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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1925
Page
16
Local brief notes report two hog cars shipped to Denver by Dalton Cooperative and others, a man injury from a car crank strike, a March business deal ending in Cramer Hill transition, injured parents from Lodge Pole visit, George Thirwall’s hospital return and possible progress, and highway engineers reviewing Potters road plans including Lincoln highway adjustments near Potter.
J. T. Reel A. E. Kennedy met Dalton officials in Sidney to discuss graveling the Gurley to county line stretch. Two Lincoln highway sites need attention. after grading and potential federal state aid, work will proceed. Dalton commissioner A. D. Rose said a machine is due to start raising the road, with Gurley Sidney graveling a federal state road and Gurley Dalton a county unit. This link between Denver and the Black Hills is crucial and will receive future attention.
Miss Marjorie BE Rowan daughter of Mr and Mrs F A Rowan and Warren E Cunningham eldest son of Mr and Mrs L F Cunningham were wed in Los Angeles on March 25. After visiting relatives they plan to live on a farm near Gurley and both resigned prior posts at local banks. The couple are well known in the community and friends extend best wishes for their future. Dalton service extends mail route east of Dalton next Thursday with new postage rates in effect Wednesday.
J. H. Holcombe a leading Alden country rancher suffers a painful cut on the front finger of his left hand from a slipping saw used Monday. The wound tore flesh and split the nail though not serious, it remains painful and inconvenient.
Gering Oil project trustee T. L. Cronin calls all parties to meet at the Firemen's hall Friday at 7 30 PM. He will present data on the estimated cost of sinking a test well in Gering valley and explain cost components. The group aims to decide whether to proceed to put Gering and the North Platte valley on the map.
Edward A Norlander a Keystone garage operator accidental self inflicted a revolver shot Tuesday night the bullet entering the neck and exiting the brain base causing instant death County Coroner L A DeVoe investigated and found the circumstances leading to the tragedy Undertaker Arrowsmith prepared the body for shipment to Brady for funeral today He is survived by his father three sisters and two brothers.
John Trowbridge of Banner county died Saturday after a long illness at 76 years. Born in Portage County Ohio he moved from Michigan to Colfax and homesteaded in Banner county in 1889 before settling in Maintare. Funeral services were conducted by Rev Bennett with interment in Heath cemetery.
Special Agent Kilgore of the Burlington railroad issues warnings after notes of danger rise from youths both in town and rural areas who pry caps on empty oil tank cars. Gas inside vents can ignite or cause suffocation. educators and ministers are asked to inform children and churchgoers.
The Chappell Produce Co. bought $1315.20 worth of eggs for three days’ marketing Friday through Monday and shipped 66 240 eggs to Denver on Tuesday. The shipment could feed 33 120 omelets and would require about 250 gallons of milk. enough eggs for a family of four for 43 years.
Iver Shrader, a farmer four miles southeast of Dix, shot himself with a twenty two rifle about six o'clock Saturday morning in an upstairs room. He had worried over domestic trouble and chose death to end the strife with his wife. He died instantly. funeral services were held Tuesday in Dix and burial was in Kimball cemetery.
Loyal Nebraskans across the state are writing to Bridgeport chamber secretary K. E. McGee for cheese from the local plant. Tuesday morning Board and Pickett of Kimball ordered one hundred pounds of Golden Pleasant cheese to be sent to Scottsbluff for filling. McGee says inquiries continue from parties seeking to locate in the North Platte valley and are being given prompt attention.
At Camp Clarke lodge A F and A M an open meeting followed the regular session to honor past masters. Five members John H Stateville Claibourne Perry Ralph O Canaday George W Irwin and Kenneth W McDonald received jewels. McDonald sent a telegram歉 inability to attend so the jewel was mailed. A program featured piano and vocal solos dances a boxing demo by two boy scouts and refreshments. Dr A C Estill was cited for bravery and to receive a gold medal with a coffee pot design and inscription They Also Serve Who Rustle up the Grub.
Frank Englert and Miss Marjorie Gobble married in Julesburg on Monday at 3 pm by Judge Labaree. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs W Gobble of Houston Missouri, recently moved from Kansas City. They will reside at the Englert residence and are welcomed home by friends.
George Winebarg of Sidney purchased the E. W. Perry barber shop in Chappell this week. The new management took possession Monday morning. Winebarg, a western man, has lived in North Platte and Sidney, plans to move his family to Chappell after spring term ends, while Mr. Perry's future remains with the community. Mr. Benington will remain in the shop under new management.
With spring rains and sun, local golfers gear up for a Sunday match on April 11 at the grounds. The event doubles as a season opener and a chance to showcase winter practice, while the grounds committee plans benches at each hole to improve convenience and appearance of the property.
Sheriff W F Cunningham retrieved Earl Pool from Fort Collings after a criminal complaint by Omer C Flora. Pool, tried in justice court before Justice F J Frederick with a three member jury, was cleared of theft charges as the jury quickly returned a verdict of not guilty. District Attorney Roy T Johnson and H N Marshall prosecuted and defended the case for Julesburg Grit Advocate.
Police halted a gambling game at Harry Thomas’s eatery and soda shop in southeast town last Saturday night. Judge Schenck fined Thomas ten dollars and costs for maintaining a gambling house. Ward Wilson paid fifty dollars for being lookout and an accessory. Henry Conrad Lee Panios George Pappas and George Routte faced fifty dollars each, with Thomas and Pappas paying and leaving. others remained unable to pay and stayed at the Hotel de Rhodas basement city hall as star boarders.
The Kimball cemetery board set a $3.00 annual lot upkeep charge, noting a limited city tax revenue of about $400 yearly for cemetery needs. They request donations of ornamental shrubs and perennial flowers from residents, asking to contact Mrs. E. L. Polph or Mrs. Fred Morgan to arrange donations for beautifying the park and cemetery grounds.
Ignacio Leon, his son and daughter previously jailed for liquor offenses in Minatare, faced new charges after deputies found rough liquor with neighbor Pedro Lopez. Lopez paid a fine and bond to await district court, but Ignacio received ninety days at hard labor, a sentence he protested via an interpreter. The judge upheld the punishment despite root concerns about local attitudes toward jail time.
Tuesday election results in Dalton 3 to 1 in favor and Gurley with only three dissenters allow Western Public Service to acquire circa 27000 pounds worth of equipment. The county line connects Dalton to the transmission between Bridgeport and Broadwater and service to the newly joined towns is expected soon. Bridgeport may become a central hub if plans proceed.
At a recent board meeting Prof. Lydiatt, Mary Stephens, Minnie King and Wanda Carleton signified their intention to remain on the teaching staff for another year. Lydiatt and Stephens have taught here three years, King and Carleton one year. The board is congratulated on securing these excellent teachers for another year.
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