North Platte Defeats Sidney 41 to 0 in High School Game
North Platte crushed Sidney 41 to 0 as Sidney’s offense failed to score while North Platte built an early 13 point lead and pulled away in the second half. Sidney struggled with motivation and defense, though Griswold stood out on defense and kept some plays from unraveling. Fred Parks and Bertha Flo visited Laramie for the weekend homecoming with Spencer Flo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney High School
North Platte
Bridgeport
Sidney
G. Thomas
Wickwire
North ‘Platte
Camels
Griswold
T Jmne
Fred Parks
Bertha Flo
Laramie
Spencer Flo
Municipal Ownership Pays
Ponca City Oklahoma with 15 000 population is free from taxes Buy your house and that s the end of it No tax gatherer comes around The people own their light and power departments with water works Profit on the plant pays all taxes Rates for water light and power are lower than in taxed towns Public service corporations are thus enriched Outside of legally required interest on bonds the municipal plant pays nearly all city government costs
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ponca City
Oklahoma
O. P. Callahan
Ponca
Wellner Family Transport for Resting Place Burial
Mr and Mrs Ray Wellner left for Nauvoo Illinois with the remains of Mr Wellner's father to be laid beside his wife Mrs Emma Yeagg of Wadsworth Nevada joined them and will accompany them back to Minnesota
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Wellner
Nauvoo, Til
Mr. Wellner
Emma Yeagg
Wadsworth, Nev
Minois
Senator Howell Visits Sidney For Irrigation Tour
United States Senator R. Beecher Howell, a Republican representing the state, spent several hours in Sidney last week en route to northern areas. He attended a breakfast at the Union Pacific hotel joined by ten or twelve local men as part of his irrigation discussion stop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United State
R. Beecher Howell
Sidney
Union Pacific
Legion To Celebrate Armistice Day Here
The American Legion in Sidney outlined plans for Armistice Day with committees appointed to handle the parade chicken dinner and dance. Legion Auxiliary invites ex-service men and county members to the dinner. Carl Hutchinson Blaine Grabill are plotting a novelty dance while Carl Ledbetter Francis Herbert O. D. Slayter and Harry McCormick will organize the program and speaking features.
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Sidney
American Legion
Legion Auxiliary
Legion
Carl Hutchinson
Blaine Grabill
Carl Ledbetter
Francis Herbert
O. D. Slayter
Harry McCormick
Otto Perso Taken To Cheyenne Hospital
Otto Perso was taken to the hospital at Cheyenne in the latter part of last week.
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Irs
Otto Perso
Cheyenne
Zollars Buys Electric Shop in Sidney Transition
J. H. Borland sold the Electric Shop to Mrs. Z. M. Zollars in the early part of the week and she has taken charge. Borland will continue electrical contracting and specialize in farm lighting, handling the Westinghouse line. Zollars is known in Sidney, having recently managed the U. S. A. theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Borland
Z. M. Zollars
Reedley Visitor Reports On World Series Trip
Joseph Sharmer of Reedley California is visiting his sister Mrs B R Kratz for a few days after spending the summer in Washington D C and the east. He shared an excellent report of the last world series, having seen the games played in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Sharmer
Reedley
Cali
B. R. Kratz
Dentist Dr Donahoe sells practice to Dr Dorwart of Chappell
Dr Donahoe sells his Sidney practice to Dr Jason D Dorwart of Chappell. Dorwart will take possession November first. Donahoe leaves after five years to pursue postgraduate children’s dentistry and then plans to settle in Omaha. Dorwart comes well recommended and has practiced in Chappell with ties to Sidney.
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Donahoe
Dorwart OF
Chappell
Jason D. Dorwart
Dorwart
Sidney
Dr. Donahoe
Petter
East
Omaha
Roche
Hank couple welcome baby boy this Tuesday
Mr and Mrs Carl Hank are proud parents of a baby boy born on Tuesday.
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Mrs
Carl Hank
Tragic fall kills young Leon Mangel at home
Leon Mangel son of Herman Mangel of Potter North suffered a fatal neck fracture after a stair fall at his home. The accident occurred during wedding celebrations for his sister Edna and had guests still present at 3 30 p m. He died minutes later, as investigators note a misstep on the stairs led to the fatal injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon
Herman Mangel
Potter
Edna
Walter Borcher
Masons Hear Good Lecture by B D Graham
Robert D. Graham of Denver delivered a Masonic lecture to Master Masons in the Masonic hall on Wednesday evening, the subject The Spirit of Masonry. The hall was packed and out of town members attended, with Graham known across the state for prior Sidney lodge talks dating to 1913.
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Robert D. Graham
Denver
Colo
Masonic Hall
Bob
Sidney Lodge
Andrew Berg Dies at Home in Grand Island
Andrew Berg died at his Grand Island home Wednesday morning at age 80. A Sidney resident in its early days, he moved to Grand Island after 1877, worked with Union Pacific, and served as superintendent of waterworks before retiring. He is survived by his wife, a son Robert, now a U S Naval attaché in London, and a daughter Lulu.
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Andrew Berg
Sidney
Grand_Island
Mr. Berg
Union Pacific
Robert
U. S
London
Lulu
P T A Surpasses Membership Goal at Wednesday Meeting
The Parent-Teacher Association reported 108 members at the regular gathering, surpassing the year’s goal of 100. A book study led by Prof. Storkan opened the program, with Miss Georgia Martin’s vocal and Miss Dorothy Hart’s piano solos. Mrs. J R Taylor presented an insightful paper on child health, and Mrs. Kahl was elected district meeting delegate for Alliance on November 4 5 6. A delightful lunch followed routine business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent-Teacher Association
Storkan
Georgia Martin
Dorothy Hart
J. R. Taylor
Kahl
Alliance
Sidney Football Team Heads to Alliance for Conference Clash
The Sidney football team travels to Alliance this Friday for the second conference game of the season. Unbeaten in the league and in top form, Sidney aims to maintain the lead as several supporters accompany the squad to cheer on the effort and keep Sidney in contention.
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Sidney
Alliance
Mrs George Louderback Dies After Illness in Sterling
Mrs George Louderback of South Sund died in Sterling Hospital after a sudden illness last Saturday. She is survived by her husband two daughters one son and five grandchildren.
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George Louderback
South Sund
Sterling
Reverend Crawford attends American Legion executive meeting in Lincoln
Reverend J J Crawford spends the latter part of the week in Lincoln attending an executive committee meeting of the American Legion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Crawford
Lincoln
American Legion
Friend Makers Day Draws Good Crowd
A crowd attended the Friend Makers sale day on Wednesday. Morning activity was slow but afternoon shoppers, including farmers, boosted sales. A free drawing awarded prizes to Mrs. R. B. Davison of Sidney, Mrs. Wim. Busacker of Sidney, Louis Olsen of Potter, Miss Angy Miller of Chappell, and Mrs. R. F. Ewing of Lodge Pole.
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Friend Makers
Weeden’s
R. 8. Davison
Sidney
Cheyenne County Trading Company
Wim. Busacker
Bell's
Louis Olsen
Potter
Osborn Motor Company
Angy Miller
Chappell
Barkers Clothes Shop
R. F. Ewing
Lodge Pole
Leon Fines Store Sets National Hosiery Sale Record
Leon Fines store reportedly led cities of similar size to Sidney in national hosiery sales, a Phoenix Hosiery Company letter states. It credits fresh stock and pushy clerks for the store’s success, noting many larger towns cannot compete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Fine
Phoenix Hogiery Company
Sidney
United States
Fine
The Scarlet West Comes to U S A Theatre
Advertisers back local push for The Scarlet West showing Monday and Tuesday at the U S A Theatre. The piece recalls Sidney figures in the film and invites readers to read the full ad elsewhere in this issue.
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L.A
Sidney
Will Open Meat Market at Sidney
John Green and F H Stevens of Bayard will open a meat market in Sidney this Saturday. Green is known for livestock shipping and Stevens has thirty years as a butcher. New fixtures from Denver will be installed in the first door east of the Commercial hotel, with trade ready by opening day.
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John Green
F. H. Stevens
Bayard
Sidney
Mr. Green
Mr. Stevens
Denver
City Eyes Ice Skating Pond Plan This Winter
A recent cold spell sparked interest in creating an ice skating pond for the coming season. A meeting will be held soon to decide a definite location for a rink that the city could flood using the fire hose, as was done last winter.
M. H. Allen Promoted to Traveling Salesman in Rapid City
M. H. Allen, longtime John Deere employee in Sidney, has received notice of a promotion with a salary raise and will relocate his family to Rapid City South Dakota. He will begin as a traveling salesman with headquarters in Rapid City.
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M. H. Allen
John Deere Company
Sidney
Rapid City
8. D
Mr. Allen
Betendorf Legacy Traced From Germany to Illinois
Hubert Betendorf born November 7 1841 in Germany died October 14 1925 at his son Josephs home in Mitchell He would have reached a later age if he had lived another month He came to America as a boy settling first in Illinois He later entered the grocery business with his wife Katherine
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Hubert Betendorf
Germany
Joseph
Mitchell
Mr. Bettendorf
America
Illinois
Katherine
Chamber of Commerce Duck Dinner Planned
Leo Osborn announces at the upcoming chamber meeting an appealing program with a duck dinner for attending members. The source hints hunters among members may supply the fowl, and a large crowd is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Osborn
Chamber of Commerce
Leo
Sidney Teachers To Attend Convention
Sidney public school pupils will have three days off November 4 5 and 6 as teachers attend the Nebraska State Teachers Association district meet in Alliance. Prof G F Liebendorfer Sidney superintendent presides as district president. about two thousand teachers invited and over a thousand expected to attend. Governor McMullen proclaimed Nebraska Education Week for early November.
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Sidney Public Schools
Nebraska
Adam McMullen
Nebraska State Teachers Association
G. F. Liebendorfer
McMullen
District Court Opens Next Monday With Docket Readied
The October term of the district court will open Monday morning. The jury list is drawn the bar docket printed and everything ready for the bailiff to announce the opening. The docket is average for the term with a few criminal cases of liquor and assault noted. F. L. Whitelock, formerly of Sidney and now in Bell California, visits I. G. Lowe and family. He previously worked with the Sidney Lumber Company and Colorado Nebraska Grain Company and now runs a lumber yard in California.
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F. L. Whitelock
Sidney
Bell
Calif
I. G. Lowe
Mr. Whitelock
Sidney Lumber Company
Colorado- Nebraska Grain Company
California
Sidney Country Club Golf Results and Upcoming finals
The Sidney Country Club reports results from its latest tournament with J Closman defeating Blip Doran 1 up on the 19th hole to face Helnie Banman in a 36 hole final. Semis in the President's flight saw Robineau beat Grimminger and Hardy defeat F Schroeder, with Hardy 2 up on Robineau at the 20th.
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Sidney Country Club
Telegraph
J. Closman
Blip Doran
Helnie Banman
Doran
Closman
Bauman
Pioneer Flight
Charles Marsh
Judge Tewell
Smith
Gurley
G. Kratz
Jolly
Livoni
Harry Marsh
Dr. Snell
Ladlea’ Flight
Big Naval Gun 10 to Pass Through Sidney Soon
A massive 14 inch railway gun, model 1920, the largest mobile ordnance built in the United States since World War I, will pass through Sidney on the Union Pacific in the near future for a brief stop. The test voyage from Aberdeen will begin October 19, with a 200 man crew and a two hour setup to firing position, highlighting advances in carriage design over World War I types.
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United States
Sidney
Union Pacific
Aberdeen
Chief of Engineers
Quartermaster Corpse
Coast Artillery Corps
Ordnance Department
Chief of Coast Artillery
Harold E.small
52Nd C. A
Conoy
F. J. Fitzpatrick
Edward
Tost
Aber‘deen
Artichokes for Sugar: Howell Sees Potential at Sidney Breakfast
Senator R Beecher Howell suggested artichokes could replace sugar beets in local production during a Sidney visit. Col Oberfelder recalled 1901 plantings on the Oberfelder ranch at Lodge Pole, noting frost ruined seed but proving artichokes can grow without irrigation in the county. He predicts artichoke sugar factories could arise along the Union Pacific and Burlington rights of way in Cheyenne county if proven viable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
R. Beecher Howell
Sidney
Col
Robert Oberfelder
Oberfelder
Lodge Pole
Three Local Intoxication Cases Reported This Week
Three people were taken to state hospitals last week from Sidney. Harry Smith was sent to the inebriate asylum at Lincoln and Melvin Loyd Bebe was taken to Hastings state hospital.
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Sidney
Harry Smith
Lincoln
Melvin Loyd Bebe
Hastings
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Senator Howell
Boy
Masons
B. D. Graham
Grand Island
Parent-Teachers Association
Mrs. George Louderback
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