Many Buildings Planned and Underway in February Growth
February warmth spurs construction as W E Swatzlander’s Morrow addition home receives shingles and Western Drug Company plans to occupy it. George Brewer buys St Witters lot and digs for a six room bungalow. Taylor cottage moves to north side for conversion to a pretty bungalow. S Sheffer expands with monument shop and display space. W Klein awards Rose street home contract for a notably roomy house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Swatzlander
Morrow Addition
Western Drug Company
George Brewer
St. Witters
Witter
Taylor
S. Sheffer
LeSeuer
W. Klein
Rose Street
Health officers warn on concealed illnesses penalties
Health officers state that families concealing any suspicious illness from the authorities face severe legal penalties. Harboring or concealing contagious disease is described as a serious offense under the law, with authorities prepared to visit such cases.
Theda Bara in Carmen At Ideal Theatre Saturday
Theda Bara in Carmen will be shown at the Ideal Theatre on Saturday night March 4. The program promises a vivid performance by the famous star as the famed gypsy heroine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theda Bara
Carmen
Ideal Theatre
Enough
Doctor Carter Metropolitan Hotel Sidney Nebraska Tele phone
Readable text notes Doctor Carter associated with Metropolit an Hotel in Sidney Nebraska and a telephone line 124. The fragment provides no clear event or context beyond a business contact listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter
Metropolitan Hotel
Sidney,Neb
County Court Trials Earn Verdicts For Watch Theft And Drunken Disorder
Judge Chambers presided Thursday over John Scheumann versus two travelers E D Burk and S W Sheehan for a watch theft. Burk pleaded guilty, 0 days jail from Feb 24. Sheehan not guilty. trial resulted in guilty, $50 fine plus costs. In Dalton, J H Jones alleged two locals Frank Deering and Ernest Connelly were drunk and insulted an officer, receiving the minimum sentence of ten dollars and costs while jailed for the moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chambers
John Scheumann
E. D. Burk
S W. Sheehan
Burk
Sheeham
J. H. Jones
Dalton
Frank Deering
Ernest Connelly
Stone
Telegraph Advertises Land Sale in Nebraska Region
A letter from D. L Brace of Morris County Nebraska endorses the Sidney Telegraph Nebraska as an advertising medium for land sales. Brace notes responses from across the nation, including California, and praises the paper for circulating results. He encloses $1.00 for advertisement of section 18 to 17, range 49.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Oregon
Sidney Telegraph
Sidney
Nebraska
Morris County
California
D. L Brace
McKay Bld’g
Short Vacation For School Children
At eight o'clock last Monday the school board and health board held a joint session and sent the grades home for a week. Children were told to stay off the streets and in their yards as two new carpet fever cases prompted quarantine of eight town families plus others in the country and neighboring towns. No new cases have developed and officials believe the outbreak is under control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Health Board
Cheyenne County booklet advertised by land man Casselman
H C Casselman promotes Cheyenne County with 40000 copies of a twenty page booklet. Two stenographers handle inquiries while booklets use heavy coated paper and high quality illustrations. The work aims for a durable library piece and strong reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Casselman
Cheyenne County
Ten Cent Cigar Ad From Sidney Promotes Try Manufacture
Local cigarette and cigar retailer promotes a ten cent cigar made in Sidney. Advertisement urges readers to buy the product and try it, promising satisfaction and value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fran Riano
Sidney
Monthly Meeting of Cheyenne County Commissioners 1916
The Cheyenne County Commissioners met at the Court House in Sidney on March 1 1916 with all members present. Minutes of February 1 approved. A county physician contract with Dr John C Swatzlander signed for 1916 17. Janitor contract with William F Krueger signed. Tax cancellations for lots 10 11 block 21 approved as city property. Claims audited included pauper expenses coal office supplies and salaries. Meeting adjourned to April 4 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
F Metty
Western Cross Co
Bordwell
J. Perry
Same
Oscar Harris
Ginn & Co
Hammond & Stephens Co
the Baum Bros
Klopp & Bartlett
Rees Printing Co
State Journal Co
Fishman
Osborn & Kratz
Leroy Martin
Livoni & Son
Anna McFadden
J. W. McDaniel
David Huff
Potter Drug Co
Sidney Lumber Co
Stover
Bowman
SMS Co
Neb Tel Co
J C Swatzlander
Board of Health
Hedlund
Fred Lehmkuhl
Sidney Road
John J Buettner
Potter Road
Elmer Nicks
William Bundy
School Resumes Monday For All Grades
The Telegraph announces that all pupils may report for duty next Monday unless informed otherwise. Frank Klentz of Storm Lake Iowa recently moved to this county and helped unload his car at Lorenzo Friday with the aid of new neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Klentz
Storm Lake
Iowa
Lorenzo
Fr A King Compiles Abstracts and Improves Titles
Fr A King compiles abstracts and refines titles, delivering precise summaries and polished headings for scholarly or archival work. His method improves clarity, consistency, and usefulness of records across volumes and editions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fr. A. King
Population Increases as Berlin Families Arrive in Cheyenne County
Cheyenne County welcomes two larger families who arrived Wednesday and lodged at a local hotel. Herman Fastenan and wife with seven children join Herman Selgelke and wife with six children, both from Berlin, Otoe County, waiting for emigrant car to land at Gurley. They previously bought land in sections 27 and 29 in 1650 and had improvements including plowing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne County
Berlin
Otoe County
Gurley
Herman Fastenan
Herman Selgelke
Minister Hurt After Fall on Rail Crossing
Reverend Kahse of Lincoln Lutheran service was injured Tuesday while crossing the rail at the Union Pacific hotel and depot. He fell and suffered facial cuts needing stitches. He was taken to the Union Pacific hotel for care and is recovering from the shock and injuries. Residents note frequent mishaps where rails rise above footpaths and urge safer pedestrian walks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kahse
Lincoln
Union Pacific
Shoemaker
Friends Urging Mr Barlow For County Commissioner
Friends of L R Barlow urge him to run again for the 1st district county commissioner seat though he has signaled retirement. Positive view of his long service credits him with county benefits and a call for him to announce candidacy grows among supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. R. Barlow
Bin
Barlow
Miss Mae Levensky Dies After Illness
Miss Mae Levensky of Kimball died last Saturday night following a grip illness and a nervous shock. Daughter of Daylight store owner, she had been a popular senior at the local high school. Burial was in Omaha beside her mother as the Sidney school girls remember the bright young lady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae Levensky
Kimball
Daylight
Sidney
Omaha
Miss Levensky
Sidney School
A Candidate For Surveyor Elmer K Nelson
Elmer K Nelson is a Democratic candidate for county surveyor. A Cheyenne County native, he graduated from Sidney High School in 1911 and studied civil and hydraulic engineering at the state university. He has irrigation and surveying experience and promises earnestness and efficiency if nominated and elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer K. Nelson
Cheyenne
Potter
Sidney
State University
Cheyenne County Leads Nebraska Spring Wheat in 1915
Nebraska ranks third among states in four leading crops, with Cheyenne County far ahead in spring wheat value by $439,221 over the next county. Nebraska stands fifth in horses cattle swine and four crops, with a third per capita. Based on Nebraska State Board bulletins, Cheyenne County would top county spring wheat production if state reports extended to all counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Cheyenne County
Cheyenne
Look Girls Leap Year Grab a Man
Sidney Lumber Co advertises a promotions campaign promising a home building deal. The odd phrasing targets women with a strong sales pitch as a humorous or sensational promotional item. The ad emphasizes home construction and a promise of partnership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Lumber CO
Ist Ward Caucus Minutes Pick McIntosh for Mayor
Minutes of Ist Ward caucus chaired by Clayton Radcliffe record Officers A K Greenlee as permanent president and F Col Griffith as secretary. Nominations for councilmen were Radcliffe and Uptegrove. McIntosh won mayoral support after two ballots 16 18 and 4 8 6. meeting adjourned with F G Griffith as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ist
Clayton Radcliffe
A. K. Greenlee
F. Col. Griffith
1St
M. Radcliffe
E.L. Uptegrove
Radcliffe
Uptegrove
Tore
Onenny
Nabot le
J. L. MclIntosh
D. R. Campbell
R. Owens
J. L. McIntosh
R. Campbell
D. R. Owens
F. G. Griffith
Ward 2 Meeting Endorses Council and City Officials
The 2nd ward met in the North Side school house on Wednesday to discuss city election candidates. L. G. Lowe was chosen chairman and H. Gould secretary. 32 people attended. Delegates proposed ward council names and endorsed L. G. Lowe and C. J. Hellwig. The meeting also endorsed J. L. McIntosh for Mayor, R. A. Barlow for treasurer, and L. Neubauer for Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Side
L. G. Lowe
H. Gould
C. J. Hellwig
Mmmeting
J. L. McIntosh
R. A. Barlow
L. Neubauer
More Doings Last Night Caucuses Stir Local Campaign
Two caucuses were called after press time one in Ward No 3 as a preliminary to the eight o'clock general caucus. The political pot is bubbling with bids that are not lively nor exciting yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward No. 3
To Vote Wet or Dry in Village Election
A petition filed with the Village board seeks a ballot issue on April 4 asking voters to decide on saloons or no saloons. The dry camp, quiet yet persistent, aims to overturn the slim loss from the last submission.
Spring Weather Forecast by Clerk Predicts Uncertain March
The weather clerk notes February was pleasant but March may bring wind and cold. Early March shows a mix of light snow and a feeble lion like storm, suggesting a blustery spring with fluctuating temperatures. If March enters loud, it may exit mild, yet confidence wanes.
Bennett couple return from Omaha after wife's major operation
D. F. Bennett and his wife traveled home Wednesday from Omaha where they had spent two weeks. Mrs. Bennett underwent a major operation at a hospital there and made a marvelous recovery in a short time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. F. Bennett
Omaha
Belgrade visitor with Niemeller family on Bordwell hike
Lewis Penfield of Belgrade Nebraska visited several days in the latter part of last week with H Niemeller and family on the Bordwell snack outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Penfield
Belgrade
Nebraska
H. Niemeller
All Aboard for Kimball in Our Special Train
A special train leaves Sidney for Kimball at 6 45 pm to support the Sidney basketball team. Sixty five tickets at 1 50 round trip have been pledged with room for more. Return at 10 30 pm to let workers rest. The game may decide the Western Nebraska championship as Kimball and Sidney are tied. Bring instruments and lemons to lubricate voices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Kimball
Western
Nebraska
Hamner Woodbridge and Roy unite in Colorado nuptials
Zahieel Hamner Woodbridge and Hazel Elizabeth Roy, both of Pueblo, Colorado, were united in marriage on February 24 by County Judge Chambers at the courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamner—Roy
Zahieel Hamner Woodbridge
Hazel Elizabeth Roy
Pueblo
Colorado
Court House
Glassburn Van Mark Wedding in Sidney Draw Home
Thomas N. Glassburn of Sidney Draw and Martha Van Mark of Bronson were married February 24 at the home of Rev. W. A. Hornaday. Glassburn, second son of Dr. A. Glassburn, is a prosperous young farmer. They will reside on the groom’s ranch in Sidney Draw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glassburn
van Mark
Thomas N. Glassburn
Sidney Draw
Martha van Mark
Bronson
W. A. Hornaday
Mr. Glassburn
Dc. A. Glassburn
Bishop Drummond Wed in Ridge Colorado Ceremony
John G. Bishop of Longmont Colorado and Grace I L Drummond of Ridge Colorado were joined in wedlock Thursday morning March 22 by County Judge Chambers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drummond
John G
Longmont
Colorado
Grace IL
Ridge Colorado
Chambers
Huntley and Barnes Wed in Sydney by Judge Chambers
Francis M. Huntley of Julesburg Colorado and Orpha Barnes of Divide Wyoming were married in Sydney on Wednesday March 1 by Judge Chambers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntley—Barnes
Francis M. Huntley
Julesburg
Colorado
Orpha Barnes
Divide
Wyoming
Sidney
Chambers
Kimball Editor Candidate Visits Causing Cross-County Votes Concern
R D Wilson of Kimball former editor of the Kimball paper and a candidate for County Clerk of Cheyenne County traveled to this town on Saturday. Local officials object to his campaign in our area noting Cheyenne County already has four candidates for the office and may need votes from neighboring districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. D. Wilson
Kimball
Kimball Paper
Wilson
Cheyenne County
Fairbury Man Voiced as Guest of H. C. Casselman
Mr. Bonham of Fairbury attended a visit with H. C. Casselman last Saturday, marking a social engagement between local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Bonham of
Fairbury
H. C. Casselman
Home Construction Financing Offer From Lender
A lender announces available loans supporting home construction with accessible terms. The notice emphasizes quick approvals, competitive rates, and guidance through the process from application to funding for eligible borrowers.
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Buvili
the American Bank
Sidney, Nebraska
Sidney State Bank
Opper
Asst
Telegraph
the County Commissioners
H. T, Doran
Mr. Barlow
Kimball Senior
The
Livens & Son Mortgage, Loan and Insurance Company
Bentley Land Co
FUR Coat Sale
Wilson Brothers
Oberfelder
Sidney Nebraska
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