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Newspaper

Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1921

Page

15

Weekend guests and family funeral visit Lodgepole notes

Miss Doris Bates of Lodgepole stayed with Miss Mabel Wooldridge over the weekend. Mrs Claud Golding hosted a Tuesday dinner with Miss Erie Burgess as guest of honor. Bridge games followed. Mrs F D Wooldridge and Miss Mable Dinsdale traveled to Kimball for their aunt Mrs Thomas Wilkinson's funeral today.

Doris Bates of Lodgepole Mabel Wooldridge Claud Golding Miss Erie Burgess Bridge F. D. Wooldridge Mable Dinsdale Kimball Thomas Wilkinson

Mrs Johnson Hosts Kind Ladies Luncheon for Exie Burgess

Mrs J W Johnson entertained about a dozen guests last Thursday afternoon at home in honor of Sidney's departing young artist Miss Exie Burgess. Conversation centered on Kensington with later period of stunts and a luncheon served by the hostess.

J. W. Johnson Sidney Exie Burgess

Visitor Mrs Cartland Finds Welcome at Wallace Home

Former Sidney Lady Mrs. F. M. Cartland visits Gerald Wallace and wife while handling business in town. She plans to rejoin her husband in Houston after a short stay and eventually may settle in New York City.

F. M. Cartland Gerald Wallace Houston Texas Mrs. Cartland New York City

Resting from roving Jess Osborn returns from California

Resting from roving Jess Osborn came back last Saturday from California where he spent the winter. He found the winter pleasant, met many Sidney people, and earned money in his line to bring home. Osborn is keen on seeing the world and has traveled much of the map.

Jess Osborn California Sidney Jess

Local Man Learns of Neice Maud Morris Murder Charge

G E B Clark learns his niece Maud Morris of Arthur County was dragged to death by a spirit ridden horse. Maud, sister of Phil Etherton, left six children. Her husband William is jailed in Tyron on murder charges as the body was exhumed amid rising community tensions.

G. EB. Clark Maud Morris Arthur County Morris Phil Etherton Clark William

Country Outing With Webster Family At Witters Ranch

Mr and Mrs Milo Webster traveled from Davis on Wednesday to visit Mrs Webster’s brothers the Witters boys. They brought in the invalid father N P Witters who had spent a month on their ranch.

Milo Webster Davis Mrs. Webster Witters N. P. Witters

Baker Lefors Couple Applies for License to Wed

Leonard Monroe Baker and Bessie Lefors of Cheyenne were issued a license to wed on April 18.

Leonard Monroe Baker Bessie Mr. Lefors Cheyenne

Star Adds Members With Degree Granted

The Eastern Star held a call meeting on Tuesday and conferred the degree on four candidates. A large attendance witnessed the ceremony and attendees later enjoyed a social hour with refreshments.

Eastern Star

Kensington hostess hosts fourteen guests last Tuesday

Mrs St Radcliff acted as gracious hostess in Kensington with fourteen guests last Tuesday. Her daughters Mrs Lowe and Mrs Radcliff aided, and she planned another similar party for tomorrow.

Catholics Hold Delightful Card Party At Social

The Catholics hosted a Tuesday night card party with over one hundred attendees. High five champions were Jack Heaveren and Mrs L A Donohue, while five hundred winners were Mrs Scanlon and Otto Kurz. A luncheon was served by committee members including Mesdames Peetz Simones Tolposki Ruttner Klein Bartholomew and Miss Maggie Peetz.

Jack Heaveren L. A. Donohue Scanlon Otto Kurz Peter Peetz Simones, Tolposki Joseph Ruttner Klein Bartholomew Maggie Peetz

Red Top Race Party for Primary Children at Methodist Church

A children’s party was held in the Methodist church parlors on Wednesday evening with about fifty primary children. The Red division won the contest in endeavor while the Blue and White provided refreshments and activities. Mrs. Garrison supervised the primary department.

Garrison

Primary Rooms Visit Showcases Clever Attention Devices

Assisted by teachers Mrs Petiit Ruth Morrow Frances Buchner Dorothy Thornberg Laura Rudd and secretary Emily Larson, they kept the children busy and happy with games. A generous two course lunch was served and all enjoyed a delightful afternoon. Visit the primary rooms to see the clever devices that kept attention and attendance high.

Club Party The N. J. C. Surprises Mrs. Schroeder

The N. J. C. club met Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. Herman Schroeder's home for a surprise visit. Members enjoyed their customary activities and four members with birthdays received silk hose. A luncheon was served at 5:30.

Herman Schroeder

Old Friends Welcome B A Jones from Portland

B A Jones arrived last Sunday from Portland and, while attending to business interests, is shaking hands with many friends. He left Mrs Jones and the family, all known to Sidney, contented with the sunshine daily occurrence. Winter in their newer home city brings mostly weeping skies.

B. A. Jones Portland

Pioneer Day relics sought for Woman's club meeting

Notice to the Literary department of the Woman's club invites all members to a meeting on Tuesday, April 26. It requests donations of early Nebraska relics for display and asks Sidney residents not in the club with such artifacts to loan them. Mrs West may be called to arrange pickup.

Woman's Club Nebraska Sidney

Gift for Miss Burgess at church choir reception

The Christian church choir held a farewell reception for Miss Exie Burgess at the home of Mrs. Joe Daniels last Tuesday evening. The event featured a gift of a black feather handbag and was described as a splendid good time for a popular young lady whose departure was temporary.

Christian Church Choir Joe Daniels Exie Burgess

Country Club Reports Road Project and Planting Plan

A note indicates no formal report from the Country Club while occult demonstrations claim the club has secured a graded road winding picturesquely. They plan a crossing this week and will plant two hundred trees as part of the development.

Country Club

Sunol Woman's Club Forms Plans After April Meeting

The Sunol Woman's Club met April 20 with Mrs. Joe DeMers. Members answered stall call by naming states and capitals and played proverb and Penny for Your Thoughts games under the social committee. Refreshments followed, then a business meeting adopted a Club Program. Pink and green chosen as club colors, with committees named for motto and program. The group adjourned to meet with Mrs. Jackson in two weeks.

Sunol Woman’s Club Joe DeMers States Capitals Jackson

Sidney's Young Singer Chosen for Trip

Miss Burgess will depart for Lincoln as one of a quartet selected by the Ellison-White Chautauqua company for summer travels. They sing from Lincoln until June first, then tour Canada, carrying their own accompanist, before a first appearance in Chau tauqua season across from Buffalo New York.

Burgess Lincoln Canada Buffalo New York Miss Burgess F. O. Burgess Vacik Exie

Pioneer's Funeral Leaders Officiate at Mrs Wilkin’s Service

Reverend A. 8. Corbett and Reverend H. Ives traveled to Kimball to conduct the funeral of Mrs. Thomas Wilkin son, an early county pioneer and devout Episcopalian church member.

A. 8. Corbett H. Ives Kimball Thomas Wilkinson Episcopal Church

Ray Stansbury Among the Best in Denver Trap Shoot

Ray Stansbury of Sidney tied for fourth place among forty eight shooters in a Denver contest. He scored 193 high in the Uncle Dad league, earning the high individual score and a silver cup presented at the Navarre hotel banquet. Representatives from several clubs met at the event to discuss league rules and future activities.

Sidney Ray Stansbury Denver Ray Ray Stanbury Sporting News Navarre Hotel A. E. McKenzie D. Ray Stansbury Mr. McKenzie Little Willie Stansbury Betts

Osborn garage highway reports and forestry plans discussed

The Sidney Chamber of Commerce held its regular directors meeting on Tuesday April 19. They decided Osborn garage will report daily on the Lincoln Highway condition from Chap pell to Potter and will receive the state highway condition report for the entire length. Arrangements were made to request pine trees from the U S Forestry service. The board protested higher telephone rates until service improves and extended its request to the Nebraska Railway Commission. The chamber endorsed daylight saving and discussed a possible line to Sidney landing field with a rotary light for airmen, appointing a committee to raise the issue with the City Council.

Chamber of Commerce Osborn Garage Lincoln Highway Chappell and Potter United States Forestry Service Board of Directors Taylor Nebraska Railway Commission United States Chamber of Commerce Sidney Chamber of Commerce A. R. Dumphy Aerial Mail Service Sidney Landing Field

Court Actions Ridiculed Yet Law Enforced In County News

Officers found a still south of edgepole operated during a family incident. The copper boiler pipe brass coils and keg formed the setup. The father paid a hundred dollars on two counts after the County Judge’s ruling. Huntsman reported a delinquent in court earlier in the week. A theft spree led to a nab of a man with a five gallon gas can at Farmers Cooperative Store. he was fined fifty dollars plus costs.

Edgepole Huntsman

Conklin's Medium Priced Fountain Pens at REXAL STORE

Readable text notes Conklin's medium priced fountain pens offered at the REXAL STORE. The brief indicates a promotional item within a shop listing. No dates or locations beyond the store name are provided.

Conklin REXAL

Religious Services and Church Notices in Sidney Area

Open daily for prayer. Holy Communion Sundays at 9 and 11 a.m. Morning prayer and service. Sunday School at 9:30. German services at 10:30. Danish services at 2:30 p.m. April 24. Special member meeting April 29 at 7:30. Churches listed include Catholic, Episcopal, Grace Lutheran Gurley, Sidney Gurley English Evangelical Lutheran, St Paul’s Lutheran, Emanuel Weyerts, Trinity Lutheran Danish services. Pastors named include Rev Henry Ives, Rev Elmer Kahl, W F Peters, Karl Fenske, Christian Falck.

Christ Episcopal’ Church Holy Communion Henry Ives Sidney Gurley English Evangelical Lutheran Church Sidney-Trinity Elmer Kahl ST. Paul's Lutheran Church Lutheran Emanuel Church Weyerts Nebr Karl Fenske Trinity Lutheran Church

Presbyterian Church Services Report

Customary services were enjoyed last Sunday with Rev Kircher from Hastings College delivering a helpful morning sermon. Evening study covered next Sunday School lesson. pastor attends Broadwater Presbytery this week. Mrs H D Moon attends Alliance Women’s Missionary Conference. Preaching Sunday at 11 A M. Sunday School at 10 A M. evening discussion at 7 30 on the advance International Sunday School lesson. The public is invited. Rev Samuel Light, pastor.

Hastings College Kircher Broadwater H. D. Moon Woman’s Missionary Conference Alliance Advance International Samuel Light

Christian Church Schedule And District Convention

Sunday services follow the usual hours with Sunday School at 10 00 A M Morning Worship at 11 00 A M Christian Endeavor at 630 P M and Evening Worship at 730 P M The fifth district convention of the churches of Christ will be held in Sidney from Wednesday April 27 to Friday April 29 State and district workers and delegates will attend All are invited to attend as much as possible L L Holmes minister

Christian Churub Christian Endeavor The Churches of Christ Sidney L. L. Holmes, Pauter

Methodist Episcopal Church Weekly Schedule and Rally Dinner

The Methodist Church invites all to a full week of activities led by Pastor T Porter Bennett. Activities include Sunday School at 10 with a goal of reaching 300 attendees, a 11 oclock anniversary address to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Epworth League at 6 30, a men s chorus performance, Junior Epworth League Monday at 4, Boy Scouts Tuesday with Tenderfoot advancements, and a Rally Service Wednesday at 7 followed by a 5 PM public dinner hosted by the Ladies Aid Society priced at 50 cents.

Jerusalem Jericho Independent Order of Oddfellows Epworth League Nellie Davis Ladies’ Aid Society of the Methodist Church T. Porter Bennett

Lorenzo Methodist Church Hosts True Progress Sermon

The 4A Community Church service features a sermon by the pastor on True Progress following Sunday school. The Men's Chorus of Kidney Methodist Church will sing. Two new members joined last Sunday. Invite neighbors to attend.

Card of Thanks from Knox family

May we not take this method of sending a message of thanks to the many friends who were with us in word and deed during our recent sorrow. The flowers, the messages, the personal presence, the music, each had its part in alleviating the sadness of death. May each of you be rewarded. Mrs. A. B. Knox. Victor Knox. Subscribe for The Telegraph.

A. B. Knox Victor Knox

District Court Sits Next Week

District Court proceedings listed include multiple district and civil actions. Cases feature State of Nebraska v. Ed Wilson felonious assault and robbery, v. Frank Mee Hugh, and other indictments. Numerous bank and civil suits appear involving Lincoln Simon, First National Bank entities, and local firms across Sidney Lodgepole Gering Potter and surrounding counties.

Nebraska Ed Wilson Frank Mee Hugh the Bank of Lusk Davis Auto Co Noel Marty August Oberg Manles E. W. Bartholomew Lester Wright Als Charles A. Cooke T. J. Johnson Wm. J. Twist Ordle N. Weston First National Bank of Lodgepole Walter W. Craig First National Bank of Chappell Lucy J. Hedges Sdw J. Brogan Bentley Land Co Henry J. Holtman John W. Hartman C. Johnson D. R. Campbell Is. Sherrerd R. L. Riley American State Bank of Omaha EB. G. Mathewson Cc. G. Gemeinhart

Notice to Ex Marines on Victory Medals Availability

The Kansas City Recruiting Station reports many ex marines who served in World War I have not been located to receive Victory Medals and Battle Clasps. Eligible former Marines should apply to the United States Marine Corps Recruiting Station at 720 Main Street in Kansas City Missouri.

Kansas City United States Marine Corps Main Street Missouri

Traveling to Atlantic Harry Range on Eastern States Tour

Traveling to Atlantic Harry Range departed last week for a tour of the eastern states and will spend time with his cousins Lieutenant and Mrs Morgan of New York City. He is taking advantage of the dull railroad business to enjoy this vacation. No place like home. See us a best one. SIDNEY LUMBER CO. For Farm Loans See J. W. Harper office.

Harry Range Wil Lieutenant Mrs. Morgan New York City Sidney Lumber CO

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs. Johnson Star Kensington Pioneer West Grace Lutheran Church OF W. F. Peters Trinity Lutheran Church Notice Presbyterian Church Methodist Episcopal Church the Church of the Friendly Greeting State of Nebraska Adolph Sternberg EB. C. Eden Clarence J. Babb Sidney A. Moore A. P. Ryman A P. Ryman Evan Stines Frank Mueller W. Powell Shepherd and Shepherd First National Bank of Sidney Omaha Steel Works Elmer Berling E. Wyerts Samuel Ll. Jackson W. N. Robertson Dalton Co-Operative Society John Olson Arnold Broadwater Bank James H. Perkins A. E. Ahrens B. C. Johnson W. E. Swatzlander Citizens Bank of Potter Harley W. Strubble D. R. Jones Savage Harvester Co John W. Smith Jas. L. McIntosh Chris E. Wyerts Bert Smith Paul L. Martin Ordie N. Westen EB. H. Schellenbegr Anton Krepel R. A. Babcock Hamilton Nat'l Bank Fred M. Hollenback Atlantic J. W. Harper le Grande C. B. Carroll Omaha le Grande Hotel Mary Hockerson Hink
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