County Board approves premiums for fair and repairs in Cheyenne County
Cheyenne County Nebraska Board of County Commissioners met in Sidney on September 5 1916 with all members present. They approved spending for window repairs at the courthouse from Chamberlin Metal Strip Co and authorized warrants for the county fair premiums five cents per inhabitant. The board also accepted a lease from Union Pacific Railroad and listed numerous audited expenses including salaries supplies jail repairs and coroner services with multiple individuals and firms named in the detailed claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Sidney
Cheyenne
County
Nebraska
Board of County Commissioners
Cheyenne County
L. R. Barlow
N. H. ‘Troelstrup
Frank X. Rihn
C. S. Radcliff
H. T. Doran
A. D
Chamberlin Metal Strip Company
Chamberlin
Anna McFadden
County Institute
Gus Wellenr
Witereas
Union Pacific Railroad Company
Frank X
Rihnn
H. Troelstrup
Water in Large Gors Causes Big Wreck
A heavy Tuesday night rain and a subsequent cloud burst in the Herdon area, fourteen miles west of Sidney, flooded the region to two feet depth and a mile wide for about two hours. An eastbound freight train carrying wheat, lumber, and ties derailed on a bridge near the mule post, twenty three cars tumbling into a ditch. No crew injuries reported as debris cleared and the bridge replaced by afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herdon
Sidney
Mule Post
Julesburg
Style Show and Wood Demonstration at Cheyenne County Trading Co
Cheyenne County Trading Company prepares for the fair next week with a top floor theatre seating over two hundred. A style show will parade a large family in early fall and winter styles while visiting biscuit and coffee company demonstrators will be in the basement. Free tickets admit the basement demonstrations during fair week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne County Trading Company
Shoulder Dislocation In Players Bout During Threshing Day
Oscar Johnson son of N P Johnson sustained a shoulder dislocation after a playful wrestling match. He was brought to his sister Mrs Robert Dyke's home for medical care and is resting. Also visiting from Beaver City Nebraska are Mr and Mrs Walter Cornell and family with their former pastor A I May, who travels to annual conference. Nina Braasch of Emposia Kansas will stay in Sidney with sister Nora Braasch and plans to open an art studio with the millinery store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Johnson
N. P Johnson
Robert Dyke
Walter Cornell
Beaver City
Nebraska
A. I. May
May
Nina Braasch
Emposia
Kansas
Sidney
Nora Braasch
Union Holds Business Session to Elect Officers
The Frances Willard W. C. T U met with Mrs. 0. R Owen on Friday September 1 for the annual election of officers resulting in Mrs A McCann as President Mrs R Owen as Vice President Mrs Perry as Secretary Mrs I M Davison as Corresponding Secretary and Mrs L Mur less as Treasurer After the business hour the hostess served ice cream and cake The group adjourned to meet with Mrs McCann on October 6
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Willard W. C. TU
0. R Owen
A. McCann
R. Owen
Perry
I. M. Davison
Murless
McCann
Farmers Union Store Room Near Finished Near Union Pacific Track
The Farmers Union store building rises rapidly on their lot opposite a Union Pacific work track, a favorable site for freight handling and wagon loading. Mrs Amelia Donley of Buffalo is visiting the Klein home this week. See F A King for abstracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Union
Union Pacific
Amelia Donley
Buffalo, New York
Klein
Old Greenlee Corner Sold at Auction in Sidney
The frame double building housing the Sidney Mercantile Company was sold to John Walsh of Sidney Draw for 260 dollars last Saturday. Bidders passed on higher offers to meet the requirement that the structure be removed within ten days, leaving a rich pile of lumber and dimension stock. Some reservations were noted, including one staircase and shelving, marking the end of an era for a nearly fifty year old Sidney landmark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Mercantile Company
John Walsh
Sidney Draw
Sidney
Auto Polo Races Draw Crowd and Thrilling Drops
Auto polo races Tuesday drew a good crowd with about one hundred autos present. Two cars competed at once, each carrying a driver and polo player, while three reserve vehicles stood by. Frequent breakdowns and wheel jams added to the excitement as contestants dodged mishaps in a dangerous form of sport.
Long Wheeling Trip Rewarded by Wind
Glenn Jackson and Gerald Wallace returned last week from a 1200 mile auto trip. They filed on a half section of land in Moffat county Colorado, believing the area offers good soil, climate and water with potential railroad development. The land is level with trees, in a northwest Colorado county recently noted for its promise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Jackson
Gerald Wallace
Moffat
Colorado
Sidney Mercantile Brings Free Dance and Fresh Pastries
The Sidney Mercantile announces a big free dance on the fair’s second day and a biscuit demonstration at the old store on the 15th. They are moving reserve stock to a large basement, planning lively events as business stays brisk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Mecantile
Edison
Millinery Display Opens At Sidney Exclusive Shop
Sidney's Exclusive Millinery, Miss Mabel Wallick manager, held a formal opening Thursday with visitors. purple and white asters and pink carnations greeted callers while Victrola music accompanied the eye catching display. The Gilbarts and McClures from Gand Junction visited Friday, tying to early county roots. George Tricks joined from Bronson precinct. Viggo Nelson noted for painting work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Mabel Wallick
Dedication Sunday at St Patrick's Academy Opens
A large crowd attended the dedication ceremony at St Patrick's Academy last Sunday. Mass at nine featured special music, an attuned orchestra performed, and Bishop Duffy of Kearney delivered the principal address on spiritual and scholastic needs. Mayor J L McIntosh and W B Miles offered brief remarks amid a display of community support from priests, sisters, and locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Patrick’s Academy
America
V Klein
FP. W. Vath
EB. Helst
Blaine Grabill
Duffy
Kearney
J. Ll. Mclntosh
Aorney W. BP. Miles
Mermaids from Camping Visit Stay With Swatzlander Family
A quartette of young maids from a camping trip are guests at Mr. and Mrs. Bert Swatzlander home. Dorothy Swatzlander Jean Swatzlander Lil Man Barton and Beulah Grabil helped with cooking and chores and spent much time in swimsuits by the water near the uncle’s open bedroom window.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Swatzlander
Dorothy
Jean Swatzlander
Lil- Man Barton
Beulah Grabil
Ruttner Treinen Wedding At St Patrick Church
Joseph Ruttner and Catherine Clarice Vretnen united in marriage at St. Patrick's church with a large turnout. Revered Father Link performed the nuptial mass as the orchestra played, followed by a wedding breakfast at Treinen ranch. The couple plans a honeymoon tour and will reside on the Stuttner ranch near Sunol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruttner
Treinen
Father Link
St. Patrick’s Church
Joseph Ruttner
Catherine Clarice Vretnen
Ferns
Marie Peetz
Albert Ruttner
Stuttner
Sunol
Kari Stuttner
Holtman and Emanuelson Wedding in Lodgepole
Otto Holtman and Miss Rosella Emanuelson of Lodgepole were married Wednesday September 6 by County Judge Chembrs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holtman—Emanuelson
Otto Holtman
Rosella Emanuelson
Lodgepole
Judso
County Baird to Visit Next Week for Fair Preparations
The notice urges timely participation as the County Fair approaches with dates set for September 14 15 and 16. Readers are asked to study the programs and premium lists and assist as display builders or supporters and inspectors if display construction is impossible.
College lads head back to campus after State fair trip
Goldwin Doran Blaine Grabill and Harry Bixby left Wednesday night for a few days at the State fair before resuming studies. Albert Greenlee went Friday to tend duties as steward at his fraternity home and others will follow later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldwin Doran
Blaine Grabill
Harry Bixby
Albert Greenlee
Sidney Neb 1916 Council considers Carnegie contract
Sidney Nebraska September 1 1916 city council regular session with Mayor J L McIntosh and councilmen present. Discussed Carnegie Library occupancy and financing debt. decided to appoint a Library Board at next meeting. Various bills read and approved. lists vendors and services including gas, electric, lumber, freight, and material suppliers. Council adjourned after routine approvals.
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Sidney
Nebraska
J. L. Mccintosh
Leste Neubauer
Clark
L. Upiegrove
Carl Hoellwte
Lierman Schroeder
FL W. Vath
J. Wo Vath
GC. P. Grant
Carnegie Library
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Rou
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Sidney, Nebraska
County Board
H A. Stover
Iys
Lena Jessen
W. F. Krueger
Fred Frahm
Sidney Telegraph
Hahler and Treinen
Lee Daniel
Willan Bradbury
Joc Wolfe
International
Handulfs Aay
Sidney Municipal Service
Light
Nebraska Tel Co
Anna McPadden
Bate Ats
Melaniel
Willam Kreuger
CFF
Hoerkel
The
University Pub. Co
Io. Holcomb. Manufacturing Co
Reading Hardware, Co
Sidney Lumber Co
Zion Office Supply Co
Milburn and Scott Co
Same
O. L. Hopkins
T. Doran
Klopp and Bartlett Printing ‘Co
Klopp and Bartlett’ Pte Co
Klopp
Bartlett Stg Co
Bartlett Pte. Co
Partlet Pte
S. Fishman
Ss. Fishman
H. C. Crock
J H Dunkin
G. W Moore
Patter Drug Co
Willam
S&s
Sidney Cee
J. J Parks
John Tracy
Weene
Carl Hank
Doe
Ise
Coer
Joseph Oberfelder
T. BE. Allington
Barlow
Ea Pe
Fenske
George M Ewoth
F Dickenson
KF. W Smith
John Demes
Corone
C. Hambric
W. Smith
Ames
Oll
Bai
H. F. Teichty
John Easterday
Oscar Harris
A. J. Ames
R. C. Carter
A. E. Hedland
Medical Coaritoat
Atieiewert Potter Drug Co
the Bridgeport Lumber Co
Persinger and Jewett
Sidney State Bank
Jesse C, McMish
Ostenberg
W. £. Meblock
UNION
F. A. King
Greenlee
Barthols
Sidney Mercantile
Millard Gilbart
James McClure
Gand Junction
McClures
Mrs
George Tricks
Bronson Precinct Ranch
Viggo Nelson
Livoni&Son Mortgage Loan and Insurance Co
Detroit
Hudson Records
American Automobile Association
Bentley Automobile CO
ST. Patrick's Academy
Campelion
County Baird
Council
Cosider Carnegie
General Fund
Mirahall
the Telegraph
Uvvinthngie
Mitrahall
Mra
W. Hie Gates
Wourd
Pmnbouoth
Simons, Celegrania Co
Sidneys Loumber Company
M. A. Shipman
Mielgot
Crane Company
Western Dray Co
Aes
Cow
Mintertal
American Fixproese Co
Puckett
Leaueur
Conte
Gow Puckett
Frelightecs
Cou Mrelight Co
Padrick
Central Staton Steam Co
Moter
Mid-Weat Electrical Co
Nimterhal
Mechinnieal Rubber Co
Haunting
General Electrica Co
Muse
American Lect
HL Co
Material Mountain Délect. Co
Materhial
Win Jones
Mrelehit
Shipman
Mountain Bileut
Mdan
Frefictt John Martin
Tucketht
Suas
Shnonk Telegrams
Boot Chayenne County Dracing Co
Nebrastsy Telephone Co
GOW
Leet
Mdae
New Mage
Wleet. Co
Mose Ming and Smelter Supply Co
Atds North Park Coal Co
Cor Road Fund
Eek Thompson
Fulton
Schroeder
Vine
Nelson
Oberfelder
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