Sidney Teams Triumph In Sellout Alliance Basketball Night
Sidney defeats Alliance 41 to 26 in the first game and wins the second 36 to 26 before the largest local crowd ever for a basketball game in Alliance. Davenport, Schafer, Darnell, Graham, and Spacht star for Sidney. Lotspeich, Johnson, Mollring excel in the second team. The opera house crowd was large, with a contingent from Scottsbluff cheering Alliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alliance Times
Alliance
Sidney
Davenport
Schafer
Darnell
Graham
Spacht
Bennett
Lotspeich
Johnson
Mollring
Harvey
Secottsbluff
Soo
Willis
B. Parks
Closman Spacht
Buzza
Closman
Grabill
Parks
Buazza
McMillen
Degree of Honor Initiates Four New Members at Tuesday Session
The Degree of Honor initiated four new members at its Tuesday evening session and served a celebratory lunch. A nice sum was realized and fraternal sentiments were renewed.
Obituary of James Zimmerman in Bridgeport 1914
James Zimmerman died February 8 1914 in Bridgeport at his daughter Mrs Thomas Ishmiel's home after fourteen years of invalidism. He was buried from his daughter's home on Tuesday. A widow one son and two daughters survive. Born in Salem Ohio April 16 1837 he was nearly seventy seven years old.
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James Zimmerman
Bridgeport
Thomas Ishmiel
Cheyenne County
Mr. Zimmerman
Salem
Ohio
Death of Mrs G H Willis at Dalton
News reaches Sydney of the death of Mrs G H Willis wife of Dalton Bank president at Dalton last Monday night after a period of illness. She was beloved by family and friends and the loss is felt deeply by all who knew her. No further particulars are available.
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G H Willis
Dalton
Dalton Bank
Amateur break in at McIntosh home yields little loot
The McIntosh residence was broken into Monday night while the family attended a show. An entrance was made at the bathroom window and there were tracks at a short ladder base. Burnt matches scattered about indicate the intruder searched the house. About one dollar and forty cents in change was taken. the family believes the act was amateurish.
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J. J. McIntosh
Valentine party honors recent bride Mrs Frank Clinton
Mrs J W McDaniels Lady Commander of the Lady Maccabees hosted a Monday Valentine gathering for Mrs Frank Clinton and fellow members. About thirty attended a room to room game piecing a head limbs and garments of a valentines. Prizes went to Mrs Easterday and Mrs McIntosh with McIntosh first and Mrs Scanlon second. Mrs McDaniels presented gifts to the bride and the luncheon closed the event.
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J W. McDaniels
Lady Maccabees
Frank Clinton
Clinton
Valentine
Alliance News Promises Fresh Start With Democratic Editor
The first issue of Alliance News arrives with promising content and attractive mechanical features. The editorial salutes editor Ernest Adams and notes his democratic politics, welcoming the brand of ink-slinging promoters to the fraternal circle.
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Allance
Ernest and
Adams
Order of Ink-Slingers
Cupid's Birthday Valentine Luncheon at Mrs Bennett’s
A Friday afternoon event at Mrs. Bennett’s celebrated Cupid's Birthday with a red and white decor theme. Guests enjoyed games, prize winners Mrs. L Garey and Mrs. Grant, a duet by Mrs. Thornburg and Mrs. Witters, followed by a two course luncheon at 4 o'clock.
Catholic Ladies Prepare for Bazaar April 16
The Altar Society of the Catholic Church held its biweekly meeting at Mrs Doran's home with a large, enthusiastic turnout. They plan a bazaar to raise funds for a new church featuring modern artistic design and 16 art glass windows. The next meeting will be at Mrs Borton's home.
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Altar Society of the Ladies of the Catholic Church
Doran
Sidney
Welcome for all immigrants at Burlington
Immigrant car arrivals were unloaded this week at the Burlington and owners from Diller Nebraska include D Renton William Lehman and Ed Schmille while Henry Helton hails from Milford Nebraska. They journey to the north divide to try their luck in the best county in the state.
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Burlington
North Divide
D. Renton
William Lehman
Ed Schmille
Diller
Nebraska
Henry Helton
Milford
Dr J K Elms to Attend Hotel National Visit
Dr J K Elms, the noted eye ear and nose specialist, will be at the Hotel National on Thursday February 26 for consultations and appointments with patients.
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J. K. Elms
Hotel National
Railroad Notes from North Platte Dispatch
North Platte news notes discuss B B Boatman taking over Joe Wisner’s work, Fred Chart’s sabbatical thoughts, Valentines day investments, and a return to duty in the Car Department. W R Cahill visits Sidney to inspect Union Pacific departments as snow fences rise near the machine shop. Ada Mack of St Joseph is identified as a guest of Mrs Devine during a western tour.
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B. B Boatman
North Platte
Joe Wisner
Fred Chart
Rail
Harry Witters
W. Johnson
Les
Divison
W. R. Cahill
Sidney
Union Pacific
Machine Shop
Round House
Devine
Mrs. Devine
Miss Devine
Ada Mack
St. Joe
West
Norfolk men welcomed for farming skills at county line
William Hecker and John Jelinek of Norfolk Nebraska unloaded immigrant cars here Thursday and Friday and went to the south divide. They arrived well equipped for heavy farming and seem to be the kind of citizens we are glad to welcome to our county.
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William Hecker
John Jelinek
Norfolk
Nebraska
South Divide
School Notes on Attacks Recovery and Local Sports
The student body has largely recovered from recent attacks at Hagrippe and related ailments with most back to regular work. The senior class is the largest ever, about three times last year’s size, prompting changes for commencement. Alliance girls vs Sidney on local floor. result unknown. A Herbert Leon Cope lecture will be held March 11, promising strong entertainment value. Sidney’s basketball teams earned a double victory over Alliance last Friday, securing a likely Western Nebraska league title repeat. Debating and oratory teams are forming, with plans for district contests in March. Domestic science assistance from local ladies will continue, with schedule adjustments and a later start due to busy participants.
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Hagrippe
Alliance
Sidney Girls
Focal
Herbert Leon Cope
Cope
Allance
Sidney
Western Nebraska
Francis Herbert
Marius Christensen
Kenneth Bassett
Loretta Walker
Helen Lancaster
Grace Foster
Thamorous
Ruth Hart
Dorothy Hart
Pearl Payzant
Roy Greenlee
Miss Morgan
Minatare
Western Nebraska Dental Society Holds Second Annual Meeting
The Western Nebraska Dental Society gathered in Bridgeport for its second annual meeting on Thursday. Sidney delegates included Dr. Murless who gave the welcome and is vice president, and Dr Bliss who spoke on a technical subject. The program featured a business session, banquet, and musical numbers. Officers elected: President C. H. Blackburn Mitchell, Vice President E. W. Murless Sidney, Secretary Dr Kennedy Alliance, Treasurer C. D. Stannard Morrill, Executive committee W. J. Scoggin Bridgeport, Glenn Bliss Sidney, Dr Kennedy Alliance.
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Western Nebraska Dental Society
Bridgeport
Sidney
Murless
Bliss
C. H. Blackburn
Mitchell
E. W. Murless
Dr. Kennedy
Alliance
C. D.stannard
Morrill
W. J. Scoggin
Glenn Bliss
Lawrence Grant Birthday Celebration At Home
Lawrence Grant invited assistance for his birthday on the seventeenth with a six o clock dinner. Eight of the boys attended and Mr and Mrs Grant aided the entertainment. The party went to a picture show later in the evening.
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Lawrence Grant
Mrs. Grant
Odenburg and Oliverius Wed in Nebraska Court Ceremony
Arthur Odenburg of Brook Colorado and Mary Oliverius of Sunol Nebraska married February 16 in a courthouse ceremony conducted by County Judge Gapen in the office at the courthouse.
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Arthur Odenburg
Brook, Colo
Mary Oliverius
Sunol
Neb
Gapen
Court House
Williamson Hoskins Tie The Knot In Cheyenne Nuptials
Wilbert W Williamson and Josephine Troskins of Cheyenne Wyoming were united in marriage by County Judge Gapen at his office on February 14 in Cheyenne.
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Williamson —Hoskins
Wilbert W Williamson
Josephine Troskins
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Gapen
Spring Improvements Modernize Town Stores and Showrooms
The spring improvements include a full overhaul of the Earth picture show a rearrangement of the Jackson store a display room for Mr Stover's plumbing goods two doors west of Jackson's corner and facing south and new fixtures for the Western Drug Co. store. These changes aim to improve the town's overall appearance.
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Jackson
Local and Personal News from the County
J. H. Foster and Doris Davison of near Ickes visited the city on Wednesday. They report the country in prime condition. Fritz Stuht returned Thursday from Grand Island business college. He has four months remaining before graduation but will delay until September, taking that period as the first semester of next school year.
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J. H. Foster
Doris Davison
Ickes
Fritz Stuht
Grand Island Business College
Mrs Vinnie Preston Visits Bordwell Family in City
Mrs Vinnie Preston and two children from Syracuse are visiting the Bordwell home in the city. The visitor, born Vinnie Bordwell in Sidney, grew up there and remains popular. this is her first trip to her father and aunt since her marriage five years ago.
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Vinnie Preston
Syracuse
New York
Bordwell
Vinnie Bordwell
Sidney
Mrs Griffith travels to Omaha for mother’s birthday celebration
Mrs. Fred Griffith left Friday morning for Omaha to attend the birthday of her mother Mrs. Cuber whose anniversary coincides with that of the immortal George. Mrs. Cuber has many Sidney friends who helped celebrate the day while visiting at her daughter’s home.
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Fred Griffith
Omaha
Cuber
George
Surprise sixty fifth birthday for Mrs James at Hadley home
Mrs Frazey and Mrs Cradit organized a surprise party for their mother Mrs James on Hadley Wednesday evening. The celebration at Mrs Hadley’s Sidney home included all her Sidney children and grandchildren, loving gifts, a social gathering, and a trip to the picture show.
Gapen Attends Kansas City Auto Show
F A Gapen returned Friday from a visit with his sister at Kansas City where he attended the automobile show. It is the third largest of its kind in the world and draws spectators with a glittering display of spotless cars and every mechanical part and accessory for automobiles.
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F. A. Gapen
Kansas City
Mrs Swan Hosts Valentine Luncheon With Omaha Guest
Mrs Swan opened her home Saturday for a Valentines luncheon for twenty four with St Valentine decorations and tasteful place cards. Mrs Garner of Omaha attended as the sole out of town guest. At cards Mrs McClenaghan won first prize and Mrs Aptegrove second. The event marked a season highlight.
Superintendent attends NEBA sessions in Richmond
Superintendent Braham left Friday morning for Richmond Virginia to attend the sessions of the Department of Superintendents of the NEBA. He will be away ten days. Nebraska school board members see value in the conference for improving local schools. A large delegation traveled from Nebraska and from every state, with the route via Washington DC.
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Braham
Richmond
Virginia
Department of Superintendents
NEBA
Nebraska
Union
Washington, D. C
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Molring
Wright
E. Johnson
Seanee
Scottsbluff Cea
Alliance Re
Mitchell Ee
Lodgepole
Kimball Wees
James 1
Zimmerman
G HU Willis
Bride
Paris
WS. S.A “Pute
Cee
Webster
New York Globe
Missus
Sal
Railroad Notes
The
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Sidney, Nebraska
Hall
Trognitz
Uptegrove
Griffith
Mantor
F Mann
Bentley
Anne Radcliffe
Barlow
Martin
Odenburg
Oliverius
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