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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1909
Page
1
Notes from Sidney recount a week of local life with births and visits. Clyde Lancaster became a father last Saturday while J Cy. Baldwin recuperates from a wrist fracture. Many residents travel, visit relatives, or plan community events. The carnival is slated for August 30, and a charity game raises funds as businessmen beat the pencil pushers six to five.
The town reports rapid progress with many three year new residences rising this year and a shift toward owner occupied homes. Recent completions include houses of Simon Fishmo J C Hudson C F Leibbart with others in advanced stages for Dr Murlless Martin Boreson W M Fuller and C A Borton. J A Bentley W A Swatzlander are upgrading a double house and J J Mclntosh adds steam heating a thousand dollar bathroom and interior decorations to his home.
Emert Swan and Velma Hobson wed Sunday August 1 at the M E parsonage in Sidney. They will reside in the southeast cottage of Miss Minnie Studt after August 15 and Mr Swan has served Sidney Drug Co. for months. The bride is new to the area and the community wishes them conjugal happiness.
Oshkosh and Sidney played a ball game at Bridgeport with Sidney winning seven to four. They then announced a challenge for a purse of 100 to 300 dollars to be played at a neutral site. North Platte notes railroad facilities, a detail new to Sidney.
An upcoming drama titled The Country Store features nine characters with casting to be announced later. The event promises a fine entertainment and will donate proceeds to the Sidney Military band. Watch for the date late September.
List of unclaimed letters includes Miss Hazel Andrews A Wilson Miss Minnie Jonik Mrs Emon Pleming Jums Gore Porter Carl Fletcher J Yowele Jack Stouston E MCLERNON. Postmaster notes an advertised status for those listed. A Methodist ladies lawn social at the Martin home Friday night drew strong attendance and profit. Kruse Bros. advertised Porter on draught.
The Sheridan Enterprise reports a social evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Harvey E Feyberger on West Loucks street honoring Bishop Thomas and Rev Richard Whitehouse and his wife. Parishioners and citizens welcomed the pair back to the St. Peter's Episcopal church community as Rev Whitehouse returns to Sidney in about three weeks after resigning his previous pastorate.
County Clerk Doran appoints judges and clerks for the August 17 primary and November 2 general election. The list shows the first three in each precinct as judges and the remaining two as clerks, including Broncon Henry Anderson James Mitchell and Frank Portrey at Broncon precinct and others at Colton, Chambers, Davison, Eugle, Lodgepole, Potter, Sidney, Trognitz, and Union Valley precincts.
The Lady Maccabees and their partners enjoyed a lively evening at the country home of Mr. and Mrs. Easterday with ample feasting. The lodge, led by Mrs F. B Tobin, has progressed socially and financially along Bugy Street and Fifta Avenue. V Klein debuts as cream agent for Cambau Cold Storage Co.
The Village Board decided not to furnish water meters until all can be supplied. It authorized a temporary shelter for the fire company and plans a larger building later. Water service will be shut off for nonpaying customers. Hitching posts will be removed from the business streets and a public area will be set up west of Bergmansatore. Lawn sprinkling hours shift to four evenings from 6 to 9.
The writer complains about inadequate street sprinkling by the village board. He notes dust from yellow soil blowing into business districts each afternoon as wind rises, affecting store cleanliness and health. Sidney merchants are praised for neat stores, urging daily dust removal and better dust mitigation.
Fourteen of Miss Beasie Crosa’s young friends surprised her Tuesday night by riding out to the Nelson ranch in a springless hay rack. The colonial porch hosted the lively group who returned to town as dawn began, just as the father lit the morning fire for breakfast. Trust the high school youth for having times.
Wels Olson, a farmer near town, is erecting a $3,200 house after tearing down a six room stone dwelling. He has earned money in cattle and dairy and stands as a living example of Cheyenne county farming success. Mr and Mrs Olson are described as young and enterprising.
Roadmaster Hammer conducted a regu lar visit while Foreman Murphy repairs around the round house and depots. Master Mechanic Sullivan from Wyowing division inspected the shops this week. Wn. Schimf reported fine crops and hopeful harvest. H. S. Phillips resigns as crossing watchman to lead a section gang and yard work in Sidney yard. Pitzer at U P Hotel readies meals for G A R members. about 200 daily. Lind gard barn leased to store stock and shelter horses. Jessen leaves round house after 30 years, takes new crossing watchman role. Local incidents rise, weather unsettled, pink supplement hinted. Degree of Honor pays beneficiaries promptly, Mrs. Couch policy paid within a month.
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