Ball
Glenn Jackson
Bridgport
Sidney State Bank
Congress
Jesse C. McHish
H. R. Ostenberg
Medlock
L. C. Opper
A. K. Greenlee
Sadie McFadden
Milo Webster
Charles Chaplin
Livoni & Son
Livoni & Son Mortgage, Loan and Insurance Company
Tisen—Dysart
Oberfelder
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