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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1913
Page
1
The Catholic congregation approved plans to erect a new Romanesque stone church on the current property, with exterior dimensions 87 by 91 feet. Excavation will begin soon for a $15,000 edifice, guided by Father Link who spearheaded similar projects in other posts. The contract has not yet been let, but stone and excavation work started after the meeting.
Martin Morfeld of Persia Iowa and Sarah Lafferty of Potter Nebraska wed at County Judge Gapen's office on July 29. A small gathering rode in a Thornburg car draped in national colors and then visited Potter relatives before relocating to Iowa.
Hans C. Andersen and Miss Nellie Connelly of Dalton were married in Sidney on July 30 by Rev. Father Link and left for Denver for a honeymoon. The groom is a well known real estate man in Dalton and Stanes high in the community. The bride had acted as stenographer for Herman Springer in Sidney. The Telegraph extends congratulations.
Word has been received of the death of Mrs. Schonberg at San Antonio Texas. She resided here many years and will be remembered by old settlers. Three children survive: Eugene Rose and Martha. Martha spent weeks here last summer with their father A Solomonson. Mrs Schonberg was sister to local citizen Gus Runge.
The county lists 570 farmers with 449 owning farms and 213053 total acres, 63189 cultivated. Crop tallies: winter wheat 3940 acres, rye 1919, spring wheat 34629, corn 14011, oats 10656, barley 920, flax 4557, speltz 398, potatoes 1106, sorghum cane 248, millet 45, alfalfa 1438, wild hay 21549.
The ball game at Kimball was stopped after six innings due to heavy rain with the score tied 1 to 1. Batteries: Sidney Symphemus and J Fine for Kimball, Lynn and Lynn for Sidney. A large Sidney crowd fled to shelter as autos were stranded and passengers walked to Potter and Margate after car troubles.
The Kings Daughters and Library Board present a benefit dance and bazaar on August 16 for the public library. Refreshments will be served at popular prices. This welfare enterprise should be liberally patronized.
John Kuhl at Sunol has been on the sick list. Miss Nellie Armstrong is the assistant in the office of the Electric Service Company.
Miss Bertha Neubauer came back Saturday with her sister Mrs Bertha Neubauer and is recovering rapidly from an appendicitis operation.
Rains Saturday and Sunday nights extend wet pattern as the country continues to reap the effects of ongoing showers. Weather observers note continued damp conditions, with forecasts calling for cooler nights and lingering unsettled skies.
Miss Grace McIntosh hosted a Tuesday gathering with six tables of five hundred. A four course luncheon was served at five o'clock in a setting described as delightful and satisfying. Miss Radcliffe captured first prize at cards while Miss Ann Radcliffe and Miss McFadden tied for second, with Miss McFadden declared winner.
A. S. Hardy departed the last of the week for Sheridan Wyoming to visit relatives for a month and seek relief from hay fever.
Denry Blome of the northeast country made a flying trip to town Tuesday to get binder repairs. He is farming in his whole-hearted, intense fashion with the results that always follow.
A baby girl born to Mr and Mrs Matthew Kremer on the south divide Monday July 21. She is the twelfth child and welcomed warmly, continuing the family’s long tradition.
Anton Rudd his family and Mrs Jacob Eckert traveled Sunday to the Broughton ranch on Lawrence Fork by auto. Mrs Eckert stayed to help care for the Eckert grandchildren while their mother remains in a Lincoln sanatorium.
Mrs Ada Mack spent a few minutes Thursday evening with her brother in law Don Devine. She was en route from her home in St Joe Missouri to the Pacific coast.
Mr and Mrs Zeibert leave Thursday in their car for Southern Wyoming to rusticate for a few days and angling for the elusive trout in Rock River along the trip.
A party led by Mrs Scanlon Mrs Dedrich Mrs Frank Tobin and Russell Dedrich traveled by auto on Tuesday to Cheyenne to attend the Ringling brothers circus. They continued to Denver and returned home by week’s end.
Mrs Ray Phillips is named cashier at the Hornaday Mosse store, marking a new staffing move.
Andy Ladine T. J. Quinn T. E. Quinn William Scwartz and Henry Horst and their families were among the Monday shoppers from the north divide.
J L McIntosh and party including his family, Miss Edna Harper, and Clifton McIntosh traveled to Cheyenne on Wednesday to attend the Ringling circus. They reported a splendid time and enjoyed the performance.
Mr and Mrs Gamble of Omaha visited Wednesday in the home of J J McIntosh They have been gojourning for some time at Estes Park Colorado They also made short stops in Cheyenne and Denver
Father Macourek from Ravenna Nebraska held services in Lodgepole Tuesday with strong attendance. He delivered a splendid Bohemian language lecture. Fathers Link and Blume traveled from Sidney to attend.
Mrs. E. T. Stark left Wednesday morning on No. 18 to Cheyenne then Denver where Mr. Stark will join her. They plan a ten day outing in Salt Lake City.
Mrs Hurza and her daughter from Wallace Nebraska arrived Wednesday and visited Frank Hurza seven miles northwest of Peetz. They were returning from Three Forks and Butte Montana where they visited Frank’s brother.
Miss Annie Anderson daughter of Henry Anderson of Bronson returns from Santa Cruz California where she had lived three years with her sister Mrs J H Jors Her nine year old nephew comes back with her to visit his grandparents.
Mrs Pfeiffer hosted a six course luncheon at noon in Wilburt Oklahoma in honor of Miss Taylor and Miss Rosenstein of Denver. Afternoon included unique conversation games and tea at four.
A. E. Deering of Norfolk Nebraska visited the Weyerts area last Friday and Saturday. He drove a long circular route across the country and collected wheat and grain samples noting they surpassed those at home. He credited the trip to Cheyenne County.
Druzilla Ellen Henderson born February 16 1875 at Hamerick Vermillion County Illinois. She married Charles Kinzey Stafford March 10 1898. Survived by husband five children Belle Henry Frankie Charlie Russell. Jesse Earl died young. Also mother sister and brothers. Died Sidney July 26 1913 after three weeks of illness. Funeral at Methodist church with Rev Hayes and Rev Utesch. Flowers and friends offered comfort.
Oliver Tobias Rewley born April 3 1850 in Montgomery County Illinois grew to manhood there. He moved to Cheyenne County near Dalton in 1886 and lived there until ill health forced his move in 1912. He died July 25 1913 at his sister Mrs C J Osborn’s home. buried near Honey Bend Illinois beside his parents after a July 26 funeral at Idlewild. He was 63, never married, a respected school officer and defender of education. Surviving sisters Mrs C J Osborn Sidney and Mrs H
Andrew McAdam died July 24 from injuries in a runaway three days earlier. A contractor and builder, he lived in the county 25 years, spent several years in Cheyenne, and leaves a widow Elizabeth Swigert nee April 10 1907, two children Roy and Mabel, five brothers and one sister. Funeral Sunday near Potter with large attendance and Woodmen of the World support. Interment Potter cemetery after services led by Rev. Murless. The widow and children receive community sympathy.
Sunday Dr Zike killed Mr Greenlees sick cow that showed rabies signs. Lab report confirms virulent rabies. village imposes three weeks of caution. No dogs at large for ten days. bite victim Lurile Calliton shows no symptoms. continue vigilance until period ends.
Claus Edens traded in Sidney Friday and expressed optimism about the crop prospects on his several farms on the north table.
J Su Johnson of Bridgeport was in the city Thursday promoting a reunion to be held there at a later date.
Chris Weyerts traveled to Sidney Friday to fetch the casket for the late H. G. Miller, delivering the final arrangements for the funeral.
Mr and Mrs Thomas Epps and their son Thomas returned Monday from a two month trip to the Pacific coast. They plan to spend their declining years in Cheyenne County and may buy a home in Sidney. They visited son Charles in Tacoma and daughter Mrs William Blood in Portland. Mr Epps has rented his ranch near Clara for a term of years.
Mrs. T. F. Shires of Kimball attended the funeral of Mrs. Stafford on Tuesday.
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