Annexation Ordinance Sets Village Limits in Sidney Nebraska
Sidney Nebraska records show an annexation ordinance passing to extend village corporate limits with several additions. The March 21 1913 session approved claims for street improvements and weeds burning, with an improvement tax levied on property owned by Paul Kappler.
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Sidney
Neb
Board of Village Trustees
E. W. Ziebert
J J. McIntosh
Gus Wellner
Leslie Neubauer
Henry Hendricks
Fred Parks
Hardy
Case & Co
Hulse Pub. Co
Paul Kappler
Board of Trustees
L. O. Fundingsland
J. J. McIntosh
L. Neubauer
R. R. James
James
Business in New Hands: Thurber Takes Charge of Steam Laundry
S. S. Thurber has taken over theSteam Laundry amid past troubles and promises to restore high quality work. The community is urged to support the change as the business faces a heated choice between dry and wet cleaning, with patience needed from locals wary of prior service.
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S. S. Thurber
Library Moved to New Court House Quarters
The Public Library and rest room were moved yesterday into new quarters at the court house. Patrons will find them in the northwest room of the basement with accommodations much more pleasant than before.
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Court House
John Daugherty Sees Fine Day In Quiet Country Visit
John Daugherty arrived from the country on Thursday and commented on the fine weather. His remark stands as a simple, cheerful note in a bleak surroundings.
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John Daugherty
Death of Reverend Joseph in Farley Iowa
Reverend Frank A. Joseph of Farley born November 1875 died March 13 1913 in Farley after service in the Episcopal missionary field from Sidney 1911 1912. His decline was hastened by pneumonia and he received full church funeral rites at St George Episcopal. He leaves a widow and his childless father and stepmother.
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Joseph
Frank A. Joseph
Farley
Iowa
Episcopal Missionary Field
Sidney
Kearney
St. George Episcopal Church
Farley Advertiser
Death of Kittie Braden at Long Beach California
Miss Mae Ettie Braden died March 17 1913 at age sixty eight in her Long Beach California home where she had lived six years after moving from Cheyenne County. Born in Ohio she taught locally until moving west. praised for morals, kindness, thrift, and cheerfulness with her pupils especially the Young. Survived by sister Mrs Laura Baker of Long Beach.
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Mae Ettie Braden
Long Beach
California
Ohio
Cheyenne County
Laura Baker
Mis take withstands formaldehyde poisoning scare
Miss Mabel Brewer ingested a diluted formaldehyde medicine by mistake Sunday. Prompt action by her mother and a doctor saved her life as she recovered by Thursday with the danger lifted. The incident ends with a reminder that even routine papers carry real news when danger strikes.
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Mabel Brewer
Sidney youths excel in Scottsbluff declamatory meet
The Scottsbluff declamatory contest on March 21 set records with Sidney students sweeping medals. Vance Doty won in oratorical, Grace Foster took second in dramatic, and Roy Greenlee captured humorous honors. Judges included W L Bailey, A P Keplinger, and Mary McCusker. Sidney plans to defend gains with district rules tightening.
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Scottsbluffs
Scottsbluff
Sidney
Vance Doty
Miss Baker
Alliance
Albert Capron
Bridgeport
Doty
Our Grace Foster
Hazel Montgomery
Roy
Greenlee
W. L. Bailey
Sterling Colorado
A. P. Keplinger
Julesburg Colorado
Mary McCusker
Oshkosh
J. W. Fogg
Cheyenne
Potter Review Emerges Strong From Quiet Start
The Potter Review shows renewed life with early signs of solid journalism. It stretches past a sluggish opening, appearing healthier and more promising than anticipated for a small field, and looks set to stand on the exchange desk.
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Potter Review
Exchange
Young Man Archie Clinton Dies of Pneumonia in 1918
Archie Clinton, 26, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas N. Clinton, died in Bridgeport at 6:00 am March 22 after a ten day illness from pneumonia. Born August 26, 1886 in Sidney Nebraska, he was buried March 26 at the Catholic church in Sidney with Rev. Kampmann officiating. He leaves parents, a sister Katherine, and four brothers Thomas Frank Willis and Raymond Clinton of Edgewater and Willis Clinton of Rawlins. many relatives attended the funeral.
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Archie Clinton
Thomas N. Clinton
Bridgeport
Frank
Archie
Sidney
Nebraska
Sideney
Father Kampmann
F. W. Vath
J. W. McDaniel
Sol Willis
Clyde Johnson
Walter Nelson
Will Lee
Katherine
Thomas
Willis
Raymond Thomas Clinton
Edgewater
Denver
Colorado
Willis Clinton
Rawlins
Wyoming
Hog and Dogs Mix Ends With Dog Bite on Boy
Bergs' son Paul engaged in a dog combat between Schroeder's dog and Railroad Jack a yard supervisor. Paul jumped in to help and was bitten as the bigger dog clamped the hand and dragged him several feet before retreating. Mrs Schroeder and Mrs Stubt treated the wound. Berg did not call a doctor, noting the boy's healthy blood.
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Berg
Schroeder
Railroad Jack
U. P
Paul
Anpetda
Ernest Stubt
Hardesty Daily Wrestling Match Delivers Prolonged Clash
One of the finest Sidney wrestling bouts saw Hardesty face Daily Friday the 21st before a large crowd from Dalton and surrounding towns. Daily claimed the first fall in 48 minutes and the second in 20, with substantial money trading hands. Daily praised Hardesty as a tough opponent and noted he would not fear the best with proper training.
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Sidney
Dalton
Daily
Hardesty
Granneman backs out on theater deal over cold feet
Gus Granneman admits cold feet as Swan Dedrich takes ownership of the lots. Dedrich claims Granneman oozed the lots to him and both men appear satisfied. The new owner plans not to keep the property vacant long. The oozing fee is not disclosed and is presumed to be one dollar.
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Gus Granneman
Swan Dedrich
Supper and Dance a Large Society Event Opens Season
Monday marked the first annual ball of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen in Sidney. The opera house glowed in red white and green with train order programs and carnations for guests. Mrs Rogers of Cheyenne led the grand march while Mr and Mrs Brown and other out of town guests attended. A Catholic Altar society supper fed 70 diners with elegant service, raising 146 dollars. Railroad notes follow with personnel movements and Omaha tornado relief contributions.
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Brotherhood of Railway
Opera
Brotherhood
R. T
Cheyenne
Charles Root
F. M. Taylor
Mr. Runge
Sidney
Mr. Gregory
Sam Fine
Fine
VanGorder
Grabill
Pulver
Miss Corbett
Mrs. Rogers
Texas Tommy
Brown
Frank Norman
C. F. Rogers
Harry Benson
Margaret Benson
A. Hanson
Dubuissen
Altar Society
Catholic Church
J. T. McIntosh
Brotherhood of
Easter Eggs Priced Low Amid Sparse Coloring Fun
Eggs at fifteen cents made dull Easter eating. Neither did the kids color half as many as usual.
Indiscreet remark reveals party’s discovery
The line suggests that being indiscreet means the party was found out, implying exposure of sensitive or hidden actions. It frames discretion as crucial to avoid public or internal scrutiny.
Meggison and Griffin Wed In Cheyenne Ceremony
Thomas T. Meggison of Cheyenne and Gertrude A. Griffin of Phillips Wyoming were married by Judge Gapen at his office March 26. The new courthouse offices drew cheerful crowds as Cupid sought a course. Also Dorsey Garnier and Tillie McCormick of West Cliff Colorado wed by Judge Gapen March 25 in the courthouse first marriage there. William C. Ashford and Daisy R. Jackson of Cheyenne Wyoming were married by Judge Gapen March 26 in the same office.
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Thomas T. Meggison
Cheyenne
Gertrude A. Griffin
Phillips
Wyoming
Gapen
Don Cupid
Court House
Dorsey Garnier
Tillie McCormick
West Cliff
Colorado
New Court House
Garniber—Mccormick
William C. Ashford
Daisy R. Jackson
Wyno
Birthday Party Honors Reverend Mitchell at Hornaday Home
Mrs. Mitchell hosted a Wednesday birthday party for Reverend Mitchell at the Hornaday home. Mrs. Gast supplied a birthday cake that won a ribbon, and attendees reported a bright, celebratory atmosphere despite solemn religious overtones. The exact age of the Reverend is not stated.
Tom Christy’s Farce Comedy at Tobin Opera House
A Friday and Saturday engagement presents Tom Christy’s show at the Tobin Opera House. Performances are scheduled for April 4 and 5, inviting local audiences to a lighthearted farce-filled program.
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Tom Christy
Tobin Opera House
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Kittie Braden
Poison For Medicine
Ford
F.o.b
Detroit
E. C. Stockwick
Miss Willis
Dalton School
Braham
Miss Wellers
Daily Best Man
C. W. Hornaday
T. Ball
Railroad Notes
Cr. W. Simon
Ogalalla
F. M. Kelly
Grand Island
Jack Guynen
North Platte
J. B. Merritt
Milwaukee
Oregon
Union Pacific
Omaha
J. A. Nicholson
Meggison—Griffin
G.&s
Kay Bros
Oberfelder Clothing
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