District Court Dockets Many Cases At October Term
District Court at Cheyenne County lists numerous rulings including permanent injunction for Susie Dalton vs Henry Wheeler, sale confirmations, not guilty verdict in Ernest Stubt intoxication case, several judgments for plaintiffs totaling over $1,000 to $3,000, quiet title actions dismissed, multiple divorces granted, and several mortgage foreclosures with specified sums. Continued on page 8, section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne County
Susie Dalton
Henry Wheeler
Erik Berggren
David St. Tones
Als
Sale
F. A. Walters
Minn
Harper
First National Bank of Albion
D. R. Jones
Citizens State Bank of Potter
George W. Hicks
R. E. L. Jackson
Carl ‘Thiemann
Claus Edens
Arthur H. Langman
Noble M. Anderson
Allie (Gilbert) Hudson
Clara Marie Wall
F. N. Slawson
William Peck
Ale
Annie
Netraska Central Building and Loan Association
James H. Perkins
Phil Upe County State Bank of Holyokere
William E. Swatzlander
Sidney Loan and Building Association of
Bidmey
Nebraska
Ida C. Bwatzlander
Nebraeka Central Building and Loan Association
Herman Bockatadter
Rotary prune queen candidate rides Vancouver streets
A Vancouver Washington story describes Henrietta Shoemaker, Rotary prune queen candidate, touring the city in a decorated Rotary car as three chauffeurs accompany her. The piece likens royal processions to the event, noting the car bears Rotary insignia and prune festival slogans amid a festive crowd.
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Cleopatra
Egypt
Sheba
England
Queen Elizabeth
Queen Victoria
Rotary
Henrietta Shoemaker
Gace
Vancouver
Rotary Club
Henrietta
George Wilde
BH. Sheetz
al Curtin
Coumb
Legion and Auxiliary Hold Joint Meeting in Sidney
The Sidney Post of American Legion and the Woman's Auxiliary met at Odd Fellows hall last Tuesday. They discussed taking over former telephone company rooms near the Variety store, planned furnishing, Armistice Day events, and a merchants closing partial day. Officers to be elected November 21, with Adjutant Lane from Fremont and Don Hansen offering guidance. A bountiful luncheon followed.
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Sidney Post of
American Legion
Woman's Auxiliary
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Legion
Ccommittee
Adjutant Lane
Fremont Post
Hansen Brothers
Don Hansen
Business Men Have Duck Lunch
The Chamber of Commerce lunch on Wednesday drew a large attendance of members and friends for an hour of dining and conversation. A K Greenlee chaired. A J Jorgenson Joe Simedynes and Hugo Nickum spoke on their hunting trip. Judge John Snook of Spaulding, Ohio, and State Superintendent John M Matsen attended as distinguished guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
A. K. Greenlee
A. J. Jorgenson
Joe Simedynes
Hugo Nickum
Hotel Miaagement
John Snook
Spaulding
Ohio
J. L. Tewell
John M. Matsen
Armistice Day Celebration by American Legion
The Kidney Post of the American Legion plans a fitting Armistice Day program. They urge support for the event as worth while. Their football team travels to Cheyenne this Sunday for a game against the Cheyenne Legion team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kidney Post
American Legion
Cheyenne
Cheyenne Legion
Judge Snook Visits Spaulding Area Observer
Judge John Snook, longtime congressman, is the delightful guest of his niece Mrs Wesner at the home of her daughter and son-in-law Judge and Mrs Tevrell in Spaulding Ohio. He came from Spaulding to observe the community and has met many local people during his visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Snook
Wesner
Mra I & Tevrell
Snook
Spaulding
Ohio
Congress
Young Writer Injured In Freight Yard Accident
William E. Boerg suffered a badly crushed foot after his attempt to hop a freight last Wednesday evening in the yards. His foot was caught in the coupler but no bones were broken. Boerg, a Riverside, California native, was seeking material for short stories and had been bumming his way to gather color for his writing. The accident may require surgery and provides a potential plot twist for his next tale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. Boerg
Riverside
California
Gus Wellner's Condition Improves After Denver Operation
Denver operation on Gus Wellner yields favorable news sent to wife and son. Once frail after months of illness, Wellner shows promising recovery prospects, delighting friends and reflecting his long service as a pioneer citizen in the county and community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Wellner
Denver
Wellner
Little Helen Schad 4 Undergoes Tonsil Removal
Four year old Helen Schad underwent tonsil removal last Saturday. She is reported to be recovering and in good spirits at home with her family after the operation performed by her physician.
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Helen Schad
Royal meeting at Mangum Ranch forms Cheyenne county union
A Friday assembly of about 300 people at Mangum Ranch invited by Co. A Mangum and Antelope Local launched a fellowship society to promote Cheyenne county agricultural and marketing interests. Temporary officers named, plans outlined for a broader executive committee and by laws. Next meeting set for Sidney on November 8 with broad participation expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. A. Mangum
Mangum
Cheyenne County
J. H. Foster
Dalton
Henry Pavlat
Bund
M. W. Dimery
Sidney
R. 8
Victor Convention to Be Held in Sidney
The Victor dealer promotes a district convention in Sidney chosen for business volume. Sidney becomes the smallest town to win a convention, with Grand Island Crawford and Cheyenne as nearby rivals. The event takes place on October 31 with Mr. Moore of Omaha as speaker and a banquet that evening. Burgess plans a move into the former Fashion Shop before the date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor
Sidney
Burgess
Omaha
Grand Island
Crawford
Cheyenne
Moore
Fire alarms strike Olean Hotel twice in one hour
Four alarms rang Monday night around two o clock with ward three noted by mistake. Fifteen minutes later ward two, then two more alarms followed. The Olean Hotel sustained flames between floors near a five, likely from a defect. Livoni Company paid H R Fuller owner about one hundred dollars in fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mintake
Olean
Livoni Company
H.R. Fuller
Candidates Randall and Hight to Speak in Sidney
Charles H. Randall, candidate for governor, and Mrs Mary Hight will speak on the issues of the day in Sidney on Monday October 23 at 8 p.m. Sonia Rahe visited an old friend in Bayard on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Randall
Mary Hight
Sid‘ney
Sonia
Rahe
Bayard
Vote on Bonds for Fair Buildings
A countywide election prompts residents to vote on a $30,000 bond to erect fair buildings on Cheyenne County ground. Proponents argue the small tax returns manifold benefits and county leadership through a stronger fair program guiding diversified farming and local education.
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Cheyenne
Convict Confesses He Slew 12-Year-Old Boy in Cheyenne
The Lincoln States Journal notes Estrada, a Cheyenne Mexican inmate, confessed to killing 12-year-old Harry Moll in Cheyenne on July 21, 1921. He described drink fueled quarrels and a deadly struggle, though details conflict with the boy’s age. Local authorities report skepticism over the confession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln States Journal
Estrada
George J. Carroll
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Nebraska
Lincoln
Ciscerra_Entrada
Harry Moll
West
Ian
Fatrada
Woman's Club Musical Treat Highlights English Folk Songs
The Woman's Club musical department hosted a program last Tuesday as listed in the year book. Mrs Witham presided with a bright roll call. Mrs Guy V. Doran accompanied on piano for a group of folk songs and English piano solos. Mrs Burgees led chores, Mrs Doran at the piano, and Mrs Johnson closed with English piano solos. Mrs Witham hosted the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Club
Mra Witham
Guy V. Doran
Convention Best in Districts History
Sidney teachers and county officials returned from a three day convention in Alliance. Over eight hundred teachers from fifteen northwestern Nebraska counties attended the largest convention in western Nebraska. Notable speakers included Senator Gilbert M Hitchcock Robert G Simmons State Superintendent John M Martzen and Dr UH B Wilson. Officers elected include Supt BE L Rouse as president and Anna McFadden re elected secretary. The 1923 convention will be in Scottsbluff with W R Pate named for state association president and delegates instructed to vote accordingly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Miss McFadden
Alliance
Nebraska
Gilbert M. Hitchcock
Robert G. Simmons
Scottsbluff
John M. Martzen
Lincoln
UH. B. Wilson
Berkeley
California
BE. L. Rouse
T. J. Crawford
Chadron
Misa Anna McFadden
Bapt. Smith
Bayard
Plane makes emergency landing near Sidney on Wednesday
A mail plane diverted near noon after experiencing a burning odor and rubber smell. The pilot landed in a field south of Sidney and inspected the craft. Kenneth Raseett and others assisted, delaying further travel for several hours.
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Sidney
Kenneth Raseett
Congressional candidates to speak at Tobin Opera House
On Wednesday evening October 25 speakers A F Y Humphrey and Robt G Simmons will address Sidney voters at the Tobin Opera House. Humphrey seeks to finish the unexpired term of the late Moses P Kinkaid while Simmons runs for the regular term in Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F Y. Humphrey
Congress
Moses P. Kinkaid
Robt. G. Simmons
Sidney
Tobin Opera House
Legion Auxiliary Dance Draws Townwide Crowd
The American Tepion Auxiliary event last Saturday drew broad town representation. Tickets sold reached 141, with Coffee and pumpkin pie served in a retreat. Special numbers featured Wilhelmina Kennedy and Harriett Jones, and the Auxiliary cleared over a hundred dollars above expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grabill
Wilhelmina Kennedy
Harriett Jones
Golf accident injures Mrs Simodynes on course
Mrs Simodynes received a blow to the right temple during a golf game when guest Frances Simodynes made a strong stroke. The impact left a clean cut and a scar may remain, though she is nearly well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Smodynes
West
Mies Frances Simodynes
Mra
Simodynes
Regaining Health of Clarence Compton After Illness
Clarence Compton recovers from typhoid pneumonia and stays at the Commercial Hotel. The Red Cross, led by Reverend Henry Ives, tends to him as a cheerful, grateful patient. His wife and they have four children, while Compton faces ongoing bed luck and a return to health.
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Clarence Compton
Commercial Hotel
The
Red Cross
Henry Ives
Revenuen
Glover
Colorado
Mr. Compton
Returne
Hope
Alec
West Drives Interior Improvements Amid Local Renovations
West is pushing extensive interior improvements in a local project. Details are limited in the damaged text but indicate major upgrades to facilities and infrastructure shaping upcoming changes in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. West
Beth Eas Fa
Sidney Defeats Chappell 25 to 25 in local showdown
Last Friday the first conference game of the season at the local field ended with Sidney Maroon and Black defeating Chappell 25 to 9. Bentley intercepted a pass for 35 yards, Davis scored on line plunges, and Dresser returned a fumbled ball 99 yards for a touchdown. Next Friday October 20, Sidney faces Scottabluff at home and invites strong support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Seison
Husky Chappel’ Inds
Chappell
Bentley
Davis
Jinew
Jake
Tell
Dresser
Chappel
Adam
Scottabluff
Western Nebraska Dental Club Meeting Highlights
The Western Nebraska Dental Club met in Midreyom October 16 and 17 for its first gathering since spring. The program titled Preparation of Cavity and Foil Filling featured demonstrator Dr. Latcham of Sioux City. Local members attended. visiting physicians included Dr. James M. Kennedy Alliance Dr. A B Kern Scottsbluff Dr. D H Reinhardt Bayard and Dr. Paul Grenal Kimball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Nebraska Dental Club
Latcham
Sioux City
James M. Kennedy
Alliance
A. B. Kern
Scottsblaff
D. H. Reinhardt
Bayard
Paul Grenael
Kimball
Lodgepole Girl Wins County Contest
Florence Jameson, 15, of Lodgepole won the county American Legion essay contest on how the Legion can better serve the nation. County judges Miss McVadden Co P Chambers Miss Minnie Oldershaw and Mrs G A Lavelle praised her entry and it advances to the state contest for possible national awards.
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American Legion
Enonys
American ‘Legion
Indianapolis
McVadden
Co. P. Chambers
Minnie Oldershaw
Mrx. G
A. laVelle
Florence Jameson
Lodgepole
Minas Jameson
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Sidney Girl
Ben
Wilde
Vancouver (Wash) Columbian
Legion and Auxiliary
Ohio Statesman
Mangum Ranch
Sidney Warriors
Prides of Chappell
Dental Club
Lodgepole Girl
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