County's Growth in Twenty Years
A retrospective look at Cheyenne County's rise in commercial importance from 1904 to 1924. It details freight and livestock tonnage shifts, farm product shipments, lumber and oil flows, land under cultivation, and escalating land values, citing Burlington and Union Pacific data and noting substantial revenue increases and acreage expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne County
Telegraph
M. A. Shipman
Burlington Railroad
W. J. Shoemaker
Union Pacific Company
Burlington
Union Pacific
Sidney
Uni
Wastin
Potter Review
Potter
Cheyenne
Legion Will Take Juvenile Band to Omaha Convention
Ameri can Legion post No 17 votes to take Sidney Juvenile Band to the National American Legion convention in Omaha this summer. New uniforms are being procured and a Days of ’49 event is planned for May 1. A membership drive is organized with Edward Runge and E L Hyde as captains. the March meeting will include a team-feast punishment for the losing group.
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American Legion Post No. 17
Sidney Post
National American Legion Convention
Omaha
Legion
Sidney
Legion Convention
United States
The
Edward Runge
E. L. Hyde
Liberty State Bank Changes Ownership and Leadership
Liberty State Bank changes ownership with J W Rogers of Lodge Pole Ray Tierney and F N Slawson taking over the property after stock purchase previously held by F L Viach of Omaha The new organization lists Slawson as president Tierney as vice president and Rogers as director Marius Christensen remains cashier The bank enters with strong reserves and aims to support Cheyenne county business growth this year
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Liberty State Bank
J. W. Rogers
Lodge Pole
Ray, Tierney
F. N. Slawson
F. L. Viach
Omaha
Mr. Viach
Sidney
Security State Bank of
South Omaha
Hhe
Ray Tierney
Marius Christensen
Slawson
Liberty State
Tierney
State Banking Board
Rogers
Cheyenne County
First State Bank
Farmers State Bank
Supol
Chamber of Commerce Dines at U P Hotel
About thirty Sidney chamber members attended the regular meeting at the Union Pacific dining room. Dr H L Mantor presided as chair and toastmaster with Leo Osborn as secretary while E B Young supervised dinner. Guest J G McDowell of Smith Center praised the chamber’s size and attendance.
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Sidney Chamber of Commerce
Union Pacific
Martin W. Dimery
California
H. L. Mantor
Leo BR. Osborn
E. B. Young
Union Pacific Hotel
J. G. McDowell
Smith Center
Kansas
McDowell
Chamber of Commerce
Sidney
J. J. Tooley
Broken Bow
American Bank
Wm. Theo. Kahse
Louie H. Kaub
Tooley
F. N. Slawson
Liberty State Bank
Cheyenne County
M. A. Shipman
Shipman
Samuel Wight
W. Hornaday
A .Sug
Rebekah Lodge Instituted At Dix
A delegation of five Sidney Rebekah lodge members aided in instituting Naomi Rebekah lodge No. 376 at Dix on Friday last. Delegates included Mrs. Annie Wright and others. twenty eight members signed the new constitution, nine former Sidney members. Banquet followed, with luncheon after ceremonies at the Rebekah hall. Officers named: Frush assembly president. Eva Goding vice grand. Edna Granseman chaplain. Ethel Stuht past noble grand. Clara Stuht organist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Rebekah’ Lodge No
Dix
Naomi Rebekah
Annie’ Wright
Clara Staht
Edna Granneman
Elisabeth Burkhart
Ethel Staht
May E. “Flush
Serine Nebr
Press
Sidney
Rebekah
New Lodge
Frush
Assembly
Noble Grand
Eva Goding
Edna Granseman
Ethel Stuht
Clara Stuht
Another Good Bargain Day in Sidney
Sunshine and mild temperature drew out of town visitors for Sidney Bargain Day. The day featured the juvenile band, a program at the U S A theatre, speeches by Rev. Samuel Light and Glen Bales, and a prize drawing with winners Charles Anderson and Mrs Erick Andersen receiving a $25 chinaware set. The Merchants' association provided lunch for about three hundred guests and praise was given to Bonham, Zollars, and Johnson for their roles.
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Sidney
B. W. Bonham
Samuel Light
Wooldridge
2Nd Street
Merchants’ Association
Theatre Hall
Charles Anderson
W. E Spearow
Town
Holstein
Henry Ehmke
Erick Andersen
Potter
Sidney and regional teams in high school basketball standings
Sidney and surrounding towns compete in a busy season with a conference including Cappell Sidney Kimball Bridgeport Bayard Scottsbluff Gering Mitchell Alliance Torrington and Minatare. Bridgeport Sidney Chappell Alliance Scottsbluff Kimball Mitchell records show varied wins and losses as two Sidney regulars miss the first semester due to low scholarships. The projected Sidney lineup lists Walt Perry Mitchell Crock Snyder W Thomas with Williams as a substitute. the Sidney town team features Kay Kepler Harry March R Wil Ma BR Campbell C Jolliff and F Zimmer.
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Sidney High School
Cappell
Sidney
Kimball
Bridgeport
Bayard
Scottsbluff
Gering
Mitchell
Alliance
Torrington
Minatare
Horn
Chappell
Walt
Perry
Crock
Snyder
W. Thomas
Williams
Sidney Town
Kay Kepler
Harry March
R. Wil Ma
Campbell
C. Jolliff
F. Zimmer
Potter
Sidney Juvenile Band Heads to Denver for Contest
Sidney’s youthful band, led by B. W. Bonham with Leo E. Osborn, raises 447 dollars to fund a trip to Denver for the National Stock Show juvenile band contest. The 56 players depart Friday noon on Union Pacific, parade through Denver streets with police escort, and perform in Cheyenne during a brief layover.
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Sidney
Chamber of Commerce
Leo E. Osborn
Denver
Colorado Capitol
Union Pacific
Union Stock Yards Stadium
Colorado
B. W. Bonham
Burlington
R. H. Rogers Haa
Sidney Firemen Attend Hastings Meeting in Large Delegation
The Sidney delegation of seven firefighters joined about 1000 delegates at Hastings for the state volunteer firemen annual meeting held Tuesday through Thursday. Key figures include Chief George Davis and state treasurer F. B. Tobin. The event featured a reception, civic addresses, and hospitality from Hastings leaders.
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Sidney
Hastings
Association
George Davis
Sol Willis
al Sutter
John Dauherty
Robert Barlow
Gus Wellner
F. B. Tobin
State Association
Nebraska
George A. Beecher
Episcopal Church
Charles G. Ingram
Charles C. Rundin
Mitchell
George A. Wolland
Hastings Chamber of Commerce
H. A. Weddbert
Kearney
L. W. Hauge
Minden
Thomas Porter Beenett
Falle City
J. RB. Baskles
North Platte
Foptee
Sidney skater frenzy ends in tight ice hockey duel
A large crowd gathered at the Sidney skating pond after dinner Sunday as Wild Cats and Tigers faced off in a close hockey match on soft, slushy ice. John Crock scored twice for the Wildcats, Van Valkenberg added a key goal, and Tigers held a slim 3 2 lead before Wildcats regained pace but fell short. Postgame events included hurdle and broad jump exhibitions by Crock, Jones, Davis, and Van Valkenberg with Davis claiming the broad jump title near 16 feet.
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Heinie Bauman
Wildcats
Tigers
John Christensen
Rupe Campbell
Clift van Valkenburg
Ted Beam
John Daugherty
Tiger
Buck Davis
Bill Jones
Hollis Kepler
Fritz Vath
Crock
Newt Witters
Blip Doran
Campbell
Bill Mortensen
Val Valkenberg
Beam
Ellie Williams
Witters
Bilp Doran
Rige Campbell
The
Art. John Crock
Foyal
van Valkenberg
John Crock
William Jones
Cliff van Valkenberg
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