Methodist church reports strong growth at quarterly meeting
At the fourth quarterly conference in Scottsbluff the Methodist Episcopal Church announced 100 new members and an 8,500 benevolent offering, including 1,380 for hospital work. The Ladies Aid raised 2,000 to fund hospital gifts and parsonage improvements. Rev. E B Fintel presided as Sunday school attendance rose 20 percent and pastor A H Hanscom received a salary increase.
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Methodist Episcopal Church
Ladies Aid Society
Methodist Hospital
Eick
EB. Fintel
A. H. Hanscom
Scottsbluff Star-Herald
Three Big Days Planned at Bridgeport Festival
Morrill County fair dates set for September 16 17 and 18 with Redington Angola day Bayard day and Broadwater day. A new stock pavilion and poultry exhibit building boost facilities while county schools will close Thursday for the event. Educational displays are described as mammoth with Viola B Shepherd coordinating efforts across the county.
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Morrill County
Redington
Angola
Broadwater
Viola B. Shepherd
Bridgeport Herald
Lincoln Judge to Take Bench in This County
Judge Mason Wheeler of Lincoln will take the place of Judge P J Barron on the district court bench at Gerling next week to hear several cases scheduled before that tribunal. Barron was disqualified due to prior connection with the cases. Wheeler will preside over Barron’s court during that time. Wheeler is noted in Nebraska legal circles as the grandson of Judge Mason, an early Nebraska Supreme Court judge, and has ties to the attorney general’s office.
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Mason Wheeler
Lincoln
P. J. Barron
District Court
Gerling
Barron
Judge Wheeler
Wheeler
Mason
Supreme Court
Nebraska
Attorney General's Office
Scottsbluff Star-Herald
Notice of Maley and Dimery Closing Out Sale Date
A public notice warns readers to watch for the date of the Maley and Dimery closing out sale. The exact timing and terms will be announced by the respective parties and local authorities.
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Maley and Dimery
Dalton Fall Festival relocates for year to new grounds
The Dalton Fall Festival returns September 22 with exhibits in former Dalton Co operative Society buildings west of the railroad. Livestock and agricultural displays grow, with more entries expected and a larger parade. A free daytime picture show, Weyerts band, and a cedar chest prize at 4 pm are planned, while concessions stay local and float plans advance.
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Dalton
Dalton Co- Operative Society
Thier Best
L. T. Johnson
Weyerts
Chicago
Will With A Kick
A probate court in New York reveals a probated will with sharp, cutting bequests. The husband disinherits his wife’s lover and mocks his son’s earnings, while leaving his daughter a substantial sum and gifting his cars to his chauffeur. The partner is urged to recruit another man to join in business.
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New York
Thirteen Poor Farms Without Inmates Reported
Data from the federal labor department on Nebraska almshouses shows fifty-four properties with thirty-two functioning as county homes housing 580 inmates, cost breakdowns, land value, and per inmate maintenance costs, citing figures from the Omaha World Herald.
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Federal Department of Labor
Nebraska
Omaha World Herald
Mitchell to Have a Swimming Pool Next Spring
Mitchell boosters plan a modern sanitary pool for all ages after Geo E Conners of Perkins Laboratories suggested the project. Funds are reportedly in place and construction may begin soon with a spring completion in view.
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Mitchell
Geo. E. Conners
Perkins Laboratories of
Omaha
Mitchel
Comers
Mitchell Boosters
Scottabluff Star-Herald
Ranchers Will Hold Reunion At Lakeside
The Lakeside reports ranchers plan a reunion on the 26th with rodeo stunts including Herian horse jumps over a wagon or through a burning hoop. A band will perform all day and a bowery dance in the tented pavilion begins at 6:30 PM. Prize money totaling $400 will be awarded for riding and roping events.
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Alliance News
Upset on Highway Ends in Carl Collision East of Town
Hobert Robertson driving with his stepdaughter and husband T C Terry crossed paths head on with Petrus Peterson from Dix Saturday night. Peterson’s car rolled on its side and Mrs Terry suffered a broken collar bone. She received medical and surgical aid at Potter. others unharmed as cars were badly wrecked.
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Hobert Robertson
Petrus Peterson
Dix
Man and Wife Bound Over in Nebraska Arson Case
Vernon L. Thompson and his wife Eton Thompson faced a preliminary hearing before Judge Tash on arson charges after the burning of their South Alliance home on July 31. Deputy Fire Marshal Butcher testified as the state’s evidence. the couple’s dairy business and move to Eldorado Springs, Missouri were noted. The judge bound them over to the October district court with $600 bond each.
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Vernon L. Thompson
Eton Thompson
Nebraska
Tash
Berry
Boyd
Dputy
Butcher
Thompson
South Alliance
Eldorado Springs
Jones
District Court
Alliance News
De Molay Chapter Founded in Bridgeport
Claibourne G. Perry led a four year effort to establish a De Molay chapter in Bridgeport. A new chapter has formed with twenty six members and their first conferral of degrees was conducted by a team from the Alliance chapter last Friday night.
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Claibourne G. Perry
de Molay
Bridgeport
Mr. Perry
Alliance
Bridgeeport News Blade
American Legion Holds Fine Picnic at Robinsons Grove
About thirty people, mainly Legionnaires and families, gathered at Robinsons grove for a wenie feast. After supper an informal meeting was led by the post commander to plan a joint gathering on November 11. A three member committee from Legionnaires and Auxiliary was named to finalize plans. War songs followed before attendees returned home.
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Robinson’s Grove
Bridgeport News-Blade
Fire Destroys Davison Auto in Dalton Morning
The Ford sedan owned by F. A. Davison burned Monday morning after he returned home from town. He noticed flames rise from the rear and the car was a total loss despite carrying some insurance.
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F. A. Davison
Harry Flintjer Recovers From Serious Auto Accident
Harry Flintjer is up and around slowly on two crutches a week after a painful auto accident. Friends wish him a full recovery and note recuperation remains a difficult task as he regains his former health.
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Harry Flintjer
Harry
Mr. Flintjer
Potter
Horses Sold at Scottsbluff Sale Draw Small Turnout
Attendees from here included C. W. Johnson Joseph Johnson Clarence Johnson J R Queln Nels Thurston Earl Easton Nels Nelson Harry Flintier Ralph Robertson and Elsy Wilson. The Johnson Nelson and Thurston horse owners had stock in the sale. Of twenty head offered seven sold but brought a good price at the Potter Review prompted event.
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Scottsbluff
C. W. Johnson
Joseph Johnson
Clarence Johnson
J. R. Queln
Nels Thurston
Earl Easton
Nels Nelson
Harry Flintier
Ralph Robertson
Elsy Wilson
Johnson
Potter Review
Weyerts band hired for Morrill County fair at Bridgeport
The Weyerts band is engaged to furnish music at the Morrill County fair in Bridgeport next Friday. The fair opens Wednesday with a program praised as the richest yet by the association, as residents push the event since the year began, hoping for good weather to please many visitors.
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Morrill
Bridgeport
Dalton
City Marshal Behrends Detains Five at Stone Barn Camp Ground
City Marshal Behrends arrested five strangers at the stone barn on the camp ground Monday for gambling and turned them over to Justice of the Peace Kidney who released them. lodge pole express
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Behrends
Justice of the Peace
Kidney
Lodge Pole Express
Knights of Pythias Convention Planned in Alliance
The Knights of Pythias district convention is set for Alliance on October 14 with grand lodge officers from Lincoln and delegations from Crawford Scottsbluff Mitchell Harrisburg Sidney and other western Nebraska lodges. All three ranks will be demonstrated in afternoon and evening sessions followed by a banquet and planned speeches led by notable officials. Lew Horton Crawford lodge chancellor commando and Alliance police chief confirms a large Crawford delegation will attend.
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Knights of Pythias
Alliance
Lincoln
Crawford
Scottsbluff
Mitchell
Harrisburg
Sidney
Nebraska
Lew Horton
Crawfond Lodge
Alliance News
Antelope Sightings East of Peetz Reported
Local residents traveling to Weeping Rock east of Peetz on Sunday last observed a small herd of antelope grazing with cattle. The animals appeared calm until a car approached to about 75 yards, prompting them to bolt toward the hills. A separate herd is often seen southwest of town.
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Weeping Rock
Peetz
Logan County Assessments Cut by Over One Million in 1925
Colorado tax commission figures show a five year total assessment reduction of 1,842,810 in Logan County from 1920 to 1925, lowering county taxes by more than a half million dollars. County Assessor Robert Swinney received state approval for the 1925 assessment, noting a 1,228,220 drop from 1924.
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Colorado Tax Commission
Logan County
Robert Swinney
State Tax Commission
Peets Gazette
Scotts Bluff County Fair This Week at Mitchell
The Scotts Bluff county fair is held in Mitchell on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday this week. Citizens are urged to attend as the fair is regarded as the largest and best in the region. Scotts Bluff County’s rich agriculture and active fair association support a great event this year.
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Scotts Bluff
Mitchell
Banner County News
Francis Connelly Hurt by Pony at Livery Barn
Francis Connelly was kicked by the H. C. Anderson pony at the livery barn last Friday night around 9. The blow fractured a rib and tore skin on his right arm exposing muscles. Some internal injuries were likely, but his condition is now improving. Dalton Delegate.
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Francis Connelly
H. C. Anderson
Mr. Connelly
Dalton
Friend George Thirwall Recovers After Gallbladder Operation
A letter from George Thirwall, patient at St Josephs in Omaha, reports a successful operation on Saturday August 29. Dr Jonas removed a very large gall stone and the gall bladder. Thirwall shows strong pulse and rapid recovery, in good humor after the procedure.
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George Thirwall
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Omaha
George
Jonas
Potter
Occidental Building & Loan ad offers 6% deposits
A local financial notice promotes 6 percent interest on deposits from $1 to $5000 with quick loans on Sidney homes. Credit arranged through Occidental Building and Loan Assn, agent C. W. Hornaday, office 107 East State Street, phone 192.
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Sidney Homes
Occidental Building & Loan
C. W. Hornaday
East Std
Art Lessons Start Next Week with Mrs Blaine Grabill
School announces art lessons starting next week taught by Mrs Blaine Grabill. Interested students or parents should contact the school office for details and enrollment.
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Blaine Grabill
Un pedigreed canine classic at Legion convention in Omaha
Colorful entry description from a 1920s Omaha page shows a mongrel dog show at the American Legion national convention October 5 to 9. Colorado youths bring over 100 donkeys described as mountain canaries for parade rides, with prizes for ugliest mutt and most cosmopolitan looking hound mix despite strict no pedigree rule.
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Colorado
Omaha
Luther Burbank
Large Rat Attacks Man In Long Friendered Feud
O J Smith of 310 East 20th fights a long running feud with a large rat. In a recent in room confrontation the rodent bit his ear leaving a swollen lobe. Earlier rounds saw more clashes as Smith chased the animal through his home. Smith had deployed rat poison sparking a renewed battle for the finish.
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Large
O. J. Smith
East 20Th
Smith
Scottebluff Star-Herald
Worth Buys Dalto n Area Farm from Farmers State Bank
G H Worth purchased the Frank White quarter section from Farmers State Bank in the latter part of last week. The land lies nine miles west and one mile north of Dalton and is improved. Harold Worth, the new owner’s brother, will farm the place.
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G. H. Worth
Frank White
Farmers State Bank
Dalton
Harold Worth
Beriand Promises Liberal Credit On Old Battery
J H Beriand promotes his Westinghouse Farm Light Battery offering generous allowances for customers trading in their old batteries.
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J. H. Beriand Pelle
Westinghouse Farm
Dress making services with guaranteed work
Experienced dress making offered with all work guaranteed near Cen fEpP Rooms. First door west of Cen fEpP Rooms, phone 110W.
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Cenfepp
Photographing Year at Phelps Studio
A compact image note records a yearlong photo session at Phelps Studio on Phelps Street. The entry credits the photographer and studio, noting a focused project across months.
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Phelps Studio
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