Better Cheyenne County Association Formed In Courthouse Meeting
A court house meeting on Wednesday completed the formation of the Better Cheyenne County Association. C A Mangum presided and M. W. Dimery served as secretary as officers and a 14 member board were named to represent banks newspapers merchants professionals and farmers across Cheyenne County. The by laws outline a name objects membership and a one year term for officers with continued notes to page 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Better
Cheyenne County Association
Mangum
Dimery
C. A. Mangum
Potter
Glen Bales
Bronson
M. W. Dimery
Sidney
L. A Moore
Joe Johnson
Geo. Burke
Gurley
Co. W. Forney
Lodgepole
A. Leafdale
Cheyenne County
Mid-Week Luncheon Sparks Chamber and Cheyenne County Meeting
The Chamber of Commerce held a Wednesday noon luncheon to expedite matters before attending the Better Cheyenne County meeting at the courthouse. Two visiting speakers spoke briefly, but their names were not recorded.
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Chamber of Commerce
Cheyenne County
Court House
Terrible Death of Sunol Mex Employee at Work
A Mexican employee of the Union Pacific at Sunol was horribly mangled and killed last Friday while leaving work. The death was witnessed by the section boss and another worker. He was buried at Lodgepole on Monday.
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Pacifec
Sunol
Lodgepole
Red Cross and King’s Daughters Appeals for Garments and Goods
The Red Cross Exchange has not been replenished this fall and everything is needed. Call for garments and the King's Daughters seek donations of garments shoes blankets or household articles. Kindly examine your stores and give what you can.
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Red Cross
King’s Daughters
Red Cross Exchange
Funeral Held For Mrs V A Klein In Sidney
Mrs V A Klein died November 2 1922 in Denver at 51.9. Amelia Franck born January 25 1871 in Keokuk Iowa. She married V A Klein July 2 1917 and came to Sidney. Funeral at St Patrick's church with high mass. Many relatives attended from Buffalo Denver Simla Lincoln Sunol and Brainerd.
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V. A. Klein
Amelia K. Franck
Keokuk
Iowa
Denver
Sidney
South Central Avenue
St. Patrick’s Church
Msgr
Klein
Brainerd
Nebraska
Father Link
Keller
Chappell
Francis J Herbert
John O'Neal
R. E. Roche
L. A. Donohoe
J. L. McIntosh
Frank Nolan
Altar Society
Wady Maccabees
St. Patrick’s Cemetery
Catherine Franck
George Franck
Buffalo
New York
Misa Clara Klein
Barbara Kucera
Sunol
John Scherer
Ralph Scherer
Simla
John Klein
Bainerd
Ludmilla Klein
Lincoln
Kucera
John Kucera
Jack Dempsey
Will Blood Sends Greetings From Portland Hospital
Wil Blood writes from his hospital bed in Portland Oregon sending regards to Sidney friends and railroad colleagues Herman Schroeder Ed Ahrens the Gapens Andy Greenlee George Davis and others He plans to attend the world’s fair and has not visited Sidney since 1914 He asks for postal greetings during his convalescence at 803 East Kelly St Portland Oregon.
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Will Blood
Portland
Oregon
Sidney
Mary Epps
Telegraph
Herman Schroeder
Ed Ahrens
the Gapens
Andy Greenlee
George Davis
East Kelly St
Snowbound crew keeps rails clear west of Pine Bluffs
Herman Schroeder and his maintenance of way crew spent Sunday forenoon to Tuesday afternoon clearing tracks west of Pine Bluffs. They were often snowbound in ten foot drifts, while a stalled passenger train endured 24 hours in the storm. Passengers watched cars stalled outside with little heat, appreciating the shelter and heat of the railway coach once the storm eased.
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Herman Schroeder
Pine Bluffs
Sidney
Happy Gathering for Rev Hewitson couple in church home
A church gathering hosted by Rev John Hewitson celebrated the marriage of Mr Teddy Brooks and his bride with gifts showered at the close of choir practice. Pastor Hewitson presented the tokens and spoke of the couple’s service to the church. Teddy Brooks serves as president of the CBE Society and Bible school secretary. The couple thanked guests for the surprise and gifts.
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John Hewitson
Teddy Brooks
John, Hewitson
Teddy
C. BE. Society
Bible School
Mrs Reuben Krock Visits Pine Bluffs Relatives
Mrs. Reuben Krock and her infant are visiting her husband’s parents, Mr and Mrs Crock, in this city from Pine Bluffs.
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Reuben Krock
Baby
Pine Bluffs
Mrs. Crock
This City
Armistice Day Proclamation Marks Anniversary
A proclamation notes November 11 as Armistice Day honoring the end of the great war. It states the holiday falls on a Saturday this year by law.
Armistice Day to be Royally Observed in Sidney
The Sidney Post of the American Legion plans Armistice Day events on Saturday November 1. Businesses close for two hours as ex service members lead a morning parade and U S A program at 11 am. A football game pits the Legion squad against the 18th Cavalry from Cheyenne in the afternoon followed by a large Legion dance in the evening.
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Sidney
Nebraska
Sidney Post
American Legion
Legion
Woman's Auxiliary
Ives Hole
Wees Franklin
Hornaday
I. L. Pindell Belection
Hgh
J. L. McIntosh Bolo
America
Wilhelmina Kennedy Benediction
Rev. Kilburn
18Th Cavalry
Cheyenne
John Johns 1872 1922 Dunkard member dies in Ohio
David A Johns born 1872 in Pennsylvania died October 31 1922 age 50. Married Mary Clark in 1904 at Lexington and had five children, three predeceased him. A devoted Dunkard church member, funeral held in the Methodist church with Rev Kilburn officiating.
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David Adams Johns
Pennsylvania
Mary Clark
Lexington
County Enjoys Long Wet Storm
The county welcomed a prolonged rain lasting about 40 hours from Friday night into Sunday, followed by light snow that melted into the wet earth. About three and a half inches of snow fell locally, with deeper accumulations to the west reaching Wyoming. The weather lifted spirits and spurred optimism for fall wheat and spring sowing with Marquis wheat proving nearly as good as winter wheat and often fetching higher prices. Reports from county areas say wireworms damaged smaller areas than first feared, and the rain helped finish them.
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Wyoming
Marquis
Red Cross Board Cuts County Nurse Services
The Red Cross board, citing financial conditions, decided to dispense with the county nurse at the start of the Christmas vacation. County schoolchildren will complete medical exams by then, while follow up work continues. The organization will expand Red Cross Relief and Soldier Welfare nationwide through winter. On Sunday November 12, the president designated a national speaking day for Red Cross needs, with every minister to address the topic.
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Red Cross Board of Directors
Red Cross
Seeing Klan in Action Describes Dimery Visit to Oklahoma
M W Dimery returned from Oklahoma where he observed Ku Klux Klan activity in Addington and beyond. He described their parade, attire, and belief articles, noting about 40 000 in the territory and that some members act outside the group while others carry out deeds without leadership knowledge. The piece questions the creed as narrow and dangerous for American citizens.
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M. W. Dimery
Oklahoma
Addington
Near East Relief fund totals advance for flour carload
Sidney contributed two hundred forty dollars while Lodgepole gave sixty three dollars ninety cents and the funds have been sent to Rev. N. P. Olney in Dalton. Flour grinding on a carload has begun though more money is needed to complete the shipment.
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Sidney
Lodgepole
Mayer Reflects on 49 Years in America and Iowa Visit
Jacob Mayer of Dal ton reports from recent trip to Iowa noting good crops but similar financial struggles as in Nebraska. He recalls 49 years of residence in the United States and shares his observations with his good wife.
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Jacob Mayer
Dal?ton
Iowa
Nebraska
Bazaar by Catholic Ladies Open Nov 15 and 16
Two-day bazaar at St Patrick's auditorium features many booths and attractions including a Black Pete in the barrel game. Evening dinners start at 5:30 with dancing on the best floor and music. Public invited for November 15 and 16.
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St. Patrick
Read
St. Patrick's Auditorium
Jolly Surprise for David Jones and Friends
Last Wednesday evening David Jones was surprised by 15 friends in a cheerful gathering. Mrs. Jones helped plan the incident with bridge games and a hearty lunch, ending with David urging more birthday cheer from his guests.
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David Jones
Mrs. Jones
Bridge
David
Mrs Dimery Hosts Pleasant Saturday Luncheon
Mrs M W Dimery entertained for her mother Mrs Elford of Lincoln with a delightful one o'clock lunch last Saturday. Fifteen guests were seated for conversation and Kensington after the meal, making for a very enjoyable afternoon.
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M.W. Dimery
Help for Winter Clothing Through Red Cross Aid
Those in need of winter clothing and shoes are urged to apply to Mrs. John Mc Cleneghan, chairman of the Red Cross, for assistance this season.
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John McCleneghan
The
Red Cross
Election Over With No Fatalities In Cheyenne County
Voters chose across Cheyenne County with 2826 ballots cast the largest count yet. County offices saw Nelson as treasurer and Otten as clerk winning, with Fletcher and McDaniel securing key posts. Howell and Bryan led state races, while many local offices remained in doubt and turnout was strong in Sidney.
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Tuealay
Cheyenne County
J. M. Nelson
Oakley Otten
Daisy B. Fletcher
McDaniel
A. D. Rose
Commissioner Goding
Sidney
Guy B. Clark
Howell
United States
Bryan
Robt
Simmons
Supreme Judge
Dean
Fogbound Landing In Keedick Field Near Sidney
An aviator named Moore flying west in thick fog landed at Keedick's field two miles east of Sidney after nearly misjudging his approach amid the murk. He regained bearings, rerouted to a proper field, rested for about three hours as the fog lifted, and reported collecting roughly two hundred pounds of mud at the site.
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Moore
Keedick’s
Sidney
Keedick
Woman's Club Meeting Highlights Home Economy Session
The Woman's Club held a regular meeting in a home economics session led by Mrs Alma Wittera with a Thanksgiving recipe roll call. Mrs Veet spoke on business affairs in the home, Mrs Hodgkin contributed Home Making a Profession, and Mrs Pitman discussed adjusting household work to avoid monotony. Mrs Dorothy Martin hosted. pottery display in club rooms ends today with a weeklong exhibit.
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Alma Wittera
Veet
Leon Fine
Hodgkin
Matteson
Federated Clubs
Pitman
Dorothy Martin
Kepler Takes Vacation Tour Through Iowa and Wisconsin
R P Kepler has been taking a vacation, traveling to Iowa and Wisconsin for a well deserved rest. He visits the region to unwind, enjoying time away from daily duties and responsibilities.
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R. P. Kepler
Iowa
Wieconsin
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State of
Rogers
Nebr
David A. Johns
Woman’s Club
M. Zimmerer
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