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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1914
Page
1
Cheyenne County Nebraska board met April 1 1914 approving road 228 from section 19 to 18 and a second public highway between sections 30 and 28 in 16 16 49 47, with preservation of prior steps. Ordinances authorize survey work, open duties, and corrections to 1902 1997 tax assessment.
Speaker of the House Champ Clark faces opposition within his ranks as the administration pushes for a repeal of canal tolls. Key lawmakers and committee members signal resistance, framing the move as fiscally risky and potentially altering trade policy. Clark defends leadership and urges unity as debate continues.
Roadwork notices list various contractors and amounts across multiple districts including Harrold Petre Charles Thiemann Fred Heine and William Lohman. Entries show amounts from 60 to 4200 and reference adjournment to May 5th 1914 with clerk Wot Doran attesting.
Miss Marguerite Stowitts granddaughter of George F Blanchard Fayetteville Ark to Mr Joseph Garneau Ringwalt son of John R Ringwalt New York City will host wedding in June. Stowitts trained as a nurse in Chicago hospitals after leaving Sidney for Fayetteville. Ringwalt recently moved to New York City to join his uncle in business.
County Assessor Louis Wasem and precinct assistants met at the court house to discuss the upcoming tax assessment cycle. Work will begin April first with schedules due by the last Monday in May, allowing seven weeks to enumerate all taxable property, listing PoA Pultz Bronson Adam Schimpka Colton Ben Wagner Chambers James Wiker Davison Fred Bauer Hagle John Simmons Lodgepole J H Biggs Potter H Bettendorf Sidney John Nelson Trognitz C E Weyerts Union Valley.
On account of the Irrigation Convention in Denver on April 9, the Burlington offers a round trip rate of 3.25 from Sidney. Tickets on sale April 8 and valid for return until April 14.
Thomes W Simpson of this place married Miss Dora Blanche Petree of fifteen miles northwest of lure A. The ceremony occurred March 31 in Counts Judge Gapen’s office after a noon family dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Simpson. The bride wore white embroidered crepe with orange blossoms and veil. the groom, thrifty and trusted, now owns a ranch twelve miles southeast. The Telegraph sends hearty congratulations to the couple.
Mr Irrancis B Jewett of Deer Trail and Alice Morris of Denver were united in marriage by County Judge Gapen on March 28 at the residence of Mr and Mrs T HW Williams.
Justice A A Clark officiated the marriage of Mat thew Barber and Irene Simon at his office on March 28. Both spouses are identified as residents of Denver.
The North Platte Valley Teachers Association closed its best session last Saturday in Bridgeport. The program surpassed all prior six years, thanks to officers led by Superintendent Braham, President Principal Anderson, Vice President Mrs Stark, and Secretary. Next year, Alliance hosts, moving the meeting from Bridgeport. Officers for the new year: President Principal A Anderson, Vice President Superintendent Bosider, Secretary Principal Elda Bacon.
Mrs. W. R. Pate returned Saturday to her Alliance home after a delightful week spent as the guest of Mrs. W. J. Shoemaker and other friends.
Formaldehyde ninety percent? Sorry—text shows Formaldehyde 40 per cent in any quantity at Sidney Drug Co. The notice lists availability and terms for purchase, indicating stock levels and delivery options for customers seeking this chemical.
Jose Royas directs Huerta aligned aid and defends Torreon post office amid ongoing fighting. The report notes shifting fronts as rebels press through the region, with Royas coordinating supplies and security amid the battle.
An examination for applicants for fourth class post offices will be held in May in Nebraska. It covers postmasters earning over 180 dollars yearly where the current incumbent was not appointed under Civil Service. Sidney is listed as a testing site with May 2 set for that location. Nearby exam points include Chappell Dalton Lodgepole and Potter, and applicants may choose any listed place and date.
The second son of John Anderson and wife of Herdon died Friday March 26 1914 in Billings Montana after a long illness. Born in Bronson thirty six years ago he moved west twelve years ago living seven years in Billings and five in Cody. He was a Lutheran and a member of the Eagle lodge. The body was brought to Sidney and taken to the home of F G Griffith then to the Lutheran church for a 10 o clock funeral conducted by Reverend Utesch. Surviving are his parents a sister Mrs Sherwin of Winston Colorado and three brothers Charles Grant and Edward. The Telegraph expresses sympathy.
J J Finnegan arrived in Lodgepole for a Tuesday visit. He plans to meet local residents and discuss community affairs during his stay.
Birth announced of a son to Mr and Mrs RR Wellner on March 28. Lee Howard and Joseph Kintik of Sunol visited Sidney. John Null of Minatare schools visited his mother. Joe Vernon of Peetz represented his town in the city. Senator Placek of Wahoo had business in Sidney midweek. Mrs John Cox arrived from Neoshia Falls to visit her daughter Mrs Henry Erdwin. Miss Agnes Ladine enters Sidney ninth grade as the term ends. Bowser of Lodgepole and Otto Perso buy to Carter 80 horsepower cars for five passengers.
Mrs Katherin Lee of Kimball visits her parents Mr and Mrs J I S Green. Mr Lee travels to Omaha with a brother ill with appendicitis. Simpson of Tipton visits family and departs for Greeley Colorado on business. Alfred Cronberg, former county resident, visits Medicine Row Wyoming. Teachers return from Bridgeport praising the district association. Scott and C B Higgins of Clara come to town in a large wagon, wives later choose not to stay. Farm machinery discussed on the trip home.
The Scottsbluff Herald reports twenty four pages filled with town and county news. It praises publicity as key to business and positions newspapers as leading information exponents to the world while declaring Scottsbluff is on the map.
Claude McGowan resigns from Western Drug Company to pursue private business. Otto Patterson, registered pharmacist from Fairfield Nebraska, succeeds him and begins duties. McGowan travels to Scottsbluff via Bridgeport and Bayard on horseback, plans to place Erb-Sul in towns, and foresees strong demand and wider publicity. Patterson will relocate his family here once a house is found.
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