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Newspaper
The Potter Review
Location
Potter, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1915
Page
1
J A Woten cashier reports seven bids for the Potter State Bank new building. He is studying which contractor to let. The top and bottom bids differ by 1400 dollars and the lowest bid is about 400 dollars lower than the next higher. The contract will be awarded tomorrow or early next week.
Word from Omaha reports Andrew Nelson shows steady recovery after Tuesday surgery at Methodist Hospital. Doctors found no cancer, instead a chronic growth on inner organs, details of which remain unclear. The outlook is favorable for a swift return to health.
Potter lost 9 to 1 at Antelopeville as Antelopeville surged for seven runs in the first inning. Errors by Potter and cold, windy conditions dampened enthusiasm. Woten and Wielman pitched for Potter and Linn for Antelopeville, but no full game write up available.
I-Be-Dam, touted as the world’s worst bucking horse, is entered for Cheyenne Frontier Days July 21 to 24. Charles Maginnis, owner of the horse, says the animal has not been ridden since last September and will be coached for top form to challenge riders for the world championship bucking contest.
The Monday school meeting reelected H. P. Petersen as moderator with unanimous support. Attendees approved a $5,000 budget for next year. Officer reports from treasurer and clerk were presented and accepted as the gathering remained orderly yet earnest.
Rocky Hollow correspondent reports Flossie Foster battled measles that struck after a rash appeared. She had prior bouts, leaked from exposure by her teacher Luella Van Pelt, but prompt treatment brought the illness under control and she is now much better.
Bids for erecting coal sheds in connection with the new elevator will be received until 6 p m July 3. Plans and specifications may be viewed at Dr Ames land office. I-1180-?
Ordinance prohibits sale of spirituous vinous and malt liquors by druggists in Potter Nebraska without a druggist permit. It details petition, bond, publication, board approval, recording of sales, remonstrance process, penalties, and permit revocation, effective upon passage June 14 1915.
An ordinance prohibits discharging firearms fireworks and other dangerous materials in the city except for legitimate defense and official duties. It bans selling or displaying fireworks more than a week before the Fourth and imposes fines from one to fifteen dollars with jail until paid. Passed approved and published with clerk signature dated the 14th.
Potter Camp No 400 Woodmen of the World meets on the first and third Fridays each month. R. A. Babcock serves as clerk and Ben Wagner as conductor of ceremonies.
Modern Woodman of America Camp No 2546 meets on the first and third Wednesdays each month. Visiting neighbors are welcome. A. D. Irey serves as Counsel and B. F. Thornburg as Clerk. The first meeting is business, the second is social.
A healthy baby girl was born to Mr and Mrs C P Dybdahl of Aroya Colorado during the first of the week with Mrs Dybdahl formerly Miss Leola Johnson. A 9 pound girl arrived last Saturday at the Henry Mahler home south of town. On Friday a robust boy was born to Mr and Mrs Wm Scheele north of town named Herbert Henry. Scheele says he is a real awdandy and will make plenty of noise.
Morning and evening service times listed with Sunday school and Luther League weekly activities. Next Sunday has only afternoon and evening services. Afternoon topic is The Invisible Choir and Its Music, evening topic Away From Home. Lutheran Guild and Sunday school announce a full day picnic Thursday June 24 under church auspices.
These patent hay bunchers fit any mower and are absolutely simple. Call and see them at Nelson & Co.
Listed market quotes include macaroni wheat red wheat and butter with scattered figures. A Methodist Episcopal church notice by Pastor J A Kerr outlines worship hours Sunday School at 10 am and sermons at 11 am and 8 pm with Epworth League at 7 pm plus a Bible quote.
An item notes Mrs. J. Grieve of Casper Wyoming received a letter from Scotland stating Mr and Mrs James Shinneran were among those saved from the Lusitania. Mrs Shinnerman is a cousin of Mrs J G Thornburg of Potter.
In the interest of the W C T U a number of members assembled at Laura and Anna Adams yesterday for a profitable meeting. They have chosen the fourth Thursday of each month for their gatherings. The message urged duty in the temperance union to aid church service, with the bow as a silent preacher of righteousness.
Mrs Frank Hazlitt and two children returned from Iowa on Wednesday as she was summoned to her father’s bedside. He died shortly after her arrival.
A cinema page item lists film offerings including Love and Graft as a Joker comedy and The Coward as Imp 2 reel feature. Animated Weekly No 161 includes When Cupid Caught a Thief with illustrated songs and orchestra music.
Monthly Catholic services held on the first Saturday at 10 o clock in the hall. Other announcements will be made from time to time.
The article reflects on naming Larson’s pure collie Stevie and the mixed feelings of pride and homesickness it evokes among the owners. The pup, described as a handsome, well-bred dog, appears unfazed by the attention, while the writers ponder who truly deserves the honor of the name.
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