Cheyenne County Leads in Wheat and Livestock Yields
The January Nebraska State Board of Agriculture bulletin ranks Cheyenne County highly in 1915 crops. It notes Cheyenne as second in spring wheat yield, seventh in winter wheat, eighth in oats, and seventh in corn, rye, and barley per acre. It highlights substantial poultry, butter, milk, and cream values, and praises local farmers across a 650-strong count of farmers for their productivity.
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Nebraska State Board of Agriculture
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
Box Butte
York County
Lincoln County
Saunders
Sheridan
Saunders County
Sheridan County
Cheyenne
Scotts- Hluff
Cuming
First National Elect Directors And Officers Reappointed
At the annual meeting of First National bank the old directors were re elected B. A. Jones J. W. Harper Mrs Julia Ahrens Mrs Julia Scanlon and Mrs Josephine Jones. At the meeting of directors the following officers were elected for the ensuing year B A Jones President Mrs Julia Ahrens Vice President L Neubauer Cashier. The bank has enjoyed a year of prosperity and the present management expect to continue their system of doing business to bring further prosperity.
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First National Bank
B. A. Jones
J. W. Harper
Julia Ahrens
Julia Scanlon
Josephine Jones
B. A Jones
L. Neubauer
Fire Damages Dr. Ames Building in Potter
A Sunday night blaze at about 2 am gutted the interior of Dr. A. Ames drug store occupied by Leroy Larsen in Potter. Stock destroyed. brick walls remain. Weather favors rebuilding. city water and community aid helped save additional property.
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Potter
Dr. A. Ames
Leroy Larsen
Dr. Ames
Clayton S. Radcliffe Seeks Second Term as County Attorney
Clayton S. Radcliffe announces his candidacy for a second term as County Attorney. He notes success in finishing the Johnson case, which enriched the county by more than 4000 dollars, and touts an economical administration throughout his tenure.
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Clayton S. Radcliffe
Radcliffe
Johnson
Dollar Wheat Propels Farmers Toward Prosperity
Dollar wheat finally gains traction and the investors who held their shares now look to profit. Since time immemorial, the phrase has signified prosperity and affluence in farming circles. The speaker welcomes the luck coming to diligent farmers.
Court House Water Leak Creates Minor Flooding
A frozen pipe at the courthouse burst after hours, leaking into the treasurer’s office and basement restrooms. Custodial staff baled and mopped up the water as the incident highlighted the small trials of daily life in public buildings.
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Court House
Denver stock show draws vast citizen contingent
A huge crowd from our city traveled to Denver for the stock show. The turnout was so large that officials abandoned efforts to record every name and now struggle to know who will return. The event remains the principal draw of the trip.
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Denver
Eye surgery in Omaha saves eye after tumor removal
Joseph Allen traveled to Omaha Sunday with his son Scott for an eye operation. Doctors removed a large tumor and reported the procedure very successful, with the eye likely to be saved.
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Joseph Allen
Omaha
Scott
Fundingsland Attends Omaha Implement Dealers Convention
L. O. Fundingsland traveled to Omaha on Wednesday night to join a convention of implement dealers, seeking industry discussions and networking opportunities.
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L. O. Fundingsland
Omaha
Norway Focus Domestics at DOrOr Club Meeting
The B M.S. Club held a well attended meeting led by hostess Mrs. J. FE. Swatzlander with a Norway theme. Members recited Cities of Norway, read Henry Ibsen, and heard Norway readings by Mrs. J. T. McIntosh alongside Grieg piano selections and notes on famous Norwegian women. A Laugh-a-lotts party hosted by Miss Mary McIntosh capped the week with lively hospitality and grand refreshments.
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J. FE. Swatzlander
Norway
Dutcher
Henry Ibsen
Stoddard
J. T. McIntosh
Grieg
Charles Mann
Ida . Swatzlander
Ahrens
Mary McIntosh
Three Denver Holiday Memories Leave Girls Hopeful
Misses Helen Bassett Mary Mc Intosh and Leona Oberfelder do not enjoy the school routine as much after three lively weeks in Denver with chaperone mothers. They remain hopeful for another similar holiday next year.
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Helen Bassett
Mary McIntosh
Leona Oberfelder
Denver
Eva Miles Hosts Evening for San Francisco Club
Miss Eva Miles entertained her select San Francisco club with a seven o’clock dinner and cards on Tuesday night. Colonel Raymond Frank of Denver attended as a dinner guest at the Oberfelder home Wednesday evening.
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Eva Miles
S. F
Raymond Frank
Denver
Oberfelder
Mrs J L McIntosh Hosts Luncheon and Bridge Afternoon
Mrs J L McIntosh entertained at a luncheon and bridge gathering for two tables on Thursday afternoon, with guests enjoying the social event and card play in a cordial setting.
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J. L. McIntosh
Sheriff Rewards: Mada Chaon Recurved Parole Violation
Sheriff McDaniel and Deputy Hunt pocket twenty five dollars each as reward for recapturing Mada A Chaon who fled parole to Sidney. Mada boarded a westbound coal train, was identified with a Fort Madison sheriff’s letter, and returned to Iowa prison to finish a five year term for larceny.
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Sheriff McDaniel
Hunt
Mada A. Chaon
Sidney
Mada
McDaniel
Fort Madison
Iowa
Hull
Stockdick Strikes Oil in Humble Texas
J C Stockdick reports a gusher on land he leases near Humble Texas with an estimated 2000 barrels of oil per day. He owns a quarter share of a 22 acre tract under royalty lease, indicating a substantial strike and profits for his Sidney friends.
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E C. Stockdick
Humble
Texas
Stockdick
Sidney
Bettendorf Seeks Democratic Nomination for County Assessor
H N Bettendorf, Cheyenne County’s longtime resident, seeks the Democratic nomination for county assessor at the April primaries. He has two years as precinct assessor and has assisted the county assessor on various occasions, shown as capable and dependable material for voters to consider.
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H N Bettendorf
Cheyenne County
Bettendorf
Leap Year Weddings Begin in County on January Fourteen
The county records the first weddings of the year on January fourteenth as the judge notes small favors met with satisfaction while hoping for larger ones.
Weather Report Declares Spring Has Arrived
An upbeat weather note claims spring is here with singing birds and violets in parkings. It jokes about hedges and crocuses, notes afternoon sun warms to near fifty, and playfully suggests warming a faulty thermometer with hot water to confirm the season.
King Carleton marriage on January 1 in Gill Colorado
Alga Vanda King of Gill and Lottie E Carleton of Keota Colorado wed here January 1st, performed by County Judge Chambers in a simple ceremony.
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King—Carleton Alga Vanda King
Gill
Colorado
Lottie E. Carleton
Keota
Chambers
Hamer and Anderson Marry in Grayson Colorado
Arthur William Hamer and Matte Anderson of Grayson Colorado wed January 19 in a county judge ceremony.
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Hamer—Anderson
Arthur William Hamer
Matte i Anderson
Grayson
Colorado
Mrs Worden Returns From Julesburg Care Visit
Mrs Edna Worden arrived back Tuesday after aiding in care of her husband’s cousin Mrs Maggie Fisher in Julesburg setting.
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Edna Worden
Julesburg
Maggie Fisher
D J Davis gains share of Wisconsin inheritance
The many friends of D. J. Davis will be glad to know of recent fortune as one of three heirs to land chattels and money at Rewe Wisconsin left by an unmarried brother. Davis is father of Mrs. L. Barlow of Lodgepole.
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D. J. Davis
Rewe
Wisconsin
Mr. Davis
L. Barlow
Lodgepole
Miss Hazel Oberfelder Returns From Denver Visit
Miss Hazel Oberfelder came back Saturday from a Denver trip described as a round of safety. The brief item notes her return and frames the journey as precautionary or protective in nature.
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Hazel Oberfelder
Denver
Hugo Players Readying for Weekend Show
The Hugo Players announce their appearance and phone ahead to reserve seats at Vath's Pharmacy for tonight and Saturday.
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Hugo
Vath
Sidney Lodge AOUW Installs New Officers in City Hall
Sidney Lodge No. 196 AOUW installed officers with Frank G Simmons of Seward as Grand Foreman leading the ceremony. Everett L. Foster and James R. Williams assisted. Simmons spoke on the lodge’s work and future plans while Judge Joseph Oberfelder discussed the society’s business and humanity, boosting enthusiasm for future initiations on January 27. Refreshments followed as members expressed inspiration and期待 for growth.
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Sidney Lodge
Ancient
Order of United Workmen
Frank G Simmons
Seward
Everett L. Foster
James R. Williams
Simmons
Joseph Oberfelder
Grand Finance Committee
Oberfelder
Death of Mrs. Fred Price Revered Lodge Member
The Royal Neighbor lodge received word of the death of Mrs. Fred Price a lodge member and former county resident. She died early this month at her home in Montrose Colorado. She lived in Nebraska from 1878 to 1890 with six years in Cheyenne County. She was a devout Methodist and noted for excellent character.
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Fred Price
Montrose
Colo
Nebraska
Cheyenne County
Sidney Eudora Lodge 275 installs officers and clears debts
Last Friday Sidney Eudora Lodge No 275 held a well attended meeting. Officers were installed for the year with old officers returning to their stations. New members joined, debts wiped out, and the lodge reported a clean slate and small balance. Mrs. Bessie Brennan led the installation, assisted by several grand officers, as the work was praised for its impressive execution.
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Sidney Eudora Lodge No 275
Bessie Brennan
Ruth Fast
Frances Knox
Blanche Dawson
Rosé Morgan
Fast
Julia Scanlor
Margaret Worden
Mabel Wallick
Ella Couch
Velma Swan
Elizabeth Schroeder
Gertrude O’kane
Florence Trognitz
Carrie Hartway
W. J. Shoemaker
Edward Brennan
Mary Shoemaker
Catherine Trinen
Rose Morgan
Swenson Couple Return From West Wedding Tour
J. M. Swenson and his bride returned Sunday from a wedding tour of the west visiting Oregon California and Old Mexico among other states. They found balmy weather and favorable conditions for the journey. They left Mexico one day before riots and massacre that killed sixteen Americans. They are happy to be home again with friends.
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J. M. Swenson
Bride
Oregon
California
Old Mexico
Mexico
Mrs. Swenson
Westinghouse letter warns of porch meters exposure risks
The Westinghouse Electric Company advises Sidney Municipal Service to protect meters mounted on porches without boxes from weather. Temperature swings of 40 to 50 degrees cause about 1 percent reading error. protecters or indoor mounting on floors or basements are suggested to prevent moisture, rust, and burnout.
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Westinghouse Electric Company
Sidney
East
Pittsburgh
Candidate For Clerk Henry T. Doran Seeks County Clerk Nomination
Henry T. Doran, incumbent county clerk, announces his candidacy for the Republican primary on April 18. A Sidney native and longtime public servant, he is described as conservative, just, and fair minded. Voters have repeatedly returned him to office in appreciation of his work.
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Henry T. Doran
Mr. Doran
Sidney
Doran
Francis X Bushman and Beverly Bayne in Graystark at Ideal
Noted actors Francis X Bushman and Beverly Bayne star in the six reel feature Graystark to be shown at the Ideal Theatre on Friday January 21. Admission is 10 and 20 cents.
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Francis X. Bushman
Beverly Bayne
Ideal Theatre
Miss Anna McFadden Seeks Reelection as Por County Superintendent
Por County superintendent Miss Anna McFadden, Cheyenne County’s efficient official, seeks the Republican nomination at the April primaries. Her first term includes six new school houses, six rural high schools, and a consolidation, noted as the best county record in the state. She promises further development to keep Por County a leader.
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Por
Anna McFadden
Cheyenne County
Miss McFadden
Stark Transferred Between Rail Lines En Route Home
E. T. Stark was moved Thursday from Union Pacific to Burlington while traveling from Lost Springs Wyoming to Fort Morgan Colorado to visit his parents. Stark says the Stark and Parks families are happy and content with their new homes in the Big Horn basin.
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E. T. Stark
Union Pacific
Burlington
Lost Springs
Wyoming
Fort Morgan
Colorado
Mr. Stark
Starks
Parks
Big Horn Basin
Abstracts and perfected titles by A King
A King compiles abstracts and perfects titles, delivering concise summaries and polished headings for records.
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A. King
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Sceeport OF State Board ON
Sidney State Bank
State of
Jesse C. McKish
MH. H. Ostenberg
W. E. Meglock
SC. Opper
Asst
First National Elect
Doror
J. C. Stockdick
Weather Report
Livoni & Son
The
Livoni & Son Mortgage, Loan and Insurance Company
R. Y. Mowry
Sup
Oberfelder Clothing Company
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