Weather swings from heat to blizzard in Cheyenne County
A midwinter heat wave surprised Cheyenne County on Saturday with unseasonable warmth and no wraps. By Sunday a fierce white storm mounted to zero by nine in the morning. George's birthday is noted and the storm recalls a fatal 5 year old tragedy in the county. The week saw thawing after four inches of snow, minor blizzard efforts fading, and assessors counting another million dollars added to land value.
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Colorado
George
Cheyenne County
Sidney Band to Re-Organize for a Bandmaster
A late week circulation seeks subscriptions to fund a bandmaster salary in Sidney. Charles Prokop of Wahoo Nebraska, with extensive band experience, may be contracted for two years at seventy five dollars monthly. Russell Dedrick promotes the plan and reports growing signer support.
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Sidney
Charles Prokop
Wahoo
Nebraska
West Central
Russell Dedrick
Two Good Sales on February 20 and 24
Gustav Ludwig held a February 20 sale under ideal weather and good roads attracting a large crowd. Horses peaked at 180 dollars and cows at 72. Colonel Kucera acted as auctioneer with Andy Greenlee as clerk. Jurgens sale on February 24, despite wet cold snow, drew neighbors and buyers. One horse hit 187 dollars and top milk cows 82, with Kucera and Greenlee again keeping bidding lively.
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Gustav Ludwig
Colonel Kucera
Andy Greenlee
Co. D. Jurgens
Jurgens
Kucera
Greenlee
Innocent Blaze Throws Scare
Fire alarm woke residents at 3 30 am. They found a coal fire in a laundry ashes pile, with no fuel to feed it. The scare ended with thanks as the blaze caused no damage or injuries.
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America
Immigration Agent D Clem Deaver Dies in Omaha
D Clem Deaver immigration agent for the Burlington died suddenly in Omaha while with his family. He made a brilliant record in the Burlington land department and was known across several states. He was fifty years old and his career was cut short by Brights disease.
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D. Clem
Deaver
Burlington
Omaha
Burlington Land Department
Bright
Lent Slump Lowers Natters on Light News Items
Lent began last Wednesday and there is a noted drop in delicate or festive topics as readers shift away from light items. The week shows fewer items of frivolous or leisure nature.
Sidney Girls Fall to Alliance in Tough League Tilt
The Sidney girls lost to Alliance 15 to 3 Friday night in the high school gym. Edith Martin led Sidney with three field goals while Henrietta Shoemaker sank five of six free throws. The game showed Sidney’s improving passwork and teamwork as they faced a more experienced Alliance squad.
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Sidney
Alliance
Edith Martin
Henrietta Shoemaker
Shoemaker
Martin
Perry
Wright
South Nation
Hewett
Mollering
Renswold
May Nation
American Day at Club Presents American Theme Meeting
The Woman's Club met last Saturday the 23rd at Mrs Swan's new east end home. An American program featured discussion on what it means to be American, philanthropy notes citing Carnegie and Rockefeller, a reading of O Captain My Captain by Miss Radcliffe, and a book review of The Inside of the Cup. Emblems of history framed the room, and President Mrs J T McIntosh adjourned after a very pleasant meeting led by Mrs McCleneghan and others.
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Swan
East End
Washington
McCleneghan
Andrew Carnegie
Russell Sage
John D. Rockefeller
Helen G. Shepherd
Miles
Ann Radcliffe
Fuller
Knox
Winston Churchhill
Hugh Moore
Ramella Plumbing Moves to Bank Basement and Plans New Build
The M Ramella plumbing shop operates in temporary quarters in the First National Bank basement with rear entrance. Excavation has begun for a new concrete one story building with full basement on Front Street between the Pulver saloon and McFadden property. The note ends with a flourish of growth.
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M. Ramella
First National Bank
Try Try Again Potter Wages March 7 Water Works Election
Potter plans a March 7 vote on municipal water works after a narrow loss by one vote. The article argues against water systems and urges supporters to back the plan, praising the sister named Potter.
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Potter
Thomas Larson Travels From Dalton For Overnight Visit
Thomas Larson left Dalton on Tuesday and planned an overnight trip. He aimed to reach a nearby town for a brief stay before returning the next day.
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Thomas Larson
Dalton
Large Horse Sale Planned at Sidney March 14
L O Fundingsland promotes a mammoth horse and jack sale at his north Sidney sale barn on March 14. The offering features thirty stallions and jacks acclimated from chosen breeders, plus one hundred work horses and mares. Fundingsland Investment Co plans to make sales a ongoing venture with Wright and Lewis of Scottsbluff as auctioneers. This timely event targets teams for heavy spring work and breeding purposes.
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L O
Fundingsland
Fundingsland Investment Company
Wright and Lewis
Scottsbluff
Local and Personal Notices Highlight Brews Return
Mrs G Brewer recovers steadily after a Denver hospital stay. A J Wiegand, contractor near Ickes, visited the city Tuesday. Edward Collins and Josie M Lip ska completed final homestead proof before County Judge Gapen on February 21.
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Edward Collins
Josie M. Lipska
Gapen
Brimpke Couple Take Train Trip Eastward
Henry Brimpke and his bride were in the city Monday and boarded a train for a journey to the eastern part of the state.
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Henry Brimpke
Bride
City
C C Jones Accepts Post At Willis Implement Bridgeport
C C Jones has accepted a position with the Willis Implement Store at Bridgeport and traveled there Saturday to begin work at the new location.
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C C Jones
Willis Implement
Bridgeport
Eckert sisters miss weekend due to storm absence
Misses Clara and Carrie Eckert were away from school for the weekend and remained out until Tuesday because of the storm, returning to classes after the weather disruption.
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Clara
Carrie Eckert
Mrs P O Lyngwall and daughter visit Potter friends
Mrs P O Lyngwall and her daughter Ann are visiting friends in Potter. Mrs Lyngwall plans to return home today while Ann will stay on as a guest with Miss Lillian Roth.
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P.O. Lyngwall
Ann of Potter
Lingwall
Ann
Lillian Roth
Avan Wirt Promoted to Assistant Superintendent Post
Avan Wirt receives recognition as he moves from chief dispatcher to Assistant Superintendent of the fourth division after two years in the role. A favored figure among railroad men, he is described as young yet forward looking with notable executive ability.
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A van Wirt
Mr. Wirt
Railroad Notes Shake Up and Arrivals
W A Borton handles second trick again as four immigrant cars arrive Thursday. J T Davis moves to Chief Dispatcher. C W Simons returns to post after a month away. R P Collins leaves for Cheyenne due to ill child. B B Bolton returns to North Platte. Joe Wisner resumes third push. G R Smith resigns as Assistant Superintendent to move to Denver. A VanWirth promoted to Assistant Superintendent in Smiths stead.
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C. W. Simons
R. P. Collins
Express
Cheyenne
B. B. Bolton
North Platte
Joe Wisner
G. R. Smith
Denver
Sam Fine Heads on Extensive Business Vacation Tour
Sam Fine left Sunday for a long trip to Kansas City Chicago and Philadelphia. He has attended only to business long enough to deserve a vacation and plans sightseeing around the business stops.
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Sam Fine
Kansas City
Chicago
Philadelphia
San
Moore Couple Delayed Leaving Town By Weekend Weather
Mr and Mrs Hugh Moore stayed in town Saturday due to pleasant weather and could not depart until Monday as a Sunday storm caught everyone off guard.
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Hugh Moore
Potter men witness homestead proofs before commissioner
William Bunny T L Struble and J H H Biggs of Potter appeared Monday as witnesses while Mr Diggs completed final proofs on his homestead before Commissioner Q Oberfelder.
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William Bunny
T. W. Struble
J. HH. Biggs
Potter
Mr. Diggs
Q Oberfelder
One Man's Confidence
Jake Hansen, a Dalton businessman, spent a few hours Tuesday in this city. Four years ago he came to size up the country, started small, and bought land each year since. He uses crop proceeds to improve each farm with substantial buildings, and his satisfaction grows with every reason. The county needs a thousand more men of Mr Hansen's stamp.
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Jake Hansen
Dalton
Mr. Hansen
Dr Bison Eye Specialist to Visit Hotel National
Dr Bison the eye specialist will be back for one day only on Saturday March 7 at Hotel National, offering consultations and exams to local residents.
Fred Halston Visits Relatives From Denver
Fred Halston spent Saturday through Monday with relatives and friends. He is employed with the Union Pacific and runs out of Denver. Fred is greeted warmly wherever he goes, his friendly smile preceding him.
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Fred Halston
Union Pacific
Denver
Fred
Building boom underway with new homes planned
Dr Murless has already begun constructing a house east of his current residence and Maynard Osborn has broken ground on his lot east of Tom Thornburg's residence, signaling a busy season of development ahead.
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Dr. Murless
Maynard Osborn
Tom Thornburg
Lowe sells home in north Sidney to Cicero Allen
L. G. Lowe sold his house on the north side to Cicero Allen who will take possession about the first of March. Lowe also sold the east house to a South Bend man who will remodel the cottage into a more modern style. He does not plan to leave Sidney permanently, but will rent temporarily and buy or build another home.
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L. G. Lowe
Cicero Allen
Mr. Lowe
South Bend
Sidney
Tailor Adolph Swenson Leaves for Richdale Farm Life
Adolph Swenson closes his tailoring shop and departs for Richdale California to take up farming for several seasons to enjoy outdoor work. He is described as a fine young man of good habits and conscientious industry and will command respect as he makes new acquaintances. The Telegraph wishes him success in his new undertaking.
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Adolph Swenson
Richdale
California
Mr. Swenson
Telegraph
Boggs Buys Frank Plaster House in North Bend Ne
W H Boggs of North Bend Nebraska has purchased the Frank Plaster house from L G Lowe and will move his family there at once. He owns surrounding land north of the Haskell section which he will improve this spring and cultivate. He plans to enlarge and modernize the town purchase to fit his needs, marking another village improvement.
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W. H. Boggs
North Bend
Nebraska
L. G. Lowe
Frank Plaster
Haskell
Mrs Maud Leonard McCreery speaks on Shall women vote
Thursday night a sizable audience heard Mrs Maud Leonard McCreery in the high school auditorium discuss the issue captivating many minds. The lecture, reported as fine and well argued, drew appreciative listeners who noted the hall would have held more had the date been advertised longer.
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Maud Leonard McCreery
Erb Sul Drug Company to Produce Skin Salve in Sidney
The Erb Sul Drug Co led by S Fishman as president and G A McGowan and Leon Fine as officers will manufacture a new skin salve named Erb Sul. The project follows two months of experiments on eczema and other skin diseases, with a large advertising push locally through the Western Drug Company.
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Sidney
S. Fishman
G. A. McGowan
Leon Fine
Gapen
Western Drug Company
Wilson James wedding ties Denver pair in February
O Clinton Wilson and M Nelle Bames both of Denver were united in marriage by County Judge Gapen at his office on February 25.
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Wilson
James
O. Clinton Wilson
M. Nelle Bames
Denver
Gapen
Births notice from February 1914 announces three newborns
Born to Alma L. Rash on February 28, 1914 a daughter named Bertha Trene. A son was born to E. H. Hughes on February 16. Another son arrived for Jos. DB Morfold on February 21.
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Alma L. Rash
Bertha Trene
E. H. Hughes
Jos. DB. Morfold
Scottsbluff Defeats Lodgepole in Evening Tilt at Lodgepole
Scottsbluffs basketball team defeated Lodgepole Thursday evening at Lodgepole by a heavy majority. Dr. Bliss of this place was the referee. A number of Sidney sports went down to see the contest.
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Scottsbluffs
Lodgepole
Dr. Bliss
Sidney Sports
Citizens Caucus Called for Sidney Village Trustee Nominations
Citizens of Sidney are urged to attend a caucus at the courthouse on Wednesday March 11 at 7 30 p m to nominate two candidates for Village Trustee. The election will be held April 7 at the regular village poll.
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Sidney
Court House
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Ickes
Avan Wirt
Railroad Notes
W. A. Borton
J. T. Davis
A. VanWirth
C.W. Hornaday
Mdse.& Grain CO
Sidney, Nebraska
Erb-Sul Drug Company
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