Secret Gold Cache Under Tombstone Confession Claims
Death bed confession by a Montana pioneer links a $120,000 gold bullion robbery in Sidney on March 10, 1880 to Jessie G. Black, a saloon keeper. Police Chief Rogers investigates after two letters from an Ismay resident allege Black knew the buried gold, with one claim of a cache beneath a tombstone. Continued on page 8.
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Montana
Sidney
R. H. Rogers
Rogers
Ismay
Mont
Jessie G. Black
March Winds Bring Dust Across Nebraska Panhandle
Dust clouds drift through the panhandle with Cheyenne county fields adding to the plume. West of the state saw high winds since Tuesday, reducing visibility in Sidney to 300 400 yards. Motorists reported sections between Sidney and Dalton nearly blanketed, forcing some stops as winds continued. Political notes hint at mayoral race between Mayor Roche and former Mayor Schroeder ahead of Monday caucus, with little clarity on opponents for three retiring councilmen and two school board members.
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Panhandle
Nebraska
Cheyenne County
Sidney
Dalton
R. E. Roche
Herman Schroeder
E. Grabill
William Breternitz
Jack Heavrin
K. S. Agnew
Albin Olson
Dr. R. L. Hook to move practice to Rushville
Dr. R. L. Hook of Lodge Pole announces he will leave Lodge Pole to establish a medical practice in Rushville. He built a strong local practice and was well known in Sidney, often overseeing Taylor Hospital during Dr. Taylor’s absences. Dr. Forreht Chapman of West Point Iowa will take over his duties.
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R. L. Hook
Lodge Pole
Rushville
Sidney
Taylor
Forreht, Chapman
West Point
Hook
Sidney Masons Meet With Lodge Pole Men
Sidney Masonic lodge members attended a Lodge Pole gathering Wednesday night. Initiation was the highlight of the program, with I. L. Pindell Douglas Boyd N. A Mc Lean Herman Schroeder Marius Christensen Leslie Neubauer Albert and Roy Greenlee Dave Ells Clarence Hansen Carl Hutchison and Jack Poole listed among attendees.
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Sidney
Income Tax Man To Be Here Next Month
Local residents facing annual income tax blanks can get help from the federal income tax man on March 3 and 4. He will be in the basement of the post office, and services are open to all who contact him. Blank forms must be filed by March 15.
County Applies for Age Pension Funds From State Officials
A requisition for Cheyenne county pension funds was listed by the state assistance committee as flood of requests arrived at the capitol. Solomon Ricknell, 115, of St. Paul, became Nebraska's oldest man to receive an old age pension of 30 dollars monthly. February check totals about five dollars for him while others receive the 30 dollar maximum. First 30 dollar pension approved by state committee. Antelope county reports 225 applications averaging 17.50 dollars totaling 4,400 dollars. Cheyenne county lists 150 applications.
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Cheyenne County
State Assistance Committee
Capitol
Solomon Ricknell
St. Paul
Nebraska
Antelope County
Republican Session Called by County Committee
The county Republican committee has called a session for Thursday night March 5 in the district court room to reorganize and prepare for the forthcoming campaign. Leon Fine, county chairman, urged all Republicans to attend as the party gears up for a national campaign in 1936 to strengthen the machine and regain power.
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Ch’ Ae County Republican Committee
District Court Room
Leon Fine
Class B Pairings At Alliance Announced
Complete Class B cage tourney pairings for Alliance next week list March 5 games Chadron versus Harrison at 7 30 p m Hemingford versus Dalton at 8 30 p m Rushville versus Minatare and Lyman versus Chadron Harris on winner 7 p m Mullen versus Hemingford Dalton winner 8 p m St Patrick of Sidney versus Hay Springs at p m March 7 semifinals at 2 and 3 p m losers play third and fourth at 7 30 p m finals at 8 30 p m
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Alliance
Chadron
Harrison
Hemingford
Dalton
Rushville
Minatare
Lyman
Chadron-Harrison
Mullen
Hemingford-Dalton
St. Patrick of
Sidney
Hay
Springs
Telegraph Ad Extravaganza Reduces Prices in Sidney
Shoppers are urged to study this Telegraph issue for weekend value offers from Sidney merchants. The paper highlights Friday and Saturday groceries and general merchandise specials, urging budget buyers to rely on Telegraph ads. Read every advertisement, compare items with your want list, and shop downtown Sidney to maximize savings.
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Telegraph
Sidney
Nebraska
The
Country Club Revamps Debts and Membership Rules
The Sidney country club board approved an amortization plan to refinance debt over ten years with five percent interest. Dues will stay at 15 dollars for stockholders and associates and 10 dollars for special and non residents. A by-laws amendment to transfer stock, cancel old stock, and change par value to 25 dollars was referred to a committee led by J L Tewell R P Kepler and Paul L Mar for action and reporting to page 8 column 2.
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Sidney Country Club
Hanson Audit Company
Fremont
Sidney
J. L. Tewell
R. P. Kepler
Paul L. Mar
Maroons Face Tough Path in Mitchell Class A Tourney
Sidney high school cagers are paired in the upper bracket at Mitchell for the Class A tournament. If they win the opener they meet Gordon, with Chadron Chappell Bayard and Scottsbluff in the same bracket. Chappell is seen as the team to beat, and Sidney faces Gering in a potential final weekend, while lower bracket favors Mitchell and Alliance reaching the semifinals.
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Sidney High School
Mitchell
Screngling
Gerings
Maroons
Gordon Crew
Chadron
Chappell
Bayard
Scottsbluff
Sidney
Mitchell Maples
Alliance
Coffee Wright See In Interesting Battle For Nebraska Seat
A Nebraska fifth district race pits Harry B. Coffee against Cullen Wright of Scottsbluff. Coffee, who won with strong support last time, seeks the Republican edge but Wright’s broad ties and local backing could attract votes. A Sidney Republican notes Wright may pull defecting Republicans back from Coffee.
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Nebraska
Harry B. Coffee
Coffee
Cullen Wright
Scottsbluff
Wright
Sidney
Harry Coffee
Fifth Saturday Payday Returns in Leap Year 1964
In 1908 and again now in leap year 1964 February has five Saturdays. The extra day gives weekly paid workers a payday and renters an extra grace day, boosting shop activity for February.
District Class C Tournament Opens At Sidney High
Annual district tourney starts this afternoon in Sidney with eight first round games. McGrew vs Bushnell at 1 pm, Lewellen vs Sunol at 2 pm, Liberty Rural vs Goodview at 3 pm. Evening session features Broadwater, Melbeta, Henry, Arthur, and Lisco. Semi finals Saturday at 2 and 3 pm, finals 9 pm. Local support key to financial success. Sunol and Goodview viewed as top threats.
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Sidney High School
McGrew and Bushnell
Lewellen and Sundl
Liberty Rural
Goodview
McGrew-Bushnell
Broadwater
G. F.liebendorfer
Cheyenne County
Sunol
Sidney
Liebendorfer
George L. Gerlach dies at 58 pioneer Nebraska banker
George L. Gerlach 58, assistant receiver of the Liberty State bank of Sidney and former Harrison State bank president, died Tuesday of a heart attack. A Nebraskan for 50 years, he led banking and oil interests in Sioux County and contributed to liquidation work for the defunct Liberty State bank. Funeral services were held in Harrison.
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George L. Gerlach
Liberty State Bank
Sidney
Nebraska
Gerlach
Harrison
Harrison State Bank
Chadron
Sioux County
State Banking Department
Methodist
Committees Named By GOP Club This Week
Cheyenne county young Republicans heard Sidney banker A. J. Jorgenson on sound fiscal policies for the United States. He urged voters to judge candidates by ability. Two committees were formed constitution and bylaws and membership. A permanent club is planned with officers elected March 3 with William Bates expected to speak.
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Cheyenne County
A. J. Jorgenson
Sidney Banker
United States
Jorgenson
Leo J. Thomas
Jack Poole
Oakley Atkins
Evelyn Tompkins
Arthur Zike
Ralph Osborn
Donald Jorgenson
William Bates
Kimball
Do Want Ads Pay This Lady Says Yes
Mrs. W. J. Perry phoned the Telegraph to learn her rent notice could still be canceled after 15 calls for the room. The piece praises want ads for quickly connecting buyers sellers and renters and urges readers to try them.
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W. J. Perry
the Telegraph
Sidney Tied For 2nd In State Rifle Competition
Bridgeport leads the state rifle postal matches as three teams push for top honors. Bridgeport has five straight wins while Sidney and Falls City are tied for second with four wins and one loss each. Fort Crook sits fourth with four wins and no losses.
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Sidney
Bridgeport
Falls City
Fort Crook
Double Pay Day On Railroad To Save New Taxes
A payroll of about 46000 will be left in Sidney Saturday by Union Pacific as a plan to pay a month's salary in advance. Burlington, express company and Pacific Fruit Express also follow. Railroads nationwide plan this advance to save the 3 percent pension tax effective March 1. Payrolls are two weeks behind, so the move is not an evasion. Checks of 400 to 500 dollars will be received in Sidney Saturday.
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Sidney
Union Pacific Railroad
Telegraph
Burlington Railroad, Express Company
Pacific Fruit Express
Bob Simmons Emerges As Possible U.S. Senate Candidate
Two Nebraskan figures loom as possible candidates for the U.S. Senate seat held by George W. Norris. Former fifth district congressman Robert Simmons says he will file for the Republican nomination. Hugh R. Brown has petitions on file but is in New Orleans and has not indicated intent to accept.
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United States Senate
George W. Norris
Robert Simmons
Fifth District
E.R. Burke
Hugh. R. Brown
Kearney
Brown
New Orleans
Colton Community Sale Set For March 17
Charles Deaver announces Colton’s annual community sale will be held on St Patrick’s Day Tuesday March 17. A large list of items is on file and more are arriving daily. Everyone is invited to list items for the big gathering.
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Charles Deaver
Colton
St. Patrick's
Federal charter to be given loan group here during March
A charter will be delivered to the Sidney Federal Savings and Loan association at a meeting of stockholders in the region rooms of the city auditorium Monday evening, March 9. A representative of the federal department will deliver the charter. Notices go to stockholders, with proxy notices mailed for those who cannot attend, to consider charter acceptance, by-law adoption, election of directors, and actions to issue federal shares under the conversion plan approved by the Federal Home Loan Bank Board. Leon Fine presides.
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Sidney Federal Savings and Loan Association
City Auditorium
Federal Department
Federal Home Loan Bank Board
Leon Fine
Sidney
Larson Company To Celebrate Next Week
Larson Machin ery company at 634 Tenth Avenue invites farmers to a Tuesday March 3 display of the 1936 Gleaner Baldwin model with 50 improvements. Experts will explain new features, lunch is free, and repairs parts for Gleaner Baldwin will be demonstrated.
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Gleaner Baldwin
Larson Machinery Company
Tenth Avenue
Larson Company
Columbine Company
Gleaco
Baldwin
C. M. Larson
The
Telegraph
Large City Debts In Panhandle Are Given
Nebraska has no bonded debt overall but cities and towns reported total bonded debts of 83 352 468 in the last biennial audit. Including counties the state total bonds reach 93 095 800. Western towns listed include Alliance 706 327 Bayard 481 500 Chadron 596 000 Crawford 423 200 Scotts Bluff 1 359 719. General city debt accounts for 42 228 570 of the total.
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Nebraska
Ayres
Sidney
Alliance
Bayard
Chadron
Crawford
Scottsbluff
Mathers Signals Possible Run for Fifth District Seat
A N Mathers Gering banker and former Republican nominee for the fifth district congressman position hinted on Wednesday night that he may enter the race again. He plans to study Governor Landon address at Lincoln on Saturday and farm proposals before making a definite statement. He emphasizes agricultural recovery and parity farm prices as his core stance.
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A. N. Mathers
Gering
Landon
Lincoln
Congress
Infant Dies in Gurley Area Funeral Friday, Saturday Service
Laura Marie Mortensen six year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mortensen died at home near Gurley after two years of illness. Funeral services are set for Saturday at two o'clock at the Gurley Lutheran church with Rev. Dowler officiating. Interment will follow at Dalton cemetery. She is survived by her parents a younger sister Frances and grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Henry Frederickson and Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Mortensen.
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Laura Marie
Paul Mortensen
Gurley
Dowler
Dalton Cemetery
Rice
Frances
Henry Frederickson
J. P. Mortensen
H. C. Wilt Dies Here Leaving Family In Quarantine
H C Wilt of Sund died in a Sidney hospital Monday evening from heart trouble after three months of failing health. His daughter Mrs George Emanuelson of Lodge Pole was at his bedside. Funeral services were held at Sunol near the Wilt home to allow a quarantined family to attend. Interment followed at Pleasant View Cemetery four miles north of Lodge Pole, with Craig funeral service of Lodge Pole in charge.
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H. C. Wilt
Sund
Sidney Hospital
George Emanuelson
Lodge Pole
Wilt
Sunol
Pleasant View Cemetery
Craig
Memorial Service for Harold Wills Planned
A memorial funeral service will be held at the Lutheran church northeast of Potter on Sunday at two o clock for Harold Wills who died of scarlet fever. Rev. G H Boehnke to officiate. Private services and interment were held earlier while the family faced quarantine for scarlet fever.
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Potter
Harold Wills
G. H. Boehnke
Allis Chalmers to Demonstrate New Machinery March 18
A.W. Bundy local Allis Chalmers dealer plans a March 18 demonstration and picture show to showcase this year's machinery. Experts will be on hand to explain innovations and moving pictures will display the equipment in action. Announcement to follow in a future issue.
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A.W. Bundy
Allis-Chalmers
78 Page Law Brief Is Finished This Week
The Telegraph reports its printing department completed a 78 page law brief for Heaton and Heaton. The case is an appeal from a Cheyenne county district court decision by Judge I. J. Nisley. Heaton and Heaton represent appellants Eber M. Steeves and Clinton D. Dickson.
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Telegraph Commercial Printing Department
Heaton
Brown Dixon bout set as Kansas City middleweight signs on
Bruce Brown of Kansas City has signed for a bout with Young Dixon. Ameri can Legion fight committee targets March 23 for the next boxing card, pending Dixon’s hand recovery and final word from him. Dixon’s absence could shift plans. Ben Finnerty may appear in prelims if available.
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Bruce Brown
Kansas City
American Legion Fight Committee
Young Dixon
Dixon
Brown
West
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Tombstone
Jessie Black
Black
Express Company
Roche
Schroeder
Sidney Masons
Lodge
McGrew
Bushnell
GOP
Bob Simmons
Battle With
Kenny Austin
Austin
Ben Finnerty
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