Death Sentence for Charles Nichols in Nebraska Case
The State of Nebraska pursues first degree murder charges against Charles Nichols for the June 17, 1921 killing of Emma Carow near the Carow ranch east of Dalton. Trial unfolds with jury selection completed and defense citing brain storm elements as part of strategy.
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Nebraska
Charles Nichols
Emma Carow
Carow Ranch
Dalton
Sidney
W. P. Miles
Cheyenne
Wyoming
J. L. Tewell
A. E B. Warren
Hodgkin
J. E. Willits
Hastings
Henry Blome
Charles Nichola
Lewa
Willits
Lena Carow
Dr. Hedlund
Henry Vick
Marie
Sidney Creamery Company opens at former Logan plant
New Creamery H. L. Gerard of the Sidney Produce Co. and A. Ammerman, experienced butter maker, have purchased the butter making equipment from the Logan County Creamery Company and moved it to their up-to-date quarters in the original ice plant. They invite visitors to inspect every corner of their plant and ask Sidney people to give their home industry a fair trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Gerard
Sidney Produce Co
8. A. Ammerman
Logan County Creamery Company
Sidney Creamery Company
Sidney
Youngs Find New Home in Bridgeport After Sidney Years
Leo Young and his wife settle in Bridgeport enjoying the new locale after many years in Sidney. They appreciate the prospects and warmth of new surroundings but miss Sidney friends, as native townsfolk often do when relocating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Young
Bridgeport
Sidney
Architect Berlinghof Inspects East End School Progress
George A Berlinghof, architect of the new east end school, was here early in the week for final inspection and pronounced the work fine in nearly all. Archer L Burnham of Lincoln Nebraska, connected with the Normal Training Department of the State University, spoke briefly at chapel period with a concise address.
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George A. Berlinghof
East End
Archer L. Burnham
Lincoln
Nebraska
State University
Sidney Court Draws Massive Out-of-Town Attendance
About ten thousand county residents and visitors crowded Sidney as court ran its long docket with twelve jury cases including five criminal matters and numerous cases of broad interest. A large share of precincts sent people to the county seat, creating a busy scene all week.
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Sidney
New Value Placed On School Land
Morrill county commissioners joined peers from Cheyenne Banner and Kimball counties to confer on the reappraisement of school land as directed by the state department. The gathering aimed to set new valuations impacting school lands across the region.
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Morrill County
Cheyenne County
Kimball
Banner County
State Department
Child Hurts After Street Accident Injures Maxine Goodwyn
Maxine Goodwyn and her parents Sara Goodwyn express gratitude as the five year old recovers from facial cuts bruises and shoulder wounds after being struck by a car driven by a thirteen year old boy. The family notes the incident highlights the need for safer street passage for children.
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Charles Goodwyn
Maxine
Sara Goodwyn
Falsified Check In Sidney By Prizefighter Visitor
A young man named Rivers, posing as a prize fighter, arrived in Sidney Thursday and forged D. R. Campbell’s name and F. L. White lock endorsement on a check, cashing it at Western Drug Company before leaving on the next westbound train. He claimed Omaha connections to link with Sidney men and has not been apprehended.
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Rivers
Sidney
D. R. Campbell
F. L. Whitelock
Western Drug Company
Omaha
State Journal
Campaign visits by Lincoln grain grower to county elevators
Local Grain Growers leader Mr. Crawford of Lincoln is visiting the county this week to secure support for the U S Grain Growers Association. He is meeting with elevator men and farmers and receiving warm backing. Field agents G E Burke of Gurley and Forrest Knox of Dix are listed for Cheyenne and Kimball counties.
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Mr. Crawford
Lincoln
U. S. Grain Growers Association
G. E. Burke
Gurley
Cheyenne County
Forrest Knox
Dix
Kimball County
Armistice Day Celebration Planned in Sidney 1921
The Armistice Day program for Sidney Nebraska on November 1 1921 involves ex service men and the American Legion. Merchants will suspend business while the day honors World War I veterans with a parade, awards for floats and autos, a service certificate presentation, football game Sidney Legion versus Cheyenne Town, wrestling and boxing bouts, and a Hardy Hall dance. Plan to join the event and support local ex service men.
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Sidney
American Legion
PAG Hee Wee
Athesne
Sidney Merchant
BOM Tech
Cheyenne Town
Sidney Legion
Schumann
Dr. Witham
Dr. Roche
Shorty Marsh
Pearson
Frits Range
Fullbeck
Bassett
Guy Dedrick
Paul Jones
Dan
Root
Oakley Otten
Big Legion
Hardy Hall
Cheyenne County
National American Legion Convention Opens in Kansas City
Thirty four American Legion members and their families have begun travel to the third national convention to be held in Kansas City from October Silat to November 2. Members may depart as late as Sunday morning, with guidance to arrive by Saturday night to avoid confusion. Last minute travelers may obtain their identification certificates from I. L. Pindell at the Sidney post office after Thursday night.
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American Legion
Kansas City
I. L. Pindell
Sidney Post Office
Death of Local G A R Veteran F E Johnson
Death of veteran F E Johnson a G A R member who had lived here for years occurred at his Colorado home on Wednesday no further details available.
All Saints Day Services Noted at Christ Episcopal
All Saints Day is observed on Tuesday November 2 with services at 9 00 am 10 00 am and 7 45 pm at Christ Episcopal Church Memorial flowers will be received for those who have passed away during the year.
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Christ Episcopal Church
Sidney Chamber Endorses Parking System At Luncheon
The Sidney Chamber of Commerce met for a Wednesday luncheon with M. W. Osborn presiding. The group kept a brisk, profitable discussion and formally approved continuing the current parking system in Sidney.
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Sidney
Park curb parking and cautious city driving proposed
The committee discussed curb parking revision to keep the engine running for brief stops and urged prudent driving over fixed speed limits in the city. C W West added to merchant advertising committee delayed by a member’s death. Osborn named F L White Lock chairman for the next luncheon.
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C. W. West
Osborn
F. L. Whitelock
Farm sale near Dalton ends with brisk bidding
The Carow farm sale of Mrs Lena Carow occurred Wednesday on the east Dalton farm. Brisk bidding reduced the lot at fair prices as the family, following the murder of daughter Emma Carrow, contemplates moving to Colorado Springs with Marie staying behind. Two Dix families will lease the farm next year.
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Lena Carow
Dalton
Carow
Emma Carrow
Marie
Colorado Springs
Dix
Garage Fire Destroys Vehicle At West Avenue
Monday near one o'clock a fire destroyed a garage and its auto at 601 West Avenue. Firemen battled strong winds, saving the house though the fire spread to it and caused partial damage. Buildings and furniture were insured. garage and car were total losses.
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B.i Copley
Qua Ave
Julesburg Team Returns Home for Northeastern Showdown
Julesburg High School gridiron squad hosts a strong northeastern Colorado rival as Chappell edged them by a slim margin in a recent tilt. The upcoming clash promises high drama similar to the Gering Sidney showdown, and locals are urged to turnout and back the team.
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Julesburg
Colorado
Chappell
Early Stage Driver Jake Crelly Remembered in Kansas History
Pittsburg Kansas notes recount the death of Jake Crelly a stage driver on the Sidney to Camp Clark route in 1877. The item also advertises shelled corn at Union Pacific stockyards priced at 3734 cents per bushel and a laundry service callout from Sidney Lumber Co.
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Pittsburg
Kansas
Jake Crelly
Sidney
Camp Clark
Union Pacific
Good Business Calls For Bonds In Sidney Vote
Tomorrow is the day to vote on bonds for the school district. The floating debt now stands at 60000 with seven percent interest, while bonds would bear six percent. Taking up the old debt via bonds saves eleven percent and should be passed at par.
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Sidney
No Place Like Home Sidney Lumber Co Ad
Local classified fragment notes Sidney Lumber Co and a dentist Dr F L Snell in Neubauer Building. Includes taxi phone line 161 and general contact cues for services in a small town ad context.
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Sidney Lumber CO
Sidney Lumber
F. L. Snell
Neubauer Bidg
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W. T. Kabse
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Youngs
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Fkart
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Sidney Post
National American Legion Convention
F. E. Johnson
Chamber of Commerce
Miss Hammer
Frieda Hammer
Laramie
Medicine Row
Methodist Church
Hearts of the World
Laramie University
Oberfelder Clothing
Nebr
the American Bank
Tomer
Nebraska State Bank
Jesse OC. McNish
Martin W. Dimery
Presid
Eugene D. McAllister
George B. Taylor
James L. MclIntosh
John L. McCarthy
Cashie
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