Better Farming Day Crowds Sidney For Livestock and Education
A community uplift program in Sidney on a cold Monday drew 250 visitors for a Better Farming Day. The event showcased farm exhibits from Burlington’s special train and the International Harvester Agricultural Extension Division, with lectures by Professor Anderson and others on corn alfalfa and county demonstrators.
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Sidney
Opera House
Lurlington
International Harvester Company
Anderson
County
York
P. G. Holden
Chicago
C. W. Farr
Colonel Moore
Wyoming
Frandsen
Boys Club
J. B. Lamson
Agriculturist
Strain
Miss Hodge
City School
J. L. Mcintosh
Your Bank Promises Security and Growth
We pledge unlimited funds for borrowers and safeguard depositors with the State Guaranty Fund. Our officers are bonded, safe is burglar proof, and we carry burglar and fire insurance. We pay interest on time deposits. Make this your bank and watch us grow.
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State Guaranty Fund
Harmony on the Streets Over a Day Well Spent
Expressions from many on the streets say the spirit of harmony and a common interest permeated the atmosphere. People felt they had enjoyed a day well spent.
Obituary: A T Hiett Dies at 60 In 1915
Arthur T. Hiett of Hamp shire county West Virginia born December 18 1854 united in marriage to Alice Shepard of York Nebraska in 1884. one son wife and mother survive him. A Church of Christ member and Bible class teacher he died October 9 1915 aged 60 years 10 months 21 days. He leaves a wife son two brothers four sisters.ervices conducted at his residence with floral tributes from Bible Class and friends.
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Arthur T. Hiett
Hampshire County
West Virginia
Alice Shepard
York
Nebraska
Restoration Movement
Church of Christ
Brethren
Hiett
Bible School
Photographer Howard Hall Dies After Christian Life of Service
Howard Gray Hall born Saratoga Springs NY March 18 1851 moved to Evansville and Fremont 1883 married Adeline Predmore two children Gertrude and Howard Hill Hall. A photographer with Sidney studio since 1898 he became a Methodist lay leader and respected neighbor. He died October 11 1915 survived by wife children two brothers and a grandchild. funeral held at the Methodist church with Rev Hayes delivering a eulogy and local musicians providing hymns and comforting notes.
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Howard Gray’ Hall
Saratoga Springs
New York
Evansville
Indiana
Fremont
Adeline M. Predmore
Gertrude
R. A. Armour
Howard Hill Hall
Hall
Sidney
Methodist Church
Christ
Church Board
Denver
Howard
Avis Gertrude Armour
Willard L. Hall
Spokane
George H. Hall
BE. J. Hayes
Chappell
A. J. May
Professor Strain
Miss Mann
Strain
Ahrens
Pettit
Mr. Dunlap
Funeral Service For F A Jack Shipman and Others
Honorary pallbearers named F A Jack Shipman J T McIntosh S Fishman R A Barlow A K Greenlee. Flowers signified friendship and faith as the body lay in a flower lined grave. Committal service featured a choir singing To the sweet bye and bye. Relatives from Great Falls Montana and Broken Bow Nebraska attended.
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Howard H. Hall
R. M. Armour
Avis
Great Falls
Montana
B. E. Predmore
D. W. Predmore
J. W. Predmore
Broken Bow
A New Flour Mill Assured for Sidney
The Farmer's Union has secured plans for a new flour mill in Sidney. Construction will start soon on the east side lot opposite Mrs. Weiser and finish quickly to meet current wheat marketing. The mill will serve a large region, using local wheat to produce high grade flour for local and distant mills.
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Minnesota
Sudden Death of a Respected Citizen
Sunday morning the town mourns the death of Arthur T. Hiett a retired community figure. After an all night search his body was found in Ells pasture at five twenty. He appeared to have died of heart failure while walking to a fishing location, with lunch bucket and rod in hand. The body lay about twenty four hours.
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Arthur T. Hiett
Bordwell Ranch
Ells
Lincoln Highway Corner Lot Excavation Progress
Excavation work proceeds for the new residence of Mr. Overman at the Lincoln Highway and Pine Street corner. The project marks a quiet development in the neighborhood, with site preparation underway and no reported delays.
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Mr. Overman
Lincoln Highway
Pine Street
East Lynnethe Drama At Griffiths Cigar Store
Tickets go on sale at Griffiths Cigar Store for a major stage drama in East Lynnethe scheduled on October 19th. Public interest rises as seats fill quickly for this locally acclaimed production.
Sudden Calamity Strikes Sidney Businessman H. G. Hall
H G Hall, respected Sidney citizen, died at home Monday afternoon from ptomaine poisoning after eating oysters in Denver last Saturday. He became ill Sunday morning, remained unconscious, and passed away at 3 30 Monday afternoon in October after a photographer's meeting event.
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H. G. Hall
Denver
Mr. Hall
Sidney Budora D. of H. No. 257 Initiates Two
Sidney Budora D. of H. No. 257 presided over an October 8 session where two candidates were initiated. Guests Mr. and Mrs. Al Gorham of Spokane, Washington, former Degree members, attended and were honored. A lunch, games, and music entertained the crowd. Applications were opened for the next meeting. The Eu dora Degree of Honor remains healthy, with a benefit night planned for October 19 at the Ideal featuring a noted attraction.
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Sidney Budora D
H. No. 257
al Gorham
Spokane
Washington
Gorham
Eudora Lodge
Social and Club Affairs Hostess Leads Charming Ladies Night
Mrs J L McIntosh hosted a stylish Wednesday party with eight 500 tables. Out of town guests included Lodge pole ladies Mesdames Will Jewett H H Libby Dan Jewett and George Jewett. Prizes went to Mrs R A Barlow first Mrs J T Mc Intosh second and Mrs Hitchcock third after a cut for honors. New gowns debuted to honor the gracious hostess.
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J. L. Mcintosh
Lodgepole
Will Jewett
H. H. Libby
Dan Jewett
George Jewett
R. A. Barlow
J. T. McIntosh
Hitchcock
Rare Welsh Choirs Win Crystal Palace Trophy 1872
Recalls the Welsh mixed choir led by Caradog Griffith Rhys-Jones winning the Crystal Palace Trophy and $500 prize in 1872, plus a repeat victory in 1873 over London’s Paris Prize Choir. Notes ongoing fame of Welsh singing and upcoming Royal Welsh Male Quartet at Ideal Theatre. Risca Williams on Lusitania sinking featured for admission value.
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Caradog
Griffith Rhys- Jones
Crystal Palace Company
London
Proudman
Principality
Crystal Palace
Royal Welsh
Ideal Theatre
Risca Williams
Lusitania
Miss Edna Granneman and Lancaster sisters tour West
Miss Edna Granneman and the Misses Myrtle and Helen Lancaster returned last Thursday from a West Coast trip visiting major coastal cities and Folsom California where Clyde Lancaster is stationed. They also called on Denver and Salt Lake City and are glad to resume their usual activities after a lively, time consuming journey.
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Edna Granneman
Myrtle
Helen Lancaster
California
Folsom
Clyde Lancaster
Denver
Salt Lake City
Brown family attends Pleasant Valley services and dinner
L A Brown and family joined Pleasant Valley Sunday School and church services last Sunday then shared dinner with Mr and Mrs Tom Simpson. The group enjoyed the day together.
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L A. Brown
Pleasant Valley
Tom Simpson
Wedding Bells Boggs Shoemaker United in Sterling Colorado
The couple Charles Boggs and Mise Berg Shoemaker wed on October 3 in Sterling Colorado, escaping friends to marry in Boggs' car. They returned home Wednesday and have since drawn several congratulatory parties. the groom is W. H. Boggs' son and works on the family ranch. They plan to reside in Sidney.
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Boug
Shoemaker
Charles Boggs
Mise Berg
Sidney
Two Nebraska Couples Wed in Sidney Ceremony
Thomas J Headley of Curtis and Georgia Milbourn of Curtis Nebraska were married October 13 in Sidney by County Judge Chambers.
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Thomas J Headley
Curtis
Nebraska
Georgia Milbourn
Sidney
Chambers
Lattimore and Swan Wed in Montana Kansas Union
Otto E. Lattimore of Big Sandy Montana and Dolly L. Swan of Crissfield Kansas were married by Judge Chambers on October 11 in a simple ceremony. The couple plans to reside in Big Sandy.
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Lattimore
Swan Otto E. Lattimore
Big Sandy
Montana
Dolly L. Swan
Crissfield
Kansas
Chambers
Railroad Notes Highlight Fast Wheat Shipments and Safety Meeting
Ed Hughes returns to work in the shops after illness. Union Pacific plans for large wheat shipments eastward with extra train service men. Mohler and Ware traveled via special train Sidney to Ogden in two hours twenty minutes with no stops. October safety meeting in Nicholson's office had 14 attendees. Wilmoth praised yards and repair tracks. Mrs. Harriman gave each crew member a $1.60 check for a smooth run and care shown to the lady passenger.
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Union Pacific
A. L. Mohler
Geneneral
Chas. Ware
Sidney
Ogden
Cheyenne
East Lynne at the opera house October 19th
East Lynne will be the attraction at the opera house on Tuesday October 19th by Wesley Travis and his eight member company. Special scenery fine wardrobe and pretty effects are highlighted with seats on sale at F G Griffiths Cigar Store.
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East Lynne
Opera House
Wesley Travis
F. G. Griffith
Sidney Steam Bakery Delights With Homemade Candies
Local Sidney shop showcases homemade candies with a focus on old fashioned recipes and fresh ingredients. Patrons praise caramels and fudge while the bakers emphasize quality care and community appeal.
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State Bank
Jesse C. McNish
N. E. Medlock
L. C. Opper
A. T. Hiett
Howard G. Hall
Chapin
St. Louis Republic
Mr. Hiett
Griffith’s Cigar Store
Livons & Son
Cale
Headley—Milbourn
Railroad Notes
Ed Hughes
Lynne Coming
Sidney Steam Bakery
Eady
Oberfelder
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