Commissioners Busy Men in Sidney County Board Proceedings
Sidney Nebraska December 28 1908 official proceedings show the board meeting after adjournment with members Halston Barlow and Dugger and Clerk Doran. Resignation of surveyor Charles R Edwards accepted. bond allowances and refunds approved. appointments to fill vacancies. tax refunds for erroneous assessments. fraternal lodge tax exemptions struck from the list. road petition filed by Allen Lough and 66 others ordered advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney, Neb
J. B. Halston
L. R. Barlow
W. C. Dugger
H. T. Doran
Chas. R. Edwards
Geo. A. Thornburg
Redington
Western Bridge & Construction Co
Omaha
Nela Thurston
Potter
John Walsh
Bronson
W. E. Chambers
Chambers
E .E. Mills
Eastwood
Lewis Brett
Board of County Commissioners
A. W. Anderson
Sation
L. A. Wright
Frank Welch Lodge No. 75
A. F
A. M
Frank Welch
Sidney
Allen Lough
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
Sidney Mercantile Company Forms From Local Mergers
In early 1910 the Sidney Mercantile Company forms by merging VanGorder and Greenlee Benson stocks. VanGorder groceries move to Greenlee corner while dry goods stay. Benson retires. Active supervisors are Greenles, Van Gorder, and Vath. Fischman plans growth and new rooms in Neubauer and Cleburne blocks. El Yaegle rents VanGorder store space for bakery and restaurant. January 19, 1910, marks survival of the fittest in local trade.
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Sidney Mercantile Company
VanGorder
Greenlee & Benson
Greenlee
Fishman
Benson
Change In Officials At County Court House
County officers begin a new official year with A E Gapen retiring after ten years as county attorney and Henry Gapen closing his practice. Leroy Martin becomes county attorney next Thursday January 7. Mia Morrison and Lewis Brett assume roles as county superintendent and county commissioner respectively.
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Court House
A. E. Gapen
Henry Gapen
Cullahan Block
Leroy Martin
Mias Morrison
Lewis Brett
Homeless Hectors Host Holiday Supper At Pacific House
The annual Christmas night gathering by the Homeless Hectors at the Pacific House featured a lavish menu and witty toasts. The lively event left bachelor guests pondering prospects as the group celebrated in festive style.
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Hectora
Pacific House
Tragedy Stalks Abroad: Father Kills Son in Lincoln Home
Herman Wiedeburg a local resident killed himself and his paralyzed son Sidney Christmas night at their Lincoln residence. Officials cite temporary insanity from brooding over trouble. Wiedeburg suffered from the final stage of Krone’s disease and Sidney was crippled. Mrs J H Wilson advertises rooms.
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Herman Wiedeburg
Town
Sidney
Lincoln
Mr. Weideburg
Kright
Death of C. T. Howard in San Diego California
C T Howard died at 2 p m Saturday December 26 1908 in San Diego after a long illness. Born September 15 1845 in Plattsmouth New York he moved to Illinois at eighteen. He married Alice Turner in 1876 and later lived in Nebraska before settling in Sunol Lodgepole Valley. Survived by wife and five children Dyke Homan Lucy and other heirs. Buried Riverside California beside son Harry. The Telegraph extends sympathy.
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San Diego
California
C. T. Howard
Plattsmouth
N. Y
Ilinois
Alice Turner
Mokena
Will County
Illinois
Nebraska
Lodgepole Valley
Sunol
Howard
Riverside
Harry
Death Valley
Tenino
Washington
Carl Homan
Sedgwick
Colorado
Lucy Howard
Lee Howard
Potter Howard
Telegraph
Durkee and Frederick Tie The Knot In Julesburg
Miss Julia Frederick and Roy Durkee wed December 19 1908 at the bride home in Julesburg. Durkee, known in Lodgepole and employed in the county clerk’s office, follows teaching in the past. The Telegraph extends best wishes for a happy voyage ahead.
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Julesburg
Julia Frederick
Roy Durkee
Lodgepole
Coun
Sunt
Telegraph
Mrs. Durkee
Triple Nuptials At Cheywad Arrive In One Day
Three couples wed on Thursday at Cheywad Fred G. Dudley and Marie Nicheleon Erica J. Dudley and Ray C. Phillipe Corey W. Dudley and Mary E. Kimball all work for Wheaton Pacific railroad. Brides wore blue gowns with satin bands. The trio then embarked on a joint honeymoon to Colorado.
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Cheywad
Fred G. Dudley
Mise Marie Nicheleon
Erica J. Dudley
Ray C. Phillipe
Corey W. Dudley
Mary E. Kimball
Wheaton Pacific Railroad Company
Colorado
Newly Elected Officers of Lady Maccabees Hive No 45
Recently elected officers of Lady Rittenhouse Hive No 45 L O T M include Lady Commander Lizzie Tobin Lieut Commander Annie Hart Record Keeper Gracie Barlow Finance Auditor Iowa Griffith Chaplain Julia Scanlon Sergeant Annie Stuht Mistress at arms Lulu McDaniel Sentinel Emma Yeagle Picket Alice Stubs
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Lady Rittenhouse Hive
L O.T.M
Lizzie Tobin
Annie Hart
Gracie Barlow
Iowa
Griffith
Julia Scanlon
Annie Stuht
Lulu McDaniel
Sentinel
Emma Yeagle
Alice Stubt
Pease and Sons Store Renovation Brightens Christmas
The firm of A. Pease and Sons celebrated the season by renovating the interior. Bright paints and varnishes enhanced the appearance of the large, well arranged stock.
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A. Pease and Sons
Christmas Socials and Visits Across Town
Ed Smith and wife with Mr and Mrs William Smith spent Christmas with relatives. Mrs Alexander returned from Minnesota after several weeks away. Sam Sweet and family visited Cheyenne guests of J McConaughy. Mrs Arthur Cohn and Miss Lillian Oberfelder went to Denver for a visit. C C Callahan returned from a Denver outing with his wife. Dr and Mrs Charlton of Clinton spent Christmas with the Bentleys. Charlton is Mrs Bentley's brother. F J Hall and wife of Fairbury Nebraska visit relatives here. Mrs Hall is sister of W E Bailey. Dyke, formerly Delila Howard, arrived from the west to visit her mother Mrs C T Howard. John M Adam of Grasmere ranch leaves for Augusta Georgia for several months. Deputy Sheriff Sager was in Bridgeport for the last time in official capacity. Morrill county to furnish its own officers. Don Ahrens birthday celebration drawn a crowd of friends. Mrs ADD Stowitta and daughters plan a Fayetteville Arkansas visit with Mrs Stewitts parents. Sidney citizen Robert S Oberfelder named aid-de-camp to Governor Shallenberger. J B Haiston travels to Crete to buy registered Durham stock for his ranch. Margaret Garner hosted a party for half a dozen intimate friends at the Low home with luncheon. R E Dillon of Scottsbluff Herald informs readers he opened a confectionery line in Scottsbluff. former local resident. The Lutheran Christmas tree and program featured Miss Lori Fuller and a vocal duet by Miss Susie Tucker and Dora Lindberg. Fuller's status as a vocalist noted. others surprised by first appearance. Episcopal Sunday school celebrated Christ’s birth with a church program and tree. committee credit to Mrs Miles Campbell Mooney. Across town and rural groups, children enjoyed the festive program.
Christmas program lights up Methodist church with gifts
Thursday evening the Methodist congregation held an annual Christmas program tied to a gift laden tree. Music and recitations by Sunday school youths delighted a crowded church and annex. Reverend Zinecker earned praise for energizing parish activities early in his pastorate.
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Zinecker
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Kratz
E.R. Kratz
American Surety Co
Sidney Cale
O'Kane
Oberfelder Block
Vienna
Clean Svitchen Iestaurant
Liebert & Wilson
J.C. Baldwin
Sipynery
J. H. Wilson
East Front Street
California Hospital
Cupid
A Parenta
Mise
Jennie Pavlat
Claude J. Smith
Nanhunt
John Paviot
Lady Maccabees
Baldwin
Cleburne
J. C.baldwin
Ed Smith
Kimball
Mrs
William Smith
Mrs. Alexander
Minnesota
Sam Sweet
Cheyenne
J. McConaughy
Arthur Cohn
Lillian Oberfelder
Denver
Mrs. Charlton
Clinton, Town
Bentley
Dr. Charlton
Mrs. Bentley
F. J. Hall
Fairbury, Nebraska
Mrs. Hall
J. W. Nelson
W. E. Bailey
John M. Adama
Grasmere Ranch
Augusta
Georgia
Sager
Bridgeport
Morrill County
Don Ahrens
Shallenberger
Robert S. Oberfelder
J.B. Haiston
Crete
Mr. Haiston
Margaret Garner
The
Scottsbluff Herald
R. E. Dillon
Dillon
Dalton
Lori Fuller
Susie Tucker
Dora Lindberg
Misa Fuller
Episcopal Sunday School
Christ
Meedames Miles
Campbell
Mooney
D. J. Scanlon
First National Bank
Rodman-Looschen
Hooper
Fremont
Orchard
Blair
Deshler
Brunswick
W. S. Rodman
Maynard W. Osborn
American Bank
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