Citizens' Ticket Nominated For Sid ney Trustees
A public meeting at the Commercial rooms elected H E Gapen as chair and F A King as secretary to nominate three trustees for the Village of Sidney for the April 2 1912 election. Gus Wellner L O Fundingsland and L G Simon were chosen as nominees. The meeting also announced the vote totals and adjourned. A separate note mentions Mary J Holmes' Tempest and Sunshine being staged at the opera house on March 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Gapen
F. A. King
Gus Wellner
L. O. Fundingsland
Ollie Camblin
Charles Chambers
L. G. Simon
John Oldershaw
W. Hornaday
Sidney
Mary J. Holmes
Opera House
Address by State Fire Commissioner Ran dall in Nebraska
State Fire Commissioner Randall arrived after a late train and spoke at the High School and Opera House delivering practical fire prevention advice. He warned against gasoline and kerosene use, urged proper disposal of ashes, and described fire hazard laws enabling removal of fire traps and dangerous buildings, noting penalties up to 500 dollars. He cited vast yearly fire losses and urged forethought to reduce risk. Joan and Sophia Fikenscher of Brady Island are visiting Mrs. Peter Stevens northeast of Sidney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randall
Burlington
Opera House
Chicago
New York
U. S
Harper’s Store
Nebraska
Joan and
Sophia Fikenscher
Brady Island
Mrs
Peter Stevens
Sidney
Woman's Club Meeting Addresses Purity Moral and Social Reform
The Belle M. Stoutenborough Club met at Mrs. C. C. Callahan's home after a postponement. Theme leader Mrs Swan highlighted pure historical figures like Sir Galahad and Alice Freeman Palmer. Members quoted, Miss Murray reviewed The Scarlet Letter, and Mrs Fuller sang two numbers. A discussion on gender punishment sparked thoughts on Y W C A and Y M C A roles in Sidney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle M. Stoutenborough Club
C. C. Callahan
Mrs Swan
Sir Galahad
Alice Freeman Palmer
Murray
Hubert Fuller
J. A. Bentley
Sidney
Mr. Callahan
Northwest
Domestic Science Club Highlights Growth and Store Expansion
The article notes a member named Jackson contributing through broad reading and progressiveness to club sessions. It details the new store developing a metropolitan look, with a ten-cent department now in the new store room and the former space repurposed for second-hand goods, marking a shift after relocating many small items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Railroad notes and political nods in Sidney
U P officials and railroad staff pass through Sidney including J M Shively and W R Cahill while snow delays shrink. The president’s special train led by Mohler and Kruttschnitt traveled to Omaha. R W Devoe files for re election as county attorney with strong support and a record of frugal county governance ahead of the April 19 primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Pierson
Omaha
J. P. Carey
Sidney
North Platte
W. R. Cahill
Cheyenne
Mohler
Scott
Kruttschnitt
Cahill
Nebraska
R. W. Devoe
Law Department
the State University
Devoe
Fire Destroys Home as Blizzard Hampers Firefighters
Around midnight amid a blizzard firemen battled flames in freezing conditions. Foreman Dan Zarlengo lost his home and goods with only 1500 in insurance. his wife and children visit Denver. The family dog perished and several shingles lit nearby yards but no other houses burned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Zarlengo
Births announced for multiple families in March
Birth notices report a son born to Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Herboldsheimer on March 10, a son to Mr. and Mrs. Leopold Rezanina on March 8, a 10 pound boy to Mr. and Mrs. John Call on March 11 with Mrs. Call noted as daughter of E. J. Sweet, and an eleven pound boy to Mr. and Mrs. Sol Willis on March 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. P. Herboldsheimer
Leopold Rezanina
John Call
Call
E. J. Sweet
Sol Willis
Wedding Bells Tie Ribble and Robinette in Peetz Colorado
Ralph R Ribble and Miss Alice Robinette of Peetz Colorado united in marriage by Judge Gapen on March 11 at C C Darnell residence. A wedding supper followed and the couple will live in Morrow addition. Also Ralph J Mackley and Rose L Henke wed March 13 at the M E parsonage in Cheyenne Wyoming by Rev E J Hayes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph R. Ribble
Alice Robinette
Peetz
Colo
Gapen
C. C. Darnell
Sidney
Winston
Colorado
The
Telegraph
Ralph J. Mackley
Rose L. Henke
Cheyenne, Wyo
M. E. Parsonage
E. J. Hayes
Muffins and Cornbread Class Postponed for Mrs McClenaghan
Mrs McClenaghan’s class muffin and cornbread session was postponed with a new date to be announced later.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Citizens
Sorgum
Willam W. Lapt
Taft
Roosevelt
Cummins
la Follette
the Woman's Club
Amundsen
South Pole
Wut Poul
Ena
Eere
American Prese Association
Railroad Notes
J. M. Shively
Land Department of the
U. P
Corlis
Kansas City
H. R. Harper
John Hilbert
Carload
C. W. Hornaday
Ripaie
Robinette
Oberfelder Clothing
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