William Borcher Ends Life After Ill Health Siege
William Borcher, 56, a retired Cheyenne County farmer, hanged himself in a garage behind his home Saturday morning after a prolonged battle with ill health. His son Walter discovered the body about 45 minutes after Borcher left the house. Sheriff Nelson stated death was apparent when found. Borcher had recently retired from farming and moved with his family to Cheyenne County ten years ago from Chicago, settling near Potter. He was known as an energetic farmer and prominent in county affairs. Surviving are his wife and five children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Borcher
Cheyenne County
Watler
Nelson
Borcher
Chicago
Potter
oBrcher
Lowell Anderson
Grand
Central market renamed and expanded for New Year trade
Extensive changes at the Central market prepare for the new year with a separate bookkeeping office and cashier’s desk at the front. Anna Olson will head the accounting and bookkeeping department while a new cashier is hired. A new daily book system will check each day’s operations, and a further phone line, 30, with 31 added, enhances communications. Attorney Clayton S. Radcliffe’s residence number becomes 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olson
Anna Olson
Clayton S. Radcliffe
Greenwood Daughter 18 Buried in Sidney
A daughter born to Mr and Mrs L V Greenwood of North Platte December 27 lived only a few hours and was buried in Sidney cemetery Saturday afternoon. Short services were held at the Howard funeral chapel with Rev A Corbett in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. V. Greenwood
North Platte
Sidney Cemetery
Howard Funeral Chapel
Rev. A. Corbett
Sidney Boy Named to High Office by District DeMolays
Arthur Zike of Sidney was advanced to junior councilor in the western Nebraska DeMolay district during Friday's officer election at the district conclave in the area. Wayne Reid of Alliance becomes district master councilor, Barney Geiger of Chappell is senior councilor, and John Miller of Alliance is scribe. Delegates from Chadron Scottsbluff Alliance Chappell and Sidney attended the ceremonies as Masonic members from western Nebraska observed initiatory degrees. Continued on page 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Zike
Sidney
Nebraska
DeMolay
Wayne Reid
Alliance
Barney Geiger
Chappell
John Miller
Scribe
Chadron
Scottsbluff
Simon Fishman Visits Sidney Friends
Simon Fishman and his son Irving visited friends in Sidney for several days last week. Fishman, once a Sidney resident, now farms wheat in Kansas and has earned the nickname Kansas Wheat King. He notes a favorable next year’s crop outlook and predicts a Kansas land boom in the coming years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simon Fishman
Irving
Mr. Fishman
Sidney
Kansas
Pioneers Recall Unusual Deal Through Local Firm
Mrs. Alfred S Halley of Rapid City South Dakota visits Sidney this week recalling her father James C Woods a pioneer admired for business judgment and progressiveness. Woods gained notice in the 1870s from Union Pacific era Nebraska towns including Julesburg where a bad investment during boom times left him with wasted property when workers moved on. In 1877 he demonstrated his keen business sense during western Nebraska ventures.
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Alfred S. Halley
Rapid City
S. D
Sidney
James C. Woods
Halley
Lucy Jordan
Mr. Woods
Jim
Nebraska City
Nebraska
Union Pacific Railroad
Old
Julesburg
Rabbit Hunters of Potter Organize for Annual Classic
Potter rabbit hunters prepare for the annual classic in western Nebraska. Edgar Hicks and Arthur Harrs lead teams for a drive from 6:30 PM to 3 PM the next day with Editor Herbert Stevens calling a halt. Judges Dr. A J Ames and George Gunderson tally points for coyotes magpies jackrabbits and cotton tails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Stevens
The
Potter Review
A. J. Ames
George Gunderson
No Trace Found of Theatre Robbers at Fox Theatre
No trace found of the robber or robbers who looted the Fox theatre safe of two days receipts early last Thursday morning. Estimated loss near 800 dollars, later recorded as 804 after ticket check. Fingerprints of safe do not match any theatre employee. Several arrests made but suspects released after proving whereabouts. Officials believe the robbery was planned in advance and question whether intruders hid inside or used a pass key. Insurance covered the loss. Continued on page 8.
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Fox Theatre
Brown
Fox
Youth in Omaha Hospital Still Near Death
A man found unconscious weeks ago in Bridgeport remains unnamed at University Hospital Omaha. Many visitors seek to identify him, believing him to be a missing relative, while physicians work to determine his illness after being found in a Bridgeport barber shop by American Legion members.
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Bridgeport
University Hospital
Omaha
American Legion
James Pike
Morley
Mich
Edward Tremain
Sidney Eyes Federal Building Amid Upbeat Talk
Congressman Robert Simmons told Sidney businessmen on Saturday that federal building funding is likely for towns with post office receipts over 20000 dollars. He spoke en route to Utah with lawmakers, as the House already passed the appropriation measure and the Senate has yet to act. Sidney and Broken Bow are named as possible first recipients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Robert Simmons
Simmons
Utah
House
Senate
Chick Family Enjoying Holiday Reunion
Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Chick host a family reunion at their home during the holiday season. Attendees include Cc. R. Bushong and family of Scotts Bluff, Roy Chick of Indianapolis, Dude Chick and daughter, and George Iverson and family.
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C. F. Chick
Cc. R. Bushong
Scottsbluff
Roy Chick
Indianapolis
Ind
Dude Chick
George Iverson
Sheriff Swanson of Kimball County Loses Position
Sheriff O Ed Swanson of Kimball county suspended from office after a hearing found willful neglect of prohibition enforcement and association with bootleggers. Governor Weaver announced the move and said commissioners will select a successor pending ouster proceedings before the supreme court.
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Swanson
Kimball County
O. Ed Swanson
Weaver
Supreme Court
Clark
Atwood
Officers chase man who eluded sheriff in Nebraska
Western Nebraska officers hunted Verne Hyatt, 34, a suspect in a Hay Springs hardware-store robbery and desertion of his wife. Hyatt allegedly shoved Sheriff Robert Bruce from a moving car near Rushville, then fled in a Model A Ford with wire wheels. Bruce was bruised but unhurt as pursuit continued toward Hay Springs before losing track of Hyatt.
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Nebraska
Verne Hyatt
Robert Bruce
Sheridan County
Rushville
Hyatt
Hay Springs
Martin
S. D
Bruce
Auto
Coffey-Wasmund
Nebraska historical society to meet in Lincoln in January
The 53rd annual meeting of the Nebraska state historical society will be held January 7 and the seventh annual meeting of the Native Sons and Daughters of Nebraska will be held January 6. Notable speakers include Gutzon Borglum, now in San Antonio, Texas, Dr. William Duncan Strong of the University of Nebraska, Dr. W. H. Werkmeister, A. J. Shallenberger, with James F. Hanson of Fremont serving as president.
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State Historical Society
Lincoln
Nebraska State Historical Society
The
Native Sons and Daughters of
Nebraska
Historical Society
Gutzon Borglum
San Antonio
Texas
William Duncan Strong
University of Nebraska
W. H. Werkmeister
Department of Philosophy
University
A. ©. Shallenberger
Alma
James F. Hanson
Fremont
Ruth Dimick to Study Telegraphic Operation
Miss Rutt Dimick left Sunday for Omaha to visit friends for a few days before starting a three month study course in simplex automatic printing at Fremont. The program aims to prepare her for a clerk position at the local Western Union office, as the simplex system supersedes the Morse method now in use.
Reelected officers lead Sidney Chamber year 1930
All former officers of the Sidney chamber of commerce were reelected for 1930. Directors F A Bush G F Liebendorfer and R W Zimmerle secured seats. L T Poole remains president with F N Slawson vice president Marius Christensen treasurer. Secretary Henry Prvlat to be reap pointed.
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Chamber Commerce
Sidney Chamber of Commerce
F. A. Bush
G. F. Liebendorfer
R. W. Zimmerle
Mr. Zimmerle
C. R. McDowell
L. T. Poole
F. N. Slawson
Marius Christensen
Henry Prvlat
W. K. Hodgkin
M. W. Dimery
F. Grabill
G. F. Hiebendorfer
R. W. Zimmerie
McKelvie announces co op to buy grain and storage plans
Samuel R. McKelvie said in Washington that the Farmers National Grain Marketing Corp will handle about 40 percent of next year's wheat. He noted plans to add storage facilities at terminal points to handle large shipments and that the board will continue buying wheat when profitable, with no fixed price. Independent grain buyers face speculative futures as the farm board pushes market stabilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel R. McKelvie
Washington
Farmers National Grain Marketing Corporation
McKelvie
Competi
Nebraska
Colorado
Wyoming
Grand Island
Federal Farm Board
Co. B. Steward
Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation
Alexander Legge
Federal Board
Coddington
Iowa
Farmers National Grain Association
R. McKelvie
Steward
Whoopee Show Tonight at the Fox Theatre
Tonight at the Fox Theatre Wheone will emanate as New Year celebrants gather for a special New Year's Eve party sponsored by Brown's Central Shoe Store and the Fox Theatre. Tickets have been selling rapidly with unusually large sales reported yesterday.
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Fox Theatre
Brown's Central Shoe Store
Five Families Migrate To Sidney In Recent Weeks
Five families have been added to Sidney's population in recent weeks, with J W Johnson aiding in securing housing. Charles Sokol, part owner of Novelty pool hall, moves from Fullerton to 1128 13th avenue. Frank Hansen, of International Harvester, relocates from Lodge Pole to 1225 9th avenue, and Jerry Peker from Kimball will live at 1241 9th avenue, employed by Star Market. H W Biberman, former county agent.
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Sidney
J. W. Johnson
Johnson
Charles Sokol
Novelty Pool Hall
Robert Devoe
Fullerton
13Th Avenue
Frank Hansen
International Harvested Company
Lodge Po’e
9Th Avenue
Jerry Peker
Kimball
Star Market
H. W. Biberman
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Greenwood
Black Hills
Rabbit Hunters OF Potter
Bob Simmons
Cc. F
Ruth Dimick
Hardy Hall
Wol-Bur Hall
Wol-Bur
Grabill
Wol- Bur Hall
Jolly Time Club
M’kelvie States Co-Op
Frank Connell
Lund
Farmers Meeting
Organization OF Marketing Association
Parole Board
Connell
Sunol
N. T. Harmon
Fenton
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