Railroad Notes Highlight 1914 15 Ice Crop Start
Ted Ahrens takes lay off at U P Wm Couch fills in for Jer during Don Devine absence. No wrecks this week. Potter water works hose cart arrived. next is a fire brigade. Union Pacific to begin packing the 1914 15 ice crop January 2, harvest lasting eight to ten days. Twenty men needed to fill icehouses. U P shop boys sent a floral piece for Ralph Devine s casket. Though a stranger to many, the gesture honored Don Devine and long shared work.
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Union Pacific
U. P
Ralph Devine
Don Devine
Farewell to County Attorney R W Devoe at local offices
An informal reception Wednesday evening honored County Attorney R W Devoe with twenty friends. J L McIntosh spoke for the group as Devoe received a gold watch and two sets of silver spoons for Mrs Devoe. The Devoes will move to Lincoln to join the Peterson and Devoe firm in the Bankers Life Building, and Devoe has sold his home to J M Swenson. They plan to leave Saturday.
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Devoe
R. W. Devoe
J. L. McIntosh
Mr. Devoe
Lincoln
Peterson and Devoe
Bankers’ Life
J. M. Swenson
Nieces Sought by Detroit Man for VanHorn Relatives
Casper VanHorn of Detroit seeks relatives of his brother Charles VanForn. Daughters Maud Nora and Maggie born in the seventies were living with their mother in Sidney in 1882 or 1883. Mother may have remarried. new name unknown. Any clue gratefully received.
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Casper VanHorn
Detroit
Michigan
Lebross St
Charles VanFforn
Maud
Nora
Maggie
Sidney
van Horn
Chamber session reviews irrigation convention reports
The Chamber of Commerce held a brief Wednesday evening meeting to sift committee reports on the Irrigation Convention set for January 7 8 9 in town. Progress is strong and the event is likely to be a great success.
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Chamber of Commerce
Meat Market Promise of Quality and Freshness
The ad proclaims a smile that never wears off accompanying smoked and fresh meats. It promises patrons the meats are delicious, tender, and juicy, guided by three essentials quality variety and freshness in every purchase.
Obituary of Ralph Devine of Sidney and St Joseph
Ralph Devine born April 13 1890 in York Nebraska died December 28 1914 in Sidney Nebraska after a long typhoid illness. He was the son of Don and Mrs Devine and worked as solicitor and buyer for Byers Brothers in St Joseph before returning home for burial in the Devine lot. He became a Mason early and held Scottish Rite honors. Funeral services were held in Sidney with Masonry, music, and floral tributes from St Joseph and York, as the family received community sympathy.
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Ralph
York
Nebraska
Sidney
Don Devine
St Joe
Missouri
Business College
Byers Brothers
St. Joe
Sidney Order of Masonry
Devine
Esther
Married Stafford-Jackson at home of the Jacksons
Lillian Stafford wed Frank Stafford in a private ceremony performed by Judge H. E. Gapen. After Christmas they visit Lincoln and David City, Nebraska, then reside in the Pantenburg bungalow from February 1. The Telegraph offers best wishes for a long, prosperous life together.
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Sidney Telegraph
The
Telegraph
Swatzlander Marries Miss Anna Carmen at Peetz
At the W E Swatzlander home a quiet wedding joined Arthur Swatzlander and Anna Carmen of Peetz Colorado with Reverend May officiating. Relatives attended including Dr and Mrs Swatzlander and Mrs Wason. The couple plan to reside in Peetz where both hold property interests.
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Swatzlander
Carmen
W. E. Swatzlander
Arthur Swatzlander
Anna Carmen
Peetz
Colorado
May
Methodist Church
Wason
W. BE
Dr. Swatzlander
Doran and Sullivan Marriage Reported in Toppenish and Seattle
Word comes of the marriage of WS Doran of Toppenish Washington and Miss Etha Sullivan of Seattle. No details are available but Telegraph offers best wishes for a long and happy life to the couple and their families.
Archer Jackson Tie the Knot in Longmont Office
Gaylord GD Archer of Longmont Arkansas joined in marriage to Jackson at the county judge Gapen's office on December 27.
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Gaylord GD. Archer
Longmont
Ply
Arkansas
Marply
Gapen
Ramsey Ireson Wedding Ties Denver Couple at County Office
Frank P. Ramsey and Dora FE Ireson, both of Denver, were married by County Judge Gapen at his office on December 31. The brief notice confirms the nuptials and the officiant in a formal city column item.
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Frank P. Ramsey
Dora FE. Ireson
Denver
Gapen
Two youths jailed in horse theft probe linked to Grand Island
Two young men are jailed as the county investigates a horse stealing case. Horses belonging to John Gillespie and John Fischer were traced to Grand Island where they were unloaded to a dealer and mostly shipped abroad. Two horses left with the Grand Island dealer complete the trail. the principal suspect remains at large, but the detainees may know his movements.
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John Gillespie
John Fischer
Grand Island
Death of William Ahrens in Lost Nation Iowa
Relatives learned Sunday night of the death of William Ahrens at his Lost Nation home. He was 55 and had suffered locomotor ataxia for seven years. Ahrens was a brother of the late Milton Ahrens and homesteaded south of Lodgepole in early settler days.
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William Ahrens
Lost Nation
Iowa
Milton Ahrens
Lodgepole
Clara Cox Pitts Dies in Neosha Kansas
Clara Cox Pitts wife of E G Pitts died at her Neosha home last Saturday morning from pneumonia. She leaves two young children of one and three, her husband, her parents Mr and Mrs John Cox, and sister Mrs Henry Erdwin of Sidney. Mrs Erdwin traveled here for the funeral. the Pitts and Cox families have long been settlers in Sidney Draw.
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E. G. Pitts
Neosha
Kansas
John Cox
Henry Erdwin
Sidney
Erdwin
State Apportionment For Schools In County
The state apportionment certified to the treasurer totals 1519.48 to be divided among compliant districts. Each district gains 8.36 plus ninety cents per child, with 1671 children under pro rata share. County fines and licenses raise the amount to 2058.74 as Superintendent Mrs. Stark winds down her term.
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Stark
Baby of Boggs Family Dies at Birth
The baby of Mr and Mrs Boggs in the southwest part of town died at birth and was buried Thursday from the home. Reverend May conducted the services.
Local and Personal News Highlights
Frank Hahler spent Christmas in North Platte with relatives. John Branger of Arvada Colorado visited Monday. Mr and Mrs Frazey hosted New Year’s dinner for Miss Starett and Rev May and A A Rudd families. Miss Freda Hlammer of North Platte visited Tuesday through Thursday with her sister Mrs Ea threns and family.
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Frank Hahler
North Platte
John Branger
Arvada
Colorado
Mrs. Frazey
Freda Hlammer
Mrs. Eathrens
Rush Creek Family Guests at Farm Meeting
Mrs. Bess Edens and her two children of Rush Creek ranch stay with her sister Mrs. Charles Roth and family for the holidays. The superintendent of the Colorado Experimental Station at Akron is expected to address the farm meeting Saturday morning.
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Bess Edens
Rush Creek Ranch
Charles Roth
Colorado Experimental Station
Akron
Mrs. Warnke Arrives in Burley to Visit Aunt
Mrs. F. B. Warnke of Burley Idaho arrived Monday morning to be with her aunt Mrs. Don Devine and the family for a week.
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F. B. Warnke
Burley
Idaho
Don Devine
Mrs Ahrens Joins Bridgeport Trip On Estate Irrigation Work
Mrs Julia Ahrens traveled to Bridgeport on Tuesday for business linked to the Ahrens estate lands under the irrigation plan.
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Julia Ahrens
Bridgeport
Ahrens
Christmas Guests From North Platte Visit Ahrens Family
Mr and Mrs Nels Hammer of North Platte were Christmas guests of their daughter Mrs Ed Ahrens and her family. They remained several days.
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Nels Hammer
North Platte
Ed Ahrens
Miss Dorothy Lindberg Returns Home From Omaha Visit
Miss Dorothy Lindberg came home Tuesday after officiating as bridesmaid at a wedding in Omaha and visiting friends over Christmas.
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Dorothy Lindberg
Omaha
Mrs Green of Omaha Leaves After Holiday Visit
Mrs Green of Omaha will depart tomorrow for her home after spending two holiday weeks with her mother and sister.
Nellen Visit Noted From Bitter Creek Wyoming
Mr and Mrs Jake Nellen of Bitter Creek Wyoming are visiting relatives in and near Sidney Mrs Nellen is a daughter of Nick Makr south of town
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Jake Nellen
Bitter Creek
Wyoming
Sidney
Mrs. Nellen
Nick Makr
Miss Anna Anderson Visits Franklin Family Ahead of New Year
Miss Anna Anderson of Franklin Nebraska arrived Monday to stay with her uncle H C Anderson and his family along with other relatives, planning to remain through the New Year.
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Anna Anderson
Franklin
Nebraska
H. C. Anderson
Rev Corbett Takes Charge In Boonville Parish
The Rev. A. Corbett left Tuesday morning for Boonville Missouri where he assumes charge of a parish under appointment of the Bishop of Kansas City.
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A. Corbett
Boonville
Missouri
Kansas City
Doty Family Visits Kimball Relatives Over Christmas
Mr and Mrs Frank Doty and their children visited relatives in Kimball. Mr Doty returned the day after Christmas while the family stayed longer to enjoy additional visits.
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Mrs
Frank Doty
Kimball
Mr. Doty
Sidney Visitors Bring News of Weller and Ehmke
Will Jeudes and Herman Ehmke arrived in Sidney on Tuesday as visitors. Ehmke has been ill with appendicitis but doctors hope he can recover without surgery.
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Will Jeudes
Herman Ehmke
Sidney
York visit narrows Mrs Carnahan’s paralysis setback
A. K. Greenlee returned last Sunday from York Nebraska and found his mother Mrs Carnahan somewhat improved from a slight paralytic stroke she suffered a week prior.
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A. K. Greenlee
York
Nebraska
Mrs Carnahan
Pastor's odd sermon ends with apple distribution
A Norcatup Dispatch quote records a pastor addressing his congregation with a jest about Eve discovering she was improperly dressed only after eating the apple. He concludes services by promising apples distributed to all ladies in attendance.
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Norcatup Dispatch
Mr and Mrs Eugene Davis Host Christmas Dinner
Mr and Mrs Eugene Davis entertained on Christmas Day with a one o clock dinner for twenty including relatives on both sides and a few intimate friends. The entire party then went to the Ollie Camblin home for a Christmas tree and supper in the evening.
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Eugene
Davis
Ollie Camblin
Jubilee Singers Delight Stormy Evening Audience
The Jubilee Singers appeared Monday night as the third act of the high school lecture series and delivered a splendid entertainment. Despite a stormy night a good audience attended and left pleased with the show.
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Jubilee Singers
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Jer
Potter Water Works
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Olwa
Hahler
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Kimball County
G. Neumann
Chappell
Pioneer Irrigation District
Fields State Engineer
Lodgepote
J. G. Beeler
North Platte, Mivening
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Geo. O. Unruh
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Kimball County Farm
H. C. Diesem
U.S
Stout
University of Nebraska
Snyder
Sept. State Experimental Station
Hoening
C. A. Wallace
D. D. Price
Prof. Snyder
Archer—Jackson
Ramsey—Ireson
Ike
New Enterprise
Perous
W. Hornaday
C. W. Hornaday
Clara Cox Pitts
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