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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1914
Page
5
In uncertain times real estate remains a safe investment. Investment in Cheyenne County Sidney area land and town lots is promoted with prices from 50 to 350 dollars per lot. Buyers by January first receive a ten percent discount. Emphasizes future value and building opportunities in Sidney.
A Christmas ballad of a soldier riding away in frost and snow. A maiden in pearls and velvet crafts a mistletoe wreath from scarlet berries as bells ring. Years later the maiden, now crowned with holly, remains with him in song and revelry.
Lyman Acker of Harvard Neb won first prize in the stock judging contest at the state farm, taking the inaugural prize from Union Stock Yards which offers $100 annually to top judges. The event serves as a tryout for Chicago’s major stock judging contest.
Auditor Howard reports that about thirty counties owe $90,000 to the Insane fund and have largely paid or promised timely payment. Only Gage and Stanton counties have not paid and remain sued to recover the remaining $15,000.
S R Lichtenbarger of Bradshaw Nebraska five miles north of town suffered a severe accident in a runaway. He was thrown from his buggy and struck a sharp obstacle, cutting a large gash in his neck and puncturing a small hole in the windpipe and fracturing his jaw. He is nearly seventy and a Civil War veteran.
Jacob Mayer of Dalton visited the city Tuesday. Tom Jones and family of Peets were here last Saturday. Mrs. John Griffith of Cheyenne is visiting with her cousin Mrs. O Kane. Henry Shrear of Bronson had business in Sidney Thursday. Mrs. M. A. Jensen of Kimball stopped Tuesday evening and visited friends. Mrs. Jack spent Thanksgiving with the Heinzman family east of Dalton and stayed several days. Mrs. Bartholomew and Mrs. Bar ret of Kimball were guests in the George Davis home from Monday to Wednesday. Mrs. Roy Mershon of Kimball visited Wednesday with cousin Mrs. E. P. Swan and had dental work. Emil Andre of Eaton Colorado looked around early in the week. He once rented the Livoni place west of town. Mr. and Mrs. L. Wasema entertained at Thanksgiving dinner along with Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Leichty, Mr. and Mrs. Dave Huff and Minnie Stuht. Sam Fine returned Saturday from Denver to be with his own people. Maggie Snyder Fischer of Julesburg visited her aunt Mrs. James Worden and renewed friendships. Claus Edens of the North Divide transacted business Tuesday and is ordering mail sent to the new Gurley post office.
Mrs Wm Bieternitz and her daughter May traveled to North Platte from Friday to Monday to visit relatives and handle business matters.
Mr and Mrs A B Johnson moved into the cottage on the north side which belongs to Miss Downey. They arrived for the winter from their pleasant ranch on the south divide. Mrs Henry Zinnecker of Polk Nebraska visited from Friday until yesterday with friends made while her husband was pastor of the Methodist congregation here.
Al Kruse left Sunday for Bayard to visit Rudolph Kruse at his ranch. He reported spending the week mainly watching the ducks and may remain another week to shoot at them.
Last Sunday a warm gathering was held at Ray Wellner's home with intimate families from Carl Rutner, Peetz, Treinen, and Gus Wellner joining the host for a shared feast and visit.
A merry party went to Sterling Monday with several members filing on land. John Null and J. D. McMillan filed on homesteads along with Mrs. Henry Null, Jennie Armstrong, and Aletta Foster.
Mrs. W. H. Lawrence marked her eighty fourth birthday last Friday as family members and friends showered her with art postals that will brighten many hours. Her children include Mr. Sweet and Mrs. Ragan along with numerous grandchildren and friends.
Clean-up Day set by the village board was spoiled by a cold dusty gale. Six inches of Cheyenne snow melted to two inches at Kimball, making outdoor work impractical. On Tuesday residents attempted weed burning and trash hauling, with room for more cleanup.
RF L von Roberts visits Mongay and orders telegraph to Gurley. Gurley lies six miles south of Dalton as progress continues. An elevator stores ample grain and a fine general store operates. Wm Busse, formerly Weyerts, is appointed postmaster, signaling local civic development.
Nebraska state banks report Sept 21 1914 resources down and deposits down while loans rise. Since Oct 21 1918 state banks increased to 760 with deposits up and loans up. Mellor and aides depart for Chicago to attend the National Association of Fairs and Expositions for next year’s attractions and space reservations.
The governor of Nebraska asks Kansas to extradite Edgar Warren from Leavenworth to Lincoln on sheriff’s orders for alleged complicity in the Towle residence robbery and a series of three recent burglaries worth about $606. Authorities believe Warren linked to all three break-ins at Towle’s Lincoln home.
Wymore Nebraska December first reports the death of six year old William Conard and nine year old Mary L Slaight from wild parsnip poisoning. Their siblings Emmet Slaight and Daniel and Joe Conard are seriously ill while visits at the George Coward home on Eagle Creek. the Slaight children reside in the city and others are expected to recover.
Wymore Nebraska November 30 William Iben a 30 year old farmer shot and fatally wounded John Trauernacht 18 who drove up in front of Iben home. Iben then shot himself in the head inflicting only a scalp wound and is now in county custody.
County board reacts to State Auditor Howard request by drafting a $500 payment from County Clerk Whittaker and plans a levy to cover the remaining balance of $5,224.15. The action records officials and the funding proposal to address the state's insane fee account.
Joseph Wegener aged nineteen accidentally shot himself while hunting. He unmounted his gun barrel first from the rear of his buggy and received the full load in his breast. His parents from Humphrey left ten days ago to spend winter in California.
Mr and Mrs Anton Smith of Clatonia take their eighteen month old infant to Rochester Minnesota for an operation to remove a piece of cracker jack lodged in the bronchial tube. An earlier attempt to dislodge the candy failed.
A Boston Transcript piece recalls a widow who handed Tompkins a novel titled Hut Yourself in His Place, prompting speculation he took the hint and proposed. The anecdote reflects social matchmaking through literature in a hushed setting.
This notice introduces H A Stover the Plumber who will give weekly talks on sanitary plumbing installations repairs and related topics. Readers are invited to visit for detailed information estimates and full information without obligation.
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