Building boom underway in Sidney with new banks and homes
Sidney reports active construction as several new structures rise. A three story bank building basement work begins for First National Bank while C W Hornaday Co plans a large two story mercantile block on Rose Street. Swan Dedrick, J J McIntosh, Fred Vath and Robert A Barlow announce plans for bungalows, duplexes and apartment spaces as contractors race to complete projects before winter.
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Sidney
First National Bank
Sidney Mercantile Company
C. W. Hornaday Merchandise and Grain Co
Second Street
American Bank
Stewitts
Rose Street
Swan Dedrick
Gus Granneman
Mr. Vath
Robert A. Barlow
Mt Sidney
Fishmans May Sale Ad Highlights Guarantees and Prices
The Telegraph of Sidney Nebraska reviews an Omaha Trade Exhibit style ad for Fishmans annual May sale. It praises the small upper left guarantee box for goods and advertising, notes the concise product descriptions with prices, and mentions two well placed cuts and a bold border that does not obscure the heading.
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Fishman’s
Telegraph
Sidney
Neb
Memorial Sunday and Decoration Day Observed
Memorial Sunday and Decoration Day events announced for May 25 at M E Church and cemetery. Parade forms at 10 am in front of J O O F Hall led by Sidney Military Band with veterans and schoolchildren, then to cemetery. Afternoon programs at Tobin Opera House include Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, songs, recitations, and addresses led by Rev J Utesch and Hon R W DeVo e. First three rows reserved for soldiers and families.
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M. E
J. O. O. F. Hall
Sidney Military Band
I. O. O. F. Hall
Tobin Opera House
E. J. Hayes
Lincoln
Gettysburg
Vance Doty
Helen Lancaster
Grace Foster
Comrade Hudson
R. W. Devoe
J. H. Utesch
Mothers Day Meeting Of B M S Club
The B M S club met with Mrs J T McIntosh for a mother themed session led by Mrs Hall the president. Members discussed memories of mothers and heard papers on Ideal Training of American Girls origin of Mother's Day and memories of Mother o Mine. Adjourned to May 17 with officers elected.
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J. T. McIntosh
Hall
Martin
Alliance
Public home welcome planned for L B Carey in Reedley
The Ledger reports a public home welcoming reception for Honorable L B Carey assemblyman from the fifty second district to be held next Wednesday evening at the Grand Theatre. Reedley Chamber of Commerce officers chose plans and a parade by the Reedley Concert Band will precede the address by W B Goode of Selma. The event underscores local support for Carey’s legislative record and his opposition to detrimental bills.
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Reedley
Calif
L. B. Cary
Cheyenne County
L B. Carey
Fifty-Second
Grand Theatre
Chamber of Commerce
Messrs
QO. D. Lyon
J. J. Eymann
S. D. England
Cary
Carey
W. B. Goode
Selma
Reedley Hav‘monic Club
Pick the Winner and Bet Your Money at Fair Grounds Race
Local sports fans discuss bets as a quarter mile race at the fair grounds pits Harry Selch’s Ax-Handle against J. M. Swenson’s Polo. A crowded grandstand and notable money changing hands are anticipated.
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Harry Selch
J. M. Swenson
Fair Grounds
S H.S. Athletic Club
Fair Ground
E. Brennan
Blaine Grabill
Swenson
High
McDaniel
Trixie
Tea for High School seniors hosted by Mrs Oberfelder
Mrs Joseph Oberfelder entertained the High School Seniors and faculty plus Mrs Braham at a six o'clock tea. Twelve guests were seated with black and gold decor and American Beauty roses at each plate. Teacups were hosted by her daughter Leonie Phyllis Corbett and Myrna Swatzlander. After a seven course tea, a guessing game offered handsome prizes.
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Joseph Oberfelder
George Parks Hurting After Engine Accident Improves
George Parks, severely hurt last week by the reverse lever of a switch engine, is improving. After several days of serious condition, an operation was performed Friday morning and a quantity of pins removed, with Dr. H L Mantor joining Dr. H E Mantor and Dr. Owens in the procedure.
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George Parks
H. L. Mantor
Lodgepole
H. E. Mantor
Owens
Baccalaureate Services Attract Large Sidney Crowd
The Sidney High School baccalaureate service at the Methodist church drew a large audience. Rev E J Hayes preached an inspiring, educational sermon as union churches and the High School choir provided high quality music. The event opened commencement week for a successful school year.
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Sidney High School
Methodist Church
Utesch
Lutheran Church
Mitchell
Christian Church
Hayes
Sidney
Zephyr Causes Minor Rural Damage in Prairie Region
A rocky mountain Zephyr moved in from the southeast Sunday evening, stirring a cyclone cellar with little town impact. W. W. Eaton and Benjamin Walker report a twister sighting nearby. Eaton lost two small granaries and a henhouse, while Walker's granary was destroyed.
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N. Eaton
Benjamin Walker
North Table
Death of Alfred Ladwig in Cheyenne County
Alfred Ladwig fourteen son of Mr and Mrs Gustav Ladwig died at home eleven miles southeast of Sidney May 16 from rheumatic heart complication worsened by a horse injury. Born in Juneau Wisconsin March 7 1899 he lived there until moving with his parents to South Dakota then to Cheyenne County a year ago. Surviving are parents four sisters two brothers. Remains sent to Wisconsin for burial.
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Alfred Ladwig
Gustav Ladwig
Ladwig
Sidney
Juneau
Wisconsin
South Dakota
Cheyenne County
Sewer Ordinance Pamphlets Planned For Property Owners
The Telegraph job department prints the sewer ordinance in pamphlet form. Pamphlets will be distributed to property owners by the Village Clerk so residents may inform themselves about rules and regulations adopted by the Board of Trustees for the new sewer system under installation.
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Board of Trustees
Ranch Sale Near Potter Finalized by McAdam Party
Robert McAdam and M. J. Johnson, who bought the former's ranch near Potter, completed remaining sale details in the city on Thursday. The 560 acre property is described as highly desirable. McAdam will depart early next week for a trip to Colorado, eastern Nebraska and Illinois points, then proceed to Montreal to visit a brother.
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Robert McAdam
M. J. Johnson
Potter
A. J. Jorgenson
D. R. Jones Co
Railroad Notes Highlight Union Pacific Activity
J C C Graves and wife return from Omaha and others travel to Julesburg. Union Pacific engrains labor crews, dispatchers, and safety campaigns in Sidney and Gering, with paydays, accidents, and managerial changes noted along with a tribute to Horace G. Burt and railroad assessments rising statewide.
Ashby Mackenzie Wedding in Cheyenne
Grover C. Ashby and Antha Mackenzie, both of Cheyenne Wyoming, united in marriage by County Judge Gapen at his office on May 19. Charles A. Brothers of Bethel wed Selma Johnson of Dix at the Methodist parsonage with Rev E J Hayes officiating. Roger Brennan and Marie Fegley of Dalton married by County Judge Gapen at his office. The groom is a clerk for Do W Handley. bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs R H Fegley. Della Reed attended.
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Grover C. Ashly
Antha Mackenzie
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Gapen
Brothers—Johnson
Chas. A. Brothers
Bethel
Selma Johnson
Dix
Methodist
This City
E. J Hayes
The Devil Play Booked For Tobin Opera House
The attractive play The Devil which recently canceled an engagement here is now booked for June 11 at the Tobin opera house.
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Tobin Opera House
Cut Flowers and Plants for Decoration Day at Sterling
Sterling Greenhouses and Gardens in Sterling Colorado offer all seasonable cut flowers and potted plants with special preparations for Decoration Day. Prices by return mail.
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Sterling Greenhouses
Sterling, Colo
Adolph Swenson Seeks Orders For Ladies' Tailored Suits
Adolph Swenson now seeks orders for ladies' man-tailored suits amid a local fashion drive. The notice highlights custom sizing and prompt delivery, targeting shoppers in the city.
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Adolph Swenson
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Ford
Detroit
Ford Times
Dept. F
Ford Motor Company
E. C. Stockdick
Cleburne Block
Sidney, Neb
L. B. Carey
C. W. Hornaday
Railroad Notes
J CC. Graves
Omaha
John H. Null
Julesburg
John McFadden
Chris Sawyer
4Th District
Fred Hruxly
Grandsland
W. A. Barton
M. Purcell
U. P
Pennsylvania
Union Pacific
North Platte
Dan Breese
O. W. Brandt
E. H. Biggs
Worden
Shoemaker
Harry Brown
Fred W. Stevens
Horace G. Burt
Harriman
Ogden
Chicago
Mr. Burt
State Board of Equalization
Kearney
Brotherhood of Railroad
Mississippi
Ohio Rivers
Peter Kolsires
Kolsires
Burke
Phoenix
Arizona
W. L. Burnett
C. M. Johnson
Fred
Stevens
Union Pacific Railroad Company
Gering Courier
Gering
Haig
Ashby—Mackenzie
Wilson Brothers
Oberfelder
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