Harvest Weather and Local Happenings in Sidney
Night reports ideal harvest weather as farmers haul twenty one loads of potatoes. A. C. Shallenberger visits Lodgepole after a speech with A. B. Persinger providing his car for transport. A wildcat described as roaming near Marlow. Miss Pearl Nixon marries Harry Davis in Wheatland Wyoming on September 24. Union Pacific oil site fire extinguished. Water plant payments authorized. Steam heating fixtures install in local buildings. Senator Elmer K. Burkett travels through Sidney en route to North Platte to speak on campaign issues.
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United States
Elmer K. Burkett
Nebraska
Sidney
North Platte
Cheyenne County
Burkett
Board of Education Settles With Forbes Greene on High School Addition
The Board of Education finalized payment to Forbes Greene Construction for the high school addition on Monday evening. The project followed plans exactly and will present a modern, sightly site once the fence is removed and the ground graded. The piece emphasizes public schools as the foundation of good citizenship and growth for the city.
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Board of Education
Forbes Greene Construction Company
Knights of Pythias Honor Earl Cline and Farewell James
At a Knights of Pythias meeting last Tuesday Earl M. Cline was promoted to Pythian Knighthood while Chancellor Commander A. W. James departed the order. Henry Gapen presented James with a commemorative emblem and the group later dined at Zeibert and Wilson. James leaves well wishes for him and his family throughout Sidney.
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Knights’ of
Pythias
Earl M. Cline
A. W. James
James
Valiant Lodge No. 98
Henry Gapen
Zeibert & Wilson
Knights
Sidney
Oberfeld er and Grossman Marriage in Boston Home
Sidney Oberfelder and Mias Grossman wed at six in the evening on October 8, 1908, at the bride’s parents’ home in Boston with Reverend Dr Eichler officiating. The ceremony was simple due to Judge Grossman’s ill health after a recent operation. The groom is a Boston merchant. the couple plan to reside in Boston after a short honeymoon.
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Sidney Robert Oberfelder
Mias
Carrie Grossman
Boston
Joseph Oberfelder
Telegraph
Barber Shop Partners Expand to Meet Demand
Frank Plaster has purchased a half interest in the W. H. Adams barber shop on Rowe Street joining Mr. Adams to better handle the large patronage. Plaster, long on Front Street, now welcomes both old and new customers.
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Frank Plaster
Front Street
W. H. Adams
Rowe Street
Mr. Adams
Mr. Plaster
Fraternity Talk by Silas R. Barton in Sidney
Sidney residents are invited to a free lecture on fraternity next Wednesday evening by Silas R. Barton grand recorder of the Ancient Order of United Workmen. The court house will hold a large crowd as Barton promotes fraternal insurance and a light luncheon will follow at the Degree of Honor lodge for members and families.
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Sidney
Silas R. Barton
Order of United Workman
Court House
Barton
Degree of Honor Lodge
Efficient State Officer Junkin Earns Credit for Revenue Laws
The State Journal notes Secretary of State Junkin’s record as legislator and his role in bills that boosted state revenue. It highlights the Junkin Act expanding filing fees for corporations and the motor vehicle registration measure increasing income, with projected two year totals and rising motor vehicle licenses.
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Junkin
Assesiment and Equalization Board
Senate
Senate Judiciary Committee
Department of State
General Fund of
the Treasury
State Journal of
Sidney Couple Wed in Sterling Colorado
Dr. B. W. Frazey and Mrs. Florence Grove were wed in Sterling Colorado on Sunday October 11. The couple, both residents of Sidney, returned home Monday and will reside here. Telegraph extends best congratulations to the happy couple.
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Sterling
Colorado
B. W. Frazey
Florence Grove
Sidney
Water Plant and Reservoir Dominate Cityscape
Description contrasts a hillside reservoir and a rising well with the town’s development. The passage notes ongoing dust from activity nicknamed the Devil, hinting at persistent growth and environmental impact.
Essig's Stove Repairs Ad
Buy your stove repairs coal body pipe and elbows at Essig's.
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Essig’s
Farmers in town haul rye to town for good prices
Among the farmers in town yesterday were C. A. Livoni Frank Rowan Ed Mayer and Commissioner Halston. C A Livoni is hauling his rye to town and receiving a good price for the great product of Western Nebraska.
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C. A. Livoni
Frank Rowan
Ed. Mayer
Commissioner Halston
Nebraska
Shallenberger Delivers Election Address at Democratic Rally
A. C. Shallenberger spoke to a sizable audience at the opera house in a strongly agricultural region. He praised the Democratic platform’s sincerity, defended bank deposit guarantees, and endorsed the Denver platform. Judge Westover assailed the Kinkaid homestead law, with Shallenberger and local leaders entertaining guests at the Oberfelder home.
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C. Shallenberger
C. P. Chambers
Horsea
Bryan Club
Shallenberger
Denver
Bryan
Hiere
Judge Westover
Rushville
Congress
Westover
J. L. Finn
J. H. Steutenville
Jos. Oberfelder
Oberfelder
Railroad Notes Show Team Expansion And Minor Fire
Boilermaker A Ovall is laid up with a lame back for a few days. Foreman Nicholson ordered five more men Friday morning to relieve overwork on older staff. The U P fire department fought a small blaze at Union Pacific hotel, limiting damage to about five dollars. Pressure tests on new water mains reached 140 psi plus gauges at 90 and 100, meeting expectations. Engine 901 stalled into the turntable pit but Nicholson and crew quickly jacked and retracted it, with wrecking crew lifting tracks back under the engine. no major damage.
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Foreman Nicholson
Union Pacific
Tracy
No. 6
Turno Table
Cheyenne
Nicholson
Reverend Henry Zinnecker to preach at Center Church Sunday
Reverend Henry Zinnecker newly appointed M E pastor for Sidney arrives today and will preach Sunday morning on Consecrated Service and evening on The Race of Life at Center Church. John Alyward of Green River Wyoming visits familiar scenes this week. Dr. Lester of Alliance veterinary will treat horses at the McDaniel barn Saturday Oct 17. Selz shoes marketed only by Oberfelder Clothing Co.
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Henry Zinnecker
Sidney
Center Church
John Alyward
Green River
Wyo
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Oberfelder Block
Vienna
Clean Kitchen Restaurant
Ziebert & Wilson
Proprietors
Harper & Wright
Isc
Hahler & Johnson
Callahan Bldg
J. C. Hudson
Old Line Insurance
Homestead
Hous
Government Land Office
James Tucker
Directoire
F.B. Tobin
H. V. Redington
A. C. Shallenberger
Lodgepole
A. B. Persinger
Marlow
Union Pacific Fire Department
Des Moines Bridge and Iron Co
Callahan
Masonic
Cleburn Block
C. A. Hamilton
Shenandoah
Ions
Sidney Electric Service Co
Sidney Oberfelder
S. R. Barton
Fraternity
Fishman's
Baldwin
Lastman
Bodaks
J. CC. Baldwin, Prop
Railroad Notes
A. Ovall
U.P
Selz
Oberfelder Clothing Company
D, J. Scanlon
Rodman-Looschen
Sidney, Neb
Hooper
Fremont
Orchard
Blair
Deshler
Brunswick
Potter
W. S. Rodman
Maynard W. Osborn
American Bank
Bank” Book
THE
First National Bank
C. D. Essig
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