Sidney Readers Favor The Modern Literature
Sidney grows as a literary town with 1050 patrons, about a third of the population. Librarian Mrs Corbett notes boys outnumber girls among borrowers and highlights the Sidney Womans club as a major patron group. Readers favor modern fiction, with authors like Walpole Cather Kyne Doyle and Grey popular among adults, and Thornton Burgess and Alcott among children. The library holds 7000 volumes and offers 22 adult and 6 children magazines, open daily except holidays and Sundays.
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Sidney Public Library
Sidney
Constance Corbett
Sidney Library
Sidney Womans Club
Walpole
Willa Cather
Peter B. Kyne Conan Doyle
James Oliver Curwood
Zane Grey
Arnold Bennett
Mary Roberts Rinehart
Joseph Lincoln
Sinclaire
Times
Hall Cain
Cott
Lewison
Mark Twain
Dorothy
Canfield
Gene Stratton
Rorter
Conrad
Ward
Thornton Burgess
Bird
Lincoln
Clarence Keelands
Louise M. Alcott
Carolyn Wells
F. H. Burnett
Gene Webser
Montgomery
Londi
Haskell
Comstock
Hill
Oz Books
Mrs. Corbett
Sid ney Country Club Names 1924 Committees and Officers
The Sydney Country Club lists 1924 committees with chairmen for Building Grounds and Sports Membership Finance and Shooting. Officers include J. T. McIntosh as president Dr M E Pettibone as vice president and E R Kratz as secretary. Directors named Roche Martin Dimery McIntosh Bentley J A Bentley J L McIntosh and others.
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Sidney Country Club
R. E. Roche
R. S. Oberfelder
Paul L. Martin
R. Y P. Kepler
A. J. Jorgenson
W. K. Hodgkin
D. R. Thomas
A. E. Phelps
M. W. Dimery
J. L. McIntosh
J. A. Bentley
R. P. Kepler
R. 8. Oberfelder
Secret Marriage Found Out in Sidney Couple Wed in Colorado
The marriage of Edna Whitaker and Henry W. Stafford was performed January 5 at Ft. Morgan Colorado by Rev. Kingsley. Stafford left for California soon after. Whitaker will continue teaching in Cheyenne County rural schools until spring, then join him.
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Sidney
Edna Whittaker
Henry W. Stafford
Ft. Morgan
Colo
Kingsley
Stafford
California
Cheyenne County
Belle M. Stoutenborough Club Election Notice
The Belle M. Stoutenborough club also known as the Sidney Woman's Club will hold its annual officer election at the next regular meeting on Tuesday afternoon March 4. Members are asked to bring an heirloom or be prepared to recount its history during roll call.
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Belle M. Stoutenborough Club
Sidney Woman's Club
Commissioner Goding Taken to Hospital in Critical Condition
County Commissioner William God ing of Dotter was rushed to Cheyenne hospital last Thursday in critical condition after a relapse of throat trouble linked to prior influenza. A Denver specialist was brought in for an operation, with no current report on his status. The relapse is believed to stem from poisoning in his system after the first surgery.
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William Goding
Dotter
Cheyenne
Denver
Coding
Tie
Sidney Entertainers Shine In Vaudeville Troupe
Four Sidney youths act as musicians, entertainers, and actors with Jack Kneeland's troupe touring the southern states. Notables include Miss Marjorie Wallick Ronald Barker and Walter Brown. The group drew praise in Beaumont Texas and at the Kyle, where Kneeland led a vibrant bill with horn sections and dance.
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Sidney
Jack Kneelanad
Jack
Marjorie Wallick
Ronald Barker
Walter Brown
Kneeland
U. S A
Beaumont
Texas
Jack Kneeland
The
Kyle
Change in Sidney phone exchange managers prompts transition
E L Boydston returns from two month leave as Sidney exchange manager and plans move to Ogallala to lead that office. A new manager should take over Sidney's duties likely Saturday. T E Adams of Grand Island has temporarily led the Sidney office during the absence. Boydston, popular with local business leaders, seeks outdoor work to regain health.
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E. L. Boydston
Sidney
T. E. Adams
Grand Island
Boydston
Adams
Ogallala
Grant Poole Injured At Sidney Meat & Provision Plant
Grant Poole son of Mr and Mrs LT Poole sustained a severe cut to the right thumb at the Sidney Meat and Provision Company by a fellow worker. Twelve stitches were required to close the wound.
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Grant
LT. Poole
Sidney Meat & Provision Company
Sidney Golf Schedule For Season Arranged
The 1924 Colorado Nebraska Golf association tourney schedule was set at Brush Colorado. Sidney will be represented by Dr. F A Barger and R P Kepler with six matches from May 4 to July 20 all on Sundays. Sidney aims to defend the association cup and individual title held by Blip Doran with Dr Barger chairing the golf committee assisted by Witham Pettibone Bentley and Doran.
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Brush
Colo
Sidney
F. A. Barger
R. P. Kepler
Sterling
Akron
Colorado
Colorado Nebraska Association
Nebraska
Estes Park
Potter
Blip Doran
Association
Dr. Barger
Sidney Country Club
RE. Witham
M. B. Pettibone
J. A. Bentley
Stork Delivers Twin Set to Sahs Family Near Bronson
The Sahs family six miles north of Bronson welcomed twins on Washington's birthday anniversary, a boy weighing eight pounds and a girl six. Dr. Taylor attended both births, noting the growing family now includes two prior twin girls.
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William Sahs
Bronson
Washington
Taylor
Sachs
Campbell Sells Undertaking Business to Bonham Brothers
W O Campbell sells his undertaking business to Bonham Brothers in Sidney with stock, furniture, fixtures, location and goodwill. Immediate possession given. Campbell to relocate to Bridgeport. Bonham Brothers already run Kimball and Sidney establishments. Bonham directs Sidney unit. Campbell plans to leave town for Excelsior Springs for health reasons.
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Sidney
W. O Campbell
Bonham Brothers
Campbell Undertaking
Campbell
Bridgeport
Mr. Campbell
W. R. Weeden
Kimball
Excelsior Springs
Miss Philson Visits Sundar With Proud Parents
Miss Gladys Philson, employed at the Kimball telephone exchange, visited Sundar with her parents Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Philson.
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Gladys Philson
Sundar
Mrs
F. M. Philson
Miss Philson
The
Kimball Telephone Exchange
County Crop Prospects Now Very Encouraging
Cheyenne County farmers report unusually favorable conditions for winter wheat with ample moisture and a strong stand, though wheat acreage is down about two thirds from last year. Corn outlook is bullish with estimates near five million bushels amid strong cattle feeding demand. Farmers express optimism that a good year will bring prosperity and feverish activity in spring work.
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Cheyenne County
Doris Frankeberger and Paul Bartholomew Wed in Passadena Calif
Miss Doris Frankeberger daughter of Mr and Mrs G W Frankeberger of Sidney and Paul Bartholomew son of Mr and Mrs E W Bartholomew also of Sidney were married at a Methodist church in Passadena California on Tuesday February 96 at 5 p m Rev Woods officiating in the presence of many friends Former Sidney residents Dave and Marie Brewer and Mr Tones attended The ring ceremony was used They will live in Los Angeles where he is foreman of a large bakery Bartholomew has been in California about five months and the bride left Sidney Sunday They are among Sidney s popular young set with many friends
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Doris Frankeberger
G. W. Frankeberger
Sidney
Paul Bartholomew
E. W. Bartholomew
Passadina
Calif
Woods
Dave and
Marie Brewer
Mr. Tones
Bartholomew
Los Angeles
Mr. Bartholomew
California
Home Talent Entertains Two Audiences at U S A
The U S A theatre hosted two fine home talent entertainments. Sidney Shrine Saxophone band performed The Rehearsal with striking costumes and dignified Shrine club involvement. A mystery dance Seven Veils impressed the crowd. On Monday, Sidney Community band, directed by Rev Light, played before the film Ashes of Vengeance and received warm applause.
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Sidney Shrine Saxophone Band
Shrine Club
Flo Zeigfield
Sidney Community Band
Rev. 8. Light
Washington Birthday Program At St Patrick's Academy
Pupils of grades three and four at St Patrick's Academy staged a patriotic program in the school auditorium on Wednesday night honoring George Washington. The program featured songs and roles including Master George Washington his sixth birthday, The Diddle Yiddle, Information Wanted, and Honor to George Washington. A leap year program is planned for Friday night February 29 with an invitation to attend for a good laugh.
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George Washington
St. Patrick's Academy
St. Patrick's Suditorium
Gretchel Barlow
BR. Luce
Academy
Moving tourist camp inside athletic park urged
Paul J. Martin reported Sidney chamber of commerce members recommended moving the tourist camp from private property to inside Athletic Park with a forty stall shed costing about 750 dollars. Labor could be donated, Joe Daniel offered supervision, and the board will discuss the proposal Friday. Burgess proposed a charge camp with 50 cent fees and modern amenities, while County Agent Willey outlined a ten acre corn contest to boost seed corn yields. William Winders chaired the meeting. B W Bonham was named next week's chairman.
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Paul J. Martin
Sidney Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Athletic Park
Joe Daniel
Martin
Burgess
Burgess & Son, Grocers
Sidney
Oregon
Willey
Cheyenne County Corn Club
Illiam Winders
B W. Bonham
Sidney Town Team Loses Two In Recent Week
The Sidney town basketball team lost 43 to 19 at Kimball last Friday, marking a second defeat this season after dropping a previous game to Haxtun. Sidney also fell 23 to 20 at Sterling on Tuesday, despite leading 16 to 8 at halftime.
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Sidney Town
Kimball Town
Kimball
Haxtun
Sidney Boys
Fils
Sterling
Magee
Sidney
Sidney Cagers Triumph Over Chappell Champs
The Sidney high school basketball team defeated Chappell Inds 5 to 2 in Chapell, avenging a Chadron tournament loss. About 500 heard the close, fast game as Sidney outplayed in passing and defense, with Chambers Jolliff Lally Bentley Wit and Poole contributing. A 1924 season finale vs Mitchell looms, with funds being raised for a state tournament trip. The Sidney girls lost 22 to 10 at Potter, with stage fright blamed for the poor shooting.
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Sidney High School
Chappell
Sidney
Devel County Inds
Chadron
Green Engers
Denel County High School
Denel County
Chappell Melage
Chambers
Jolliff
Sidney Court
Inds
Mitchell
Sidney Crew
Alliance Crew
Box Butte
Coach Green
Alliance
Lincoln
Potter High School
Potter Court
Sidney Girls
Potter
Debaters Win For Sidney In Debates At Deuel County
The Sidney high school debating team defeated Chappell high school by unanimous judges in Deuel County seat Monday night. Team members Inez Moore Kenneth Mahr and Franklin Hornaday were coached by Professor Randol. The proposition argued US immigration should be further restricted. Sidney had previously lost to Curtis Aggies here last Friday. They will debate Minatare or Oshkosh before March 21.
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Sidney High School
Chappell High School
Deuel
Kidney
Inez Moore
Kenneth Mahr
Franklin Hornaday
Randol
United States
Sidney
Curtis Aggies
Aggies
Minatare
Oshkoshop
Mrs Nicholas Paper Visits Lincoln Relative’s Home
Mrs Nicholas Paper of Lincoln arrived on Sidney Wednesday morning for an extended visit at the home of her daughter Mrs G P Krats.
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Nicholas Paper
Lincoln
Sidney
G. P. Krats
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Goding
Sidney Phone Exchange
Stork
SAHS
W. O. Campbell
Bonham Bros
Sidney Cagers
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