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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1913
Page
1
Mack Radcliff made a trip to Julesburg Thursday. Co. B. Harper returned from Denver on Wednesday with a fine touring car.
Mrs Jack Guynan and her children are visiting relatives in North Platte, staying for a period as they travel.
George Moore digs on the lot east of Fred Seegers for a bungalow. A dance at Nels Nel son s in Sidney Draw is planned next Saturday evening with invitations extended. T. E. Thornburg and family returned Sunday from a motor tour through Colorado. Charlie Roth and wife visited Gus Edens' ranch last Sunday, returning via Charlie Thiemann's.
Reverend and Mrs Hayes and baby came home Tuesday after a ten day Colorado outing. Miss Mary Hayes visits York Nebraska. Dr R D Harris and wife went last Sunday to see John Daugherty and family at the ranch, with Jr I Mc Intosh driving them.
Dick Richards and Dr Zike traveled to Kimball on Sunday. Dr Zike was summoned to treat a herd of cattle that had founder after consuming alf alfa.
Frank King, ill at a ranch near Bridgeport, shows some improvement after both he and Mrs King visited earlier in the week.
Charles Schwartz made his final homestead proof before County Judge Gapen on August 12 with witnesses Henrich Ronneker and Harry Heath present.
Miss Nannie Anderson, the efficient book-keeper at the American Bank, is taking her vacation. She went to Denver last Saturday and will be gone a fortnight or longer.
Mrs C W Simon returned Tuesday from Ogallala where she visited relatives. The Simons have leased the newly completed Wath cottage and moved in.
George Carey, son of the late W. H. Cary, has arrived from Florida. His mother traveled as far as McCook, Nebraska and is visiting there before joining him. They plan to spend the winter at their ranch.
Co K Stafford spent Saturday in Bridgeport examining the irrigated country and the thriving port. The visit focused on local agriculture, water access, and commerce opportunities in the growing region.
The usual services resume at the Methodist church tomorrow with Reverend Hayes back and energized. Ground was broken this week for the Hornaday Moss Company store building. Mr. Dedrick received plans for his two story building and will start work once crews are secured.
Mrs Ernest Stuht and her baby returned Thursday from a month long visit in Lincoln. Ernest, weary of restaurant fare, promptly bought seventy five ripe fries. It is a good time to visit Stuht's.
Mrs Herman Schroeder and child ren came home Wednesday after a month in Idaho. Babe says he saw enough sand to last a lifetime. The home welcomed them, especially the bachelor head of the house.
Miss Henrietta Shoemaker and Miss Fern Johnson came home last Friday from a trip to the west with Fuca tello Idaho and Portland Oregon as main objective points. They had as delightful an outing as seldom falls to the lot of young ladies.
Miss Taylor departs Thursday evening for Wilburton Oklahoma after a several week stay with her cousin Fishman and his family. Another cousin Miss Rosenstein also leaves for Denver accompanied by Mrs Fishman and two daughters.
The King’s Daughters and the Library Board announce a supper and bazaar next Wednesday night to replenish the library treasury. Refreshments start at seven to allow early arrivals, and all are invited to attend.
L. F. Cunningham and his wife were in town Tuesday. Rather than buying another automobile he bought a new carriage and spent the surplus on two year old feeders to shovel corn. He plans to complete the set with time.
May day moving was slow but August brought many furniture vans. Fred Williams moved into the Atherton house, followed by Cramer into the Dutch Charlie house. Knox took the Kelly residence, Jackson into Sharmer, and a Dalton family into Jackson. Dick Williams occupied the sheriff’s former home while Thomas Epps moved into Williams’s vacated house. Several furniture loads appeared without clear ownership amid the activity.
A column notes Elbert Hubbard on salesmen and promotes Bankers Reserve Life Company of Omaha seeking a strong representative for the region. It suggests several local men could excel as general agent and build a durable agency for the prominent company enjoying notable success in the state.
Leroy Martin returned from the Pasteur institute confident he is now immune from the rabies bite. Lewellyn and Martin treated under institute care. Lewellyn had no skin abrasion but was advised to guard against risk after handling the dog. The danger from mad dogs wanes as animals are confined and many have been disposed of after developing the disease. Lucile Culliston came back with her mother earlier in the week and is reported as all right, the biting dog never showed illness.
Dr W H Wilson of Lincoln state health inspector verified the diagnosis of Drs Mantor and Owen in infantile paralysis cases. The Wright child has a paralyzed right leg and the Lippencott infant shows left arm involvement. both families quarantined to prevent spread and protect others.
The Methodist church and school announce their annual picnic on Tuesday August 19. Free conveyances leave the church at 8:30 a.m. The grounds are at Borgquist grove three miles east of town. At noon automobiles will run to fetch husbands unable to stay the full day.
Mrs. John Barger of Derby Iowa visited her sister Mrs. J S Hadley last Saturday with her son and two daughters.
A closely watched game Sunday saw Sidney defeat Kimball 6 to 3. H Linn led Kimball with a three base hit and struck out 12, while Symodymus fanned 9 and 12 total strikeouts were noted. Sidney’s defense stymied Kimball throughout as both teams showcased strong batting.
Maria K Tipton born Woodman aged eighty two died August 14 1913 at her daughter Mrs Isaac Jones home north of town. She had been blind bedridden and helpless for years. Born in Maine her son John W Tipton of Tabor Iowa and Mr and Mrs Jones accompanied the body to Mount Pleasant Iowa for burial beside her husband.
Twenty friends planned a birthday surprise for Mrs. Trognitz at her suburban home on Monday. They hosted a fine lunch and a day on a shaded porch, gifting her a beautiful aluminum percolator as a keepsake.
The Modern Woodmen of America will hold a Logrolling Picnic and Class Adoption in Mitchell Nebraska on Tuesday September 9 1918. Inducements are offered for a large attendance and brothers from the entire jurisdiction are expected. Railroad rates are promised.
The Lutheran Sunday school and friends will hold their annual picnic at Kruegers next Wednesday the 20th. Free conveyances depart from the church at eight thirty, and attendees are reminded to bring lunch baskets.
Mrs Swatzlander hosted a Thursday afternoon party with eight 500 tables. Mrs Barlow and Mrs Uptegreve tied for high scores. Barlow won a cut glass dish. In the tie for second, Mrs Jack claimed another cut glass prize. A two course luncheon closed the delightful affair.
W R Wood former county treasurer conducted town business Friday and reported his ranch lies in a dry area this year, predicting a shorter crop yield due to drought conditions.
The Capital City Amusement Co carnival offered a clean, entertaining show with strong animal acts including an ostrich farm and the Alligator Boy. The Ferris wheel and merry-go-round drew crowds despite a poor turnout due to Sydney's tight money, a preharvest lull, and competing events. The Sid ney Fire Department aided operations and deserves rewards. boy scouts departed Thursday for the east after their visit.
Mrs Stark invites town ladies to two picture study hours at nine forty and three o clock. The display of famous paintings is well worth seeing. Programs available in the basement rest room of the courthouse. Last year’s feature drew enthusiastic praise from attendees.
Guy Ferry pitched for Green River against Bancroft Idaho last Sunday as Green River won 11 to 6. A $500 side bet drew strong attendance with about 2000 fans. Ferry pitched the full game and helped seal the decisive championship victory despite Bancroft using three pitchers.
Collections for the new Catholic church have been generous this week as members and supporters recognize the need and benefit of a new structure. A good crop yield allows farmers and merchants to loosen purses for a worthy cause.
The Flag Lady will lecture on The Growth and Development of the American Flag at the Tobin Opera House on Tuesday August 19 under the Teachers Institute. General admission 25 cents, reserved seats 35 cents at Sidney Drug Co.
A barn owned by John P Fischer south of town was struck by lightning Friday and burned to the ground. The large structure, nearly new, housed hay and oats which were consumed by the blaze. It is believed there was some insurance coverage.
Rail notes describe a new floor lay in the US P machine shop and multiple staff moves. L M Buckley of Stromsburg becomes clerk in the Roadmaster's office, while Geo Ball fills in during absences. Fremont’s George Iverson relieves T J Sennet as roadmaster at Fremont. UP 700 class engines pass Sidney en route west. Schroeder and Stuht finish batching, Herman Schroeder and Ernest Stuht note seasonal home leave. Sage visits Omaha with wife. Cary covers Sage’s duties. F W Stevens dies in Indianapolis after illness. formerly a clerk in the roadmaster's office.
Mrs Radcliffe hosted two parties this week to finish her series with twenty four guests at a cari event on Tuesday. The rooms blended browns and yellow flowers including nasturtiums and golden glow. Miss Kime won first prize a hand painted plate and Miss Mann won second a cut glass dish during a two course luncheon. Summer visitors attended. On Wednesday Kensington hosted eighteen ladies with the same color scheme and luncheon.
A group of Cheyenne and regional bank leaders including A. H. Marble, H. B. Henderson, E. W. Stone, H. VanDeusen, G. C. Muirhead, and Sumner Miller were in town Thursday evening on their way home from the annual meeting of the State Bankers Association of Wyoming held in Sheridan on the 12th and 13th.
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