Sheridan County Newspapers & Publications
Echoes of the Past
Dec 29, 2004
columns by Helen Selee
Echoes pages Dec 29 2004
100 Years Ago - 1904
The cantata rendered by the children of the Methodist Sunday School on Christmas Eve, was a decided success. The program was excellent and well rendered, that the children had been well trained was evident. The church was filled to over-flowing long before the exercises began and many were turned away for lack of room. The tree was a thing of beauty and was loaded down with beautiful presents. Altogether it was a happy occasion; the true Christmas spirit prevailing. All, both old and young, seemed to be happy and enjoy themselves.
A family reunion was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wilkinson last Sunday. Covers were laid for thirty guests, mostly relatives. Among those present were five of the eight living children, viz. John Wilkinson, Rev. B.A., Mrs. Bush, Mrs. Ireland and Miss Letha. Eight grandchildren also were present to honor this worthy and aged couple who at present look good for several more anniversaries.
Mrs. E.. A. Waterman gave a tea party to the small ones, Wednesday afternoon at her home. Those present were the Misses Lenore and Sarah Boyles, Vesta Dix, Josephine Rye, Mary Coffee, Mary Hummel, Pauline Owen, Lucile McElroy, Sylvia Joice and Masters John Owen and William McElroy. They had a very enjoyable time, besides drinking innumerable cups of tea.
The father of Homer Stewart, who is working for Myron Reed, came in from Pennsylvania to take a look at this country. He may locate here.
A raffle was pulled off at Bayliff’s Restaurant Sunday. The prize was a pair of shoes, which number 24 drew. Bevie Hummel was the lucky possessor.
The west bound passenger trains have been from two or three to eight hours late on account of the storms in the eastern part of Nebraska and in Iowa.
The weather took a change last Sunday, as it was Christmas, and became a reminder of wintry weather. It seems to have resumed its normal condition now.
The town seemed to be deserted the fore part of the week on account of a great many of the residents taking advantage of the excursion rates for a holiday visit.
A Mr. Bishop has rented the French property in the northeast part of town and has moved his family and household effects into it.
The westbound passenger train was laid up about eight miles out of town all day Sunday on account of a wreck; the back trucks broke and went back under the mail car. The engine then pulled in and reported. The wrecker came down and fixed up the wreck and the passenger went through here about 4 p.m.
Ernest Julian, who has spent the fall abroad, was here Wednesday having been down to his claim on the Julian ranch. He is now traveling for a newspaper concern of Chicago and has the states of Illinois, Michigan, Indiana and Ohio as his territory.
Teddy Craven and L. White were up from Merriman Monday. Teddy thinks of attending the Merriman schools after vacation.
F.W. Schatzell was in town Wednesday morning. He intended to step off at Cody but woke in time to hear Gordon being called out. He took the morning local for his destination.
E.C. Swigert and wife took Christmas dinner at Hay Springs with the latter’s parents.
A colony of 5,000 Italians is to locate in Missouri.
Merriman News Items
Ella Baumgart, of Grayson, Sheridan county, came down and made a homestead filing 30, 38. Her brother has a claim that adjoins hers.J.B. Sones was up from the river, accompanied by an old friend from Iowa. The latter made application for a section of land near that of Mr. Sones.
R.O. Pugh and wife were in from their ranch on the little White river, and the wife took the Thursday morning train for a few days visit with friends at Chadron.
The Green Hotel has partially changed hands, William Sears having "let go" and Miss Robertson having taken hold where he left off. It is now Robertson & Robinson.
Theo. Craven returned from Omaha Sunday night, having spent three months at the Omaha Business College. Theo. will stay at the Green Hotel with his aunt for a while and may decide to enter the Merriman school and take up bookkeeping.
After Christmas, Miss Miller, sister of the Station agent, will return to her home. She is a popular young lady and will be missed by the many friends she has made while here.
On the morning of the 19th inst. at the home of Alfred Cass south of Merriman, a daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. H.E. Sherman. Mrs. Sherman is at the parental home, while her husband is at work for the diamond bar.
Among other changes, Dave Alder has dropped out of the Z.T. Davis department store and will have more time to settle the question of matrimony, and when this is off his mind rumor has it that he will take a position in one of the trader stores in Allen, S.D.
There has been a change in night operators at the depot, G.O. Dyer having been relieved by a man named Edwards, but we were informed by Agent Miller that on Saturday, Edwards will be relieved by John Irwin of Valentine, who is a married man and will keep house at the depot.
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Albany Items
Henry McClaim is visiting at L.L. Eddy’s.
Born--To Mr. and Mrs. Sweezy, a girl. Mother and child doing well.
Mrs. Eddy and Mrs. Reed went to Gordon shopping. All went well until they met Mrs. Robertson in Rebbeck’s restaurant, and then we think Mr. R. thought he must have had too many Albanites at one time.
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Count Seat Siftings
Dr. Wilson had a cold drive on Tuesday, being called 24 miles south of here to see Mrs. F.F. Johnson, who is said to be quite sick.Tom and Teanie Shindler arrive here Wednesday morning from Cuba, Kansas, for a few weeks visit with their uncle, John Krotz and family who live north of town.
George Carter and Miss Mary Jane Ray were married on Monday of this week by county Judge Edmunds. They both live south of Rushville and are Sheridan county home grown products.
Judge Westover went over to Alliance Tuesday to sentence one B.S. Caven, who was found monk eying with that which he should have let alone.Mrs. E. Hippach and children returned Tuesday morning from Hay Springs where they had been visiting the old folks.
Walter Dullaghan of Logan, Iowa, is here this week visiting his uncle, D. Dullaghan and family. He is thinking of locating in our midst.
M.D. Swart, of Stearns, S.D., was in town Wednesday on business matters and calling on old friends. He has been at Clinton since the death of his father, assisting his mother in straightening up her business affairs.
75 Years Ago - 1929
Fred Ellard is under arrest at Rushville, under charges of "shooting with intent to kill", as a result of his shooting at Mr. F.P. Mills and Mr. Walter Tenney last Monday morning. Mr. Tenney is foreman of the Mills ranch south of Gordon on the Niobraro river, and Ellard has been working there for some time. On Monday morning, Mr. Mills visited the ranch and Ellard started an argument with the other men over a medical bill, which he claimed Mr. Mills should pay. Ellard finally got so mad that he grabbed a shotgun and fired at Mills and Tenney, but fortunately neither was injured. Upon learning of the shooting, County Attorney Jordan issued a warrant for Ellard’s arrest and he was taken into custody later that day. The preliminary hearing will be held next Tuesday. Ellard has worked around Gordon for many years and had never previously caused any trouble. He has a wife and a large family.
Fern L. Pugh, for many years editor of the Martin Messenger, has sold out to Mr. Shadbolt, who comes from farther east. Mrs. Pugh has edited a fine paper and has at all times been a booster for Bennett county. She will not leave the reservation country as she has purchased a café in Martin and will manage. We extend greeting to the new proprietor.
Charles Clapham, Wendell Hills, Harley Wilhite, and Paul Metzger, all students at the University of Nebraska, arrived home Sunday to spend the holidays. Charles will assist in Versaw’s drug store for a few weeks.
Jessie Furman, Doris Leeper, Neva Seveland, Virgil Anderson, Lila Lein, Evelyn Ewert, Sarah Jane O’Rourk, all students at Chadron Normal, arrived home the latter part of the week to spend the holidays.
The Essaness Theatre of Rushville is billing some fine talking pictures for the coming weeks. They include the Duncan Sisters in "It’s a Great Life;" "Tanned Legs"; "Say It With Songs" with Al Jolson; Ken Maynard in "The Wagon Master;" William Haines in "Navy Blues," and the great musical play, "Rio Rita".
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DOHSE - JONES
Mrs. Minnie Dohse and Mr. Tom Jones, both of Gordon, were married at the Lutheran parsonage in Rushville at noon on Friday, December 20, 1929, with Reverend H.M. Roth, officiating. Both Mr. and Mrs. Jones have lived in this vicinity for many years and have many friends who wish them much happiness. They will make their home on the farm east of Gordon.The Methodist Epworth League held a banquet in the church parlors last Wednesday evening for members. The room and tables were pleasingly decorated. After a delicious three-course dinner was served to 50 people, toast were given by Lynn Reeves, Willard Hetzel, Elaine Pfeiffer, Loren Olsson, Marion Leedom and Reverend Embree, with Gordon Hull as toast-master.
*Born to Mr. and Mrs. Frederick House, a son, Harold, on Friday, December 20th, 1929.
*Mr. and Mrs. Andy K. Corwin are the parents of a baby daughter, Donna Mae, born Thursday, December 19, 1929.Jarrel Richardson will assist in the Gates Furniture Store during the absence of Folsom Gates, who will spend two or three weeks in Lincoln and Chicago, where he will attend a furniture convention, and buy stock for the next year.
Kenneth and Delbert Lee had the misfortune to have their horse fall with them last week. Kenneth received a bad bruise on his face where the horse’s hoof struck him, but otherwise little damage was done.
We had a siege of unusually cold weather last week when the mercury dropped to 26 below Wednesday and Thursday mornings.
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Our language is constantly being refined and beautified and the girl who only a few years ago used to say "Thanks, awfully," now says "Thanks, gobs." ---Ohio State Journal
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NOTICE
The party who took my two-horse fresno from my sandhill pasture just over the state line had better return same before Jan. 1st. This scrapper is marked and has been seen in your possession, so I have the goods on you. Take it back where you got it and save yourself trouble.
Harry DeWolf
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YEAR END SPECIALS !!!!
Clearance sale of better coats and dresses only $10. Fifty Ladies silk dresses, just $.95. And another 50 silk dresses made of flat crepes and satins, only $6.90. Home frocks selling at $1.95, $2,95 and $3.95. All children’s winter coats One-half price. All women’s and girl’s winter hats going at $1.
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OBITUARY:
Aaron T. Albertson died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. E.G. Malone, twenty miles south of Merriman, on Thursday, December 19th, having attained the age of 86 years, 3 months and 24 days. He had made his home with his daughter for five years and had many friends who will mourn his passing. The body was sent to Iowa Falls, Iowa, for burial.50 Years Ago - 1954
MC NICKLE- HORTON
Sharon Kay McNickle, daughter of Mrs. Ardis McNickle and Ralph McNickle, and Ronald Wayne Horton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Horton , were united in marriage at 2 o’clock on Tuesday, Dec. 21 at the First Methodist Church in Gordon. Mr. Horton attended high school in Chadron and Mrs. Horton, a graduate of Gordon High School, class of 1954, is teaching school south of Rushville. Immediately following the reception, Mr. and Mrs. Horton left for a wedding trip to Cheyenne, Who., and Estes Park, Colo. The couple will make their home in Chadron.
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DE WOLF - HORTON
Vesta L. DeWolf, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry DeWolf of Gordon, and Calvin E. (Pat) Strasburger, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Strasburger of Ellsworth, were united in marriage at the Presbyterian Church Manse on Saturday, Dec. 18, at 4 o’clock. The couple will have their wedding trip later in January when they will attend the stock show in Denver, Colo. They are living in their home on the William Strasburger ranch.
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HAMILTON - CAPLER
The Gospel Chapel in Gordon was the scene on Sunday, Dec. 19th, for the wedding of Rena E. Hamilton and Fred L. Capler. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hamilton of Ellsworth, and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Capler of Gordon. Mrs. Capler is a graduate of Gordon High School, class of ‘53, and was employed at Western Union before her marriage. Mr. Capler is also a graduate of Gordon High School, class of ‘50. He has served three years in the army and is now enrolled at CSTC in Chadron. The Caplers will make their home in Chadron.---------------------------------------
Mrs. Rose Johnson’s sons and daughters and their families gathered at her home on Christmas. This was the first time all of them had been together for seven years. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Gail Avery, Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Johnson and Bobby, Mrs. Fern Ostrander and children, and Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Johnson and children of Grand Island.Mr. and Mrs. Donald Thorsen are the parents of a set of twins, a boy and a girl, born Dec. 28, 1954, at Gordon Memorial hospital.
Mr. and Mrs. Dick Spindler are the parents of a son born Dec. 29, 1954 at Gordon Memorial hospital.
Dale Hull, after four years in the armed forces, has been discharged and is at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lester Hull of Merriman. Dale, a graduate of Gordon high school, spent two years in the Aleutians followed by two years in Washington, D.C.
Pvt. Jack W. Mills, Ft. Leonard Wood, Mo., arrived in Gordon Monday to spend a six0day leave with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. M.W. Mills.
Mrs. Ed Nelson of Merriman slipped and fell near her home last Wednesday evening. She was taken to Gordon where an x-ray showed a fractured vertebrae in her neck. She was put in a brace and the Nelsons then drove on to Rapid City where they spent Christmas Day with a daughter. Mrs. Nelson is now in Alliance under a doctor’s care.
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Lee Woodhouse…...Obituary
Lee Grant Woodhouse was born in Gordon, Nebr., Jan. 2, 1925, and died in Pasadena, Calif. Dec. 16, 1954 at the age of 29. Lee died unexpectedly. He leaves his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Woodhouse of Gordon, five brothers, and one sister. Burial was in Gordon cemetery.25 Years Ago - 1979
Mrs. Elaine (Lester) Hess of Gordon was recently chosen as Sheridan County Farm Bureau’s woman of the year. Mrs. Hess has been a Farm Bureau member for about 35 years. She has been on the county board of directors and has also served as the county woman’s chairman. She has been a voting delegate to the state Farm Bureau Convention. She also served on the state woman’s committee from district 8. Mrs. Hess lives northwest of Gordon with her retired farmer-rancher husband, Lester. They are both active in church work at the Wesleyan church in Gordon. Mr. and Mrs. Hess have three children: the Rev. Martin Hess, who is a chaplain in the VA hospital, Marion, Indiana; Kenneth Hess, who is employed by Oklahoma State highway safety department, and a daughter, Jeanette Hess Tucker, who is engaged in evangelical singing with her husband.
Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Young were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Hansen and Matthew on Dec. 20. The occasion celebrated the Youngs wedding anniversary.
Mr. and Mrs. David Hensley are the parents of a six-pound daughter, Heather Christine, born Dec. 17 at Gordon Memorial hospital. She has a brother, David. Her grandparents are Mrs. Ganz Hensley, Mrs. Lavone Hoppes of Lincoln, and Orville Schwarting. Great-grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Joe Baldauf of Rushville.
Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Nelson and Lucas honored Jill and Arden Gealy at a spaghetti birthday dinner Saturday night. Other guests were Gordon Gealy, Pam Smith of Norco, Calif, and Mr. and Mrs. Lester Gealy. Bland and Ruth Oldenburg arrived with a surprise birthday cake and homemade ice cream for dessert.
Athletes of the Week at Gordon high school this week are Todd Butler, son of Mr. and Mrs. Marv Butler, and Scott Berry, son of Mr. and Mrs. Buster Berry. Also chosen as an athlete of the week is Sandy Kamerzell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Kamerzell.
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