Frank Nahler Plans Large Dual Storefronts in Cheyenne County
Frank Hahler has closed a deal with S. Dedrich securing the business lot between the Cheyenne County Trading Company and Harper's stores. Plans show a double storefront 20 by 132 feet per unit, full basement and upper story, with one unit housing a meat market and refrigerating plant and the second to be rented. The second floor will hold fourteen sleeping rooms.
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Frank Hahler
S. Dedrich
Cheyenne County Trading Company
Harper’s
Hahler
Lange Business Change Between Local Men
A Monday deal transfers ownership of the artificial ice plant to C. EB Harper, with James Reisdorf taking over the Harper hardware stock, horses, and cash. Reisdorf will occupy the lower Harper floor once the Variety Store moves from the McIntosh building, while the store shifts to Denver as its farthest point. Local observers note town growth lacks defined boundaries and attracts new footholds. Mr. and Mrs. J W Rogers of Kearney visited with Mr. and Mrs. Busch, their weekend travels ending in Denver.
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C. EB
Harper
Reisdorf
James Reissdorf
Harper Hardware
Variety Store
Mcintosh
Mrs
J. W. Rogers
Kearney
Mrs. Busch
Mrs. Rogers
Denver
City Council Discusses Needs and Delays on Rail Line
City Council met Friday July 21 in regular session with Mayor McIntosh and eight council members present plus eleven citizens. They reviewed Stenicka’s audit covering 1907 to 1916, estimated funds for the year, and postponed action on the levy and water rates. They pressed Union Pacific train blockages at crossings and will pursue relief with the railroad. adjourned to July 28 at 7:30 PM.
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McIntosh
Neubauer
Uptegrove
Vuth
Parks
Hellwig
Lowe
Charles I. Stenicka
Sidney
Stenicka
Carnegie Library
Incleis Hacre
Gardner Miller
Union Pacific
Home With Appetites And Mountain Tan
George Moore and family returned from a Colorado camping trip described as the finest. They were away nearly three weeks, passing much time with Mrs. Della Cash and her family.
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George Moore
Colorado
Della Cash
Sidney Alliance Play Here Sunday at Fair Grounds
A Sunday game at the Fair Grounds draws local support with calls to back the home team. The message emphasizes community spirit and a hopeful victory, urging fans not to let wind or weather hinder the event.
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Sidney—Alliance
Fair Ground
BOWING WATER GIVES SEVERE BURNS TO WOMAN
Mrs Oscar Stewart suffered severe scalding when suds boiled over in a wash boiler during the early week. The burns covered her breast and abdomen but a physician reports she is comfortable and expected to fully recover.
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Oscar Stewart
Safety First Special Train In Nebraska Next Month
The United States government safety first special train with a dozen cars of industrial safety exhibits will visit Nebraska towns next month. It will be at Sidney August 22, North Platte August 23, Grand Island August 24, Omaha August 26, Lincoln August 28, and Beatrice August 29.
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United States
Union Pacific
Nebraska
Sidney
North Platte
Grand Island
Omaha
Lincoln
Beatrice
Expert Warns on Mounting Tracks in Second Gear
An automobile expert warns drivers to shift to second speed before mounting grades or railroad tracks. Do not floor the accelerator to cross quickly as this can stall the engine and leave the car stranded in the train path. Shift to medium before incline and resume high gear once level.
Land men drive sales as Sidney shows strong new country appeal
Men are coming daily to sub country with large numbers of land men, busy in the last three days of last week piloting people out to the country around. Several sales were consummated. The country has a fine appearance to visitors and compares well with any other place in the United States.
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Sidney
United States
Big Tractor Show At Fremont August 7 11
Fremont hosts a major tractor show and power demonstration from August 7 to 11 with improved grounds, lighting, and plans to string telephones. Event features include a wrestling contract with Joe Stecher, a repeat terriblem feature, free fruit distribution, a set together session, a fish bake, sanitation committee, and enhanced water mains to prevent mud and keep grounds clean.
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Fremont
Bell Telephone Company
John Gumb
Joe Stecher
Stork Special Delivers Three Daughters in One Week
A lighthearted note runs through the items as three families announce newborn daughters born on July 26 to Mr and Mrs R A Barlow Mr and Mrs Ed Morris and Mr and Mrs H Van Aelstyne. The column adds a civic kink noting the stork as pacifist and a prepper for a future when women lead the nation. A closing tip promotes three square meals at Sidney Cafe to cure the blues.
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R. A. Barlow
Ed Morris
Sidney Cafe
Bridgeport Postoffice Case Heard in North Platte
Federal Judge Woodrough held final decision on a restraining order in the Bridgeport postoffice case pending briefs from Porter’s attorneys. He dismissed remand and indicated the lower court lacked authority. Coble withdrew. another inspector handed property to Stouteville. Attorneys plan to press legal questions on postmaster removals once equity matters are resolved.
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Daily Press
Bridgeport Postoffice
North Platte
District Court
Woodrough
Porter
Hobart
Morrill County
Coble
Earl Stouteville
Stouteville
Building and Joan s Have Annual Election
The Sidney Building and Loan met in annual session Tuesday night and elected H. T. Doran as president A Granneman as vice president R A Barlow as secretary and Leslie Neubauer as treasurer for the ensuing year. Earlier in the week the following officers were elected M Lancaster Jessen A Granneman Ha eageine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Building and Loan
H.T. Doran
A. Granneman
R. A. Barlow
Leslie Neubauer
Aia
M. Lancaster
Jessen
Ha Egeine
Camping At Kreugers One Lingering Bliss
Twenty one young girls spent a two day outing at Kreugers with swimming reel footage and a dock scene. Chaperoned by C Mann Morley Pearson and Joe Simodynes the group endured wakeful nights with duty guarding the camp. The crew returned after carloads brought victrola music and a hard campfire, mosquitos and sunburned shoulders noted, all describing one glorious time and longing to repeat. See F A King for abstracts.
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Sidney
Kreuger’s
Annette Kellermans
C. Mann
Morley Pearson
Joe Simodynes
Joe
Sidney Ball Team Handed Large Bunch at Cheyenne
The Sidney Ball Team played last Sunday at Cheyenne and trailed nine to two in the seventh inning when they quit. The general verdict is that the umpire did not know the game or handed out freak decisions willfully.
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Sidney
Cheyenne
Eikner and Miss Johnson Wed in Holdredge Home
Dr W T Eikner and Miss Frances Alice Johnson of Holdredge Nebraska married June 12 in Holdredge at the bride’s family home. The couple, after a six week honeymoon to Reno Salt Lake City San Francisco Seattle San Diego Portland Yellowstone and other spots, plan a new residence west of H R Fullers and will reside at the Hotel National for now.
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Eikner
Johnson
W. T. Eikner
Sidney
Frances Alice Johnson
Holdredge
Nebraska
J. S. Johnson
West
Salt Lake City
San Francisco
Seattle
San Diego
Portland
Yellowstone
Hotel National
Hibner
H. R. Fullers
Telegraph
Mrs. Bbikner
Stokes and O Kane Wed at St Patrick s Church
Everett Samuel Stokes and Miss Gertrude O Kane were married yesterday at six at St Patrick s church with Rev Ai Link officiating. The bridal party included Ernest D Worden and Gertrude S Worden cousins of the bride. The couple left by auto for a six week honeymoon through western states before returning to Sidney to establish a home. The Telegraph offers best wishes.
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Stokes—O'kane
Everett Samuel Stokes
Gertrude O’kane
St. Patrick's Church
Ai Link
Ernest D. Worden
Gertrude S. Worden
James O’kane
Margaret Costello
John’ Doherty
Lodgepole
Stokes
Union Pacific
Sidney
Telegraph
Golgast and Lowers Tie in Colorado Wedding
August Golgast and Irene Lowers of Kelly Colorado wed on Wednesday July 26 at County Judge Chambers office. The ceremony was performed by the county official in a simple formal setting.
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Golgast—Lowers
August Golgast
Irene Lowers
Kelly, Colorado
Chambers
Tant Ashford wedding in Cheyenne July 24 1916
John Wesley Tant and Myrtle Ashford of Cheyenne were married here on Monday July 24, 1916 by Judge Chambers.
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Tant—Ashford
John Wesley Tant
Myrtle Ashford
Cheyenne
Chambers
Bledsoe Ties Knot With Virgina Hobart at Gretna Green
Emmet A. Bledsoe and Mrs. Virgina Hobart of Denver were married in Gretna Green on Saturday July 22, Judge Chambers officiating. The ceremony united the couple in a brief, informal seaside-style setting amid local attention.
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Bledsoe
Hobart
Emmet A. Bledsoe
Virginia Hobart
Denver
Gretna Green
Judge Chambers
Ww N Foster of Dalton Conducted Center Business
Ww N Foster of Dalton transacted business in the center Thursday, engaging in routine dealings and local commerce as part of a scheduled visit.
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Ww. N. Foster
Dalton
Inspector Report Shows Sidney Leads Firetrap List
State Fire Department inspection results show Sidney with 51 sites inspected and 10 orders to clean up, about one fifth below requirements. Kimball trails with 42 inspections and eight cleanups, Brady 26/5, North Platte 106/3, Scottsbluff 71/3, while Ohiowa records 38 inspections and 20 cleanups. Otto Murschel wrote the June district report. improvements could cut Nebraska fire losses by about $1,000,000 yearly if all keep premises clear.
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State Fire Department
Sidney
Kimball
Brady
North Platte
Scottsbluff
Otto Murschel
Ohiowa
Nebraska
Fie
County school report shows large figures and totals
County Superintendent Anna Meadden finished the annual school report. Figures show 70 districts and 78 school houses with six built this year. Teachers total 101. School census lists 1,974 students. 127 high school and eight grade graduates. Property value $169,856.30 and school money collected $106,723.08 with $6,858.07 in hand.
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Anna Meadden
Pyramid Oil Well in Katy Texas Produces 600 Barrels
Sidney residents invested in Pyramid Oil Company at Katy Texas learning the first well flowed clear oil on July 14 and by July 19 produced 600 barrels per day under air. The company holds a lease of several acres and No 2 well is being sunk. Stock offers are two for one but few sellers remain.
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Pyramid Oil Company
Katy
Texas
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the American Bank
Sdney, Nebraska
Frank Nahler
Lange
Sidney State Bank
Jesse C. McMien
W. UW
City Council
STORK
Frurkal
Bridgeport BP
Building and
JOANS
Kreugers
F. A. King
Livoni&Son Mortgage Loan and Insurance Co
Ideal Theatre
METRO
MR. Emmet Corrigan
Leslie Carter
DU Barry
Sidne
Sidney Menn
WELLE
Oberfelder
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