Village Trustees Meet March 6 Approve Drugist Permit and Bills
Board members present include J J McIntosh chair pro tem L O Fundingsland Dr L G Simon Gus Wellner and Clerk Leslie Neubauer. Journal read and approved. Western Drug Co druggist permit granted bond approved. Bills approved and warrants ordered for labor materials and city services including water mains lamps pump repairs and election supplies. Initiative library ordinance petition read but laid over until next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J J. McIntosh
L O Fundingsland
L. G. Simon
Gus Wellner
Leslie Neubauer
Western Drug Co
Wright
Oscar Stewart
Doran & Hadley
Sidney Lee Ser Co
Neb Tel Co
Geo Buzza
Lewis Eckert
Ramella
H Bordwell
State Journal Co
RR James
Ayle & Erickson
Wellner
Fundingsland
Is Your Name Written There Directory Notice
The new telephone directory will be ready for distribution by the fire of April. Notify manager Dan Reider by March 20 if you wish your name listed. The Telegraph will begin work as soon as the list is complete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Reider
Telegraph
Obituary for John G. Baker an early Sidney settler
John G. Baker longtime Sidney resident and former U P shops car department worker died in Cheyenne on Wednesday. His body returned to Sidney for a Friday funeral held under the A O U W order, with burial beside his wife. Surviving son Hiram.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker
Sidney
U. P
Cheyenne
H. Bangert
Values
Hiram
Obituary: Celia Barbara Geurnsey of Sidney
Celia Barbara Geurnsey wife of Archie Geurnsey longtime Sidney resident died after six days of peritonitis. Burial was in Lexington after services at the Catholic church. Survived by husband Archie and two daughters Verna eight and Mildred one.
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Celia Barbara Geurnsey
Archie Geurnsey
Sidney
Lexington
Verna
Mildred
Citizens Caucus nominates trustees in Sidney Neb 1914
In Sidney Nebraska on March 11 1914 a citizens caucus at the county courthouse nominated two village trustees for the April election. Lincoln G. Simon Herman Schroeder Gus Wellner and J J Parks were named. Ballots counted 165 total with Wellner 106 Parks 98 Schroeder 61 Simon 63. Wellner and Parks received majority and were nominated as candidates. The caucus formed The Citizens Party and adjourned with Jorgenson as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Nebraska
A. J. Jorgenson
Wood Mantor
J Jorgenson
Lincoln G. Simon
Gus Wellner
Herman Schroeder
J. J. Parks
Robert Barlow
Robert Devoe
HH. R. Fuller
L. Uptegrove
Chas, Mann
Citizens Party
Mr. McDaniel
Joseph Oberfelder
Visits of Mr and Mrs J Sanders of Sextorp
Mr and Mrs J Sanders of Sextorp arrived Monday and stayed until Friday with their daughters Mrs Dan Aldridge and Mrs George Moore. They live about twenty five miles away but in this day of telephones and rural delivery they do not visit their children oftener than once a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. 2. Sanders
Sextorp
Dan Aldridge
George Moore
Public cattle sale announced in Scottsbluff area
Ellis Waring of Scottsbluff lists a public sale of 490 head of cattle to be sold Friday March 20 in Scottsbluff County. A separate invitation to ladies for a sale at W F Kucera's farm Tuesday March 17 1914 offers a free lunch featuring three kinds of ko-la-ches and one Ho-ska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellis Waring
Scottsbluff
W. F. Kucera
Minatare Principal Welcomes New Son
R O Chambers principal of the Minatare schools and son of C P Chambers announces the birth of a boy on March 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. O Chambers
Minatare
C P. Chambers
Sidney Postoffice Seeks Second Class Rating
The Sidney Postoffice becomes eligible for second class status after posting $8,000 in annual receipts. The upgrade takes effect July 1, increasing Postmaster Mcintosh salary and that of assistant Miss Kelly and adding another clerk.
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Sidney Postoffice
Mcintosh
Miss Kelly
Sidney Teay Defeats Laramie 49 to 24 in Farewell Game
In Sidney's farewell appearance before a local audience the big team beat Laramie 49 to 24 at basketball. Illness kept one regular from full play and slightly dulled form, though speed and flashes of classic play appeared. A good tournament report is anticipated. In the prelim, grades beat a high school team 12 to 0.
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Sidney
Laramie
H. S
Changes in Property Ownership This Week
This week saw transfers including the Ward bungalow sold by J. M. Swenson to Alfred Shipman, and the Olean hotel traded to H R Fuller for 8500 dollars. The Hardy bungalow and ice plant went to Mr. Ricedorf of Petersburg Nebraska for 7200 dollars.
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Ward
J. M. Swenson
Alfred Shipman
Olean
H R Fuller
Hardy
Mr. Ricedorf
Petersburg
Nebraska
Second annual Ball of the B of R T at Opera House
The second annual dance of the B of R T will be held at the opera house on Monday evening April 13. C L Sweet of Cheyenne, committee chairman, was here this week arranging details. Those who recall last year's success will welcome a repeat of the pleasure.
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Opera House
C. L. Sweet
Cheyenne
Sidney reunion brings Cheyenne man John Griffin back
John Griffin of Cheyenne, a Sidney resident in the eighties, visited Sidney yesterday to renew old acquaintances with many of the town’s older residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Griffin
Cheyenne
Sidney
Eye and throat specialist visit announced in Olean
If you need glasses or your child has enlarged tonsils or adenoids see Dr. Warrick the Specialist Saturday March 14 at the Olean Hotel.
Unfortunate Man Tries to Burn Up the Jail
Rthar M. Klegg, a mentally unbalanced former fireman for the UP, was taken to Sidney jail. He set fire to bedding after breaking a light bulb, causing smoke and fear among inmates. Insanity board sent him to Engleside. deputies moved him from custody. He appeared violent at times but physically healthy, and his case drew sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rthar M. Klegg
McDaniel
Here
North Platte Wie
Sidney
Mr. Klege
H. T Doran
II. II
Gapen
Dr Owen
Engleside
Swaine
Kreuger
Boys Making Brillant Showing At State Tournament
The Lincoln bound basketball team beat Culbertson 48 to 3, Arlington 28 to 10, and Beatrice 12 to 8 en route to a playoff with Scottsbluff. Final rounds await as they head toward the state championship, led by Willis Closman Grabill Parks with Clayt Parks subbing for ill Goldwyn Doran.
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Brillant
Lincoln
Culbertson
Arlington
Beatrice
Scottsbluff
Willis
Closman
Grabill
Parks
Buzza
Clayt Parks
Goldwyn Doran
Len Sherwin Returns With 3,000 Mixed Cattle for May Delivery
Len Sherwin returns from the South having fulfilled his mission to purchase 3,000 mixed cattle for May delivery. The stock from Texas and New Mexico will suffer no change in coming to this climate at that time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Len Sherwin
South
Texas
New Mexico
The Burned Building Fire Destroys Clubhouse in St Louis
A devastating blaze at a local clubhouse in St Louis causes great loss of life and extensive damage. Firefighters battled flames through the night as investigators began assessing the scene for the cause and the extent of the casualties.
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St. Louis
Woman's Club Reviews Emerald Isle Irish Program
On March 7 the Woman's Club met with Miss Eva Miles for a yearbook planned program focused on Ireland. An Irish table talk and humor segment led by Mrs. Gimmer preceded a paper by Miss Mildred Miles on Through Romantic Ireland with John Stoddard. Miss Bordwell commented on Irving's Life of Goldsmith. Vocal selections by Mildred Miles closed the event before the current events segment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club
Eva Miles
Gimmer
Erin
Ireland
John I. Stoddard
Mildred Miles
Delinquent Taxes in Cheyenne County Listed
A 1900 era notice outlines delinquent taxes in Cheyenne County prior to 1900 compiled into one list. Delinquent lands total $836.78, lots $3,204.51, personal $30,770.15. interest not included. County credits and past collections noted. Future letters will be sent to debtors to recover amounts and costs.
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Cheyenne County
Birth announced for Cun ningham's son in Clara
Mr and Mrs Leslie Cunningham of Clara announce the birth of a nine pound son on March 12. The mother and baby are with Mrs Null Sr for a good start in life. A fair beginning is half the race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Cunningham
Clara
Denver Youth Dies After Freight Jump Incident
Alvin Hoagland of Denver was fatally injured when he and companion John Lees, 22 29 Adams Street, tried to board a fast freight near Sidney. Hoagland had both legs amputated in hospital but died at 7 13 p m. Lees was shaken by the tragedy as spectators watched. The accident occurred about 4 20 p m and the body was prepared by Harper Wright and sent to Denver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Hoagland
Parks
Denver
John Lees
Adams Street
Clayton Street
Sidney
Harper & Wright
Potter Water Works Victory Signals Growth
Potter voters approved the water works proposition Wednesday by a large majority. The measure calls for an $8,000 bond issue to fund a new water system, seen as vital for healthy growth and attracting residents and businesses. Dalton to vote on April 7 confirms regional momentum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potter
Dalton
Hotel National cafe opens under Mrs Burkhardt guidance
The cafe in the front basement of the Hotel National is now open under the experienced direction of Mrs. C. Burkhardt. It offers a pleasant, well arranged space with street and interior access and is proving highly satisfactory to patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hotel National
C. Burkhardt
Ten Cent Lunch Hosted by Mrs Ahrens and Mrs Griffith
A ten cent lunch is offered Tuesday afternoon March 17 by Mrs. Ed Ahrens and Mrs. F G Griffith at Mrs Griffiths home. Lady Maccabees are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Ahrens
F G. Griffith
Lady Maccabees
Also Mentioned on This Page
John G. Baker
Tobin Opera House
Bridgeport, Midhell, Morrill, Kimball and
Sidney High Schools
Citizens' Caucus
Met Lure Syndicate
Sidney Teay
R. T
C.W. Hornaday
Mose.& Grain CO
Sidney, Nebraska
American Press Association
Emerald Isle
Oberfelder
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