Sidney Opens Baseball Season with Win Over Fort Russell
Sidney defeated Fort Russell 22 to 8 in the opening game of the season amid a big turnout in Sidney. A parade led by the band and a long motor procession accompanied by local officials greeted fans at the ball grounds as Governor McKelvie sent a telegram of regret. Mayor Grabill pitched the opening ball with Buckner catching, Helms umpiring, and the home team led by strong batting and fielding to secure a decisive victory.
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Sidney
Fort Stansell
Cheyenne
Nebraska
Court House
Rose Street
Lincoln Highway
Fair Grounds
Frank Nolan
I. E. Grabill
Soldier Boys
W. P. Miles
Gov
S. R. McKelvie
Miles
V. EF
G. R.buckner
Sidney _Community Association
L.S. Helms
Union Pacific Hotel
Hill
Hayes
Williams
Fort Russell
Morrison
Harford
Mayor Grabill
G. R. Buckner
Hansen
Anderson
Welch
Bushong
Simodynes
Scherf
Roben
Memorial Day Observances in Sidney Honor Veterans
The Grand Army of the Republic will mark Memorial Day with sermons by Rev. L Porter Bennett at 11 o’clock Sunday at the Methodist Episcopal church, assisted by Rev. McCutchen. Veterans of 1861, 1898, and 1920 gather at Odd Fellows Hall for a march to the church, then to the cemetery Monday for services. President Wilson’s Memorial Day tribute notes sacrifice, loyalty, and renewal of courage for peace, praising soldiers and sailors who served in the great war.
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Grand Army of the Republic
L. Porter Bennett
Methodist Episcopal Church
McCutchen of
Gurley
Odd Fellows
America
Old Fellows’ Hall
American Legion
Woodrow Wilson
France
Mniuke
Lowe urges bond issue for Sidney water sewer and electrical upgrades
Councilman J G Lowe underscored the need for bond funding to expand Sidney Nebraska utilities. He warned of limited water mains and fire protection, outlined plans for 15 miles of new pipe, 110 fire plugs, and a 2 million gallon reservoir, and urged residents to form a bond election committee to ensure passage.
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Lowe
Sidney
Nebraska
Yilue
Oter
Broadway Star Leela Lucey Visit Promotes Brotherhood
Broadway star Leela Lucey, famed for musical fame, plans a Sidney appearance on Tuesday, June 15. She champions universal brotherly love despite tales against it, recalling a childhood hatred she faced for red hair and rivaled by schoolboys’ taunts.
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Leela Lucey
Broadway
Sidney
Miss' Lucey
Miss .Lucey
Lacey
Hamilton buys Wier interest in Busy Bee Shop
B P Hamilton purchases W R Wier partner’s share of the Busy Bee Shop in the McIntosh block. Hamilton becomes sole proprietor, pledging efficient courteous service. Wier departs to run Rexall fountain business for the summer, wishing Hamilton success.
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B. P. Hamilton
W.R. Wier
Hamilton
Mr. Wier
McIntosh Block
Sidney
Wier
Rexall
Presbyterian Church Opens Manse in Sidney
The Presbyterian congregation celebrated moving into their own manse last Sunday marking a new era since the church was established in Sidney. Under Pastor Dr Samuel Light they report a strong foundation for growth and plan to use the manse as church quarters until they build a church on the nearby lot, after which it will host the minister.
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Presbyterian Church
Sidney
Samuel Light
Mange
Mange House
Closing Out Millinery Sale and Local Ads
A fragmentary page notes a millinery closing out sale in progress with offerings and prices. Additional lines reference Acetylene welding and automobile Repair services at Brew er & Wallace, a 26 percent discount at Oberfelders, and a Methodist church image shown tonight and tomorrow. Names Nora Braash and a Red Viper reference appear among scattered ad snippets.
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Methodist Church
Ion
Nora Braash
Sidney Plans July Fourth Celebration With Ball Game and Dance
At a Sidney Community Association meeting J. W. Johnson was elected chairman of the committee to arrange the national holiday events. The team includes H. Schroeder W. P. Miles P. S. Martin R. G Riley D. R. Campbell L. G. Lowe and C. O. Hade. Planned events include a ball game possibly two a Brewer display near the water tank and a dance at the Tobin Opera House with further arrangements to come next week or two.
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Sidney
Sidney Community Association
J. W. Johnson
Mr. Johnson
H. Schroeder
W. P. Miles
P. S. Martin
R. G L. Riley
D. R. Campbell
L. G. Lowe
C. O. Hade
Tobin Opera House
Country Club Progressing Nicely
An excavation contract is set for the Ole Swimming Ole to be completed soon. Clarence Chambers will start immediately. A golf expert will arrive this week to stake out the links while architects draft plans for a model clubhouse. Dr. H E Mantor leads the project and expects replies from the architects shortly. Club activity grows as more residents practice each evening ahead of summer.
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Clarence Chambers
H. EB. Mantor
Arnterest
Sidney Boosters Battle Julesburg Sun in Big Game
Sidney Boosters prepare for a high pace visit from Julesburg Sunday. The locals showcase hitting, fielding and baserunning in Wednesday’s win with singles doubles triples and a homer. The article touts the Boosters as a strong baseball organization and urges fans to see them repeat the performance.
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Julesburg
Knights of Columbus Initiation Banquet Held for 34 New Members
Sidney Council No 1861 added thirty four members by initiation at St Patrick's Church after high mass and dinner. The Stirling team administered the first and second degree while North Platte finished the third. A complimentary banquet for over three hundred followed, with red and white carnations on the decorated tables and a menu featuring cream chicken, mashed potatoes, tomatoes, celery, rolls, ice cream, cake, coffee and cigars.
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Sidney Council
Knights of Columbus
St. Patrick’s Church
Stirling
North Platte
St. Patrick Church
Knights of Old
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