Sidney Retail Merchants Form Local Association
Sidney merchants organized the Sidney Retail Merchants Association at the Commercial Club rooms to affiliate with the Nebraska Federation of Retailers. A. K. Greenlee was elected president, C. W. Hornaday vice president, with Robinson and Sweet named to solicit members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Retail Merchants Association
Commercial Club
Nebraska Federation of Retailers
J. A. Becker
A. K. Greenlee
C. W. Hornaday
Messrs. Robinson and Sweet
Sidney Retail Merchant's Association
Firemen's Mask Ball at Tobin Opera House
Firemen host a mask ball at the Tobin Opera House in Sidney Nebraska on Wednesday evening February 14 with prizes for best costumes and live orchestra music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tobin Opera
Sidney, Neb
Local notes and upcoming Knights of Columbus council
Dr. B W Frazey and family occupy their new home. J F Frahm and A B Gustin of Dalton transacted business in Sidney last Tuesday. Gus Wellner and wife returned from a trip to their old home in Natvoo Illinois. Miss Flossie Hastings left Friday for a several weeks visit at her home in Farragut Iowa. A Council of The Knights of Columbus is about to be organized here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Frahm
A. B. Gustin
Dalton
Sidney
Gus Wellner
Natvoo
Illinois
Flossie Hastings
Farragut
Iowa
the Knights Columbus
O. Lundberg
Chicago
A. S. Hardy
Farmers’ Prosperity Cited by Potter North Residents
John Johnson and wife, sizable farmers north of Potter, were in town Thursday and report crop prospects as never better. John Daugherty and wife left Monday evening for Lincoln, Nebraska, due to the serious illness of Mrs. Daugherty’s sister, Mrs. Preston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Johnson
Potter
John Daugherty
Lincoln, Neb
Wyoming ranchman passes through Sidney en route to Cheyenne
Thomas Snow a well known Wyoming ranchman and former Pratt and Ferris manager traveled through Sidney recently en route to Cheyenne. Union Pacific freight depot talk resurges as a needed facility. Commercial Club gains momentum with new city ventures and an upcoming smoker at club rooms. Various locals return from trips and announce births and moves. The School Board adopts vocational course revisions and sets Class Day May 23 and Commencement May 24 with a full program for graduates.
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Thomas Snow
Wyoming
Pratt and Ferris Outfit
Sidney
Cheyenne
Union Pacific
Alliance Faces Sidney In Decisive Western Nebraska Tilt
Alliance travels to Sidney for a crucial championship showdown after beating Sidney 37 to 16 and Broken Bow 40 to 14. The veteran Alliance squad, heavier and skilled, will clash on Sidney’s home floor with referee E L Meyer, former Peru Normal star, officiating.
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Alliance
Sidney
Broken Bow
Nebraska
E. L. Meyer
Meyer
Peru Normal
Mrs. Banta Returns From Leisure Trip
Mrs. Banta came home Friday after a vacation spent with friends and relatives in Macon St Louis and Bloomfield Missouri. A leap year banquet was held in her honor in Macon with seating for thirty two couples. She paused in Kansas City for spring purchases for the Sidney Mercantile Company and expressed delight with the trip.
Sidney businessmen Hinrichs and Miller active last Wednesday
John Hinrichs and H. G. Miller of Weyerts conducted business in Sidney last Wednesday, indicating ongoing commercial activity in the area.
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John Hinrichs
H. G. Miller
Weyerts
Sidney
Mr Jacobson Visits Sidney on Business Trip
Mr Jacobson, who lives north of Potter, traveled to Sidney for a business trip last Wednesday.
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Mr. Jacobson
Potter
Sidney
Will Run Seed Corn Specials Tour Nebraska
Four seed corn specials will tour the state starting February 19 to publicize seed corn testing. Two Burlington trains and one each from Union Pacific and Northwest will carry demonstration cars with testing devices and expert staff. The state university hosts the lectures with Frank G. Odell arranging local details. about fifty speakers are planned. testing could yield Nebraska gains of fifty million dollars this year.
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Burlington
Union Pacific
Northwesterm
State University
Frank G. Odell
Rural Life Commisson
Nebraska
Advertised Letter List at Sidney Post Office
The following letters remain unclaimed at the Sidney Nebraska post office dated Feb 2 1912 Maurice Roach P Donahu Mrs J A Vogel Harry Nichols Frank Caron Clarence Amsbury Frank Hall Joan T McIntosh Postmaster See our bargain counters for small articles Jackson's Furniture Co.
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Sidney, Neb
Sidney
Maurice Roach
P Donahu
J. A. Vogel
Harry Nichols
Frank Caron
Clarence Amsbury
Frank Hall
Jackson's Furniture Co
Governor Aldrich to Speak at Sidney High School Auditorium
Nebraska governor Chester H. Aldrich will deliver a nonpartisan address at the Sidney High School Auditorium on Monday February 19. He is described as an able and fearless executive and eloquent orator likely to draw a large crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester H. Aldrich
Nebraska
Sidney High School
Aldrich
Sidney
T N Club Elect Officers For Ensuing Year
The T N Club met Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Charles Harper. Elected were President Mrs. Helena Barton Vice President Mrs. Alvira Jack Secretary Mrs. Dorothy Campbell and Treasurer Mrs. Adeline Hall. Luncheon by Mrs. Harper. Next meeting with Mrs. Hart.
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T. N. Club
Charles Harper
Helena Barton
Alvira Jack
Dorothy Campbell
Adeline Hall
Harper
Hart
New Restaurant Opens in vacated Front Street space
W. W. Smith, previously a delivery clerk for Robinson Grocery, opens a new restaurant in the room vacated by J. W. Stepczuk the butcher who has returned to his Front Street stand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Smith
Robinson Grocery Company
J. W. Stepczuk
Front Street
Dorothy Thornburg Hosts Birthday Party With Friends
Dorothy Thornburg entertained a group of her young friends Wednesday evening January 24 to celebrate her tenth birthday. She received several gifts and a dainty supper was served by her mother. After games the guests attended a showing of The Fall of Troy.
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Dorothy Thornburg
Troy
County School Notes Visit Local Education Leaders
Miss Morrison toured country schools on Tuesday then visited the Dalton schools on Wednesday. Miss Downey is finishing Miss Foley’s term at the Krueger school.
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Miss Downey
Miss Foley
Krueger School
Eye and car specialist Dr Elms visits North Platte
Dr Elms renowned eye and car specialist toured North Platte this week meeting local physicians and potential clients while sharing insights on vision care and automotive diagnostics.
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Dr. Elms
North Platte
Oberfelder Heads Florida and Cuba Trip
R. S. Oberfelder departed Thursday for a journey visiting Florida and Cuba to inspect business interests and conduct travel affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. S. Oberfelder
Florida
Cuba
Railroad Notes Signal Territory Expansion and Staffing
Superintendent Cahill and Carey visited Sidney for six hours to review the new territory from Cheyenne to Sidney. Officials W. B. Moore and L. Hempel also toured Sidney. William Corliss becomes road-master with Sidney HQ. Hammer’s territory runs Sidney to North Platte. Newhart returns to Omaha after Round House work. Bernier to Portland for contracting work. Van Dervoort resigns to start Chicago practice. Oak ties arrive from Salina Kansas for Julesburg to Sidney track construction.
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Cahill
Carey
Sidney
L. Hempel
W. B. Moore
U. P. Tariff
William Corliss
Tis
Cheyenne
Mr. Hammer
North Platte
Newhart
Omaha
Bernier
Portland
James’ van Dervoort
Chicago
F. W. Reynolds
Salina
Kansas
Julesburg
Hood Hood and Belle Hin shey wed in Denver
Weddings of the Week report two Denver marriages. Rollie A Hood and Belle Hin shey married by County Judge Gapen at his office on Friday January 26. Charles W Dodge Jr and Birdie M Geary wed by Rev W A Hornaday on Tuesday January 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rollie A Hood
Belle Hinshey
Denver
Gapen
Charles W. Dodge, Jr
Birdie M. Geary
W. A. Hornaday
Births in Sidney area announce three new arrivals
Born to Mr and Mrs Eli Henderson January 14 a boy. Born to Mr and Mrs Cecil Rife January 29 a daughter. Born to Mr and Mrs John Vandeburg January 29 a daughter.
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Eli Henderson
Cecil Rife
John Vandeburg
Also Mentioned on This Page
Long
Rex
B .W. Frazey
W. P. Miles
Bridgeport
Noton Hanawald
Joseph Oberfelder
Macauley
New York World
Alliance Srowry
Joan T. McIntosh
Nebraska Telephone Company
Cleburne Block
H. C. Johnson
Gov
T.N. Club
County School Notes
Hood—Humshv
Dodge
Geary
Qberfelder Clothing Co
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