Auto Crash Kills Mrs C L Jones Near St George Ranch
Mrs Jones is killed when her auto is struck at a private crossing four miles east of town by a freight train with sixty cars. Her husband C L Jones is badly bruised but survives. Coroner’s jury absolves all parties. funeral set for Hastings Nebraska. Jones family includes sons and daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. George Ranch
C. L. Jones
Colton
Sidney
J. J. Parks
J. A. Bentley
Ollie Camblin
A. S. Hardy
Louis Mann
W. F. Mowery
Lloyd Mann
Charles Vernon
Roach
Jones
Mrs. Jones
Hastings
Neb
C. C. Jones
Helen
Octavia Jones
Hastings Family Mourns After Tragedy Funeral Details
The passage notes Hastings residents among a funeral party including Rev erend and Mrs. T. C. Osborn of Scottsbluff and Mrs. Osborn, with W. J. Jones and wife from Omaha, Albert Chase of Boulder, and Arthur H. Jones, all connected to the deceased. The injured husband accompanies the body home, and the writer speaks of the community's deep sympathy amid the tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hastings
T. C. Osborn
Scottsbluff
Osborn
W. J. Jones
Omaha
Albert Chase
Boulder
Colorado
Arthur H. Jones
Local and Personal News Briefs
L. F. Cunningham and wife of Clara were in town Monday. Mich Fuscha of Lodgepole spent some hours Tuesday in Sidney. L. R. Barlow, County Commissioner, was up from Lodgepole, Monday. R. M. Perkins and family spent last Sunday with the Woolsey family in Dalton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. F. Cunningham
Clara
Mich Fuscha
Lodgepole
Sidney
L. R. Barlow
R. M. Perkins
Woolsey
Dalton
Bartholomew Family Visits Kimball Sunday
E. W. Bartholomew of Kimball traveled here Sunday with his son and daughter Mrs. George Davis. The trio were seen visiting friends and attending local activities during their stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Bartholomew of
Kimball
Mrs
George Davis
Wilhite Visits Slater Family Relative in Missouri
Order Wilhite of Slater Missouri visited Saturday for a stay with his uncle R EB L Jackson and the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order Wilhite
Slater
Missouri
R. EB. L. Jackson
Bayard visitors Called on relatives in Council Bluffs and Omaha
Mrs R J Kruse and children were from Bayard visiting acquaintances early in the week. Miss Eva Siedow and Miss Elizabeth Schroeder spent a week with relatives and friends in Council Bluffs and Omaha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Kruse
Bayard
Eva Siedow
Elizabeth Schroeder
Council Bluffs
Omaha
Mrs Sullivan and granddaughter visit Lowery home
Mrs J Sullivan and her granddaughter Katherine Cahill of Cheyenne visited the Lowery home after arriving Saturday night and staying through Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. &. Sullivan
Katherine Cahill
Cheyenne
Lowery
Prosperous North Divide farmers listed at city Saturday
The Beyers brothers Quinn brothers C. E. Higgins and wife and Henry Ehmke Jr and wife were among the prosperous North Divide farmers in the city Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beyers Brothers
Quinn Brothers
C. E. Higgins
Henry Ehmke, Jr
North Divide
Delzell Guest at Sidney Visit Amid Radcliffe Socials
Wilson S. Delzell son of the State Superintendent of Public Instruction spent the weekend in Sidney as guest of Edward Shoemaker and the Radcliffe young folks. He traveled from tiére to Kimball.
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Wilson S. Delzell
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Sidney
Edward Shoemaker
Radcliffe
Tiéré
Kimball
Miss Minnie Oldershaw Promoted to Bridgeport Schools
Miss Minnie Oldershaw is elected to teach the fourth and fifth grades in Bridgeport schools. The promotion rewards her hard work and commitment to professional improvement.
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Minnie Oldershaw
Bridgeport
Mrs Irwin Visits After Twenty Five Years Apart
Mrs Sidney Irwin of Forsythe Wyoming left Saturday to return home after visiting sister Mrs William Smith whom she had not seen in twenty five years. Cousin Mrs Ida Forgman from Denver, a yearly visitor, also departed Sunday for her home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Irwin
Forsythe
Wyoming
William Smith
Ida Forgman
Denver
Smith
Ducks From Garden Lake Feast At Metropolitan Hotel
Ed Ahrens J L Thomas and Geo Baker returned from the lakes in Garden County with a gunnysack full of ducks and on Wednesday evening invited a few friends to help eat them at the Metropolitan hotel. The spread was prepared in Mrs Frandsens best manner and greatly enjoyed by the highly favored guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Ahrens
J. L. Thomas
Geo. Baker
Garden County
Metropolitan Hotel
Mrs. Frandsen
Board to issue bids for municipal electric plant plan edits
Judge Grimes dissolved the temporary restraining order against the Board of Trustees and the board will call for news bids for the municipal electric light and heating plant. Engineer Hollister met with the board on Monday and was instructed to revise plans so the total cost stays within the $22,500 bond issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trustees
Grimes
Municipal Electric Light
Hollister
Western Nebraska Farmer Shows Wheat Yield Challenge
F C Johnson wrapped up threshing on his Cham bers precinct ranch. He tallied 3284 bushels from 180 acres in one field, a rate of over twenty one and a half bushels per acre in a drought period. At a dollar a bushel, he faces costs before the next crop, raising questions about farming profitability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. C. Johnson
Chamber’s
St George Ranch Sale Closed To Iowa Buyers
A St George ranch east of Sidney, a famed Lodgepole valley stock property, was sold by Charles L. Jones to eastern investors Oscar Land of Stratford and William P Teal and Company. The 2560 acre property includes dairy facilities, stock buildings, and irrigable land, with possession set for March 1 1915. The Swenson Land Company facilitated the Monday closing, with cash and property reportedly exceeding $100,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swenson Land Company
St. George
Charles L. Jones
Oscar Land
Stratford
Iowa
William P. Teal and Company
Sidney
Lodgepole Valley
Jones
Jones Live Stock Company
Lund
Railroad Notes from the Ogden to Omaha Junket
Operator C W Simons returns from Ohio to care for a sick relative. John Costello resumes yard switching, with Frank Schroeder in the time keepers office. Sam Wolfe is on the sick list. A ten man Committee on Obsolete and Useless material toured U P lines by rail car from Ogden to Omaha, traveling about 100 miles daily with two engineers. Members included Fries, Nelson, Scott, Grant, Souser, Holbrook, and Conkling. The trip appeared as a pleasant outing amid rail work.
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C. W. Simons
Ohio
John Costello
Time Keepers
Frank Schroeder
U. P
Ogden
Omaha
Fries
Nebraska
Nelson
Scott
Grant
Souser
Holbrook
Conkling
Spend the dolar in the Wonder Basement.
Hornaday's Phone 23. A brief classifieds style notice urging expenditure in a wonder basement, featuring Hornaday's phone contact for inquiries.
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Wonder
Hornaday
Appointment of Lodgepole and Dalton Postmasters
Mrs. Cora B. Barlow of Lodgepole is named postmaster after civil service exam taken in Sidney. six applicants competed. Her husband, Commissioner Barlow, has served as postmaster for sixteen years. J. C. Frandsen, Dalton druggist, is appointed postmaster at Dalton, succeeding W. S. Woolsey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora B. Barlow
Lodgepole
Sidney
Benedict XV Elected Pope Succeeds Pius X at Rome
Cardinal Giacomo Della Chiesa was elected pope on Thursday by the sacred college in Rome to succeed the late Pius X. He becomes Benedict XV, the youngest cardinal in the group, elevated just three months ago by Pius X, and is not yet sixty. The election came on an early ballot after deliberations from Monday evening until Thursday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacred College
Rome
Pius X
Benedict XV
The Carnival as Seen Here by Norden's Carnival Company
Norden's Carnival Company performed this week attracting good crowds and solid earnings. The Firstrel Band stood out with notable tones. Early evenings were cold and wet, but crowds improved, and Sidney maintained a reputation for attracting spenders, despite the overworked carnival game.
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Sidney
Norden
County Fair Plans Set For September Event
The County Fair officers and committee announce plans for a county fair on September 17 18 and 19 with a strong race program and various attractions. They express belated but enthusiastic effort and confidence in a successful event.
Marriage of El mer Youngland and Helen McCarty
El mer Youngland wed Miss Helen McCarty from the locality about two weeks ago. The couple toured briefly and visited Sidney en route. Mr. and Mrs. N I Johnson hosted a family dinner in their honor. A K Greenlee and wife drove them to Kimball for a reception before they headed to Mr. Youngland's Colorado ranch to reside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Youngland
Helen McCarty
Sidney
N. I. Johnson
A. K. Greenlee
Kimball
Mr. Youngland
Colorado
Dr Warrick Appoints Eye Ear Nose Throat Clinic
Dr Warrick the Specialist will meet eye ear nose and throat patients and those needing glasses fittings at the Metropolitan Hotel in Sidney on Tuesday September 8.
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Dr. Warrick
Metropolitan Hotel
Sidney
Dalton Visitors Mix In County Seat Tale
William Waite of Dalton and G H Willis of Dalton were in the county seat on Tuesday. Neal Thompson from Dalton came Monday, with Hiram Weyerts also present Monday. Sobright Peters owns a new car, and Wm Minshall with Mrs Minshall visited Wednesday. IT Scott publisher Ster ling Advocate was a fraternal visitor Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neal Thompson
Dalton
Hiram Weyerts
Weyerts
Wm. Minshall
Lodgepole
IT. Scott
The
Sterling Advocate
H C Christensen and Brother Dalton Visit Town
H C Christensen and brother Albert of Dalton were in town Tuesday with Christensen registering his new car in the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Christensen
Brother Albert
Dalton
Mrs J W McDaniel and Children Return From Lodgepole Visit
Mrs J W McDaniel and her children returned Sunday after a happy week spent with numerous Lodgepole friends, sharing stories and hospitality during the stay.
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J. W. McDaniel
Mantor Couple Return From Coast Trip This Week
Dr. H. E. Mantor and his wife came back Tuesday evening after a coast trip, stating they enjoyed every minute and mile of their travel with sightseeing and experiences along the route.
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H. E. Mantor
Mrs Knouse Visits York Nebraska Parents This Weekend
Mrs Charles Knouse of York Nebraska visited Saturday for a fortnight with her parents Mr and Mrs David Hui.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Knouse
York
Nebraska
David Hui
Sherman of Omaha Visits County for Land Interests
Charles R. Sherman of Omaha was in town Wednesday looking after land interests he holds in this county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles R. Sherman
Omaha
Miss Muenstermann Cleared to Leave Hospital Today
Miss Muenstermann will be permitted to leave the hospital today, convalescing from the operation for appendicitis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Muenstermann
Mrs Chester McDaniel and Daughter Return from La Junta
Mrs Chester McDaniel and her daughter arrived Tuesday evening after spending a fortnight with relatives in La Junta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester McDaniel
la Junta
Miss Mary Clark Returns Home From Cheyenne Visit
Miss Mary Clark arrived Wednesday evening after a two month stay in Cheyenne with her sister Mrs Alya Witters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Clark
Cheyenne
Alya Witters
Father Link Returns From State Trip For Church Work
Father Link came home Wednesday evening from a business trip to the eastern part of the state. He visited Kearney and Omaha in the interests of his church work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Link
Kearney
Omaha
Lillian Barton Hosts Denver Visitor at Friday Teatime
Lillian Barton entertained a few girl friends Friday afternoon last week in honor of Muriel Wilson, Myrtle Fishman's little friend from Denver. A jolly time was enjoyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Barton
Muriel Wilson
Myrtle Fishman
Denver
Miss Katherine Greenlee Leaves For Minatare High School
Miss Katherine Greenlee departs last evening to take work at Minatare High School preferring closer to home over remaining post at Woodriver.
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Katherine Greenlee
Minatare High School
Woodriver
Catholic Picnic Draws Large Crowd After Rain Clears
A Catholic picnic last Saturday proved immensely successful with clear air and ideal conditions. Swimming emerged as a favorite pastime among attendees, who enjoyed the revived outdoors after the rain cleared dust and impurities.
House party at Swatzlander ranch near Peetz hosts youths
This week a house party lasting several days was held at the Swatzlander ranch near Peetz. Miss Carmen acted as chaperone for the young girls. Dorothy and Gene Swatzlander were the hostesses, with Beulah Grabil, Myrtle Fishman, and Muriel mentioned among attendees.
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Swatzlander
Peetz
Carmen
Dorothy
Gene Swatzlander
Grabil
Myrtle Fishman
Muriel
Belle Stafford Wins First Money Again
The Telegraph Piano Contest counted votes after the second tally. Belle Stafford gained most since August 5 and won ten dollars in gold, while Ethel Wright had the second highest gain and earned five dollars. The final tally on September 14 will decide the piano ownership, with votes accepted at the First National Bank lobby during business hours.
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Margaret Siefer
Cece
Ethel Wright
Clara Hand
Vn Sieton
Fern Lippincott
Messrs. Barlow
Neubauer
Fundingsland
Miss
First National Bank
Needed Room Found at Sidney Post Office
The Sidney post office, crowded by rising business, expanded into the rear Masonic building. The Masons removed a partition this week, adding floor and wall space. Postmaster McIntosh and staff welcome the change, with a south door now handling mail sacks and avoiding drags through the main entrance.
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Sidney
Masonic
McIntosh
Taylor Moore nuptials held at Methodist parsonage
Horace W. Taylor and Stella M. Moore of Denver were married at the Methodist parsonage on August 31 with Rev. EE Hayes officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace W. Taylor
Stella M. Moore
Denver
Methodist Parsonage
EE. J. Hayes
Mrs Braham Returns From Grove City Visit
Mrs W J Braham and her young son have returned from a summer visit to Grove City Pennsylvania. They traveled by train and stopped for meals along the way noting the distance on the map. Mrs Braham, raised in Pennsylvania, finds the climate less desirable than that of Sidney where she now resides.
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W. J. Braham
Grove City
Pennsylvania
Sid
Frost Report Sparks Varied Morning Accounts
Observers report no frost in the early hours after a chilly night. Some late risers around nine o’clock claim a light frost, while those up at five a.m. saw no white damp or frost traces.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mr. Jones
Hut
Sidney Mercantile
BIG Ranch
Railroad Notes
Sam Wolfe
Cardinal Giacomo Della Chiesa
Nordens Carnival Company
C. W. Hornaday Mdse. & Grain Co
William Waite
A. M. Nelson
Potter
G. H. Willis
Sobright Peters
Henry Vick of
D. A. Hurd of
Anthony Johnson
Broadwater
Co. O. Aldrup
Gerry Ganson
W. C. Couch
Belle Stafford
Taylor—Moore
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