Local notes from Thornburg area and Sidney region
Phillip Nelson returns from Eastern Nebraska visit. Mrs. Branscom weekends with brother Thos Thornburg. Chas Faden attended Sidney dance. Thornburg Hall social dance well attended on the 16th. Alfred, Nelson and sister rent Hotel dining room to open around April 1. missionary meeting led by Mrs. Struble. Nannie Erickson leaves school after 11th grade. she reads to improve her mind. Mrs. John Nelson arrives from Sidney with firstborn month old. Schadd not hospitalized but with wife’s father’s home. Dr Swatzlander notes improvement. George Washington supper by Lutheran men. Struble Grand Chef, Shultz Grand Entertainer. Morfeld the butcher swallows a pin, removed in Kimball. Press free to advocate education and morals. R Roche visits Sidney. J W Graham returns from eastern Nebraska after stock feeding. Commercial Club meets. incorporation names secured. threshing and plowing outfit owned by John Anderson of Sextorp. deal closed in Potter Friday the 13th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Faden
Sidney
Thornburg Hall
Alfred
Nelson
Mr. Schadd
R. Roche
J. W. Graham
Nebraska
Commercial Club
Wm. Struble
Pine Bluffs
Wyo
D. H. Shult
Osceola
Hall
Bundy
Cheyenne
Fred Nelson
George Gunderson
Florence
Leafdale Society Notes Chronicle Winter Gatherings
The message catalogs a week of social events with neighbors and families in Leafdale. It mentions Mrs John Johnson’s birthday surprise, E C Leafdale and family visiting Grover Thompson, Mrs Carlson of Kirk visiting her daughter Mrs C G Erickson, and straw hauling becoming a leading local occupation amid ongoing snow. G W Leafdale bought the title to a local asset.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Johnson
E.C. Leafdale
Grover Thompson
Mrs. Carlson of
Kirk
Mrs. C. G. Erickson
Snowy Ash Grove records winter chores and moves
In Ash Grove snow remains deep as Andrew and Robert McAdam repair Potter to Ash Grove telephone lines. Arthur Kayne is sick. Wickhorst couple visited Andrew Nelson. Gilbert Nelson returns to his ranch. Ford Wickhorst hauled hay from near Sidney last Saturday. Paul Rabbas moved to Potter. Cold weather keeps Ash Grove farmers hauling coal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew and
Robert McAdam
Potter
Ash Grove
Ford Wickhorst
Sidney
Paul Rabbas
South Divide News Briefs From The Farm Front
A light snow added ten inches on the level Tuesday and Wednesday. Chris Livoni moves to his father in law’s old Mahr place to farm next year. Ezra Chambers fenced his farm last week. South siders rushed to buy Spring feed with Fuller’s corn car. Eleven hogs butchered by Mr Heartway and C A Foster. Walter Nelson recovering after operation. Geese flock seen heading north signaling early spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Livoni
Mahr
Livoni
Iowa
Ezra Chambers
C. A. Foster
Walter Nelson
South Divide
Potter Bank Welcomes New Cashier Mr Babcock
Mr Babcock of Grand Island is now ensconced as cashier of Potter Bank. Friends of Broadus Beard will be pleased to know of the birth of a son to him of recent date. B F Thornburg went to Sidney Sunday to meet his brother who is returning to Montana. Dr Swatzlander of Sidney was here visiting patients Tuesday. Mesdames Branscom and Bundy. Mr Breitung has won all Pot
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Babcock
Grand Island
Potter Bank
Broadus Beard
B. F. Thornburg
Sidney
Montana
Dr. Swatzlander
Mesdames Branscom
Bundy
Roosevelt
Colonial Supper and Community News Highlight Local Visits
The George Washington Sup per drew a large crowd and colonial costumes. Rev Shultz Sorenson and Prof Leonard hosted and entertained. Mrs Struble faced pleurisy, while George Gunderson and family moved to manage a farm near Florence Nebraska. Newcomers Farl McDonald and wife returned, and Mrs Bundy underwent hospital care in Cheyenne before being sent home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shultz
Sorenson
Leonard
Breitung
Seafang
Anderson
Gunderson
Struble
Dr Condra to Speak on Conservation at Bridgeport
Dr George E Condra Nebraska conservation pioneer will address the North Platte Valley Teachers Association sessions on Conservation. He will give two talks at Bridgeport on April 5 and 6 covering The Conservation of People and the geography of Nebraska with lantern slides and a $500 Nebraska map exhibition. Speakers urge farmers real estate men ranchers and business leaders to attend for a pointed Western Nebraska message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Platte Valley Teachers’ Association
George E. Condra
Nebraska
Nebraska Conservation Commission
Nebraska Conservation Congress
Nebraska Soil Survey Commission
National Association of Conservation Commissioners
University of Nebraska
Condra
Bridgeport Association
Joke Dialogue on Delay and Stomach Trouble
A light dialogue explains a man arriving late due to meeting Smithson. The other person asks why and learns the guest shared his stomach trouble. Advice follows suggesting Chamberlain's Tablets, sold by all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smithson
Chamberlain
Roosevelt Urges Direct Primaries in Bay State Speech
Theodore Roosevelt tells Massachusetts legislators that direct primaries empower the people and should decide presidential nominees. He repeats stance against a third term while urging recall safeguards for judges and broad electoral reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay State
Taft to Begin Speaking Tour for renomination
President Taft plans a vigorous speaking campaign to explain his position on current questions and his renomination bid. He will travel across the nation, from Chicago to New Hampshire and Georgia, delivering scores of speeches before the June Republican convention. He leaves Washington for Boston on March 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Washington
Chicago
New Hampshire
Georgia
Boston
Secretary Knox Visits Panama Prompts Wide Coverage
Panamanian papers dedicate front page prominence to Secretary Knox s visit. Every move by the secretary is tracked and interviews with notable figures appear praising the visit. A full third day program of entertainments and functions is outlined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama
Knox
Plate
Pope Bars Hobble Skirts At Pontifical Receptions
Rome report states the pope, after condemning decollete gowns at receptions with dignitaries, has now ordered hobble skirts barred from all pontifical receptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pope
Rome
Doans Kidney Pills Endorsed By Nebraskans
A testimonial from Mrs. O Pearson of Sidney Nebraska praises Doans Kidney Pills for relieving back pain weakness and other kidney trouble symptoms. She credits the remedy with strengthening kidneys and easing aches two months after starting the treatment. The ad notes the product is available at all dealers priced 50 cents with Foster Milburn Co Buffalo as the U S. agent, remember the name Doans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Doan
Federation of Nebraska Retailers to Convene in Omaha
The Federation of Nebraska Retailers will hold its annual convention in Omaha on March 12 13 and 14. An elaborate program is being arranged for the entertainment of the merchants who attend. All retailers will be accorded a hearty welcome whether members of the association or not.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federation of Nebraska Retailers
Omaha
Also Mentioned on This Page
Phillip Nelson
Neb
Mrs. Branscom
Thos. Thornburg
George Washington
Lutheran Church
Mr. Struble
D.H. Shultz
Mr. Morfeld
Kimball
John Anderson
Sextorp
Leafdale
G. W. Leafdale
ASH
Arthur Kayne
Mrs. Wickhorst
Andrew Nelson
Gilbert Nelson
Jack Tishue
Mr. Heartway
Mr. Breitung
C. J. Hellwig
North Side
Blacksmith
Farl McDonald
Dr. Condra
T. R
Theodore Roosevelt
Colonel Roosevelt
Massachusetts
State House
Sidney Lumber CO
U. P
Rock Springs
Hanna Coal
Branchland
W. Va
Elizabeth Chapman
Cardui
Carduia
Sheffer
Monument Co
1St Nat'l Bank
Chichester
Chi
A. Pease & Sons
Sidney, Nebraska
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!