County Road System Declared by Commissioners
The Cheyenne county board of commissioners met at the courthouse Tuesday with full attendance. They approved road duties and debated current county affairs including coyote and jackrabbit bounties, totaling $386 for 193 killed coyotes and about $100 for nearly 2,000 rabbits. A west Sidney petition for a road was rejected. New road overseers were appointed and insurance policies covering the county courthouse were approved. A resolution defined the official county road system starting at section 31, township 13, range 46, following Lincoln highway routes and town lines through Lodge Pole and beyond to section corners and section lines in townships 14 through 16, with multiple segment hops and line travels to key section corners.
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Cheyenne County Board of Commissioners
Court House
Sidney Draw
John Kurz
W. C. Chambers
Chambers Precinct
Henry P. Franss
Pole Road
A. J. Kennersley
R. H. Wood
J. W. Johnson
Sidney
W. T. Tate
Lodge Pole
Cheyenne County
Don
Eeection
Township 16
Range 47
Wrestler Titus challenges Chick for bout in Sidney
The Telegraph reports D B Chick of Sidney as a potential opponent for a match with Mr. Titus, who weighs 175 pounds and claims he will wrestle any man anywhere. Titus offers a posted stake and urges early arrangement, with local fans to help organize.
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Tus
Titus
Telegraph
D. ‘B. Chick
Sidney
Edane
Laramie
Chick
Popular Young Couple Principals in Pretty Church Wedding
St Patrick s Catholic church witnessed the wedding of Michael Peets and Miss Ann Lingwell of Sidney with Rev Father Anton Link uniting them. Attendants were John and Mary Peetz, the bride’s brother and sister. After a country breakfast hosted by John Lingwell, the couple departed for Denver and southern points for their honeymoon through February fifteenth, returning to Sidney. The bride, daughter of Mrs Anna Lingwell, has long been a leading local figure and works at the Sidney telephone exchange. The groom, a well known local, is employed by D F Keefe. They will reside in Sidney while he remains at his job. The Telegraph offers sincere wishes for their happiness.
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St. Patrick's Catholic Church
Anton Link
Michael Peets
Ann Lingwell
Sidney
John
Mary Peetz
John Lingwell
Denver
Anna Lingwell
Sidney Telephone Exchange
Peetz
D. F. Keefe
Mrs. Peets
Great Wheldon Opens Three Nights at A S A Theatre
The Great Wheldon and his company opened a three night engagement at A S A theatre in Sidney. He answered audience questions and issued a challenge about a box in the theatre stage. He plans to be encaged and escape unaided before the crowd, a feat likened to Houdini. Letters to The Telegraph sought his answers, with more to come in future editions.
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Wheldon
The
Telegraph
Houdini
Sidney
U.S
Modern Bakery Placed by Gering Couple in Sidney
Mr and Mrs Geo N Mulets moved to Sidney and took over the Harp er building bakery lease from Mrs Gertrude Deaver. The new proprietor, a practical baker, plans a modern brick oven and other improvements to handle a large volume of business. The Mulets are well recommended and come from Gehring.
Fiddlers Contest Draws Dalton Old Timers In Meet
A fiddlers contest in the Dalton high school assembly room drew a good crowd and rated as a memorable event. Rev C M Hardin and J F Mintkin organized it. Guy Berry won $7 prize, G Waterman won $5, and Clo Sizemore placed third amid lively old-time fiddling from veterans such as Gustin, Ed Sizemore, and Stivers.
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Daltoh
C. M. Hardin
Dalton Presbyterian Church
J. F. Mintkin
Dalton Band
Guy Berry
Dalton
Berry
G. Waterman
Clo Sizemore
Dalton District
Edward Sizemore
wLiather
Gustin
J Sisemore
Stivers
Dalton's Fine Band Organization Opens Season
Dalton hosts a 31 piece youth band led by Mintkin. The group, mostly juveniles, has practiced regularly and plans an Open Air program for all to enjoy. Dalton aims to stay lively with concerts enhancing town community spirit.
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Dalton
Dalton Way
Rand
A. OF. Mintkin
Potter Man Injured When Car Went Into Ditch
G C Thartwall a well known Potter businessman was driving home Friday night when lighting troubles and a bend caused him to miss the road. His automobile ran into a ditch but the car was not badly damaged. He sustained a broken rib and slight bruises.
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Ana
Potter
G. C. Thariwall
Potter Busin
Rnit
Thartwall
Thurlwall
Mabel Perry Returns to Byars Store After Illness
Mabel Perry resumes duties at the Byars store following a period of confinement due to illness and flu.
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Mabel Perry
Byars
Sidney Bucks Bayard In Fast 20 To 18 Victory
Sidney's basketball team displayed strong offense Tuesday night led by Kepler and Witters in a 20 to 18 win over Bayard. Kepler scored 14 points with three early baskets and four free throws, Roudebush and Witters each had eight for second. Bayard battled back but Sidney's defense, especially Williams and Ladine, limited turnovers as refs praised the clean play.
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Sidney
Kepler
Witters
Bayard
O. Williams
Maroon and Black
Roudebush
Williams
Ladine
Miller
Ducker
Logan
Popular Young Couple Relocate From City
Elmer Grabill leaves Cheyenne County to join Boyd & Welsh as sales rep for Peacock footwear. He also leases the Salish shop millinery department in Denver to run a millinery store, while his wife continues her millinery shop in the Telegraph Building basement here. The couple, well regarded in town, plan to depart with many friends farewell wishes.
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Elmer Grabill
St. Louis
Cheyenne County Trading Company
Boyd & Welsh
Grabill
Telegraph advertisement brings chicken buyers to Beyer farm
Fred Beyer a farmer northwest of Sidney praises Telegraph ads for results. He specializes in Rhode Island Reds and keeps a large flock that yields strong returns. After placing an ad to reduce cockerel stock he received so many replies they ran out of birds. Mrs Dick Siemers of Gurley visited Sidney Wednesday for shopping.
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Fred Beyer
Sidney
Telegraph
Mr. Beyer
Rhode Island
Dick Siemers of
Gurley
Career of Stephen Forsdick Ends in Death in Nebraska
Born October 8, 1835 in Watford Hertfordshire Forsdick spent his early years at an endowed school and silk mill work. He joined the Latter Day Saints in 1849, later moved to America embarking from Liverpool in 1953 aboard a Mormon ship to New Orleans. The narrative notes his lifelong travel and faith until his death in Sidney Nebraska on January 29 1927 at age 91.
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Stephen Forsdick
Long Springs Lodge
Watford
Hertfordshire
England
Sidney
Nebraska
Salt Lake City
Zion
Forsdick
America
Mil
Liverpool
New Orleans
Mississippi
Keokuk
Towa
Plains
Power farming school to be held at Tobin's Opera House
Representatives of Advance-Rumely Tractor company will host a three day farming school next Monday through Wednesday at Tobin's Opera House. Sessions include lectures on gas engines lubrication threshers and combines, moving pictures, laboratories, an agriculture address by Prof. O W Sjogren, and a banquet with music by local orchestras.
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Advance-Rumnely Tractor Company
Tobin
Opera House
Martin M. Dimery
Grabill
Merrymakers
Sidney Male Quartet
J. H. “Wade
Wade
Mrs Harp Hosts Enjoyable Tea Party for Church Ladies
Mrs W A Harp entertained many friends and Christian church ladies at her home last Wednesday. The event acted as a girls birthday party with a pleasant afternoon and tight refreshments. A small charge was collected, with proceeds to aid the church building fund through these activities.
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W. A. Harp
The
Christian Church
Knights of Pythias official outlines extension plan
The Supreme Lodge officers unveil a year long extension program for Valiant Lodge 96 to boost social activities community service and membership. Leader Golden P Krats cites a target 20 percent net gain and emphasizes fraternal service, home and community improvements, and educational funds.
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Supreme Lodge Knights of Pythias
Valiant Lodge
Golden P. Krats
Pythian
Gold En P.krats
United States
Canada
Pythian Order
Pythian Sisters
Insurance Department
Indianapoli
Indiana
War Memorial Plaza
FAST GAME EXPECTED MEETS POTTER CAGERS
Sidney faces one of the best basketball teams in western Nebraska tonight at Potter High School gym. Potter has size experience and a good record backing hopes of victory, while Sidney must hustle every minute to win. The teams split last year, Sidney winning at Potter and Potter winning on Sidney’s floor. It should be a rubber game with both sides fighting hard for the top. Fans should drive to Potter to see a game worth the trip.
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Sidney
Nebraska
Potter
Rooters
Academy Team Wins St Patrick's Victory
The St Patrick's Academy basketball team earned another decisive victory securing first place momentum this season. Key players led scoring with durable defense powering the win as the squad extended its unbeaten streak and maintained top position in league play.
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St. Patrick's Academy
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Gering Man
Balton
Knights of Bow and Resin
Sidney Cagers
Northern Basketeers
J. ‘Hl Wade
Magneto Laboratory
Weven
Methodist
Chuirch
J. M. Vien
Mrs Harp
Knights OF Pythias
Potter Cagers
Academy
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