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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1907
Page
1
An ad urges opening an account with any amount and developing a habit of saving. It promises comfort in reading after saving and notes you can withdraw anytime, though the copy hints you may not like doing so.
A roundup of local movements includes A. E. Monette leaving for Nevada, Lloyd Remsburg visiting Sidney, Henry Dean from Bridgeport, Fred Geis on business from Greenwood, and D. H. Shultz of Bethel aiding in stock matters. Also noted are a newborn April 9 to Mr. and Mrs. Rolley Perkins, engineering shifts at the electric power house, and new cement work at the American Bank. The piece mentions a May 1 special election for a $17,000 water works bond and a seven month school term law, plus local social and professional visits.
In cold windy conditions Bert Bushee’s Sidney team toppled Kimball High School 4 to 5 in the ninth inning drama. Esbon Closman delivered the key hit driving in the tying and winning run as Sidney overturned the late Kimball lead.
The M E parsonage in Sidney hosts the wedding of Andrew M Adam of Potter Nebraska and Mrs Elizabeth Swigert of Slater Town with Rev James officiating. Additional notices mention weddings of B Laycock and May Davis, Ray H Smith and Zora M Gilbert, and Charles E Dickerson and Florence E Kilgore in local ceremonies and offices.
Sidney Nebraska April 12 1507 list of unclaimed letters includes Mrs O A McCrary Mrs Laura Young Miss Mable Shortwell Mrs Geo H Lyon W J Stickle Geo Wagner J McDoadpald J F Kerr E McLernon Poetmanter The jury in the Thaw case was discharged after failing to reach a verdict with seven jurors for murder in the first degree and five for acquittal.
A historical note urges readers to select quality paints, arguing labor costs negate cheap options. It praises Sherwin-Williams Prepared Paints for high reputation and broad sales, noting over forty years on the market.
Mrs. Katie Sharmer, born November 26 1865, died Thursday. She lived in Sidney with four children Laura Kathryn Josephine and Joseph. She was a leader in the Ladies of the Maccabees and a devout Catholic. The funeral will be at Saint Patrick's Church at 10 am today.
C C Ramstead tied to B F Bonniwell & Co. of Des Moines Iowa, arrested by Sheriff McDaniel after Iowa authorities sought him for forgery. He allegedly forged a name on a large goods order while canvassing for Iowa firms. He posted 2000 dollars bond, fled west, then was tracked by detectives and taken into custody pending further action.
Mirth, song and dance anchor the Nashville Students show founded twenty five years ago by principal owners. The Nashville Students School produced many top colored performers including Ernest Hayden and Billy Kersands. The current company offers an entertaining program at the Opera House on Tuesday April 16 with reserved seats fifty cents, on sale at Sager's.
A new state primary law requires candidates for county and higher offices to run in September primaries at local polling places. Filing rules differ by office. counties bear costs. After primaries, precinct committeeomen select delegates for outside conventions. Ballots show party tickets and results certify nominees.
A tour by twenty University of Wyoming ladies delighted a large Sidney audience last Saturday at the Tobin opera house. Miss Laura Breisch, a former Sidney girl, starred with praised portrayals including her Chariot Race from Ben Hur. The group, on vacation and touring Northern Wyoming and northwest Nebraska, gave a creditable performance.
Trainmaster Claybaugh and Division Engineer Stuart visited this week while Supt John McCart checked water stations for Union Pacific. Emil Starn replaced Guy Hire as day clerk at Burlington station before Hire moves to Holyoke Colorado. Union Pacific round house fire Saturday night was contained with minimal damage thanks to rapid fire department action. George S Cameron former Burlington claim agent at Alliance is named train master for the Sterling division based in Sterling, replacing M O Joder now train master at Alliance. Supt O F Sweiger urges Sidney residents to avoid cutting grass to prevent dandelion spread, assigning Frank Nagasawa to park duties as tests begin.
Col A J Haskell has begun preparations for proper Decoration Day observance. Arrangements are not complete yet but are progressing satisfactorily and will be ready for the event when the day arrives.
Patrons sample new lunch meats at Home Bakery offering assorted sliced meats for tasting. Staff highlight flavor profiles and suggest pairing ideas as customers try options.
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