Sidney to Have a Carnegie Public Library Hopeful effort by Woman's Club
The village board approval of a three mill library levy funds a Carnegie library for Sidney. The plan, backed by the Woman's Club, DAR donation of a lot by A. K. Greenlee, and Telegraph support, promises a free public library for all residents, costing about $650 annually. Final formalities remain before construction begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Club
A. K. Greenlee
Stewitts
Carnegie
Sidney
The
Telegraph
Club Library
Greenlee
Change of Note in Vienna Restaurant Sold to Eyerly Pair
E. W. Ziebert sold his Vienna restaurant to R. C. and L. H. Eyerly of North Platte who took charge yesterday morning. Ziebert started the business five years ago and built a large patronage. The new owners are highly recommended and expected to maintain the excellent service. Ziebert will remain in the area, focusing on farm and stock interests and expanding stock raising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Ziebert
Vienna
Messrs. R. C
L. H. Eyerly
North Platte
Zeibert
Parcel Post Weight Limit Raised to Twenty Pounds
Announcement states that effective August 15 the weight limit for parcel post packages rises from eleven to twenty pounds. The second zone will be abolished, consolidating first and second zones, with first zone rates applying. Rates for a 150 mile package now match those for a ten mile package per pound.
Fine new quarters for the traveler
The First National Bank building is under construction and leased to A. S. Hardy for years. He plans to use basement space for electrical equipment display, first floor for hotel office and lobby, and upper floors for a 26 room lodging house with lavatories and some baths. Possession expected about November 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank
A. S. Hardy
Lightning Sets Prairie Fire Near Charlton Ranch
Lightning struck the south prairie of the Charlton ranch two miles east of town on Wednesday at about five o'clock. The bolt appeared to come from a clear sky and could have sparked a major blaze before hay makers spotted and extinguished it. The grass had been very dry and the fire burned several acres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlton Ranch
Henderson Kurz Wedding in Kimball Kenned by Telegraph
N B Henderson married Miss Emma Kurz in Kimball on July 16. They returned to the groom’s ranch twelve miles west of Sidney, where he operates a ranch and a stake in the stone livery barn. The Telegraph offers hearty congratulations to the couple on their new life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. B. Henderson
Emma Kurz
Kimball
Sidney
Otto Kurz
Clarence Durnell and Ella Hougem wed at Sextorp home
Clarence L. Durnell and Miss Ella Hougem of Sextorp were united in marriage Wednesday evening at the groom's parents' residence. Judge H. E. Gapen officiated, with guests present and a feast afterward. The bride is daughter of E Hougem of Sextorp. They will honeymoon in Denver. Gust Severin and Alice Tydeman of Frazer were married Friday morning by County Judge Gapen at his office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence L. Durnell
Ella Hougem
Sextorp
H. E. Gapen
E Hougem
Denver
Gust Severin
Alice Tydeman
Frazer
Colorado
Gapen
Petitioners sue U P railroad for death damages
Suits filed in District Court by Mrs Edith Cradit and Mrs Erica Phillips through their lawyers Devoe Swenson and Halligan Wilcox claim damages of 50 009 each for the deaths of Charles Cradit and Ray Phillips husbands of the petitioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. P
District Court
Edith Cradit
Erica Phillips
Devoe
Swenson
Halligan and Wilcox
U. P. Railroad
Charles Cradit
Ray Phillips
Two Big Rains Hit Region With Widespread Downpour
A heavy downpour accompanied by bright lightning arrived at 30 Wednesday night, soaking the country from Columbus to here and from Cheyenne to the north. Travelers noted muddy wheels on vehicles, as another heavy rain followed Thursday night. Farmers report brisk binder sales, rising twine use, and strong yields for spring wheat and corn. potatoes show great promise. God’s in His Heaven All’s right with the world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Here
Cheyenne
Boy’s quick whip save ends runaway wagon chaos on curb
Clarence Olson twelve year old son of Nels Olson steadied his father’s spring wagon after a newcomer’s team bolted loose on the south divide. He turned his own team in front to halt the danger, narrowly averting a collision that could have harmed him and others. An auto road recovered the other runaway wagon unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Olson
Nels Olson
Jackson Alley
Olson
Clarence
Remains Taken East for LaMore Family Burial
Mrs. Robert S. McConnell brought the remains of Robert P. LaMore from Sidney cemetery to Aurora NL. LaMore, an early county settler who died twenty years ago, wished to avoid burial in Sidney's Cemetery of Tragedy. He and Lucy Arcularious LaMore married. she died May 21 1913 in Aurora.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert S. McConnell
Robert P. LaMore
Sidney
Aurora
LaMore
Lucy Arcularious
Rock Island County
Illinois
Robert LaMore
McConnell
Simla
Fred LaMore
Reedley
California
Mrs Schroeder Leaves for Idaho Summer Visit
Mrs H Schroeder and three children Elizabeth Florence and Herman depart Thursday for Ashton Idaho to spend the rest of the summer with Mrs Schroeder’s sister and family. Mr Schroeder contemplates bachelor meals ahead.
Hale Williams Family Guests From Iowa Arrive
Hale Williams and son Robert and daughter Mrs. Anna Roberts arrived from Ackworth and Milo Iowa Wednesday morning and are guests in the Dick Williams home. They will remain till the first of the week. They are largely interested in land here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hale Williams
Robert
Anna Roberts
Ackworth
Milo
Iowa
Dick Williams
Mrs Dyke Visits Oregon Ties To Sunol Ranch Stay
Mrs Delila Dyke of Oregon visits town with friends and spends the summer with her mother Mrs Howard at the Howard ranch near Sunol. Friend Dickenson of Lodgepole loses a good horse by lightning Wednesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delila Dyke
Oregon
Mrs Howard
Howard Ranch
Sunol
Dickenson
Lodgepole
Lightning Fire Destroys Swan Residence in Storm
A severe storm and lightning strike destroyed much of Rev Nlorna Swan’s home west of the school. Fire officials saved the walls as furniture and clothing were lost in the blaze. The family, displaced, found temporary lodging with neighbors while seeking new quarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev Nlornaday
E P. Swan
Ernest Worden
Extreme Heat Grips Nation With Dust Storm and Rain
Extreme heat dominated the country with a 104 degree peak and a fierce dust storm at sunset. Warm night and easing by Monday brought relief as a two mile wide rain strip crossed the region, with Sidney and other counties reporting showers.
Cheyenne Shop to face Sidney Ball Team at fair grounds
Tomorrow afternoon a ball game is set at the fair grounds between the Cheyenne Shop team and the Sidney Ball Team. It promises to be a long-awaited matchup and invites local attendance.
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Fair Grounds
Cheyenne Shop
Sidney
Mrs Campbell Hosts 500 Party Split By Rose Street Line
Mrs Campbell entertained Thursday at 500 with west side ladies. To ease burden, the Innovation divides parties by Rose Street as a dividing line. Six tables were set with Mrs Swan winning first honors and Mrs Wilson second. Miss Kime of Lincoln was the lone out of town guest. Mrs Walters left for Rock Springs, with Kensington planned for non players. more entertainments follow for east side ladies.
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Swan
Wilson
Kime of
Lincoln
Walters
Rock Springs
Campbell
East Side
Mrs Walters Returns Home After Two Months Visit
Mrs. Walters mother of Mrs. F B Tobin ended her visit Wednesday evening and returned to Rock Springs Wyoming. She has visited here several times and endeared herself to the community by her sweet character and sunny disposition. She received many social and neighborly attentions during her two month stay.
Oil Field Visit Spurs Optimism in Casper Case
I. G. Lowe and Dr. Mantor returned Thursday from oil fields near Casper Wyoming where a Sidney company shows interest. They expressed strong optimism based on current developments and the situation as it stands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. G. Lowe
Dr. Mantor
Casper
Wyoming
Sidney Company
Death of Mrs Mary B Stowitts After Operation
Mrs Mary B Stowitts died in Omaha after a serious operation a week earlier. The Stowitts family, long in Sidney, faced multiple losses with doctors and relatives near. The obituary notes her husband’s death three years ago and honors from Bishop Beecher and Dean Tancock. Interment followed at Forest Lawn cemetery.
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Mary B Stowitts
Omaha
Stowitts
Sidney
Nebraska
Marguerite
Dorothy
Helen
Geo. F. Blanchard
Blanchard
Bishop Beecher
Dean Tancock
Stewitts
Dealman
Forest Lawn Cemetery
Mantor and party return from Casper fishing trip
Dr H B Mantor and his wife with Mrs Essig traveled from Casper Wyoming where a fishing party connected with them fished often. They claim they have eaten trout to the point of exhaustion and now find dried beef appealing after the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. BE. Mantor
Essig
Casper
Wyoming
Sidney's Sewer System Ready for Use
The sewer system is completed and accepted by the Village Board. Contractor Gordon received final payment and departed with his crew. An official inspection Saturday found the system automatically perfect. Property owners may connect promptly within the district and will be required to connect soon. The project promises great health benefits and will attract residents to Sidney.
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Gordon
Railroad Notes Show Crew Changes and Trips Across States
Henry Bangert made a business trip to the eastern part of the state Wednesday. Engineer Frank Henzl is taking a lay-off visiting his folks at Lodgepole. Mathias Hemmer resumed work in the roundhouse taking the position vacated by John Pitts. John Harrington began work at the round house and will move his family to Sidney. Extra coach on No 18 Sunday to Julesburg for Buffalo Bill Wild West Show. Brakeman Root and Chris Sawyer taking lay-offs. Brakeman Stevens resigned. Daly went to Chicago. Joe Wisner back on duty after fishing in Wyoming. Ray Armstrong and Sidney Schroeder depart for a Utah vacation. Don Devine returned from St Joseph Mo. Reports very warm weather there. Most Union Pacific buildings repainted. block signals and switch stands repaired. appearance refreshed.
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John Harrington
Round House
Sidney
Julesburg
Brakeman Root
Chris Sawyer
Brakeman
Stevens
Brakeman Daly
Chicago
Joe Wisner
Wyoming
Ray Armstrong
Sidney Schroeder
Utah
Don Devine
St. Joseph
Allen couple return from Blair after step-mother's death
Cicero Allen and his wife came back Wednesday from Blair Nebraska where they had gone last Saturday following the death of Mr Allen's step-mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cicero Allen
Blair
Nebraska
Mr. Allen
Pallbearer J L McIntosh Returns From Omaha
J L McIntosh arrived Friday morning after officiating as pallbearer at the funeral of Mrs Stowitts in Omaha keeping duties quiet and respectful and returning by train to resume home duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. McIntosh
Omaha
Also Mentioned on This Page
Carnegie Public Library
Woman's Club
New Bank
Henderson—Kurz
Durnell—Hougem
Severin
Tydeman
C. W. Hornaday Mdse & Grain Co
Cheyenne County
Mercury
Sidney Boys
Omaha Hospital
Railroad Notes
Henry Bangert
Frank Henzl
Mathias Hemmer
Roundhouse
John Pitts
Union Pacific
Oeoiagh
Yhous
Ford
Detroit
E. C. Stockdick
Cleburne Block
Sidney, Neb
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