Birthday Surprise Brings Friends to Higgins Home
Misses Dora and Lillian Vick return to Higgins after visiting home. Frank Gafmann, brother of C Gafmann, helps move from Sterling Colorado then heads to Nalus. On the 15th Mr Witzel hosts a grand birthday gathering with guests J Spiker W Swartz R Frame G Jeudes Al Jeudes W Jeudes Devine and families B Krei Horst Jr Emma Horst Hedges and Herman Ehmke. The evening featured games, refreshments and a duet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora
Lillian Vick
Higgins
Frank Gafmann
C.gafmann
Sterling
Colorado
Nalus
Witzel
J. Spiker
Wm. Swartz
R. Frame
G. Jeudes
al Jeudes
Wm. Jeudes
Mr. Devine
B. Krei
H. Horst Jr
Emma Horst
Hedges
Herman Ehmke
Winter Club Literary Fails to Meet Expectation
Bad roads and threatening weather reduced turnout at the Winter Club Literary. Local farmers envision large crops and optimistic prospects for the coming season. Alfred and Oscar Johnson of the double Franch broke horses for spring work. Ed Swanson of Denver will farm for G W Leafdale in Western Nebraska. A carload of hogs from Kirk area shipped from Potter last Thursday. High cost of living cited as reason many youths went to market. Mrs A W Olson visited her daughter Mrs C E Leafdale last week. J M Kreader and daughter Ethel and J C Kreader and wife returned from Fremont last Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred
Oscar Johnson
Ed Swanson
Denver
Nebraska
G. W. Leafdale
Kirk
Potter
A. W. Olson
C. E. Leafdale
J.M. Kreader
Ethel
J. C. Kreader
Fremont
Pleasant View Notes Local Travel and Socials
Pleasant View reports Chas Kinnersley passing through en route to Potter. P Nelson family stayed at Mr Heimer's most of the week. Both Will Goding and Heimer lost a horse last week. Sleighing remains with large drifts. Chas Stanton Geo Davis and families hosted at Geo Kinnersley home. Geo Hicks family visits Dan Heiner and Heimer. Hicks drove to Potter. Evan Stines called at Goding ranch. W S Walsh and wife visited Geo Hicks and family and had blacksmith work done.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Nelson
Mr. Heimer
Will Goding
Heimer
Harry Courtright
Goding Ranch
Chas. Stanton
Geo. Davis
Geo. Kinnersley
Geo. Hicks
Dan Heiner
Messrs
Evan Stines
W.S. Walsh and
Geo. Hicks and
South Divide Snow Adds to Moisture on South Cheyenne Co
A fresh snowfall in south Cheyenne County increases moisture as residents report ongoing improvements. Walter J. Nelson underwent surgery at St Andrews Hospital and is recovering well. Roy Nelson lost two driving horses on a Burlington track due to an open crossing gate. C A Foster makes extensive improvements including paint and new buildings. Frank Cross bought a windmill for his Colorado homestead. Mr Blair traveled from the divide toward Sidney this week. Will Fulton prepares for spring plowing with a busy schedule. Several eastern parties plan to build here this spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Nelson
Burlington
C. A. Foster
Frank Cross
Colo
Blair
Sidney
Will Fulton
Pleasant View News From The Telegraph Area
Pleasant View notes delayed submission due to weather and upcoming snow on Ash Grove hunting plans. Evan Stines visited Potter. Stines and daughter Lillian called on Chas Kinnersley. Courtright anniversary feast hosted Geo Hicks family and guests. goose and oysters served. Courtright wishes many happy returns. Kinnersley relatives plan Colorado claims. Sleigh riding, new garage, house expansion, and local visits recounted. Weather brought fresh snow. Eigin Heimer search efforts referenced but not detailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evan Stines
Potter
Lillian
Chas. Kinnersley
Chas. Stanton
Geo. Hicks
Henry Courtright
Colorado
Henry Schrear
Will Goding
Harry Courtright
Hicks
Will Sheele
Dessie Heimer
Eigin Heimer
Telegraph
Mrs P H Brogan Endorses Chamberlain Croup Remedy
A Wilson Pa woman testifies from experience that Chamberlains Cough Remedy is far superior and excels for croup. The product is advertised as available from all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P H. Brogan
Wilson, Pa
Chamberlain’snough
Croup
Peetz Community News Notes Cold Weather and Events
The Rev Epley arrived last Thursday and left Monday while Fred Nichol returned from Neligh Nebraska. Dr Beebe from Sidney visited midweek and Dr Swatylander from Sidney helped with Dr Simons practice during his California absence. Amos Moess digs a well as Joe Shad handles the work. Kraxberger and Son received a large shipment from Rock Island Plow Co Omaha. A program honored George Washington birthday. The crop outlook is excellent with ample moisture. J R Vernon and family moved from Olin Iowa to Peetz for at least the coming year. Peetz band adds new recruits and plans to enlarge membership soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epley
Fred Nichol
Neligh
Neb
Dr. Beebe of
Sidney
Swatylander
Simon
Latters
California
Amos Moess
Joe Shad
George Washington
J. R. Vernon
Olin
Iowa
Peetz Band
Potter Notes: John Allen Impersonator at Thornburg Hall
Potterites hear a famous John Allen impersonator and reader on March 6 at Thornburg Hall. Lent began Wednesday signaling early spring and Easter. Mr Hensen and wife arrived from Redington. Mrs Hensen to nurse Mrs Bundy. Roche and Flynn plan bachelor quarters in Thornburg flat. No word on Elgin Heimer. mystery remains. Men’s party full description promised next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Allen
Thornburg
Mr. Hensen
Redington
Weather and Farming Outlook From Union Valley News
The article laments ongoing bad weather delaying farming in late February. It notes Ben Folkerts and Lizzie settling into a new home with a celebratory send off from friends and a great grandmother's death at 106. Prospects for a bountiful 1912 crop look strong if more snow arrives. cattle suffer on dry Russian thistles and straw, prompting calls to increase feed, though current conditions remain grim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Folkerts
Ben
Lizzie
Germany
Fire safety blamed as cycle repeats after disaster
A community voices frustration over recurring fires and inadequate prevention. Residents vow stronger fire guards, yet when the next blaze arrives the pattern repeats with limited changes in safety measures.
Mysterious disappearance of Elvin Heimer shocks Potter
Elvin Heimer of Potter vanished after a January 22 ranch visit with his father and brother. Heimer stayed at C. W. Johnson's ranch to bale hay, then disappeared after asking Charles Stanton for a ride. A days long search continues with no clue and telegraphed alerts to relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elvin Heimer
Potter
Elgin
C. W. Johnson
Charles
Johnson Place
Charles Stanton
Heimer
January Honor Roll Pupils of District 138
The January honor roll lists Paul Ruhter Jesse Ralph and Blanche Bew ley and Otto Meyers. Nellie Waterman, teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Ruhter
Jesse
Ralph
Blanche Bewley
Otto Meyers
Nellie Waterman
Eastern Star Initiation At Chappell
Leon Fine and a large group attended the Eastern Star initiation at Chappell on Tuesday night. Two candidates were initiated while a jolly delegation joined at Lodge pole. Refreshments followed as travelers waited in the late train’s fireless depot, but spirits stayed high after one of their best times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Fine
S. Fishman
J. J. McIntosh
Miss Brown
Herman Schroeder
Mr. Johnston
J. W. McDaniel
Eastern Star
Chappell
Lodgepole
Governor Aldrich Welcomed by Sidney Band in Blizzard
Gov. Aldrich received a splendid welcome Monday evening at the U P depot as the Sidney Military Band outdid its records. He praised Director T H Lynch for the well formed band and enjoyed the performance despite a Nebraska blizzard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aldrich
U. P
Sidney
T. H. Lynch
Nebraska
Mrs Short Keeps Choice Line of Candies Fruits and Nuta
Mrs Short offers a variety of confections including candies fruits and nuta in her shop framing a colorful display for customers. The inventory highlights sweet bites fruit selections and a nut mix attracting regular shoppers.
Women’s Woes and a Kidney Remedy Endorsement
A promotional piece argues women suffer aches from backs headaches and kidney trouble while urging Doan’s Kidney Pills as a remedy. Mrs A Pearson of Sidney Nebraska testifies she used the pills two months ago and found relief, recommending them to others. The ad notes Doan’s are sold by all dealers at 50 cents, Foster Milburn Co. of Buffalo as US agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mre
A. Pearson
Sidney
Nebr
Anys
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Subpoenas Issued for South Omaha Officials in Grand Jury Probe
The Douglas county grand jury ordered subpoenas for members of the South Omaha fire and police commissioners to testify about corruption rumors in the Magic City. Additional subpoenas were issued for others tied to the charges. The grand jury will resume consideration after a partial South Omaha inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Board of Fire and Police Commissioners of
South Omaha
Douglas County Grand Jury
Magic City
Grand Jury
Pruyn Murder Trial Details Eyewitnesses and Rust on Gun
In Fremont Nebraska on February 15 the state argued red rust in the gun barrels at the time of the fatal brawl showing Mike Gorey did not fire. Seven eyewitnesses testified Pruyn shot Gorey twice. Pat Gorey knocked Pruyn unconscious and ordered him removed. Pat Gorey and others supported the account. Gorey denied his brother fired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont, Neb
Mike Gorey
Pruyn
Gores
George Armsted
Cook
Gorey
Pat Gorey
Pat
Wallavey
Mike
Cincinnati Removes Fire Traps Under New Law
About 300 ramshackle buildings in Cincinnati are slated for demolition unless owners fix defects and remove hazards as ordered by the new statute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Boyce Shot Unarmed by Sneed Says Undertaker
Fort Worth reports Captain A G Boyce was unarmed when shot by J B Sneed on January 13. Fred Mueller the undertaker who transported Boyce to the hospital testified he undressed the captain. Mueller was the last witness for the prosecution as trial arguments began.
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Leafdale
Winter Club
South Cheyenne Co
Walter J. Nelson
St. Andrews Hospital
Pleasant View
Ash Grove
C. J. Hellwig
North Side
Blacksmith
Peetz
M. H. Kraxberger & Son
Rock Island Plow Co
Elgin Heimer
Union Valley
THE
Sidney Lumber CO
Rock Springs
Hanna Coal
Pujo
Money Trust
American Press Association
Sheffer
Monument Co
1St Nat'l Bank
A. Pease.& Sons
Sidney, Nebraska
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