Village Trustees Approve Fire Chief Appointment 1914
January 2 1914 regular session notes bills approved and F B Tobin named chief of the fire department. January 7 1914 adjourned session plans approve electric light plant site on lots 9 10 11 block 21 with purchase talks for 10 and 11 and an ordinance condemnation prep. also authorize engineer for survey and allow public work lights on Lincoln Vine corner and S O O F lodge may install five lamp post at their hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Village ‘Trustees
J. J. McIntosh
L. C. Fundingsland
L. G. Simon
Gus Wellner
Leslie Neubauer
M. M. Duggan
R. G. Webb
C. D. Essig
Mdse
F. B. Tobin
BE. McLernon
J. L. McIntosh
R. W. Devoe
Sidney Lodge No. 91
Lincoln and
Vine
Railroad Notes Highlight Sidney Operations and Upgrades
Sidney hosts a flurry of railroad activity with the Union Pacific storing nearly 4000 tons of coal, 1000 tons of Laramie ice, and a new 20-horse-power motor to boost the large turntable. Burlington officials W T Berry and M A Shipman visit on business as agents from Sterling, Alliance, Guernsey, and Bridgeport meet, while staffing moves bring Hart to Sidney and N Wallick’s vacancy filled. The Burlington to Denver stock show rate set at 6.50 round trip for January 1924 plus a wreck at Lodgepole earlier in the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific
Sidney
Burlington
Denver
W. T. Berry
Omaha
H. B. Dyer
M. A. Shipman
Alfred
Bridgeport
Sterling
Colo
Alliance
Guernsey
Building Boom Promises Spring Construction Surge
A surge of building is planned for early spring and summer including twenty five residences a new electric light plant and the Carnegie library. Some alterations in homes are also planned with March seen as the start of renewed activity after winter.
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Carnegie Library
Jackson's Bee Hive Store Nine Cent Sale Opens
Jackson's Bee Hive Store launches a ten day sale starting January 20 offering big bargains and low prices. Local shoppers urged to visit for value deals during the event.
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Jackson's
BEE Hive
Former Sidney Girl Marries in Colorado Springs
Miss Carrie Idabelle Burger of Sidney wed Charles Everett Carson Jr in Grass Valley Colorado at noon. The ceremony was officiated by President William F. Slocum of Colorado College with sister Miss Ann Bryan Carson as matron of honor. The groom, a Kissimmee cattle owner, is related to William Jennings Bryan. guests included forty attendees from western and southern states.
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Idaho Springs
Denver Post
Sidney
W. F. Bassett
Bassett
Colorado
Florida
Carrie Idabelle
Lloyd Burger
Charles Everette Carson Jr
Kissimmee
Fla
Carson
William Jennings Bryan
United States
Matthew P. Bryan
C. A. Carsn
Grass Valley
William F. Slocum
Colorado College
Ann Bryan Carson
Arthur Allen
Grand Junction
Cole
Audrey la Munyon
Denver
Woman's Club First 1914 Meeting Named
The Woman's Club met with Mrs H R Fuller as president pro tempore Mrs McIntosh in chair. Mrs Knox directed The Table Talk New Year's Resolutions while discussions covered the boy problem and home roles. Mrs Swan sang a vocal selection and Mrs Fuller read a paper as darkness fell without finishing the last topic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. R. Fuller
McIntosh
Swan
Knox
Shoemaker
Union Pacific Drops Hines Title System in Favor of Old Labels
North Platte Tribune reports a company-wide return to the older title system. The Hines scheme, which added assistant roles and created bulky titles, is being scrapped. Yesterday's change affected one city employee, George Smith, shifting from assistant superintendent to train master.
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Union Pacific Lines
North Platte Tribune
George Smith
W. T. Berry
North Platte Dispatchers Possible to Move to Sydney
A rumor says the North Platte train dispatchers office may be moved to Sidney as the Cheyenne double track lessens need for two sets. If done, Chief Dispatcher Zentmeyer, clerk Frank Hatch, and dispatchers Cummings and Blalock would leave. Trainmaster George R. Smith will return to Sidney, with G D Sage taking his place in North Platte.
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North Platte
Sidney
Cheyenne
Zentmeyer
Frank Hatch
Cummings
Blalock
George R. Smith
G. D. Sage
Smith
Sage
School art exhibit aims to fund classrooms and homes
An upcoming high school art exhibit invites the community to view 300 to 400 master copies, over half in color, with 20 percent purchases benefiting school picture funds. Four sessions run Tuesday to Friday, featuring student programs and evening receptions, tickets 10 cents for general admission and 25 cents for season passes.
Former Sidneyite Commisioner E Laughlin joins Cheyenne government
Former Sidney resident Enos Laughlin has been elected as a Cheyenne city commissioner under the new mayor and two commissioners system starting January fifth. He advocates publicity to keep citizens informed about city processes and operations. Laughlin previously ran a barber shop in Sidney before moving to Cheyenne in the 1890s, where he has maintained esteem among colleagues.
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Cheyenne
Wyoming
Sidney
Enos Laughlin
Farm life and stock gains in Cheyenne County Nebraska
J C Waltz recalls moving to Nebraska in 1888 with $500, homesteading 160 acres, building a rock house, and building wealth through stock and cattle. He notes initial hardships, later success in cattle and horses, owning 800 acres, paid property, banking money, and better health since relocating. Lincoln State Journal account.
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Nebraska
Greeley County
West
Old Cheyenne
J. C. Waltz
The
Lincoln State Journal
Gormley and Oliver Wed in Denver Methodist Parsonage
Edward A. Gormley and Ruth Oliver of Denver were united in marriage on Thursday at the Methodist parsonage with Rev. Hayes officiating. Mrs. Hayes and Miss Marie Mikkelson served as witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward A. Gormley
Ruth Oliver
Denver
Methodiat Parsonage
Hayes
Marie Mikkelson
Two Negro Comedians Entertain With Southland Jubilee Quartette
J. Bernie Barbour and C. E. Drayton with the Southland Jubilee Quartette are praised as top negro comedians. Their droll humor pleases the audience and their singing entertains. Hear them Friday January 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Bernie Barbour
C. E. Drayton
Southland Jubilee Quartette
Korsemeyer in Town After Ledgepole Business Trip
F H Korsemeyer of the north divide arrived in town Thursday returning from Ledgepole where he had been on a business mission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Korsemeyer
North Divide
Ledgepole
School Board Considers Future Building Site Purchase
The school board met Wednesday to review enrollment pressures and the need for a new building. They weigh buying Cicero Allen’s north lots now to avoid future condemnation and to keep future options open if the school location changes. Allen contemplates a premium on his purchase price.
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Cicero Allen
Allen
Proud Showing on Books at Degree of Honor Meeting
The auditing committee of the Degree of Honor met Saturday night with financier Mrs. Jane Ragan. Richard Blarke chaired. A healthy treasury balance was found and Mrs. Ragan has collected over 1300 dollars in the past year, likely ahead of any other ladies lodge in the city. A luncheon followed the business session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Degree of Honor
Jane Ragan
Richard Blarke
Treasury
Ragan
Fire whistle at 8. E. S. plant praised for noise
Firemen received a new brass and copper whistle valued at 57 dollars placed at the 8. E. S. plant. It is described as a hair-raising device that draws crowds to scenes and outshines drums and horns in volume. The booming sound is said to have created employment for many this week.
Altar Society Elects New Officers at Catholic Church
The Altar society of the Catholic church held its annual election last Sunday naming Mrs J L McIntosh as president, Mrs Barton as vice president, Mrs E D Worden as secretary, and Mrs R A Barlow as treasurer. The outgoing president Mrs J T McIntosh and her co workers are praised for a prosperous year of earnest church work. The new officers plan the year's work with strong enthusiasm and resolve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altar Society of the Catholic Church
J. L. McIntosh
Barton
E. D. Worden
R. A. Barlow
J. T. McIntosh
Also Mentioned on This Page
Municipal Light Plant
Power House
Front
Myrtle Streets
Railroad Notes
Lodgepole
Laramie
U. P
Ernest Stuht
Co. N. Hart
Robert Wallick
Jackson
Colorado Springs
Carrie Burger
Chas. E. Carson Jr
the Woman's Club
Webster
New York Globe
Sydney
Cheyenne County
Gormley
Oliver
Dr Rew Wear
W. ‘Hémaday
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