Ask Vote on Bonds for New School Building
Petition circulated for a 32500 bond issue by Sidney voters seeking a site and construction of a well lit heated ventilated high school with gymnasium and furnishings. About 150 signatures urge an election on issuing bonds at up to six percent interest with early payoff option after five years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School Board of
Sidney
Union Pacific
North Side
Union Pacific Railroad
Pine Street
Flowers Wanted for Memorial Service at Methodist Church
Union Services in memory of our honored dead will be held at the Methodist church next Sunday morning May 24. All churches and people are asked to loan flowers or ferns for the service and bring or send them to the church Saturday afternoon or Sunday morning. If unable to attend, notify the Methodist Parsonage and arrangements will be made to deliver them.
Meeting of Village Trustees Instructed to Collect Taxes
Sidney Nebraska May 15 Board of Village Trustees regular session with L O Fundingsland chairman Gus Wellner J J Parks and Leslie Neubauer clerk Journal approved Ordinance 135 drug license passed The building leased for meetings moved to marshal’s office until permanent quarters found Marshal instructed to collect drug pool hall and dog taxes Notify business property owners to connect with municipal sewer Clerk to procure printing blank warrants Adjourned to meet May 22
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Nebraska
Board of
L. O Fundingsland
Gus Wellner
J. J. Parks
Leslie Neubauer
Mysterious Smoke Alarm Ends With No Fire At Hart Couch Home
Tuesday near noon Hart and Couch families reported heavy smoke at Front street home. Firefighters searched roof, garret, and cellar but found no blaze. Heater in kitchen shed, packed with sweepings, likely caused the smoke. no damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Front Street
Hart
Couch
Garret
Architect Natchigall Inspects Local Catholic Church
Architect Natchigall of Omaha visited last Tuesday to inspect the Catholic church and parsonage, reporting everything satisfactory. Miss Harriett Radcliffe returned from a five week vacation to Lincoln, Omaha and Tacoma, Neb., looking happy and rested. H. Bettendorf, precinct assessor, has been in the north country several days this week, noting a marvelous prospect for small grain as the country looks fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natchigall
Omaha
Harriett Radcliffe
Lincoln
Tacoma
Neb
H. Bettendorf
North Country
Boone man visits town notes local progress and land ties
I C Crouthamel of Boone Iowa owns land near Marlowe and was a homesteader here in the 80s. The Village Board orders the city marshal to kill dogs found at large without a license, urging residents to count Fido nightly or risk him being in the marshal's graveyard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. C. Crouthamel
Boone
Iowa
Marlowe
Fido
Social Visit and Newlywed Return to Local Homes
Mrs. Bertha Neubauer stayed from Saturday to Tuesday at the Neubauer home after visiting Daugherty ranch and departed for Denver. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Boggs returned Monday from their Colorado wedding trip and have settled in the groom’s south town home with a welcoming latch string and bright hearth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Neubauer
Daugherty
Neubauer
Denver
Sam Boggs
Colorado
Boggs
City boards to tour May 28 for sanitary survey
The Sidney Board of Trustees and Board of Health will tour the city on May 28 to inspect sanitary conditions. Property owners may be required to clean premises, connect to the sewer, and take steps to safeguard public health, aiming to reduce sickness and expenses later in the season. The effort also seeks to inspire civic pride for a cleaner, healthier city.
Moving picture lecture draws Kimball County crowds at Fraternal Hall
Prof Bengston presented an illustrated talk on state industries at Fraternal Hall. Farmers from Banner and Kimball counties attended with school children filling the hall. The lecture impressed all ages and included town and valley imagery and a view of the county high school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banner County
Kimball County
Bengston
Kimball
Kimball High School
Condra
Kimball Observer
City Hall Bond Vote Petition Circulated in Village
A petition circulated this week to present to the village board calls for an election to vote on bonding the village for 10 000 dollars to fund the construction of a city hall.
Mrs Barlow and Buckingham Return from Cheyenne Trip
Mrs R A Barlow and Mrs Buckingham returned home from Cheyenne Tuesday evening ten days sooner than planned. Their son Lloyd Buckingham had a good case of measles, making home seem better. The two ladies plan to resume their Colorado visit later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Barlow
Virginia
Cheyenne
Lloyd Buckingham
Post Office Opens Early For Decoration Day Patrons
As Decoration Day is a legal holiday and falls on Saturday May 30th Postmaster McIntosh will keep all windows at the post office open for two hours from 8 to 10 a m to accommodate out of town patrons especially The office will be closed the balance of the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McIntosh
Memorial and Decoration Day Services Program
A special meeting of G A R Post No 12 Nebraska plans memorial activities on May 24 at 11 o’clock at M and Church with Rev Hayes. A parade forms May 30 at 10 o’clock in front of L O O F Hall and proceeds to the cemetery led by the Sidney band. At 2 o’clock post services at S O O FE Hall followed by an opera house program with invocation Rev Hayes, songs by the choir, Lincoln’s Gettysburg address by Clayton Radcliffe, Star Spangled Banner, piano solo by Helen Lancaster, The One Flag by Harold Simon, piano duet Dorothy Thornburg and Grace Hornaday, Band selections, Memorial Day recitation by Grace Foster, Columbia with choir, address by J L McIntosh, and benediction Rev Garrett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. V Sumner
Department of Nebraska
Hayes
Sidney Band
Opera House
Rev. Hayes
America
Gettysburg
Clayton Radcliffe
Helen Lancaster
Harold Simon
Dorothy Thornburg
Grace Hornaday
Grace Foster
Columbia
Columbia’—Choir
J. L. McIntosh
Gerrett
Sidney Chautauqua To Be Held Likely June Twenty
Miss Gould of the Chautauqua Association of Kansas City spent Tuesday with the local Chautauqua board here regarding the next attraction. The Sidney Chautauqua is likely set for June twenty with advertising to begin soon. Miss Gould is described as an effective organizer likely to boost the department’s success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chautauqua
Miss Gould
Chautauqua Association of
Kansas City
Chautauqua Board
Advertised Letters May 23 1914
Listing of names under the heading Advertised Letters dated May 23 1914. Names include E R Brown S B Campbell Howard Chandler Jack Danvers Wm Deegan Valentine Delao C Dugen Mrs Ervin Heler Norvin Holzmark Chas F Husted Archibald McMullan F J Miller Alpheus Pease Chas Rich Mrs Bessie Strain O J Smyers Krovoravior Toagoasay Elza Warner J T McIntosh Postmaster. Father Muenstermann of Kearney visited Sunday and Monday here With Father Link. If you want your name on our mailing list tell us Hornaday's Phone 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. R. Brown
S. B. Campbell
Howard Chandler
Jack Danvers
Wm. Deegan
Valentine Delao
C Dugen
Ervin Heler Norvin Holzmark
Chas
F. Husted
Archibald McMullan
F. J Miller
Alpheus Pease
Chas. Rich
Bessie Strain
O. J.smyers
Krovoravior
Toagoasay
Elza Warner
J.T. McIntosh
Hornaday
Sidney High School 1914 Commencement Program
The 1914 Sidney High School commencement runs May 24 to May 29 with a Baccalaureate at the Episcopal church moved to the Lutheran due to seating limits. Rev Lascelles delivers the address, music from church choirs and the high school quintette, followed by graduation exercises at Tobin Opera House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney High School
Mr. Lascelles
Episcopal Church
Woman's Club Holds May Meeting With Hostess Theme
The Woman's Club met May 16 with Mrs. Dawson presiding. A large turnout heard talks on Hints for the Hostess Who is Her Own Maid, a book review by Mrs. Martin on The Cost of Cleanliness, and music by Miss Miles, Miss Morgan, Mrs. Ahrens. Officers elected: Braham President Knox Vice President Swan Secretary Uptegrove Treasurer. Membership added Mrs. O R Owens. Adjourned to June 6 for final session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Club
Knox
Swan
Uptegrove
O. R. Owens
Denver Cattle King Eugene Buchanan Sentenced at Leavenworth
Eugene Buchanan of Sterling received three years at Leavenworth for wrecking the homestead of James Scott near Sterling. Six other cattlemen and cowboys aiding the attack got light sentences and posted bonds pending appeal. Buchanan is described as a wealthy Logan county cattle king with a long Colorado career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Eugene Buchanan
Sterling
Leavenworth
James Scott
Buchanan
Logan County
Colorado
John Null Fast Ride Through Four States to Marion Indiana
John Null speeds on a motorcycle across four states en route to Marion Indiana. A cross state journey highlights the route and destination with no further details provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Null
Marion
Indiana
Lightning Strikes Hit County Cause Cattle and Horses Losses
A weekend thunderstorm brought heavy rain and hail across the county with lightning damaging livestock. Nels Olson reported one cow lost two miles west, Geo Hicks four cattle, and Pultz two horses nearby, with undetermined other losses. Despite the damage, Tuesday brought springlike renewal as gardens revived and life returned to the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nels Olson
Geo. Hicks
Northwest
P. A. Pultz
Amber Hudson marriage at county courthouse
James Amber of Buckingham and May Hunt Hudson of Weldona Colorado were married May 16 at the courthouse by County Judge Gapen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Amber
Buckingham
May Hunt Hudson
Weldona
Colorado
Court House
Gapen
Kappler Kappler Tie The Knot In Sidney May 16
Paul J Kappler and Lizzie V Kappler both of Sidney were married by County Judge Gapen at his office on May 16 in a simple ceremony confirming their union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kappler—Kappler
Paul J. Kappler
Lizzie V. Kappler
Sidney
Gapen
Denver pairs Albert Ecke and Bertha Howard wed
Albert G Ecke and Bertha A Howard, both of Denver, were married by County Judge Gapen at his office on May 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert G. Ecke
Bertha A. Howard
Denver
Gapen
Wessley and Kent Tie in May Marriage at County Judge’s Office
Joseph R. Wessley of San Antonio Texas and Mary A. Kent of Auburn Iowa were united in marriage by County Judge Gapen at his office on May 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph R. Wessley
San Antonio
Texas
Mary A. Kent
Auburn
Iowa
Gapen
Hamilton and Rustler Wed in Sidney Kimball Ceremony
Thomas C. Hamilton of Sidney and Miss Freda Rustler of Kimball wed Wednesday morning in a ceremony led by Father Link. Attendants were Albert Ruettner and Miss Martha Link. The couple will reside in rooms at Mrs. Haskell's for the time being.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas C. Hamilton
Sidney
Freda Rustler
Kimball
Father Link
Albert Ruettner
Martha Link
Mrs. Hamilton
Judge Unites J. W. Lee and Gladys Orendorff in Courthouse Ceremony
In the courthouse on Tuesday evening May 12 Judge Stouteville officiated the marriage of J. W. Lee and Gladys Orendorff. Lee, once sheriff of the old Morrill and Cheyenne County, is well known in the area. Friends extend best wishes for the couple’s future happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stouteville
J. W. Lee
Gladys Orendorff
Lee
Morrill
Cheyenne County
Old County
Bridgeport Blade
Bennie Dressers Birthday Party for Nine-Year-Old
Bennie Dresser celebrated his ninth birthday with fourteen visiting boys on Wednesday afternoon. Guests arrived from four to seven, enjoyed a bountiful lunch hosted by Mrs. Dresser and Rachel, and ended with a burro ride as Floyd escorted each guest home. The party left the burro without a word, while everyone else had a joyful time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennie Dresser
Mr. Mumps
Mrs. Dresser
Rachel
Floyd
Burro
Spend the dollar in the Wonder Basement
A compact note advertises spending a dollar in the Wonder Basement and mentions HORNADY'S with the phone number 23, suggesting a local promotional or shop reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wonder
Hornaday
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Flowers
M. Ramella Plumbing and Heating
Sidney, Neb
Board of Trustees
The
Sidney Board of Health
Father Muenstermann
Kearney
Royal Garden
C. W. Hornaday Mosse. & Grain Co
Tobin Opera House
Friends of Education
Irene Sweet
Fianc
Judith Martin
Fern Johnson
Eomma Rihn
Viola Chambers
Nellie Armstrong
Frances Farr
Florence Merifield
Pred Parks
Maury Hayes
Berenice
Helen Lindsey
Marius Christensen
Blaine Grabill
Alvah Buazza
Henrietta Shoemaker
J. Tu. McIntosh
Nellie Armatrong
Alvah Buzza
Edith Martin
Fred Parks
Mary Hayes
Emma Rihn
Frances Hart
Woman's Club
County
Amber—Hudson
Ecke—Howard
Wessley
Kent
Hamilton—Rustler
Lee—Orendorff
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