Obituary of William H. Jones of Sidney Nebraska
William H. Jones born January 29 1840 in London Kentucky died February 25 1819 in Sidney Nebraska after a week long pneumonia funeral at the Christian church with Odd Fellows participation survived by wife twelve children forty eight grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. Military service in the 8th Kentucky regiment from 1861 to 1869 and a long church and community life in Robinson Creek Kentucky Central City and Sidney.
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Jones
William H. Jones
London
Kentucky
Sidney
Nebraska
Mr. Jones
8Th
Kentucky Regiment
Knox County
Frances A. Jones
The
Baptist Church
Robinson Creek
Central Wty
Lucy McHargue
Central City
Christian Church
Odd Fellows
Langston
C J Hellwig
J J Langston
Jack Dearman
Burgess
C P Chambers
C M. Wright
S Bixby
Jesse Johnson
E Couch
O E Erickson
Death of Mrs Frank Ackerman in Utah
Mrs Frank Ackerman died in Utah where she had been staying with her daughter Mrs James Kidd Emmatt. Born October 29 1865 in Crabtree Pennsylvania she lived in Nebraska and Sidney before moving to a homestead then near Sidney. Survived by husband two daughters and four brothers. Granddaughter drowned last July adding to her sorrow.
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Utah
James Kidd Emmatt
Emmel
Crabtree
Pennsylvania
Coalville
Frank Ackerman
Nebraska
Sidney
Kidd
Scruge
Ackerman
Sidney Lodge No 91 Odd Fellows meeting highlights new officers
Sidney Lodge No 91 Independent Order of Odd Fellows held a large meeting with many members and visitors. Deputy Grand Master Joseph Oberfelder installed several new officers, followed by an informal luncheon and post-prandial talks by several brethren.
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Sidney Lodge No. 91
Order of Odd Fellows
Joseph
Oberfelder
Jesse Johnson
Nels W. Olson
Jack Dearmin
Bakers Set To Bake Three Quarters Pound Loaves
New baking rules authorize three fourths pound loaves sold under Food Administration guidelines with proportionate pricing. Loaves of varying weights from three quarters to three pounds may be baked, and after February 24 Victory bread must include at least twenty percent substitutes. Potatoes may substitute up to half the requirement, with four pounds of potatoes equal to one pound of substitutes. Job work promptly completed at this office.
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Food Administration
Wilson Extends $2 Wheat Price Amid War Effort
President Wilson announced a $2 per bushel minimum for 1918 wheat, praising farmers for their patriotism and tying farm support to ongoing draft and transportation measures. The plan sets regional prices, emphasizes farmers’ crucial role beside soldiers, and notes draft exemptions and railway cooperation to ease labor and marketing.
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Washington
Wilson
Americans slain in Tampico attack on oil boat
Washington reports one American killed and two wounded when Mexican bandits attacked an oil boat at Tampico on Saturday. Juarez dispatches say Villa moves toward the Durango mountains with a pursuit column under Generals Hernandez and Gonzales from Parral and Escalon. Chiuhuahua officials report 278 federals killed south of Jimenez, Villa losses not specified but around 300.
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Washington
Tampico
Juarez
Mexico
Villa
Durango Mountains
Eduardo Hernandez
Francisco Gonzales
Parral
Escalon
Chihuahua City
Jimmez
Krylenko Deposed as Bolshevik Chief in Russia
The Hague report states a military dictatorship is proclaimed in Russia. Ensign Krylenko is deposed as Bolshevik commander in chief and General Brujewitsch named new commander in chief. Brujewitsch orders troops to fight to the end.
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The
Hague
Russia
Berlin
Ensign Krylenko
General Brujewitsch
Brujewitsch
Miss Mary Van Kleeck to head women workers division
Mary van Kleek or Van Koleeck will lead a new women’s division in the war department. She will oversee housing and maintenance for women in munition plants and extend supervision to women in private plants. Districts will appoint women supervisors and canteens will provide wholesome food at reasonable prices.
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Moss Mary van Koleeck
War Department
Act Well in Battle on Western Front Says Baker Review
Washington notes increasingly important American activity on the western front as troops rotate home for rest after first duty tour. The Baker review cites French support at Butte du Mesnil, infantry patrols near Chemin des Dames, and scouts in No Man's Land under heavy shellfire yet reaching trenches with no casualties. Our detachments are praised for creditable performance in a very active sector.
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Washington
Snaip
Baker
Butte du Mesnil
Chemin Des Dames
No Man's Land
Germans Take Pernau and Dorpat as War Progress Report
Berlin reports German troops have occupied Pernau a Russian seaport in Livonia and Dorpat 157 miles northeast of Riga. In the advance to Dorpat 8000 Russians were taken prisoner as von Linsingen's advance guard pushes eastward. In the south the advance guard reaches Zhitomir 85 miles west of Kiev.
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Berlin
Pernau
Livonia
Riga
Dorpat
German War Office
von Linsingen
Truve
Zhitomir
Kiev
Soft Coal Output Grows in Week End February 16
Good weather and a clearing of coal congestion boosted bituminous coal production back to normal in the week ending February 16. The Geological Survey reported output at 11,685,000 tons, nearly 1,000,000 tons more than the prior week, with daily average production of 1,847,000 tons the highest since early December.
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Washington
Geological Survey
Grand Duke Friedrich Dies in Neu-Strelitz
A dispatch from Neu-Strelitz reports the grand duke of Mecklenburg-Strelitz died suddenly in the city. Grand Duke Adolph Friedrich, born in 1882, succeeded his father in 1914.
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Amsterdam
Neu-Strelitz
Grand Duke of Mecklenburg
Americans Raid German Front in Chemin des Dames Sector
A Franco American patrol penetrated the German lines, captured two officers, twenty men, and one machine gun with no American casualties. Artillery exchanges intensified, mud hindered movement, and German efforts to disrupt wire were repelled. German bombardment increased in some sectors, but American guns answered with heavy counterfire.
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Chemin des.Dames
France
Tech. 26
Themin Des Daimes
Conjuneion
Germain
Toul
French Take 16 Prisoners in Raid North of Ailette
Paris reports a raid Sunday night that captured 16 prisoners and a machine gun. London dispatches say a hostile raiding party was repulsed near Armentieres with losses, and enemy artillery was active southwest of Cambrai and in the Messines sector.
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Paris
Ailette
War Office
London
France
Belgium
Enya
Armentieres
Cambrai
Messines
Bolsheviki Take Cossack Town Rostoff
Bolsheviki forces have occupied Rostoff near the Don River, a key Cossack territory town. Street fighting continues as troops push into the city near the Azov sea arm.
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Petrograd
Rostoff
Don Cossacks
Don River
Sea of Azov
Vote of Confidence Backed by Chamber in Rome
Rome February 26 the chamber of deputies voted confidence in the government by 340 to 44 amid ongoing political tension. The result reinforces current leadership and sets the stage for upcoming policy measures.
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Rome
Chamber of Deputies
Local and Personal Notes From Lodgepole County
Mrs L A Williams of Lodgepole visited the city this week. Anton Dahl of Marquette handled land interests in the county last Monday. Miss Clara Pettys of Lodgepole stayed with the J W McDaniel home. Mrs J W Walker left for Denver to visit relatives. Mr Phelps Sr of Denver stayed with his son A £n Phelps. Elevator building plans are set for Lorenzo. Two emigrant cars arrived at Lorenzo, with more expected countywide this month. John Harvey, farming the Will Moore place, moved to Hamilton County to buy a farm. Mr and Mrs Henry Randall traveled to Minnesota for health specialists. W Ho Weber, Bloomfield banker, looked at local land and visited cousins Leslie and Valeska Neubauer. Sidell of Alliance, Federal Appraiser, with W B Chambers, inspected land of Association members.
Kragle Family Plans Wheatland Farm Move
TH Kragle and family left Sunday for Wheatland Wyoming where they have acquired land and will farm extensively Mr Kragle went with the ear of goods and the family took a more rapid manner of travel They are a desirable class of citizens and will make good in their new location.
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Kragle
Wheatland
Wyoming
Fez City Description In Externals
The City of Fez is portrayed as clean and attractive with a surrounding baitlementee wall. White washed houses form a bright, finished look while closely built streets leave no vacant spaces. Trellised roofs and vines create a green light over inhabitants in white robes and red head dresses.
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Fez
Wiiter
District 77 notices and local school smoke issue
District 77 report notes Mr and Mrs Rud Aeschlimann returning from Beatrice where Mrs Aeschlimann shows health improvement. North Sidney Farmers Union met Tuesday evening with a brief program and several spicy speeches. Break downs en route to school have been common but no injuries. School dismissed Tuesday due to smoky air from defective flues. plumber called and no further trouble expected.
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Rud
Aeschlimann
Beatrice
North Sidney Farmers’ Union
Mrs Lydia Dye Birthday Visit Honored in Denver Aunt’s Party
Mrs W Hornaday hosted a Wednesday afternoon gathering for her aunt Mrs Lydia Dye of Inglewood Denver honoring her birthday. Fifteen guests enjoyed fancy work and an elaborate five o'clock dinner with gifts from old time friends before Dye’s planned visits to Gurley Kimball and return to Colorado.
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W. Hornaday
Lydia Dye
Inglewood
Denver
Birthday tribute spans two weeks for Mrs Cuber and George Washington
In Sidney a holiday for schoolchildren and local celebrations honored George Washington. Cards and tokens remembered a sweet elderly lady Mrs Cuber, mother of Mrs F G Griffith, now with her daughter in Omaha. Mrs Cuber, aged eighty, has seen Washington’s day celebrated for over 120 years in Sid nevey, with parties hosted by Mrs Griffith.
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George Washington
Sidney
Cuber
F. G. Griffith
Mrs. Green
Omaha
Sidavey
Griffith
Washington
Patriotic Thrift Theme At Party With Prize Silk Flag
A social event hosted by Mesdames Swenson and Jack offered prizes including a silken flag on a silver staff and a red white and blue silk sack filled with corn meal. A nameless verse tied to the sack mocks elite tastes while urging Housewife readers to study thrift for wartime days.
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Mesdames Swenson
Jack
Public Library Hours Recap
Public Library opens Sundays from 2 30 to 5 p m and operates 7 1 pm. The note confirms weekend afternoon access and a separate 1 pm time mention.
Congressman Kinkaid Seeks Seed Quota Reform
Congressman Kinkaid requests informing constituents that free garden seed quotas are limited to about one third of families in the district. Only those who write for allotments will receive seeds to avoid waste and maximize use. Send requests to Mr Kinkaid House of Representatives Washington D C.
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Kinkaid
Mr Kinkaid
House of Representatives
Washington, D. C
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