Deserters and court actions in local police court
Judge McCleneghan fined a drunk ten dollars and costs and a speeder twenty dollars and costs. A U P conductor faced a crossing blocking charge. case dismissed to be refiled against Union Pacific R R C. Jail reports four deserters from Camp Fremont in California in federal jail. twenty eight escaped others unhappy with sergeant treatment. Unclear potential dissemination of unrest among troops.
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McCleneghan
U. P
Union Pacific R. R. C
Camp Fremont
California
Sam
Railroad Notes Highlight Staffing and Incidents
Three new firemen were hired this week on the third district. Mrs Allen returns to a telephone booth after a several week absence. Engineer Van Dolah came back to Cheyenne with grippe. Barney O Neill, traveling engineer, works Sidney to Cheyenne inspecting engines. Mrs Sam Wilnes left Saturday for Beatrice Nebraska for a sister's funeral. A wreck Wednesday between Bushnell and Pine Bluff involved four cars derailed by a broken axle but was not serious. New flags 8 by 12 feet were tested at the round house. suggestion to have hotel and depot follow suit.
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Allen
van Dolah
Cheyenne
Barney O'Neil
Sidney
Sam Wilnes
Beatrice
Bushnell
Pine Bluff
Flour hoard roundup under county food conservation
Superintendent W J Braham leads a county effort to seize hoarded flour while owners surrender surpluses. Farmers and some town families had bought years of flour in advance, acting on prior customs and wartime conservation orders. A few individuals resist, prioritizing self over war relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W J Braham
Red Cross official extols county Red Cross roots in Sidney
Leonard M. Trestor assistant state director of the Red Cross spoke to a large crowd in Sidney on a Monday evening. He praised Nebraska’s Red Cross activity and the county’s branch work while highlighting the Junior Organization and its urgent need. Sidney was praised as one of ten honor towns for Red Cross work in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard M. Trestor
The
Red Cross
Mr. Trestor
Trestor
Sidney
Omaha
Lincoln
Nebraska
Cheyenne County
Wedding bells Brewer Harklerood marriage notice
At the home of Mr and Mrs Robert Jones on East Lincoln Highway on March 26 1918 Reverend J J Langston of the Christian church officiated John I Brewer and Miss Anna Harklerood both of this city were married We wish them happiness Oscar David Simms and Miss Irene Morris both of Delton were granted a license to wed on March 26 by Judge Chambers
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Brewer—Harklerood
Robert Jones
Lincoln Highway
J J. Langston
The
Christian Church
John I. Brewer
Anna Harklerood
Easter Sunday Services at St Patrick’s Church
Special Solemn Services mark Easter with First Mass at 7 30 and Second High Mass at 9 30 under Ursuline music direction. All services follow the new time. set clocks ahead one hour Saturday night to avoid lateness.
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ST. Patrick's Church
Ursuline Sisters
Easter services and church plans at Methodist church
Special music at all Easter services. Easter sermon at morning hour. Sunday school will present an Easter program at night. Building work to start Monday if weather permits and proceed rapidly. Epworthians pledge made for new church. further contact to follow. Reminder to set clocks back one hour at Saturday night. new time starts at midnight.
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Methodist Church
Epworthians
William Walsh Draws Leave From Army Camp
William Walsh arrived Saturday from Camp Funston on leave due to his wife’s critical condition after childbirth. While she fights for recovery, Walsh conserved farm resources and hopes for a sixty day extension so he can support his family and tend the farm next season. He remains eager to serve, saying the call to duty runs in his blood and praising fellow soldiers in Uncle Sam’s service.
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William Walsh
Camp Funston
Walsh
Will
Sem
Bill
Uncle Sam
North Platte Valley Teachers Association annual session set for Scottsbluff
The tenth annual gathering of the North Platte Valley Teachers Association will be held in Scottsbluff April 8 to 10, with noon start Monday and Wednesday noon close. State leaders Clemons and Florer will speak, joined by Dr A E Winshin of Boston. The event aims to revise programs to meet new educational burdens and benefit local schools. Also notes on local families, a train of soldiers passing through, and a Sidney recruit Jack Aldridge being greeted by locals.
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Cheyenne Co Dear
North Platte Valley Teachers’ Association
Scottsbluff
Nebraska
W. H. Clemmons
Alice Florer
A .E. Winshin
Boston
Also Mentioned on This Page
Railroad Notes
Round House
United States Food Administration
W. J. Braham
K. S. Betts
Sidney Lumber
C. M. Matheny
L. F. Mathers
Gering
Ada M. Haldeman
Secy
Anna McPadden
N. G. Brewer
Kimball
David
Gertrude
Charles Perry
Jack Aldridge
Florence Thornburg
Dan Aldridge
Granville Aldridge
Hinss
P. W. Barker
Sidney, Nebr
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