Lightning Toll Claims Two, Injures Two in Eclipse County Ranch
A Sunday lightning strike at Claude Dykeman ranch near Eagle precinct killed Claud Dykeman and a man named Neibaum from Fremont. Injured are Hume and Cordy Dykeman. Neibaum’s body shipped to Fremont. embalmer M. Wright of Sidney called. Clothing burned away, nose hole, and glasses damaged.
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Eagle Precinct
Here
Claude Dykeman
Claud Dykeman
Mr. Neibaum
Fremont
Hume
Cordy Dykeman
Neibaum
Social and Club Affairs at Mrs Borton's Summer Card Party
Mrs W A Borton hosted two card gatherings with sixteen guests each, featuring yellow and pink color schemes. First event yielded a yellow silk pin cushion as top prize to Miss Radcliffe with other prizes like a yellow Kensington bag. second event offered pink prizes won by Mrs Zimmer after a cut for second place.
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W. A. Borton
Miss Radcliff
J. L. McIntosh
L. G. Simon
Miles
Mildred Miles
Miss Radcliffe
Olive Mann
Barton
Gasoline and Spark Plug Offer at Andy Brott's
Three gallons of gasoline and a 75 spark plug advertised at Andy Brott's for one dollar. The listing presents a simple gasoline and automotive supply deal with a fixed price at the local shop.
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Andy Brott
Our County Calls for More Farmers
Land seekers are thick in town and land trades rise. The county boasts rich soil, full tillable acreage, and cheap land from twenty five to fifty dollars with growth expected as prices rise. The Telegraph promotes county development, urging readers to move quickly to farm this productive western county.
Children’s Day at Christ Church Festival Service
Christ Church held a Children's Day festival service last Sunday with a large congregation. The program featured songs and recitations by children including The Land of Nod, Postie Paul, Robin Red Breast, How to Eat a Box of Candy, The Birds Nest, The Garden, The Raggery Man, A Broken Bit of China, and Children’s Day the Best. Address by Hon. F. B. Bullard, awards by Judge Co. P. Chambers, and remarks by Dean Bowker plus offertory and hymn 582.
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Christ Church
Aéw
Virl
Hal Swan
Postie Paul
Marvel VanDorn
Robin Red Breast
Norine Dedrick
Elvira Campbell
Lucille McDonald
Harold Simon
Naomi Fishman
Vera Chambers
F. B. Bullard
Co. P. Chambers
Dean J. J. Bowker
Dean Bowker
E. P. Swan
One Store's Enterprise at the Hornaday Moise & Grain Co Fair
The Hornaday Moise & Grain Co store impressed visitors during the city fair with a striking display. Sheaves of grain and large carnation bouquets decorate the balcony and borders while stock arranged neatly serves as ornament. Carnations greet guests at the millinery section and punch and hot coffee flow all day for basement visitors, making it a city fair attraction.
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Hornaday Moise & Grain Co
Suit and
Union Meeting of Local Churches Set for Tomorrow
The second Union Meeting of the Methodist, Christian and Episcopal churches will be held tomorrow September 12 at 8 pm in the vacant block opposite the post office. The Union Choir will perform and a most interesting service is planned. Reverend R A Prokham of the Episcopal Church will preach.
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Methodist, Christian and Episcopal
A. Prokham
Pticopalchurch
Will
Sidney Area News Briefs Include Local Visits and Purchases
John Swanson of Ong Nebraska visited with the A Rudd family a few days last week. Mr and Mrs Henry Raymond and Miss Fannie Raymond shopped in Sidney Tuesday. Mrs O E Erickson returned from a three week visit with Dawson county relatives. Ed Quinn T E Quinn John Quinn and Miss Irma Struble joined a fair party Thursday. Mrs Theodore Simms of Denver returned home after two weeks with Mrs L A Brown. Herman Fastenau of Berlin Nebraska bought a half section north of Sidney this week via Fred Seeger, plans to move here next spring and start improvements.
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John Swanson
Ong
Nebraska
A. Rudd
O. E. Erickson
Dawson County
Ed Quinn
T. E. Quinn
John Quinn
Irma Struble
Theodore Simms
Denver
L. A. Brown
Herman Fastenau
Berlin
Nébaska
Fred Seeger
Sidney
Local visitors attend the fair with Tate Medlock party
Mr and Mrs C L Tate and Mrs Medlock and her young son Byron traveled from Lodge Pole to Sidney for the fair arrival.
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C. L. Tate
Flaggs Welcome A. J. Home From Exposition Visit
Flagg received a welcome early in the week from his son A. J. who had just returned from the Exposition and was en route to his home in Omaha.
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Flagg
A. J
Omaha
King's Daughters Meet With Miss Florence Parks
The King's Daughters gathered Monday afternoon with Miss Florence Parks. Most members attended a pleasant afternoon featuring an exceptionally choice lunch.
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King’s Daughters
Florence Parks
Mrs Freda Anderson Visits Friends Then Heads to Sterling
Mrs. Freda Anderson of Peter visited Mrs. C. E. Harper for two days this week and then went on to Sterling Colorado to join her husband who is employed there.
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Freda Anderson
Peter
C. E. Harper
Sterling
Colorado
V Kiein Ends Vacation Across Nebraska Cities
V Kiein returned last week from a visit to Brainard Wa hoo and other cities in eastern Nebraska where he enjoyed a vacation with friends and relatives.
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V. Kiein
Brainard
Wahoo
Nebraska
Williams visit Padroni relatives lasts weekend
Mr and Mrs Frank Williams with their two young sons Leroy and Clarence motored to Padroni Colorado Saturday and visited until Sunday evening with Mrs Williams mother Mrs R A Olson continuation of the family trip with relatives in the area.
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Frank Williams
Leroy
Clarence
Padroni
Colo
Williams
R. A. Olson
County Superintendent Miss Mc Fadden Confined at Home
County Superintendent Miss Mc Fadden has been confined to her home this week with blood poisoning that started on the instep. She is improving but still unable to reach her office.
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Miss McFadden
Irving Oberfelder Returns From Redpath Chautauqua Circuit
Irving Oberfelder came back Saturday from his stint with the Redpath chautauqua circuit in the south. He is taking a brief breathing spell before resuming his duties.
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Irving Oberfelder
Redpath
Mrs Minnie Stevens Returns Home In Nebraska Family News
Mrs Minnie Stevens of Wahoo Nebraska returned to her home after visiting daughter Mrs Arthur Miller and meeting her new grandson Master Dale Miller.
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Minnie Stevens
Wahoo
Nebraska
Arthur Miller
Master Dale Miller
Mrs Rudd of Ong Nebraska Plans Western Travels
Mrs A Rudd of Ong Nebraska visited from Friday of last week through Thursday with her brother in law and the Anton Rudds. She intends to visit Idaho and other western states and the Exposition cities before returning.
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A. Rudd
Ong
Nebraska
Anton Rudds
Idaho
Exposition
Mrs Trognitz Taken to Denver for Surgery
Mrs Carl Trognitz was taken Tuesday to Denver by her husband and accompanied by her parents Mr and Mrs P McGinnis of Kimball. On Wednesday she was operated for an acute case of appendicitis. She rallied nicely and her condition is favorable.
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Carl Trognitz
Denver
P. McGinnis
Kimball
Methodist quarterly names Rev. A. J. May return to charge
At the Methodist quarterly last Wednesday instructions were given for the return of Reverend A. J. May to this charge. Rev. May and his wife have won the hearts of their people, the Warman endorsement being the sole reason.
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Methodist Quarterly
A. J. May
May
Warman
Record-Setting Four Weddings in One Day
Cupid faltered after a busy day as four weddings set a new record for the hamlet. Two couples wed with their own pastor, while two others were married by the judge at separate points.
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Cupid
Luncheon at James Worden residence draws large crowd
A Tuesday evening luncheon at the James Wor den residence, organized by an Ethnora Lodge D. of H. committee, drew over a hundred attendees despite rain. The lodge's treasury and membership roll are reported growing healthily.
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James Worden
Ethnora Lodge
D. of H
Treasury of the Order
Mexican Workman Fatally Injured by Train Accident
A Mexican laborer employed by the Union Pacific suffered severe injuries when he was run over by a train Sunday. He sustained head wounds and a crushed leg. After regaining consciousness Monday his leg was amputated but he did not recover and died shortly afterward.
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U. P
Auto collision demolishes buggy on West Lincoln Highway
On West Lincoln Highway a car struck a buggy driven by a sewing machine agent, completely demolishing it and throwing the driver out. The driver was not badly hurt. Witnesses report the accident happened when the buggy driver turned around at high speed without looking for oncoming traffic.
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Lincoln Highway
Sidney State Bank Opens In Miles Building
The Sidney State Bank now operates in the Miles building with permanent fixtures. Temporary fittings will be replaced October 1 by permanent ones. A 2600 pound Screw Door Manganese Steel safe was installed Wednesday, described as virtually destruction proof. Building changes will enhance new uses, including stone front steps for direct access. M. E. Medlock leads the bank.
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Sidney State Bank
Miles
M. E. Medlock
County Fair Pace Dims Amid Busy Farm Season
The county fair nears closing with limited exhibits from Sidney precincts due to heavy farm work. Horse races Thursday featured winners Bar None, Me Bippo, Ax-Handle, Henry Walsh, and Arrival. Bucking contest drew strong crowds with Hank Walsh and Mickey John Walsh in prominent rides. Sidney Band provided notable performances under L. J. Strain.
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Sidney
Me Bippo
Peter McKane
North Platte
Lee Nye
Jim Caslin
Oshkosh
Jake Millar
Beatrice Blair
J. Walters
Wallace
Ned
Cheyenne County
L. O. Fundingsland
Arrival
C. Radcliffe
Henry Walsh
W. Morgan
Hank Walsh
Mickey John Walsh
Sky High
Mr. Winchell
Sunny Jim
Sidney Band
L. J. Strain
Sidney Public Schools
Martinettt Buchanan Wedding in Boulder
Mitchell J. Martinett and Lena C. Buchanan, both of Boulder Colorado, were married September 8 by County Judge Gapen.
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Mitchell J. Martinett
Lena C., Buchanan
Boulder, Colo
Gapen
Harrisburg Couple Married Here by Visiting Minister
Winfield W. Downer and Florence W. Wynne of Harrisburg wed here on September 8 following a ceremony conducted by Reverend C. K. Shakel ford of the Methodist church who traveled to perform the marriage for two couples.
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Winfield W. Downer
Florence W. Wynne
Harrisburg
C. K. Shakelford
Methodist Church
Shafer and Hill Wed in Harrisburg Ceremony
Walter H. Shafer and Opal V. Hill of Harrisburg were married on September 8 at the Methodist church officiated by Reverend C. K. Shakelford.
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Walter H. Shafer
Opal V. Hill
Harrisburg
C. K. Shakelford
Methodist Church
Marriage of John Olson Johnson and Miss Ma bel Erickson
John Olson Johnson and Miss Mabel Erickson were married at the courthouse by the County Judge on September 8, in the west precinct of the county. Johnson hails from Trognitz precinct and Erickson, daughter of a prominent local ranchman. Erickson is a trained nurse with many friends here. They will reside at Potter.
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John Olson Johnson
Mabel Erickson
West
Court House
Johnson
Trognitz
Potter
Simodynes Visit King Ranch Near Bridgeport
Mrs Simodynes and her guest Miss Frances Simodynes returned Friday from the King ranch near Bridgeport after a two week stay with her brother Joe and his wife. Frances had visited wheat and ostrich ranches before but found the stock ranch visit most interesting and expansive. They returned to their home in Wahoo.
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Simodynes
Miss Frances Simodynes
King Ranch
Bridgeport
Miss Simodynes
Wahoo
Joe
Nebraska visitors impressed by lavish crops in Cornica area
Jacob Olk of Cornica and Mr. Rustenmeyer of Stanton Nebraska returned home Friday after a visit to the country precincts. Olk owns land here and Rustenmeyer plans to invest. They marveled at the crops and wondered why the world does not hear of this abundance.
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Jacob Olk
Cornica
Nebraska
Mr. Rustenmeyer
Stanton
Mr. Olk
Rustenmeyer
Village Board Brief Session Sets Plumbing, Globe Exchange
The Village Trustees met September 3 with Fundingsland, Wellner, Riggs, Neubauer. Journal approved. Dave Huff janitor bill for 6 dollars allowed. C M Wright awarded contract to excavate for steam mania. Iron pipe chosen over tiling for heating return. Motion passed to exchange old globes for good globes of new municipal electric system.
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Board of Village Trustees
L. O. Fundingsland
Gus Wellner
Wm. Riggs
L. Neubauer
Dave Huff
C. M. Wright
Red Cross hospital corps battalion passes through Sidney
Three hundred United States soldiers of the Red Cross hospital corps, after two months of maneuvers in Wisconsin, journeyed through Sidney on the Lincoln Highway returning to their post in Wyoming. They traveled with cavalry, supplies, wagons and other equipment, an alert hardy group ready to care for Uncle Sam's family and domains.
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United States
Red Cross Hospital Corps
Sidney
Wyoming
Wisconsin
Lincoln Highway
Uncle Sam
Sidney lodge 122 initiates two candidates in meeting
At last Tuesday's regular Sidney lodge No. 122 D of H meeting two candidates were admitted to the order and a delicious lunch followed the proceedings.
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Sidney Lodge No. 122
D of H
Stairs Visiting County Land Prospects in Nebraska
Verna R. Stairs of Carlton Nebraska returned east Thursday after spending several days here surveying county land with an eye to investment.
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Verna R. Stairs
Carlton
Nebraska
Broken Hearts and Pledges Comedy Preview
Local theatre announces the program title Broken Hearts and Pledges by L K O Comedy. The show explores romantic mishaps with a lighthearted storyline and a cast that includes L K O’s signature humor. Performances scheduled this month.
Frid ay "The Taint" 4 Big Reels Feature
A four part special feature titled The Taint is promoted as an exceptionally good production. It offers entertainment across four reels with admission priced at 10 cents for children and 18 cents for adults.
King Bag Presents A Strange Disappearance in 3 Acts
Anna Katherine Green inspired tale staged by King Bag features a world famous actor in a three act mystery. Monday nights showcase a snapshot themed program highlighting select scenes and characters.
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King Bag
Anna Katherine Green
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Ano
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Mer
Max Asher
Mary
Mary, Fuller
Paul Panzer
Rex
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