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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1915
Page
5
Goodyear announces three improvements for small-size tires this year. Air capacity up 20 percent increases size and load capacity, while side wall strength rises 30 percent to resist bending just above the rim.
Extra copies remain of last week's edition containing the South divide piece and the prior week’s issue with the North Divide article. A few extra numbers were printed due to demand. call to order and provide names for mailings. The Greenlee sisters hosted a five hundred afternoon with Miss SImodynamics as guest. prizes awarded to Mrs. Wright and Miss Neubauer, with Mrs. Wright winning first.
Robert Williams and Jamison Min or of Milo Iowa visit with Robert Williams parents Mr and Mrs Richard Williams. They tour the farm south of town and consider prospects for locating. Fred Speck and daughter from Rutland Illinois stop here en route to the Pacific coast and Speck owns land near Dalton.
The B D s met last Friday afternoon with Mrs C W Simon and enjoyed a delightful gathering following their regular club plan.
Miss Rena Jackson traveled to North Platte on Wednesday to visit friends and plans to return today.
E C Stockdick returned from Denver with a new Overland car. Miss Mary Walters of Rock Springs Wyoming visited her sister Mrs Frank Tobin during convalescence. Trinity Lutheran Sunday School hosts annual picnic September 2 in Olson's grove west of town. Mrs. H. C. Kinsman returned to Julesburg after visiting Landlord Kinsman at the Le Grande. Mr. and Mrs. George Richardson of Orlando traveled to Sidney to bring guests to the Union Pacific station. David Huff returned from York County Nebraska after visiting with his children and handling business. The T N Society met with Mrs. Robert Barlow and enjoyed a pleasant session.
Mrs Ed Swatzlander hosted the regular Bridge Club on Wednesday afternoon. Absentees were represented by Mrs Whitelock and Miss Ann Radcliff who also scored highest. T M Bickett of Atlantic Iowa visited last week with his children Glenn Bales and wife and other old friends. Henry Anderstor Bronson ranchman plans a winter California trip after thirty years on the ranch. Mr and Mrs J Gertsner of New York City left Sunday after ten days visiting Mrs Al Kruse family. Mrs Theodooe Simms of Denver came Tuesday for a short visit with cousin Mrs L A Brown. her husband and children go east by auto to meet her next Monday.
Mr and Mrs H C Casselman returned Tuesday from a coast visit and plan to live in Sidney soon. They visited Lodgepole beforehand. Mr Casselman has leased second floor quarters in the Gapen building for a real estate office.
Guy Chambers came home Tuesday for a short visit with his parents Judge and Mrs Chambers before he returns to make his last year at the Star University. He has spent most of the summer doing office work in Lincoln.
Mrs. N. W. Olson and her son Clarence and daughter Anna surprised local folks Thursday morning by arriving from the west. They had visited coastal relatives and the Exposition and judged a month ample for the trip. They reported a splendid time.
Asa T. Couch promoted to yard engineer and working days. Trainmaster J W Adams of North Platte visited Sidney on official business. U P business remains bustling with more crews added on the fourth district. Jess Krueger becomes Hostler Helper replacing Frank Schroeder moved to office. T V Thompsett starts at U P shops replacing Glenn Moore who becomes night engine dispatcher after Oscar Lindberg's departure.
The Builders class of the Christian church arranged a Thursday evening surprise for their Bible school teacher Mrs C J Hellwig. The event featured costumes reminiscent of old gingham frocks and pig tails, followed by oral exams in physiology geography and literature, numerous recitations songs and dialogues. Twenty pupils attended enjoyed refreshments and dispersed content with a real good time.
The American Bank Statement notes a record public deposit exceeding half a million, with rapid business growth in the past three years. The bank has added another bookkeeper and plans more staff and improved facilities as it expands into new quarters.
Cheyenne County Nebraska commissioners meet at the courthouse on August 23 1915 approving bonds for A A Clath as special county judge and canceling or settling taxes on several parcels. They advertise dirt work for the Lodgepole bridge approach and declare a new public highway Road 269A. A warrant for 250 is approved for a State Fair exhibit and a large list of juror candidates is drawn from precincts across the county. The board adjourns to September 14 1915.
St Patrick’s Catholic Church holds Mass at 9 each Sunday with an evening service at 7 30. Instruction classes are held Saturdays at 2 o clock.
Holy Trinity Church American Lutheran holds Sunday school in the morning and morning worship at 11:00. Epistle Gospel and Introit for the 13th Sunday after Trinity with hymns including Come Thou Almighty King and Rejoice the Lord is King. Evening service at 8:00 features a responsive reading of Psalm 27. Rev. J. S. Leamer preaches his farewell sermon. Rev. Edwin Maxfield-Johnson serves as pastor.
The Methodist Church announces regular services next Sunday at 11 o’clock with the pastor welcoming strangers and visitors. Sermon topic is Motives of Christian Perseverance from Proverbs 4 18. Evening services join Union Service by the grandstand. Epworth League Sunday evening. Sunday school picnic was a success with 16 car loads and ample food and games. Sunday school next Sunday at 10 o’clock. last week’s attendance was 125 with a $4.05 offering.
A local pitch highlights a line of mowers hay rakes and cultivators available in town saying they are priced right and built with quality construction.
R P Scott returned from Omaha with oath of office and filed bond as deputy U S Revenue Collector. He will base his office in Alliance and move his family from Bridgeport before winter, per Alliance News.
Miss Frances Pearson left Thursday for Grand Island to enroll in a business college.
The John Deere Binder is described as made from the best material and guaranteed in every way. Potential buyers are urged to call Fundingsland Transfer Co. for prices and terms.
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