Christmas programs brighten three churches this season
Christmas programs at the Episcopal Trinity Lutheran and Methodist churches featured many local participants. Notables included Walter Snow Grace Moore Bessie Brown Jessie Smith Ray Cundiff and Anna Thompson among others. funds from school entertainment supported a new organ. The era also notes a New Year’s masked ball at the White House and repairs funded for the post hospital. A local livery venture occupies the Myrtle street building once the Trognitz property, with Coulter of Redington renting two upper floors for a hotel.
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Episcopal
Trinity Lutheran
Methodist
Lutheran Church
Walter Snow
Grace Moore
Bessie Brown
Jessie Smith
Ray Cundiff
Post Theatre
Alan Smith
Bert Braley
May Kane
Lulu Burg
W. P L. Hoke
Mildred Norvell
Rebecca Doran
Halli Briton
Mamie Tobin
Jesse Moffitt
Ed North
Percy Eskildson
Willie Urbach
Howard Hull
Burg
Messrs
Barnhart
Braley
Ikenist
Viola Cundiff
Frank Morrow
Prof
McCoy
Myrtle Street
Chas
Trognitz
G. A. Coulter
Redington
Coulter
Trognitz and
Pantenburg
Second
Myrtle Streets
Mrs Ben McMullan Dies After Illness
Obituary note for Mrs Ben McMullan wife of Jamies who died December 28. Other items: Blind Boone concert in Sidney, S D. Charles Hadley returns home from Wyoming assignment with rheumatism. Caesar Neubauer resigns as assistant principal due to eye trouble. Richard builds large stone barn replacing fire damaged one. Wm J Maneely reappointed as land office clerk. Miss Krenamer to conduct school recital for organ fund. Miss Anna McFadden visiting parents from Kimball. J Herbert Foster and Nora C Gates marry December 25. marriage license issued to George H Robinson and Della M Thompson on the 20th.
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Ben McMullan
Jamies
Blind Boone
Sidney
Charles Hadley
Wyoming
Caesar Neubauer
Richard
Wm. J. Maneely
Edna Krueger and William Gorman wed years ago
Historical note records Edna Krueger and William Gorman marriage from 14 years past. Postmaster McLernon installs new mail boxes for the second time this year due to more patrons. Mrs. Shipman's father died in Central City. Co L Jones of Hastings bought the last four sections of the St George ranch for 50000 dollars to use as a stock farm. About ten years ago Omaha business men formed a syndicate that bought the farm, originally 70000 acres, at times 70 cents per acre. Jones last purchased 2560 acres. Rev Corbett returned to Sidney from Sundance Wyoming due to severe weather.
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Edna Krueger
William Gorman
McLernon
M. A. Shipman
Central City
Co. L. Jones
Hastings
St. George Ranche
Omaha
Jones
Corbett
Sidney
Sundance
Wyoming
Christmas and New Year Ramblings From a Sidney Column
A humorous snippety column in Sidneys sense and nonsense style riffs on Christmas, New Year, trade talk, tea salesmen, prohibition, marriage, religion, aviation, income tax, and small town life. The writer jokes about coffee substitutes, leap year proposals, and modern girls while poking fun at local habits and prospects for 1924. The piece blends social satire with light personal anecdotes and local references to Sidney, Cheyenne County, and western Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
Sidney
Nebraska
Bible Class Invites Attendence at 102 C Street
The local LB. S. A. Bible Class of the International Bible Students Association meets every Sunday at 2 PM at 102 C Street. All interested in Bible study are welcome. Clara Downey, class secretary.
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International Bible Students’ Association
C Street
Clara Downey
Catholic Church Mass and Rosary Schedule
The article lists Mass times at 7:30 a.m. and 5:38 a.m. on Sundays with Rosary and Benediction at 7:30 p.m. Weekday Masses are at 8:00 a.m. Rev. Anton Line is named.
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Anton
Sunday Schedule and New Year Appeal at Local Church
The article outlines Sunday school at 10 a m and services at 11 a m and 7 30 p m with junior and Epworth leagues at 3 30 p m and 6 45 p m. It expresses gratitude for past support, urges continued church attendance, and invites public service involvement to advance the church’s Kingdom in the New Year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth
Kingdom of God
Epiphany Sunday Services At Local Lutheran Churches
The listing notes December 6 1924 Epiphany Sunday at Trinity English Lutheran Sidney and Grace Lutheran Gurley. Trinity holds church school in the morning and evening worship at 7 30 with sermon The Light of the World. Grace conducts Sunday school at 10 am and worship at 11 am with a day aligned sermon. Rev W T Kahse is pastor.
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Trinity English Lutheran Church
Sidney
Grace Lutheran Church
Gurley
W. T. Kahse
Presbyterian Church Services and Schedule
Services were held last Sabbath with attendance cut by the storm yet warmth remained. The New Years sermon will be repeated next Sunday morning. Worship at 11 a.m. Bible school 10 a.m. C E at 6 30 p.m. Westminster Circle meets every other Thursday at 2 30 p.m. Last circle meeting was January 3. Samuel Light pastor extends New Year wishes and prayers for Sid ney and the world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible School
Westminister Circle
Jesus
Sidney
Samuel Light
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church German Service at 11
St Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Church announces Sunday German services at 11 00 with no evening service All parishioners and neighbors are invited to attend W F Peters is the contact
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ST. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church
White Elephant Sale at Harper Building in Sidney
Local notice encourages Sidney residents to donate unwanted items to the White Elephant Sale to benefit a community fund. Donations are accepted Thursday morning at the Harper building or via phone with Mrs Hodgkin. items suggested include clothes, furniture, rugs, pictures, dishes, records, player rolls, and shoes. The sale runs January 11 and 12.
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Sidney
White Elephant
Harper Building
Federated church plans stir Bayard agitation
Bayard residents discuss forming a federated church as nine denominations lack resident pastors. Local citizens consider now a good time to plan for a federated church in Bayard. Sig Iverson, visiting in Dalton, now works at Burlington shops in Bridgeport and leads a 15 piece saxophone band of shop workers and heads the Bridgeport Boy Scouts band. The first Caesarean operation in Alliance was performed at St. Joseph hospital by Dr. C E Slagle. Patient Mrs P Heroux of Henry, both mother and child reported doing well.
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Bayard
Sig
Iverson
Dalton
Burlington
Bridgeport
Boy Scouts
Alliance
St. Jae’ Hospital
C. E. Slagle
P. Heroux
Henry
Alliance Times- Herald
Union Pacific burghain days draw mixed reactions townside
Potters and surrounding towns held special burghain days inviting farmers with free picture shows and dinners. The plan faced criticism from Potter business leaders and a local paper warned Union Pacific should contribute beyond sending a speaker. Dalton Delegate notes chefs Grassinger and Carlson open a new market and grocery in the Odd Fellows building, moving Grassinger’s stock from a service station and adding bread pastries alongside meat, grocery, and feed.
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Union Pacific
Potter
Potter Review
Sidney
Dalton
F. F Grassinger
Carl Carlson
Odd Fellows
Dunton
Grassinger
Carlson
D. van Winkle
Elevator at Oliver Siding Burns Down Near Kimball
The Oliver siding elevator seven miles west of the city burned last week between 7:30 and 9:00 pm. Origin unknown, possibly sparks from a train or by tramps. Discovered near eight by a passing party who notified manager Mr. Welch of Kimball. Built in 1921 by Western Wheat Co. at an estimated cost of 7,8000 to 8,000. It was insured for about zero percent of value. Western Wheat Co. also operates elevators at Kimball and Dix. Gurley Citizens. group of local boys hunting south of town. while returning, one boy left the car to shoot at something. the others started the car as a joke and fired near the vehicle, narrowly missing the occupants with a 12 gauge shotgun.
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Oliver
Welch
Kimball
Western Wheat Co
Dix
Gurley
Card of Thanks for Loss of Wife and Mother
We sincerely appreciate the kindness and help that our neighbors and friends showed to us in our sad bereavement and loss of our loving wife and mother. We telt her loss is very great. Pr. T. Higgins and children.
Burns and Wynne Submit Proof on Homesteads at Court
Harrisburg report states C D Burns and Mark Wynne appeared before the district court clerk last week to make final proof on their homesteads. Final proofs were once common in the county but have grown rare in recent years and soon the last such proof may be completed.
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Harrisburg
Cc. D. Burns
Mark Wynne
Pine Bluffs Lions Send Rabbits to Salvation Army
The Pine Bluffs Lions club donated 250 rabbits to the Salvation Army in Cheyenne for distribution to the poor. The annual hunt is planned for next week with an expected shipment of double the amount.
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Pine Bluffs
Great Player Piano Bargain
Great player piano stored near Sidney priced for quick sale. Terms given to a reliable party. Write at once for price and full particulars to The Denver Music Co. Denver Colo.
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Sidney
Denver Music Co
Denver, Colo
Wells indicate strong oil show in Sedgwick territory
Frank Hendrickson of northern Nebraska said his wells show strong oil indications. The Sedg wick Sun notes this boosts prospects for a possible oil field in the Sedgwick territory.
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Frank Hendrickson
Nebraska
Sedgwick Territory
Sedgwick
Man Earns First Corn Shipment This Fall at Market
Dalton Delegate reports John Peterson becomes the first man to bring corn to market this fall. His initial load arrived late in the week and he plans to sell about 500 bushels. Many farmers completed picking, while others have 45 or 50 acres remaining. Hugh Foy finished last week with about 50 acres and handled the work alone.
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John Peterson
Hugh Foy
Dalton
Wool and clay notes from Dalton and Pine Bluffs
John Pelster reports selling a truckload of wool for 35 a pound, about 600 pounds, delivered to Dalton, while John Troich earned 300 for three sacks. Sheep profits rise as farmers invest. Lions club Pine Bluffs hears clay tests favorable for pressed brick, not fire brick. Grandma Shafto turns 101 in Harrisburg with many postal wishes. mother of County Judge Shafto.
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John Pelster
Dalton
John Troich
Troldl
Lions Club of
Pine Bluffs
Kansas City
Grandma Shafto
Harrisburg
Shafto
Fussell Couple Visits Remington Family in Lodge Pole
Mr and Mrs Fred Fussell visited Mrs Fussell s parents Mr and Mrs M C Remington The Chicago Cuba thrower Fussell had a pretty good season last year per Lodge Polexpress
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Fred Fussell
White Swan Rescued and Domesticated Nearby Antioch
Mr and Mrs H J Keller of Garden county south of Antioch breed and study wild birds. They recovered a white swan that struck a barbed wire fence, injuring a wing. Granted government permission to keep it, they built a pond enclosure and the bird heals while becoming domesticated though it avoids the pond by day.
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H. J. Keller
Garden County
Antioch
White swan spotted in captivity in this section
A lone white swan is observed in captivity in this section of the state. Mr. and Mrs. Keller maintain a collection of wild ducks that consistently return after wandering away for periods.
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Mrs. Keller
Marriage of Grace Eberl and Maurice Gamble in Julesburg
Grace Eberl daughter of Mr and Mrs John Eberl married Maurice Gamble in Julesburg Colorado on Sunday December 2. Gamble has lived here for several years working in agriculture and the couple will reside in this community.
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Grace Eberl
Maurice Gamble
Julesburg
Colorado
John Eberl
Dalton
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Foreign Advertising Representative
THE
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Xantppe
Santa Claus
Neck of the Woods
Bob Porter
Bob
Sidney Shirk
O. K
LB. S. A
M. E. Church
Ited Lutheran Church
Presbyterian Church
W. F. Peters
White Elephant Sale
Pr. T. Higgins and Children
FORD
Hardy Motor Co
William Fox
God
Bunny Grawer
NAVY
Chase-Lister Amusement Company
Chase-Lister
Mickey
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