Sidney Steam Laundry Opens With Modern Facilities
A new steam laundry across the Burlington tracks presents a large, well lit plant with own water, power, and full machinery. Manager Russell Sutton leads a skilled family team. delays in mangle and drying machinery hinder progress, but early work includes flat washing for Olean and LeGrand. Co owners are Russell Sutton and E Hinman.
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Sidney
Burlington Tracks
Lewis Sutton
Russell Sutton
Buckeye
E. Hinman
Open Air Concerts by Sidney Military Band
The Sidney Military Band held its first open air concert of the season Sunday evening. A second concert is planned for tomorrow night if the weather permits.
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Sidney Military Band
Delegates to State AOUW Convention Leave for Lincoln
James Williams H Schroeder and F Griffith depart Monday as delegates to the State Convention of the AOUW in Lincoln. Frank McMahon, a former Sidney ball player, was killed at Blackfoot Idaho when struck on the head by a ball.
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James Williams
H. Schroeder
F. Griffith
Lincoln
The
Frank McMahon
Sidney
Blackfoot
Idaho
Treat returns to Shelton and views prairie plows in action
A. M. Treat of Lodgepole now a Shelton resident for twelve years came in from South Dakota on Tuesday. Ten steam plows work the divides north and south of town, breaking prairie and drawing attention as Cheyenne county rises in agricultural prominence. Ernest Hietz killed a mad‑appearing black shepherd dog on the South divide with a six shooter after the animal foamed at the mouth and threatened a saddle horse. Mrs. Nellie Tucker and Mrs. Merifield returned from Denver where they attended the Royal Neighbors state convention and enjoyed the city’s attractions.
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A. M. Treat
Lodgepole
Shelton
Neb
South Dakota
Cheyenne County
Ernest Hietz
Evey
Nellie Tucker
Merifield
Denver
Cheyenne postmaster charged with embezzling funds
J I Kingham assistant post master at Cheyenne was arrested by federal authorities on embezzlement charges totaling 23336. He confessed and the alleged peculations spanned ten years. Kingham formerly resided in Sidney about sixteen years ago. Meanwhile W E Hinman, busy with a new house, laundry, store improvements, and an ice cream parlor, plans a larger trade as the work nears completion.
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J. I. Kingham
Cheyenne
Kingham
Sidney
W. E. Hinman
Decoration Day Program Announced for Memorial Day Events
A. J. Haskell prepares the Decoration Day program for publication next week. Rev. Zinnicker will preach the Memorial Sermon at the M. E. church on Sunday May 28 at 11 a.m. A procession to the cemeteries led by two Sidney bands starts Tuesday May 30 at 10 p.m., with the program to be held at the opera house at 2 p.m.
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A. J. Haskell
Zinnicker
M. E
Sidney Bands
Opera House
Women’s Club Convention in Nebraska District
Mrs B A Jones Miss Harriett Radcliff Mrs Leroy Martin and Miss Bordwell attend the 6th district Nebraska Federation of Women’s Clubs convention in Bridgeport. Edward McLernon addresses on Literature. Mrs Martin presents a paper by Mrs Ringer on teaching mothers to recognize sanitary home needs. The program is praised and visitors enjoy entertainment.
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B. A. Jones
Harriett Radcliff
Leroy Martin
Bordwell
Nebraska Federation of Woman’s Clubs
Bridgeport
Edward McLernon
St. Andrews Hospital Opens In Cheyenne County
The new St. Andrews Hospital opened its doors on Monday with three rooms and six beds, expandable as needed. The operating room is fully equipped and sanitary, with Mrs. Elizabeth Ellis as matron living in hospital housing. The facility serves medical, surgical, and confinement cases except contagious diseases.
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St. Andrews Hospital
Elizabeth Ellis
Cheyenne
Nebraska
Banana belt weather hits week for bargain hunters
This week swung from sunny balmy Monday to windy Tuesday and soaking rain by midmorning. Real estate markets started to rise then were subdued by the sprinkling wagon, with Wednesday fair but windy and Thursday returning to banana belt conditions for buyers.
Land owner John Dern visits Sidney from Salt Lake City
John Dern of Salt Lake City traveled to Sidney on Thursday to oversee his land holdings in the area. He surveyed the property and checked on improvements, staying a short time before returning home.
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John Dern
Salt Lake City
Sidney
Sidney Concert Orchestra Furnishes Music at Tobin Opera House
The ten piece Sidney Concert Orchestra played at the Tobin Opera House this week. Formed to provide music for school events and city celebrations, the group includes Violins Glen VanGorder W M Pulver F Hais, Cornets J T Lynch Grabill, Trombone F W Vath, Clarinet V Klein, Pianist Miss Harriett Radcliffe, Horn George Wyatt, String Bass Charles Wright, Drums Sam Fine.
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Sidney Concert
Tobin Opera House
Glen VanGorder
W. M. Pulver
F. Hais
F. Lynch
Grabill
F. W. Vath
V. Klein
Miss Harriett Radcliffe
George Wyatt
Charles Wright
Sam Fine
Mrs. A. Pease Dies at 71 After Long Illness
Mrs. A. Pease aged 71 died Friday morning after a gradual decline due to old age. Funeral services will be held at her home Sunday at two o clock. She leaves two granddaughters in Victoria B C and Alberta and two grandsons A R Le Seur and Gladys Le Seur of Sidney. her husband died three years ago as an early settler.
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A. Pease
Pease
Victoria
B. C
Alberta
Canada
A. R. le Seur
Gladys le Seur
Sidney
Model Mother themed service at Methodist church
Mother's Day observance at the Methodist Episcopal church on Sunday at 11 a.m. features a special address "A Model Mother" with appropriate music. All are invited and urged to wear a flower in memory of mothers as a tribute to motherhood.
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Methodist Episcopal Church
A K Greenlee Spends Tuesday on South Divide Business
A K Greenlee was active Tuesday on the South Divide handling business duties.
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A. K. Greenlee
South Divide
Rail line advances with double tracking near Bronson
Railroad notes report double tracking begun just west of Bronson. List of staff changes includes John Lancaster back at work after illness, J H Smith joining as American Express agent, Edgar Dedrick taking ten days off in Denver, Mrs Chadwell covering as day tele phone operator, and Mrs Grace Chadwell returning from Cheyenne to resume work. Two new workers join the round house, T A McGovern as boiler maker and D Dunbar as boiler washer. W J Shoemaker takes a short lay off due to illness. Ernest Worden acts as general agent with Bob Sampson temporarily filling his cashier post.
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Bronson
John Lancaster
J. H. Smith
Cheyenne
American Express
Edgar Dedrick
Denver
Chadwell
Grace Chadwell
Round House
T. A. McGovern
D. Dunbar
W. J. Shoemaker
Ernest Worden
Bob Sampson
Pine Bluffs
Sidney High School Commencement at Tobin Opera House
The Sidney high school holds commencement events at the Tobin opera house on May 24 and 26. On Wednesday May 24 President Merica of the University of Wyoming will lecture Learning and Living. Eight graduates will receive diplomas including Thomas Birdwell Anna Chambers Elmer Grabill William Hudson Laura Johnston Elmer Nelson John H Nall and Edward Shoemaker.
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Sidney High School
Tobin Opera House
Merica
University of Wyoming
Clag
J. L. McIntosh
Thomas Birdwell
Anna Chaimbera
Elmer Grabill
William Hudson
Laura Johnston
Elmer Nelson
John H. Nall
Edward Shoemaker
Atute
Confirmation Ceremonies Under Bishop Lawler Impress Parish
Right Rev Bishop Lawler conducted the confirmation at the Catholic church in St Paul Minnesota last Sunday. About eighty in the class wore white dresses and crown veils forming an impressive procession to the altar. Each member faced a dogma exam and showed ability to defend their faith. The bishop delivered a classic sermon praised by attendees as one of the best.
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Lawler
St. Paul
Minnesota
Sergion
Fremont Bar Opens in Oberfelder Building
Ferdinand Schulz launches The Fremont bar in the Oberfelder building offering Pilsner Beer from Fremont Brewing Co and select wines and liquors. Schulz will handle only top grades of wines and spirits for customers.
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Fremont
Oberfelder
Ferdinand Schulz
Fremont Brewing Co
Schulz
W M Pulver Opens Front Street Saloon With Metz Omaha Beer
W M Pulver opens a new Front Street saloon offering Metz Omaha favorite beer and a range of straight whiskeys. No blended whiskies will be carried.
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W.M. Pulver
Front Street
Metz
Omaha
Sylvia at the Tobin Opera House Enthralls Audiences
Home talent performs Sylvia at the Tobin Opera House tonight. Proceeds benefit Sidney High School supplies fund.
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Sylvia
Tobin Opera House
Sidney High School
Sidney Triumphs in State Oratorical Contest
Elmer Nelson won first place in the state declamatory contest at Aurora, with his oration The Orient and the Occident. Aletta Foster also competed in the dramatic class, the Sidney entries marking strong showings amid unusually capable opponents.
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Sidney High School
Elmer Nelson
Aurora
Sidney
Anc
Elmer
Ringer
Baker University
Mississippi Valley
Nelson
Bridgeport
Aletta Foster
Sylvia cast announced for Tobin Opera House performance
The operetta Sylvia opens tonight at Tobin Opera House with a cast including Sir Bertram de Lacey Vance Doty as tenor Prince Tabbytum William Hudson bass William C Ringer as William Sylvia is sung by Miss Cooley Betty by Mrs Hayden Arabella by Mrs Sugar Araminta by Mrs Ward Serta tickets on sale at Robinson's Grocery.
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Sylvia
Tobin Opera House
Bertram de Lacey
Sunol Couple Wed In May Ceremony At Judge Gapen
John Zaleska of Sunol married Annie B. Emanuelson of Lodgepole by County Judge Gapen on May 9. Attendants Emelia Nepson and Henry Seda joined the couple as they traveled to the groom’s father’s Sunol home for a wedding supper and dance. They will live with the groom’s parents for now.
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Zaleska
Emanuelson
John Zaleska
Sunol
Annie B. Emanuelson
Lodgepole
Gapen
Emelia Nepson
Henry Seda
Count Your Blessings and Embrace the New Day
A motivational note urges resilience when life falters. It reminds readers to count health, ability, family, friends, and opportunities. The message encourages optimism, productivity, and uplifting a hometown by seizing each day with a positive mindset.
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Pittsburg Press
Sidney Concert Orchestra
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Baldwin
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