North Platte Valley Teachers Meet in Alliance Event
The eighth annual North Platte Valley Teacher’s Association meeting will be held in Alliance on March 25 1915 with sessions at city schools Thursday afternoon for tours. Officials include President Anderson of Alliance Vice President Bostder of Lodgepole and Secretary Bacon of Alliance. The event features district declamatory contest Friday and a Citizenship training talk Saturday by Professor Pond of Sidney with a banquet hosted by W J Braham as noise moderator and toast givers Martha Greenlee and W R Pate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Platte Valley Teacher's Association
Alliance
Bridgeport
Anderson
W. S Bostder
Lodgepole
Elda F. Bacon
Alliance City Schools
Alliance Commerial Club
Metz
Alliance Commercial Club
Pate
Sidney High School
Corbett
Dedrick
Foster
Anna McFadden
Cheyenne County
Pond
Sidney
W. J. Braham
Martha Greenlee
W. R. Pate
William Jones Arrested for Theft in Bronson
William Jones was arrested Thursday on James Mitchell's complaint at Bronson for stealing 80 dollars from Mitchell. Jones resisted arrest with a demoralized countenance and claimed temporary possession, earning a bond set at 1000 dollars and a court appearance during Judge Grimes' visit on March 29. John Owens excavates for Gardner Miller's cottage basement west of the Stowe residence as Fundingsland block progresses, improving North Rose Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Jones
James Mitchell
Bronson
Mitchell
Jones
Grimes
John Owens
Gardner Miller
Stowe
Fundingsland
North Rose Street
Abolition of Coroner’s Office Planned by 1917 Law
A 1917 reform bill, signed by Governor Morehead after Lincoln session passage, abolishes the county coroner office when present terms end on the first Tuesday in January 1917. Duties shift to the county attorney, sheriff, and county clerk. The county attorney becomes ex officio coroner and is reimbursed for necessary expenses. Delegation to sheriff or clerk allowed for viewing bodies and serving papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Morehead
Marshall Oil Company to Open Sidney Distribution Station
The Marshall Oil Company plans a Sidney distribution point for kerosene and gasoline with a local manager, storage tanks near the Burlington depot, and auto truck delivery to Cheyenne County. Last year Sidney received over three million gallons of oil, with oil and gas tractors already active in 1914 and four more added this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Oil Company
Marshall Oil Company
Nebraska
Sidney
Burlington
Cheyenne County
Cheyenne County Land Transfers in Recent Deeds List
A compiled record of transfers including warranty deeds, patents, quit claim, and executor deed across Cheyenne County. Entries show grantors, grantees, parcel descriptions, and consideration dates ranging 1946 to 1952, with multiple properties in Sidney and Potter areas. Names include Schroll, Ahrens, Simon, Schmelle, Croadwin, Tate, Krenk, Harrison, Harders, Peel, Johnson, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Janes Irwin
New
Lincoln G. Simon
Edward A Schmelle
Union Dpacile Railroad Company
Sarah Ann Croadwin
NEY
Robert J Tate
Woo S. Acker
Hert J Hates
John K. Krenk
Abner Bailey
Charles Harrison
Curt Thompson
John Thompson
Joseph M Swenson
F. A. King
Samuel T. Watson
Charles O Bills
Arvel A. Henrikson
Chris Christensen
Potter
Martin J Warders
Julius Harders
NISW
Martin T Harders
Emil Harders
Shy
F. W Portrey
United States
Elmer N. Jacobson
Fred W. Thompson
M Sy
James Z Vacil
N J Vette
D. R. Jones
NEM
U. P. RR. Co
Sidney
New Ney
Seth
Sarah Keller
W. Allen
Beyers Family Spotted Shopping in Sidney
Mr and Mrs Frank Beyers and Mr and Mrs Fred Beyers were seen shopping in Sidney on Wednesday. They reside on the north divide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Beyers
Fred Beyers
Sidney
North Divide
Sidney High School Declamatory Contest Winners Named
A March district contest set at Alliance will feature Grace Foster on Cuba Must Be Free, Nellie Dedrick on Miss Mavor's Story, and Phyllis Corbett on The Beauty Doctor. The event, at Tobin Opera House, drew a large crowd as Sidney clubs performed and judges gave close scores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Mandolin Club
Hs, Boys’ Glee Club
FHS Girls’ Glee Club
Phyllis Corbett
Evelyn Doran
W P. Miles
O R. Owens
Knox
Grace Foster
Cuba
Nellie Dedrick
Mavor
Village Board Opens Bids for Light Plant
As we go to press the village board is in session to open bids for the municipal electric light and steam heating plant funded by bonds totaling 35,000. Representatives from several firms attend to defend their interests. The outcome will be reported in the next issue.
Hastings Club Names R A Blake Secretary
R A Blake received a message yesterday stating he had been appointed secretary of the Hastings Commercial Club and will move to his new home as soon as he can close his affairs here. He is a genial wide awake gentleman who will be missed from our city. Hastings is to be congratulated on securing his efficient services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Blake
Hastings Commercial Club
Sidney
Hastings
Burglary at Svymodyne Cottage After Evening Visit
Wednesday evening Mrs. Joe Syaio dynes and her mother visited nearby as usual. By nine, Frank King entered the Svymodynes home through a basement window and stole jewelry including a pearl and diamond ring, a gold watch, chains, bracelets, and money, while silver remained undisturbed. Police pursued leads but found little.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Syaiodynes
Mrs King
Frank King
Svymodynes
Frank
Local Spring Election Names Three Candidates for Town Office
A petition is circulating proposing J. J. McIntosh to seek another term L. O. Fundingsland to seek another term and W. M. Riggs to fill the vacancy caused by KB. W. Ziebert has moved from town The election is set for Tuesday April 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. McIntosh
L. O. Fundingsland
W. M. Riggs
KB. W. Ziebert
Holcombe and Farfit United in Denver Ceremony
Fred Holcombe of Denver and Flora Farfit were married here on March 16 by Judge Chambers. The couple resides in Denver and announced their wedding plans earlier this month.
Roland and Florence Ressigit Wed in Colorado March 15
G J Roland and Florence G Ressig it of Colorado were married on March 15 by County Judge Chambers in a small ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roland -Ressigit G J Roland
Florence G Ressigh
Colorado
Chatbers
Hargis-Lenhardt Nuptials Tied In March Ceremony
Paris Hargis of Hargisville Colorado and Ida M Lenhardt of Kansas were married by Rev May on March 16th in a simple ceremony.
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Hargis—Lenhardt
Paris Hargis
Hargisville
Colorado
Ida M. Lenhardt
Kansas
May
Nelson Ayers Married in Denver by County Judge
Gustaf A. Nelson of Denver and Esther Ayres of Denver wed March 16 in a county judge ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gustaf A. Nelson
Denver
Esther Ayres
Harburger and Cornell Married in Denver by Judge
Adolph M. Harburger of Denver and Florence Cornell of Denver wed on March 18 in a ceremony officiated by a judge.
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Adolph M. Harburger
Denver
Florence Cornell
Judge Chambers
Obituary of Mrs Soral Near Sunol in Lubhentian Cemetery
Mrs Soral aged 87 of Sunol area died Sunday of paralysis. Burial followed Tuesday at Lubhentian cemetery seven miles south of Sunol. Services reflected the high esteem she was held in by the community.
Local and Personal News Snippets From the County
George Bewely, a north divide ranchman, came here Wednesday for supplies. Fred Pegden traveled to Fremont, Nebraska Thursday due to a brother’s illness. W O D Fisher, Alliance Commercial Club secretary, was a Sidney visitor Wednesday. Mrs Joseph Oberfelder left Friday to visit relatives in Cheyenne and Denver. John Null bought George Moore’s motorcycle agency this week. Frank Williams is recovering well at home after appendicitis surgery. Mrs Will Krueger returned Thursday from a six week visit with relatives in Shenandoah Iowa. Attorney Swenson returned Sunday from the east after a week on professional business.
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Will Krueger
Shenandoah
Iowa
Millinery Opening Promises Gala Sidney Social
Mr and Mrs Harry King traveled from Bridgeport to Sidney and stayed with Mrs Frank King over weekend. The Sidney Mercantile announces a gala millinery opening March 26 and 27 inviting all ladies. Mrs Barton hosted the Alta society Thursday with cordial reception, music, fancy work, and a tasteful lunch. Mr Seeger, returning from the San Francisco Exposition, visited Sidney and his 480 acre tract near Sunol.
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Mrs
Harry King
Bridgeport
Frank King
Sidney Mercantile
Mrs. Barton
Temperance Lecture Draws Crowds Over Weekend
The temperance lecture by HH. C. Carson, State Superintendent of the Anti Saloon League, drew good audiences. Talks were given each evening and afternoon, also Sunday morning, from Friday through Sunday night.
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HH. C. Carson
The
Anti Saloon League
Miss Eva Siedow Begins Two Month West Coast Circuit
Miss Eva Siedow left Thursday evening for a two month tour of the golden west visiting relatives and friends in Los Angeles Pasadena San Diego and San Francisco California and Portland Oregon. Miss Mabel Closman has accepted the mercantile store position left vacant by Miss Stedow.
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Eva Siedow
Golden West
Los Angeles
Pasadena
San Diego
San Francisco
California
Portland
Oregon
Mabel Closman
Mercantile
Stedow
Potter couple wed in March ceremony at bride’s home
Miss Freda J Anderson and Chris J Anderson of Potter were married at noon on March 17 in the bride’s home in Potter in a ceremony attended by fifty relatives. Rev Hansen led the Swedish Lutheran rites. The couple plans a June honeymoon and will reside in a furnished cottage provided by the groom.
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Denver
The
Denver Post
Hazel Hielen Marx
Arthur M Oberfelder
Mose Marx
Bride-To-Be Progress Club
Rabbi Friedman
Hazel Oberfelder
Tilortense Weil
Col
Robert S. Oberfelder
Miss Marx
Mr. Oberfelder
Redpath Lyceum Bureau
Freda J Anderson
D. J. Anderson
Potter
Chris J
Li. F. Andersen
Scottsbluff
Anna Struble
E. Warper
Sidney
H. C. Petersen
Telegraph
Andersen
St Patrick’s Dance Draws Big Crowd for Daughters’ Fund
The Daughters of Mary hosted a Mid-Lenten ball on the seventeenth at the opera house. A large orchestra played while refreshments were served. A candy box auction and financial plans contributed to raising $45 for the girls’ funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Providence O E S members aid Bridgeport chapter formation
Members of Providence Chapter O. E. S. traveled to Bridgeport yesterday to assist in organizing a new chapter. Attending were Mesdames J. J. McIntosh Nicholson Schroeder Grabill Knox Sympdynes Neubauer Campbell Grant King Hall McDaniels Jessen and Mr Schroeder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
Bridgeport
J. J. McIntosh
Nicholson
Schroeder
Grabill
Knox
Sympdynes
Neubauer
Campbell
Grant
King
Hall
McDaniels
Jessen
Mr Schroeder
Also Mentioned on This Page
North Platte Valley Teachers Meeting
Livoni & Son
Building & Loan Co
Livons & Son Insurance Company
Icononer
Marshall OL Company
Tobin
Opera House
Village Board
Gano
Missouri
York Imperial
C. W. Hornaday
Nelson Ayers
Mrs Soral
George Bewely
Fred Pegden
Fremont
W. O D. Fisher
Joseph Oberfelder
Cheyenne
John Null
George Moore
Frank Williams
Swenson
Anderson of
St. Patrick’s Dance
Oberfelder Clothing Company
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