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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1913
Page
5
Knight-Campbell Music Co presents a large printed list of over 100 standard piano makes with illustrations and descriptions. Discounts claimed include $50 to $75 on pianos and $75 to $150 on player pianos, with freight prepaid and a money back guarantee.
The line explains the Italian phrase Bis dat qui eleemosyn dat. It translates literally as He gives twice who gives quickly and suggests a quicker donation ends up giving more than delaying to think it over.
Rev J H Utesch conducts services at 11 a m and 8 p m with Sunday school at 10 a m Choir practice Tuesday evening Church council meets at 8 p m Monday August 4 1913 county convention at Potter August 4 5 Sunday school picnic at Krueger s Lake August 20 Methodist pastor E J Hayes on two weeks leave no services August 3 and 10 resume August 17 Sunday school continues ten oclock mornings
German Lutheran services will be held at the Dunkards church on Sunday August 3 at 7 pm. Also note the Kruse Cash Market offers immediate check cashing for bringers with cream.
Governor Hodges of Kansas invites governors west of the Mississippi to Wichita on October 22 to discuss state and national legislation. The Transmississippi Commercial congress meets in Wichita on October 21 and will continue for four days. The governors conference runs with that organization.
Topeka July 31 The public utilities commission grants Kansas railroads authority to transport seed wheat free of freight charges between all points in the state. The action follows a petition by citizens from the southwestern district hit by dry weather.
Two hundred Nebraska newspapers join the Nebraska Press Association to publish booster editions in September with each paper sending one thousand copies outside the state. The Sidney Telegraph enters the effort and endorses county focused reporting to showcase local crops and resources. Citizens are urged to share favorable methods and provide crop reports for inclusion.
Vern G Niner Miller born in Germany October 14 1845 immigrated to the United States with his parents at seven. He married Trinity Behrens in 1866 in Clayton Illinois and lived in Weyerts Nebraska where he guided a prosperous settlement. He served as Justice of the Peace taught school and was a church leader known as Professor Miller. He died early Thursday morning July 31 1913 leaving ten children thirty grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral in German Lutheran church with Reverend Scultzhuts. Families from Lodgepole Sidney and the South Divide plan to attend.
Colonel Al Raynor a famed Wisconsin lumberman and guide to millionaires wed Mrs. James Craig of Birchwood. Both spouses are eighty three, and their courtship reportedly lasted fifty years in the northern woods.
Porter Charlton who was reported ill in the Hudson county jail awaiting extradition to Italy for trial on a wife murder charge is in good health. It is learned that during three years of confinement he has interviewed many fellow prisoners and has attempted a novel about underworld life.
Sidney correspondent chronicles visitors and social life in Potter Nebraska. James McIntosh attends McAdams funeral. Nelson family from Wichita visits. Thornburg advances street improvements. many locals, marriages, and farewells noted. McAdam funeral draws crowds. Morfeld-Lafferty wedding reported with witnesses Clara Lafferty and Edward Thornburg.
The bride wore embroidered voile and jewels sparingly a Roman gold locket and chain and a bouquet of pins and white carnations. The groom appeared in updated black. The marriage was simple with no display. The bride, a Potter society debutante, will preside over a home with dignity as Mr Morfeld, a merchant clerk, is praised for his choice. They plan a visit to Omaha before settling in Persia Ta. They received many wedding gifts as Potter offers congratulations.
Fair wheat harvesting is finished and threshing will start this week if weather cooperates. Yields look good with some fields surpassing last year while spring grain promises a very fair crop. Local residents–Limbeck family, Eckert brothers, Portrey Beyer Rollman, Livoni, Bartels, Stimka, and Hammer–are noted in farm activities and social visits. A heavy rain occurred Sunday night before reports of sewer connections and an upcoming teachers examination on August 15 and 16.
A brief item notes that cream was tested and paid for immediately at Kruse's, indicating prompt purchase and payment at the store.
A terse motto stresses fairness and top earnings for workers, signaling a shop or firm creed focused on honest dealings and maximizing value for the employer or contractor. The line frames a business ethic emphasizing square dealing and high compensation for those served.
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