Village Trustees Buy Two Lots and More City Land
Village Board in session July 17 declares library tax and city hall proposals carried after polling July 14. They accept sale of city lots 10 and 11 for 1000 and purchase land from Tobin estate for 625. Approves plumber license for M Ramella, redresses rights, and approves various street and utility bills. Board adjourns, then meets July 22 to grant Ramella license with bond and review further bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trustees
L. O. Fundingsland
J. J. McIntosh
J. J Parks
Gus Wellner
L. Neubauer
City Hall
Edward McLernon
Front Street
Tobin
First and
Myrtle
M. Ramella
Rose
Burlington
Second Street
S. N. Kulp
Sebs Co
SBS Co
Fred Long
T R James
Sidney, Neb
M. Ramelia
John Oldershaw
JS Wales
Darnell
Stover
Wright
Devoe Files for Nebraska Attorney General Nomination
R W Devoe of Cheyenne County filed nomination papers in Lincoln to seek the Republican nomination for Attorney General of Nebraska. Supporters praise his four years as county attorney and describe him as a capable, principled candidate with strong legal knowledge and a reputation for integrity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W Devoe
Lincoln
Nebraska
Devoe
Commonwealth of
Cheyenne County
Annual Convention of Sunday Schools at Sidney
The annual county convention of Sunday schools will meet in Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church Sidney on July 27 and 28 with 8 p.m. Monday start and all day sessions Tuesday. The program features songs, scripture, addresses by Rev. Otto Paul Spicer Lodgepole Rev Trygstad Dalton Rev Kimberly and Rev A Wimberley, special music, reports, a Bible and public schools lecture by Rev Montgomery, nominating committee report, officer elections, prayer, and an offering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church
Sidney
Otto Paul Spicer
Trygstad
Kimberly
Kerr
Potter
Miss Brown
Local Ladies Take Spring Visits Across Western States
Mrs W J Shoemaker spends the week in Denver visiting an early schoolmate. Mrs Nicholson and son Donald depart Friday for visits to Wyoming. Mrs Charles Dustin and her young daughter travel to Grand Island for a few days. Mrs Siedow with daughter Mrs Miller and son Herman leave Saturday for relatives in Omaha. Mrs Joseph Wasserman and son Bobby visit the parental home of Mr and Mrs J Oberfelder for a fortnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Shoemaker
Denver
Charles Dustin
Grand Island
Joseph Wasserman
Bobby
Mrs. J. Oberfelder
Mrs Scanlon and sister celebrate Fourth on steamer Aquania
Mrs Julia Scanlon and her sister Mrs Davoren marked the Fourth of July aboard the steamer Aquania en route to Ireland, mid-ocean during the voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Scanlon
Davoren
Mid-Ocean
Aquania
Ireland
Mrs C P McDaniel Returns Home After Tonsil Operation
Mrs C P McDaniel came back Sunday from Cheyenne where she underwent tonsil removal. She is considerably improved. John Culkins and family spent a week at the Struble ranch near Potter, with Culkins returning to work Wednesday in the Sidney Mercantile clothing department. An auto party from north of Potter, Roy and Mabel McAdam and Mr and Mrs L Brett, visited town last Friday and returned the same day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C P. McDaniel
Cheyenne
John Culkins
Struble Ranch
Potter
Mr. Culkins
Sidney Mercantile Clothing Department
Roy
Mabel McAdam
L. Brett
Nelsen Family Return to Bitter Creek Home
Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Nelsen return ed Tuesday to their home in Bitter Creek Wyoming after spending two weeks with their daughter Mrs John Livoni and other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Nelsen
Bitter Creek
Wyoming
John Livoni
Misses Nellie and Clara Eric son visit relatives in Salt Lake City
The Misses Nellie and Clara Eric son of Wahoo Nebraska stayed several days with their uncle S. Dedrich. They left Thursday to visit relatives in Salt Lake City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie
Clara Ericson
Wahoo, Neb
Dedrich
Salt Lake City
Mrs Doran and son visit kin from Denver in Toppenish
Mrs Catherine Doran and her son W S Doran arrived Monday from Denver to see relatives. W S Doran works as a cashier at a bank in Toppenish Washington where he resides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Doran
W. S. Doran
Denver
W. S
Toppenish
Washington
Bookkeeper F B Wilson Leaves for Short Vacation
F B Wilson, bookkeeper at Sidney Mere, departed Saturday evening for a brief trip to relatives in Shenandoah Iowa. Mrs Wilson and the baby are visiting her mother in Alliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. B. Wilson
Sidney Mere
Shenandoah
Iowa
Martin Gering Founder of Ger ing Dies in Washington
Martin Gering founder of Ger ing in Scottsbluff county died last week in Washington D C where he had lived the past four years after growing wealthy from his county investments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Gering
Gering
Scottsbluff County
Washington, D. C
Potter Progress Shown In A Busy Rural Town
If one has not visited Potter for several years he gets a fine impression of the improvements. Potter forges ahead in a manner seldom equaled in a town of small population. Stores, business houses, schools and churches are strong. Sidewalks are cement throughout the business area. The townspeople are alert and business-like, ready to expand their trading territory. The town has bonded itself for water and electric lights signaling progress. The Potter Review supports the community. Potter and Sidney depend on the farming region for prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potter
Potter Review
Sidney
Shower Refreshes Rural Areas As Local Rain Falls
A light Tuesday evening shower cooled the region and stayed for a few hours while expanding into real rain in the countryside. Early week brought delightfully cool weather. Mrs. J J McIntosh hosted the Bridge Club on Wednesday afternoon with four tables and lively play. Mrs. Ed Swatzland scored the highest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. MclIntosh
Bridge Club
Ed Swatzlandr
District school affairs noted by Thorstensen Gunderson and Gunderson
Nels Thorstensen Adam Gunderson and Charles Gunderson attended district school matters on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nels Thorstensen
Adam Gunderson
Charles Gunderson
Local family gathering hosted by Oscar Harris
Oscar Harris and his wife entertained several relatives all day Thursday. The guests included Mr. and Mrs. William Doescher of Laramie, Mr. and Mrs. W. Harris of Lodgepole, and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Libby with little Dorothy of Chappell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Harris
William Doescher
Laramie
W. Harris
Lodgepole
Roy Libby
Little Dorothy
Chappell
Couple on extended summer auto tour in Sidney region
Mr and Mrs George Rinehardt are visiting Sidney and nearby communities with relatives and friends. They are making an extensive summer automobile tour, and Mrs Rinehardt is the daughter of Nicholas Mahr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Rinehardt
Sidney
Rinehardt
Nicholas Mahr
Strains Return Home After Visit With Roth Family
Mr and Mrs George Strain and family returned to Chester after a delightful visit with Charles Roth and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Strain
Chester
Charles Roth
Dawson Family Guests at T B Dawson Home
Fred Dawson and two children drove from Laramie Wyoming on Thursday and are visiting at the T. B. Dawson residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Dawson
Laramie
Wyo
T. B. Dawson
Miss Jennie Armstrong and Jennie Cushing Leave for North Platte
Miss Jennie Armstrong and Jennie Cushing depart today for North Platte to visit Miss Cushing’s sister, Mrs. Tarkington, for a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Armstrong
Jennie Cushing
North Platte
Miss. Cushing
Mrs. Tarkington
Mrs. J. K. Hensen Returns Home From Visit
Mrs. J. K. Hensen returned to her home in Potter Friday after visiting her daughter Mrs. Geo Thornburg. She had visited at Gib bon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. K. Hensen
Potter
Geo. Thornburg
Gibbon
Lawn Party Hosted by Mrs Hayes for Sunday School Girls
Mrs Hayes hosted a Tuesday lawn party for her Sunday school class of twenty little girls. The church lawn glittered with bright figures and cheerful faces as the youngsters enjoyed the outdoor gathering.
Jacobson Visits Sextorp Ranch Amid Rain Hope
N Jacobson and a young girl visited the Sextorp ranch on Thursday. Mr Jacobson expressed satisfaction with crop conditions and added that rain at any time would be welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Jacobson
Little Girl
Mr. Jacobson
Spaulding official visits former business partner
A. E. Kull, assistant sales manager of Spaulding Manufacturing Co. in Grinnell Iowa, spent several days visiting R. A. Blake and his family this week. The two men began their business careers together years ago in eastern Nebraska and have stayed in close contact since.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Kull
Spaulding Manufacturing Co
Grinnell
Iowa
R. A. Blake
Mr. Kull
Mr. Blake
Nebraska
Campbell Family Visits in Sidney From Nebraska
Mr and Mrs F B Campbell and daughter Helen of Columbus Nebraska arrived Friday evening to visit brother in law Harry Selehan family. Mr Campbell returned to work Monday morning and Mrs Campbell and daughter will stay until late August. This is her third visit to Sidney and she likes the west.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. B. Campbell
Helen
Columbus
Neb
Harry Selehan
Campbell
Sidney
West
Sidney Youth Finds Steady Work on Rock Island Lines
John C Graves from Des Moines Iowa reports satisfaction with his job as Information Clerk on the Rock Island lines. He pledges to aid advancement and shares pride in Sidney's prosperity while noting the difficulty of steam hot nights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Graves
Des Moines
Iowa
Ife
Rock Island
Sidney
Picnic Parties Grow in Kreuger Area
Picnics draw families including Lloyd Mann Leo Osborn Maynard Osborn Will Kreuger Ernest Stuht Leo Bartholomew and Maggie Kelly. Another Sunday school group outing came from Mr Owens and Mr Doty. A Li voni family and Rinehardt family with Nick Mahr hosted Tuesday. Boy Scouts return to camp at the lake this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kreuger
Lloyd Mann
Leo Osborn
Maynard Osborn
Will Kreuger
Ernest Stuht
Leo Bartholomew
Maggie Kelly
Owens
Mr. Doty
Livoni’s
Rinehardts
Nick Mahr
Lake
Spend the dollar in the Wonder Basement
Local ad notes a sales pitch urging shoppers to spend a dollar in the Wonder Basement and lists Hornaday's with phone number 23 as the contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wonder
Hornaday
Tie Big Robinson Parade
In Sidney on Tuesday July 28 Yankee Robinson Circus and Wild West Parade starts at high noon with parade and free attractions at the show grounds. Early arrival offers ample amusements. officials suggest arriving as early as possible to enjoy the circus day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yankee Robinson Circus
Yankee Robinson
Texas Bill
Sidney
Still Want Assessment Raised by Union Pacific
A. W. Scribner, tax commissioner for Union Pacific, asked the state board of assessment to hear a complaint and raise land values in Cheyenne, Keith, Devel, and Lincoln counties. He alleged deliberate undervaluation by county boards and clerks, claiming injustice to the railroad, other counties, and taxpayers, and urged the board to require officials to show cause and allow proofs for a possible increase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Journal
A. W. Scribner
Union Pacific Railroad Company
State Board of Assessment
Cheyenne
Keith
Devel
Lincoln
Tle
Sidney Defeats Bridgeport 14 to 8 in Local Game
Sidney Ball Club traveled to Bridgeport last Sunday and repeated the dose from the prior meeting. Sidney totaled 14 scores while Bridgeport managed 8. Closman and Fine powered Sidney with Cameron and Gadd leading Bridgeport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Ball Club
Bridgeport
River Boys
Sidney
Valleyites
Closman
Fine
Cameron
Gadd
Delegates Elected at County Republican Convention
Delegates named to attend the State Convention in Lincoln next Tuesday. From Potter D. H. Shultz and J. A. Woten as alternate. Lodgepole L. R. Barlow and W. L. Bates as alternate. Dalton H. A. Fecht and A. BE. Hedlund as alternates. Sidney R. W. Devoe J. L. McIntosh L. G. Simon as alternates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Lincoln
D. H. Shultz
Potter
L. R. Barlow
Lodgepole
H. A. Fecht
Dalton
R. W. Devoe
J. L. McIntosh
J. A. Woten
W. L. Bates
A. BE. Hedlund
B. A. Jones
L. G. Simon
Nashville Students in Sidney Two Night Engagement
Opera House announces Nashville Students appear in Sidney for two nights starting Sunday evening. The troupe features an excellent band and top tabloid minstrels with special ties. A parade and band concert will be held at the band stand on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
Sidney
Nashville
Sidney Military Band Forms at Court House Meeting
The Sidney Military Band organized in a businesslike manner after Monday’s court house meeting. Twenty-two members exist, eighteen attended. Officers named are Fred Vath President and Manager, Russell Dedrick Vice President, Glenn Van Gorder Secretary-Treasurer, and T. H. Lynch Director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Fred Vath
Russell Dedrick
Glenn van Gorder
T. H. Lynch
Bridgeport Visitor Richard Trinnier Overnight in Town
Richard Trinnier of Bridgeport was an overnight visitor in town Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Trinnier
Bridgeport
Local Visitors Conduct Business in Town Thursday
J. J. Kinney of Sterling Colorado, W. dg Thompson and wife of Chappell, E. J. Miller, K. Sorenson and W. Frederickson from Weyerts, Max Heinzman of Laura, H. C. Casselman and wife and Bert Bates of Lodgepole, and G. A. Ellsbaugh of Council Bluffs were in the county seat Thursday for business or property interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Kinney
Sterling
Colorado
W. Dg. Thompson
Chappell
Max Heinzman
Laura
H. C. Casselman
Bert Bates
Lodgepole
G. A. Ellsbaugh
Council Bluffs
City
Miss Albina Hanler Heads North Platte Departure
Miss Albina Hanler of North Platte will leave for her home tomorrow after a brief stay. The note indicates a short visit ending with her return, reflecting local travel plans from the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albina Hanler
North Platte
CANDIDATES LINED UP FOR COUNTY OFFICES
July 18 marked filing deadline for county offices. The slate includes R A Barlow, Ss Fishman, I T Doran, Frances Knox, F A King, J W McDaniel, E J Sweet, C J Hellwig, H J Gapen, C P Chambers, Miss Anna McFadden, J D McMillan, J J Parks, J B Halston, Jacob Mayer, Jack McClenaghan, Nels Thorstensen, H W Strubte, N H Troelstrup, Clayton Radcliff, J M Swenson, Leroy Martin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alphonso-Gaston
R. A. Barlow
Ss. Fishman
I. T. Doran
Frances I. Knox
F. A. King
Sherif
J. W. McDaniel
E. J. Sweet
C. J. Hellwig
H. J. Gapen
C. P. Chambers
Nellen Livoni Tie The Knot In Quiet Family Wedding
Nell en Nellen and Mary Livoni wed Sunday at the Livoni home as Reverend O Jeungel officiated. After a banquet, the couple returned to a ranch home south of Sidney to begin married life. Family members from Bitter Creek Wyoming and Denver attended, with praise from The Telegraph for their future happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellen
Livoni
C. A. Livont
Fred Nellen
Mary Livoni
O. Jeungel
Sidney
Nicholas Mahr
Mahr
Jacob Nelsen
Bitter Creek
Wyoming
George Reinhardt
Denver
Rienhardt
C. A. Livoni
Telegraph
May Walker nuptials unite Denver couple
Louis Robert May and Irene Ruth Walker of Denver were joined in marriage by County Judge Gapen at his office on July 20. The ceremony marked the union of two local residents in a small civic service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May—Walker
Louis Robert May
Irene Ruth Walker
Denver
Gapen
Brown Beery Tie the Knot in Sidney Ceremony
George Orvis Brown of Sidney and Maretha Elizabeth Beery of Silverthorn were united in marriage by County Judge Gapen at his office on July 17.
Morrison and Pearce wed in Denver July 22 1914
Bert B. Morrison and Gladys I. Pearce, both of Denver, were married by County Judge Gapen at his office on July 22, 1914.
Dr Simon seeks Republican renomination for 76th district
Dr. Simon of Sidney announces as a Republican candidate for the 76th Representative District, which includes Cheyenne Garden Kimball Banner and Deuel counties. He has practiced medicine here for about twenty years, owns land and farms, and served as village trustee. He emphasizes strong志 government stance and wide district ties.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ke. Bowman
A J. Brown
Gates
Nicholas Simon
Hans Schleuter
Robert Battendorf
Manuel Diaz
M. S. Closman
Helen Craft
Liesd Grimes
Victor Kubenko
Lewis Fuser
Frank Johnson
Whh
Harper
Frank L. Johnson
John Waras
S. Scott
Verl Swindell
Gregorilo Zunga
J. T. McIntosh
Devore
Sunday Schools
C. W. Hornaday Mosse. & Grain Co
Sidney Military Band
E. J. Miller
K. Sorenson
W. Frederickson
Weyerts
Grace
Wilings
Propertien
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