North Star highway designated for permanent state and federal aid
The section of the North Star highway between Bridgeport and Alliance is designated as a state and federal aid route and will be improved as a permanent highway next spring. This boosts Sidney which sits on major rail lines and the Lincoln and North Star routes, promising immense tourist traffic and regional advertising benefits. Local officials have pursued Morrill county route designation for years, and with federal and state action secured, completion is hoped to handle next summer’s traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Star Highway
Bridgeport
Alliance
Sidney
Union Pacific Railroad
Burlington Railroad
Cheyenne County
North Star
Black Hills
Colorado Rockies
Morrill County
New Rock
Sidney Amusement Center Elevates Local Theatre Scene
Sidney hosts a strong small theatre scene led by manager Mrs. Zollars at the U. S. A. She brings high quality attractions to town including a musical comedy Lis ten to Me, the world famous picture The Covered Wagon, and the Sam Griffin Minstrels. The community is urged to support these shows to keep big city entertainment locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Denver
Omaha
Sam Griffin
Sidney's rise in amusement world to benefit community
A community-driven effort aims to attract better attractions and foster cheap vaudeville, forecasting Sidney will soon gain an enviable reputation in the amusement world and that everyone will benefit from the enhanced offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Cattle rustler jailed after Gering arrest and bank shooting
Bill Kingen, a notorious cattle rustler, was arrested near Gering. A soldier shot through a bank door at Merchants Bank. Justice McFadden sentenced Kingen to thirty days in jail and a $50 fine. Charles Callahan sold his Cheyenne Tribune stake and moved to Omaha to start a business. The year saw poor crops for John Fisher, a storm felled over a thousand cattle from Colorado, timber claims in the county were browsed, and George Moore opened a photo gallery in Chowins block.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Kingen
Gering
Merchants Bank
Justice McFadden
Charles Callahan
Cheyenne Tribune
Omaha
John Fisher
Colorado
George Moore
Bayard Incorporation and Winter Rail Changes Noted
The Telegraph recalls Bayard's incorporation by county authorities and the U P strike brewing at Cheyenne with several discharged for delaying work until after 1 PM. Train dispatching will move to North Platte for winter. Miss McCoy directs a children's show at the opera house with listed participants. a musical program is also noted. The Gering Kimball stage coach post completion, William Stuht builds a dam to harvest ice, Mrs. Andrews leases the post hospital, Sid ney Social Club organized with officers, and semi monthly dances planned.
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Bayard
U. P
Cheyenne
North Platte
Miss McCoy
Opera House
Ruby Lyon
Marguerite Stowitts
Annie Radcliffe
Dorothy Stowitts
Martha Greenlee
Frances Hart
Clayton Radcliffe
Irene McLernon
Helen Daugherty
Stewitts
E. J. Stewitts
Miss Gapen
Miss Chowins
Miss Hall
Gering
Kimball
Burlington
William Stuht
Andrews
Post Hospital
Sidney
M. J. Sanders
R. J. Kruse
Fred Griffith
Fourteen Years Ago in Sidney Region News Briefs
Twenty two year old Alva Rose died in Lodge Pole. Henry Gapene was appointed county judge to fill Judge Tucker’s vacancy. Firth Booth, pioneer, died at home twelve miles east of Sidney. Brewer garage leased by Wratt and Libby. Pump house excavation underway. J W Harper installed a Dalton telephone exchange. Bentleys moved to new home. Branscon and Thornburg wed. H W Devoe bought interest in Swenson fund office. Noah Brewer left for Omaha for arm operation. Herbert children ill with typhoid fever. Sunol post office established. Mr Newman named postmaster. TD Jones touring representative for McNish Land Co. Land business booming. Mr Swenson’s son to study law. Postmaster appointment pending.
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Firth Booth
Sidney
Henry Gapene
Tucker
Alva Rose
Wratt and Libby
Lodge Pole
Brewer
J. W. Harper
Dalton
Bentleys
A. J. Branscon
Susan Charlott Thornburg
H. W. Devoe
Swenson Fund
Swenson
TD. R. Jones
McNish Land Company
Noah Brewer
Omaha
Herbert
Sunol
Newman
Town Social Report of Sunday Visits and Dinners
A series of neighborhood gatherings is recorded including Dec ember 11 meetings with Mrs Henry Yowell and visitors such as Charles Robertson and the Robertson family with Dorothy. The list notes Sunday dinners, weekend visits by Vern and Beth Hart, and visits to the Earl Wood and Nis Anderson homes.
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Henry Yowell
Charles Robertson
Robert Robertson
Dorothy
John Brothers
Vern
Beth Hart
Ruth
Esther Shaw
Lloyd Yowell
Earl Wood
Andrew Anderson
Sidney Draw
Nis Anderson
al Ayle
Keystone
M. E. Church
Local Labor and Visits Report From White Cove Valley
Bernard Hill hauled beers for Mr. Macik Monday morning while Carl Meyerholz butchered a hog that day. Mrs. Bates, Mrs. Pope, and baby called at Mr. Reeves on Tuesday evening. Mrs. Todd and Veda Wilson visited Mrs. Meyerholz Tuesday. Dan Beebe traveled to Crook Tuesday night. Mr. Vogler shucked corn for Mrs. Rhodes at week’s start. George Marshall began shucking corn on the McDonnell place Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Lee were in Crook and nearby Wednesday. Danny Gross overhauled their truck the first of the week. Bob Nicholas went to Crook Thursday.
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Bernard Hill
Mr. Macik
Carl Meyerholz
Bob Nicholas
Crook
Radio changes and family gatherings in South Divide
Mary Wood had a radio installed last Monday while the Wood family, including Mr and Mrs Earl Wood and their children, gathered Wednesday evening to enjoy it. Other notices record visits among local families, a football game at Kimball, and various Sunday meetups with Frank Hand installing a new radio. The NHC met with Mrs Otis Dimick on Thursday afternoon and will proceeding with plans.
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Mary Wood
Earl Wood
Wood
Roy Walker
Frank Hand
Ralph Harlan
Doris
John Brothers
Violet
Mable Foster
Leverett Payzant
Marvin Hiett
Kimball
Charlies Foster
Otis Dimick
Will
Local residents attend events and chores around Crook
Danny Gross spent Thursday evening at John McDonnell's. Willard Marshall plows this week with his tractor. Melvin and Danny Gross visited Crook Friday morning. Mrs. Fenimore met with Mrs. Gross Thursday. Hillard Marshall helped Doc Parmore fix his windmill Friday. Mrs. Gross and two children visited with Mrs. Fenimore Friday. Perry Balentine visited George Burris Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Nicholas visited Crook Friday. George Burris visited Crook Friday evening. Locals attended The Covered Wagon in Sidney Friday night. Charlie Bomer and family and D. R. Gross returned from Iowa Friday. John McDonnell has been plowing at the Cook ranch this week. Carl Mergerholz drove to Sterling Saturday. Ellis Frakes and family and c. M. Andrews called on E. F. Loudy and John McDonnell Sunday. Phil Brossard butchered a hog Sunday. Crook school closed for two weeks due to scarlet fever. students learn by mail.
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Danny Gross
John McDonnell’s
Willard Marshall
John McDonnell
Cook Ranch
Carl Mergerholz
Sterling
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mdney
Nebr
Guy V. Doran
Central Avenue
Second Street
Lodgepole Valley
Telegraph
White Cove Valley
Melvin
Mrs. Fenimore
Mrs. Gross
Charlie Bomer
D. R. Gross
Iowa
Ellis Frakes
C. M. Andrews
E. F. Loudy
Phil Brossard
A. W. Jobe
Sidney Motor Sales Company
Sidney Motor Sales Co
Lincoln
Wooldridge’s
Byars
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