Eastern Star uses 75 chapters praised by visiting Deputy Grand Matron
The Eastern Star held a Wednesday special meeting to receive Deputy Grand Matron Mrs. Cassie Redfield of North Platte for a school of instruction. She praised Providence Chapter officers for near perfection in floor work and highlighted Worthy Matron Grace Sympdynes and Worthy Patron Leon Fine among others. Eighty members attended, then shared refreshments organized by a committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Eastern Star
Cassie Redfield
North Platte
Redfield
Joe Simondynes
Providence Chapter
Sidney
Grace Sympdynes
Leon Fine
Valeska Neubauer
Anna Osborn
Ida Ahrens
Church Schools Discuss Board of Education at Council
At the ministerial council gathering on Wednesday Reverends E. E. Wouseman C O Troy E G Staley L A Moore L V Slocum and the local pastor attended from Kimball Potter Lodgepole Gurley Chappell. Dr A W Dick of Kansas City and Dr A D Davis of Omaha were present with laymen W H Cobble Thomas Sutton and Thomas Johnson of Chappell. The discussion focused on the board of education and Wesleyan University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Wouseman
Kimball
C. O. Troy
Potter
E. G. Staley
Lodgepole
L. A. Moore
Gurley
L. V. Slocum
Chappell
A. W. Dick
Kansas City
A. D. Davis
Omaha
W. H. Cobble
Thomas Sutton
Thomas Johnson
Board of Education
Wesleyan University
Mrs Owen Returns From Union Conventions Abroad
Mrs. O. R. Owen came home Saturday night from Seward where she attended the federated clubs convention. Earlier she served as a delegate to the W C T U convention at Columbus.
Hunters Bring Heavy Duck Kills From Week of Shooting
Hunters headed to the lakes reporting prime marsh conditions and big totals. E R Krats Ernest Stuht and Bert Cook returned with 127 ducks for a celebratory spread. Ed Breternus and John Shearman also enjoyed a fruitful Sunday. Heinie Shults Al Jorgenson Al Grimminger and Joe Simodynes joined the group with 125 ducks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. R. Krats
Ernest Stuht
Delbert Cook
Ed Breternus
John Shearman
Heinie Shults
al Jorgenson
al Grimminger
Joe Simodynes
To Visit the Folks in Portland B A Jones Departs
B A Jones left Thursday for Portland Oregon to stay a few months with relatives. Business ties keep him tied to Cheyenne county for most of his time.
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B. A. Jones
Portland
Oregon
Cheyenne County
Sidney Prepares for Season's Big North Platte Matchup
The 1921 football season features Sidney High School versus Bayard in a marquee showdown. Bayard, last year’s Western Nebraska champions, faces the Maroon and Black with Coach Green aiming for a red letter day in Sidney.
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Bayard
North Platte
Maroon and Black
Sidney
Nebraska
Green
Warriors
Sidney High School
Team Seeks First Win Over Beet Pickers
The Bayard football team has never defeated Bayard against the Beet Pickers. Supporters are urged to come out and help the team secure its first victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bayard
Methodist Notice Preacher A D Davis to Speak Sunday
Doctor A D Davis of Omaha and the Board of Education of New York will preach at the Methodist church Sunday night. He is described as a strong speaker and well worth hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D. Davis
Omaha
Board of Education of
New York
Methodist Church
Car Destroyed by Fire Leads to Racing Car Project
George Fitzpatrick, driving a Premier roadster down Broadwater Road, became high centered near a bridge. While fetching a team to pull the car free a wiring short ignited the blaze, leaving the body completely destroyed. He now plans to convert the remains into a racing car for the November 11 races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Fitzpatrick
Broadwater
Bridgeport Herald
Worthy Young Couple Honeymooners Return Northbound
Worthy young couple Mr and Mrs John Selfer Jr of Dalton arrived Tuesday evening from their honeymoon trip and took the morning train north. John son of John Selfer a pioneer resident of Union Valley. the young pair will establish a home in the sturdy old county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Selfer, Jr
Dalton
North
John
John Selfer
Union Valley
Murderer to die by electric chair in 1922
Charles Nichols, condemned for Emma Carow's murder, was moved last Sunday to the Lincoln penitentiary to await execution on March 1, 1922. His portrait was taken prior to leaving for an Omaha daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Nichols
Emma Carow
Lincoln
Omaha
Longtime Sidney resident Frederick Johnson dies in Haswell Colorado
Frederick Johnson, aged 78, former Sidney resident, died October 25 1921 at his Haswell Colorado home after a brief illness. Civil War veteran of Company I 44 Indiana Vol Infantry with Libby Prison captivity, survived by wife Harriett McEldowney and three children from two marriages. Services held in Sidney with G A R in attendance. burial in Barboo Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Johnson
Sidney
Haswell
Colorado
Town
Libby
44Th
Indiana Volunteer Infantry
Elkhardt
Indiana
Samatha Wilking
Not the Man Wanted in Priest Murder Case
A jail inmate believed to be Andrew Rolondo, 22, medium blonde, sparked brief Lead South Dakota murder speculation tying him to the local priest killing. The man in jail, claiming the name Harie Gordon, could not spell it, and the excitement soon faded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haing
Lead
South Dakota
Andrew Rolondo
Harie Gordon
Band rehearsals invite all instrument players for practice
Professor Bacher invites men and boys with instruments to join the band rehearsals held in the east grade school band hall donated by the school board. City council provided chairs. Next rehearsal is Monday November 7 at 8 30 p m.
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Bacher
Catholic Bazaar and Dance at St Patrick's Auditorium
The Bazaar and Dance will be held at St Patrick's Auditorium on November 15 and 16. Amusements and dances in the afternoons and evenings. Supper each night from 5 30 to 8 30.
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St. Patrick’s Auditorium
If you dent ADVERTISE in THE TELEGRAPH
A brief hostile message notes that advertising damage hurts revenue and that careless handling may lead to monetary losses for the Telegraph. The terse warning emphasizes the financial impact of ad quality on the publication.
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Telegraph
School Bonds Carry Three to One Victory
A recent election on a $60,000 school bond measure passed by a 3 to 1 margin. Voters gave 132 in favor and 44 against in a light turnout. The piece argues bonds at par reduce interest costs, claiming warrants currently cost 17 percent interest and bonds at six percent would save about 11 percent, recommending cautious, conservative use by the school board.
Changes in Sidney Hotel Ownership by John P O Connor
John P. O Connor of Sutton Nebraska has purchased The Sidney from V A Klein and will run it as an experienced hotel man. He and his wife reside in the hotel and are getting acquainted. Klein and wife keep the Antex Rooms and move to new quarters to limit operations and enjoy recreation and personal matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. O'Connor
Sutton
Nebraska
Sidney
V. A. Klein
V. Klein
Mrs. Klein
Mr. Klein
First Meeting at New Club Rooms Hosted by Mrs Uptegrove
The Woman's Club held its general meeting Tuesday in the newly furnished club rooms with Mrs. Uptegrove as hostess. A vote of thanks praised the furnishing committee. Mrs. O R Owen reported back from Seward, Miss Pope discussed her public health nursing work, and the day covered routine business with notable interest.
Red Cross Relief Clothing Drive At County Court House
For Our Own Folks reports Saturday clothing and shoe collection in the basement of the court house. Applications may be made at that time for items needed by any person or family in the county. No poverty.
Local Meeting Sets Committees and Western Nebraska Caption
Respondents pledged to feature Sidney under Western Nebraska caption. At the meeting committees were appointed for baseball and Armistice Day cooperation under the American Legion. J J McIntosh and Mayor C Grabill led base committee with D R Campbell and A E Phelps to meet in Sterling. Dr Light A E Warren and Dr Pettibone to oversee Armistice Day efforts. J L McIntosh named chairman for next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Nebraska
J. J. McIntosh
Cgrabill
A. 8. Hardy
D. R. Campbell
A. E. Phelps
Sterling
American Legion
Light
A. E. Warren
Dr. Pettibone
Whitelock
J. L. McIntosh
Osborn Visits Nebraska Farmers Unions Leader at Idelwild Dairy
State President Osborn C. J. Osborn of the Farmers Unions of Nebraska spent part of the week at Idelwild Dairy ranch handling official business in the county. He returned to his Omaha offices on Tuesday. Friends are glad to see him though visits are brief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Osborn
Farmers Unions of
Nebraska
Idelwild Dairy
Omaha
Sidney Photographer Wins National Honors
Sidney honors Mrs Katherine Phelps for photographs shown at the International convention of the Photographers' Association of American in Buffalo New York. The exhibit awarded the highest degree of photography, a distinction earned by merit through careful judging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Katherine Phelps
Photographers’ Association of American
Buffalo
New York
Enforce Law Tightened After Sidney Near Accidents
City officials vow strict enforcement of motor vehicle rules citing Sec 17 and Sec 32. It is illegal for anyone under sixteen or an intoxicated person to operate a motor vehicle. Penalties range from fines up to 100 dollars or up to 60 days in jail, with harsher penalties for serious injuries. John E. McCleneghan and Elmer Bowman sign as Police Magistrate and City Marshal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
John E. McCleneghan
Elmer Bowman
Mid-Week Luncheon Draws Strong Attendance
The Chamber of Commerce held its mid-week luncheon with good attendance and interest. F L Whitelock presided. Secretary J W Johnson reported all bills paid except printing. Actions included placing three house hunters and five new firms, locating a youth from a California family to join the band, and efforts to feature Sidney in the Omaha Bee photogravure section.
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Chamber of Commerce
F. L. Whitelock
J. W. Johnson
Chamber
California
Johnson
Sidney
Omaha Bee
the Bee
Armistice Day Observance Plans in Sidney
From sunrise to sunset citizens join Armistice Day events led by James L. McIntosh. A flag rising at sunrise, a 10 am parade, an address at 11:30, an afternoon football game at 1:30, and an evening dance mark the observance inviting all locals to attend.
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James L. McIntosh
Sidney
Stores to Open at 8 Oclock from Nov 14 1921 to Mar 1 1922
Several Sidney area stores will not open until 5 a m beginning November 14 1921 through March 1 1922. Listed are Cheyenne County Trading Co Sidney Mercantile Co VanGorder and Campbell J B Byars Co Variety Store Jones Furniture Co Hinks Boot Shop The Fashion Shop Virgil Marsh Essigs Hardware Farmers Union Co Op Asen I T Hart Gift Shop on the Corner No place Mhe home Sidney Lumber Co De F L Snell Dentist Newbager Build Phone 12 For taxi call 161.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne County Trading Co
Sidney Mercantile Co
VanGorder & Campbell, J. B. Byars Co
Jones Furniture Co
Hink’s
Virgil Marsh
Essig’s Hardware
Farmers Union Co-Op
Ase
N. I. T. Hart
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Providence Chapter of
Julia Mann
Grace King
Adah
Ethel Stuht
Ruth
Ruth Hodgkin
Esther
RED Cross Relief
Osborn
Sidney Lumber CO
Oberfelder Clothing
F. L. Snell
Newbager Bidg
Nebr
Pet
the American Bank
Sidney, Nebr
American Bank
Patrees
Jeane C. McNish
George E. Taylor
Martin W. Dimery
Eugene D. McAllister
John L. McCarthy
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