Sidney High School Holds Twenty Fourth Commencement
A large crowd attended the Sidney high school's twenty fourth annual commencement at the opera house. Five graduates delivered orations on topics including Labor Race Question and nineteenth century literature. Diplomas were presented by J L McIntosh of the school board, with Brennan winning the state scholarship and Cushing the highest final year average.
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J. L. McIntosh
Sidney High School
Opera House
Gapen
Oberfelder
Corbett
VanGorder Brothers
Clara B. Poole
Theodore E.wood
J. ‘Tl. .McIntoeth
Francis W. Brennan
Jessie L. ‘Cushing
Clase
Brennan
James
McIntosh
Sianey
Decoration Day Observance With Reserved Attendance
Graves were tenderly covered as in years past though crowds were avoided and children kept away. Twenty one veterans marched under the flag to the opera house where azaleas and tributes adorned the hall. J. L. McIntosh delivered a moving oration dispelling the notion that empty seats dampen eloquence.
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Azare and
Atripes
J. L. McIntosh
Railroads Taxed as Assessments Jump in State Move
The state board of assessment raises railroad valuations by 24 million dollars from last year. Per mile values rise for Union Pacific from 60 000 to 75 900 Burlington from 88 750 to 42 000 Northwestern from 82 500 to 33 500. Cheyenne county faces a larger assessment roll.
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State Board of Assessment
Union’Pacific
Burlington
Northwestern
Cheyenne ‘County
Nebraska Apportionment of Temporary School Fund Sets Record
The total apportionment of the temporary school fund across Nebraska districts reaches a record $185000. Cheyenne county's share is $1858.42 with 1510 scholars noted. June 14 proclaimed Flag Day urging citizens to display Old Glory at home and in business.
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Nebraska
Cheyanne County
Roe Ht
Union Pacific Surveyors Stir Valley Excitement in Bridgeport
A Union Pacific surveying party of fourteen led by Engineer McKee unloaded tents and equipment in Sidney and set camp south of Bridgeport. They mark lines across the river near Frank King's ranch and explore Pumpkin Creek valley toward Gering. Locals speculate on the line’s ultimate route and new town prospects, with land speculators eager for options.
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Union Pacific
Sidney
North River Valley
Bridgeport
Northport
Frank King
Lapeer
Pumpkin Creek
Gering
Bridgport
Denver wholesalers spark Sidney visit with band recital
A large group of Denver wholesalers arrived by special B and M train on Saturday, touring Sidney to boast of local enterprises. The Flat-Indiana infantry band performed. Drum-Major Kelley reconnected with old residents as the veterans impressed with their former garrison era music.
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Denver
Sidney
Kelley
Miss Lucy Jones Plans European Tour After Fremont Role
Miss Lucy Jones assistant Principal for two years at Fremont Nebraska will begin a summer tour of Europe with friends. They depart around June 13 by Chicago and Montreal then sail to Liverpool visiting France Italy Switzerland and Germany with an extra Scotland trip. She expects to return by September first and resume teaching duties after being re elected for the coming year.
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Lucy Jones
Fremont
Nebraska
Chicago
Montreal
Liverpool
France
Italy
Switzerland
Germany
Scotland
Jones
Scarlet fever outbreak leads to school closure and quarantine
Notice reports considerable sickness as scarlet fever breaks out in several families after school hours. One death is attributed indirectly to the contagion. A strict quarantine is maintained in houses with illness, and officials expect the epidemic to be short in duration.
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Sidney
New Primary Law Changes Nomination Process in Cheyenne County
Voters will nominate candidates at regular polling places this year as precinct caucuses and county conventions are eliminated. Primaries occur on the first Tuesday in September, with August 16 as the deadline for applications to be on the primary tickets. Independent candidates need 200 signatures, other nominees 25 electors, and all applications require a $5.00 county treasurer receipt.
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Cheyenne County
Death Claims Two in Local Community
Ruth Kelly aged thirteen died Tuesday evening from heart failure triggered by scarlet fever. Her sister Mayne laid to rest in Catholic cemetery as quarantine and sympathy restrictions kept friends from visiting. Also, eight year old son of Mr and Mrs S P Jones died last Sunday after brief illness while staying on their Weyerts farm near Sidney.
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Ruth
Dan Kelly
Mayne
Kelly
Honné
P. Jones
Sidney
Weyerts
Lingwall Covalli wedding in Potter May
The wedding of Mr Peter O Lingwall and Miss Julia Covalli occurred at the bride’s parents home in Potter on May 25 at high noon. The bride wore a white silk gown with French lace and carried a large bouquet. The groom wore black. A sumptuous dinner followed and many gifts were given. The bride, native of Nebraska, has resided in Cheyenne. groom, a Cheyenne county resident, works for U P line in Cheyenne. They will reside in Cheyenne.
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Potter
Peter O. Lingwall
Mica
Julia
Covalli
Nebraska
Cheyenne
U. P. Shape
Mrs. Lingwall
Denver couple united in marriage by local minister
Chas Peiffer and Lillian Hambley of Denver were married by Rev. James at the M E parsonage on May 25. The couple returned to Denver the same night where the groom works in plumbing. Carl Trognitz suffered scarlet fever with blood poisoning but is steadily improving after a serious illness.
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Chas. Peiffer
Lillian Hambley
Denver
James
M. E. Parsonage
Nebraska Crop Report Predicts Record Corn Harvest Yet
Burlington weekly crop report for May 25 forecasts favorable soil conditions across Nebraska and an average winter wheat crop. Corn has strong potential for the largest statewide harvest, with only spring grain facing losses from cold dry weather. Weather has returned to normal and moisture supports rapid growth of grain that survived earlier adversity.
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Burlington
Nebraska
May School Notes Highlight Attendance and Room Shortages
The May school report shows 277 yearly enrollment, 202 May attendees, 99.72 percent punctuality, and 0.85 non-absentees. No conditional promotions. students failing will be retained or repeated. Clara Poole and Alice Dick plan to attend normal schools to become teachers. Expansion needed as all rooms are crowded, prompting calls for a building addition and a lab and gymnasium. Two students, Ruth Kelley and T S Jones, have died since school closed.
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Clara, Poole
Alice Dick
Alliance
North Platte
Junio Normal Schools
Clara
Alice
Thia i
U S
Dinasium
Telegraph
Slnce School
T. 8
Jones
Ruth Kelley
Ruth
T.8
Parrow
First Intermediate Department
Second Intermediate Department
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