City approves new water pump and electric meters contract
Village trustees met June 4 approving bills for cement, gravel, and hauling. McGraw Co. of Omaha won the 500 electric meter and lamp contract and American Well Works Co. won the centrifugal pump contract for 750. Irwin Bros. may use streets for a Wild West Show with 40 percent of receipts donated to the Sidney Fire Department building fund. Cement walks ordered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Thompson
R James
Sidney Lumber Co
Livoni & Peel
Oscar Harris
Z E Easterday
John Owens
H © Leichty
McGraw Co
Omaha
American Well Works Co
Irwin Bros
Sidney Fire Department Building Fund
Obituary of Mrs Catherine Kane Sullivan Cheyenne
Mrs Catherine Kane Sullivan of Cheyenne died June 7 in Bingham New York while visiting. Kidney trouble caused death. Husband Louise and Ed J. were with her. Funeral held at St Marys Cathedral Cheyenne. Survived by Frank Cahill and two sons, Mary and William, sister Emma Kane, brother Thomas Kane. Sullivans and Kanes were longtime Sidney residents. Recognition of her charitable church work and Ladies Auxiliary of the Order of Railway Conductors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Sullivan
Catherine Kane Sullivan
Cheyenne
Bingham
New York
Louise
Ed J
Cheyeenne
St. Mary’s Cathedral
Frank Cahill
Marry
Los Angeles
William
Thomas IkKane
Salt Lake
Mary Murphy
Pasadena
California
Emma. Kane
Sullivans
Kanes
Sidney
the Order of Railway Conductors
Close Call From Wandering Bullet
A high power rifle bullet crashed through a ranch house window at John Anderson’s home on Thursday morning and lodged in the wall. Mrs Anderson was in the room but unharmed. No one was seen nearby and the bullet may have traveled a mile or more. Firearm handlers are urged to exercise extreme caution to ensure safe targets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Anderson
Schroeder Attends Grand Lodge of Masons in Omaha
H. Schroeder traveled to Omaha on Tuesday to attend the Grand Lodge of the Masons and returned home on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Schroeder
Omaha
Grand Lodge of the Masons
Town vaudeville by first class acts charms Ideal crowds
Home Talent Do Vaudeville at the Ideal with eight Japanese song and dance performers led by Misses Phyllis Corbett Merna Swatzlander Dorothy Hart Nellie Dedrick Helen Williams Mary McIntosh Florence Schroeder Leona Oberfelder Reverend Hardman wowed listeners with violin and piano accompaniment Miss Devine. The Sidney Roosters opened the show with sharp humor Ed Brennan led cast while boosters Bliss Brennan Bradbury Bassett Barker Doran Millett Martin Swan Swain supported the event funds for the Episcopal Choir Club were boosted by a second crowd and a profitable finale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal Choir Club
Phyllis Corbett
Merna Swatzlander
Dorothy Hart
Nellie Dedrick
Helen Williams
Mary McIntosh
Florence Schroeder
Leona Oberfelder
Reverend Hardman
Bridgeport
England
Miss Devine
Sidney Roosters
Ed Brennan
Bliss
Brennan
Bradbury
Bassett
Barker
Doran
Millett
Martin
School Election Next Monday In Sidney District No. 1
The article urges turnout for the June election on Monday June 14 for Sidney School District No. 1. It praises A. K Greenlee as a capable public servant and argues for his re election, noting the election is two weeks early under the new law and will be held at 2 o'clock in the basement of the courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. K Greenlee
Greenlee
Sidney
Court House
Weather Bulletin Mockery of Seasonal Woes and War News
A humorous weather note laments a poor week with scant sun and heat, while house chores and divorce suits rise from damp miseries. The writer mocks the lack of weather discomforts compared to European war issues and ends with a stubborn goodbye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Weather Bureau
Bryan
Railroad Notes and Storm Damage Near Sidney
H L Harris is back as freight conductor between Sidney and Cheyenne. V A Wirt is promoted to Division No 1 with Omaha HQ. J W Adams becomes Superintendent of Division No 2. A southbound Burlington train hit hail near Menlo, shattering most north windows of heavy plate glass. Passengers alighted at Sterling to clear hail and glass from the cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Harris
Sidney
Cheyenne
V. A. Wirt
Omaha
Burlington
Menlo
Sterling
Boy Receives Injury From Rifle Accident
A son of Isaac Olson was inadvertently shot Thursday when a rifle discharged. The bullet passed between the second and third fingers, avoiding bone, and doctors expect no permanent damage to the hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Olson
Swenson Heads to Omaha for Week of Work and Recreation
J. M. Swenson traveled to Omaha on Tuesday for a week of work and leisure. Milo Webster and his family drove from their north ranch to visit the Witters family, but rough weather prevented their planned trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Swenson
Omaha
Milo Webster
Witters
Banta Family Relocates to Dexter to Run Drug Store
E C Banta and family have moved to Dexter Massachusetts where Mr Banta purchased a local drug store. The move places the family in a new town and business venture, signaling the start of their life in Dexter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Banta
Dexter, Ma
Mr Banta
Sol Willis Enjoys Weekend Fishing at Booth Ranch
Sol Willis and his family spent Saturday and Sunday at the Booth ranch near Sunol. They reported enjoying the fishing immensely with a relaxing family outing and scenic countryside surroundings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sol Willis
Booth Ranch
Sunol
Gates estate herd inspected in Weld County trip
Mrs. William Gates traveled to Weld County Colorado early this week to inspect the Gates estate herd of horses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Gates
Weld County
Colorado
Gates
Moves of Devine and Jack House Occupants
R. D. Devine moved Monday into the F. LE. Brown house and Fred Jack moved Tuesday into the house vacated by the Devines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. D. Devine
F. LE. Brown
Fred Jack
Devine’s
Miss Sadie and Grace McFadden Headed to Kearney State Normal
Miss Sadie and Grace McFadden left Sunday evening for Kearney State Normal to refresh some of their school methods and study new approaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sadie
Grace McFadden
Kearney
Vale Campbell Visits Oshkosh With Brewer Friends
Vale Campbell of Oshkosh arrived Tuesday and will stay through tomorrow with former schoolmates Mabel and Emma Brewer, sharing memories and enjoying time together in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vale Campbell
Oshkosh
Mabel
Emma Brewer
Claus Edens Returns From Chester After Memorial Day Stay
Claus Edens came back Tuesday from Chester Nebraska where he spent two weeks and observed Memorial Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claus Edens
Chester
Nebraska
Dedrichs and Doran Return From North Platte Visit
Nellie and Norine Dedrich and Evelyn Doran returned Sunday from several days with Edgar Dedrich's family in North Platte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie
Norine Dedrich
Evelyn Doran
North Platte
Edgar Dedrich
Touring cars from Ohio endure mud and rain on long journey
Touring party from Ohio traveled through mud and rain on an arduous trip. They reported conditions were unusually challenging across the area, noting widespread mud and slick roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Gus Granneman Heads to Hot Springs for Six-Week Bath Visit
Gus Granneman left yesterday for Hot Springs Arkansas to stay six weeks. He plans to renew his youth at the famed baths and enjoy the therapeutic waters during his stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Granneman
Hot Springs
Arkansas
Miss Olive Mann Travels to North Platte and Kearney
Miss Olive Mann visited North Platte for a Sunday with Miss Mayme McMichael and then proceeded to Kearney to attend the summer term at the state normal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olive Mann
North Platte
Mayme McMichael
Kearney
State
College boys return home from state university
Edward Shoemaker and Irving Oberfelder came home Tuesday from the state university and Albert Greenlee arrived Wednesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Shoemaker
Irving Oberfelder
the State University
Albert Greenlee
Mrs H R Fuller Returns From Fort Dodge After Mother's Death
Mrs H R Fuller arrived Saturday from Fort Dodge Iowa where she had been summoned by a sad mission. She reached home in time to witness her mother pass peacefully away after a long illness.
Mrs Gibson Leaves Glenwood Springs After Visit
Mrs P D Gibson of Glenwood Springs Colorado departed for her home Friday of last week after visiting her daughter Mrs Kinsman and inspecting the new little grandson during her stay in town starting Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. D. Gibson
Glenwood Springs
Colorado
Will Goding Buys Relieve to Close Gap to Swenson Ranch
Will Goding was in the city last Friday and purchased a large relief of J M Swenson a move aimed at shortening the distance between his ranch and Sidney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Goding
J M Swenson
Sidney
Misses Hughes Shop in Sidney Before Returning Home
The Misses May and Berneice Hughes, Dalton teachers, shopped in Sidney on Wednesday and headed back to Albion Nebraska to spend their summer vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May
Berneice Hughes
Dalton
Sidney
Albion
Nebraska
Roy Greenlee Undergoes Appendectomy at Presbyterian Omaha
Albert Greenlee reports Roy Greenlee had his appendix removed at Presbyterian hospital in Omaha last Saturday. He is responding nicely after the operation and recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Greenlee
Presbyterian Hospital
Omaha
Albert Greenlee
Denver Couple Visits Simons Home In Nebraska Trip
Mr and Mrs H Kelly of Denver visited Friday night staying overnight in the C W Simons home. The ladies are sisters. On Saturday Mrs Simons joined the guests for a trip to Ogalalla to visit relatives for a week or two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H Kelly
Denver
C. W. Simons
Simons
Ogalalla
Dresser Drag Causes Car Damage Near Center Church
A Dresser drag team on Monday struck the rear of a new auto owned by Louis Reimers near Center church. Dresser repaired the damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Reimers
Center Church
Mr. Dresser
Chicago family visits sister during San Francisco Exposition trip
John Edis his wife and son of Chicago visited Mr Edis' sister Mrs John Oldershaw and family Saturday. They were returning from a visit to the exposition in San Francisco and went on to their home Tuesday. Mr Edis is a previous prosperous contractor and builder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Edis
Chicago
Mr Edis
John Oldershaw
San Francisco
Edis
King's Daughters Enjoy Notable Monday Afternoon Gathering
The King's Daughters met Monday afternoon with Mrs. Jack Sager in attendance. Nearly all members were present and Miss Maggie Kelly joined the circle after Mrs. Hazel Pearson left. Refreshments were described as excellent and the event concluded on a high note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King’s
Jack Sager
Maggie Kelly
Hazel Pearson
Drainage Rush Amid Flood Jeopardizes City Health
William Breternitz reports alarming surface water and sewer overflows in North Platte. Crews dig a drainage ditch west of town despite constant rain and waterlogged conditions, forced by a grave emergency to abandon delays for better weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Breternitz
North Platte
J D McMillan Opens Lakeview Homestead in Grover Area
J D McMillan returns from Weld County Colorado to his new Weld County homestead naming the estate Lakeview for the nearby artificial lake. He has secured a Grover Colorado school at a good salary near his homestead and plans weekends there awaiting a housekeeper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D McMillan
Weld County
Colorado
Lakeview
McMillan
Grover
Pastor Russell to Lecture at Capitol Theatre Cheyenne
The noted divine will speak at Capitol Avenue Theatre in Cheyenne Wyoming on June 19 at 8 pm. The lecture titled The Battle of Armageddon offers free seating and no collection. Some attendees from Sidney plan to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pastor Russell
Divine Will
Capitol Avenue Theatre
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Sidney
President Joy of Lincoln Highway in City visit
Henry WB Joy, president of the Lincoln Memorial Highway, with Skf Bement and Iis enhut of Detroit, traveled in a Packard along the Lincoln Highway. He envisions coast to coast paving and argues for keeping to the old trail contour rather than section lines. He praised the road from Sidney west, noting a drainage issue between Sidney and Potter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry WB. Joy
Lincoln Memorial Highway
City
Joy
Sk. F Bement
Iisenhut
Detroit
Michigan
Cheyenne
Mclntosh
Sidney
Potter
Final Meeting of B M S Club Held at Mrs Ow ens Home
The final meeting of the B M S Club gathered Saturday afternoon at Mrs O R Owens west town home with strong attendance. Officers were elected and committees named for the coming year followed by a program of music readings and speeches. Eva Miles piano Grace Foster reading Mildred Miles song Radcliffe readings and a closing piano number provided the entertainment. Lemon punch and cake refreshments followed with several guests joining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. R. Owens
West
Dawson
Eva Miles
Swan
Swatzlander Family Dinner After Detroit Visit
Mr and Mrs Ed Swatzlander returned Saturday from a trip to Detroit for business and sightseeing, reaching Tama Iowa with relatives present. A Sunday family dinner at Dr Swatzlander's home included 16 guests from the extended family, including Bert and Charles Schwartzlander and sisters Mrs Ed Swatzlander and Mrs Bert Swatzlander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Swatzlander
Detroit
Tama
Iowa
Charles Swartzlander
Bert Swatzlander
Charles Schwartzlander
Local W C T U Meeting Reported June 2 at Mrs Harper’s
The regular meeting of the Frances Willard W C T U was held at Mrs J W Harper’s home on June 2 with many ladies present. After business a paper by Miss Davison on Long Bursts of Spiritual Women was read and music from Miss Harper’s Victrola was enjoyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Willard
Mrs J L McIntosh Hosts Spring Social for Miss Anne Radcliffe
Mrs J L McIntosh gave a Thursday evening party honoring Miss Anne Radcliff just back from Chicago University. The rooms were decorated with spring flowers and three tables were set for six hundred. After games, a three course luncheon was served and Mrs Joseph Symp_dynes won first prize at cards. Radcliffe's return sparks renewed social activity due to her popularity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. McIntosh
Anne Radcliff
Chicago University
Joseph Sympdynes
Miss Radcliffe
Ladies Aid Society Meets for Afternoon at Church
The Ladies Aid Society gathered Wednesday afternoon at the church parlor. After two hours of quilling they moved to the O. R. Owen home where Mrs. Owen and Mrs. Rudd served a delicious lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid Society
O. R. Owen
Overland Cuts Price Shocks Auto World With Model 83 Deal
Overland announces a 325 cut in price making the new Model 83 a 750 four cylinder family car. The 35 horsepower touring car mirrors last season’s Model 80 in power and features a lighter weight chassis, improved starting and lighting, one man top, headlight dimmer and divan upholstery. BK. C. Stockdick, local agent, expects a demonstration within ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Overland
Toledo
Overland Company
John N. Willys
Automobile Chamber of Commerce
Nationa
BK. C. Stockdick
Board of Equalization meeting notice for Cheyenne County
The Cheyenne County Board of Equalization will meet on Tuesday June 15 1915 at the Court House. Sessions will last no less than three days and no more than twenty days. If you are unsatisfied with your assessment file your complaint then as complaints are not considered at other times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Equalization of
Cheyenne County
Court House
Miss Rachael Dreyser Returns From Illinois School
Miss Rachael Dreyser returned the latter part of last week from Illinois where she attended school the past year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rachael Dreyser
Illinois
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City Water Works
KFUND
Bituary
Livoni & Son
Our Weather Bulletin
Railroad Notes
J. W. Adams
W. A. Wirt
C.W. Hornaday
Mdse. & Grain Co
Sidney, Nebraska
Joy OF
Lincoln Highway
EN City
Owens
Hornaday Mosse. & Grain Co
Sidney Mercantile Co
Thernburg & Selch
Baily
Oberfelder
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