Porter Dies From Hair Tonic Poisoning in Barber Shop
Kirtley Walker, porter at Crabb and Flannah barber shop in Western Nebraska, died Friday night from wood alcohol poisoning. He had been drinking various tonics and beverages in place of water, amid a missing De Luxe hair tonic and watered quinine. Propriety claimed he confessed to having ingested something around the shop before dying at 12:30 AM. Remains sent to Fulton, Missouri, for burial with health and life policies in place.
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Nebraska
Kirtley Walker
Crabb & Flannah
Walker
Crabb
Fuldon
Missouri
Water Extensions Start In Leyfang Brady Additions
A large steam trench digging machine arrived early in the week and began Wednesday on water extensions in the Leyfang and Brady additions to Pottex. Contractor Schwartz owns the machine and contract, with a large crew expected to finish the Leyfang section before moving to Brady. All materials are on site and good weather should prevent delays. Local builders have awaited the water main, with town officials citing unavoidable delays previously.
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Leyfang
Brady
Pottex
Schwartz
Brady Addition
New Library for Potter by Potter Literary Society
The Potter Literary Society rents two front rooms in the Twin Buildings to establish a complete library. The Library Committee chaired by Mrs. J A Woten with Mrs. D C Ross and Rev. Troy collects volumes and plans to open to the public soon. Community support is urged for this worthy project.
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Potter Literary Society
J. A.woten
D. C. Ross
Troy
The
Imports to New Zealand in 1918
Imports to New Zealand reached about 100 dollars per person in 1918, reflecting wartime demand and postwar economic activity. The figure illustrates the scale of trade and the burden on residents during the period.
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New Zealand
Potter Players Put On A Good Show At American Western
The Potter Players directed by Jack Bennett delivered a favorable performance at the American Theatre Tuesday night. Despite solid local talent, attendance lagged as the show toured under Kimball baseball club auspices. Each actor performed well, and towns hearing of the production should offer broad support.
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Western
Nebraska ‘Observer
Divei ‘Hy
Potter
Jack Bennett
American Theatre
Kimball Baseball Club
Oil Field Battles Stir Osage County As Weather Favors Work
Alliance Herald reports lively conditions in eastern Wyoming oil fields with rigs and trucks active near gushers in section 19. violence over land claims grows amid rival parties and arrests, while Mule Creek field pumps oil via new pipeline to Dakota and Casper refinery eyeing more wells.
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Alliance Herald
Wyoming
Alliance
Mike McGerrick
Herald
McGerrick
New Castle
Mule Creek
Edgemont
Dakota Ina
Casper
Annual school meeting date set for June second Monday.
The annual meeting for all school districts excluding city districts is scheduled for the second Monday in June, June 14, 1920.
Village Digs New Test Well Near School House
The village recently dug a test well just west of the school house on the Brady land and struck over forty feet of water. Officials plan two more wells to support a town ten times this size, with a new pumping station and two electric pumps with automatic controls to keep the water tank full, reducing maintenance compared with the old system.
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Brady
Local American Legion News and Updates
O F Holden reports on U S government life insurance and VA training, urges members to support the compensation bill, and promote Legion activity. Chaplain McCutcheon praised a recent Methodist Church talk. Bergdoll reward rises to 4 000, with nationwide clues sought. Nebraska Legion ranks second in membership drive, over 270 posts and 20 000 members statewide.
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American Legion Weekly
American Legion
Grover Cleveland Bergdoll
Philadelphia
Bergdoll
Legion
Nebraska
Allen town woman's band an attraction in musical life
A woman's band is highlighted as one of the attractions in the musical life of Allentown Pennsylvania, drawing local interest and contributing to the city's cultural scene.
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Allentown, Pa
Milk sellers urged to test cows under state law
Mickie Says warns that all persons selling milk or cream from untested cows violate the State Dairy Law and face prosecution. County agricultural agent will organize testing before Tuesday, June 8, with a veterinarian starting tests that day and cows grouped for efficiency.
Dix Bank Closes and Seeks Receiver in Nebraska
The Farmers State Bank of Dix voluntarily closed its doors and requested a receiver. State Bank Examiner Everts was notified, and W. M. Rodman audited the bank, finding books in order with no irregularities. Depositors are to be fully paid within sixty days under the state guarantee law, while stockholders face a light loss. A reopening under new management is anticipated.
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Ee Abraska “Observer
Farmers State Bank.of Dix
State Bank
Everts
State Banking Board
W. M. Rodman
American State Bank of Kimball
Rodman
Methodist Church Notes Rev Sparr to Fill Pulpit Sunday
Chas O Troy pastor notes Rev Sparr will fill both morning and evening services next Sunday as the pastor is away in Lincoln. Sunday School at 10, sermon at 11 by Rev Sparr, Epworth League 7, preaching 8. Children’s Day June 13 in the morning with program. Dist Supt Rev Dr M E Gilbert will hold the fourth quarterly conference at 3 pm, last for the year. reports due.
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Sparr
Lincoln
Epworth League
M. E. Gilbert
Gilbert
New Banking Hours In Effect in Cheyenne County
Banks in Cheyenne County have adopted new hours starting last Tuesday. Open at 8 a.m. instead of 9, stay open through noon and close at 3 p.m. instead of 4. The change, organized by the Cheyenne County Bankers Association, provides one more hour of service and favors deposit customers and salaried workers. RK Babck, cashier of Citizens State Bank of Potter, serves as association president.
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Cheyenne County
Cheyenne County Bankers Association
RK. A.babcock
Citizens State Bank of
Potter
Julesburg Team Has Easy Win Over Potter In Season Opener
Julesburg joined by players from North Platte and Sidney faced Potter on Wednesday. Potter proved a strong unit but Julesburg delivered a 20 to 1 victory, turning Potter into a difficult opponent for the remainder of the season.
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Julesburg
North Platte
Sidney
Potter
Bear
Cheyenne County Board of Equalization Set for June 15 1920
Cheyenne County Nebraska Board of County Commissioners will meet as Board of Equalization on June 15 1920 and remain in session for 3 to 20 days. All changes adjustments and corrections must be made during the meeting. no changes after it closes. Attest: F N Slawson County Clerk.
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Board of County Commissioners
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
Board ‘of Equalization
Board of Equalization
Baseball dance and box supper at the Scyfang Pavilion
On Saturday June 5 the Base Ball enclit dance and a box supper will be staged at the Scyfang Pavilion. Tickets for the dance have been sold this week. Rocky Mt. Jazz Orchestra will provide the music. Ladies should bring picnic boxes for the supper. Attend the event to back the boys.
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Scyfang
Rocky Mt. Jazz Orchestra
Medical Treatment for Ex Service Men
Ex service men needing treatment from wounds injuries or disease contracted in line of duty should apply via the Medical Division of War Risk Insurance. It directs care for wounded disabled and sick veterans and provides hospital surgical and medical services supplies including wheel chairs artificial eyes glasses and dental work as determined. Contact Home Service Secretary of the Red Cross to file papers. local physicians and dentists handle care where possible.
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Mediacal Division
War Risk Insurance
Bureau
Home Service Secretary of the Red Cross
Chautauqua Dates Set With Committees Named
Chautauqua dates are scheduled for June 25 to 28 with committees appointed. R A Babcock chairs Tickets while Advertising is led by H Stevens. Grounds include WN S Luis J H Mahler J W Mueller Ray Arnell and Junior Chautauqua head Ethel Brady. Decorating is led by R V Francis with President J A Woten Vice President Wm Hagemeister and Secretary Treasurer E H Biggs.
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R. A. Babcock
H. . Stevens
WN. S
Luis J. H. Mahler
J. W. Mueller
Ray Arnell
Junior
Chautauqua
Ethel Brady
R. V. Francis
J. A. Woten
Wm. Hagemeister
See’y
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Herbert Stevens
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McCutcheon
Methodist Church
Flanders. Fields
House of Representatives
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Mickie
Ksep
DIX
Chas. O. Troy
Potter Furniture CO
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F. N. Slawson
Dane
Box Bupper
Champion Wrestling Pictures
Madison Square Garden
New York
Leyfang Theatre
Potter, Neb
Adolph Zukor
Marguerite Clark
Jack Pickford
Louise Huff
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