Weddings of the Week Gould Home Ceremony
A quiet March 1 1911 wedding at the Gould home united Harry E. Witters and Elizabeth Gould in the presence of relatives. Rev Henry Zinnecker performed the ceremony as Meri Field played the wedding march. The couple will reside on the Simon P Witters farm with warm wishes from their families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. D. Gould
Mies Merifield
Harry E. Witters
Misa Elizabeth Gould
Henry A. Gould
Mary Gould
Henry Zinnecker
McGraw and Booze Wed in Sterling Ceremony
John Albert McGraw and Miss Alpha Booze of Sterling Colorado were married Sunday morning February 26 by Judge Gapen at city office in a brief ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Albert McGraw
Miss Alpha Booze
Sterling
Colorado
Gapen
Bia
Epple and Reinhardt Wed in Greeley Court
Andy Epple and Margaret Reinhardt both of Greeley Colorado were married by Judge Gapen at his office on Tuesday February 28 conveying best wishes from The Telegraph for the newlyweds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy Epple
Margaret Reinhardt
Greeley, Colorado
Gapen
Marriage Licenses and Births Reported in February 1911
Marriage licenses list John Albert McGraw and Alpha Booze of Sterling Erika Bernard Miller and Johanna Albertha Shbarrel of Weyette Cheyenne Co February 28 1911 Harry L Witters and Elizabeth Gould of Sidney Andy Epple and Margaret Reinhards of Greeley Colorado Born February 28 to Mr and Mrs Frank Englert Lodgo Nebraska 4800 Mr and Mrs Robert Eppe Clara proud parents of a nine pound boy February 28 Mother and baby and all parties are doing nicely
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erika Bernard Miller
Johanna Albertha Shbarrel
Weyette
Cheyenne Co
Harry L. Witters
Elizabeth Gould
Sidney
Andy Epple
Margaret Reinhards
Greeley
Colorado
Frank Englert
Lodgo, Nebraska
Robert Eppe
Clara
Dusty Thursday Winds Create Struggle for Pedestrians
Strong winds troubled pedestrians as hats toppled and footing proved difficult. Dust and dry land engulfed the streets, forcing people to brace against gusts while moving through the day.
Sidney Public Library A Milestone In Sidney Progress
Sidney reaches a landmark with the establishment of a public library seen as essential to education and community progress. The piece argues libraries aid both townspeople and farmers, urging collective support and ongoing momentum for a wider community of interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greater
Sidney
Sidney Public Library
Hardesty Beats Pierson in Two Straight Falls
Hardesty defeated Pierson the wrestling newsboy of New York in two straight falls lasting 40 minutes total. First fall lasted 10 minutes and the second 20. The crowd was small but enthusiastic as both men showed strong work. Preliminaries saw Messenger defeat John Null and Glen Darnell defeat Frank DeSpayne. Leon Fine refereed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardesty
Pierson
Wrestling Newsboy
New York
Messenger
John Null
Glen Darnell
Frank DeSpayne
Leon Fine
Debaters Impress After Sidney Alliance Clash at Opera House
The Tuesday evening event at the Opera House drew praise for Sidney and Alliance teams. Alliance looked outclassed, but both teams earned high marks for careful preparation and strong delivery. Professor Hanna received credit for guiding the Sidney side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Alliance
Opera House
Hanna
Nebraska farmer Andrew Limbeck plans Sidney county farming season
Andrew Limbeck formerly of Crete Nebraska bought a half section of land northwest of Sidney and was in town Friday. He and his family intend to stay in the county and will farm on the North table this season after selling their Lancaster county farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Limbeck
Crete
Nebraska
Sidney
Mr. Limbeck
Lancaster County
Houge Brothers Sell Farm Half Section to Father in Edgley
Carl J. and Louis P. Houge disposed of their half section of land on the south table to their father A. M. Houge of Edgley South Dakota. The brothers had recently purchased the Arthur Armstrong farm northeast of town. A. M. Houge is visiting his sons and is highly pleased with this country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl J
Louis P. Houge
A. M. Houge
Edgley
South Dakota
Arthur Armstrong
Lipska Couples Buy Lots for Spring Homes
Mrs Lipska has purchased a desirable lot in Wellners second edition and will build a dwelling this spring. J J Lipska also bought a lot in the same locality and intends building this season.
Kimball Men Tour Sidney Guests at Olean
Messrs Yoakim and Gunneson of Kimball pass through Sidney in their touring car and are guests at the Olean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Yoakim and
Gunneson
Kimball
Sidney
Olean
Sidney Band to Grow as Telecommunications Upgrade Nears
Two members will join the Sidney Military Band bringing it to eighteen pieces. Ash Wednesday marked the start of Lent. Sidney officials plan a full copper wire line rebuild with toll connections nationwide by next summer. Attending officials include P. H. Patton K. R. Ogden from Omaha engineers, R. A. Grimm district plant chief L. B. Wilson commercial manager and Mr. Lambert district traffic chief from Grand Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Military Band
Sidney
P. H. Patton
K. R. Ogden
Omaha
R. A. Grimm
L. B. Wilson
Sidney Mercantile adds temporary bookkeeper charge
A J Jeffers will temporarily manage the Sidney Mercantile Company books while a book-keeper is selected. Lloyd Corbin, a civil and irrigation engineer from Sterling, did surveying here late last week. A free concert by the Sidney Military Band is set for Wednesday March 15. Richard Welch of Clinton Iowa completed a sale for a half section of North Divide land and owns the remaining half.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Jeffers
Sidney Mercantile Company
Lloyd Corbin
Sterling
Sidney Military Band
Richard Welch
Clinton
Iowa
North Divide
Welch
Village Board Approves 800 Feet Fire Hose Purchase
The Village Board held a special meeting Wednesday night and ordered 800 feet of new fire hose to replace the old supply which could not be trusted to withstand pressure in an emergency.
Snowstorm Leaves Three Inches of Snow Across County
A leaden sky Sunday gave way to falling snow by evening and three to four inches by Monday. Tuesday's sun briefly cleared the county, leaving the remaining snow as evidence of the storm.
Pioneered Rural Irrigation Using Gas Engine Pump near Sidney
Nels Olson installed a cen trifugal pump driven by an 8-horsepower gasoline engine at a well west of Sidney. He built a reservoir to supply six inches of water over forty acres each season at an estimated cost of forty cents per acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nels Olson
Sidney
Public sale on Sharmer estate in Sidney
A public sale of the interests of Joseph Sharmer, minor, in the Sharmer estate was held at the court house last week. Several valuable Sidney properties were disposed of. The Sharmer estate is among the oldest and largest in Sidney. The heir list includes three daughters and one son who is not yet of age. Abstract of title will be the most voluminous in Sidney. Karl Kratz and Fred King of Sidney win the contract for the work, at a cost of several hundred dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Sharmer
Sharmer
Court House
Sidney
Messrs
Karl Kratz
Fred King
Libbys Return from Mexico Trip During Revolution
Mr and Mrs H H Libby of Lodgepole and their daughter Barbara return from nearly three months in Mexico and report a most enjoyable time with Mr Libby asserting the revolution has only started.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Libby
Lodgepole
Barbara
Mexico
J J McIntosh Resting Easier in Latest Reports
The latest dispatches indicate J J McIntosh is resting easier after prior illness. Sources note improvement and continued care with family updates pending official statements.
Buy a Home Say Mr Renter A 4 room house bargain
A seller urges renters to buy a 4 room home on the North side offering $100 cash and easy terms. The price is $1,100 with about $400 cash upfront and the balance through Building and Loan arrangements.
Railroad Notes Update From U P Shops and Line Changes
Mechanical Inspector E J Hufford visited U P shops Sunday. Several workers quit the round house and were replaced. Track upgrades between Lodgepole and Potter were let, leaving a single track to Julesburg. Locust plans threaten Nebraska rail shipments. scientists may seek egg-killing methods.
Obituary of Andrew E Jacobson
Andrew E Jacobson died Sunday February 26 1911 at his home three miles west of Sextorpe. Funeral services were held at his home Wednesday at two o clock conducted by Rev Sorenson of Potter. Interment was at Lextorp Swedish Lutheran cemetery. Born in Sweden March 16 1837 he came to America in 1883 settling in Saunders County Nebraska and moved to Cheyenne County 23 years ago where he resided until death. He leaves a wife two sons and one daughter Nicolas Jacobson of Potter Lewis Jacobson of Canada and Emma Jacobson at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew E. Jacobson
Sextorp
Rev. Sorenson
Potter
Lextorp
Sweden
America
Saunders County
Nebraska
Cheyenme County
Nicholas Jacobson
Lewis Jacobson
Canada
Emma Jacobson
Obituary Notice of Mrs. R. Benda
Word reached Dr. Frazey of the death in Omaha of Mrs. R. Benda formerly of Sidney. The body will be taken to Lodgepole for interment Thursday. The funeral is set for Saturday at 1 PM. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Maus and had lived in Omaha for several years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frazey
Omaha
R. Benda
Sidney
Lodgepole
Dan Maus
Theatre changes and acts headline Sidney’s entertainment scene
George Younkin and daughter Bertha leave for Alliance as Tobino Opera House lease begins March 1. Lyric relocates to the former Chrystal building under Morris Tive man, with cinema using Isis Denver films. Mixed reviews for Alabama Minstrels and Arington Company at Tobin and Crystal, with new management promising changes and better attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Brennan
Glen VanGorder
Tobino Opera House
Morris Tinian
The
Lyric
Grippe
Morris Tiveman
Sidney
Atory Land
Isis
Denver
Hezekiah
Mario
Real Estate Seekers Visit Olin Investors Scan Bargains
Will E Sealls and R Ester ly of Olin Iowa spent the week in town examining properties with the aim of investing in real estate bargains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will E. Sealls
R. Esterly
Olin
Iowa
Rea Belvel Visits Sidney from Iowa Lithographing
E. Rea Belvel of the Iowa Lithographing Company made his regular semi annual visit to Sidney this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Rea Belvel
Iowa Lithographing Company
Sidney
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wiirvers Gould
McGraw
Booze
Epple -Reinhardt
Alpha Booze
Sidney's Public Library
J. J. McIntosh
Hinman’s
Railroad Notes
E. J. Hufford
U. P
George Parks
William Fresias
Louis Lazara
Roundhouse
George Chelonis
Peter Jeolkas
Fred Jack
J. E. Johnson
Edgar Dedrick
Ernest Stuht
Grace Chadwell
U.P
Julesburg
Big Springs
Perdue
Lodge Pole
Chappell Register
Andrew E Jacobson
George Younkin
Miss Bertha
Arington Company
Tobin Opera House
Leon Rivera
Bighé
St Elmo
Guire
the Crystal
Pusat
Creetal
Crystal
Arington Stock Company
Oberfelder Clothing Co
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