Mother of Sidney Lady Dies From Awful Burns
Mrs. M. S. Hildreth, mother of Mrs. H. A. Stover, died after a gasoline mix up caused severe burns at her Sidney home. She lingered from April 19 to April 21, surrounded by family. Survived by a son and four daughters, she left substantial property including a business block, a home, stock in Farmers State Bank, and a ranch. Funeral was widely attended. The note mentions a May 14 public sale for Michael J. Flood and his retirement to Dalton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. S. Hildreth
H. A. Stover
Farmers State Bank
Memorial Memorial Program Arrangements Announced in Sidney
Memorial services scheduled with G A R observances at the Methodist church led by the local pastor. May 80th events include services at Tobin Opera House, post parade from I O O F hall to cemetery at 9 30 AM, school groups, Sons of Veterans, Veterans of Spanish American War. A final program at Tobin Opera House at 2 PM. Committee invites all citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Methodist
Tobin Opera House
Modern X Ray Found Right Here at Home
Dr Eikner of Sidney has installed a modern X ray unit in his office. The device provides clear imaging of any body part and includes fluoroscopic work high frequency currents and D Arsonval treatment options for various diseases. Visitors and physicians may tour the machine to learn its capabilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eikner
Sidney
Land Appraiser J A Ollis Visits Local Association Members
Senator J A Ollis of Ord Nebraska and land appraiser for the Federal Land Bank Association spent the week in the vicinity appraising the land of local association members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Ollis
Ord
Nebraska
Federal Land Bank Association
Swatzlander to Feed Cheyenne County With Navy Beans
W E Swatzlander is receiving three to four tons of Michigan navy beans to plant four hundred acres on the North Divide. He will drill the beans like corn next week, spending $1128.60 at roughly 18 cents a pound. One bushel per person is implied, with surplus for others, and seedings are profitable into June with May 20 as ideal timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Swatzlander
Uncle Sam
Michigan Navy
North Divide
Mr. Swatzlander
Meeting of Spit for God and Our Country
The patriotic gathering at the Methodist church drew a full house last Sunday evening. Patriotic music led by Professor Lewis opened, then Attorney Radcliffe spoke for forty minutes on a weighty text, delivering clear and lofty oratory. The meeting signals more such gatherings to stay alert on pressing issues.
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Methodist Church
Professor Lewis
Radcliffe
Radcliff
Sugar men inspect valley for beet prospect
W D Weaver of the Great Western Sugar Company surveyed the valley seeking a sugar factory site in Julesburg district. He traveled to Kimball territory and found the valley well suited for beet cultivation, with Sidney likely to become a center of a large beet field area if the plant is built.
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W. D. Weaver
Great Western Sugar Company
Julesburg
Kimball
Sidney
Methodist chicken dinner raises funds for new church
Ladies hosted a Thursday fundraiser with booths for Apron, Fishing, Candy, Home cooking, Fancy work, and Dinner and Supper. They reported totals of 286 dollars toward a thousand dollar pledge, with nominal expenses and plans to repeat the event after rest. W N Robinson of Omaha stayed with F A Bush and his wife during a visit.
Local men enlistment drives crowd Sidney for army duty
Glenn D. Jackson returned to Fort Logan to await duty while Sidney sends volunteers to Grand Island and the coast. Allen Chambers H P Loft and Sleater head to Fort Leavenworth aviation corps and 4H duty. Recruiters Stall and Jones open a Sidney station in Neubauer building for volunteer applications before conscription.
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Glenn D. Jackson
Fort Logan
Colorado
Army
Sidney
Allen Chambers
H. P. Loft
Sleater
Fort Leavenworth
Kansas
Aviation
North Platte
Jones
Stahl
Grand Island
Uncle Sam
Thomas G. Tomsett
William G. Kilgore
Alfred Edner
George Metsic
George F. Baker
Clarence Rea
David A. Johnson
George A. Baier
Fred Tingley
Ollie E. Marks
Ideal Theatre Again Comes to the Rescue
The Sidney Commercial Club faces a $32 obligation for hall use by the Teachers Association. The city has hosted the event, schools pay the bill, and a special feature at the Ideal Theatre next Monday will raise funds. Mr. Bentley donates a percentage of proceeds toward clearing the debt. Five real feature Miss Jackie of the Navy will be shown. admission is 25c for adults and 15c for children.
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Sidney Commercial Club
Teachers’ Association
Ideal Theatre
Bentley
Sidney
Jackie
Navy
Medals Awarded to Kretz Brothers for Farm Prizes
The article notes Winfield and Frederick Kretz, sons of George Kretz near town, won medals in hog raising and overall farm contests. Frederick earned a gold medal and Winfield a silver medal from the Nebraska Farm Journal, marking the third straight year the two brothers collected medals certificates and money prizes.
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Winfield
Frederick Kretz
George Kretz
Frederick
Nebraska Farm Journal
Mrs. D. L. Clark Returns Home From Hubbell Visit
Mrs. D L Clark leaves Hubbell Nebraska after a year with her daughter Mrs Puckett. She may plan another visit to the climate in the future.
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D. L. Clark
Hubbell
Nebraska
Puckett
Jackson Johnson wedding noted in Julesburg paper
Mr and Mrs R E L Jackson returned from a brief honeymoon after marrying in Julesburg on April 23. The Press Spectator Salisbury notes Maud Johnson of this city wed R K L Jackson of Sidney Nebraska. The couple reside in the groom's North Hill bungalow and were joined by families and Reverend Gardner Miller.
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R. E. L. Jackson
Colorado
Julesburg
Gattling
Press Spectator
Salisbury
Missouri
Maud Johnson
R. K. L. Jackson
Sidney
Nebraska
E. L. Foster
Gardner Miller
Cox
Omaha
Central City
Union Pacific Railroad Company
Sam Bogg
Cox and Vera Foster wed in May 1917 ceremony
John B. Cox and Miss Vera Foster were married at six o'clock Thursday evening May 3 1917. The ceremony occurred at the home of the bride’s brother E L Foster with attendants Mr and Mrs Thomas I Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Cox
Vera Foster
E. L. Foster
Thomas I. Jones
Clarence Babb and Irma Twist Wed in Bridgeport
Clarence Babb of northeast of Sydney and Miss Irma Twist of Bridgeport were married at the bride's home on Sunday April 29. The notice wishes them happiness in life and records their nuptials.
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Babb
Twist Clarence Babb
Sydney
Irma Twist
Bridgeport
Windsheimer and Dykeman Granted Marriage License
Leonard John Windsheimer and Annie Marie Dykeman of the north east divide were granted a marriage license on May 7. They belong to good families in that locality and likely had a big wedding, though no account is given.
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Windsheimer—Dykeman
Leonard John Windsheimer
Annie Marie Dykeman
Northeast Divide
J C Livoni Returns From Eastern State Business
J C Livoni came back early in the week after attending business affairs in the eastern part of the state. His wife Mrs. Livoni and their children have traveled to Bitter Creek Wyoming to visit her parents Mr and Mrs Jake Nellen.
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J. C. Livoni
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The
American Bank
the. President
Sidney, Neb
Sidney Lady
Michael J. Flood
Flood
Dalton
Oberfelder
Security Mutual Life Insurance CO
Lincoln
Livoni& Son Mortgage Loan and Insurance Co
WFICH
Swatzlander
W. N. Robinson
Mrs. F. A. Bush
Jackie of
the Navy
Margarita Fisher
Dorothy Gish
William Fox
Virginia Pearson
Jackson—Johnson
Cox—Foster
Sidney State Bank
Jpbsec
Munisft
H.hostenberg
NEB
Meadlock Uushior
Otto Wilder
O. Brown
Caal
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