Notables Rally as Simmons Heads Campaign Tour
Wednesday night drew a large crowd at the Tobin Opera House for a Republican rally headlined by Robert Simmons, candidate for Congress. E L Uptegrove presided as J B Kroh spoke on curbing state expenses, while A R Humphrey discussed the short term in Congress and reform. Charles H Randall and Mrs Mary Hight followed with remarks on women voters and current issues, Randall’s straightforward charm energizing attendees from all persuasions.
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Robert Simmons
Tobin Opera House
E. L. Uptegrove
Republican County Central Committee
J. 8
Kroh
Eroh
A. R. Humphrey
Congress
Mosca P. Kinkaid
Kinkaid
Robert G. Simmons
Simmons
Simmoned
Sidney
Charles H. Randall
Mary Hight
Chicago
Hodgkin
Chorsen
Hight
Ance
Swanson to Speak at Tobin Opera House Friday
Speaker H. J. Swanson, a candidate for state senator, will address Bidney residents Friday October 27 at 8 p.m. at Tobin Opera House. He aims to meet many people and share his message.
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H. J. Swanson
Bidney
Tobin Opera House
Mr. Swanson
Republican Strengthen County Committee
The County Republican Central Committee reorganized after vacancies from removals and outsized duties. Leon Fine resigned as chairman, EF L Uptegrove named chairman, Ruth Hodgkin vice chair, A Jy Jorgenson secretary, J W Johnson treasurer, with authority to fill vacancies. Meetings planned daily through the election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County
Republican Central Committee
Leon Fine
Denver
Bidney
Nebr
J. C. McNish
Republican County Central Committee
Fine
EF. L. Uptegrove
Uptegrove
Ruth Hodgkin
A. Jy Jorgenson
J. W. Johnson
Literary Day of Woman's Club at Club Room
The Woman's Club met in literary class on Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Pettibone as hostess. A strong attendance heard an English themed program featuring a ballad by Mrs. Kennedy backed by Mrs. Doran at the piano. Mrs. West reviewed Far to Seek, Mrs. Golding discussed Arnold Bennett, and Miss Cultra displayed English art pictures.
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West
Arnold Bennett
Golding
Miss Cultra
Sidney Ladies Attend North Platte State Club Meeting
Mrs Ruth Hodgkin presides as delegate of the B M S Club of Sidney. Mrs Helen Johnson and Mrs Mabel Matteson join fellow club ladies at the state federation gathering in North Platte this week to learn and teach along club activities.
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Ruth Hodgkin
Helen Johnson
Mabel Matteson
Federation
North Platte
Hold-Up Attempt Outside Commercial Cafe Targeted Mr Young
Monday night near Mr. Young's home the Commercial Cafe proprietor repelled would be robbers who aimed to seize the evening receipts. Police believe the assailants possibly local and aware of the business earnings.
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Mr. Young
Commercial Cafe
Young
Prominent Gustafson Visits Sidney for Agriculture Talks
C H Gustafson a leading national agrical figure and former state Farmers Union president met county agricultural leaders in Sidney on Kidney Wednesday to discuss a district court case and farm organization issues.
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C. H. Gustafson
Gustafson
Farmers Union
United States Grain Growers Association
Foreign Missionary Society Meeting at MFE Parsonage
The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society met Friday afternoon with Mrs. Kilburn at the MFE parsonage. A splendid program was arranged, interesting and instructive on foreign work. Officers elected: President Mrs. Chesebro, Vice President Mrs. O. R. Owens, Secretary Mrs. Martin, Corresponding Secretary Miss Smith, Treasurer Mrs. Thayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Foreign Missionary
West End Club Dines at Union Pacific Hotel
The West End Club met last Friday at the Union Pacific hotel with Dr and Mrs Witham presiding and a complete spread and orderly service. Guests included Mr and Mrs CG Golding. After dining, the party went to the Withams home for several cheerful hours.
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West End
Union Pacific
Witham
CG Golding
Withams
Brace of Parties at Del Pranso Bridge Club
Miss LaRue Haworth hosted the Del Pranso Bridge Club on Friday night two weeks ago with Miss Evelyn Doran winning the prize. A luncheon followed. The club met last Friday with Miss Doran and Miss Cultra taking high honors. Refreshments were served.
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del Pranso Bridge Club
LaRue Haworth
Evelyn Doran
Miss Doran
Miss Cultra
Mrs Barker Hosts Kensington with Mrs Willis McBride Guest
Mrs Barker entertained at her Kensington gathering last Friday afternoon in honor of her sister Mrs Willis McBride who has been visiting for a month. Decorations featured artistic wreaths of natural autumn leaves and refreshments were enjoyed as a fitting close to the event.
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P. W. Barker
Kensington
Willis McBride
Death of Evelina Brauer Aged 16 Months
Evelina Brauer, the 16 month old daughter of Mr and Mrs Emanuel Brauer, died at her grandparents home in this city after two weeks illness. Funeral services were held at the grandparents home with Rev Ludwig officiating. The remains were buried in the German Lutheran church yard ten miles south of Sidney beside other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ewelina Fraver
Emanuel Brauer
Herman Brauer
Ludwig
Sidney
Preachers Conference at Sidney Draws Ministers and Visitors
Last Thursday the Sidney Preachers Conference gathered at the local church with morning and afternoon sessions. Visiting speakers included Wilson from St Louis Missouri, C L Smith from Lincoln, and Chas E Cobbey of Corner University. Also speaking were Rev Leslie of Scottsbluff Rev Cooper of Gering and Rev John Hewitson of Sidney. Inspiring addresses were enjoyed by attendees from Sidney and nearby towns with lively discussions.
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Sidney
The
Christian Church
Wilson
St.Louis
Missouri
C. L. Smith
Lincoln
Chas. E. Cobbey
Corner University
Leslie
Scottsbluff
Cooper
Gering
John Hewitson
Wreck at Kimball disrupts Union Pacific traffic
A fast express derailed in front of Kimball station on Monday, with a pullman coach and eight express cars leaving the rails. One engine damaged track about 180 feet. no injuries reported. Wrecking crews from Sidney and Cheyenne cleared the site quickly, keeping one track in service and trains on schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific
Kimball
Sidney
Cheyenne
Scottsbluff Beats Sidney In Local Football Clash
The Scottsbluff high school team defeated Sidney 23 to 0 on the local field last Friday. The Scottsbluff lineup changes boosted their punch while Sidney, usually peppy, was outplayed. Coach Green promises renewed energy in today’s game against Alliance.
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Scottsbluff High School
Scottsbluff
Sidney
Green
Alliance
Blake Hanna Travels to Denver on Business Tuesday
Blake Hanna traveled to Denver on Tuesday for a business mission. The trip appears to involve professional engagements and planning activities in the city.
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Blake Hanna
Denver
Vote for Cheyenne County Fair Bonds
County residents are urged to approve bonds to build permanent fair facilities. The letter argues temporary buildings are costly and unsatisfactory, and a county fair fosters community, competition, and better agricultural and crafts displays. Building materials are affordable now, supporting a lasting annual fair starting next year.
Fort Russell Defeats Sidney Legion Team Football game report
Fort Russell Thirteenth Cavalry defeated Sidney American Legion eleven 19 to 7 Sunday afternoon before about 600 spectators. The contest featured fast play and hard hitting with much football skill on display. Cavalry players included a West Point graduate and others named Bassett Schroeder Maueer Lowe Otten and Snyder. Sidney fans praised the hospitality shown to visiting drivers and supporters.
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Thirteenth Cavalry
Sidney American Legion
Agth’ Cavalry
Agare‘ition
Westpoint
Kenneth Bassett
Frank Schroeder
Fred Maueer
Bill Lowe
Oakley Otten
Ben Snyder
Sidney
Fast Cars Entered for Auto Races at Fair Grounds
Robt Weir promotes auto races at the fair grounds on West Lincoln Highway Sunday October 20 under the local American Legion post. Twelve cars already entered with more expected. Drivers include Geo Beyer Dalton Nebraska Ernestt Brown Greenwood Noel Bullock North Platte Clarence Gregg Glen Rock Bridport Motor Co Chadron O D Slayter Bidney Lyle Badenmer Sturgis Tom Garrett Franklin Bruce Wahn Chadron Martin Ford Dehkosh H Golden and others. Speeds expected to top prior marks on a half mile track in one of the fastest events in the country.
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Robt. Weir
Fair Grounds
West Lincoln
American Legion Post
Geo
Beyer
Dalton
Nebraska
Ernestt Brown
Greenwood
Noel FE. Bullock
North Platte
Pace
Chadron
O.D- Slayter
Bidney
Lyle Badenmer
Sturgis
South
Dakota
Tom Garrett
Franklin
Bridgeport Motor Co
Bruce Wahn
Hoboke
Colorado
Martin Ford
Sidney
Library Board Adds Reference Works and New Fiction
The Library Board purchased ten volumes of Home and School Reference Work edited by Rocheleau to aid youths visiting the library. New fiction for the coming month includes Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm alongside titles by Squire, December Love, Covered Wagon, Rough Hewp, What Timmy Did, The Dust Flower, and nearby author Herbert Stromberg from Rotter visited the city on Monday.
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Library Board
Rocheleau
Department of Human Knowledge
Rebecca
Sunnybrook Farm
Canfield
Timmy
Baail Klog
Armistice Day Program Planned by American Legion
The American Legion and Woman's Auxiliary outline a community Armistice Day schedule. A parade starts at 10 am followed by an 11 am ceremony at the U S A building. A 1 30 pm football game Sidney Legion versus Fort Russell, then boxing at Tobin Opera House at 7 30 pm and a dance at Hardy Hall at 8 30 pm.
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American Legion and
Woman's Auxiliary
Sidney Legion
Fort Russell
Tobin Opera House
Hardy Hall
Ministers and Co-Workers Meet in Sidney
Ministers and their wives gathered in Sidney last Monday to form a ministerial association. Attendees included Rev. and Mrs. Birmingham Oshkosh Rev. Kendall and daughter Chappell Rev. Braley Lodgepole Rev. Moore Gurley Rev. Wilcox Kimball Mr. and Mrs. Chesebro Sidney and Rev. Pruitt Potter. W Kilburn Sidney elected president Staley secretary Moore treasurer.
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Sidney
Birmingham
Oshkosh
Kendall
Chappell
Braley
Lodgepole
Moore
Gurley
Wilcox
Kimball
Chesebro
Pruitt
Potter
W. Kilburn
Staley
Nichols Appeals Case Before Supreme Court
Attorney A E Warren traveled to Lincoln last Friday to present Charles Nichols in the Supreme Court. Nichols, convicted in Cheyenne county district court for the murder of Emma Carow of Dalton, has appealed the verdict. A hearing date has been set and the case stands as argued. Local residents, who knew the participants and evidence, dismiss any insanity defense or accident claims.
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A. E.warren
Lincoln
Charles Nichols
Supreme Court
Nichols
Cheyenne County
Emma Carow
Dalton
W. M. B. Club Holds Afternoon Meeting at Mrs Haskins
W. M. B. Club members arrived from various areas to Mrs. Haskins home for a light two course luncheon and a busi ness session planning winter activities. An special meeting discussed political issues of the day and the group planned an all day Thanksgiving gathering with Mrs. Goodwin in November.
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W. M. B. Club
Haskins
Our Sick Folks Away Updates From Denver and Omaha Hospitals
Gus Wellner in a Denver hospital reports feeling fine and expects to be home in about ten days after a successful operation. Mrs. Louis Larson in an Omaha hospital shows limited improvement, her daughter writing from there. Mrs. V.Klein is under study and treatment in a Denver hospital and is very comfortable. Mr. Klein visited to be with her as eastern specialists examine her eye.
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Gus Wellner
Denver
Louis Larson
Omaha
Birthday Celebration for Mr and Mrs Bettendorf
Mr and Mrs Henry Bettendorf marked Mrs Bettendorf’s 83rd birthday at home last Monday. She remains vigorous as she watches the world go round and helps furnish the power. A dinner crafted by her and assisted by daughter H T Doran fed relatives. A surprise party from neighbors followed, celebrating a long life of good deeds.
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Henry Bettendorf
Bettendorf
Sidney Chamber Holds Farewell for Dr Mantor at Meeting
A large Sidney Chamber of Commerce gathering honored outgoing chairman Dr. Mantor with speeches and praise. Attendees included W J Courtright who urged optimism despite hard times and noted land gains for independent owners, plus remarks by W L Elswick and county officials. Tom Pool to chair next week.
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Sidney Chamber of Commerce
H. E. Mantor
Sidney High School Orchestra
Prof. Backer
Backer
W. J. Courtright
Fremont
Nebraska
W. L. Elswick
Crawford Courier
Tom Pool
Times
Elswick
Knights’ of Pythias
Glen’ Bales
Farmers Union
Mrr
Rutherland
R. P. Kepler
Chamber of Commerce
Mantor
Kepler
Dr. Mantor
Chamber
St Patrick’s Bazaar and Supper at St Patrick’s Church
The annual St Patrick’s Church bazaar and supper will be held November 15 and 16. Visitors can enjoy various booths fancy work candy and other items. Supper on both nights and dancing on an excellent floor with good music. The Catholic ladies promise a royal welcome and a fine time for all attendees.
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St. Patrick’s Church
Too Much People Tour Through Dalton Divide
John Livoni hosted a sightseeing tour for stock men on a Wednesday near the Dalton Divide. Guy Wright and four companions, driving 27 sheep loads to Omaha, paused to feed livestock and commented on the crowded country. Wright’s ranch lies about 85 miles across the boundary.
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John Livoni
Dalton Divide
Lorenso
Guy Wright
Mr. Livoni
Omaha
Mr. Wright
Also Mentioned on This Page
Republican Strengthen County Committee
Literary Day of Woman’s Club
Foreign Missionary Society Meeting
Mrs. Barker Enterains
Evelina Brauer
Preachers’ Conference
Cheyenne County Fair
Herbert Stromberg
Rotter
Legion’s
Nichols Appeals
St. Patrick’s Wal
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