Court Works Fast
Judge Tewell presides as court opens early and runs late in the first week. More than half of the over two hundred foreclosures target speculators with second and third mortgages and small equities, signaling a move toward clear titles. Several cases resolved include divorce, quiet title actions, and numerous judgments, with multiple sales confirmations and deed orders continuing.
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Tewell
Lottie Johnson
Edd O. Johnson
Walter G. Coble
Knights of Pythlias
Mechanic’s
Dalton Co-Operative Society
Edward Jacobson
Christine E. Ross
D. R. Jones
Kratz Land & Title Company
W. C. Fastenow
Francis A. Chapman
First National Bank
Frank L. Whitelock
Emma Peterson
Eilmer Berling
New Suits Delight Sidney Light Band
The Sidney Light band unveils new rich maroon uniforms with black braiding and a gold cage bearing Sidney on the cap. Sixteen boys and four girls study wind instruments under director Dr. Samuel Light and prepare for a March 11 community concert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Light Band
Samuel Light
Eureka Party Delights Indies and Young Men at Dinner
The Eureka class of the Methodist church held a Wednesday evening dinner in the cozy church parlors. The young Indies entertained the young men, making it another memorable gathering in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eureka
Methodist Church
Former Sidney Man Operates On Large Scale
A. J. Flagg, former Sidney resident and husband of Eva Darnell, bought five acres of the Chittenden tract in East Oakland for 40000. He plans 45 modern bungalows, paving Maxwell and Best avenues and finishing Trask street. The scheme, costing about 350000, marks a major East Bay housing project with prices from 5500 to 7000.
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Oakland
California
Tribune
Sidney Boy
Sidney
Eva Darnell
Jay Flagg
A. J
East Oakland
Melrose District
A. J. Flagg
Chittenden
Belvedere Street
Flagg
Maxwell
Best Avenues
Brookdale Avenue
Trask Street
East Bay
Monte Cristo Film Insured by Local Agency in City
The first local film insured in the city, for Monte Cristo at the U S A Theatre starting Feb 19, was insured for 25000 by J W Johnson. The policy requires fire and burglary vaulting, with the movie stored in a burglar and fireproof vault at the American Bank. Projection gear was inspected and repaired to prevent damage.
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J.W. Johnson
Monte Cristo
New York City
William Fox
Emmett J. Flynn
For
American Bank
Sidney opens wholesale produce house on West Lincoln Highway
George Moore rents building near his house for a wholesale produce business to serve producers and the city. The operation will pay cash for farm produce and start soon.
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George Moore
West
Lincoln Highway
CLASS PARTY AT KEYSCOPE METHODIST CHURCH EVENT
The Keystone class of the Methodist church hosted a Monday evening gathering for young married members and teacher Mrs Harr. C D Green acted as toastmaster with speakers B M Hedges Rev Kilburn Mrs Hart and Mrs Margaret Martin. A debate on whether mans influence in the home is greater than womans followed, with the affirmative led by Green and Hedges losing to the negative Ledbetter and Jeakle. About seventy attended the affair.
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Methodist Church
Harr
C. D. Green
B. M. Hedges
Kilburn
Hart
Margaret Martin
Messrs
Ledbetter
Jeakle
Bridge Luncheon Hosts Prize Winners and Out of Town Guests
Mrs. E. 8. Sherrerd hosted a Thursday afternoon luncheon at her home with six bridge tables for foursomes. After lunch, Mrs. Weeden won first prize and Mrs. Kennedy second. Out of town guests included Mrs. Frances Vacik from Lincoln, Mrs. Mc Adam from Potter, Mrs. C. W. Smith of Gurley, and Mrs. Dan Root of Laramie.
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Sherrerd
Weeden
Kennedy
Frances Vacik
Lincoln
McAdam
Potter
C. W. Smith
Gurley
Dan Root
Laramie
General Farming Still Best Bet for Cheyenne County
Cheyenne County remains rich in natural resources and lessons from recent upheaval push toward diversified farming. Farmers like Nels Olson emphasize small, varied operations with modest debt, combining stock, crops, and feed to sustain yearly profits. Carl Olson’s Denver hog shipment netted top market weight and strong prices, supporting a move toward a registered cattle herd as a longer term business strategy.
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Cheyenne
Nels” Olaon
Denver
Carl Olson
Olson & Sons
Carl
Johnson
Telegraph
Denver Daily Record
Program at St Patrick's honors Lincoln birthday
Last Monday February 12th was a holiday commemorating Abraham Lincoln. St Patrick's academy grades six and seventh held a pleasing program in memory of the great man while patrons and friends attended and praised the earnestness of the children.
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Abraham Lincoln
St. Patrick’s Academy
Bridge With Mrs Whitelock At Pacific Hotel
Mrs Frank Whitelock hosted a one o clock luncheon at the Pacific hotel for six. A long table featured a center piece of red roses and red valentine favors at the plates. After, guests moved to Mrs Hyde's home for bridge. Mrs Keedick won first prize and Mrs Semerad second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Whitelock
Pacific Hotel
Hyde
Keedick
Prise
Semerad
Mrs Hyde Hosts Bridge Teatime Winners Named
Mrs E I Hyde entertained guests at her home last Saturday for four tables of bridge with red carnations. A three course luncheon followed. First prize went to Mrs Witham, second to Mrs Tewell. On Tuesday she repeated the event with Mrs Lowe taking first and Mrs Hardy second.
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E. I. Hyde
Bridge
Hog sale arranged by George Reetz for March 7
George Reetz of the northwest community was in the city on Tuesday to arrange a hog sale at his place scheduled for March 7.
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George Reetz
Dressmaking School for Farmers Wives at Sidney
Extension Service of the Nebraska Agricultural Department conducted a free dressmaking course in Sidney from Monday to Thursday led by Miss Gladys Legg of Lincoln. The program taught pattern building and dress construction, with emphasis on passing skills to other delegates from each community. About 100 county women participated or completed prior sessions, and the latest class featured demonstrations by Mrs Scott and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Agricultural Department of
Nebraska
Gladys Legg
Lincoln
Scott
Misa Legg
Kinton
North Local
Myer
Bunker Hill
Pete Nelson
Sextorp
Lucile Lucke
Lodgepole
Mapgum
Hassitt
Antelope
Cora Junker
Bund
Helen Kivits
Sidney Draw
All Dressed Up A & Hardy Hotel Lobby Redecorated
A. & Hardy has redecorated the Commercial hotel lobby creating a warm lounge with wide windows and flowers. Traveling men can enjoy a pleasant room to wait out a blizzard, aided by fresh wall treatments and woodwork.
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A. &. Hardy
Walla
Birthday Celebration At Bunker Hill Club
A Sunday gathering in Bunker Hill celebrated Mrs. Ernest Hill’s birthday with an evening of cards. Mike Schwartz won the gentlemen’s prize and Mrs. Fred Beyer won the ladies’ prize. Nora Wittrock and Walter Wittrock won the consolation. A fine supper was served at eleven o’clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bunker Hill
Ernest Hille
Mike Schwartz
Fred Beyer
Nora Wittrock
Walter Wittrock
Cupid Awakening and Marriage Licenses Report
Cupid activity rises with four marriages this week alongside fewer divorces. Licenses issued: Reed-Ralston February 12 for Charles Reed of Cheyenne and Kathyrn Ralston of Omaha. Petersen-Mauffer February 13 for Henry Petersen and Lovina Stauffer of Sunol. Keneyer-O'Neill February 10 for Asa Vern Keneyer and Mary Jane O'Neill of Potter. Folkerts-Ostermeier February 12 for John Folkerts of Lodge Pole and Louise Ostermeier of Oshkosh. wedding February 14 at Weyerts.
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Cupid
Reed-Ralston
Charles Robert Reed
Cheyenne
Kathyrn Ralston
Omaha
Petersen-Mauffer
Henry Claus Petersen
Lovina Hazel Stauffer
Sunol
Keneyer-O'Neill
Asa Vern Keneyer
Mary Jane O'Neill
Potter
Tiink
Alfred Keneyer
Agnes O'Neill
Folkerts-Ostermeier
John Theodore Folkerts
Lodgepole
Louise Ostermeier
Oshkosh
Weyerts
Denver visitor notes Harold Simon excels in school and sports
Dr. L. G. Simon of Denver reports his son Harold is thriving in school and has made the first high school basketball team. Local friends will be glad to hear he is becoming athletic.
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L. G. Simon
Denver
Harold
Bad Mishap On Return From Sidney
A school truck carrying Ogallala boys overturned west of Julesburg after a sharp turn. Fifteen riders were shaken and bruised. Herman Harris suffered severe head injuries and was hospitalized in critical condition, while driver Jake Dressler had three broken ribs. Lewis Spangler escaped with minor bruises.
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Ogallala
Julesburg
Herman Harris
Jake Dressler
Lewis Spangler
G. A. LaVelle
Firemen’s Annual Ball Draws Big Sidney Crowd
The Sidney Volunteer Firemen held their annual ball, well attended and enjoyed despite a bitter cold night. Hassenstab’s band played spiritedly as locals danced. the firemen expect a fat sum from the event, though a final report isn’t yet filed.
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Sidney Vollunteer Firemen
Hassenstab
More Money Spent This Year In County Treasury
County Treasurer Nelson reports 1617 automobile licenses issued by February 14, up from about 300 short of last January. By February 14 there was a fifty license increase over the same period last year. Taxes are coming in steadily and financial pressure shows relief across the year.
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Nelson
Sidney 17 Ogallala 19 Under Queensberry rules clash
Sidney Athletic Club faced Ogallala region in a tight match last Friday night. Ogallala led 11 8 at halftime, but Sidney closed to 19 17 by final whistle. Players Fernstrom Vandiver Girman Roberts Gaston Hillyer Spangler and Sidney subs Bent ley Roach Ells Marsh Closman Philson Clark were on hand with referee Les Hyde.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Athletic Club
Ogalalla
Queensberry
Ogallala Boys
Fernstrom
Vandiver
Girman
Roberts
Gaston
Hillyer
Spangler
Sidney
Bentley
Roach
Pat Ells
Shorty Marsh
Jay Closman
Philson
Lyle Clark
Les Hyde
Outlook is Bright for Byars Company Fall Goods
Howard Kennedy returned from Denver where he attended a convention of stockholders and managers. They exchanged ideas and placed orders for fall goods. Kennedy reports a healthful condition in their chain and no cause for apprehension during the year.
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Howard Kennedy
Denver
J. B. Byars Company
Kennedy
Dates of Income Tax Man Visit Schedule
The income tax collector will be in Potter February 17 in Dalton February 19 in Sidney February 20 21 22 in Lodgepole February 23. This will be convenient for citizens in most parts of the county and will be a saving of time and distance. We publish this information for our large number of county readers.
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Potter Feruary
Dalton
Sidney
Lodgepole
Teeth With a Kick Returns to Cheyenne County Trading
Bud Murray has returned from Omaha and is back at his station in the basement of Cheyenne County Trading Company. He endured a strenuous hospital stay for in growing molars, requiring an operation and subsequent treatment and believes that will suffice for the discomfort.
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Bud Murray
Omaha
Cheyenne County Trading Company
District court crowds draw diverse county spectators
Large turnout filled district court with principals jurymen and spectators from across the county. The heavy crowds hinder naming individual visitors, leaving many readers without full attendee details.
Judge Hoagland Urges Enforcement At Chamber Luncheon
William Winders reported 32 new enrollments since the last update at the midweek Chamber of Commerce luncheon. Judge Hoagland of North Platte urged strict enforcement of all laws, warning that ignoring violations weakens moral conscience. Senator Kroh communications praised chamber activity and noted likely defeat of a들 auto license reduction bill. Freight-rate concerns dominated, with discussions on local versus carload shipping costs and a plan to petition the Railway Commission. A committee of at least three was formed to pursue relief, and A. J. Jorgenson was named chairman for the following week.
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William Winders
Chamber of Commerce
Winders
Judge Hoagland
North Platte
Hoagland
Johnson
Kroh
Chamber
May
Toole
John Deere Plow Company
Omaha
Ogalaba
Sidney
Ogalalla
Scottsbluff
Shipman
Burlington
Railway Commission
Shoemaker
McIntosh
One Family's Bad Luck and Hope for Better Luck
Herman Blanke is leaving a farm care to join his wife in Boulder Colorado where she must remain for her health. The family has endured flu poor crops unfavorable markets and ongoing ill effects from the flu. The notice wishes them stronger fortune ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Blanke
Boulder
Colorado
Planke
Costello Rojeski Marriage in Grand Island
Dominick Costello and Martha Rojeski exchanged vows in Grand Island on February 8. Both residents of Sidney the groom is employed by the Union Pacific and the bride worked in the telephone exchange. The couple, well known in Sidney, wed after a long close friendship and received many well wishers for their future.
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Grand Island
Dominick Costello
Martha Rojeski
Sidney
M. Costello
Union Pacific
Telephone Exchange
Mrs and Mr Ben's Mother: Mes. Ke
A damaged OCR fragment mentions a Mrs Ben and her mother with uncertain name parts. The readable bits show a domestic or social reference, but no clear event, date, or location to anchor a fuller news item.
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Ben
Mes
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A. J. Jorgenson
Nebraska State Bank
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A. J. Miller
W. O. Ritchey
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D. E. Hain
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J. W. Smith
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