Banana Belt Grapples With Freeze Wave Across County
The region endures a historic cold snap with record lows from two dozen below zero to seven below by five PM. Hydrants frozen and burst as residents thawed pipes with torches while Dave Huff stored coal for heating. several towns report frigid nights and lingering blizzard conditions affecting trains and travel.
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Dave Huff
Hale
Clayt
Radcliffe
Garen
Sidney
O'Neill
Cheyenne
Boreas
Iowa
Nebraska
Mrs Semerad Hosts Kensington Luncheon Amid Blustery Weather
Mrs Semerad hosted a Kensington luncheon Thursday with several ladies. The bright hospitality lifted spirits despite the bleak unfriendly weather as the afternoon wore on.
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Mrs. Semerad
Kensington
A New Pump Required for the Water Plant in Regular Session
The Board of Village Trustees met with M W Riggs chair pro tem Gus Wellner and J J Parks present. They ordered purchase of a 750 gallon pump for the water system and sale of old pumps. A census to confirm population for a second class city, enforcement of saloon laws, tax collection on insurance firms, and bills for road and electric funds were approved before adjournment.
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Board of Village Trustees
M. W. Riggs
Gus Wellner
J. J. Parks
Neubauer
Kilroy
Marius Christensen
M. W. Osborn
Sidney
Sheriff McDaniel Seeks Reelection On April Ballot
J W McDaniel runs again for sheriff and appears on the Democratic primary ballot April 18. He is described as fearless and incorruptible, known for enforcing the law without shield for friends and for aiding prisoners with meals and job help when possible. In ten years he has consistently brought in warrants.
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Sheriff McDaniel
J. W McDaniel
McDaniel
Ideal Friday Screening “Graystark” With Bushman and Bayne
A Friday program presents the film Graystark starring Francis X. Bushman and Beverly Bayne. The silent era romance is highlighted in the cinema lineup.
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Ideal
Francis X. Bushman
Beverly Bayne
Quiet County Court Hears Single Case of Assault
Judge Chambers faces a slow week with no licenses issued and leap year’s quiet spell. One case: Will Willis, a hack driver for J. W. McDaniel Jr., pleaded guilty to assault and battery against James H. Fuller, a back driver for Fred Dresser, and was fined five planks plus costs paid by his employer.
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Judge Chambers
Will Willis
J. W. McDaniel, Jr
James H. Fuller
Fred Dresser
Willis
Mrs Pinkham Hosts Whist Party At Luncheon
Mrs Pinkham held a small Wednesday afternoon party with a luncheon and two whist tables. Guests enjoyed a charming afternoon with light conversation and card play.
County to Have Pump Irrigation
The county plans an experimental pumping station on county ground beside the fair ground. $1250 of the $1500 needed has been raised, and work will start early next spring. The county and state fund halves the cost, aiming to demonstrate viability of bringing water from the lower sheet to irrigate the valley.
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Fair Ground
Miss Lancaster Announces Candidacy for Treasurer
Miss Myrtle Lancaster has announced herself as a candidate for county treasurer. She has served as deputy treasurer under the current and previous incumbents and feels thoroughly acquainted with the details of the office. Her friends urge her bid, believing she deserves recognition.
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Miss Lancaster
Myrtle Lancaster
W. R. Wood
Bruning Man Purchases Sid ney-Area Farm For Cheyenne County Move
John Edzards of Bruning Nebraska, who recently bought a half section farm ten miles northeast of Sidney through L C Casselman of this city, was here yesterday. He plans to make his home in Cheyenne County next spring.
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John Edzards
Bruning
Neb
Sidney
C. Casselman
Mr.zards
Cheyenne County
Ideal Friday Sin Show Reveals Theda Bara and Shay
The ideal Friday program features Theda Bara and William E. Shay in the film SIN. The pairing promises dramatic romance and screen intrigue as they headline a schedule likely to draw local cinema crowds tonight.
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Ideal
Theda Bara
William E. Shay
Early Nebraska Primary Election Set For April 18
The primary election in Nebraska occurs on April 18 for county state and national offices and delegates to the national convention. Local candidates began filing in recent weeks and announcements appear as campaigns gear up amid a likely crowded field and a long campaign before the November 7 general election.
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Nebraska
Loxterkamp and Overmann Arrive as New Petersburg Citizens
Loxterkamp and Overmann of Petersburg unloaded their emigrant car here early in the week. Both are county landowners. One will reside in the Fred Seegar home purchased last fall and remodeled, the other in the new house two doors west of the Seeger place. They arrive as well recommended residents.
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T. Loxterkamp
Frank Overmann
Petersburg
Fred Seegar
Seeger
Landlord McQueen and wife leave Union Pacific Hotel for Sterling
Landlord McQueen and wife of the Union Pacific Hotel depart for Sterling Colorado swiftly relieved of duty here. They managed a first class hotel splendidly and Sterling will be the better for their citizenship as Sidney will miss them greatly.
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McQueen
Wife
Union Pacific Hotel
Sterling
Colorado
Union Pacific House
Sidney
Cheyenne County 1916 County Board Minutes Open Session
Cheyenne County Nebraska Board of Commissioners met January 11 1916 in regular session. Minutes corrected for salaries and fees and salaries for 1916 set including county officials, judges and surveyors. Budget estimates approved for general fund 25000 and roads 18000 with depositories designated and bids to be sought for county doctor and courthouse janitor.
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Sidney
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
Board of County Commissioners
Cheyenne
Tes
L. R. Barlow
N H. Troelstrup
Frank X. Rihn
H T. Doran
C. S. Radcliffe
Sherif
J.C. Ee
A. E. Tledlund
Je . Scott
A. Jo Ames
Board of Health
American Bank
First National Bank
Sidney State Bank of
First State Bank
Cheyenne County Bank of
Lodgepole
Dalton State Bank
Potter State Bank of
Potter
Farmers State Bank of
Lundl
Gurley State Bank of
Gurley
Joseph Johnson
Anna Badziong
Sidney Gains New Cigar Factory in Sidney
A cigar factory promoter Carl Stark Von Bader plans to open in Sidney within thirty days, room 2 at the Oberfelder building. He will employ two to three workers and manufacture five, ten, and fifteen cent cigars with two for twenty five cent goods. The project aims to boost Sidney's growth, drawing nearby trade and rail access, with a promising outlook for a first class factory.
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Sidney
Carl Stark von Bader
Oberfelder Building
Sid_ new
Sidney Cigar Manufactory
Wasem Seeks Democratic Nod for County Treasurer
Louis Wasem, the current county assessor and longtime resident of this county, announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for county treasurer at the April primaries. He is praised as efficient, just, and thorough, with many friends and a reputation as a citizen fit for the demanding duties of the office.
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Louis Wasem
Coury
Wasem
Besen
The Vampire Woman Theda Bara Stars in Sin Tonight
Friday showings spotlight Theda Bara in Sin, portraying a doomed vampiric figure. Spectators attend as Bara headlines this dramatic release with shadowed romance and moral peril.
Frances Willard W C T Uz Meet at Mrs Owens Home
Social and Club Affairs notes a January 7 mothers meeting at Mrs Owens home with strong attendance. Music included solos by Zella Owens and McCann and a reading by Henrietta Shoemaker. Six new members joined the Union. a parcel post sale to fund state prohibition was planned for February 4 at Mrs Shoemaker's. Watch for notice.
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Frances Willard W. C. T. Uz
Owens
Zella Owens
Miss McCann
Henrietta Shoemaker
Sidney Variety Store Combines Sale on January 15
There is little difference between a quarter and nineteen cents yet the nickel and one cent saved adds up. The Sidney Variety Store announces a Combination Sale on January 15 at the North Side Sale Barn with ample barn room for stock and property brought in for the event.
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Sidney
North Side
King Compiles Abstracts and Perfects Titles
hk. A. King compiles abstracts and refines titles, delivering precise summaries and clear bibliographic entries for legal and scholarly use. His work emphasizes accuracy, organization, and consistency across records.
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Sidney State Bank
State of
Jesse C. McMish
H. H. Ostenberg
Medlock
L. C. Opper
Road Fund
Aleck Thompson
J A Easterday
Oscar Harris
John Owens
Nels Isdner
Electric Light Fund
Murray Iron Works
J Wilsock
Nels Edner
McGraw Co
Harding
Brooklyn Eagle
Livoni & Son
The
Livoni & Son Mortgage, Loan and Insurance Company
Mhear
N H Troelstrup
Frank X Rihn
Same
C P Chambers
Ney
Sherak
O Joe
David Huff
J W McDaniel
Doran
Abe
Bode
Anna McFadden
T C Johnson
Taylor
George Gunderson
Joseph Wherry
Claud Moorehead
Tate
Oberfelder Clothing Company
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