State Declamatory Contest Draws Big Crowd at Opera House
The State Declamatory Contest culminated with Lincoln's Ter x yance Lonam earning second place and Sidney's Grace Foster winning first, amid a packed audience. Frank Barnett McCook, Donald Cabell Chadron, and others competed while Miss Foster became the first girl to win a state medal.
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Opera House
Frank Barnett
McCook
Donald Cabell
Chadron
Grace Foster
Sidney
Terxyance Lonam
Lincoln
Victor Lungren
York
Ralph Nickerson
Papillion
Claire Gentleman
Atkinson
Nichols
Buffalo County
Glenn VanGorder
Russell Dedrich
Dorothy Hart
May
Cuba
Terrance Lonam
Toussaint L
True
Cozad
Miss Hight
School of Expression of Alliance
Lonam
Miss Foster
Mrs Jennie Johnson Resigns for Bank Position
Mrs Jennie Johnson left the Hornaday Mosse Co about three weeks ago to take a similar role at the American Bank. She assumed the assistant book keeper post at the American Bank on Wednesday of this week with a higher salary.
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Jennie Johnson
Hornaday Mosse Co
American Bank
Kurths Leave for Salt Lake City as Daughter Remains Very Ill
Fred Kurth and his wife departed on No. 19 Thursday for Salt Lake City Utah where MrsKurth s daughter is lying very seriously ill.
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Fred Kurth
Salt Lake City
Utah
Inter-Class Track Meet a Success But Noted by Doran’s Double Wins
The Inter-Class Track Meet Thursday afternoon crowned Goldwin Doran as the individual champion, winning six events. Seniors led team scoring with 36 points followed by Sophomores 24 Juniors 20 and Freshmen 1.
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Goldwin Doran
Melvin Simpson
Alford Bentley
G. Doran
Simpson
Bentley
Ruttner
Doran
Bangert
Simpsson
Parks
Johnson
Crock
Clark
Christensen
Sentor Class Plays Merchant of Venice at Tobin
The senior class at the high school presents the modern Merchant of Venice Up to Date next Friday at 8 36. The five act play features seven cast members who have worked hard. Reserved seats cost 50c and general admission 25c, with tickets available at Griffith's Store after 9 am Saturday May 14.
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Merchant of Venice
Griffith's
Obituary of Mrs Mary Frances Shoemaker of Sidney
Mrs Mary Frances Shoemaker born Ellery Illinois September 15 1852 married to Shoemaker August 22 1877 widowed 1909 died Thursday at St Josephs hospital Denver after illness since July of drops funeral held Cripple Creek remains returned to Sidney where services were held She is survived by three sons Harry Jay Burl Roy and three daughters Mrs J H Sellars Roy Shoemaker and Mrs Frank Nulsz plus others Their loss is mourned by many in the community
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Mary Frances Davis Shoemaker
Ellery
Illinois
J. H. Sellars
Roy Shoemaker
Idaho Springs
Harry
Jay
Burl
Fank Nulsz
Sidney
Ford Cars Surpass Two Month Output Milestone
Ford Motor Company built 90,359 cars in the last two months, including 43,849 in March and 46,510 in April. The run supports completing 300,000 cars between August 1914 and August 1915, with $15,000,020 in rebates to buyers under the profit-sharing plan. Each purchaser is to receive an individual check, likely about $50, with postage estimated at $6,000.
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Ford Motor Company
Ford
Enos Laughlin Visits City as Cheyenne Commissioner
Enos Laughlin of Cheyenne spent Thursday in the city with boosters. Former resident of Sidney, he moved to Cheyenne fourteen years ago and now serves as a Commissioner in that city government.
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Enos Laughlin
Cheyenne
Boosters
Sidney
Miles Attorney Called To Cheyenne Wednesday
Attorney W P Miles had legal business calling him to Cheyenne on Wednesday.
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W. P. Miles
Legalj
Cheyenne
Lincoln Highway Booster Parade Marks Regional Push
Sixty two men and seventeen cars carried good news as western Nebraska and Wyoming boosters gathered in Sidney and surrounding towns. The contingent inspected roads, met with local officials, and formed a Wyoming Nebraska Lincoln Highway Association with Senator Bushee as president, planning a May 31 Cheyenne meeting and future county and city participation.
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Nebraska
Wyoming
Wyoming Kimball
Vienna
Sidney
Cheyenne
L R. Dildine
KE. S. Johnston
John Brown
Alex Hastie
Cheyenne Leader
Mayor LaFontaine
Hr. A. Andrews
Warren Richardson
Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce
Dan Barksdale
Sheriff Rache
W. E. Dinneen
Nick Petry
Steve Bon
Senator Bushee
W. S. Atkins
G. F. Nugent
George Unruh
M. Maginnis
Albert Larsen
Charles Roberts
Charles van Pelt
Theo Thiele
J Carson
W. Kelley
E. K. Kinkaid
R. Rutledge
Gus Wellner
Chamber of Commerce
J. McClenaghan
Sheriff McDan
A. Hastie
J. L. McIintosh
W. B Cargill
Kimball
Tom Johnson
Chappell
O. R. Busham
Pine Bluffs
L. R. Barlow
Lodgepole
Charles High
Potter
W W. Hale
Durham
E. S. Coats
Hillsdale
Ed Woelf
Big Springs
George Brewer
Egbert
T. P. Baker
Bush
Enthusiastic meeting closes with smoker and refreshments
Visitors stayed in Sydney overnight after a lively gathering ended with a smoker and refreshments.
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Sidney
Lodgepole Board Organizes After May Meeting
G S Jewett Lodgepole board convened in county seat for meeting May 9 with full attendance. Officers elected include ul O Fundingsland as Chairman Robert A. Barlow Treasurer Leslie Neubauer Clerk Gus Wellner Street Commissioner J W McDaniel and Wm Krueger Marshals at 20 dollars monthly. Proposals required pool hall proprietors to close before 10 pm and ban card playing. Bills approved for street work survey water pumping and lighting. Adjournment followed as community notes mention residents traveling to Bartley Omaha and a ranch visit by local families.
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Board of Village Trustees
Ul. O Fundingsland
Robert A. Barlow
Leslie Neubauer
Gus Wellner
J . W McDaniel
Wm. Krueger
Oscar Harris
Leichty
Stover
Robbery attempts report across local businesses
Wednesday night a robbery was attempted here and carried out with limited success. The Owl saloon, Capitol, Adams pool hall, and Hornaday Moise and Grain Co elevator saw damaged or opened registers with little to no cash secured. Authorities warn to secure money and valuables in registers and safe.
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Owl
Capitol
Adams Pool Hall
Hornaday Moise and Grain Co
Gue
Railroad Notes and Local Improvements at Depot
Track inspectors visited Thursday in a motor car to review facilities. A new sanitary fountain was installed at the Union Pacific depot for patron safety. Depot park spaces were cleaned and will be cultivated to remove dandelions. A special train permitted inspectors to inspect railroad buildings here. Delegates to Lincoln for the Grand Lodge of the A O U W were W. J. Shoemaker, H. Schroeder, and Everett Foster.
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Union Pacific
Lincoln
Grand Lodge of the
W. J. Shoemaker
H. Schroeder
Everett Foster
Sidney Chamber Elects Officers At Annual Meeting
The Sidney Chamber of Commerce held its annual meeting on Wednesday night and elected Gus Wellner as president while re-electing Jack McClenaghan as secretary.
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Chamber of Commerce
Sidney Chamber of Commerce
Gus Wellner
Jack McClenaghan
Mrs Nicholson in Washington Kansas for brother's death
Mrs J A Nicholson travels to Washington Kansas after being called by the death of her brother. Miss Olive McGinnis of Kimball visited the Trognitz home then returned home after a pleasant stay begun Thursday.
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J.A. Nicholson
Washington
Kansas
Olive McGinnis of
Kimball
Trognitz
Paige car dealer swatzlander sells cars to doctor and for own use
W. E. Swatzlander, agent for the Paige car, received two six cylinder cars and one four cylinder car this week. One of the large cars is for his own use and the other was sold to Dr. Simon.
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W. E. Swatzlander
Paige
Dr. Simon
Hornaday Family Leads Lodgepole Lakes Auto Party
C W Hornaday and family Geo Thompson and wife and W A Hor naday and family made a merry auto party to the Lodgepole lakes Tuesday.
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C. W. Hornaday
Geo. Thompson
W. A. Hornaday
Lodgepole Lakes
Mrs Devine Plans Idaho Visit With Niece and Family
Mrs. R. D. Devine left Thursday evening for Burley Idaho where she expected to spend a fortnight visiting her niece Mrs. F. E. Warnke and her family.
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R. D. Devine
Burley
Idaho
F. E. Warnke
Local Laundry Expands Fleet As Demand Rises
Increased business has compelled F Busch of the city laundry and R. E. L. Jackson & Son to purchase auto trucks for the delivery of goods.
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F Busch
R. E. L. Jackson & Son
North side improvements speed housing and sidewalks
The north side sees rapid progress with houses for John Aldershaw and John Owens taking shape and new sidewalks extending along Railroad Street indicating ongoing urban upgrades.
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John Aldershaw
John Owens
Railroad Street
Erdwin Family Returns From Iola Visit
Mrs. Henry Erdwin and her infant child have come back from Iola Kansas after spending several months with Mrs. Erdwin’s parents Mr. and Mrs. John Cox in the city.
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Henry Erdwin
Baby
Iola
Kansas
Mr and Mrs J B Sager Return From Western Trip
Mr and Mrs J B Sager came back Friday from Cheyenne and Denver where they spent several weeks. Tack says he has greatly benefited in health.
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J. B. Sager
Cheyenne
Denver
Tack
Gareys Return From Winston and Plan Beaver City Visit
Mr and Mrs Lou Garey returned Tuesday from Winston where Mr Garey was finishing contracts They left Wednesday evening for a visit at Beaver City Nebraska
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Lou Garey
Winston
Mr. Garey
Beaver City
Nebraska
Superintendent Braham Returns From Nebraska Contest
Superintendent W J Braham returned Saturday evening from Arnold Nebraska where he had been to manage the state contest in the humorous class of the Nebraska Delamatory Union.
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W J. Braham
Arnold
Nebraska
Nebraska Declamatory Union
Mrs McKown Visits Lincoln and Garfield Sons
Mrs. L. McKown of Lincoln spent from midweek to Sunday with her daughter Mrs. Es sig. She then continued to Garfield Washington for an extended visit with her sons.
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L. McKown
Lincoln
Essig
Garfield
Washington
Schoolhouse Runaway Team Encircles Block to Neubauer Residence
A weekly runaway incident Monday involved a team from the schoolhouse work. the vehicle spun several blocks and halted in front of the Neubauer residence with no damage reported.
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Neubauer
Jones Leaves for Portland to Visit Daughter
B A Jones departed Wednesday evening for Portland Oregon to visit his daughter Mrs W W Jordan and family. Mrs Jones has been there for a number of weeks and may remain for some time longer.
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B. A. Jones
Portland
Oregon
W. W. Jordan
Mrs Lipska Returns From California Visit
Mrs. John Lipska came back Friday of last week from California where she spent over a year. She plans to visit for several months with her children in town and in Morrill County.
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John Lipska
California
Morrill County
Elected Councilman in University Place Ward Two
G. B. Lobb, formerly of Sidney, has been chosen as councilman for University Place's second ward. The new officeholder is praised as thrifty, a solid neighbor, and a capable citizen who has run his own business well.
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G. B. Lobb
Sidney
University Place
Mrs King and daughter depart for Midwest visit
Mrs Frank King and her daughter Katherine left Saturday to travel to Omaha to see the Daugherty family and friends. From there they will go to Humansville Missouri to visit Mrs King’s mother. They will also visit in Kansas City with Mr and Mrs J T M Pearson.
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Frank King
Katherine
John Daugherty
Omaha
Humansville
Missouri
Oberfelder couple return from bridal trip to Denver
A. M. Oberfelder and his bride arrived in the city Friday on the return journey of their bridal trip and stayed with the groom’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Oberfelder, until Sunday evening. They completed an extensive tour of Atlantic coast cities and inland regions. Their home will be in Denver at the Savoy. Mr. Oberfelder holds a position as Chauta.
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A. M. Oberfelder
Joseph Oberfelder
Atlantic Sea Board
Denver
Savoy
Mr. Oberfelder
Frances Willard Club Holds May Session with 20 New Members
The Frances Willard Club met May 7 at Mrs Shoemaker's home with a large attendance. Twenty new members joined after Mrs Shepherd's inspiring talks. Sabbath Observance was discussed by Revs Miller and Simpson. A duet by Mrs Owens and Mrs Dillon delighted readers from Minneapolis. Refreshments followed and Mrs Doty prepares to move. Mrs Martin presented a Frances Ward spoon as a token of esteem.
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Frances Willard Club
Wm Shoemaker
Sheperd
May
Miller
Simpson
Hilmaday Moise Grain Co Holds Annual Meeting
Stockholders of the C. W. Hilmaday Moise & Grain Co met Monday afternoon to outline plans for expanded business. P. W. Barker will manage, bringing practical experience and conservative judgment. Changes in departments aim to boost efficiency for mutual benefit of customers and the firm’s large patronage.
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C. W. Hilmaday Moise & Grain Co
P. W. Barker
Eye Specialist to Visit Hotel National May 22 23
Br. J. K. Elms Eye Fur Nose and Throat Specialist will be at the Hotel National on Saturday May 22 and also 23 for glasses fitting and consultations.
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Hotel National
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Mincoln
Livoni & Son
Tobin Opera House
Mary Frances Shoemaker
Lincoln Highway
Henton Henderson
Board OF
G S. Jewett
Mccintosh
Bayard
G. R Miller
Elsie Miller
Bartley
Lena Jessen
Charles Cradit
Grace
Milo Webster
Railroad Notes
J. A. Nicholson
C. W. Hornaday Mdse. & Grain Co
BR. J. K. Elms
Lillian Russell
Oberfelder
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