31 Aug 1907
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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1907
Page
1
A collection of short notices highlights recent town visits by residents from Weyerts Clara Denver and Waterloo Iowa. Several land buyers arrive and school terms begin. Weather includes rain two days, and burglar alarms upgrade at First National Bank. European trip bound Oberfelder pair return and go on to New York City. Go to A A Clark and Co for ice cream.
Henry Clark of Bridgeport made a business trip to Sidney on Thursday. Dan McAleese sold his dwelling near the old settler quarters to Nels Edner. Gottlieb Kuenster sold land southwest of Sidney to Herman Springer. Mrs. Elizabeth Sager’s family notes Casper Girman of the A. L. Fast residence on West Second Street. Chas Callahan and wife returned from Kasle and the northwest. Co. L. Tate and wife drove from Lodgepole. Tate sold part of John Pavlot land to an eastern buyer. Paper shipment delays cause missed trains. Herman Springer leased the Kruse Brothers building near the Darnell & Moore shop to open a real estate office. Elizabeth Sager granddaughter Elizabeth’s funeral at the Methodist church. Col A. J. Haskell celebrated his 75th birthday. Franklyn Comedy Company entertained despite rain. possible extension next week. Mrs. Orville Harrington, daughter of Mittlesteadt, died in Fresno, Cal. Haskell Indians defeated Sidney ball team. tie with North Platte in thirteen innings. Two steam threshers arrive in Sidney for the harvest. Major vaudeville acts and new music at the opera house. Mrs. W. F. Bassett hosted a social afternoon with guests Berger and Minnie Joyce. flowers, refreshments, and music. An old Scotch anecdote concludes with the doctor pocketing a fee after noting the patient’s death.
A Friday night trustees meeting in Trustee Tucker's office with Chairman Dedrick McIntosh Tucker and Neubauer present. A $38.00 street work claim was paid to J B Cook. John Treinen settled a knee injury claim for $300 from a Rose Street cement crossing obstruction. M H Tobin appointed to fill a trustee vacancy. An ordinance and notice of a water works special election were ordered for August 30. The meeting adjourned.
The Telegraph endorses Minnie E. Chase for the Republican nomination for county superintendent of public instruction, citing her Cheyenne County roots, long teaching career, state credentials, and proven dedication to education. The note also mentions a separate advertisement for The Sherry’s entertainment at the opera house on Tuesday Sept 3.
The article highlights Nebraska’s agricultural heft noting it and Iowa Minnesota and Kansas produce large shares of wheat oats and rye, rank high in cattle and pork, and drive economic strength with reduced mortgages and strong bank and mercantile prosperity, as cited by the Lincoln Star.
John Selang spent Sunday with family while Mrs J J Wandiver of Loveland Colo stayed at the John Anderson ranch. Henry T Doran, Republican candidate for county clerk, toured voters nearby on Tuesday. A mock marriage near the creek ended with a rice shower and old aloes as Jubilant crowds celebrated. School returns to Herdon Monday and John Walsh moved onto his homestead.
Irving residents are busy haying and preparing for the Tuesday primary election. Campaign activity includes Ritchie canvassing for county superintendent while locals note citizens should vote to support fair candidates.
The Methodist ladies host a lawn social at the home of Mr and Mrs Chas E Harper next Wednesday from five o'clock. Ice cream sherbet cake coffee sandwiches and pickles will be served. Everyone is invited.
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