Lexington Man Gillan Named Additional District Judge
George C. Gillan of Lexington appointed by Governor Bryan as additional district judge for the expanded thirteenth district to begin duties in July. He will share court duties with J. L. Tewell of Sidney, a Republican, as the district grows to nine counties Banner and Arthur added from the Seventeenth. Gillan, a Democrat, is well regarded in Cheyenne County and has long practiced in Lexington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George C. Gillan
Lexington
Bryan
J. L. Tewell
Sidney
McKelgie
Gillan
Tewell
Thirteenth
Douglas County
Scotts Bluff
Morrill
Garden, Banner
Arthur
Barron
Scottsbluff
Cheyenne
Kimball
Keith
McPherson
Dawson
Banner
Varthehm
Rob F G Schroeder Home Loss Heavy
Rob F G Schroeder, assistant cashier of the American Bank, reported a burglary at his home between Friday night and Sunday afternoon. Stolen items valued about 700 dollars include a diamond ring, two new suits, shirts, a gold watch and chain, 20 dollars in cash, two Masonic watch charms, two fraternal emblems, a congressional medal, and other personal valuables. No clue to the thief, who likely knew the house and found it unlocked during the Schroeders’ absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank G. Schroeder
American Bank
Congress
San Francisco Bay
Schroeder
Potter Child Dies In Omaha Hospital
The infant son of Mr and Mrs Emil Nelson of Potter died last Sunday in an Omaha hospital from appendicitis. He was two years eleven months two days old. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church in Potter on Wednesday at 2:30 PM with burial in Potter cemetery. H O Shunk donated coffee service at the King's Daughters event last Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Nelson
Emil Nelson
Potter
Omaha
Totter
Potter Cemetery
Arrest of Deserter Burns Whipple Near Gurley
Sheriff J W McDaniel and Deputy David Fluff arrested Burns Whipple alias Bert Jolson nine miles east of Gurley on a desertion warrant from Ann Arbor Michigan. Whipple had worked on a local farm for about two months. Michigan officials said a man would be sent here to take custody after the arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burns Whipple
Bert Jolson
Gurley
J. W. McDaniel
David Fluff
Whipple
J. W. Robinson
Ann Arbor
Mich
McDaniel
Michigan
Sidney Shooter Crescendo as Team Denver Wins Challenge
Joe Simodynes of Sidney took second in the second annual registered shoot at Sidney Country Club. Charles Gunning of Longmont led with 147 of 150. Thorp of North Platte top score 96 in the individual event. A Denver North Platte team match won by Denver, with Thorp 96 and Stull 95 leading the trio. Forty-two shooters from Colorado Wyoming and Nebraska competed in the 150 target event and luncheon followed by a postponed dinner at the Colorado state school in Denver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Simodynes
Sidney
Sidney Country Club
Charles Gunning
Longmont
Colo
W. A. Stull
Wardy
Denver
Gunning
Simodynes
Stull
Dardy
North Platte
Thorp
Colorado
Wyoming
Nebraska
Colorado State School
Bob Lowe
R. H. Rogers
A. J. Jorgenson
Hugo Nickum
Leo Osborn
Hardy
Buchanan
Sarcanuder
Ft. Collins
Schwass
Kunkle
Cheyenne
Hartwig
wMrs
Moritz
Gibbs
Sterling
Dagget
Keverly
Hershey
Osborn
R. YP
Kepler
Tompkins
Potter
Harshman
Bridgeport
J. den
Murrey
McKean
Ogallala
Banna
Ware
Miss Franklin
Capps
Cheairs
Frame
R. Osborn
C. F. Beeder
Beeder
O. GC. Dean
Brownfield
O. G. Dean
Abbott
Coffinger
Jorgenson
Simodyrnes
North Pintte Stull
Dagger
Mrs. Buchanan
Den
Eyerly
Bards
Governor Bryan Names Four For State Posts
Governor Bryan announced four appointments to take effect June 1. K. K. Knudson of Genoa will head the state banking bureau, succeeding R. C. King. Dr. J. D. Case of University Place becomes superintendent of health, replacing Dr. I. H. Dillon. Vincent B. Stahl of Seward is chief clerk in the agriculture department, succeeding J. W. Mayer. Mrs. Clara Clayton of Lincoln will head the child welfare department, replacing Mrs. Emily Hornberger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Kk. C. Knudson
Genoa
State Banking Bureau
R. C. King
J. D. Case
University Place
I. H. Dillon
Auburn
State Health Bureau
Vincent B. Stahl
Seward
Agriculture Department
J. W. Mayer
Clara Clayton
Lincoln
Emily Hornberger
Wheat farmer stores 3000 bushels at Peetz elevator
Henry Hawkins using a big truck built a surplus of 3000 bushels stored at Peetz Farmers elevator. He still has about 2200 bushels to bring in and expects to sell the grain on any favorable market upturn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ienry Hawkins
Peetz Farmers
Hawkins
Red Cross Seeks Used Household Goods Donations
Spring house cleaning prompts a Red Cross appeal for clothing bedding furniture and dishes. Notify Mrs McCleneghan when ready to deliver and donations will be collected or received at the appointed time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Deaver and Kotas Wedding at Sacred Heart Lodgepole
Miss Gertrude Deaver and Mr Anton Kotas married at Sacred Heart church Lodgepole on a Tuesday in May. The bride is daughter of Mrs Hester Deaver and the groom a prosperous farmer from Fillmore County. They plan to reside on the groom’s farm near Tobias after visiting Sidneys relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacred Heart Church
Lodgepole
Gertrude Deaver
Anton Kotas
Father Keller
Gertrude
Hester Deaver
Mr. Kotas
Fillmore County
Deaver
Cortney
Sidney
Tobias
New County Agent To Visit Kimball County Next Week
The Extension Department of the College of Agriculture will send a county agent to Kimball county early next week. He will be temporary and stay until a regular agent is found. his name has not yet been learned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Extension Department
The
College of Agriculture
Kimball County
Former Sidney Boy Married in Woodland Washington
Lowell Fuller of Los Angeles and Gladys Whittington Sheltus of Woodland wed May 5 in Woodland. Only close family and a few friends attended. The couple's romance began at Oregon Agricultural College where Fuller was a senior and Gladys a freshman. Fuller, brother of Hubert and Clarke, lived in Sidney for years and works in agricultural extension in Los Angeles County. They will reside in Los Angeles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodland
Wash
Mary
Lowell Fuller
Los Angeles
Gladys Whittington Sheltus
Heath Flesher
Mr. Fuller
Oregon Agricultural College
Lowell
Hubert
Clarke Fuller
Lved
Sidney
Fresno
Sigma Hepsilon Fraternity
Los Angeles County
District Court Filings Against Swatzlander and Others
District court filings list multiple cross petitions and orders of sale involving Ella Lyon, W E Swatzlander, U S Trust Co as trustee, Geo A Bolduc, Leroy Larson, Bank of Worchester N Y, Simon Fishman, Equitable Life Ins Co, J O Beatty, John McGregor, Brix Berggren, David R Tanes, Nora T Denny, Louie Zimmerman, Geof Thompson and A M Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ans
Ella Lyon
W. E. Swatzlander
U. S. Trust Co
Geo. A. Bolduc
Leroy Larson
Bank of Worchester
N. Y
Simon Fishman
Et al
Equitable Life Ins. Co
V. Swatzlander
J. O. Beatty
John McGregor
Brix Berggren
David R. Tanes
Nora T. Denny
Louie Zimmerman
Geof Thompson
A. M. Anderson
Cheyenne County Court Adjourns April Term
The April term of the Cheyenne County district court was adjourned sine die by Judge J. L. Tewell last Saturday. No regular term will be held until next December, though some matters may be continued in chambers as allowed by law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne County District Court
J. L. Tewell
District Court
Sidney Banker Indicted by Federal Grand Jury
W. Fe. Swatzlander former president of the First National Bank of Sidney is indicted by a federal grand jury in Omaha on three counts for misappropriating bank funds. The charges include turning in a $4 313.72 promissory note signed by R C Jackson on October 2 1920 and drawing funds for use in Bronson Elevator Co which he owns. Two other alleged misapplications are for 451 25 and 2300.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. FE. Swatzlander
First National Bank of
Sidney
Federal Grand Jury
Omaha
R. C. Jackson
Bronson Elevator Company
Omaha Bee
Union Pacific Celebration Draws 10000 Attendees
About 10,000 officials, employees and guests attended the Union Pacific celebration in North Platte last Thursday. Sidney sent around 719 trainmen, with No. 7016 locomotive a standout. The Sidney Juvenile Band placed second in the parade, and Kimball’s band joined the return trip. The celebration drew praise from the North Platte chamber and Agent Shoemaker, while 4000-plus heard President Gray address farmers as special guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific Railroad
Union Pacific
North Platte
Sidney
West
Hand Boys
Kimball Juvenile
Ik. W. Bonham
Stangpoint
Shoemaker
Gray
Bell M. Stoutenbrough Club Elects Johnson President
Mrs J W Johnson is chosen president for the coming year of the Bell M Stoutenbrough club in Sidney. Officers include Mrs Guy V Doran as vice president Mrs Claude R Golding secretary and Mrs Glenn Matteson treasurer. Last year’s officers listed. A club picnic is tentatively planned for next Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Johnson
Bell M. Stoutenbrough Club
Sidney
Guy V. Doran
Claude R. Golding
Glenn Matteson
Ruth Slodgkin
Johnson
Dornan
Golding
County Court Filings and Guardianships Report
County court filings include letters of administration for the Est. of Chris Johnson and Christ Johnson, notices to creditors, guardian reports for Leonard Ivrees, and orders barring claims for the Est. of A J Roling. Also listed are petitions and actions involving Dempster Mill Mfg Co versus Sidney Lumber Co, inventories for William Connelly, petitions J W Johnson versus Ida Simms, representative petitions for John Pf McCann versus Ed Radditz, and a complaint warrant State versus Ross Harrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxler
Chris Johnson
Christ Johnson
Guardian
Leonard F. Ivrees
A. J. Roling
Dempster Mill Mfg. Co
Sidney Lumber Co
William Connelly
J. W. Johnson
Ida Simms
John Pf. McCann
Ed Radditz
Subpedia State
Ross Harrison
Certification Seed Potato Applications Due June Fifteenth
June fifteenth marks the deadline to file for seed potato certification at the county agent's office. Potatoes must be true to type, free from varietal mixtures and disease, and have received corrosive sublimate treatment. Fees are 50 cents per acre with a $5 minimum, paid with the application, covering two field inspections and one bin inspection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Cheyenne County Board of Equalization Plans June 12 Meeting
The Cheyenne county board of equalization will meet in the courthouse on Saturday June 12 to hear and consider assessment protests. The session will review 17 percent and 14 percent valuations as part of the protest process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
Union Pacific Nine Ties Bunker Hill Nine In Sidn ey Meet
The Union Pacific nine of Sidney tied the previous 19 to 4 loss by routing Bunker Hill players 6 to 2 at Sidney Athletic Park on Sunday. Lineups feature Southwick Swenson Clark Tobler Jolliff Cook Kirkpatrick Philson Acuff for Union Pacific, and Meyer Stockamp A Borcher Ellington Art Borcher Ted Borcher Sass Troutman Scott for Bunker Hill. Ellington and Sass drove in runs for the visitors while Acuff, Swenson, Clark, Kirkpatrick and Philson plated strikes for the home club. Manager D Cooper announced a June 10 game with Lodge Pole Past Timers at their home field and a June 17 trip to Cheyenne to face the Cheyenne Shops team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific
Sidney
Bunker Hl
Sidney Athletic Park
Southwick
Swenson
Clark
Tobler
Jolliff
Cook
Kirkpatrick
Philson
Acuff
Swengon
Bunker Hill
Meyer
Stockamp
A. Borcher
Ellington
Art Borcher
Ted Borcher
Sass
Troutman
Scott
Suss
Squid
Lodgepole Pasttimers
Cheyenne
I D. Cooper
Golf Contest Won by Barger's Team at Sidney Country Club
The Sid ney Country club annual golf contest ended in a sweeping victory for Dr F A Barger the club president and captain. Hyde led the opposing team and lost by 126 strokes after 23 players on each side. Barger's squad won fifteen matches tied two and lost six with an average of about 101 strokes per player versus 107 for Hyde.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Country Club
F A. Barger
FE. TL. Hyde
Slyde
Fred Stevens Hurt When Disc Barrow Slips At Farm
Fred Stevens employed by Landis on the Mark Iddings farm near town escaped with a badly lacerated face and bruised body after a disc barrow he was driving ran away and threw him beneath the knives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Stevens
Landis
Mark Iddings
Child Seriously Injured In Accidental Gun Discharge Near Chappell
The six year old son of Mr and Mrs Logan Whithers northwest of Chappell was seriously injured last Sunday while playing with a gun. The weapon, believed empty, discharged injuring the boy beneath the lower lip and jaw, tearing teeth, and causing a jagged cheek wound. He was transported to a Omaha hospital for care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan Whithers
Chappell
Omaha
Stock Growers Meeting in Alliance June 7 8 9
The annual meeting of the Nebraska Stock Grower's Association will be held in Alliance on June 7 8 9. ATL members urged to attend and an invitation extended to all interested in stock raising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska Stock Grower's Association
Alliance
ATL
Proposed new road faces criticism in Sidney meeting
Cheyenne county commissioners tabled a petition to open and maintain a highway off the Lincoln Highway at Sidney’s northeast cemetery corner. Sixty five local business people and farmers supported the plan, led by V EF Kucera, citing convenience and outlet needs amid concerns it would mar the city’s eye sores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Commissioners
Cheyenne County
Sidney
Gurley and
Dalton
V. EF. Kucera
Kucera
Lincoln Highway
Burlington Tracks
Burlington
Union Pacific
Second Street
Sidney Athletes Rally to Beat Peetz on Home Field
Sidney baseball team avenged a 14 to 2 loss by beating Peetz 4 to 15 hits, with Benedict homering and every Sidney player recording a hit. Crowley fanned 13, and the lineup included Null, Fairchild, Willis, V Fihunger, Curtis, Mauser, Pierson, Ledbetter, Mecham, Benedict, Corners, Crowley, and M Null. Sidney meets Lorenzo on June 10, and Dr H B Mantor of Denver attended the shoot last Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Peetz
Doughes
Cheyenne County
Benedict
Sidney Peetz Null
Fairchild
Willis
V. Fihunger
Curtis
Fihunger
Mauser
Pierson
Summers
Ledbetter
Mecham
Corners
Crowley
P. Douglas
P. M. Null
Hawkins
Null
M. Null
Wills
Sidney Squad
Lorenzo
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rob F. G. Schroeder
H. O. Shunk
Nat
Sidney Sportsman
Joe Simodynes High
KOTAS
Sidney Boy
Sidney Banker
U. P
Barger
E. L. Hyde
Hyde
Witham
SG McCleneghan
McIntosh
J. T
Doran
Blip
R. P
Martin P
Grabill
I. F
Closman
Hardy, A
Bentley
Haworth
Pettibone
Grimminger
Shunk
Warren
Thomas
Campbell
O’onnell
Kratz
Donohoe
Worden
Dr. Barger
Adams
Dr. H. BH. Mantor
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