Water Extension Bonds Proposed by Village Board in Sidney
The Village Board submits a special election proposal to issue 12500 dollars in Water Extension Bonds. The plan aims to enlarge and improve the water system and provide power from a newly built electric plant, reducing pumping costs. Officials argue municipal ownership safeguards public needs and detail tax impact as minimal compared with long term savings, urging support over private profit.
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Sidney
United States
L. O. Fundingsland
Gus Wellner
J. J. McIntosh
J. J. Parks
E. W. Ziebert
Village Board
School Ma'ams and Masters in Session in Sidney
The first teachers association of the school year met in Sidney last Saturday with lively attendance. County Superintendent Mrs. Stark presided and received praise for her efficiency. A strong program featured music by Dorothy Hart, Grace Hornaday, Dorothy Thornburg, Hazelle King, and a talented primary class recitation. Topics covered rural school needs, sewing and manual training, spelling, education for citizenship, and methods to educate for civic duties. Superintendent Braham presented Mrs. Stark with gifts in appreciation of her work and hard labor.
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Sidney
Stark
Dorothy Hart
Grace Hornaday
Dorothy Thornburg
Hazelle- King
Neubauer
Orphant Anna
C. O. Wiels
Florence Meade
Edith Oldershaw
John Stoddard
W. A. Pond
Cheyenne County
W. J. Braham
Wyoming
Pair of Riders Return From Cheyenne Football Trip
John Null and Fred Parks rode a motorcycle to Cheyenne for a football game last Saturday. They came back Sunday traveling from Potter, a distance of eighteen miles in twenty two minutes.
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John Null
Fred Parks
Cheyenne
Potter
Nebraska Nonpartisan Judiciary Law At Issue In Election
The Omaha Bee discusses Nebraska nonpartisan judiciary ballots. Douglas county voters face Chief Justice Reege District Judge English and County Judge Crawford up for renomination amid calls to retain proven service regardless of party. Trials highlight protection from partisan politics and focus on ability and public service.
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Nebraska
Douglas County
Supreme Court
Reege
English
Crawford
Omaha Bee
County Judge Election Statement Praises Incumbent
The county judge’s office is well administered and the records are a credit to the incumbent. Voters are urged to think seriously before making a change.
Railroad Notes Amid Winter Readiness
Robert Duncan returned Tuesday from a Denver business trip. A. E E. Dowell, a claim adjuster from North Platte, passed through Sidney on the way to Cheyenne. Union Pacific snow plow equipment is in good order for winter service. Albert Gade returns from eastern relatives and will rejoin the car department. Sidney is designated as a regular Store Department station with John McFatden named store keeper and a salary increase, reflecting his qualifications.
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Robert Duncan
Denver
A. E E. Dowell
North Platte
Sidney
Cheyenne
Union Pacific
Albert Gade
John McFatden
Ely family settles six miles northeast of town
The Ely family arrived Thursday from Sutton Nebraska with a carload of goods to establish a permanent home six miles northeast of town. They plan to improve their land and are impressed by the country’s appearance after a good harvest.
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Ely
Sutton
Nebraska
Sidney Honors Visit as Bryan Speaks Here
Secretary of State Bryan spoke in Sidney on Friday morning to a large crowd at the court house. He praised the initiative and referendum and equal suffrage while defending the administration on Mexican policy, tariffs, and the income tax. Bryan urged Nebraska to elect a Democratic legislature and closed after a forty minute address before departing for the north.
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William Jennings Bryan
Bryan
Hotel National
Joseph Oberfelder
National
Court House
Mr. Bryan
Oberfelder
Nebraska
Burlington
Sidney
Alliance
Dakota
District Court In Brief Session Adjourns With Rulings
Judge Grimes presided at an adjourned term Saturday disposing several cases. Schimpke vs School District No 40 favored the defendant. Wellner vs Simon Fishman County Treasurer favored the plaintiff with a permanent injunction restraining collection of last year’s three mil library levy. The treasurer was directed to refund about 267 dollars.
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Grimes
Schimpke
School District No
Wellner
Simon Fishman
Sneer Ieter
McElvoy and Kane Wed in Denver Ceremony
Herbert Emil McElvoy and Eugenia Kane of Denver were joined in marriage by County Judge Gapen at his office on October 20.
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Herbert Emil McElvoy
Eugenia Kane
Denver
Gapen
Vandemark and Donavan Wed in Denver Gapen Office
Horatio S Vandemark and Ollie Donavan both of Denver united in marriage by County Judge Gapen at his office on October 14.
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Horatio S. Vandemark
Ollie Donavan
Denver
Gapen
Christensen-Davis marriage in Potter September 14 event note
Peter Christensen and Lucetta Davis of Potter were married by County Judge Gapen at his office on October 14.
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Peter Christensen
Lucetta Davis
Potter
Gapen
Lloyd Flanders and La Nelle Ray wed in county court
Lloyd Flanders of Maretta and La Nelle Ray of Council Bluffs were married by County Judge Gapen at his office on October 20. The ceremony joined two residents in a formal union officiated in the judge’s chambers.
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Flanders—Ray
Lloyd Flanders
Maretta, N1
la Nelle Ray
Council Bluffs Trown
Gapen
Alstatt and Maggi Tie The Knot In Denver Ceremony
Carl M. Alstatt and Marie M. Maggi both of Denver were united in marriage by County Judge Gap en at his office on October 20.
Slaughter and Blackburn Tie In Denver On Oct 22
Samuel Slaughter of Denver and Lela Blackburn of Little Rock Arkansas were united in marriage by County Judge Gapen at his office on October 22.
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Slaughter—Blackburn
Samuel Slaughter
Denver
Lela Blackburn
Little Rock
Ark
Gapen
Alma Live at Tobin Opera House With Joe Weber
Alma is set to perform at the Tobin Opera House on Saturday November 7 as Joe Weber answers the famous question Alma Where Do You Live. The show promises an amused plot as Alma stays home to help a naive countryman avoid losing his fortune by courting her and audiences may witness it for a price.
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Joe Weber
Alma
Tobin Opera House
Frane
Countyrman
Death of Early Resident Fitch Dated 1914
Longtime local figure Grandpa Fitch died October 1, 1914, and was buried in Gillett, Wyoming. He left several sons who were prosperous stockmen in that region. His daughter married a son of E. P. Osgood, another county elder later living in the western area.
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Fitch
Gillett
Wyoming
E. P. Osgood
County council buys regulator clock for courthouse rotunda
The county fathers have purchased a fine new regulator clock for installation in the rotunda of the courthouse, a move aimed at improving timekeeping and ceremonial dignity in the building.
Omaha Posten offers Midst and bhist atlas for 1.00
Svenskar list Lis Omaha Posten edition in Vistern per dollar. A 200-year atlas with 24 pages is offered free. This keeps readers informed of a wartime atlas promotion and pricing details for a large 24 page atlas.
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Svenskar
Omaha Posten
Vistern
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Leslie Neubauer
Santa Claus
Hornaday
Tmat McA
Williams
Indianapolis News
Railroad Notes
C. W. Hornaday
Mdse. & Grain Co
McElvoy
Kane
Vandemark
Donavon
Christensen—Davis
Deutsche
Deutschland
Am Samstag
Sidney Zu Kommen
Diese Sache Zu Besprechen and Organisirren
Nathan Hale
Eva Miles
Wonder
Oberfelder & Co
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