Great Summons Claims Esteemed Sidney Citizen Abner Ragan
Abner Ragan died peacefully at midnight Tuesday from stomach cancer. Born August 15, 1851 near Danville Indiana, he married Catharine Culbertson and had two daughters Della Williams and Catharine Ragan. Survived by wife Jane Boggs, two step-sons George Moore Samuel Boggs, and a brother J B Ragan. Funeral held at home with local lodge members in attendance. interment in village cemetery. W L Angell of Morrison Illinois visited Sidney to inspect four lots and a quarter section he has owned for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abner Ragan
Mr. Ragan
Danville
Ind
Catharine Culbertson
Della
Catharine
Better Land
Ragan
Jane Boggs
Sidney
Catharine Ragan
Sterling
Della Williams
Denver
Village Board Special Meeting Advances Water System Upgrade
The Village Board met last Tuesday with Chairman Ziebert and Trustees McIntosh Dedrick and Bassett. They approved plans to add to the pump house to enlarge capacity for new pumping machinery and will reconvene next Tuesday to set the contract and speed the project.
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Ziebert
McIntosh
Dedrick
Bassett
Big Fire in Ogallala Destroys Half the Town
A large fire swept through Ogallala on Wednesday burning half the town. Investigations indicate an attempted coal oil ignition from a two gallon can caused heavy losses leaving many homeless and ruin of lifelong savings. Residents face rebuilding homes and reestablishing business as the community struggles to recover.
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Ogalalla
Cartwright Concert Pleases Large Tobin Opera House Crowd
The Cartwright Concert Company gave pleasing entertainment to a large crowd at the Tobin Opera House last Monday night. The Woman's Club rejoices over funds that will improve their Rest Rooms and provide comforts and conveniences. If visiting ladies share half the joy Sidney sisters find in furnishing and maintaining them, the institution’s purpose will be met.
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Cartwright Concert Company
Tobin Opera House
Woman’s Club
Sidney
Meeker Pioneer's Third Oregon Trail Tour Toward Markers
Ezra Meeker the Seattle pioneer and Oregon Trail advocate travels east at age 79 to seek Congress funding for 900 trail markers costing 75000 dollars with 25000 already set aside. He will travel by train this time to protect his health as his oxen and dog Jim draw a schooner into Kansas City amid public acclaim. The Smithsonian seeks his outfit but Meeker keeps Jim.
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Ezra Meeker
Seattle
Congress
Meeker
Washington
Kansas City
Jim
Smithsonian Institute
Railroad Notes in Sidney Reflect Busy Week
Edward Griffith returns to the car department as Johnny McFadden works three men’s tasks. U P and Burlington trains carry sheep cattle hogs and workers through Sidney amid a heavy schedule. Injuries include Erde Black’s wrist and thumb sprain and J Toda’s severe but non fatal injuries after being struck by line engine 233. A Lincoln Journal writer highlights a bold railroad poster asking if the company prospers will you be, signaling possible union and political strategy.
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U. P
Round House
Erde Black
Peter Polos
Cheyenne
J. Toda
Lincoln Journal
Union Pacific
School notes and events at the Beulah district
Enrollment grows as Beulah Grabill contracts measles. Fourth to sixth grades picnic with Miss Evans and Miss Jackson as chaperones. High school and eighth grade organize two societies for literary and rhetorical work. first program on Friday Oct 12. Basketball practice and gym work begin. high school broadens physical culture. Portraits of Frances E Willard gifted to each grade by Mrs Shoemaker and Mrs Callahan of the Loyal Temperance Legion. A high school entertainment by Mrs Cartwright and family impresses the audience.
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Frances E. Willard
Cartwright
Little Dorothy
Cartwrights
Rev Zinnecker Remains Named in Conference Appointments
Bishop McIntyre announces West Nebraska Methodist Conference appointments. Chappell gains H A Taylor Harrisburg E F Clower Kimball Eugene Markley Lodgepole E Moore Potter Dix A L Marlless Sidney Henry Zinnecker. Return of Mr Zinnecker welcomed by many friends in Sidney.
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McIntyre
West Nebraska Methodist Conference
Chappell
H. A. Taylor
Harrisburg
E. F. Clower
Kimball
Eugene Markley
Lodgepole
E. Moore
Potter-Dix
A. L. Marlless
Sidney
Henry Zinnecker
Zinnecker
FeTiIla and Scoville Wed at M E Parsonage
E M Fetilla and Florence Scoville were united in wedlock at the M E parsonage on September 26. They plan to make their future home in Cheyenne and we wish them a safe and prosperous journey.
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E. M. FeTilla
Florence Scoville
M. E
Cheyenne
Rest Room Receives Community Support and Donation
The rest room is increasingly patronized, with four dozen visitors during fair days. A visitor from Lodgepole left a donation to boost funds and support the rest room’s work. The Rest Room Committee thanks all who contribute.
McMullen Cousins Plan Move to Improve Gibbon Farm
W. A. McMullen and cousin Andrew McMullen of Gibbon Nebraska visited Sidney this week. W. A. McMullen will relocate from Gibbon next spring to improve his land southwest of town and make his home with relatives in Sidney.
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W. A. McMullen
Andrew McMullen
Gibbon, Neb
Sidney
Gibbon
Methodists oppose Dahlman in state race
The North Platte conference urged members to support candidates who back county prohibition and to defeat J C Dahlman for governor because of his pro brewery stance. A York conference adopted a similar resolution urging opposition to Dahlman and backing C H Aldrich and pro prohibition candidates.
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Methodist Conference
North Platte
J. C.dahman
C. H. Aldrich
York
Mitchell Bandmaster Praises Sidney Kid Band
J. E. Keebaugh, bandmaster of the Mitchell Band, visited Sidney on Thursday. He lauds the local Kid Band and their instructor Mr. Lynch, praising the promising material and urging support for the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Keebaugh
Mitchell Band
Lynch
Exclusive Agents Market Dr Conway English Shoes
Local retailer promotes Dr Conway English font form shoes as the talk of the town with exclusive agency rights. Company claims every pair is guaranteed and lists Bulcotu Oberfelder Clothing Co as partner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Conway English
Guaramtana
Harvester Agent to Leave as Crawford Warehouse Closes
General Agent Ackers of the International Harvester Co. at Crawford Nebraska was in town Saturday. The company has closed its local warehouse and the agent W. J. Tilghman will depart soon for Crawford Nebraska.
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Ackers
International Harvester Co
Crawford, Neb
W. J. Tilghman
New Stetson Hate Shapes Unveiled by Overfelder Co
The firm OVERFELDER & Co introduces fall and winter shapes of Stetson Hate aimed at expanding their headwear lineup. Details on materials, styles, and availability are announced for retailers and customers.
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Stetson Hate
Overfelder & Co
Electric Co Changes Hands in Sidney
A. S. Hardy and Gladys LeSeuer bought the balance of Sidney Electric Service Co. from Chas. Callahan gaining full ownership. Under Callahan the plant grew into a leading electric system for towns larger than Sidney, expanding to continuous day and night service. The new owners plan a major overhaul including a mammoth boiler, enlarged boiler room, and a third dynamo to meet demand.
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Messrs. A. S. Hardy
Gladys LeSeuer
Sidney Electric Service Co
Chas. Callahan
Mr. Callahan
Sidney
Messrs. Hardy and
LeSeuer
Kings' Daughters Reorganized at Sidney Branch
The Sidney branch of the national King’s Daughters order has reorganized. They held their first meeting last Monday at Mrs. Sager’s. They will admit older women and meet in the afternoon, making crafts for winter bazaars and Christmas gifts while supporting the Rest Room reading material.
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Sidney
King’s Daughters
Youth Returns to Reform School After Hotel Theft
A nineteen year old escapee from Kearney Reform School stole $22 in cash and clothing from a U P Hotel employee. Sheriff located him near Peetz Colorado and handed him back to reform school authorities for return to Kearney. Oberfelder Clothing Co. promotes fall and winter stock, urging quick selection before best items sell.
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Kearney Reform School
U. P
Peetz
Col
Kearney
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A. B. Ragan
W. L. Angell
Morrison, IL
Clarkson
Nebraska
The
Sidney Electric Service Company
the Cartwright
Railroad Notes
Edward Griffith
Johnny McFadden
Pwecek
H. T. Johnson
Cameron
Burlington
Beulah Grabill
Dahlman
Oberfelder Clothing Co
Man On the
Hardy & LeSeuer
Kings’ Daughters
J. C
Baldwin
Monon
Kodaks
Kodak Supplies
J.C. Baldwin
Sidney, Nebraska
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