Harvest Season Near in Cheyenne County Wheat Belt
Cheyenne County reports rapid growth in wheat and corn as harvest nears. Winter wheat and spring stands look strong, rust damages slight, and heavy fogs noted. Wheat ready to cut around July 23, with elevators preparing for an influx of grain. Labor surplus now, potential shortage at peak harvest. County Agent Willey to assist next week.
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Cheyenne County
Sidney Draw
Peetz
L. J. Willey
Rev Ives Accepts Scottsbluff Call As Rector
Rev Henry Ives, seven years Sidney Episcopal rector, accepts call to St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Scottsbluff. He begins August 1 and has been dean of the North Platte deanery. Ives built missions and churches at Scottsbluff Kimball and Sidney. he will preach two more sermons in Sidney before departure.
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Henry Ives
Sidney
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church
Scottspluff
Ives
North Platte
Scottsbluff
Ogalalla
Kimball
C. K. Weller
Reveres
Roberts Birth in Peetz Welcomes Baby Boy
Mr and Mrs Dave Roberts of Peetz announce the birth of a son on Friday July 13. The newborn adds a new member to the Roberts family in Peetz with gratitude from relatives and friends.
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Dave Roberts
Peetz
Burgess and Son Buy Hanna Cash Grocery in Sidney
The Tanna Cash grocery in Sidney is sold to A. C. Burgess and his son R. C. Burgess. The store will be Burgess and Son Cash and Carry and open Friday. The Burgesses, from Chicago, plan to relocate families and run the business cash and carry. Hanna, the former owner, came from Sterling and has not decided future plans.
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Tanna Cash
Blake Itanna
A. C. Thurgess
R. C., Burgess
Burgess & Son Cash and Carry Grocery
Mr. Burgess
Frank Burgess
Sidney
Chicago
Hanna
Sterling
Auto Crash Near Sundl Injures No One Seriously
A head on collision between a Ford sedan driven by Ray Johnson and a Dodge touring with Ben Burns of Sidney near Sundl left the Ford in a ditch on its side and the Dodge upright. All six occupants, including Otto Holtman and his wife and two children from Lodgepole, escaped with no serious injuries despite extensive damage. Glaring headlights were cited as the cause.
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Sundl
Ford Ray Johnson
Otto Holtman
Lodgepole
Cheyenne
Wyo
Dodge
Ben Burns
Sidney
Burns
Plan Sidney Musical Festival of All Bands
A one day festival in early September to feature Sidney bands and the Bunker Hill Farmers Union band. Seven bands, plus possible entrants from other towns, perform in alternating programs in the courthouse yard. A final concert may unite all bands totaling about 200 musicians.
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Sidney
B. W. Bonham
Sidney Shrine
Mr. Bonham
C. W. Hornaday
Marius Christenson
Bunker Hill
Parking Change Eases Sidner Business District
Parking of motor vehicles in Sidner’s business district began last Monday with the new system. Officials report little trouble switching from center to side parking and motorists express favorable comments. Police Chief J. J. Waite notes no accidents and streets present a noticeable improvement.
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Sidner
Sars Chif
J. J. Waite
Still Owns Section of Cheyenne County Land He Bought in 1884
Muscatine Iowa man UU J Hedricks writes to the Telegraph about owning a full Cheyenne County section since 1884 for 4 an acre. He details purchase from Red Oak banker John Hayes, payment history, and long-term ownership with rental in 1917, noting age 73 and praise for Beyer brothers.
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Cheyenne County
UU. J. Hedricks
Muscatine
Iowa
Telegraph
Beyer
Red Oak
John ‘Hayes
Union Pacific Company
St Mer
A. B. Jones
Pete
Lawrence Beyer
George Hendricks
Berers
Stoner
Electric Park at Operature featuring Southwell Sousa Pearn-Southwell
A compact notice lists performers including Southwell and Sousa at Electric Park in Operature. The brief item highlights a scheduled event with these artists and the venue, signaling an upcoming show.
Sidney to Have Women’s Ready-to-Wear Store
Sidney will host an exclusive women’s ready-to-wear shop operated by Edna Granneman and Nellie Niemeller. Located beside the Nebras ka State bank east, it opens on or before August 15. They bring years of Cheyenne County Trading Company experience and will also offer infants’ wear. The store pledges top merchandise, full lines, and strong local ties. Miss Granneman and Miss Niemeller resign from the Cheyenne County Trading Company on August 1.
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Sidney
Edna Granneman
Nellie Niemeller
Nebraska State Bank
Cheyenne County Trading Company
Train accident near North Platte claims Denver youth
Raymond Zuber, about twenty, of Denver, died in North Platte hospital from injuries after an east end Union Pacific yard accident. Found by car inspector Harry Witters about 3:30 am, he had both legs severely damaged and a head injury. Presumed to have fallen from a fruit train, dragged nearly two blocks. Transported on fast mail train No. 6, he died a few hours after arrival. His fireman father in Denver was notified.
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Raymond Zuber
Denver
North Platte
Union Pacific
Sidney
Zuber
Harry Witters
R. E. Roche
Three Injured In Auto Crash Near Colton
Ray Breternitz Rupert Campbell and Miss Margaret Beard sustained serious injuries in a collision on the Lincoln highway near the Kreuger home Monday night. The Wyman party escaped without serious harm though shaken. Breternitz and Campbell were taken to Sidney for treatment. Miss Beard suffered cuts and bruises.
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Ray Breternitz
Rupert Campbell
Margaret Beard
Colton
Cery
Kreuger
Earl
Frank Wyman
Clarence Jolloff
Ed O'Leary
Jack Heaverin
Young Breternitz
Wyman
Wymanry
Krengers
Sidney
Campbell
Miss Beard
Breternitz
Miss Tieard
Earl Kreuger
R. B. Roche
Picnic Planned by Sidney Legion and Auxiliary Guests
The Sidney American Legion post invites the local auxiliary to a picnic at Kreugers Lake on Tuesday evening July 31. A committee including C. H. Hutchinson Roy Walker and Dr B E Witham was appointed to arrange transportation food and entertainment. The meeting at Sidney Country club featured a pool swim and the Legion saxophone sextette. Commander Elmer Grabill urged strong participation in the Hastings state convention September 17 to 19 with at least a score planning to attend in automobiles.
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Sidney American Legion Post
Kreugers Lake
C. H. Hutchinson
Roy Walker
8. E. Witham
Sidney Country Club
Legion Saxophone
Elmer Grabill
Cheyenne County Legionaires
Hastings
Nebraska marriage law allows limited notice waiver
County Judge C P Chambers announced the new Nebraska marriage law requires a ten day notice posted at the courthouse before licenses. Waivers may be granted in reasonable cases for well known couples of legal age, but unknown or doubtful cases may be denied. Emergencies may also allow waivers.
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Nebraska
Court House
C. P. Chambers
Let Contracts For Two Irrigation Wells
Contracts for two irrigation wells in Cheyenne county were let this week by Messrs McIntosh and Martin. The wells will be dug in north central and southwest parts of their section west of Sidney. The wells will have an estimated capacity of 2,000 gallons. F. C. Magruger, irrigation engineer of Grand Island, told Sidney chamber of commerce that irrigation in Cheyenne county is practical, with sufficient water supply and cheaper than in counties west. Estimated first cost of irrigation in this county is from 25 to 320 dollars per acre with a cost of 2 dollars per acre thereafter. The initial cost in other counties using gravity irrigation is about 42.50 dollars per acre.
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Cheyenne County
Messrs McIntosh and Martin
Sidney
F. C. Magruger
Grand Island
Will Demand Road Money From State
Resolutions demanding at least part of the 135000 due Cheyenne county for federal and state aid road work will be drafted and sent to the state highway department. The Sidney chamber of commerce committee met with county commissioners to press the claim, noting only 51000 received though entitled to more. If no action results, a committee will go to Lincoln, and farmers groups will be asked to adopt similar resolutions.
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Cheyenne
State Highway Department
Sidney Chamber of Commerce
Lincoln
Bids in Farmers Union Property for 25 000
William Neinhauser bought the Farmers Union Co-Operative real estate in Sidney for 25000 dollars. Twelve mortgage holders face 35000 dollars in principal, interest and taxes, with potential reorganizing plans after the sale. The property includes a half block, elevator, warehouse, coal sheds and store building.
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Farmers Union Co-Operative Association of
Sidney
William Neinhauser
South Country
Neihauser
Fred Reker
Association
Sidney Community Band Opens At New Platform
The first open air concert at the new band platform in Sidney will be given Saturday evening by the Sidney Community Band directed by Dr Samuel Lights.
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Sidney Community Band
Sidney
Samuel
Sidney Chautauqua Closes With Best Program Yet
The Sidney chautauqua ended last Sunday after a six day session and was praised as one of the best programs in years. Attendance surpassed average despite weaker financial support and rain. No contract was pursued for next year and speculation grows about Sidner’s future with the Standard Chautauqua system.
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Sidney
Sidner
Sterling to face Sidney at Athletic Park Sunday
Sterling is scheduled to meet the Sidney baseball nine at the Athletic park here Sunday afternoon. The matchup pits local club Sterling against visiting Sidney in a midweek style rival showdown likely attracting fans from both sides. Officials expect a competitive eight inning contest with favorable weather for the afternoon game.
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Sterling
Sidney Baseball Nine
Athletic Park
Two New Bands Form in Cheyenne County
Cheyenne county forms two new band groups near Weyerts and Lodgepole. Wyerts band has 32 members with W LeRoy Larson and Robert Breakey organizing and directing. Lodgepole Community band growing with plans for weekly and Monday rehearsals. The Sidney-based Larson music store offers free lessons and instrument support.
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Cheyenne County
Weyerts
Lodgepole
Wyerts
Lodgpole
W. LeRoy Larson
Robert Breakey
George Rabe
Lewis Bauer
Elmer Westerhoff
John Folkert
George Bauer
John Bowen
Charles Darrah
William Koehn
Otto Block
David Hum
John Wryerts
Millard Storey
Maurice Jessen
Russell Yank
Herbert Westerhoff
Richard Bartling
al Yank
Elmer Jayer
August Jurgengé
Arnold Westerhoff
John Block
Orville Ingerson
Wyerts Band
Fred Bauer
Ledge Vale Community Band
Edward Disney
J. G. Wolfe
R. C. Callison
Grace Burnett
Mary Burness
F. L. Tribuk
F. E. Wise
George Crose
Harry Brose
Harold Bond
John Burnett
Fred Martins
Paul Disney
R. BR. Lucke
Raphel Burnett
Wren Wise
Bent Stotts
Henry Jenik
Burris Lucke
J. F. Carter
Lloyd Lemkuhl
Elmer Morehead
Jerry Burnett
Cross country plane passes over Sidney in dawn to dusk attempt
Lieut. R. Tl. Maughan flew over Sidney on his second try to cross the continent from dawn to dusk. He traveled about 150 miles an hour and started from St. Joseph, Missouri at 12 08 Sidney time. The aerial path appeared smooth as he passed overhead.
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Sidney
R. Tl. Maughan
St. Joseph
Mrs L A Bartholomew Stops Intruder With Brush Fight
Cheyenne county deputy treasurer Mrs L A Bartholomew confronted a strange man in her bedroom at 8:30 am. She hurled a clothes brush and exchanged harsh words, recovering missing jewelry as the intruder surrendered a bar pin and ring. The thief fled but was later captured nearby. authorities ordered him to leave town. Mrs Bartholomew says she would not have been afraid.
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Sidney
L. A. Bartholomew
Cheyenne County
Heyse
Bartholomew
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Hanna Cash Grocery
Plan Sidney Musical Festival of All Bands
Sidney Comunity Band
Samuel Light
Thunder Mountain
X . Berry
Waltz
Southwell
Berry
Sousa
Caledonia
Cornet Solo
Pearn
Boettger
Klob
Jewell
Operature
Electric Park
U. P
Legionaires
Auiliary
Sidney Chautauqua
Lodge Pole
Sidney Man
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