County Affairs Attended by Faithful Board
Cheyenne County Nebraska board of county commissioners met on February 10 1914 per adjournment from January 18 1914 with all members present. Actions included declaring a public highway Sad No 238A between sections 25 and 36 township 16 range 50, appointing J C Wolfe as justice of the peace and James G Wolfe as constable for Lodgepole, approving Bert J Bates as deputy sheriff, approving official bonds, approving the Sidney Telegraph Printing and Stationery contract, and designation of Potter State Bank as county depository. Claims from multiple residents and entities were audited and allowed with warrants to be drawn, and various clerical corrections and payments noted.
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Board of County Commissioners
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
J. B. Halston
L. R. Barlow
Nels Thorstenson
H. T. Doran
A. D
Navison
J. C. Wolfe
Lodgepole Precinct
James G. Wolfe
Bert J. Bates
James C. Wolfe
Justice of the Peace
Lodgepole
Lodge Pole
W. E. Chambers
Chambers
J. A. Woten
Potter
Sidney Telegraph Printing and Stationery
Sidney Mercantile Company
Potter State Bank of
Neb
Dalton State Bank of
Dalton
Phillip Goering
Charles Trognitz
Toad
Asec Ene
Charles Burkhardt
Essig
John Pantenburg
Bowman
Court House
S$ Hardy
Lee
William Krueger
Tsang Ee
Same
Palmer Thorstensen
T Doran
Fishman
Clark
Pauper Care
Sidney Lumber Co
West Disinfecting Co
Omaha Printing Co
Klopp & Bartlett Co
Village of
Sidney
H Bordwell
David Huff
SVOPK
Public Expenditure Ledger Itemizes January Salaries and Utilities
J W McDaniel receives January salary 125.00 Edith M Stark January salary and expenses 91.95 Sidney Elec Co January light 28.14 Neb Tel Co January and February rent 15.50 Bridge Ki Fenske bridge material Sidney Road District W A R Martin road work March 17 1914 Board adjourned Attest H T Doran Clerk 28.78 18 75
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J W McDaniel
Edith M. Stark
Sidney Elec Ser
Ted Bhceay
Neb. Tel
Ki Fenske
Sidney Road
W AR Martin
H. T. Doran
Obituary: Wilson Carley of Guthrie Oklahoma
Wilson Carley son of John Carly died recently in Guthrie Oklahoma. The Carley family, once residents here, are remembered by earlier settlers in this community obituary note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson Carliey
Wilson Carley
John Carly
Guthrie
Oklahoma
Carleys
Mrs Magladis Wolfe Dies in Butte Residence
Mrs Magladis Wolfe wife of Dr John T Wolfe died at 28 North Alabama street after a yearlong illness. Born in Germany she came to the U S at age two and lived in St Louis before marrying in 1895. Survived by husband her parents Mr and Mrs B Neubauer of Kansas City a sister and a niece. Burial in Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magladis Wolfie
Butte
Montana
Neubauer
Judge Neubauer
Magdalis Wolfe
John T. Wolfe
North Alabama Street
Wolfe
Germany
St. Louis
Uptegroves Host 500 Club Dinner and Dance Evening
Mr and Mrs Uptegrove entertained Wednesday night at their home with the 500 club as guests. A six o'clock seven course dinner was served faultlessly. Two hours were enjoyed at the feast and two more hours of dancing followed.
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Uptegrove Hospitality
Mrs. Uptegrove
Proposed Telephone Line Discussion at Sidney Draw Meeting
A telephone meeting is held today at the Sidney Telephone Exchange to discuss wiring a line for Sidney Draw. Residents of Sidney Draw and nearby areas are urged to attend to consider the new utility and its benefits.
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Sidney Telephone Exchange
Sidney Draw
Growing Demand Spurs Nebraska Telephone Installations
The Nebraska Telephone Company expands network with new cables and an added switchboard. An installer from Grand Island is advancing daily work. Mr. Reider discards his cane as business volume grows, a sign of rising activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska Telephone Company
Grand Island
Reider
Endorse Usual Sentiment and Farm Purchases
C B E Carpenter W F Swarner and R F Chapman with Bernard Morfeld of Persia Iowa visited late last week to inspect the country. Chapman bought a half section last fall and Carpenter bought a half section on this trip. Swarner plans to sell farm implements and stock in Canada and move to Cheyenne County after a trip. They praised Vienna Cafe and the climate and water suited them well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B E. Carpenter
W. F. Swarner
R. F. Chapman
Bernard Morfeld
Persia
Iowa
Mr. Chapman
Mr. Carpenter
Swarner
Canada
Cheyenne County
Closman and son in Omaha for possible season signing
L. F. Closman and his son Esbon traveled to Omaha on Wednesday where Esbon is likely to sign for the upcoming season. He has received several tempting offers from teams, with decision expected soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. F. Closman
Esbon
Omaha
Mr and Mrs R A Barlow Settle in New West Home
Mr and Mrs R A Barlow and their baby are happily settled in a beautiful new home west of the school house. They have made it nearly perfect in every detail and can scarcely fail to be happy in it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Barlow
Baby
Woman's Club Meet Presided By Mrs McIntosh
The Woman's Club met last Saturday with Mrs Hall as hostess. President Mrs J T McIntosh chaired. Miss McFadden directed roll call and readings from poets. Anna McFadden presented Bret Harte paper, Mrs Simon prepared Joaquin Miller piece read by Mrs McClenaghan. Mrs Swan gave readings and current events were summarized. Next meeting February 21 with Mrs Swan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Club
Hall
J. T. McIntosh
Swan
McFadden
Bret Harte
Anna McFadden
Joaquin Miller
Sierras
Simon
Jones
Hotel National Plans Basement Cafe and Deluxe Facilities
The Hotel National will remodel the basement to create a cafe and a ladies parlor and reading room in the former dining area. An outside entrance will be added to the basement. A sample room will be provided and no expense will be spared to achieve high class amenities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hotel National
Railroad Notes and Local Staff Movements
Superintendent W R Cahill rode through Sidney in his private car en route to Cheyenne and returned the same day on No 4. A safety meeting was held in Trainmaster Smiths office with many attendees. H Dedrick served as committee stenographer. John McFadden looks relieved inventory work won’t recur until 1915. Don Devine returned after a brief absence due to a slight injury. Harry Shoemaker, maintenance engineer, has moved to housekeeping with relatives from the east.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Cahill
Sidney
Cheyenne
North Platte
Harry Shoemaker
Quinn Thornburg Wedding Celebrated at St Patrick’s Church
On February 9 1914 Edward M Quinn married Hazel V Thornburg at St Patrick’s church with few relatives present. Groom’s brother John and bride’s cousin Agnes attended. Couple to reside on the Quinn ranch. Telegraph extends best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Thornburg
Potter
Pacific House
B. F. Thornburg
Quinn
Quinn Ranch
Wood and Guthridge Tie The Knot In Bridgeport
At the Guthridge residence on February 4 Rev Geo G Ware joined Eugene D Wood and Florence Guthridge in marriage. The couple, well known in the community, depart for Cheyenne on the wedding trip and plan to reside on a river north farm after their return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood—Guthridge
A. L. Guthridge
Geo. G. Ware
Eugene D. Wood
Florence Guthridge
Bridgeport News-Blade
Kidwell and Knight Bride in Fleming Ceremony
Clyde Kidwell and Florence Knight of Fleming Colorado wed by County Judge Gapen at the courthouse on February 12.
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Clyde Kidwell
Florence Knight
Fleming, Colorado
Gapen
Court House
Plymale-Cunningham Marry in Boulder by Judge Gapen
Daniel Plymale and Nellie Cunningham of Boulder Colorado wed February 13 in Judge Gapen’s office at the County Court House. The couple’s marriage was officiated by the county judge in a simple ceremony.
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Plymale—Cunningham
Daniel 5
Plymale
Nellie Cunningham
Boulder, Colo
Gapen
Court House
Myers Rising Couple United in Colorado Ceremony
Arthur Myers and Alma E Rising of New Rayner Colorado were married by County Judge Gapen on February 6. The ceremony joined the two families in a small town union recorded in local notices.
Moore and Anderson Unite in Denver County Judge Officiates
Edwin G Moore and Edith A Anderson both of Denver wed by County Judge Gapen at his office on February 12 The story notes visitation by Montana attorney R M Armour Great Falls city attorney for Armour and Mrs Armour visited the Hall home Mrs Armour is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Hall Funeral details for Mr Zimmerman attended by Mrs John McDaniel and Miss Nellie Ishmael in Bridgeport. Dan Bergman of Lincoln sold his farm for 25000 cash and plans to move to Cheyenne Wy where he has relatives. He followed Sidney area improvements with interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. Armour
Great Falls
Montana
H. G. Hall
John
McDaniel
Nellie Ishmael
Bridgeport
Zimmerman
Thomas Ishmael
Dan Bergman
Lincoln
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Sidney
Mr. Mahr Celebrates Seventy-Fifth Birthday at Livants
Nicholas Mahr was tendered a dinner Thursday at the home of his children Mr and Mrs C A Livant with many relatives attending A daughter Mrs Rinehart of Denver was present The birthday celebration was a nearly merry and thankful event with wishes for many more years to come
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Nicholas Mahr
C. A. Livant
County Superintendent Visits Far-Daring Rural School Tour
County Superintendent Mrs BE T Stark traveled by train to a school six miles west of Dalton on a balmy Thursday. She then returned to Dalton and proceeded a twelve mile buggy drive to Sidney before alighting. She expressed a strong wish to hug steam pipes on the trip to Denver.
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BE. T. Stark
Dalton
Sidney
Denver
Sidney Loses Doubleheader at Scottsbluff After Referee Controversy
Sidney traveled to Scottsbluff Friday, February 6, and dropped both ends of a doubleheader by close scores 15-12 and 19-17. A dispute over a referee led to a sixth player for Scottsbluff, fouling Sidney heavily in the first half as Scottsbluff led 13-7. Abe Null of Minatare later helped Sidney tighten the gap. In the second game, Sidney trailed early but cut the lead, finishing with a loss. The junior team later beat Mitchell 70-16, led by Willis, Grabill, and Closman with strong passing and scoring.
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Sidney
Scottsblufd
Burlington
R. R. Co
Scottsbluff
Abe” Null
Minatare
Bentley
Brown Bassett
Wright
Rice Johnson
Demott Wright
Ruttner
Plehn Clarks
Adams
Johnson
Rice
Plehn
Brown
Mitchell
Willis
Grabill
Closman
Vo I T S Club Meeting Report
The Vo I T S Club met at H Schroeder s Thursday evening with an attendance of twenty three and a good time for one hundred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vo. i T. S
H. Schroeder
Also Mentioned on This Page
Faithful Board
Bradley
Chisago
Woman's Club
J. K. Elms
Railroad Notes
IV. Hornaday
Merc.&grain CO
Sidney, Nebraska
Stearns Parks
Roach Closman
Rice Buzza
Parks
Buzza
Stearns
Roach
Sidney Mitchell Wills
Adney
Perking Parks
Sanford
Loible
Riley Buzza
Perkins
Riley
Sidney Scottsblum
Alliance
Kimball
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