Midweek Chamber Luncheon Highlights Local Trade Talks
The Chamber of Commerce meeting in Sidney drew large attendance with talks from Edward Furer and guests. A Cheyenne offer to fund half a signboard to divert traffic faced local doubt, and plans to invite Sidney to a future Union Pacific safety conference were discussed. Guest speakers from Burlington and a mall service official shared views on rail logistics and regional growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Edward Furer
Johnson
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Denver
Big Springs
Sidney
Lincoln Highway
Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce
W. Hornaday
Sterling
J. H. Mahr
Union Pacific
U. P
District Assembly
North Platte
Mahr
Chamber
Safety Council
Jack Knight
Government Mall Service
Pindell
John F. Vallery
Burlington
M. A. Shipman
Nebraska
The
Vallery
Yallery
St. Peter
California
I. B. Pindell
City Band Outdoor Concert At Court House Lawn
The City Band under Doctor Light will perform an outdoor concert on the courthouse lawn Saturday from seven to eight p.m. The young musicians have progressed since forming less than two years ago and their appearance is a welcome pleasure to the community.
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Doctor Light
Court House Lawn
Fire lights up night sky at Sharmer property shed blaze
Sunday evening about eight thirty the sky glowed brighter than electric lights as a fire at the rear shed of the Sharmer property, now Tobin estate, and used by the Willman boarding house, burned out. Firemen confined damage to the shed, its contents, and two tons of fuel, stopping the spread to nearby structures. An additional fire trap is eliminated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharmer
Tobin
Wwillman
Knights of Columbus Convention Bears Down on Sidney
The State Convention of the Knights of Columbus is the major event in Sidney next week drawing 200 to 250 visitors. Activities include knight initiation, masses, councils, luncheons, registrations, a country club gathering, a banquet and dance, with main sessions Tuesday and a special feature for those who stay.
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the Knights of Columbus
Sidney
W. J. Nichols
Omaha
K. of
Country Club
St. Patrick's Auditorium
Zollars
J. I. McIntosh
Father Link
R. E.roche
John O'Neal
I. A. Donohoe
Look Out for Mad Dogs in Town
A family dog fell ill with a poison-like illness before developing rabies and being euthanized by Dr. Zike. The case recalls a 10 year old incident where a neighbor’s dog and a local cow were affected, with the neighbor avoiding the toxin by Pasteur treatment. The note urges dispatching stray mongrels and muzzling valued dogs to protect children, stressing safety as a town motto.
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A. K. Greenlee
Zike
Leroy Martin
Greenlee
Weather and rain and snow reach Cheyenne county
The report notes a drizzly rain on Monday in Cheyenne county, followed by a snowy Tuesday that melted into water. The description suggests this section is nearer all right than any other place one might name, a remark sounding like a local weather reflection.
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Cheyenne County
Daughter Born to Mr and Mrs Witig
A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Fred W. Witig on May 14. The newborn adds a new member to the Witig family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred W. Witig
Death of Beloved Woman Anna McFadden Shocks Community
Miss Anna McFadden dies in Seattle pneumonia after brief illness. She and sister Julia Johnston planned rest in Los Angeles with Catherine Cameron. Former school superintendent and longtime teacher, funeral held at St Patrick's Church with county schools dismissed. Extended obituary to follow.
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Anna McFadden
Seattle
Julia Johnston
Catherine Cameron
Los Angeles
Attersham
Sidney
St. Patrick's Church
Jin
Lancaster names Miss Lancaster deputy treasurer of Lincoln County
Miss Myrtle Lancaster of this city has been appointed deputy treasurer of Lincoln County and will report at the start of a new set of books costing 5000 dollars. She has previously served as county treasurer of Cheyenne County and deputy before that, with twelve years of service and a notably clean record. Her auditing has always been exact to the dollar, and her selection follows recognition of her capable financial management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Lancaster
Lincoln County
Lancaster
Cheyenne County
Miss Lancaster
Old White Wings Hover At Field As Officials Inspect
Jack Knight and a pilot descended their plane while officials toured the site. A crowd gathered to pet the old white wings and inspect bolts as the craft rested. G. M. Plein secured the contract for the new hangar and maintenance office at the landing field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Knight
G. M. Plein
Sidney Public Schools Commencement Exercises
Sidney Public Schools held commencement ceremonies featuring March Hail America, Huffer H.8 Orchestra, Invocation by Rev. Wm. Kilburn, Salutatory Charles Houge, Valse Triste Sibelius, H.9 Girls Glee Club, Valedictory Berniece Foster, March Southern Brigade 8S G. g. Orchestra, Commencement Address Dr. Samuel Light, Up Sailor Boy Bullard H.8, Girls Glee Club, Presentation of Diplomas Martin W. Dimery.
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America
Huffer
Wm. Kilburn
Charles Houge
Valse Triste
Sibelius
Berniece Foster
Southern Brigade
Samuel Light
Sailor Boy
Bullard
Martin W. Dimery
Edward J Zimmerman Obituary Note From Nebraska Farm to Colorado
Edward J Zimmerman was born February 6 1896 in Jefferson County Nebraska and died May 8 1923 in Logan County Colorado at age 27. He lived on farms in Nebraska Wyoming and Colorado and leaves a father mother four brothers five sisters and many relatives. Funeral services were held at Pleasant Valley church with Reverend Holmes officiating and burial in a nearby cemetery.
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Edward J. Zimmerman
Jefferson County
Nebraska
Logan County
Colorado
Alexandria
Cheyenne County
Wyoming
Joseph Nunn
Peter Nunn
Thayer County
Edward Schmidt
Chappell
Pleasant Valley Church
Holmes
Cemetary
Rasch Families Visit Scottsbluff Kin at Parents’ Home
Roy Rasch and John Rasch with their families from Scottsbluff were Sunday visitors in the home of Afr and Mrs. G W Rasch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy
John Rasch
Scottsbluff
Afr
G. W. Rasch
Wright Wins Johnson Medal At Sidney High School
Dorothy Wright won the Johnson gold medal for best typewriting showing among seven contestants at Sidney High School. Ruth Dimick Deoma Hade Charles Houge Margaret Hower Fyfinky Lally Alice Planck competed, using a ten minute test with a ten point penalty per mistake and Wright achieved an average of 53 perfect words per minute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Johnson
Sidney High School
Johnson
Miss Cultra
Ruth Dimick
Deoma Hade
Charles Houge
Margaret Hower
Fyfinky Lally
Alice Planck
Dorothy Wright
Debators Trip to Lincoln for State Meet and Debates
The High School Debaters traveled to Lincoln on May 9 for the Annual State High School Debate. Battle Creek won the Lincoln contest two to one. The Sidney-Battle Creek judges included Robert Van Pelt and Prof J O Rankin. The team attended the Amherst Cup debate between Lincoln and Omaha Central where Lincoln won two to one. The group also participated in the Nebraska High School Editor's Convention and the State Track Meet. They returned Sunday night optimistic about next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Battle Creek
Dcience Hall
University of Nebraska
Sidney
Robert van Pelt
Nebraska
Iowa
J. O. Rankin
Iowa State Agriculture College
Guernsey Jones
William Schultz
Davis Thomsen
Rosella Wisentine
Omahe Tech
McCook
Omaha Central
Jincoln
Omaha
Green Sidney
Searsons
Martin Bender
Lincoln Star
Watch for cholera in county hog herds
Multiple hog cholera cases have appeared in county herds. Vaccination of uninfected herds is preventive and inexpensive. The county is becoming more like older regions where cholera can take hold. Avoid exchanging animals with affected herds and buying from stock yards. keep quarters clean.
Denver woman Grace McFadden mourned at home
Miss Grace McFadden of Denver is at home with her family during days of sorrow following a death in the family.
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Grace McFadden
Denver
Reinhardt Son Dies After Sailor War Injury
Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Mahr and Mrs. Carl Livoni attended the funeral of Norman Reinhardt, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Reinhardt, in Denver last Friday. The 25 year old had been injured in a submarine accident in war service and had suffered with no hope of recovery. The family is well known here and his passing is a heavy sorrow to the Hying.
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Jacob Mahr
Carl Livoni
Denver
Norman Reinhardt
George Reinhardt
Herman Treimen
Reinhardt
Nicholas Mahr
Sidney Hosts Omaha Goodwill Trade Special Visit
The Sidney Chamber of Commerce greets the Omaha Goodwill Trade Special on Monday May 21 from 10 30 to 11 30. Over 100 Omaha representatives will tour Central Wyoming and Central Western Nebraska aboard a train with a 25 piece band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Omaha
Wyoming
Nebraska
L. B. Clough
Trade Extension Committee
Sidney Eighth Grade Graduates Names List
Readable section lists Sidney Public Schools eighth grade graduates. Names include Martha Allen Beatrice Bermingham Florence Backstader Orville Brooks Vera Ellen Chambers Vera Marie Chesbra Percy Dimmick Taylor Daniel Ella Mamie Davis Ruby May Elston Viola Foster Mable L Foster Daloris Frankeberger Bertha Joyner Florida M Gerard Ruth Hart Frances Hade Mildred Hague Dorothy Henison Effie Sness Harp Catherine B Hictt Gladys James Walter D Johnson Beulah Knaub Harlan R Kinton Kathryn Livoni W Donald Sivoni Frances J McDaniel Dortla Irene Maley Robert Philson Ferne Riggs Fanny Snyder Frieda Siedow Henrie Siedow Gladys Sweet Russel Stafford Winfield Sailors Ronia Tahler Elmer Whittaker Alice Margaret Willman Earl Wittlers Bernice Young Catherine Whitelock
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Martha Allen
Beatrice Bermingham
Florence Backstader
Orville Brooks
Vera Ellen Chambers
Vera Marie Chesbra
Percy Dimmick
Taylor Daniel Ella Mamie Davis
Ruby May Elston
Viola Foster
Mable L. Foster
Daloris Frankeberger
Bertha Joyner
Florda M. Gerard
Ruth Hart
Frances Hade
Mildred Hague
Dorothy Henison
Effie Sness Harp
Catherine B. Hictt
Gladys BF. James
Walter D. Johnson
Beulah Knaub
Harlan R. Kinton
Kathryn Livoni
W. Donald Sivoni
Frances J. McDianiel
Dortla Irene Maley
Robert Philson
Ferne Tl. Riggs
Fanny F. Snyder
Frieda Henriettna Siedow
Henrie Arthur Siedow
Gladys 8. Sweet
Russel Stafford
Winfield Sailors
Ronia Tahler
Elmer Whittaker
Alice Margaret Willman
Earl F. Wittlers
Bernice Young
Catherine Whitelock
Senior Class 1923 Names List
The 1923 senior class includes Susan Brauner Rupert D Campbell Ruth Dunn Spencer Flo Berniece Foster Dorothy Gould Arthur Daugherty Nora Hand Lucy Hiett Charles Houge Margarett Howe Dorothy Halslander Frances James Richard Kepler William Lowe Vern Mahr Floyd Matte son Gladys Dunkin Clifford Moore Irma Morrow Anna Olson Ralph Willis Ralph Null Avis Rogers Alice Planck Paul Spearow Ada Taylor Harold Tobin Edna Whittaker Dorothy Washt Lenora Yowell Albert Zimmerman Mal da Zook Floyd Dresser Ruth Dimmick Marle Weber.
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Susan Brauner
Rupert D. Campbell
Ruth Dunn
Spencer Flo
Berniece Foster
Dorothy M. Gould
Arthur H. Daugherty
Nora Hand
Lucy E. Hiett
Charles A. Houge
Margarett A. Howe
Dorothy E. Halslander
Frances James
Richard G. Kepler
William G. Lowe
Vern Katherine Mahr
Floyd R. Matteson
Gladys Dunkin
Clifford Moore
Irma L.morrow
Anna E. Olson
Ralph Willis
Ralph Null
Avis Rogers
Alice C. Planck
Paul D. Spearow
Ada W. Taylor
Harold F. Tobin
Edna Rd Whittaker
Dorothy M. Washt
Lenora A. Yowell
Albert F. Zimmerman
Mal‘da Zook
Floyd Dresser
Ruth O. Dimmick
Marle Weber
Baccalaureate Service at Methodist Episcopal Church
Processional led by Mrs. Johnson opened a baccalaureate service at the Methodist Episcopal Church. Hymn Abide With Me followed by prayer by Rev. John Hewitson. Anthem Father To Thee We Pray and Mendelssohn Be Rest in the Lord offered. Scripture and address by Rev. Wm Killburn. Benediction by Dr. Samuel Light.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Johnson
John Hewitson
Bach-Gounod
Wm. Killburn
Mendelssohn
Samuel Light
Senior Play Delights Local Audiences in 1923 Class Anniversary
Sidney's youth fire up a lively senior play directed by Mrs Dirks with Professor Backer's orchestra. The comedy unfolds around Mr Wheeler's New York office and a web of romantic entanglements among Cora Wheeler Vera Mahr Bobby Wheeler and Clarence. The cast includes Ruth Dimmick Alice Planckoff Bill Lowe Paul Spearow and others, delivering continuous laughs, stylish costumes, and a sentimental finale with Cora in tears over Clarence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Dirks
Professor Backer
Wheeler
New York
Dorothy Wright
Martyn
Mr. Wheeler
Richard Kepler
Dirk
Cora Wheeler
Ruth Dimmick
Bobby
Violet. Pinney
Avis Rogers
Della
Alice Planck
Dinwiddle
Paul Spearow
Butling
Hubert Stem
Harold Tobin
Cora
Pinney
Dinwiddie
Stem
Clarence
Violet
CLASS NIGHT TUESDAY AT THE U A HIGH SCHOOL
All high school and eighth grade classes will perform at the U A and each will present a number. The event marks their final appearance this year and promises entertaining, clever numbers from the younger students as well.
Pilot Moore Takes Brief Vacation Through Sidney
Pilot Moore who flies over us twice weekly with Uncle Sam letters paused in Sidney Thursday with his wife and baby, calling on acquaintances including The Telegraph before continuing in his shining car.
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Pilot Moore
Sam
Sidney
Telegraph
Also Mentioned on This Page
Kidney Chamber of Commerce
Sidney Public Schools
Scorthy Wright
Goodwill Special
Methodist Episcopal Church
Bill Lowe
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