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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1910
Page
1
Community week in Sidney features visiting residents from Sterling Denver Broadwater and Potter. Local events include medical, circus, fishing trips, school news, and a shift in rail service with Ernest Worden covering agent duties during Shoemaker's absence.
In a rural route change from Sidney to Dalton the Sid ney Telegraph loses no readers. The paper now mails Friday evening to reach Saturday delivery but must travel through Dalton with no night agent delaying the mail. The plan is to start rural service later from Dalton to catch the morning train and deliver the Telegraph a day earlier. The reform will require time to implement but the process has begun.
The postmaster general’s report shows 6 781 domestic money orders totaling 50 618 99 and 41 international money orders of 871 27 in the year. Over 2 000 registered letters and packages originated here plus 8 967 on transit. Tampa and bar rents brought in 7 025 in receipts.
A prolonged drizzle and light rain through Thursday to Saturday aided harvest and marketing. A fresh shower on Monday improved conditions and kept corn healthy. Observers note excessive dry spells elsewhere while local fields show vibrant greenness and expected heavy yields with no major issues. The chilly spell eased by Sunday afternoon as residents relaxed.
The town council earns praise for improving streets within budget. Councilman Bassett personally supervised grading on the south side, reflecting strong support for village improvements and shaping overall town impressions.
The water sprinkler arrived and did its first run on Tuesday, easing heat on the business streets. Residents expressed relief and praised the village board for the purchase, noting a much improved atmosphere after the device began its work.
Agent M A Shipman notes two time changes. Passenger 303 southbound now at 3 56 p m instead of 4 07. Passenger 304 northbound now at 8 54 a m instead of 9 16.
John P. Fischer reports 127 inches of rainfall for July at ten miles south of Sidney Rain with 26 clear days and 5 cloudy days. Oberfelder Clothing Co advertises spring and summer outfits at nearly half price, urging sacrifice sales.
The Cheyenne County Arentural Society met Friday night July 29 to elect temporary officers R W Devoe chairman and L Fundingsland secretary. Permanent officers chosen HT Doran president FB Tobin vice president R W Devoe secretary A E R Greenlee treasurer. A committee led by J L MelIntosh F B Tobin A E Greenlee J McDaniel Gus Wellner was formed to select a board of directors. The grounds committee includes R W Devoe M H Tobin and M A Shipman. The directors later named C P Chambers C J Osborn F Ribo H P Slawson Gus Wellner M H Toovin and L O Fondinger. The board will meet August 6 at Commercial Club rooms to finalize fall fair plans.
Charles Lager, a prominent north divide resident, died after an accident involving a horse in late July led to abdominal injury. An abscess rupture and surgical removal of diseased tissue failed to save him. Funeral services were at the Lutheran church in Sidney conducted by Pastor from Potter, with choir by C. D. Eswig. He leaves a wife and two children.
Nat Reiss announces a clean family friendly carnival set for Rose Street. The Nat Reiss Carnival Co offers a Ferris wheel and aerial rides, pledging courteous treatment for women and children. The show arrives Sunday, with events running the week of August 8th and promises a wholesome, well organized attraction.
Sidney's ball team opens a eastern Colorado tour with nine straight wins nine games listed at Hillrose Fort Morgan Welden Akron Wray Brush and others as they head into southwest Nebraska facing strong clubs while maintaining confidence and fan enthusiasm. The piece mixes game notes with local town pride and colorful column writing.
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