New Officers Take Oath of Office at County Court House
New officers sworn in as veterans depart and novices assume duties at the county offices. Oakley Otten becomes county clerk succeeding F N Slawson while J Reel shifts burden to A D Rose in the second district. William Goding and L R Barlow retain posts. J M Nelson begins auto license work. Miss Lancaster retires after 12 years. Mrs Daisy B Fletcher begins county superintendent duties alongside new attache Mise McFadden. County attorney IRB2 Kepler, surveyor Charles Gardner, and police judge G E Clark start new terms. Sheriff McDaniel and the rest continue. The paper notes broad public confidence as the new year begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakley Otten
F. N. Slawson
Otten
William Goding
L. R. Barlow
J. M. Nelson
Daisy B. Fletcher
Mise McFadden
Fletcher
Kepler
Ounty
Charles Gardner
G. E. Clark
McDaniel
Chambera
Mire
Wasson
Violin Class Meeting Before First Lesson
All violin students must attend a Wednesday meeting at East school band room second story four delock. Bring violins and stands. instruments will be inspected and arranged for the first lesson next Monday. Parents welcome and pupils absent may need private lessons at extra charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East School
Delock
Yevery
Cheyenne County Agricultural Board Sets 1922 Budget
The Cheyenne County Agricultural Board held an annual executive session at the courthouse last Saturday. Members listed include Otto Perso president and Ford Welkhorst vice president with L F Cunning ham secretary and directors Glen Bales Otto Olson Charles Deaver Otho Campbell Vern Nelson Harvey Fisher Claud Moorehead and E A Johnson. The 1922 budget was $3500 with expenditures $3027.50. board approved a revised budget of $3100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne County Agricultural Board
Court House
Otto Perso
Ford Welkhorst
L. F. Cunningham
Glen Bales
Otto Olson
Charles Deaver
Otho Campbell
Vern Nelson
Harvey Fisher
Claud Moorehead
E. A. Johnson
Local Family Injured In Collision Near Hershey
A Monday accident near Hershey harmed an Eastbound Ba family of five traveling in a Dodge. A service car struck them driving the dash into occupants. all members sustained injuries described as serious. No further particulars available. reports suggest weed fire along the road may have contributed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Overmen
Hershey
Wednesday Lunch of Business Men
The Wednesday luncheon at the Chamber of Commerce featured a harmonious gathering with A. E. Phelps as president. Secretary Johnson announced Sidney citizens were invited to visit Line Bluff to see a successful five inch centrifugal irrigation pump.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
A. E. Phelps
Johnson
Line Bluff
Sidney
J. al. McIntosh
Chicago Tribune
Nebraska
Colorado
Kansas
Texas
Canada
W. K. Hodgkin
Leonard Takes Ownership of Sidney Cash Grocery
E J Leonard became owner of Sidney Cash Grocery on Thursday and took possession with his wife. The couple, longtime storekeepers, previously worked in the Farmers Union store for a year and move to Sidney to manage the shop with their son Ted. They plan minimal additional help and expect to keep a solid family run business in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Leonard
Sidney Cash Grocery
Mr. Leonard
Farmers Union
Twins Baptized at John Livoni Home in Joyful Christening
A Sunday christening at the John Livoni home celebrated the birth of twins Floyd and Fay baptized by Rev. W. T. Kahse. Family and guests included J Nellen and wife of Bitter Creek Wyoming Nick Nellen and wife of Sterling Fred Mellin and wife of Proctor Carl Livoni and family and Grandpa and Grandma Livoni. The twins enjoyed the party and declared it a jolly world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Livoni
W. T. Kahse
Mr. Livoni
Floyd
Fay
J. Nellen
Bitter Creek
Wyoming
Nick Nellen
Sterling
Fred Mellin
Proctor
Carl Livoni
Grandpa
Grandma Livoni
They They Go Again Fortnightly Club Feasts and Bridge
Members of the Fortnightly Club held a Friday evening gathering starting at the Union Pacific. They dined generously then moved to Dr Barger’s home where they played bridge, a game with the whist removed, amid cheerful sounds from the hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union’ Pacific
Dr. Barger
County Budget For Agriculture Wins Approval In Cheyenne
Cheyenne County commissioners approved a 3100 budget to maintain the agricultural office despite some opposition. The measure was read, moved by Commissioner Barlow, seconded, and carried as the boards push toward county advancement with prudent financial resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barlow
Cheyenne County
County Agricultural Boards
Four Year Old Keith Jones Hosts Midday Birthday Party
Keith Jones celebrated his fourth birthday with a midday party given by his mother Mrs. David Jones. Besides Keith and his brother Donald, ten friends attended. Virginia Daniel helped with the entertainment and noon feast for the lively youngsters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith Jones
David Jones
Donald
Virginia Daniel
Cheyenne County Leads Nebraska In Agriculture Output
A State Department bulletin reports Cheyenne County with 724,836 acres of assessed land and 42,087 acres of state school land and highlights its dominance in spring wheat, high barley production, and strong farm infrastructure. The county shows substantial tenancy, livestock value, and farm equipment, with notes on rents, bonds, shipments, and a cautiously optimistic outlook for recovery after an unusual national agricultural year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department of Agriculture
Lincoln
Cheyenne County
Sudan
Sidney
Rede Eemer
Dalton
Gurley
Cheyenne
Sheridan
Box Butte
Beotts Bluff
Dawes
Satooo
Adams
Kearney
Furnas
Ceee Etree
Scotts Bluff
Dodge County
Dunlavey and Fisher Wed Notice Issued in Denver
A license to wed was issued for Niel Dunlavey of Denver and Mabel Florence Fisher of Potter on January 1 1928. Both were members of Sidney high school but no wedding particulars are provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niel Dunlavey
Denver
Mabel Florence Fisher
Potter
Sidney High School
Howard Madden Wins Farm Club Prizes at Lincoln Trip
Howard Madden of south of Potter urged peers to join the club and pursue effort beyond prizes. He won first prize in the Boys and Girls Potato Club and another large prize, offered by the Union Pacific Railroad Company to stimulate farming interest among youth. The award includes a $75 scholarship and free transportation to the agricultural college at Lincoln.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Madden
South of Potter
Howard
Sion Pacific Railroad Company
Agricultural College At
Lincoln
Judge Tewell and wife spend New Year in Sterling with friends
Judge Tewell and his wife traveled to Sterling for New Year’s Day to visit intimate friends and attend an event in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Tewell
Sterling
Can Sidney Become a Packing Center
The Sidney stockyards processed 61 car loads of hogs last week with 50 bought by a western packing firm for 530,000. Buyers see Sidney as a strategic point to buy and ship, potentially growing a large local industry. Packing houses could follow stockyards as feed markets and steady corn demand attract farmers, with 16,500 bushels of corn purchased locally and 624 hog carloads plus 1,500 cattle, horses, and sheep loaded through Sidney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific Stock Yards
Western Packing Company
Keefe
Brauer
Sidney
Omaha
John McCleneghan
Ithis County
Butchering Demonstrations Planned Across County
Three demonstrations on butchering meat packing and soap making will be held today and Saturday. Locations include H. H. Meyer place south of Lodgepole Ed Miles place north of Colton and George Reetz place north of Potter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Meyer
Lodgepole
Ed Miles
Colton
George Reetz
Potter
Cantata Repeats At Kimball By Methodist Church
The Christmas cantata given at the Methodist church under the supervision of Miss Frieda Hammer was repeated in Kimball last Sunday. Forty five cantata members and friends motored to Kimball and found a splendid reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Mies
Frieda Hammer
Kimball
Pupil Recital Follows Resignation of Miss Frieda Hammer
Miss Frieda Hammer resigns as organist at U. S. A. Theatre to focus on other musical areas. She held a pupil recital at the Methodist church last Thursday with 24 numbers, parents and friends in attendance, praising the talent she fostered. Bidney town boasts notable local musical potential and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frieda Hammer
Methodist Church
Bidney
Moorcroft Teacher Misa Mabel Anthony Visits Parents
Miss Mabel Anthony of Moorcroft Wyoming recently visited her parents and underwent tonsil removal during her stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Mabel Anthony
Moorcroft
Wyoming
Dawns of Hope For 1923 In The West
A New Year message urges readers to embrace hope as 1923 begins. It speaks of optimistic growth, better health, and prosperity ahead, urging all ages to face challenges with courage and to pursue opportunity. The piece underscores a collective resolve for a triumphant year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Campbell
West
Local Lincoln Bar Association attendance lists names
Local bar meeting in Lincoln last week included Joseph Oberfelder Goldyn Kratz and E L Hyde Attending with their spouses Mrs Kratz and Mrs Hyde visited relatives over the holidays
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bar Association
Lincoln
Joseph Oberfelder
Goldyn Kratz
E. L. Hyde
Car leaps on open road at forty mile clip
Mrs F Stephens narrowly avoids high speed after backing from a parking space. The vehicle suddenly jumped into the air and sped along the street at about 40 miles per hour before stopping. No injuries are reported.
Railroad News and Personnel Movements Report
Rail line updates show Mr and Mrs Mabr and Vera visiting Denver while Mullick inspected the terminal. Joneses travel to Omaha for business, Torenz Driever’s family death prompts absence, and Ahrens with Couch make Cheyenne trips. Union Pacific buys 5000 refrigerator cars. Foremen shifts occur as Riker acts, and coal storage plans move shells to Sidney. Payday relief cited amid holiday strain.
Raymond Tipton from Holdredge Nebraska Featured
Raymond Tipton arrived from Hol dredge Nebraska where he had worked for several months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Tipton
Holdredge
Nebraska
Sidney Chamber of Commerce Sets New Year in Motion
The Sidney chamber held its annual meeting with A E Phelps elected president and Tom Poole vice president. Directors named include A K Greenlee I B Grabill W H Winders C W West Howard Kennedy and A J Jorgenson. Secretary Johnson reported 130 members at peak and 73 at year end. eight months of salary drawn to stabilize finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Chamber of Commerce
Tom Poole
W. K. Hflodgkin
A. E. Phelps
Martin
Dimery
A. K. Greenlee
I. B. Grabill
W. H. Winders
C. W. West
Howard Kennedy
A. J. Jorgenson
Johnson
Galary
Sidney
Omaha Bee
Stributinag Ieeaiere Sr Kena
Sidney Chamber of Commerce Discusses Finances and Growth
Members hear treasurer’s report with a 11090.50 receipts and 1173.20 deficit from prior year. They discuss improvements, building and loan options, saving habits, and monthly meetings. W R Weeden touts local prospects after opening a Sidney store. Jorgenson urges pump irrigation and valley irrigation progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
IG -Coetpesyarree
Chamber of Commerce
Edward Furer
Grabill
Building and Loan Association
Sidney
Waas
W. Bonham
W. R. Weeden
W.W. K. Hodgkin
A. J. Jorgenson
McIntosh
Harriett Jones Visits Chappell With Young Friend
Harriett Jones traveled to Chappell on Thursday with her young friend Agnes Gyger, who had been her holiday guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriett Jones
Chappell
Agnes Gyger
Dudley Frakeberges Hosts Quiet Friday Party
A small gathering Friday night featured six couples dancing to Victrola music at a pleasant home. A nice lunch was served, noted by attendees as a cordial social event among the younger set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dudley - Frankeberger
Shor
Tailor S H Snyder Moves Shop Into Mhore Building
S H Snyder moved his tailoring shop into his store in the Mhore building with an east front to cut rent costs without giving up convenient features.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. H. Snyder
Mhore
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Daltoe
Leonard’s Cash Store
Keith
Dunlavey-Fisher
Ear Howard Madden
Mr. Mullick
Robert Jones 2
Carl C. Jones
Tuesaday
Torenz Driever
A. E. Ahrens
C. E. Couch
No. 20
J. M. Smith
C. A. Moore
Union Pacific
Schroeder
Martin Riker
Mr. Mahr
Charlie Roth Je
Mr. Riker
Robert Jones
Tom Glaseburn
Torrington
Wyewing
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