Local and Personal News Mentions in Sidney and Area
Opal Allenton of Sunol was in Sidney on Tuesday. Frank Hazlett of Dye visited Sidney last Saturday. Alex Thompson of Cheyenne visited Monday. Ed C. Saunders of Potter was in Sidney on business last week. F N and C E Smith of Sunol were in Sidney Monday on business. The Colorado State Firemen’s Tournament will be held in Sterling July 2 3 and 4. Mrs I J Pindell returned home Tuesday from Schuyler. Mrs F A Barger returned home last Sunday from Ft Collins Colo where she visited her sister for a week. City council of McCook appropriated 700 dollars for tourist camp equipment. Mrs Wall Cass and daughter Jeanette of Omaha visited with Cass’ son Ellis this week. The daughter will remain in Sidney this summer. Kenneth Kepler son of Mr and Mrs R P Kepler returned home last week from Milton Wis where he completed his first year at Milton College. The rain gauge belonging to the American Bank has been put in shape. It is a standard gauge. Thus the proposal to apply to the government for one is eliminated. Frank Klentz of Juorenzo was in Sidney on business last Saturday. He has just returned from an extended trip in the east. His daughter who accompanied him will remain in the east for a while at least.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Kepler
R. P. Kepler
Milton
Wisc
Milton College
American Bank
Frank Klentz
Juorenzo
Sidney
Resolutions Adopted by Sidney Eudora Lodge for McFadden Sisters
The Sidney Eudora Lodge No 257 expresses sympathy to Rose and Sadie McFadden after the death of Anna. The resolutions note the loss, extend condolence, and order the record to reflect the acknowledgment with copies sent to the sisters. Ella Couch, Chairman. Bessie Otten. Winifred Osborn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna
Rose
Sadie McFadden
Sidney Eudora Lodge No. 257
Sadie
Ella Couch
Bessie Otten Winifred Osborn
A Good Camping Ground Is a Big Asset for Sidney
Sidney authorities lament losses from a poor camping ground as tourists along the Lincoln highway pass through. They stress that improving facilities a shelter, meals, laundry and showers could attract high earning visitors, boosting local commerce and future investment opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Lincoln Highway
Omaha
Twentieth Century Limited
Subscriber payment demand urges prompt remittance in 1923
A 1923 plea warns subscribers to pay up or lose the newspaper. It notes rising paper and labor costs, keeps a $1.50 yearly rate, and declares August 1 as the cutoff to avoid service interruption. It offers possible arrangements for those unable to pay immediately.
Bulletin for Sidney and Cheyenne county on First Street
A civic-minded proposal urges a new bulletin board placed at the First Street corner with Central Avenue to showcase Sidney and Cheyenne County. Supporters argue it would uplift appearance and signal local progress to residents and visitors.
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Telegraph
Central Avenue
Second Street
U. P
Burlington
Lodgepole Valley
First Street
Sidney
Cheyenne County
Dinner and bridge party hosted by Mr and Mrs Goding
Mr and Mrs C R Goding hosted a dinner and bridge party Saturday evening with four couples. A delicious dinner was served at seven o clock before guests spent the rest of the evening playing bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. C. R. Goding
New X-ray Machine and Hoffman Lamp Installed at Roche Office
A fine new X-ray machine and a Hoffman lamp with ultraviolet and sun lamps have been installed this week in the office of Dr. R. E. Roche. The equipment will be used by Dr. Roche and Dr. I. A. Donahoe and will greatly aid their work despite high cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Roche
Roche
I. A. Donahoe
Heirs named in Chris Johnson estate inventory
The late Chris Johnson died April 1 with an estate valued at 7400 in real estate and 1547 in personal property. County court records list his widow, one son and three daughters as heirs.
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Chris Johnson
Liggett Returns From Fort Collins After Father's Death
Roy Liggett returned to Sidney last Tuesday from Fort Collins Colorado where he was summoned by the death of his father. Mrs Liggett accompanied him. The elder Mr Liggett was seventy and had lived in Fort Collins twenty years. He is survived by his widow and another son Floyd of Fort Collins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Liggett
Sidney
Fort Collins
Colo
Cheyenne County warns on unreleased mortgages and judgments
County Clerk Otten states nearly 500000 dollars in chattel mortgages and judgments on record in Cheyenne County Court have not been released. They will be assessed and taxed unless released by July 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
Otten
Secretary Johnson reports road condition info from clubs
Secretary J W Johnson told the chamber luncheon he has information on road conditions supplied by about a dozen automobile clubs. The information may be obtained by calling the secretary's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Johnson
Chamber of Commerce
Couple from Wyoming Weds in Alliance
Mr Franklin Hansen of Upton Wyoming and Miss Mable Anthony of Sidney wed on June 21 in Alliance. The bride taught school for three years in Wyoming. The groom is in the cleaning and pressing business in Wyoming. They will reside in Sidney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Hansen
Upton
Wyo
Mable Anthony
Sidney
Alliance
Wyoming
Anthony
Reflector Arrives for Sidney Landing Field Tower
A reflector for the Sidney landing field has arrived and will be installed promptly. It will guide pilots during night flights, casting a beam visible for about fifty miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Two Hogs Weigh 1600 Pounds Purchase Near Sidney
Two Toland China hogs totaling 1600 pounds were purchased this week from farmer Frank Flessner by WA. A. Bauer, buyer for the Viden Packing company of San Francisco. One hog weighed 900 pounds and the other 700. Bauer says he has never seen such large hogs in all his stock buying experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toland
Frank Flessner
Sidney
A. Bauer
Viden Packing Company
San Francisco
Bauer
Appreciation for kindness in corn planting tribute
A grateful note thanks Mr. Win Sharman Sr and Lewie Chaha for their kindness in planting the writer's corn. Signed by W. Miles.
Kinman Killed by Lightning Bolt in Storm
Carl Greisen of Scottsbluff rushed to Platte Center after the death of his cousin Frank Greisen aged 40 who was struck by lightning during a storm last Thursday morning and instantly killed. Philip Greisen his younger brother was slain five years earlier while driving to visit an ill uncle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Greisen
Scottsbluff
Platte Center
Frank Greisen
Philip Greisen
Columbus
Storm demolishes chicken houses near Peetz
Monday evening a severe wind struck the Ray Monnette place west of Peetz demolishing the new chicken houses and other outbuildings. Mrs Monnette had nearly 1 000 young chickens and 450 were lost in the storm. Many of those killed were capons and springers nearly ready for market.
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Ray Monnette Place
Peetz
Wheat Making Good Progress In Nebraska Crops
Weather bureau summary notes good growth for farm products in Nebraska for the week ending June 19. Heavy rains hindered farm work attendance. Hessian fly damages winter wheat in Nebraska and Kansas, with rust also affecting Kansas crops.
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Weather Bureau
Nebraska
Kansas
Band Boys Clear $208 on Benefit Dinner and Supper
The Kimball juvenile band benefits from two large public dinners, noon and night, enriching the fund to travel to Atlantic City. Mothers of the young musicians organized the meals, with food donated by nearly all town residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Band Boys
Kimball Juvenile Band
Atlantic City
Norfolk to Mark 50 Mile Roads for Tourist Camp Promo
The Norfolk Chamber of Commerce will place road markers along fifty miles of highways leading to Norfolk. The signs will show distances from Norfolk and advertise the Norfolk tourist camp which is undergoing extensive improvements. The camp on an island in the Elkhorn river will include showers for men and women, laundry, gas and electric service, wash room and kitchen, a large rest room with daily papers and magazines, and access to fishing and swimming under shade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk Chamber of Commerce
Norfolk
Chamber of Commerce
Elkhorn River
Traffic accidents cost US drivers billions last year
Authorities estimate more than two million traffic accidents occurred in the United States last year. The estimated cost per person ranges widely, implying Nebraska could owe from fifteen million to twenty five million dollars in damages at this rate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Nebraska
Kimball Land Owner Strikes Large Oil Well
Long Beach Press reports a Wiley Tobin Co. well on Kimball area yielding 4500 barrels daily. Investor E Nier, a Kimball landowner and Signal Hill trustee, noted a producing tract and plans for five more wells within the same large property. The district hosts many wells ranging 25 to 5500 barrels per day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimball
Long Beach Press
Long Beach
Calif
Wiley-Tobin Company. Co
E. Nier
Nicer
the Observer
Nier
Signal Hill
Coyotes Dug From Burrow Near Peetz
Vernon and Leonard Mackey report a coyote daylight sighting north of the Mackey farm southeast of Peetz. They uncover a burrow housing 18 whelps, after Dutch Michaels and the Mason boys had earlier dug out three young coyotes in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
T.eonard Mackey
Henry Mackey
Mackey
Peetz
Dutch” Michaels
Mason Boys
Also Mentioned on This Page
Opal Allenton
Sunol
Frank Hazlett
Dye
Alex Thompson
Ed C. Saunders
Potter
F. N. and
C. E. Smith
Colorado State Firemen
Sterling
I. J. Pindell
Schuyler
F. A. Barger
Ft. Collins
City Council of
McCook
Sam
Mike
W. ¥. Miles
West
Parrish
the Telegraph
Hood River
Imperial Valley
Furer Concery
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