Chamber of Commerce Luncheon Deliberations in Sidney
The Sidney Chamber of Commerce held a Wednesday luncheon with 26 members present. Reports covered director meetings, committee chair appointments, and plans for an underground passage at the U P. A clipping on the Kelly Well Company highlighted irrigation plans with 50 wells and a 70 percent dividend. Suggestions for a modern telephone system and fundraising for the juvenile band uniforms were also discussed.
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Chamber of Commerce
E. L. Uptegrove
Johnson
Kennedys
West
Jorgenson
Grabill
Greenlee
Winders
U. P
Grand Island
Kelly Well Company
Ionia
Yankton
South Dakota
Nebraska
Denver
Duluth
Wisconsin
Sidney la
Alliance Chamber
Nebraska Children’s Home Society
B. W. Bonham
Sidney
Phelps
C. W. West
Howard Kennedy
A. E. Warren
Rodynton
Telephone Company
Successful Annual Church Meeting
The Christian church held its annual business meeting last Friday night with a harmonious and successful tone. Mr Joe Tanier presided, Miss Bernice Foster gave a reading, and reports were reported as the most complete and satisfactory yet. The treasurer noted all bills paid and a treasury balance, with seventeen new members during Rev Hewlton's ministry. Refreshments followed in the church basement amid a pleasant social hour.
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Christian Church
Joe Tanier
Bernice- Foster
Hewltson
Sidney High School basketball teams aims at Western Nebraska title
The Sidney High School team shows steady progress and strong defense as it climbs toward the Western Nebraska championship. They defeated North Platte 20-16 in prior contests and beat Scottsbluff 29-17, Bridgeport 39-13, then lost a close away game to Bayard 16-13 after leading at halftime.
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Sidney High School
Sidney
North Platte
Inds
Scottsbluff
Pickett
Bridgeport
Green
Bayard
University Glee Club to Perform at U S A Theatre Sidney
The University of Nebraska Glee Club will sing at the U S A Theatre in Sidney on Tuesday January 23. The club draws from 200 voices and has earned praise for full chorus and soloists on lyceum and chautauqua circuits. The quartet has played Lincoln Omaha and university audiences to strong receptions. The winter tour runs two weeks to Denver and back with performances in leading towns along the route.
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Glee Club
University of Nebraska
UO. S. A
Sidney
Ani
Lyceum
Chautauqua
Lincoln
Omaha
Thieves Steal 28 Hogs From Bentley Dairy West of Town
Thieves took twenty eight hogs near market readiness from the Bentley Dairy four miles west of town on Tuesday night. The hogs were loaded into trucks and driven away, with speculation about the thieves direction. The comment notes growing boldness of dishonesty.
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Bentley
Simmons Cook Weds Helen Thomas After Steal Theme
In a Sidney report, Simmons Cook eloped with Helen Thomas after stealing away to Sterling and Julesburg. The pair married and now reside on the north side, with Simmons an ex serviceman and many local friends wishing the couple well. Mrs Cook, though new to town, is described as attractive with domestic tastes.
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Simmons Cook
Sterling
Helen Thomas
Julesburg
Cook Home
Simmons
Sidney
Mrs. Cook
Bondegard Ingwerson Married at Rev Hewitson Home
A ceremony at the home of Reverend John Hewitson saw Lavert C. Ingwerson of Lodge Pole marry a partner from Lodge Pole. The couple returned to Lodgepole after the ceremony and will honeymoon in Aurora, Nebraska.
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John Hewitson
Lavert C. Ingwerson
Lodgepole
Aurora
Cheyenne County Wheat Shipments Outshine Past Echoes
Figures show Cheyenne County shipped 1418 carloads of wheat in 1922, about 1 078 300 bushels, split between Union Pacific and Burlington routes. Some grain diverted to nearby counties. analysts say actual totals reflect hard year but remain impressive. County leaders promise growth, better seeds, livestock focus, and smarter farming as 1923 begins.
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Cheyenne County
Union Pacific
Potter
Calton
Sundl
Lodgepole
Sidney
Bronson
Burlington
Dalton
Gurney
Hunstman
Lorenzo
Cheyenne
Peetz
Dix
Chappell
Broadwater
Coun
Lancaster
Fillmore
Telegraph
Baby Floyd Livoni Dies After Pneumonia Crisis
Eight week old Floyd Livoni and his twin Fay died in succession after pneumonia. The Rev Kahse offered comfort as mourners gathered at the home. Grandparents John Tivont Jr and Mr Nelsen of Bitter Creek, and great grandfather Nicholas Mahr attended.
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Floyd
John Livoni
Fay
Kahse
Mrs. Livons
Bentley Land Company Promotes Land Opportunities Locally
The Bentley Land Company reports growing interest in land nearby. County clerk receives many inquiries for literature and information. Officials urge truthful advertising to attract new citizens and share factual details about the country.
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Bentley Land Company
Sixty Citizens in the Making Juvenile Band Finances
Sidney hosts the Juvenile Boys Band directed by B W Bonham, a 57 to 60 member group giving free services and requiring strict discipline. The article praises Bonham, notes instrument costs over 3000, and calls for community support through an auction January 26 to fund uniforms and further activities. West and Kennedy lead the auction committee with LeRoy Larson donating an Edison Phonograph valued at 135.00.
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Sidney
B. W. Bonham
Bonham
Mr. Banham
Themaclres
LeRoy Larson
West
Kennedy
Unp
Thieves Enter Shops. Motors and Meters Stolen in Sidney
A string of burglaries reported Sunday and Saturday nights includes Walker & Patterson billiard parlor entry with tobacco taken and The Sidney Motor Company office robbed of about 7000 dollars. The box car robber Herman Gold, aided by Judge Tewell, received a reformatory sentence. Henry Miller, suspected of forging a check, remains at large as police pursue him. Rupert Campbell and Ray Breternitz found their motor meter stolen from in front of the Commercial Cafe but it was later recovered. An Oliver driver pleaded guilty and paid a fine.
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Walker & Patterson
Sidney Motor Company
Rogers
Herman Gold
Tewell
McDaniel
Mr. Goding
Miller
Rupert Campbell
Ray Breternitz
Dan Campbell
Oliver
Who Will Build Hospital in Sidney
V. F. Kucera offers ground for a Sidney hospital open to all recognized treatment schools embracing medicine or drugleaf methods. The offer is generous and needed, and those with capital or influence should investigate this proposal promptly.
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Sidney
V. F. Kucera
Kucera
Greenlets Celebrate Peculiar Anniversary with Unlikely Wedding
In a store party the Greenlees staged a wedding for 24 guests with Caruso on the Victrola and Sousa marching music. The bride Roy Greenlee and groom led a humorous ceremony, amid lampooned details, odd attire, and a later plan for a divorce at the next court term. Mrs. Phelps photographed the scenes.
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Caruso
Victrola
George Thompson
al’ Greenlce
Leona Thompson
Tesla Wendtland
Martha Davis
Mary
Dorothy Thompson
Anna Kurth
Mr. Huettman
Villian
Montgomery Ward
A K. Greenlee
Roy Greenlee
Phelps
Braner Siblings Start Trip to Colorado for Visits
George Braner and his sister Helen left Wednesday to visit relatives in Bovina Colorado. On the return trip they will pass through Denver and take side trips to see the countryside, sharing the journey with relatives and friends along the route.
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George Braner
Helen
Bovina
Colorado
Denver
Miss Myrtle Lancaster retires as Cheyenne County treasurer
The final six months of 1922 show Cheyenne County tax collections of 300 108. Comparisons indicate eastern counties collected less per period, Burt County at 200 910. Motor licensing brought 12 332 and school land leases 10 700. Major outlays went to schools near 125 000 while the State highway fund received 13 474 and road districts 10 356. The treasurer’s report offers educational financial details.
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Myrtle Lancaster
Burt County
Miss Lancaster
Sidney Girls Win Opener At Lodgepole Court
Sidney girls opened at Lodgepole with a 16 to 9 win over Bidney. After a 5 to 1 first period Sidney led 5 to 3 at halftime and maintained the advantage as subs played in the final period while Lodgepole added four points. Bidney contributed six points.
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Sidney Girls
Lodgepole
Sidney
Bidney
Nebras ka Debate Preliminaries Choose Sidney High Team
Debates held in the high school auditorium last Monday with a godly crowd. The question was whether Nebraska should adopt the Kansas Industrial Court System. Judges ruled for the negative and Sidney High selected Roy Chambers Laurence Davis Franklin Hornaday and Clifford Moore as the debate team. They will face Lodgepole in January. Semester finals are underway as teachers and students work to meet exemption requirements.
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Tg Ns
Nebraska
Kansas
Dwight Frankeberger
Charles Houge
Kenneth Mahr
Franklin Hornaday
Clifford Moore
Lawrence Davin
Roy Chambers
Sidney High School
Laurence Davis
Lodgepole
Silver for Pastor at Endeavorers Social Night
The Joe Daniel home hosted a Friday Endeavorers session with games and music. P. J. Ackers presented a silverware set to the pastor and his wife in appreciation of their work for the church, and Mr. Hewitson pledged renewed faithfulness as the gathering closed.
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Joe Daniel
Christian Endeavorers
P. J. Ackers
Hewitson
Hospital News Briefs On Local Sickness
Bassett improves and may go home in a week. Dalton worsens despite initial gains as Mrs. Dalton stays with him. Atkins improves under Omaha hospital care and hopes to avoid Rochester. Mrs. Andrews improves at Lincoln sanitarium per physician’s latest letter to her husband.
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Wef. Bassett
P. J. Dalton
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Uni. Glee Club
U.S. A
Cook
Thomas
Bondegard
Ingwerson
Baby Floyd Livoni
Cheyenne County ‘Taxpayers
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