McNish Land Company Moves Headquarters to Sidney
Jesse McNish, president of the American Bank of this city and a major financier with real estate holdings across Nebraska, Colorado, and Wyoming, relocates McNish Land Company to Sidney. He will establish a Sidney home base while maintaining a Nebraska branch, with seventy five representatives guiding a broad campaign that has sold over fifty thousand acres in the 1919 season.
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Sidney
Jesse ©. McNish
American Bank
Central West
Nebraska
Colorado
Wyoming
McNish Land Company
McNish
First National Bank
Julesburg
Scottsbluff National Bank
Scottsbluff
First National Bank of
Hammond
Omaha
Julesburg Burlington
Cheyenne Wells
St. Dallas
South Dakota
Alwys
Kepler Accepts Sidney Secretaryship for 1920
R P Kepler of Toledo Iowa accepts the Sidney Community Association secretaryship starting January 1 1920 with a $3500 annual salary. He expects to move with his family if schooling aligns and asks for school term details and a suitable rental. Directors pledge support and aim for a landmark 1920.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.P. Kepler
Toledo
Iowa
Sidney Community Association
The Right to Happiness at U S A Theatre
Dorothy Phillips stars in The Right to Happiness at the U S A theatre Sunday evening. The universal jewel attraction features fine scenic effects and a big theme with a master hand and mighty cast that pleases the audience.
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Dorothy Phillips
Miss Phillips
Candy Kitchen Ice Cream and Auto Supplies Ad
Vanilla strawberry chocolate ice cream at the Candy Kitchen for weekend shoppers. Edison Mazda Lamps boast more light for less money. Parks Bros offers a full EZlectric Auto Bulbs stock at right prices from Osborn Motor Company.
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Candy Kitchen
Parks Bros
Osborn Motor Company
Masons Taking De Gree Work in Omaha
Masons from Sidney lodge lead a large Nebraska delegation to Omaha for advanced de grees toward the thirty second degree. The event includes shrine ceremonies, meals served by the Scottish Rite Woman's club, and a plan to form a local Shriner club after reunion. Notables and attendees from Sidney and Kimball areas are listed among those taking and attending the work.
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Omaha
Sidney
Sidney Lodge
America
Scottish Rite Woman's Club
Shriners Club
Masonic Hall
T PP Bennett
Omaha City
Bennett
Sam Vine
Joseph Simondyues
John Quick
A. J. Jorgenson
A. &. Boyce
A S. Agle
Henry Ises
Russell Wier
L. A. Mikington
C. W. West
D. R. Campbell
WallhenowWs
F. Moore
Carl Lifling
W. Swatzlander
Paul Martin
A. J. Griminger
O. R. Owens
Dick Rogers
George Moore
Reverend Bennett Begins Pastorate Here
Reverend Bennett opens his pastorate at the local Methodist Episcopal church with a strong sermon and clear positions. He arrives from Itav Emma to lead the congregation alongside Rev Lewis, pledging to organize the church and pursue growth this year with a capable membership and good facilities.
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TL. BP
Bennett
Methodist Episcopal Church
Itavemma
Lewis
Coal Situation Still Under Supervision
Coal shortages persist with distribution under supervision by Fuel Administrator Carl Hellwig and Garfield back on duty. A lengthy coal shortage is anticipated this winter with possible five hundred pounds per customer allocation and warnings to secure coal before severe weather. The community should rely on local administration to obtain fuel.
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Sidney
Carl Hellwig
Garfield
Ever-Ready Battery Station Offers Winter Radiator Service
The shop promotes radiator repairs for winter readiness and assures fully equipped, satisfactory service for customers seeking dependable car maintenance and related battery services.
Sidney Choral Society Progress Under Prof Lewis
The Sidney Choral Society meets weekly at Central School under Prof. D. J. Lewis. Progress is satisfactory with high grade classical music and planned public programs. Attendance remains strong and the community supports the group as it trains in musical excellence.
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Central School
Sidney Choral Society
D. J. Lewis
Sidney
Lewis
Mr. Lewis
High School Lecture Course Tuesday at U S Thea tre
The second High School Lecture Course will be held Tuesday evening at the U S Theate r where Ernest J. Powell presents The Purpose Lecture. Many wish to hear Mr Powell. Pictures begin at seven thirty, then Powell speaks after the first show.
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U.S. A
Ernest J. Powell
Powell
Local and Personal News Highlights from the City
West and Meo Betts and family welcome their son K S Betts. Mrs Ella Stafford visits from David City Nebraska to see her son BF Stafford and family. Mann Motor Co receives a load of new Olds and expects another soon. Rev Henry Ives ministers at Kim tmi then travels to Omaha for Masonic work. Ex commissioner Frank Rillen in Sidney reports hard roads nearby. Mr and Mrs FL Wooldridge and Miss Dinsdale depart for Omaha to attend Masonic meetings. Ray Clinton returns to Nebraska Telephone in Hlwood after his father’s death. I B Jackson of Jackson Auto Supply visits Omaha and Denver. Mrs Jackson ill in Denver hospital. Mrs F M Wooldridge and daughters Helen and Mary Belle reach California. Wooldridge plans next visit. Mrs Hi Freytag returns from Byron after sister-in-law’s death. Miss Goldie McGlothlen visits Freytags after civil service stint in Washington.
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F. M. Wooldridge
Helen
Mary Belle
California
Mr. Wooldridge
Hi. . Freytag
Byron
Nebraska
Goldie McGlothlen
Freytag
Washington
Riley Seeks Sidney Bid to Host January Good Roads Meet
R L Riley attended the Good Roads Convention at Grand Island as Sidney Community Association representative. He plans a bid to host the January meet in Sidney and will visit Lincoln after the convention to discuss state and federal road funds. He urges locals to push for faster road improvements in the region.
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R. L. Riley
Grand Island
Sidney
Knights of Columbus Initiate and Banquet in Sidney
A class of thirty-two men was initiated by the Sidney Knights of Columbus at St. Patrick's Church and K of C hall, followed by a banquet at the Tobin Opera House. Guests included Father McDade, Father Keller, and city officials, with music by the Sidney Orchestra and a formal program highlighting growth and duties of new members.
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Sidney Knights of Columbus
St. Patrick's Church
Knights of Columbus
Tobin Opera House
Sidney
Father McDade
North Platte
Father Keller
Chappell
Healy
Pinebluffs
Father Jorka
Bridgeport
Grabill
Corncilman M.A. Shipman
Mr. Miles
Father Link
Josephine Simones
E. Maginnis
Miss Simones
Tragic death of Hiram Eckert in a family home
At about seven thirty in the morning Hiram Eckert died after slashing his throat with a razor in a personal crisis. He had long suffered ill health and prior mental derangements. He left a wife and daughter in California. His parents and sister survive. the wife and daughter returned from California for his funeral.
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Hiram Eckert
Mr. Eckert
Lttle
Eckert
State Institution
Norfolk
California
Charles Harper
Thanksgiving Flower Sale At Sidney Mercantile Co
A full assortment of cut flowers including Chrysanthemums and Carnations will be on sale Tuesday the 26th, with blooming plants in pots, ferns, and palms. The sale is in charge of Mr. Graff, offering an opportunity to secure Thanksgiving flowers from Sterling Greenhouse and Nurseries.
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Sidney Mercantile Co
Graff
Hk. C. Jonmnson
Sterling (Cole
Eyes Tested Glasses Fitted by Montgomery Optometrist
Montgomery optometrist kt Marsh offers eye examinations and glasses fitting services.
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Montgomery
Marsh
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Monish
Mr. McNish and
R. P. Kepler
George R. Buckner
Mr. Buckner
Kepler
Sidney Lumber Co
Rose Street
U. P. Depot
Masons
Rev. Bennett
West
Meo KE Betts
K. S. Betts
Ella Stafford
David City
Stafford
The
Mann Motor Co
Henry Ives
Kimtmi
Frank Rillen
FL D Wooldridge
Miss Dinsdale
Ray Clinton
Nebraska Telephone Company
Hlwood
Ray
I. RB. Jackson
Jackson Auto Supply Company
Omaaha
Jackson
Denver
Oberfelder
ING CO
Sidney, Neb
the American Bank
Cheyenne County
Depositors Guaranty Fund
State OF
Best Bank
Sidney, Nebraska
Jesse C. McNish
Geo. EB. Taylor
Presi
Geo. R. Buckner
John W. Graham
J. W. Johnson
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