Commissioners Hold Statutory Meeting in Cheyenne County
The June 19 1915 meeting of the Board of County Commissioners of Cheyenne County Nebraska at the Court House Sidney saw all members present. Actions included approving prior minutes, correcting erroneous taxes, adjusting road petitions reopening and widening routes, establishing several roads including 286A and 272A, and authorizing the County Surveyor to re survey and stake around several sections. Audited claims across multiple funds awarded to Western Drug Co. Columbia Carbon and Ribbon Co. and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Sidney
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
Board of County Commissioners
L. R. Barlow
Frank X. Rihn
N. H. Troelstrup
A. D
Laura
Anna Adams
Tefft
Potter
R. L. McAdam
Potter Precinct
Dickinson
Emil Englert
Sunol
O. J. Willis
Frank Ackerman
Western Drug Co
Columbia Carbon and Ribbon Co
the Banner Chemien Co
Hammond & Stevens Co
Same
Rees Printing Co
Oninha Printing Co
D Tasig
BL. Jackson
T.e
J . Carter
Pau
Bishman
Oteentaas
BMC
Deane James McDaniel
Pauper
Pretty Gift Shower for Bride of the Week
Mrs. T. B. Dawson hosted a Thursday afternoon pre nuptial shower for Miss Mildred Miles with fourteen guests. Red and canary roses themed the decor, Miss Miles wore a rose gown, and vocal solos plus a piano piece complemented a three course luncheon amid high art floral settings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Miles
T. B. Dawson
Sivan
L. G. Simon
Swenson
Eva Miles
Miles
Business room added to town
Work began Tuesday on the structure of A. S. Hardy's new business block. C. P. Grant secured the contract and cleared the ground. The trio of sixty by twenty two foot shops will face west with plate glass fronts and fibro brick walls, plus a rear light area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. S. Hardy
C. P. Grant
Court House
Rose Street
Lowery Home
Hardy
Sidney Stores Quiet On Glorious Fourth
The Sidney Mercantile Company and The Cheyenne Trading Company will close their stores all day on July 4 to let employees rest or celebrate. Celebrations will be held at Gurley and Peetz, with mutual hospitality expected in return for past favors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Mercantile Company
Cheyenne Trading Con
Gurley and Peetz
Irwin Brothers Benefit Show For Sidney Band
Irwin Brothers come to Sidney for a two date wild west attraction on July 10 and 11 at the fair grounds. The event aims to raise funds for the Sidney Band with posters promoting a lively entertainment experience for local townsfolk and visitors alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irwin Brothers
Band Boys
Fair Grounds
Sidney Band
Oberfelder Family Open House Gatherings Through Summer
Mr and Mrs Joseph Oberfelder host open house during the warm season. Mr and Mrs Sam Oberfelder of New York visit for the entire summer. Mr and Mrs Arthur Oberfelder and Irving Oberfelder stayed from Denver and visited until Tuesday. Mrs Wasserman and young Bobby of Cheyenne joined, then returned by train. More visits expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Oberfelder
Sam Oberfelder
New York
Joseph
Robert
Arthur Oberfelder
Irving Oberfelder
Denver
Mrs Firth Booth and Son and Daughter Shop in Sidney
Mrs Firth Booth and her son and daughter from Sunol were shopping in Sidney on Saturday, enjoying a day of errands and browsing local stores.
All Business 7 Closes for Sessions
The community will close businesses in the afternoon during the Chautauqua from June 24 to 28, except Saturday 2:30 to 4:30, to allow citizens to attend performances. Numerous local firms and individuals agree to close during these hours, inviting the public to join the programs in Sidney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Cheyenne Trading Co
Sidney Mercantile Co
the Fashion Shop
Western Drug Co
Oberfelder Co
Large transfer of Cheyenne County soil ranch
W R Woods of Eagle precinct sold a 960 acre ranch to Mr O Mann of Blair Nebraska. The property is described as a valuable grazing domain for cattle and its sale reportedly brought more than 20000 dollars. Woods built a fortune in cattle and horse raising and may settle as a resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Woods
Eagle Precinct
Omann
Blair
Nebraska
Correction notice clarifies Swatzlander license fine
A local correction revises a prior report about W. E. Swatzlander, praising his 80 year cautious civic zeal. The article explains he received a two dollar fine for driving a new car without a license plate for four blocks while taking his family to a band concert, which he paid, and clarifies he was not traveling without a license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Swatzlander
Swatzlander
Simpson Home Hosts Dozens for Pleasant Valley Baptisms
The Pleasan Valley ranch home of Mr. and Mrs. P. R. Simpson hosted sixteen guests last Sunday including O. R. Owens and family, L. A. Brown and family, Miss Helen Burke, and W. J. Shoemaker and wife. Guests shared two meals, attended morning and afternoon church services, and witnessed a baptism at the Sterling ditch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. R. Simpson
Pleasan Valley
O. R. Owens
L. A. Brown
Helen Burke
W. J. Shoemaker
Sterling Ditch
Kimball’s J. R. Nelson Takes Over Le Grande Hotel
J. R. Nelson of Kimball has become the new proprietor of the Le Grande Hotel and has taken possession, signaling a fresh era for the establishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Nelson of
Kimball
le Grande Hotel
Bauer Miles wedding in Lincoln a refined society event
Miss Mildred Idella Miles and Mr William Raymond Bauer wed in Lincoln on Tuesday June 20 1916 at the Miles home. The ceremony featured a Luth eran rite with Mendelssohn and Traumerei music and a greenwood setting. A buffet luncheon followed and guests viewed gifts as the couple departed for a Colorado and St Louis journey before settling in Lincoln.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Idella Miles
William Raymond Bauer
Lincoln
W. P. Miles
Merna Swatzlander
Mendelasohn
L. G. Lipson
G. D. VanGorder
Donaldson
Frank Bauer
Harold Simon
Elviras Campbell
Eva Miles
Neil
Mildred Miles
Laval
Fraternity
Schumann
Traumerei
Mendelsohn
Grace McFadden
Miss Greenlee
Phyllis Corbett
Mary McIntosh
Mrs. Bauer
Colorado
St. Louis
Kansas City
Waitig
Jefferson Apartments
First Ball Game on Home Ground Sunday
Score Potter 4 Sidney 3 in the first home game on Sunday. Potter led the scoring with four runs, while Sidney managed three. The contest showcased early season form and local fan excitement at the ball field.
Local and Personal Visitors Return from Busy Travel
Will Riggs and his young daughter Fern visited Sun dy evening through Tuesday afternoon with Mr Riggs mother in Ogadala. Miss Harriett Radcliffe returned Monday from six weeks away in Chicago. She enjoyed attending the Republican National Convention and the Preparedness parade, and paused in Omaha with friends on both legs of the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Riggs
Fern
Mabel
Mr. Riggs
Ogadala
Harriett Radcliffe
Chicago
Omaha
Family road trip blocked by Colorado sand trap
Mrs Essig drove to Hax tum Colorado with her mother Mrs McKown of Lincoln to visit daughter Mrs J E Rogers. An unexpected sand draw trapped them briefly until rescue. Returning home Mrs Essig was joined by her brother-in-law J J Rogers as they navigated the sandy area.
Omaha family moves into Sidney home after quick trip
Mrs John Daugherty and Mrs Robly Harris with sons traveled by auto from Omaha to Sidney in two days without incident. They took possession of a recently vacated home of the A Rudd family. Fred Cushing, Daugherty’s eldest son, drove from Omaha and will return to his job with the Union Pacific.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Daugherty
Robly D. Harris
Omaha
Sidney
A. Rudd
Fred Cushing
Burlington visitors tour local freight network with praise
J J Cox of the Lincoln Division spends Friday in the locality with M A Shipman and J M Swenson touring the territory to Burlington stations. Visitors express amazement and enthusiasm for the region saying seeing is convincing and converts follow after a look.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.J. Cox
Burlington
Lincoln
M. A. Shipman
J. M. Swenson
Also Mentioned on This Page
BuTu
American Bank
the American Bank
Sidney, Nebraska
Sidney State Bank
Jesse C, Momish
W. Mo Ostemberg
W. E. Meblock
Livoni& Son Mortgage Loan and Insurance Co
Buick
Abbott
Detroit
Ford
Bentley Auto Company
Bauer
Brownell Hall
Musical Conservatory of
The
State University
Sun Drug Company
Nebraska State University
F. A. King
Oberfelder Clothing Company
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