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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1915
Page
10
A traveler in Arkansas, low on lubricating oil, asks a farmhouse boy to fetch oil or castor oil. The boy returns with the mother’s reply that castor oil is unavailable and that she will prepare a dose of salts instead.
In Cheyenne County Nebraska guardianship of Mary Vipond offers the undivided five-eighths interest of minors in the southeast quarter section 17 township 12 range 50 for sale. Sale at public vendue at the courthouse front door in Sta ney on August 23 1915 at 10:00 am with one hour open time. One half cash and balance in three years at six percent secured by first mortgage. Guardian Mary Vipond and attorney B J L McIntosh announce the order by Judge Honoraine H. Grimes dated May 22 1916.
In Cheyenne County Nebraska the county court schedules a hearing on the petition for heirship filed by Maylon D. Osgood regarding Marcus Osgood who died intestate January 10, 1904. He held a half interest in the SE quarter of section 22, township 17, range 51. Heirs named include Clara Vincent and others. Hearing set for September 6, 1915 at 9:00 a.m. in Sidney. Notice to heirs, creditors, and interested parties via Sidney Telegraph for three weeks.
The County Clerk is directed to issue warrants for land taken along a new section line road opening as public highway 267A, 66 feet wide from section 12, township 13, range 50. A $300 warrant is authorized for Gus Wellner for Cheyenne County Agricultural Society premiums, plus a $25 warrant for County Institute costs for Anna McFadden. Audited claims cover various expenses from court fees to pauper care and road work, with adjournment set to August 12 1915.
Christ Church Episcopal holds Sunday School at 10 a.m. and Morning Service at 11 a.m. A Sunday School contest with prizes will be awarded on September 5. Children’s Festival Service is set for Sunday September 1 at 11 a.m. R A Pinkham, Missionary in Charge, invites all to attend.
St Patrick's Catholic Church schedules Mass every Sunday at 9 in the morning and an evening service at 7 30. Saturday instruction is held at 2 o'clock for parishioners seeking religious education.
Regular services Sunday morning and evening invite all. Bible school each Lord's day at 10 a.m. Midweek prayer on Wednesday at 7 45 p.m. Senior Christian Endeavor Sundays at 7 p.m. Junior Endeavor Sundays at 2 30 p.m. Choir Thursday at 7 20 p.m. Calla Willard Missionary Society meets the second Tuesday monthly. All welcome. Pastor G R Miller urges attendance.
Lutheran Sunday school sessions held regularly at 9 45 in the morning with Mrs Trognitz serving as superintendent guiding the program and activities for attendees.
Reports from both Sundays away praise the services. Morning sermon Gods Country Psalms 24 and evening sermon A Slim Christian Luke 1 324. Epworth League at 7 00 pm. Sunday school thriving with 128 attendees and 5 29 collected. Jessie Porter Simpson to sing next Sunday morning after training under H P Pasmroe. Rev Cresap of Lodgepole Methodist preached two services with good audiences.
The Priscilla Club will meet Thursday August 19 with Miss Mae Boggs in attendance. All ladies in the city are invited. The meeting time was shifted from its usual schedule due to the Teachers Institute in progress this week.
Ed Spire of St Louis visits his brother in law L G Lowe in the city. Carl Seidow builds a bungalow on the lot south of the Seidow property. Mrs Fred Dudley of Cheyenne travels to the city on business. Grace and Laura Johnston go to Omaha to visit and get glasses fitted. W B Rodman and O E Torgerson of Kimball travel to Sidney on a business mission. Commissioner Troelstrup attends county board session from Potter. Frances Hart returns from Cheyenne after visiting relatives. Mrs Otto Chavat and Miss Anna Kravacek of South Omaha stay with sister Mrs Chas Semerad.
Village trustees approve transfer of all service company assets to the village including the west forty six feet of lot seven, block twenty eight, with the building, sinking fund of about 1350 dollars, and all rights and claims, subject to taxes and transfer conditions. warrants to be drawn after proper transfer and bond surrender.
John McIntosh, brother of J. J. McIntosh, died Saturday in Idaho Falls at age sixty eight. He had been in failing health for some time but death came unexpectedly. He leaves a wife, three brothers, and a sister of Mrs. W. F. Bassett. He owned a ranch north of Kimball in early days and was known for fine mental endowments and generous hospitality. Burial occurred Tuesday in Butte Montana.
Son of Fred Kurth dies Sunday evening August 1 at his father's home in the west end. Born south of Sidney twenty six years ago last May. Prolonged illness from dropsy after a fall through a hayloft trap door while playing. Buried from Catholic church Wednesday morning. Survived by father two sisters and five brothers. Described as honest and upright and well liked.
Mrs. Jane Barrett of Lodgepole was laid to rest beside her husband and son in Sidney Catholic cemetery after a funeral held last Sunday. She lived forty years in Lodgepole and was honored for raising a family of respected men and women. R. E. Barrett of Julesburg, once Lodgepole county clerk, is a son.
Calla Willard hosts a missionary gathering with Miss Elsie Miller on Tuesday August 10 at 2 30 p m. Attendees are invited to bring a friend and enjoy the afternoon.
The notice invites people to a social dance next Friday at Tobin Opera House promising the best in music and a good time for attendees.
General fund warrants issued by the state auditor for July totaled 188,486.23 with numbers to 2,470. The cumulative total issued reached 307,818.64. The next largest fund was the state university building fund at 51,876.36.
Gallons of gasoline and a Tir spark plug offered for sale at Andy Brott's.
Help for weak kidneys urged prompt treatment. Mrs. E. T. Lehman of Sidney reports years of back pain eased by Doan's Kidney Pills. Sold nationwide for 50 cents at dealers. Feaster Milburn Co. Buffalo, N Y.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to all who helped us in words and deeds during the sickness and death of our son and brother. Fred Kurth and Family.
Mrs David Huff came back Monday from York County where she had stayed with her daughter for eight weeks. He seems happier and is showing renewed interest in life.
Fundingsland Transfer Co. announces two car loads of John Deere binders arriving, signaling favorable pricing for customers. The delivery expands inventory and showcases solid demand for agricultural equipment.
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