Near murder in Dalton sparks hunt for Hayes and Carter foe
A Dodge City man identified by a disfigured face and known to the hobo set as Whitie Hayes is sought after a Friday night shooting in the Jungles near the Dalton railroad yards. William Nick Carter, also of Dodge City, lies in Dalton hospital with a head wound as authorities hold several men from a drinking party for questioning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayes
Dodge City
Kansas
William “Nick” Carter
Dalton
This County
Carter
Sidney
McDaniel
John McGraw
John Benney
Oklahoma City
Telegraph
Fred Hastings
Kentucky
Jungles
Governor Hanley of Oregon: Cowboys in Early Nebraska Cattle Drive
Governor George M. Hanley of Oregon, a prominent guest of Governor Ross in Cheyenne, was among the cowboys who drove the first large cattle herd from Oregon to Nebraska in 1875. The cattle were delivered to Zekial Newman’s ranch near Running Water, 125 miles north of Sidney, with James C. Dallman then overseeing the ranch and later becoming Omaha’s mayor. Both Hanley and Dallman are well known to Cheyenne county veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George M. Hanley
Oregon
Ross
Cheyenne
Nebraska
Zekial Newman
Sidney
James C. Dallman
Omaha
Hanley
Dalman
Cheyenne County
Maley Motor Company Adds Reo Trucks Agency
The Maley Motor company of Sidney handles Willys Knight and Overland autos and now adds the Reo truck line. Truck sales are strong this season due to the wheat crop, with Maley positioned to handle a large share of the business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maley Motor Company
Sidney
Willys, Knight and Overland Automobiles
Wilys-Knight
Reo ‘Trucks
Reo - Line
Maley Agency
Meeting of Post No 12 American Legion Held at Dalton
Five automobile loads of Sidney Post No 17 members traveled to Dalton Tuesday night for the regular American Legion meeting. George Gross, Russell Dedrick and Ernest Blome organized the visit, and a pleasant evening followed with lunch provided by Dalton members. Delegates and alternates for the Chadron convention were discussed and will be chosen at the next meeting. The move to meet away from Legion headquarters drew general approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Sidney Post No. 17
The
American Legion
Dalton
Post
George Gross
Russell Dedrick
Ernest Blome
Chadron
Legion
Cheyenne County Tops Wheat Yield in Panhandle Report
Preliminary Nebraska wheat outlook shows the western panhandle accounting for about one third of state production. Cheyenne County leads with 174,828 acres and an estimated 4,370,700 bushels, valued around 5 million dollars, as the region’s total yield could reach 13,408,000 bushels. Additional counties listed include Kimball Box Butte Deuel Sheridan Banner Dawes Morrill Garden Scotts Bluff and Sioux.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Western Panhandle
A. E. Anderson
Anderson
Cheyenne County
Panhandle
Kimball
Box Butte
Devel
Sheridan
Banner
Dawes
Morrill
Garden
Scotts Bluff
Sioux
Well Known Sidney Man Weds Baltimore Lady
Maurice Roach of Sidney marries Miss Edna M Morris of Baltimore in Washington on July 7, 1926. He is son of Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Hellwig, a Sidney High School graduate, attending Western Maryland College. Edna Maryland graduate, now making their home in Baltimore. Pod has many friends wishing them happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Roach
Sidney
Edna M. ‘Morris
Baltimore
Washington, D. C
Maurice
C. J. Hellwig
Thia’ City
Sidney- Igh School
Western Maryland College
Mra Roach
University of Maryland
Pod
Hig Bride
Harvest visit ties Ellis farmer to Sidney kin
A. T. Nelson of Ellis Nebraska, owner of fine farm land, was in the Sidney region this week visiting friends and checking his wheat harvest. He is described as the grandfather of the Nelson boys who recently arrived from Arizona and were met in Sidney by their mother's father, H. Madden of Potter county. Burl Nelson departed with Mr. Nelson for Ellis to stay a few weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.T. Nelson
Ellis
Nebr
Here
Sidney Territory
Mr. Nelson
Nelson
Arizona
Sidney
Is. H. Madden
Cheyenne County
Record Wheat Harvest Thrives in Cheyenne Nebrasa Territory
Cheyenne and neighboring western Nebraska counties near peak harvest as fields yield unprecedented quality wheat. Reports show 30 to 70 bushels per acre north south and east of Sidney, with most at 60 to 62 pounds per bush el, ideal weather and minimal interruptions. Shipments to Omaha and other centers exceed prior years while elevators stock vast quantities. Cheyenne county farmers expect over five million dollars from about 170000 acres, with rye corn oats barley and other grains contributing to earnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
Nebranska
Sidney
Nebraska
Western
Omaha
Cheyenne County
Bright 4-Year-Old Girl Dies of Cholera Infantum
Evelyn Elizabeth Brachtenbach daughter of Mr and Mrs Nick Brachtenbach near Toronso died Saturday July 24 1926 after five days illness from cholera infantum She was 4 years 4 months 19 days old born March 4 1922 Funeral held Monday at St Patrick s Catholic church with Rev Father Link officiating and burial in Catholic cemetery Gehrig undertaker in charge Large attendance of relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Elizabeth
Nick Brachtenbach
Toronso
Tittle Evelyn
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
Father Link
Gehrig
Popular Young Couple Married at Kimball
Arthur Wilhelm Frostrom and Miss Burnice Ruth Everhart were united in marriage last Saturday evening July 17 at Judge Vogler's home in this city, with Judge Vogler officiating. Frostrom, son of Nick Frostrom of Kirk, is a farmer in the Kirk vicinity. the couple will reside there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Wilhelm Frostrom
Burnice
Ruth Everhart
Arthur Everhart
Potter
Judge Vogler
Mr. Frostrom
Nick Frostrom
Kirk
Kimball Observer
Death of Jensen Child Near Peetz
The young son of Mr and Mrs Jens Jensen residing 14 miles west and 3 miles north of Peetz died Tuesday from diphtheria. Funeral services were private at the home on Wednesday conducted by Rev Ludwig of the Peetz Lutheran church. Burial followed at Peetz under the care of undertaker W E Gebrig of Skiney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jens Jensen
Peetz
Ludwig
Peet's
Green irrigation project taps artesian water for large area
Charles D. Green and associates test two artesian wells west of Sidney to supply irrigation water from the Lodge Pole valley without pumping. A flowing five inch well confirms underground river pressure. a 12 inch well nearby also flows above ground. Plans call for 30 twelve inch wells with expected outputs over 1000 gallons per minute to irrigate up to 200000 acres via a main canal system with users maintaining their own ditches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Charles D. Green
Todge Pole
Green
Cheyenne
Devel
Potter
Telegraph
Lodge Pole
Dalton Man Passes Away After Brief Illness
Bert Tompkins a well known Dalton district resident died in Dalton hospital after a brief illness. He was 40 and had lived in the area about five years farming. The body was shipped to Valentine Nebraska to his brother and sister. His father survives in South Dakota. Undertaker Gehrig of Sidney handled the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Tompkins
Dalton District
Dalton Hospital
Mr. Tompkins
Valentine
Nebraska
South Dakota
Gehrig
Sidney
Birthday party for Mickey Flintier and Raymond Bauer Jr
Mickey Flintier celebrated his fifth birthday on July 23 and his cousin Raymond Bauer Jr on July 22. Twelve children attended a lively celebration with games and a pink and white decorated dining room. Two large candles on cakes delighted the youngsters as they enjoyed cake and favors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mickey Flintier
Raymond Bauer, Jr
Nelsons take Emery to Scottabluff for tonsil removal
John M. Nelson took his son Emery to Scottabluff this week for a hospital operation to remove his tonsils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Nelson
Emery
Scottabluff
Guardsmen Prepare for Ashland Encampment
Full equipment received at the local unit under Commanding Officer Fred Underwood. The company departs Sunday at 7 30 PM by special train for a fifteen day national guards encampment in Ashland. Sidney’s unit joins Howitzer company of Ger ing and Company D of North Platte. dinner will be at Union Pacific hotel before departure. Training improvements noted at camp. Enlistment applications to Mr Underwood at Commercial hotel before Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gmird
Fred Underwood
Station National Guards
Ashland
Sidney
Howitzer Company
Gering
Company D
North Platte
Underwood
Union Pacific
Prohibition Debate at Governors Conference Highlights Federal Role
At Cheyenne, five Western governors urged strong federal enforcement of prohibition while defending state rights. They argued federal police powers curb crime and urged cooperation with business to boost prosperity. The remarks appeared in a conference address and included Maine’s Brewster and Oregon’s Pierce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
Ralph O. Brewster
Maine
John P. Trumbull
Connecticut
Walter M. Pierce
Oregon
Adam MecMuhen
Nebraska
W. J. Fields
Kentucky
Brewster
Goo Stewster
Cheyenne County chiefs back nonresident funding for publicity drive
President R A Tabcock chaired a Cheyenne County association meeting where members urged soliciting nonresident landowners for campaign funds. M W Dimery will draft a letter seeking support, while judges Tewell and others push a tree planting effort and county fair petitions. The group plans future meetings to advance already begun initiatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A Tabcock
Cheyenne County Association
M. W. Dimery
Amber of Commerce
Cheyenne County
Christian Church Welcomes New Pastor J. L. Bicknell
J. L. Bicknell of Lincoln has accepted the call to lead the Christian church of Sidney. He and wife Mrs. Bicknell will move with their three daughters, Elizabeth, Joan and Julia, to Sidney by August first after purchasing a home. He has previously served as pastor in Minden Nebraska Benton Harbor Michigan Liverpool England North Side Omaha Himwood Nebraska Holdenville Oklahoma and Kennesaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. 1. Bicknell
Lincoln
Cotner College
Christian Church of
Sidney
F. C. Burgess
West 8Th Street
Bicknell
Elizabeth
Joan
Julia
Minden
Nebr
Benton Harbor
Mich
Liverpool
Grain dealers meet in Sterling to set prices
Tiffany Byh of Omaha and W B Fuller visited Sidney earlier this week to study crop conditions and coordinate with Bidney grain dealers. They attended a Sterling meeting where regional dealers gathered to establish price schedules and discuss important matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byh
Tiffany
Tiffany: Grain Company of
Omaha
W. B. Fuller
Sidney
Bidney
Sterling
Scottsbluff Star Herald Erred In Its Statement
A northern neighbor, Scottsbluff Star Herald, misquoted regarding Western Public Service Co. plans to buy Scottsbluff's municipal light power and water plant. The Telegraph did not back the quoted claim that municipal operation is unsatisfactory. Sidney reports municipal plants are profitable and serve well, aiding the city and supporting the buy offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotts‘bluff
Scottsblute
Sidney
Light
Water Unite
Public Service Corporation
Telegraph
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gov. Hanley
Post NO. 12 American Legion
Sidney Man
Palas Aa
Dalton Man
Ashland, Neb
Nebraska Execs
Christian Church
Scottsbluff
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