Knights of Columbus to Initiate Sunday in Sidney Neb
Sidney Council Knights of Columbus will initiate a large class on Sunday January 4 with 9:30 a.m. high Mass at St Patrick's church. The initiatory work starts at 1 p.m. followed by a banquet at 6:30 p.m. in the school auditorium, with Hon. Sir Knight Francis P. Mathews and John W. Guthrie in attendance.
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Sidney Council
Knights of Columbus Ig
Berge
Ladies of St. Patrick’s Church
Knights of Columbus
Francis P. Mathews
Supreme Council
John W. Guthrie
Nebraska
St. Patrick’s Auditorium
Christmas Family Party Held by the Bassett Family
Kenneth Bassett and wife hosted a Christmas celebration beginning with a children’s tree. Guests included Mrs W F Bassett, Mr and Mrs Stephen Jensen, two young daughters, Mr and Mrs Don Bassett, Miss Dorothy Gould, and Mr and Mrs Kenneth Bassett with two small daughters.
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Kenneth Bassett
W. F. Bassett
Stephen Jensen
Don Bassett
Dorothy Gould
Red Cross Urges Help for Needy Families
The Red Cross thanks Telegraph readers for last week’s appeal and asks those in need of garments, coal, or assistance to apply through Mrs. John McCleneghan. They pledge confidentiality and invite requests to ensure children stay in school.
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The
Red Cross
John McCleneghan
Break-in at Osborn-Hink Building Offices Probed
Morning break in revealed by Osborn-Hink office workers. Four o clock discovery after Jack Poole collected items for Dr. Harry Mantor. Seven leaded glass panes broken to access each door. Some valuables untouched, about fifty dollars in gold leaf stolen from Dr. Pettibone. Earl Kratz lost a coat vest and raincoat later found. possible prior entry at Bassett's drug store suggesting drugstore search for dope.
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Osborn-Hink
Jack Poole
Harry Mantor
Yale
Osborn Family Christmas Reunion at Home
J Osborn traveled from Omaha to celebrate Christmas with Mrs Osborn and all the children. The gathering included Mr and Mrs Leo Osborn and son Ralph, Mr and Mrs Maynard Osborn, Neils Miller, and Jeme Osborn. Out of town relatives stayed several days while J Osborn, state president of the Farmers Union, was recalled to conference in Washington before his visit ended.
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J. Osborn
Omaha
A Family Day Celebrates Maley Reunion in City
A large Christmas gathering at the southwest city home of Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Maley drew nineteen attendees with many Maley relatives present. The event featured a loaded Christmas tree and a big feast, with memories rehearsed and evening feasting continuing.
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S. A. Maley
A. Maley
W. R. Maley
Lowell
J. O. Maley
0. G. Maley
Howard
Fred Kretz
Cramb and Dunkin Marry in Denver on December 3
John L. Cramb of Denver and Ida L. Dunkin of Sidney were married in Denver on December 3, with the ceremony marking a new union between the two residents.
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John L. Cramb
Denver
Ida L. Dunkin
Sidney
Donations To A Civic Christmas Tree Fund
A full donor list for the municipal Christmas tree fund is published, showing wide support for continuing the project. Contributions range from 2.50 to 101.00, with organizations such as the American Legion Auxiliary, Knights of Columbus, Sidney Shrine Club, Carpenter's Union, Ku Klux Klan, and local clubs among the donors.
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American Legion
Knights of Columbus
Sidney Shrine Club
Carpenter’s Union
Ku Klux Klan
Esther Star
Woman's Benefit Association
Sidney Post
Masonie
Andee
Aden Nee
New Year Welcomed by Young and Old at Hardy's Hall
The old year was danced out at Hardy's hall to Grabill's Merrymakers with a large turnout from the city and nearby districts. Watch parties in homes and churches marked the passing of 1924 as 1925 was welcomed, with hopes for a prosperous year ahead.
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Hardy's Hall
Grabill
Mrs. J. J. McIntosh Improves After Illness
Reports from Dr. Roche indicate Mrs. J. J. McIntosh has shown a slight but steady improvement after a prolonged spell of jaundice and severe illness. Neighbors and family note the progress as welcome news after days of confinement to bed.
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J. J. McIntosh
Roche
Nativity Pageant Glows At Methodist Church Crowd Pleased
The Nativity pageant presented Sunday evening at the Methodist church delighted a large crowd despite cold weather. A hidden choir sang the anthem and soloists performed as the Christmas story was vividly enacted.
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Methodist Church
Family Christmas Party Highlights Neighborhood Cheer
Mr and Mrs Chaney hosted a full day Christmas celebration on the north side with guests Miss Jessie Bartholomew Miss Dessie Bartholomew Joe Bartholomew Roy Bartholomew and wife and baby from Bridgeport and Jim Beekman from North Platte.
Mrs W W Jordon Hosts Bridge Luncheon Guests
Mrs W W Jordon hosted a bridge luncheon on Tuesday in honor of house guests Mrs Helen Jordon and Mrs Winifred Doane of Denver and Mrs Ben Shrimpton and Miss Helen Shrimpton of Ainsworth Nebraska and Mrs Gordon Bryant of Tekamah.
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W. W.jordon
Helen Jordon
Winifred. Doane
Denver
Ben Shrimpton
Helen Shrimpton
Ainsworth
Nebr
Gordon
Bryant
Tekamah
Christmas Homecoming At Shipman Family Celebrates
The M. A. Shipman home enjoyed a gay Christmas with family gathered for the holiday. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Root of Laramie and Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Shipman Jr and baby Jean of Peets were home for the feast. Donald Shipman was the jolliest Santa Claus. The Roots then visited relatives in Wood River, Nebraska.
Year of 1924 in Sidney highlights a string of local events
A chronology of Sidney Nebraska and Cheyenne County happenings in 1924 notes deaths of Asa Remsberg and Jesse McNish, a night school launch, corn shipments, Twin births, road and school improvements, a Mikado production, a DeMolay anniversary, marriage and business openings, car and plane incidents, farm and civic activities, and memorials including a war cannon dedication and a Burlington depot start. The record tracks local officials, fires, floods, hospital notes, and social events across months from January to fall, with many notable residents, movements, and community actions.
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Charles Semcrad
Omaha
Bert Steele
Radcliffe
Hodgkin
Hyde
Rippe
Charles Semerad
Sachs
Goding
Sheriff McDaniel
Cheyenne County
Fred Stephens
Bernice Kelly
Nellie
Poe
Donald Bassett
Mabel Dinsmore
Portland
Lincoln Highway East
Hardy
Sidney Hotel
Russell Dedrick
Les Neubauer
Lena Jessen
James Seda
Sidney
George McKinley
Francis A. Chapman
Charles Mann
Albuquerque
Joe Hassenstab
Mary Armuth
Henry M. Williams
Mary McIntosh
Tewell
Holdredge
Minnie Wood
Elvin Johnson
J.w.wedaniel
Charles Gross
Cinderella Selch
August Rudd
U. Ps
Jake Mahr
Cheyenne County Farmers Union
Kruegers
New Burlington
Business Institute
Farmers Union Taxpayers Vigilance Committee
Hugh McFadden
Roseburg
Ore
Bar Association of District
Harold Schroeder
Ralph D Pierce
Telegraph
Hunt
Bordwell
Oren ‘Maley
National Bank
Wells
Hahler
Sherrerd
Charlotte Good
K. C
Fedéral Road
Avil
Leroy Larson
Wey
Miles
Greenlees
Harry Twin
AL Bauer
Grace Edens
D. C
Dimick
Julian ‘Grage
Frank
Brevena
Isnil ‘Crossing
Charlie “Anderson
Max
Gurléy
Corn Palace
Lyle Pearson
Sunol
Slayter
Wooldridge
A. B. Johnson
Glenn Wise
Burns
Lodge Pole
Postofice
Willey
Harold Tobin
Dorothy
Wright
Inch
Fain
Closman
the. Telegraph
Chester, Krueger
Wreck County
Bentley
Gus
J. Findley -Thurstensen
First National Bank
Cheyenne County Company
LeSueur
GALA WINDOWS FOR HOLIDAYS
Christmas week brought bright shop windows in the business district with festive greens and reds and attractive goods on display. Cold weather cut Christmas trade, but as temperatures moderated each day shopping picked up with belated purchases. Mr and Mrs Frank Chick enjoyed Christmas at home with their daughter and her family from Otis Colorado including Oma Chick.
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Frank Chick
Ralph Bushong
Otis
Colo
Oma Chick
Van Ness Theis Tie Knot in Christmas Wedding
Virgil Van Ness of Sidney and Miss Agnes Theis of Nebraska City united in marriage on December 24 marking a local holiday wedding with both families attending and a simple civil ceremony.
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Virgil van Ness
Sidney
Agnes Theis
Nebraska City
Taking Invoices and Year End Business Review
The article notes businessmen closing the year with stocktaking and a general completion of invoices. It mentions Mrs. W. B. Pittman and nephew Everette Sakens traveling to Randolph Nebraska due to illness in the family, and EB. H. Seeger of Sundl visiting Sidney on Wednesday.
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Pittman
Everette Sakens
Randolph
Nebr
Everette
EB. H. Seeger of
Sundl
Sidney
Chronicle of Sidney events and obituaries highlights
A compiled list of local happenings from Sidney detailing deaths and notable incidents from October to December, including Mrs. Charles A. Cords death, Ernest Kruse and Frank Irwin incidents, sheriff injuries, car wrecks, Armistice Day observances, elections, and community milestones. It notes civic activities, club conventions, farm and school news, and obituaries such as M. J. Sanders.
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Ernest Kruse
Anayer
Charles A. Cords
Winch of
Omaha
Liberty
Frank Irwin
Harm Eckert
Dalton
Verlinder
Sidney
Denver
Rupert Campbell
Elvira Cambell
Burlington
Spearow
A Years Business at Sidney Stock Yards
A Sidney record shows Union Pacific stock yards handled 985 car loads of hogs and 501 of sheep in 1924, plus 677 cattle and 16 horses. The yard feasts 76 000 bushels of grain and 465 tons of hay locally, with a 2000 hog work shed and a 3200 acre pasture for cattle and sheep. Disinfection and hoof and mouth measures guard the yard, which employs four to fifteen workers at peak times. Albany Ga.
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Union Pacific
John E. McCleneghan
Locality Yard Plans Prompt Pondering Chance
A fragment notes discussion about the feasibility of granting yards in the area. The text references Thoagiana and an unspecified authority evaluating the proposal and potential local impact. Timeframe and participants are unclear due to damaged wording.
Hunters Have Luck As Needy Hunters Find Food
A garbled report describes a rabbit hunt scheduled last Sunday in county fields. Nearly 900 rabbits were trapped or culled, with some rejected as undesirable, and the game being packed and shipped to Omaha.
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Kepler
Omaha
One Day's Cashled in by County Treasurer Nelson
The county treasurer Nelson reports a record day issuing motor licenses with $1500 in cash received at the counter. Citizens paid taxes promptly, signaling easier money conditions. Miss Bailey Gould assisted in the rush.
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Nelson
Baily
Gould Ys
Christmas Dinner With Dr Witham and Friends
A fragment recalls Dr Witham starting Christmas with friends the Weedans and the Bargers joining breakfast. After nine weeks illness he joined the July party of families for Christmas dinner at home with his wife present.
Fire Devours Three Cars in Lodge Pole Area
A heavy fire struck near Lodge Pole, consuming three automobiles. The blaze appeared to have started earlier at night and was discovered with the vehicles cooling and no explosion detected. The report notes Thomas Howarter among nearby residents.
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Thomas Howarter
Zella Owens Visiting Holidays in Elko
Miss Zella Owens, a kindergarten teacher in Elko, Nevada, is spending holidays with her parents Mr and Mrs S O Owens.
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Zella
Owens
So. R. Owens
Elko
Nevada
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the Osborn
Asa Remsberg
Rush ‘Creek Land and Live Stock Co
Earl Silen
Jesse McNish
Frank Heinzman
Sidney High School
Huff
Oma
Kenneth and
Donald Basset
Bassett’s Pharmacy
A. J. Davison
Eva Miles
Byron J. Flinter
van Ness
Theis
B. M
J. H. Mahr
Charles Gardner
Legion
Liebendorfer
Green
William Lisco
A. E. Treder
Glenn
Alice Chesebro
M. _Nelson
Green River
A. A. Mahr
State Federation of Womans Clubs
J. Shoemaker
Mayo Brothers
Farmers Union
Dix
Mhiracle
Pirates of Pen‘sance
Franklin Hornaday
Cecil Jones
Boling
Mercury
Marine Christensen
Tri-County Bankers
K.D. Bassett
Pharmeciat
Parent-Teathers
M. J. Sanders
Sidney Stock Yards
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