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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1916
Page
5
The speaker announces nomination for County Assessor on the Democratic ticket after four years as city and precinct assessor. In a primary on April 18 1916 they seek taxpayer support for the forthcoming November election, citing experience and public service.
The high school moves from Catching Clara to At the Mind of the Rainbow, a heavier play requiring hard work but praised for past college and school productions. Miss Johnson and the Domestic Science Class plan a May 5 chicken supper in the high school to raise funds, with musical numbers and a dining room practice setup. Enrollment continues rising with 112 first graders, extra seats at North Side, new manual training benches, and a steam valve update to heat the pool efficiently.
Inspector R LD Mortiz of Lincoln reports the school in excellent condition and well equipped with a strong instructors corps. The facility is praised as up to date in the state and approved for the current year. Debating teams from Alliance and Sidney prepare for the final Western Nebraska debate at the royal high school auditorium tonight.
The Banking Board denied Farmers' State bank's plan to locate in Dalton Cheyenne County citing insufficient local need with Dalton population 208 and a non resident president N L Wehn. The bank proposed capital 15000 and would have joined Dalton State as the town's second bank.
The Providence Chapter O. B. S. held its annual election with a large attendance. Elected officers include Mrs. Mary McIntosh W M H Schroeder W P Mrs Elizabeth Schroeder A M Mrs Myrtle Nicholson Recorder Mrs Julia Mann Treasurer Mrs Amanda Grabill Conductress Miss Olive Mann Assistant Conductress. Installation ceremonies occur last of May.
George and Ed Fay of Kearney recently unloaded emigrant cars at Bronson and purchased a north side tract. They plan immediate work on fifty acres of alfalfa, aiming to improve the property and establish a new farming operation.
Sidney Lumber Co presents a bold advertisement promising to help women secure a home with a clever Leap Year themed pitch. The copy targets female buyers with a sales message about housing and financing options.
Sidney and Alliance clash for Western Nebraska championship in high school auditorium tonight at 8. The winning team earns a state contest berth in Lincoln. Admission 25 cents. Judges chosen for fairness. Musical numbers planned including vocal solos by Mildred Miles and S fudge with McMillen on piano.
County Judge Chambers issued three licenses this week and performed one ceremony. Anton Henzl of Lodgepole and Agnes Shrdjant of Bladen were united in marriage on Thursday April 20. One license is sub rosa until a later issue.
Henrich Falkerts of Weyerts and Sophie Gesina Snyder of Lodgepole were granted a license to wed last Monday, April 24th.
The Easter Monday dance was well attended and a social success. Families enjoyed a permissive mood with rents settled, and the event proved especially enjoyable. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Dedrick and son Donald visited from Denver, staying for a longer week. Small seeding is along in the country with fall grain and early planting progressing in damp weather. Mrs. Walter Nelson hosted the Ladies Club of the South Divide last Wednesday with seventeen attending for needlework, conversation, and a three course luncheon.
Mrs. M. E. Banta arrives in Sidney after burying her son in Macon Missouri and leaving his wife and two children with the son's parents. She then proceeds to Wheatland Wyoming where her daughter Lena Davis resides and where she is employed. The Banta family receives sympathy from Sidney friends in their bereavement. Frederick Kretz, 13, wins corn contest honors with a state prize in 1915 and a cash prize from South Omaha Stock Yards Company. This year he earns a gold medal and a certificate from the Nebraska Farm Journal publisher and plans to expand his efforts in boys contests.
Mr and Mrs Eastabrooke of Belvidere Nebraska spent Thursday in the city en route to the west. They were hosted by I C and Mrs Jagselman and enjoyed extensive drives over wheatfields, expressing optimism about the prospect.
St Patrick's Catholic Church announces Mass at 9 on Sundays and an evening service at 7 30. Saturday instruction at 2 o'clock. For Easter there will be special masters service with Masses at 7 30 and 10. The 10 o'clock service will be high mass with choir director V Klein leading singing and instrumental music using the Berge mass. All are invited.
South of Potter Bible class and Sunday school at 1030. Services at 11 on the first three Sundays monthly. Young People Society first Sunday afternoon. Family meeting second Sunday afternoon. Ladies Society second Sunday. All Scandinavians welcome at Trinity Lutheran Church. No morning service. Evening service at 8 in the Court House. Sunday school at 10 in the Court House. Gurley church services at 11 am Sunday morning and Sunday school at 10. All are invited.
Community invitation for a box social to be held Wednesday at the Methodist church parlors. Women to bring boxes and men to attend with themselves and spare change. A good time is promised.
Sunday services start at 10 a m with preaching and communion at 11 a m. Junior Endeavor 2 30 p m Intermediate Endeavor 3 p m Senior Endeavor 7 p m. Bible study Wednesday evening. Teachers training noted. The Triangle Club meets Saturday 2 4 p m April 29 with Sup t. Bring work and a friend. Church invites all to attend and participate.
Priscilla members meet with Miss Mable Wallick Friday evening May 5 at 7 30 p m promptly for important business. Members are asked to bring their needlework and come prepared.
Miss Mary Boggs entertained the Triangle Club and their Sup t at her home on Saturday afternoon April 22 for her 16th birthday. The group enjoyed songs and games, heard phono graph numbers, then shared ice cream cake and fruit. Each guest received a Saster egg and a token of love as they departed.
The Dorcas Society met with Miss Stuht yesterday and had a busy afternoon serving the church.
The Altar Society meets regularly every two weeks with recent events hosted by Mrs. Doran and this week by Mrs. Barton.
Bentley announces a major vaudeville bill at The Ideal Theatre with The Hippodrome Vaudeville Road Show headlined by Ray Brandon Jeanne Russell and Company in A Star by Mistake. Also Those Ragtime Boys Steadman and Merritt The Blue Ribbon Girls Hippodrome troupe plus a full feature picture program all for one admission. Final Eighth Grade County Examinations set for Friday May 5 in Dalton Potter Lodgepole Sidney Court House. Anna McFadden County Superintendent.
The Domestic Science class of Sidney High School will host a chicken dinner in the main hall on May 5 from 5 to 7 PM. Dinners cost twenty five cents per plate and everyone is invited to attend and see the girls’ progress.
The 1914 Nebraska state fair better babies contest honored two winners who died recently. Frances Strain of Lincoln, second prize, was choked to death weeks ago, while the first prize child, the son of Howard and Mrs. Kidney of University Place, was killed instantly last week when a collar door fell on him.
Have your piano tuned and repairs done now by THOS J SLECHTA Bandmaster. A postal will bring results. Local notice urges prompt service and emphasizes proper workmanship by a named expert in piano care.
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