Sidney Public Library gains momentum in community drive
The Sidney library appeal shows civic responsibility with membership rising and over 300 volumes held by the Library Association. Donations include Ridpath's Course in Literature from Rev Ehrhard and classic fiction from W P Miles, while the Juvenile Band is thanked for music at opening.
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Sidney Public Library
Sidney
Library Association
Woman’s Club
King’s Daughters
Ridpath
Ehrhard
W. P. Miles
Lynch
New Hospital for Sidney Opens Planned
Mrs. Elizabeth Ellis a seasoned nurse will open a private hospital in Sidney by May 1 in the stone McAleese building. It will include an operating room nine patient rooms and modern sanitary, lighting and heating. Local doctors back the venture and expect several counties to use the facility as a step toward Greater Sidney.
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Elizabeth Ellis
Sidney
McAleese
Ellis
Cheyenne County
Local notes on travel, injuries, and home updates
Sam Webb V I Hinman and Harry Hanna started a hunting trip. car breakdown led to Libby being sent after it. Howard W Chadwick plans to relocate to Big Spring Nebraska from Monroe Wisconsin. Harold Yaegle broke his right forearm on Friday. George Buzza and wife depart for a two week California visit for business and pleasure. A new house on the north side by Ted Woods for H S Phillips. Albert Johnson returns from North Platte. Al Benish repainting and varnishing interior. Dr A E Hedlund of Dalton in Sidney earlier week. Fred Vath building an addition to his residence. Len Sherwin in town Wednesday. Bake-day sale by the Ladies Maccabees at Charles Harper's store this afternoon.
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Sam Webb
V. I. Hinman
Harry Hanna
Libby
Sidney News Briefs Include Weddings and Local Happenings
A wedding occurs this week and a better report is hoped for next week. Dr Elms eye and ear specialist may locate in Sidney after visiting midweek. Joe Hahler and Tom Thornburg drive to Denver for the Auto Convention. County Attorney Devoe and wife return from Lebanon after his mother's funeral. Dog Prin gle killed after being struck by a car. owners mourn twelve years with him. Sidney visitors include Mr and Mrs Lebukubi and Mrs J Fred Dawson’s Laramie family. Easter window displays entertain, Lodge Pole delegation present, and Maccabees Queen Mrs De Mara visits. The town looks to rail graders and hopes Sidney becomes a second-class city.
Sidney Military Band Concert Impresses Local Audience
The free band concert at the Opera House on Wednesday evening by the Sidney Military Band drew a large crowd and was hailed as the best yet. Mr. Lynch spoke proudly of the success as new uniforms are ordered, signaling a more military appearance and growing public interest in band concerts.
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Opera House
Sidney Military Band
City lamp vandalism discussed as youth fined
Local notice laments street lamp damage by youths and notes a small boy paid for property destruction after being caught Wednesday night. The piece urges teens to respect public property and city services while reporting influx of emigrant cars and visiting strangers en route home.
Landmen Seek Oil in Sidney Amid Light Week
More than thirty landmen scoured Sidney for potential claims as real estate workers kept their autos buzzing. Several bona fide sales occurred with tracts ranging from a quarter to a full section.
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Sidney Thin
Shamrock Delights At St Patrick's Day Telegraph Visit
Mr. Scanlon received a package of fried Shamrock from the fatherland and Mrs. Scanlon shared a sprig with a Telegraph reporter. The T. N. club met with Mrs. Simon on Wednesday for a three course luncheon and voted to buy a bookcase for the new Library association. The piece praises club generosity and public spirit as a blessing that returns like water cast on a far stream.
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T. N
Simon
New Library Association
Lady Maccabees Meet Delivers Elections and Speech
The Lady Maccabees meeting featured State Commander Mrs. De Mars of Omaha. Mrs. Barlow was chosen delegate to the State convention in Lincoln on April 25 and 26. Mrs. Griffith elected internate. New candidates Mrs. Tyler Mona Corbett and Jessie Stoken were admitted and given the customary ride. An address by Mrs. De Mara followed before adjourning to Ziebert's restaurant for an oyster supper.
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de Mara
Omaha
The
Maccabees
Griffith
Sidney
Rittenhouse Hive
de Mars
Barlow
Lincoln
Tyler
Mona Corbett
Mes
Jessie BE
Stoken
Railroad notes in Sidney report staff changes and travel
Fred Dawson traveling auditor for dining cars and hotels visited Sidney on Wednesday and Thursday. Charles Mann quit day calling for Swatzlander’s office. Ernest Stuht becomes day caller. Straughn sick. Johnnie Costello filled in. New Union Pacific Hotel manager P. N. Edgett from Omaha to relocate family here. Two trainloads of soldiers passed through town bound for Cheyenne. Officials Wharf and Clausen visited for a week to inspect repairs. F. E. Lewis plans hotel improvements and partial building tear-out. Denver firms surveyed double tracking between Pine Bluffs and Julesburg. Engineer W. L. Kingelty died in Omaha. $1,500 insurance to mother. Colonist fare to California spurred three tourist trains. free concerts in Salt Lake City. Los Angeles limited Nos. 7 and 8 halted due to Nevada washouts. Overland route to handle traffic. Meadow valley roadbed damaged by heavy California rains. Salt Lake route building a new high line to bypass the valley, expected in three weeks.
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Chas. Mann
Swatzlander
Ernest Stuht
Baggageman Straughn
Johnnie Costello
Mr. Stranghn
P. N. Edgett
Omaha
Union Pacific Hotel
Sidney
Cheyenne Post
A. J. Wharf
E. Clausen
B. & B. Department
F. E. Lewis
U. P
C. E. Page
Andrew E. Nelson
Morgan Tyler
Denver
California
Ogden
Salt Lake City
Temple
Los Angeles
Union Pacific
Salt Lake
Nevada
San Francisco
Overland
Meadow Valley
Double Track Over State on Union Pacific Line
The Union Pacific plans complete double tracking across Nebraska this summer from Julesburg Colorado to Pine Bluffs Wyoming, a 100 mile stretch. The program, announced by R S Lovett and A L Mohler, covers 731 miles from Council Bluffs Iowa to Wamsutter Wyoming with two short gaps in Utah and Wyoming to be finished next year.
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Union Pacific
Nebraska
R. S. Lovett
Harriman
Omaha Bee
Julesburg
Colo
Pine Bluffs
Wyo
Wyoming
Chicago
Rocky Mountains
Larmie
Lookout
Council Bluffs
Iowa
Wamsutter
Buford
Hermosa
Archer
Utah
A. L. Mohler
Southern Pacific
Lovett
Local settler Oscar Brandt completes final proof
Oscar Brandt, residing about eight miles southeast of Sidney, has made final proof before County Judge Gapen. His witnesses were Martin Boreson and Micheal J. Foley.
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Oscar Brandt
Sidney
Gapen
Martin Boreson
Micheal J. Foley
Millinery Opening at Sidney Mercantile Company
The Sidney Mercantile Company will host a millinery opening on Friday and Saturday March 24 and 25. All cordially invited to attend the event.
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Sidney Mercantile Company
Marriage Licenses Reported for March 14 1911
Tuesday marks issuance of marriage licenses to Jacob Smith and Emily Rosenstirn, both residents of Denver. The names appear in the public licensing record for Colorado marriages.
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Jacob Smith
Emily Rosenstirn
Denver
Weddings of the Week as Smiths Tie the Knot in Denver
On Thursday March 14 1911 Jacob Smith and Emily Rosenstern both of Denver were married by Judge Gapen at his office. The Telegraph extends congratulations to Mr and Mrs Smith.
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Jacob, Smith
Emily Rosenstirn
Denver
Gapen
Alfred Swanson Purchases New Press Drill
Alfred Swanson, living about ten miles from Sidney, bought a new press drill this week from Tilghman and Uptegrove.
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Alfred Swanson
Sidney
Tilghman and Uptegrove
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Norway
K. C. Milchners
P. S
New Hospital
Howard W. Chadwick
Monroe
Wisconsin
Big Spring
Neb
Harold Yaegle
George Buzza
Ted Woods
H. S. Phillips
Albert Johnson
North Platte
al Benish
A. E. Hedlund
Dalton
Fred Vath
Len Sherwin
Charles Harper
Ory
Dr. Elms
Joe Hahler
Tom Thornburg
Devoe
Mrs. Lebukubi
Lodgepole
E. Hillman
Country
Railroad Notes
Fred Dawson
W. L.kingelty
Engineer’s Association
Oberfelder Clothing Co
Wilson Bros
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