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Newspaper

Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1915

Page

1

County Dads Have A Busy Session

Cheyenne County Nebraska board of county commissioners met with J B Halston L R Harlow and Nels Thorstensen present. Minutes from Dec 1 approved and bonds set for county officials including Radcliffe Parks and Wolfe. State Auditor report on funds approved and road and highway actions ordered with several new public roads designated as 246A 240A and 243A.

J Parks Anna Xxteradden James Wolfe Lodgepole J. T. Kidney A. J. Ames Siton Soakoing Myrtle Lancaster S. Fishman Louis F. Demers Fred Lehmkuhl C. M. Andrews

Warranted payments on county funds detailed in expense ledger

A scanned ledger itemizes warrants drawn on various county funds for services, salaries, court costs, pauper care, road work, and official printing. Names include Halston, Thorstensen, Doran, Devoe, Thorstensen again, Wright, Glassburn, Devoe, McDaniel, Simon, and Wasem among many others. Amounts cover payroll, jail, Insanity cases, supplies, hauling, and road maintenance.

Halston B Halston Nels Thorstensen L H Fordwell Ot Doran Rob Devoe Nels Thor Touls Wasem F Thornburg A Blake David Huff Wright The Sidney Telegraph Official Printing & Publishing JC Wolfe Lion Pending & Surety Co KK. Bowman Same Willan Peryengy District Loward Swain Lk. &. McDonald S Fishman Co Glassburn Floyd Glassburn Millard Glassburn George Cgilidewell William Rebeka W Devoe J W McDaniel L G Simon Hse Gapen Hest Doran H E Gapen Fainada Court House Sam Fine Fred Dresser James McDaniel U Prr. Co George I Kauffinen Neb Institute Hellwig Sidney Vilage S&s Co SHS Co Dee Light Sidney Lumber Co Neb. Tel Co Toll and Dee Dee Toll Jung Essly University Pub Co State Journal Co Ginn & Co Omaha Printing Co Sag Hammond Re Stephens Co Klopp & Wartlett Co Samns Eee Los Hornaday Amdse & Grain “Vo Western Drug Co Barlow Anderson Handley Pines Fragey St. George Dmry Mantor Lincoln G Simon J J Parks John Seyfang ERATE Rey Hager August Ritter Joe Geineraness George H Clunderson A Ames A Woten Jesup Peterson NS Miller CG Carlson Daniel Walsto William A Bundy Feasterday Foley John FH Portz Russell Grader Manufacturing Co Fishman Henry Ehinke Portrey Adam Gunderson SLMG Ray Wellner W Olson J Pater Same HW Harmes Jo Byrne Hl C Jones atunnRe Frank Gilbert Allen Lough Wee Kill Tees Wen de R T Kidney Lodgepole Road Fd Raddatz Cyril Kripal Foo Ile Wales Henry Ronneker Spe Isaac Olson Reader Saecer Fred Holtman Nels Hoagland Aer K Dykeman

Dorcas Society Sale at Sidney Drug Store Saturday January 16

Look out for the exchange the Dorcas Society will have on Saturday January 16 at the Sidney Drug Store. It is going to be good.

Dorcas Society Sidney Drug Store

Woman's Club Examines Stevenson Life and Verses

In a January afternoon meeting the Woman's Club, led by Mrs Shipman, reviewed Robert Louis Stevenson's life and works. Miss Anna McFadden delivered a concise life-and-works paper. Mrs Swan read selections from Child's Garden of Verses illustrating Stevenson’s insights into child life and nature. Mrs Grabill chaired Table Talk on discoveries yielding great good to mankind. current events closed the session with adjournment. The next meeting is slated for January 16 with Mrs Swan hosting in Mrs Fuller’s absence, followed by a later session two weeks hence.

Woman's Club Swan Fuller

New County Officers Now on the Job

New county officials began work at the courthouse on Thursday with simple ceremonies. The staff includes Clerk H T Doran, Treasurer S Fishman, Judge C P Chambers, Superintendent Anna McFadden, Sheriff J W McDaniel, Attorney C S Radcliffe, Commissioner L R Barlow, First District, F XII Rihn, Second, N H Troelstrup, Third.

H T. Doran S. Fishman C. P. Chambers Anna McFadden J. W. McDaniel C. S. Radcliffe Ll. R. Barlow F. XII Rihn N. H Troelstrup

Dancing Party of Size at Swatzlander Home

A large holiday dancing party hosted by Mr and Mrs WE Swatzlander drew many guests including Miss Anne Radcliffe from Chicago University and Mr Edward Shoemaker from Nebraska University. Out of town attendees came from North Platte Morrill and Peetz. The evening featured extensive dancing in a spacious room with rugs removed and music by Mr and Mrs Van Gorder. Refreshments were special and delicious.

WE. Swatzlander Anne Radcliffe Chicago University Edward Shoemaker Nebraska University Wirt North Platte Whitelock Arthur Swatzlander Peetz Gladys Ashmore Morrill Nebraska

Married Cham bers Crusenberry in Sidney on January 7 1915

William E Cham bers and Alma C Crusenberry wed at the groom’s parents home in Sidney. Judge C P Chambers performed the ceremony, marking his first act of his county judgeship. The wedding united a ranching Sid ney Draw couple with a Peetz schoolteacher, amid family and a celebratory dinner. The couple will live on the ranch west of Sidney.

William E. Chambers Alma C. Crusenberry C P. Chambers Sidney C. O. Wells W. W. Chowins

Cotton Straub Couple Wed by Judge Gapen at Kimball

Isaac Aaron Cotton and Pearl Straub of Kimball were married by County Judge Gapen in his office on January 6. The ceremony united the couple in a simple civil wedding with local community ties.

Isaac Aaron Cotton Pearl Straub Kimball Gapen

Dance for College Girl Honors Miss Anne Radcliffe

Mr and Mrs J A Bentley hosted a Tuesday evening dance in honor of Miss Anne Radcliffe. Twenty five guests attended including Mr and Mrs Whitelock of Peetz. Mandolin and piano music complemented the lively evening and the supper was described as surpassingly fine.

J. A. Bentley Anne Radcliffe Bentley

Location Change for Thomas Olson Leather Shop

Thomas Olson rents the former Sugar Shop room and will move in February first. The space is being renovated to house his leather goods, harness and shoe repairing lines. He intends to offer a full range of his work and expand the existing inventory.

Thomas Olson

Rodman Attends Irrigation Convention in Sidney

W. S. Rodman of Kimball attended the irrigation convention held in Sidney this week, joining fellow delegates to discuss agricultural water management and planned improvements.

W. S. Rodman of Kimball Sidney

Birth of Daughter to Albert Johnson and Wife of Chicago

A daughter was born to Albert Johnson and his Chicago wife on December 17 1914. The couple have many friends in the area. Mr Johnson is foreman in the street car repairing shops.

Albert Johnson Chicago Johnson

Blaine Grabill Enrolls in Denver Park's Business Course

Blaine Grabill traveled to Denver last week to join a special commercial course at the Park's business college, aiming to advance his practical training in commerce and related skills.

Blaine Grabill Denver Park Business College

Lodgepole Valley Irrigation Meeting in Sidney

The Lodgepole Valley Irrigation Association met in Sidney from Thursday the 7th to today the 9th. Commissioner Hinn was elected temporary chairman with R A Blake secretary. W S Rodman of Kimball delivered a notable paper on irrigation gains, noting Kimball town population doubling and farm homes rising from seven to sixty five. Officers elected included A G Neumann president and J G Beeler spoke on Lodgepole Creek principles. Committees were named and plans outlined for Friday talks by prominent speakers. The meeting continued as we went to press, with full details forthcoming.

Lodgepole Valley Irrigation Association Sidney Court House Hinn R. A. Blake W. S. Rodman Kimball Kimball County A. G. Neumann Chappell Chas High Potter Fred Lehmkunhl Lodgepole H. T Doran S. Rodman H H Libby Paul Borgquist Geo. Unruh Peter Soderquist Jas. McHattan I. S. Walker Wm. Davies Jas. Booth C. W. Johnson A. B. Persinger John Miller H. G. Wiegand

High School Defeats Alumni 33 to 29 in Exhibition

Alumni team opened scoring but the high school quintet rallied to claim a 33 to 29 victory at the school gym. The match drew steady crowd interest as McMillan signaled the close amid a tight first half and balanced play. Players listed include C Parks Alumni Greenlee F Parks Oberfelder Null and Mrs Jessie Schofield with family guests returning home after a holiday visit to the Boy ranch.

High School McMillan

Local and Personal News From Milltown and Nearby

C. P. Millett returned Wednesday afternoon from a week spent with relatives and old friends at Hudson South Dakota and Sioux City. Mrs F E Warnke left Sunday evening for her home in Burley Idaho after a week with her uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs R D Devine.

C. P. Millett Hudson S. D Sioux City F. E. Warnke Burley Idaho R. D. Devine

Paul Jones Visits Knights of Pythias Lodge

Paul Jones Grand Chancellor of the Knights of Pythias spent a Wednesday overnight visit with local K of P brothers. He then proceeded to Bridgeport to inspect that lodge.

Paul Jones The Knights of Pythias K. of P. Brothers Bridgeport

Adam Nichol visit recalls Alaska prospecting years

Adam Nichol an early county resident now prospecting in Alaska visited acquaintances in the area. He is described as prosperous and healthy and entertaining to meet. John Seifer received word that his mother died December 4 in Alsace Germany. She was 81 years old after a lengthy stay with him.

Adam Nichol Alaska John Seifer Alsate Germany Seifer

County Commissioner Sells City Residence to McDaniel

County Commissioner J. Haiston sold his city residence to J. W. McDaniel. Haiston, known for his back-to-the-land impulse, plans to move to a farm to establish another farm home that reflects his country ideals.

J. 5. Haiston J. W. McDaniel Haiston

Johnsons Return From Colorado Visit After Five Weeks

Mr and Mrs Will Johnson and children return Saturday from Nunn Colorado where they visited Mrs Johnsons parents Mr and Mrs John Lerner and her sister Mrs Collart and family Will spent a week there while Mrs Johnson and children enjoyed a splendid five weeks visit

Will Johnson Nunn Colorado Mrs. Johnson John Lerner Collart Will Mrs. Johnston

Wounded Mules Break Loose in Sidney Delivery Run

The Sidney Mercantile delivery team rode from near the Fundingsland residence Tuesday and caused extensive damage as the normally calm, city-broke mules bolted for several blocks. Both animals appeared driven by a sudden fright, leaving the wagon thoroughly demolished.

Sidney Mercantile Delivery Fundingsland

Devine and daughter return from York funeral

R P D Devine and daughter Esther returned Saturday noon from their mission to York Nebraska where they accompanied Ralph Devine's remains. The Masonic lodge of York conducted the committal service. Numerous floral tributes were placed on the casket in York and here. Miss Marie Stetzer Miss Bess Sinclair and Mr. Palmer C Flourney of St Joseph met the party in York. The deceased was a Shriner, a fact omitted last week from the obituary.

R. PD. Devine Esther York Nebraska Ralph Devine Masonic Lodge of Marie Stetzer Bess Sinclair Palmer C. Flourney St. Joseph

Invoicing and advertising revive busy merchant trades

Merchants keep open for business while invoicing this week and adopting a modern plan. An older practice once dreaded is fading as traders see the benefits of invoicing and advertising. One merchant has not invoiced or advertised for seven years yet holds substantial goods hidden on shelves.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Livon! & Son Vivre, Life and Accident Insurance General Fund Chambers—Crusenberry Invoice Wieek CG. W. Hornaday Lodgepole Valley Irrigation Meeting C. Parks Greenlee Oberfelder Jessie Schofield Dorr Tarkington John Daugherty Boy Ranch Doran Shoemaker Fr Bentley Cc Rutner Clinton Oberfelder & Company the Fashion Leaders
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