Sidney Legion Romps Past Cavalry 43 to 0 Aces Armistice Day gridiron victory
The Sidney American Legion football team defeated the Thirteenth cavalry of Ft. Russell Cheyenne 43 to 0 on Armistice day. Sidney dominated, scoring seven touchdowns led by Green with five on passes from Captain Lyle Clark and a long run. Null added a 50 yard run and Kepler, Clark, Sig Clark, and Roache contributed on defense and offense. Referee Hyde and umpire Witham presided as Sidney’s defense intercepted several cavalry passes and controlled the game.
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Sidney American Legion
Thirteenth Cavalry
Ft. Russell
Cheyenne
Sidney
Lyle Clark
Null
Green
Clark
Kepler
Cavalry
Legion
Hinesmen
Sig Clark
Roache
Oval
Cook
O'Leary
Iverson
Runge
Marsh
Philgon
Jolliff
Miller
McGill
Burke
Chicak
Miele
Reynolds
Hoge
Linton
Torbett
Bernibucci
Hyde
Witham
Roy Cleary Attempted Suicide In Sidney
Roy Cleary attempted death by his own action in Sidney last Thursday after his sweetheart said she did not love him. He cut his neck with a razor, narrowly missing the jugular vein, and required seventeen stitches to close. He is an ex service man who was gassed and wounded overseas and is now recovering in Edgar after being taken there by his brother in law. No word had been received from him since he went overseas until last week. Paul Martin received a government hospital letter from Sheridan about a man matching Cleary’s description having disappeared, and notified Edgar and Sheridan for more details.
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Roy Cleary
Sidney
Edgar
Cleary
Paul Martin
Government
Sheridan
Mr. Martin
Clery
Baby Marilyn Snell Recovers From Critical Illness
Marilyn Snell, a baby, is rapidly recovering from a critical medical illness with family and physicians expressing cautious optimism about her condition and progress.
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Marilyn Snell
Quarantine Orders For Scarlet Fever Hit Local Homes
Dr. Roche ordered quarantine on the C. E. Buckles home in Sidney and the Frank Meier home two miles west of Lorenzo, plus the Lorenzo public school, amid a scarlet fever outbreak. Buckles improves, Mrs Meter in serious condition. the district notes the aunt of 12 year old Mildred Meter died of the disease on November 2. The Lorenzo school closed, fumigated, and to remain shut for two weeks or longer if needed.
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C. E. Buckles
Sidney
Frank Meier
Lorenzo
Lorenzo Public School
Roche
Buckles
Meter
Mildred Katherine
Edward J. Meter
Mefers
Two 20-gallon alcohol shipments seized in Sidney
Forty gallons of alcohol seized at the American Express office in Sidney last Friday and Sunday by Sheriff McDaniel. Two twenty-gallon shipments were found, both containing four five-gallon cans with one leaking. Alcohol tested at 128 percent. consignee identified only as Fd Ross in New York. Local authorities notified, federal inquiry opened.
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American Express
Sidney
McDaniel
Express Company
Sheriff's Office
Roche
Express
Kansans City
Kepler
Omaha
New York
Fd Ross
Seed potato certification pass marks Cheyenne county
The final bin and field inspections for certified seed potatoes in Cheyenne county were completed by William Morrow and County Agent Willey. Only two of twelve growers passed, H. L. Haskins and Edd Schneulle, with about 100 and 300 bushels respectively.
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Cheyenne County
William Morrow
State Agricultural College
Willey
H. L. Haskins
Edd Schneulle
Huntsman Precinct
Haskins
Mr. Schneulle
Ralph Bewley
Kimball County
Charles Madden 83 Dies in Sidney Home
Charles Madden aged 83 died suddenly Wednesday afternoon of heart disease at the home of his daughter Mrs. Charles R. Gardner in Sidney where he had lived for two years. Born in Ireland he served in Civil War transport. He spent about forty five years in Black Hills country and once ran freight from Sidney. Survived by daughter and son Thomas of Guernsey Wyoming. Funeral Saturday at 3 pm at Methodist church Rev Kilburn officiating. Burial in Sidney cemetery. Bonham Brothers in charge.
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Charles Madden
Charles R. Gardner
Mr. Madden
Ireland
Transport Service
Black Hills
Sidney
Madden
Thomas
Gurnsey
Wyo
Methodist Church
Rev. Kilburn
Sidney Cemetery
Bonham Brothers
Pat Love Returns To North Platte After Visit
Pat Love flew back to North Platte Tweminy after spending several days in town. He enjoyed local hospitality during his stay and thanked residents for their warm reception.
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Pat Love
North Platte
Two near fatal UP crossing accidents in Sidney Sunday
Two railroad crossing incidents near the Third Avenue West crossing of the Union Pacific in Sidney left three people involved in each event. The first involved Roy Liggett his wife and mother with minor injuries to Mrs Liggett and no injuries to the others. The second crash involved Bou Hassenstab his wife and their five week old baby. the car was severely damaged but the baby was unhurt and the occupants survived a near miracle as the drawbar punched into the car.
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Sidney
Third Avenue West
Union Pacific
West Crossing
Roy Liggett
J. B. Byars Company
C. M. Liggett
Ft. Collins
Colorado
Liggett
A. A. Clark
Bou Hassenstab
Hassensta
Tlassenstub
Hassenstab
Father and Sons Day Luncheon at Sidney Chamber
About fifty attended the Sidney chamber of commerce luncheon at the Union Pacific hotel on Wednesday noon. Rev Light chaired the meeting and J McIntosh urged greater fatherly responsibility while praising domestic pleasure and persistence as genius. A B Sinks praised Cheyenne county and spoke on community improvement. Paul Martin was named chairman for next week.
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Sidney Chamber of Commerce
Union Pacific
Rev. Light
J. McIntosh
Light
Johnson
Bunker Hill
Woodmen of the World
Chamber of Commerce
Cheyenne County
Paul Martin
Royal Neighbors Social at I O O F Hall
Last Saturday evening the Royal Neighbors hosted husbands at the I O O F hall. The evening featured progressive 500 with prize winners Lena Gates and A K Greenlee. Deputies Mrs Cave and Mrs Slocum spoke briefly, a musical number by Mrs Ida Ahrens and Dorothy Wright at the piano, banquet tables in society colors, and seventy five covers.
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I. O. O. F. Hall
Lena Gates
A. K. Greenlee
Cave of
Chappell
Slocum
Sidney
Ida Ahrens
Dorothy Wright
Sidney Hi Smothers Peetz Eleven 69 To 0
The Sidney high school football squad routed Peetz last Friday in a one sided game ending 60 to 0. Captain Davis scored five touchdowns, Chambers three, Waite two, and Thomas one as Sidney built a 38 to 0 halftime lead. Peetz never threatened to score. The remaining tough test is Bayard next Friday, a veteran undefeated team. Griswold returned to the Sidney lineup after a two week suspension for missing practice.
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Sidney High School
Peetz High School
Colorado Lads
Peetz
Davis
Chambers
Waite
Thomas
Sidney
Bayard
Scotts Bluff
Green
Griswold
Film on history of the telephone at St Patrick's hall
The Northwestern Bell Telephone company will present a program at St Patrick's auditorium Friday night covering the history development and maintenance of the telephone.
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St. Patrick’s Auditorium
Northwestern Bell Telephone Company
Cheyenne County Sets $800 Red Cross Goal
I L Pindell, county campaign chairman, states the Sidney drive aims to raise $800 for the Red Cross. He has appointed a representative in each Sidney store to enroll members and posters announcing 100 percent enrollment are visible in many windows. A post office agent will enroll individuals not in business houses.
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Cheyenne County
Red Cross
I. L. Pindell
Sidney
Pindell
Letter From Red Crowley Describes Hospital Casts And Idaho
Ed Crowley writes from Kansas City hospital about his treatment for back problems. He mentions a Cheyenne cast too short, a new cast up to his hips, and weekly doctor checkups. He says Sidney water is the best and sends greetings to friends, hoping to hear from readers.
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Sidney
Crowley
Kansas City
Telegraph
Cheyenne
Mr. Doran
Cloge
Ed Crowley
St. St
Community Mourns Death Of Paul Gerard
Paul Gerard aged 10 1 2, son of Mr and Mrs H N Gerard, died after an emergency appendix operation at Cheyenne hospital. The Sidney high school sophomore and cornetist in the Sidney Community band, he was a popular student who grew ill Sunday evening and was taken to Cheyenne Tuesday. Dr H L Mantor aided in the operation. Burial will be in Sidney cemetery after funeral services at the family home Friday at 2 30. The family accompanied him to Cheyenne, where his father remained with him.
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Paul Gerard
H. N. Gerard
Cheyenne
Sidney
Bonham Brothers
Paul
Sidney High School
H. L. Mantor
Ada
Katherine
Ruth
Union Pacific
Gerard
Mr. Wooldridge
Change Lighting System in Sidney's Business District
Sidney's street lighting in the business district is being updated to a uniform globe and lamp style. The four ornamental side lamps are eliminated to cut maintenance costs. six new lamps were installed this week with more to follow as old globes break. The new system uses fewer lamps but provides more light and costs less.
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Sidney
Armistice Day Observed Here in Sidney
Sidney celebrated Armistice Day with a full program from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. including a 10 o’clock parade three blocks long led by color bearers, a firing squad, drum and bugle corps, Legion members and veterans. Memorial exercises followed the parade at the U. S. A. theatre with silent prayer, an invocation, and addresses by Rev. Light, plus music from a juvenile band and quartets. The event drew civic leaders, Civil War veterans, and local school groups, marking a rare, elaborate observance in western state.
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Sidney
Legion
Legion Auxiliary
Ledbetter
Sidney Post
Marshall
The
Auxiliary
Godess of Liberty
John Costello
Cheesebro
Bixby
Granneman
Allen
Johnson
Hower
Roy Kilburn
Claude Golding
Mrs. Hyde
Flanders Fields
J. W. Johnson
Light
W. K. Hodgkin
Witham
G. W. Doran
Father Link
America
Congress
League of Nations
Mrs Chapman to Spend Winter with Sister in Laramie
Mrs George Chapman of Laramie arrived a few days ago and will spend the winter with her sister Mrs Dan Kelley.
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George Chapman
Laramie
Dan Kelley
Wig School Vaudeville Show Proved Big Success
Packed houses filled the U S A theatre on Monday and Tuesday as Sidney high school staged a vaudeville show. Norma Talmadge starred in With in the Law, the performances were well received, with acts by Franklin Hornaday Kathryn King Kenneth Mahr Harriett Jones and a vocal quartet led by Superintendent Liebendorfer Coach Green Franklin Hornaday and Dwight Frankeberger. Prof. Smith provided piano accompaniment.
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Sidney High School
Law
Norma Talmadge
Franklin Hornaday
Kathryn King
Kenneth Mahr
M. O. Green
Sidney Poole
Harriett Jones
Marybelle Wooldridge
Superintendent Liebendorfer
Coach Green
Dwight Frankeberger
Prof. Smith
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Sidney Legion
U.P. Crossing
Father and Sons
Sidney Hi Smothers Peetz
Red Crowley
Change Lighting
WIG School
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