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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1915
Page
5
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A four year old dark gray horse is offered for sale at one mile and a half west of Sidney Nebraska. The live colt costs 12.50 with the note that if ownership changes or it is moved from the county a service fee is due immediately. The proprietor N W Olson states precautions but disclaims responsibility for accidents. SIDNEY NEB.
The Nebraska City district presbytery will hold its spring session at the Presbyterian church in Tecumseh on April 12 to 14. The session opens Monday evening with a sermon by Rev. G Chersten of Alexandria. About 100 delegates are expected to attend.
Last week a Sidney High School basketball tournament decided the champion team. Wednesday saw the Seniors defeat the Sophomores and the Juniors beat the Freshmen. Friday featured Seniors vs Juniors with the Seniors again prevailing to bear off the school pennant.
Ten seamen were drowned off the Delaware capes amid a coast storm. They belonged to the crews of Consolidation Coal company barges Nos 6 and 9, which foundered in the gale. The tug Edward Luekenbach sank off False Cape. Sixteen of its eighteen crew are reported lost.
Berlin reports that the British steamer Thordis failed to sink a German submarine as prize claims suggested. The U boat sustained only light damage and returned to port after the encounter.
Kodak finishing items 2, 4 and 5e referenced. Second door north of Hotel National noted for access.
Jess Willard, the Kansas cowboy, defeats Jack Johnson in the twenty-sixth round to claim the world heavyweight boxing title. Johnson, fading late, falls to the canvas as Willard lands a left body shot and a right jaw blow. crowd cheers while soldiers guard the ring. Johnson accepts defeat, noting a younger man claimed the championship.
The county board met in regular session and audited numerous claims for general and bridge funds including salaries, mileage, and services. Several road damage and bridge-related claims were disallowed. meeting adjourned to May 4, 1915, with Clerk H T Doran recording.
A wireless message from the steamer Algonquin, en route to aid the Prins Maurits of the Royal Dutch West Indies Company, reported distress off Cape Hatteras and fears for all aboard the Prins Maurits.
Lincoln April 5 Deputy Commissioner Coffey notes the bureau of labor records more farm labor requests than available workers. The agency has matched many farmers with workers over the last month, but demand still exceeds supply. Wages cited range from 25 to 40 dollars monthly, and the service is free for both sides.
A scan of Potter area residents includes L McAdams visiting the city, Mrs. C P Chambers recovering from erysipelas, Mrs J W McDaniel in Lodgepole with friends, and County Attorney Radcliffe on business in Dalton. Earl Tyler moved into a new Lincoln Highway home. Lou Garey’s return from Peetz and Winston follows building contracts. Mrs S A Wallick and daughter Lorene shopped in Denver. Mrs Ravert and Miss Clara Pool en route to Julesburg. J J McIntosh in Denver on business. The municipal electric plant project advances with cement work and manpower. A S Hardy and family join him from Omaha in a new Chevrolet. Ladies Aid hosted by Mrs Grant on East Lincoln Highway with music by Mrs E Ahrens and lunch by Mrs Grant.
A lengthy letter from E. W Chafin and John P. St. John and other prohibitionists asks President Wilson to convene a special session of Congress to prohibit manufacture and sale of intoxicating liquors. It cites Russia France and England examples and warns the U.S. would be isolated if waiting for the next regular session.
Floyd Combs, a Black man, robbed the homes of farmers J. T. Claypool and F. H. Tucker near Pickrell. A mob of farmers pursued him five to six miles. Barefoot, he fled through fields before being captured and brought to the county jail in Beatrice, Nebraska.
Fire in the Star theater at St Paul Nebraska on April 5 badly damaged stock and property of several local firms. None of the loss figures are provided, but the blaze disrupted business and caused damage to storefronts and customer equipment. Local fire crews fought the flames through the night and aided by neighboring towns.
Chicago aviator Art Smith staged an exhibition at the Panama Pacific exposition he calls aerial insanity. He performed looping and maneuvers beyond any flier's past experience while his biplane tumbled through a gale, yet he kept control throughout the perilous display at the Golden Gate harbor.
The sequel to last week’s cake theft reports a larger, richer cake given in person by a fair lady. At eleven at night, the recipient hurried through quiet streets to his apartment, later sharing the delicacy with his round table at the Metropolitan, while several suitors chase the girl.
After a temperance lecture at the Methodist church seven men who escort evangelist Evan Enslow walked back to the A. A. Rudd home. They found it brilliantly lit and the escort wives waiting for a glad surprise. A general good time followed with games lively conversation and an elaborate feast planned for the closing hour.
A brief exchange notes humor about ego and status with a punchline that he relies on a chauffeur rather than self-promotion. The quip reflects social attitudes and wit of the period.
Frank Wolverton Mr. P H Potter Mr Hans Villasen Mrs Allie Walt listed as advertised mail awaiting pickup at the local post office.
Statement of Ownership sworn March 30 1915 lists TP. A. Gapen seven-eights owner and H. J. Gapen one-eighth owner of The Sidney Telegraph published weekly at Sidney Nebraska. No bonds or mortgages. F A Gapen publisher. Notary Henry E. Gapen. Commission expires April 29 1915.
Daniel Short was elected mayor of Livingston Montana last Monday April 5 taking almost half the votes in a three candidate race. Short previously ran a business in Sidney. Mrs Bradon who heads the Hornaday millinery department spent Sunday in Sterling with a friend.
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