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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1909
Page
1
Telegraph notes chronicle social visits and local events in the county seat. Residents seen include Mrs A D Stewitts, Editor Wolfe, Ole Withers, Henry Fusha, and Miss Frances McAuliff among others. a grand Lodgepole ball is planned for December 25 with Klein's orchestra. the new McIntosh garage progresses and visitors from North Platte and Maxwell are mentioned.
The third National Corn Exposition expands from corn to all grains and grasses with displays from the federal government and 25 states. Running December 6 for two weeks, the show demonstrates scientific farming advances and aims to return value to the public many times over. Oberfelder Clothing Co offers the largest stock of clothing at popular prices.
Wanted to buy land in small or large tracts. We may bid on it and possibly make you money before selling. If you prefer renting, write us and we will look after it. Bentley Land Co Sidney Nebraska J A Bentley Manager.
The Sidney Electric Service plant is partially disposed of by its owner C C Callahan with a controlling stake sold to A S Harvey of Omaha for 40000. Harvey will assume charge early next year as Callahan retires from day to day duties to protect his health and enjoy leisure. The plant has long served the town and built a strong patronage since its doubtful early days.
Last week the American Bank of Sidney and First National Bank of Sidney published financial statements. This week Potter State Bank and Dalton State Bank report similar healthy conditions with substantial deposits and ongoing land investments. Prosperity seems widespread in the county with banks flourishing and locals investing in land.
Dalton launches its first newspaper the Dalton Herald in a bold new venture. The Alliance Herald reports editor Thomas directs the paper with M. M. Kling overseeing management in its early stage.
Government weather observer John P. Fisher records in November 4 inches of snow in south Cheyenne county on the 12th 18th 15th 21st and 27th with 39-100 of an inch of rain on those days and 12-100 inches on the 29th and 30th. Total precipitation amounts to 41-100 of an inch with 21 clear days.
Mr and Mrs Ell of North Platte and Mrs Roney of Salida Colorado helped Mr and Mrs Radcliffe celebrate their twenty fifth anniversary last Friday and Saturday. They recall their youth at the same time and Mack turned eighteen the other day. The El family returned home Sunday.
Little Verna Gearnsey entertained her friends for a fourth birthday last Wednesday. A good number of invitations were accepted and elaborate confections pleased the children. Mrs. Gearnsey helped with her daughter's entertainment.
W S Ulery's hand heals but he remains on sick list for weeks. Depot floor replacement by bridge men. Ralph Long resigns as night check clerk effective December 15 to work in Cheyenne. Roy Wiseman and Ben Merritt off sick briefly. BH V Williams to take 30 day layoff with travel through Omaha and Iowa/Missouri. American Railroad Employer and Investors association formed in Sidney with officers W J Shoemaker president J A Nicholson VP E D Worden secretary. aims to aid proper legislative appointments for benefit to company and employees. Conductor Myron Hart of Union Pacific dies of pneumonia at North Platte after Thanksgiving. remains moved to Rock Island for interment with wife. No. 10 mail and silk train section 1 struck a hand car near Ogallala. fog caused accident. six hand-car men uninjured. pilot knocked off.
Anent the Weather notes the fickle climate with snow rain and sunshine competing for dominance. It offers a cheeky tip to knock on wood to ward off a change in luck and mentions Sidney debutantes in a light humorous tone.
K of P officers led by Grand Knight F L VanGorder and council members V C E M Kline M of W F G Griffith M of W A Clark I G Thornburg D O Thornburg to be installed on Tuesday January 11 with H J Snyder M of E and C C L Mann presiding.
Oberfelder Clothing Co. advertises remaining children’s over coats at low prices and Gilbert’s indestructible trunks as strongest and cheapest options sold by Oberfelder.
The Oberfelder Clothing Co advertises a stock of gloves, mittens, fancy attire, and related accessories. The notice highlights branded items and fashionable goods offered by the retailer.
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