Cheyenne County Board Proceedings November 4 1915
Cheyenne County Nebraska board met at Sidney with all members present. Appointed W Handley as Constable for Union Valley Precinct upon filing bond. Approved county officers bonds and audited claims including salaries, supplies, bridge materials, and various county services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Sidney
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
Board of County Commissioners
Nels Thorstensen
J B. Halston
L. R Barlow
H. T. Doran
W. Handley
Union Valley
Handley
Dalton
Simon Fishman
Lion Bonding & Surety Company
Omaha
Henry E Gapen
National Fidelity & Casualty Company
Road District Expenditures Reported In 1913 County Minutes
The document enumerates road work and machinery expenses for multiple road districts including Sidney, Chambers, Union Valley, Lodge Pole, and First Commissioner. Names such as WW Chowins Frank Zalesky J B Haiston Herman Kallhoff John Mayer Edwin Rihn Mike Treidle Jr and Richard Pavlat appear with various amounts. The COUNTY BOARD adjourned to December 9 1913 with H T Doran as County Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Road
WH Martin
Sang
Seek
Bod
Peter Lenzen
Same
J B Haiston
Chambers Road
Union Valley Road
Herman Kallhoff
John Mayer
Edwin Rihn
Mike Treidle, Jr
Fred Bratz
Otto Bratz
Jim Thompson
Christ Madson
Lodge Pole Road
Richard Pavlat
First Commissioner Road
T F Stroud & Co
Standard Oil Co
Joseph Ruttner
W S Sehroll
William North
L. M. White
Obituary for Dorothy Evelyn Devine in Sidney Draw
Dorothy Evelyn Devine daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Devine of Sidney Draw died November 3 at Mrs Lyman Dotys home from pneumonia. Born June 23 1913 she was the first child of her parents. Funeral was held Tuesday at the home of grandparents Mr and Mrs Hugh Devine two miles west of town. Father Link conducted services. Interment was in the Catholic cemetery east of town. The family receives heartfelt sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Evelyn Devine
Harry Devine
Sidney Draw
Lyman Doty
Hugh Devine
Father Link
Widow Passes After Prolonged Illness Near Sidney
After a two year illness a local woman died at her home west of Sidney on Tuesday November 11, 1913. Born in Michigan sixty two years ago, she is mourned by a husband, two sons Will and John who reside here, and a daughter from Sumner Nebraska. Funeral was Thursday at the Christian church with Reverend Mitchell officiating. Mr. Dewey accompanied his daughter to Sumner Thursday evening.
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Sidney
Michigan
Christian Church
Mitchell
Will
John
Sumner
Nebraska
Dewey
City water deemed fit for horses to drink
A stranger slurps free city water then questions its suitability for his horses. After consuming rotgut for years, he believes typhoid or malaria germs pose no threat. The piece notes that temperate horses could suffer from poor water if not approved by the state chemist, and affirms the water's suitability.
Halloween Pranks Cue Mild Local Mischief
Mild Halloween observation notes that playful window soaping by young children in petticoats drew smiles as most residents tolerated the harmless mischief. A man who objected grabbed a young soaper and punished her with a slap and shake, declaring his loyalty to Pears soap.
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Hallowe' En
Dorcas Society Spends Thursday Sewing at Mrs Griffiths
The Dorcas society spent the entire day Thursday in the home of Mrs. Griffith sewing for the good of the cause. The hostess served a famous good dinner.
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Dorcas Society
Leafdale Citizens Oscar and John Johnson Featured Monday
Oscar and John Johnson of Leafdale were noted as local residents seen in town on Monday.
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Oscar
John Johnson
Leafdale
B M S Club Holds November Meeting With Talks
The B M S club met November 1 with President Mrs J T McIntosh presiding. Mrs L G Simon led table talk on Educational value of travel and gave an impromptu talk on Washington and its Environs. Adjournment set for November 15 with entertainment by Mrs Mantor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. M. S. Club
Bentley
J. T. McIntosh
Uptegrove
L. G. Simon
A. B. Knox
Washington
Wilson
Hugh Moore
Grabill
Mantor
Lawrence Stotts wedding ties Cheyenne and Denver pair
Charles P. Lawrence of Cheyenne and Delinda E. Stotts of Denver wed at the Methodist parsonage on Wednesday noon. Rev. Hayes officiated with Frederick Dudley of Cheyenne and Mrs. Hayes serving as witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles P. Lawrence
Cheyenne
Delinda E. Stotts
Denver
Hayes
Frederick Dudley
Mrs. Hayes
Wild housewarming by Sidney Mere’s party at Wilson home
The Sidney Mere’s wild bunch held a Wednesday night housewarming that became semi surprise as Mrs Wilson expected a party. Van Gorder’s orchestra played with Glenn and his pianist Miss Mon. Ella’s new beau and Dr Bliss’s parlor trick added local color. Mrs Wilson served refreshments and kept her larder well stocked for one husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Mere
Wild Bunch
Wilson
Priest Appointments Bring Change to Rushville Missions
Bishop Duffy names Father Blum assistant to Rev G A Nepper at Rushville. Blum left October 30 to begin new assignments. Father Link now serves as sole local priest, covering Lodgepole Potter Kimball and Dalton missions. Ogallala congregation grows enough for a resident priest to serve missions formerly handled by the Sidney priest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duffy
Father Blum
G. A. Nepper
Rushville
Father Link
Lodgepole
Potter, Kimball
Dalton
Ogallala
Sidney
North Platte visitors bids farewell after pleasant stay
Mrs. Hammer Mrs. Jack McGraw and Mrs. Hubbard of North Platte left Monday night after several pleasant days in our city. They stayed with Ed Ahrens and visited Mrs. Simmons. Ed Ahrens hosted a luncheon for the three ladies Monday afternoon with twelve guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Hammer
Jack McGraw
Mrs. Hubbard
North Platte
Our City
Mrs. McGraw
Ed Ahrens
C. W. Simmons
Ed. Ahrens
Kensington
Teachers Attend State Teachers’ Association in Omaha
Prof W J Braham attends the State Teachers Association in Omaha this week with no other faculty accompanying him. The grades congestion has eased and classes began smoothly as teachers aim to maximize every day after recent handicaps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Braham
State Teachers’ Association
Omaha
Nebraska Election Day Brings Mixed Feelings
Tuesday was the first election day to leave everybody happy in Nebraska. J i Bruns of Palmer Nebraska spent Thursday here looking over the country. Mr and Mrs Swatzlander gave a dinner dance Tuesday evening which was one of the most enjoyable affairs of the fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
J i Bruns
Palmer
Plumber M Ramella Finishes Hotel National Work
M Ramella completed the plumbing for the Hotel National and also set up the heating system, delivering full infrastructure for the new property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M Ramella
Hotel National
Dinner dance for Lowe couple draws crowd at twelve plus
Mr and Mrs Lowe hosted a dinner dance on Saturday evening. Twelve places were laid, and many more attendees joined the dance, filling the venue beyond the planned table count.
Brewer Extends Garage to Accommodate Growth
N G Brewer expands his garage into the alley as the growing trade requires more space. The project enlarges an already sizable structure, reflecting business demand and expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N G. Brewer
Heine Delivers Goods to Perkins Place Purchase
Mr Heine who bought the Perkins place arrived Saturday with a car load of goods and went to take possession of his new home.
Family Visit Ends as Harry King Returns Home
Harry King left the Bridgeport ranch after a Sunday visit to his parents home. His wife accompanied him back Monday following a happy week with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry King
Bridgeport
Mrs Reider Hosts Tuesday Evening Sunday School Class
Mrs Reider and Mrs Trognitz entertained the Trognitz Sunday school class Tuesday evening at the Reider home. A few special friends added to the occasion.
Dick Williams Travels to Des Moines for Daughter's Surgery
Dick Williams spends the week in Des Moines with his daughter who travelled from Peetz for an operation. He plans to return as soon as possible to tend to his nursery stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Williams
Des Moines
Peetz
Railroad Notes and Personnel Shifts at the Roundhouse
Trains have dragged for days due to lack of steam. August Meyers started in the roundhouse to replace Lennie Darnell who resigned. Lake Hollingsworth took a shop position for the Union Pacific replacing John Harrington. Asst. Supt. Sage's velocipede was overhauled under machine shop foreman Elsasser. Traveling Foreman H N Getty visited the R H Foreman’s office, leaving a quiet, reticent impression.
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August Meyers
Roundhouse
Lennie Darnell
Lake Hollingsworth
Union Pacific
John Harrington
Sage
Elsasser
H. N. Getty
R. H. Foreman
Mr. Getty
Oshkosh visitors add to family weeklong visit
W S Saunders and his wife of Oshkosh visited from Friday to Wednesday with their daughter and her family. An aunt, Mrs J W Jenkins of Oshkosh, was also a guest during the same period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W S. Saunders
Osh Kosh
N. Brewer
J. W. Jenkins
Oshkosh
Stallion shipment boosts L. O. Fundingsland to eight pedigreed animals
L. O Fundingsland returned Wednesday from the eastern part of the state with more registered stallions. The consignments give him eight pedigreed animals, described as fine specimens.
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L. O Fundingsland
McVickers Millinery Stock Reduction Ends Soon
One week remains in a big stock reducing sale at McVicker's Millinery. Shoppers are promised style and savings as prices drop on hats and headwear.
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McVicker’s
Mrs Yoast Leaves for Kansas City After Summer Visit
Mrs. Mary C Yoast mother of Mrs Frank King departed Thursday for her home in Kansas City Missouri. She spent the larger part of the summer here and at the King country home near Bridgeport. Mrs Hubert Fuller arrived home Saturday evening from Fort Dodge Town. Miss Lori Fuller arrived Sunday evening and visited this week in Hubert's home before going to Fresno California.
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Mary C. Yoast
Frank King
Kansas City
Missouri
King Country Home
Bridgeport
Hubert Fuller
Fort Dodge
Lori Fuller
Hubert
Fresno
California
Otto Hink Buys Vienna Restaurant From Eyerly Brothers
Otto Hink has purchased the Vienna cafe formerly run by the Eyerly brothers and will operate a first class cafe. He previously worked here with a partner in the same location, giving him a large local acquaintance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Hink
Vienna
Eyerly Brothers
Eyerly Brothers Move On From Vienna Cafe
The Eyerly brothers plan to shift focus after closing the Vienna Cafe. Roy will return to work on the Union Pacific and Lloyd will rejoin the Hershey bank with his father. The Sidney public will wish them well for their many friends formed during their stay.
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Vienna
Eyerly Brothers
Roy
Union Pacific
Lloyd
Hershey
Sidney
Mrs Huff Hosts County Commissioners Dinner at Court House
Mrs Huff entertained the county commissioners Messrs Barlow Halston Thorstensen the deputy clerk Miss Lancaster and the judge's stenographer Miss Jessen at the courthouse Tuesday. The dinner was splendid and perfectly served and the group envied Mr Huff his cook.
Nebraska School of Agriculture Opens at Curtis
The Nebraska School of Agriculture at the University opens in Curtis with 105 students and a special winter term for farmers and their sons. Courses include carpentry on the farm, forge work, farm machinery, dairying, forage and cereal crops, soil management, and stock judging. No tuition is charged. The program could bring millions to Nebraska if farmers embrace the education offered.
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Nebraska School of Agriculture of the University
Curtis
Nebraska
The Thief Comes to Tobin Opera House Friday
Janet Allyn stars in The Thief at Tobin Opera House on Friday November 14. The production promises high professional actors and lavish staging, billed as one of the season’s top dramatic sensations and a premier local attraction.
Mrs Mantor Hosts Elegant 24-Girl Evening
Mrs Mantor entertained twenty four ladies with Miss Helmer as guest of honor. Kil larney roses and pink white chrysanthemums complemented gowns in a charming setting. Out of town guests included Mrs McLeester Evanston Wyoming and Mrs Sauer Lincoln. In 500 Mrs Barlow won first prize a brass candle stick and Mrs Campbell took second with a sterling lemon fork. A three course luncheon concluded the elaborate fall party.
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Mrs. Mantor
Miss Helmer
Killarney
Sidney
Mrs Mantor
Lowe
Ann Radcliffe
McLeester
Evanston
Wyoming
Sauer
Lincoln
Barlow
Swatzlander
Miss Radcliff
Hart
Campbell Curt
Campbell
Sure Enough Gratitude Honors Sidney Firemen
Sidney volunteers receive ten dollars from the J O O F as appreciation for saving the J O O F building from fire in the basement two weeks ago. The surprise money marks the first cash the firemen have seen from the property owner and may inspire others to contribute to their building fund.
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Sidney
Miss Ella Williams and Edna Granneman Visit Omaha Tour
Miss Ella Williams and Miss Edna Granneman left Wednesday for Omaha. Before returning home they will visit Fremont North Platte and several other points.
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Ella Williams
Edna Granneman
Omaha
Fremont
North Platte
Kensington event honors Mrs A A Puhl in Sidney
One hundred guests attended a Kensington gathering at the Guild Hall, hosted by Mrs. M E Washburn and Mrs. Herman N Wilson, in Sidney seven years after the hostesses’ arrival. Mary and Louisa Martin greeted guests, with yellow and white decor, vocal solos by Mrs. Bert Martin, and piano solos by Mrs. J F Farquhar, for Mrs. A A Puhl of Pontiac Illinois.
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Sidney
Kensington
Guild Hall
M. E. Washburn
Herman N. Wilson
A. A. Puhl
Pontiac
Ilinois
Mary
Louisa Martin
Bert Martin
J. F. Farquhar
Moscow Review
Bargains in Millinery Offer Seven Day Sellout
All trimmed hats must be sold during the next seven days with a good line to select from at remarkably low prices.
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Board OF County Commissioners
General Fund
H. A. Moore
Grand Island
Worrell
Rees Printing Co
Klopp & Bartlett Co
W Olson
Mr. Bail
J. B Halston
David
Fishman
S. Fishman
T Doran
Osborn
John Borders
FW Scott
E He
Sidney Lumber Co
Western Bridge & Construction Co
R R Henderson
James Henderson
H J Elsen
E Chambers
Ed Selover
Art Lyngholm
A Rather
Fair Grounds
Brandt & ,Thomas, Managers
Chowins
Frank Zalesky
John Dewey
John Pubroy Mitchel
Fusion
New York Ciy
Photo
American Presa Association
Woman's Club
Lawrence—Stotts
Railroad Notes
The
Hornaday Moise, & Grain Co
Tobin Opera House
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