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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1924
Page
9
The notice lists subscription rates with postage paid options for one year at $1.50 and six months, with single copies available in advance. It notes the paper is entered at the Sidney Nebraska post office as second class matter.
Charles Callahan has purchased a past interest in the Cheyenne Tribune and will oversee the paper’s business department. Sheriff Trognitz remains confined to his bed. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Joseph Oberfelder on August 6. Cheyenne county reporters note a severe breath. Garman of Garman precinct traveled to Sidney with a load of old corn. Ft Sidney Sterling beat Sidney 29 to 24 in a baseball game played here. The North Divide Harvest Home association plans its annual fair at the Fairview school house on September 11 and 12.
Fred Kurth sold 190 head of cattle at his farm south of town for an average $22 each. Major buyers included County Treasurer Lehmkuhl Milt Ahrens and G Banta of Lodge Polo. Other items mention M A Daugherty seeking health care in Hot Springs SD and numerous local construction efforts such as a Burlington station move and viaduct piers, plus a post office petition at Silma and other regional news.
Gus Meyer of Potter completed final proof before Judge Tucker. Mrs J B Ragan died in Denver. Charles Lager died from injuries after a horse mishap. City buys a water sprinkler. Cheyenne County Agricultural Society elected officers for the year with Devee as temporary chair and Fundingsland as secretary. Permanent officers named Doran president Tobin VP Devee secretary Greenlee treasurer. Directors named McIntosh Tobin Greenlee McDaniel Wellner. lease board Devoe Tobin Shipman. Directors will meet to arrange fall fair. street carnival planned in Bidney. Mose Kinkaid in Sidney. editorial on Sidneys sewerage. D R Jones family moved to Lutheran apartments. Michael Fitzpatrick, once a Sidney resident.
The obituary notes a resident died July 25 at his Salt Lake City home. Wheat crop is fair, oats unusually heavy, and corn is coming on fine, indicating favorable agricultural conditions.
Catholic Church list of masses and services includes Sunday masses at 7:30 a.m. and 2:30 a.m. Rosary, Instruction and Benediction at 7:30 p.m. Weekday mass at 8:00 a.m. Rev. Anton Line.
The local Bible class of the International Bible Students' Association meets Sundays at 2 PM at 102 C Street. Everyone interested in studying the Bible is invited. Clara Downey serves as Class Secretary.
Bible school begins at 10:00 a m with communion and preaching at 11:00 a m Christian Endeavor meets at 7:00 p m followed by preaching at 8:00 p m
No preaching services through August. Bible school held at 10 a.m. each Sunday. Samuel Light, Pastor.
The church reports a well attended Sunday service and invites unchurched people. Next Sunday services will be in German. On Thursday, August 14, the Walther League will hold its business meeting with Rev. J. Heins of Chappell delivering the lecture. Pastor W. F. Peters urges attendance.
The M E Church holds Sunday school at 10 a m and worship at 11 a m. Epworth League meets at 7 p m with evening service at 8 p m. The fourth quarterly conference is Sunday at 3 p m. all reports must be ready. Dr Keve presides. invitation extended to all church members.
United Lutheran Church in Sidney holds church school at 10 a m and worship at 11 a m with the sermon They Are Sons of God Rev W T Knuse leads the service Potter Grace Church early worship at 9 20 a m sermon by the pastor at 10 45 a m church school First Church worship at 2 30 p m devotional services aim at true worship Come and worship with us and we will do thee good
Kratz Abstract Company advertises money to loan on land and lists Piste glass for windshields and doors installed at Fiahler Garage.
North Divide reports a three week visit to relatives in Grand Island and Lincoln. Sidney notes include Frank Kinton buying repairs for his binder, Mrs J A Chean and Edwin at church, a boy's finger injury, John Neary and wife touring for weekly trading, and pest concerns about grasshoppers and potato bugs. Farmers busy cutting grain, many using the combine, plus visits by John Jones family, Mrs J C Schuienberg hosting grandchildren, and others viewing land in Randolph.
Antelope Divide Jim Burtramson and Vern Nelson drove to Sidney Sunday afternoon, stopping in Potter for the lecture on the way home. J H Madden’s family attended the Potter lecture Sunday. Mr and Mrs Hadley motored to Johnson’s grave to hear the lecture. Rodney Burtramson, hurt by a horse last Sunday, is able to be about again. Co A Mangum visited Bud Thorp and Madden homes Sunday. Hazlitts, Edith visiting Mrs Madden, and Mrs E E Wilson with daughter attended Johnsons grove lecture. Bud Thorpe’s mother from Rockford Illinois came to help during harvest. Edson Madden wife and daughter Charlotte attended Johnsons grove Sunday afternoon.
Dr. R. E. Roche announces a one month absence from August 3 to September 1 for treatment at the Mayo Clinic. Dr. Thomas Dorwart will oversee patients, reachable at the office, residence, or Bassett's Pharmacy.
Potter area residents visit from California Colorado and Nebr while Navy man plans month with parents. Home Lumber was robbed of 850 dollars with the safe broken open. A heavy rain and wind moved through with at least an inch of moisture. Fire destroyed three wheat fields near Potter and the department assisted. Community gatherings and sermons drew large crowds as summer school and picnics continued.
North Sidney residents Mr Kinton and daughters visited his son Clyde Kinton last week. Mr and Mrs Otto Kurz, parents of Mrs Jim Sparks, left for Rawlins Wyoming to visit their son Otto. Clyde Kinton hosted neighbors Thursday evening. Mrs Jack Bowman and children visited Paul Sparks, with Mr Bowman helping harvest at his home.
Roy Morris called at Jim Sparks home Sunday evening. Roy Neary visited Sidney on business Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Paulin Schmidt and Mrs. Tom Barnes were shopping in Sidney Saturday night. Mrs. Jim Sparks called Clyde Kinton residence Wednesday morning. Guy Clark is doing repairs on the district No. 77 schoolhouse this week. Miss Belle Stafford spent Wednesday afternoon in Sidney visiting relatives.
Charles Tolle returned from Kansas where he had been working. Mr. and Mrs. H A Fecht of Dalton visited the F J Thurston home after a two month western motor trip. The Thurston family spent Sunday at the Albert Fecht home. Otto Perse and son Erwin of Sidney and Miss Gladys Straight called on the J A Connelly home Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. M H Vowers were mentioned in the gathering.
Max C S Anderson ten years old was seriously injured when a young colt kicked him on the head near Dalton. Dr Harry Mantor found and treated him after a delay and he was taken to Cheyenne Hospital with his parents and doctor. condition unsettled and community awaits word.
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