Potter Telegram News Roundup and Local Notices
Mrs. O A Grubb travels to Iowa after her father Mr Johnson's death. Miss Taylor from Lodgepole to teach Wickhurst, school to meet at Mr Wickhurst’s home until a building is ready. The younger public school pupils plan Washington’s birthday entertainment. Miss Oldershaw directs. A valentine party hosted by Mr Leonard at his home for high school pupils and guests. games music and refreshments. Lee Standart left for Wyoming. Mrs Branscom expected home this week. Mr Stiles visited his sister in Scottsbluff Co. Mr Hensen is seriously ill. brain inflammation diagnosed by Dr Mockett with hopes of recovery. Modern Woodmen hosted a supper at Gunderson Hotel on St Valentine’s night. turnout lower due to lack of notice but scene socially and financially successful. State Bank examiner visited. Ed Thornburg paints his townhouse. Questions rise about a foreign element in schools. Little Lincoln day fuss, more St Valentine notices. Americans claim patriotism. The Telegraph invites items and correspondence. Potter Daily News etiquette noted. Commercial Club met Monday. next meeting scheduled. Four hundred Christian Endeavorers plan visit to Potter to support Lutheran church. Passion Play pictures featured. Rumor of city hall planned by Fred Nelson near his implement house. Pool Hall rumored to close. unverifiable. Lutheran church Christian Endeavor led by Mrs Woten. large turnout. committee formed for pews and finances. Rev Sorensen’s sermon noted. February 11 marked the silver wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Struble of Potter with a dinner and surprise evening. guests gave $25 in silver and well-wishes for their golden anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stiles
Nelon & Co
Scottsbluff Co
Hensen
Mockett
Gunderson Hotel
State Bank Examiner
Ed Thornburg
Lincoln
St. Valentine's
Telegraph
Potter
A'Ong
Daily News
Omaha
Lutheran Church
Fred Nelson
Woten
Leonard
Strubble
Hansen
Anderson
Phillip Nelson
Sorensen
Struble
Mrs. Struble
Community Notes On Local Events And Farewells
Henry Ehmke joined Reverend Kaul east of Dalton for Sunday services as the M E dedication will attract a large crowd and stretch the new building. The Ehmke youth visited Sonsie farm and a Cunningham literary drew steady attendees. Two spring weddings and Easter confirmation plans loom as Korsmeyers Jendes hosted Horst guests. Stimpka plans a farewell dance before moving east of the track. Gus and Will Jeudes and wives enjoyed Sunday evening at Know’s. Perkins shopped in Sidney. Halston visited home. and locals attended the Uptegrove sale Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ehmke
Kaul
Dalton
M. E
Ehmke
Sonsie Farm
Korsmeyers
Jendes
Horst's
Frank Stimpka
McCarty
Gus Jeudes
Will Jeudes
Know’s
Mr. Perkins
Sidney
Sidney Social Notes Include Visits and Local Gossip
E M Nelson and family spent weekend with V A Nelson. A M Nelson and V A Nelson attended an oratorical contest in Sidney. Mrs Howe and family visited Potter. C P Kirkpatrick and Miss Russell visited Sidney. Shull, Anderson and Jensen were in Sidney. W E Chambers works on county road. C A Glassburn E E Glassburn and John Gillespie visited Sidney. C W Hornaday and family visited Auntie Dye. Advertisement urges Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and foot baths for colds. S R Sweet offers artistic picture framing at a new store.
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E. M. Nelson
V. A. Nelson
A. M. Nelson
Sidney
Mrs. Howe
Potter
C. P. Kirkpatrick
Miss Russell
Messrs. Shull, Anderson and Jensen
W. E. Chambers
Our Valley
Messrs
C. A. Glassburn
E. E. Glassburn
John Gillespie
C. W. Hornaday
Dye
Jury Divides on Co-Defendants Intent In Land Conspiracy
Omaha reports the jury found George E. Townsend guilty of conspiracy to defraud the government of Deuell county land but disagreed on a second count and with co defendants Benjamin Fox and William Miles. A new trial motion is due by February 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
George E. Townsend
Western Cattle and Land Corporation
Benjamin M. Fox
William P. Miles
Townsend
Miles
Fox
United States District Court
T. C Munger
Circuit Court of Appeals
Reynolds Seeks To Be Free From Penitentiary
Omaha man Carl Reynolds serving a burglary sentence attempted escape from the Lincoln penitentiary by slashing an artery and feigning death. Found in a blood pool he was revived by coroner tests. wounds on his arm were made with a spoon and sharpened wire. A long knife hid in his shoe and guards suspect the plan was to use the weapon for a later escape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Lincoln
Carl Reynolds
Reynolds
Mathews
Hart Tries to End Life in Fire at Home
Ex State Senator David Hart of Adams County set himself alight with kerosene at his Hastings home. He ran a short distance before help arrived. he is gravely burned but may recover. The act follows his political career and his daughter Eva Hart's illness.
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Hastings
Neb
David Hart
Adams County
Hart
Senate
Eva Hart
Coroner's Jury Probes Death of State House Watchman
Lincoln date unknown February 14 coroner's jury investigates the death of Philip W. Busby the night watchman found at the foot of a staircase at the state house. The inquest cannot determine if the death was accidental or the result of a murderous assault Busby reportedly carried some money and its absence remains unexplained No clues to the cause of the fall have been found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Philip W. Busby
State House
Ault Busby
Captain Brewster Resigns From Nebraska Guard
Captain Charles Brewster of Company C First Nebraska National Guard resigns citing inadequate state and federal appropriations. He says officers devote most of their time to the guard gratuitously.
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Brewster
TaAncoln
Charles Brewster
First Regiment
Nebraska National Guard
Hulburt Nominated Nebraska Esperanto Secretary
R G Hulburt of Kirkville Missouri receives notice of election as Nebraska state secretary of the United States Esperanto association. He began studying Esperanto less than three years ago and has since contributed articles and helped start a state group. He joins the Esperanto Association of North America as an early Nebraska member.
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Kirkville
R. G. Hulburt
Taylor
Neb
Nebraska
United States
FAST MAIL KILLS FARMER IN NEBRASKA
James Stingley eighty year old Civil War veteran was instantly killed near Silver Creek Nebraska when an eastbound Union Pacific fast mail hit his buggy at a crossing. The horse was struck and the buggy demolished as he was thrown seventy feet his head striking the rail. He was a respected longtime resident and Grand Army post member.
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Silver Creek
Neb
James Stingley
Union Pacific
Wooster Farm
Stingley
Grand Army Post
Property Transfers and Deeds Listed in Local Registry
A fragmented record lists numerous real estate transfers and deeds, including buyers and sellers such as Biggs, Kristensen, Swenson, Curbverg, Callahan, Hammel, Bentley, G Giptert, West, Prugh, McAdam, Rush Creek Land & Live Stock Co., and State of Nebraska. The entries cover parcels with descriptions like nw, ne, sw, and fractional sections, amounts ranging from 100 to 52 480 00, and dates from 1946 to 1952. The list ends noting To be Continued.
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Cheyenne County
Nebraska
Minnie McGee Reynolds
Laura L Browne
K C Schneikler
Minnie Wagner
LT Griffin
C & Tate
Kuenster
R Vernon Sol
KR Schneider
AC Adams
Margaret L Wollen
G T Buzzn
GT Buzzn
D R Jones
Rodman
Vite
Wolf
Keating
Babcook
Ahrens
Haskell
Beckenhauer
Jel Carey
Ransom
Tate- Sue
Keller
Lee
E. J Bates
Minsball
Jc Fredera
Ickson Nel
Biggs
Stryker Ny
AL Ee
Bewley
el Kristensen Swit
Bratt, Jr
Swenson
J E Uare
F K Curbverg
Oo Callahan
W E Swatz- Jander
SJ Hammel
M B Ross
J A Bentley
Harper
Wehards
Walter
J Giptert
West
Pohie
G Prugh
Andrew
QR McAdam Ney
Crampton
J L McIntosh
Bunk
Whitwer
Doran
Rush Creek Land & Live Stock Co
O Wegman
State of Nebraska
Mary A Libby
Stevens
Josephine Woltishek
Paroled Prisoner Sues for Release in Lancaster Court
John C. Owen files suit in Lancaster district court seeking freedom from the penitentiary claiming his parole or conditional pardon was revoked without a hearing. He had been released on parole from Governor Shallenberger and was returned for alleged parole violation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Lancaster District Court
John C. Owen
Shallenberger
Sweet's Glass: glass eet across the city
Sweet's announces glass eet across the city with ready supply and service at multiple locations. The notice emphasizes wide availability and prompt delivery for all customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweet's
Also Mentioned on This Page
O. A. Grubb
Iowa
Kilmer Bros
Washington
Miss Oldershaw
The
High Schoool
Lee Standart
Wyoming
Mrs Branscom
Frank Halston
Uptegrove
S. R. Sweet's
Nebraska News
Gon- Victed
Leo E. Ossorn
William Boisen
Henry Boreen
Anna Borsen
Krug Park
Hulburt Heads
Esperants
United States Association
Reg
C. Pederson
DR. King
PHOME
OUR
American Bank
Sidney, Nebr
Sidney, Neb
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