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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1923
Page
17
The Sidney Telegraph urges early Christmas shopping to support local merchants in Sidney Nebraska. It argues mail order and large city stores care only about dollars, while home traders offer loyalty, personal interest, and a merrier holiday for the community through locally spent money.
Sunday school officials plan an extended effort next week to boost attendance. Parents are urged to cooperate and assist in gathering in the young people for the work of the Sunday school.
The December plan lists German services on December 16 at 11, English services on December 16 at 7 30 p m, English services on December 23 at 11, children's services on December 24, First Christmas Day German services at 11 a m, December 26 Second Christmas Day English services at 11 a m, December 30 English services with Holy Communion at 10 30, December 31 Sylvester services at 7 30 p m, January 1 German services with Holy Communion at 10 30 a m, January 4 Congregation meets at 1 30 p m. All non churched are welcome to all our services. W F Peters
Sidney High School Dramatic Club staged Nothing But the Truth at the U. S. A. theatre last Friday and Saturday. Director J. C. Randol oversaw a near flawless performance with a well trained cast led by Lawrence Davis and Curtis Jolliff. The show drew full houses, earned strong praise from strangers, and featured a Townsend-like humor with musical interludes and dance between acts.
Mr Wellner visited several towns between Columbus and Sidney and did not cover all in the Nebraska State Volunteer Firemen association. He says the towns visited North Platte Gothenburg Lexington Grand Island Columbus Fremont Omaha Nebraska City Auburn Beatrice York Seward Aurora Lincoln and Kearney pledged support for Sidney for the 1925 convention. He also assured no boosting in hotel or eating house rates and promised a good reception in Sidney.
Bess Gearhart Morrison read The Copperhead at the Methodist church Monday night under the auspices of the Sidney Woman's club, delighting attendees with a vivid recital.
One of the finest presentations heard in Sidney featured Mrs Morrison, renowned as a foremost reader. Proceeds from the entertainment benefit the Womans club milk distribution for Sidney public school children. The church, though half full, saw a strong program with Prof. Smith on piano and Mrs. Barker accompanying an old McGuffey song. Morrison spoke of her early experiences, performed The Copperhead in costume, and shared parlor tales. She left Wednesday for Scottsbluff after visiting her girlhood friend Mrs Barker. The Sidney juvenile band greeted her at the depot.
The International Bible Students Association hosts a weekly class each Sunday at two o'clock p m at 102 C Street. All interested in Bible study are invited to attend. Clara Downey Glass Secretary.
Catholic Church lists Mass times on Sundays at 7:30 a.m. and 0:38 a.m. Rosary instruction and Benediction at 7:30 p.m. Weekday Mass is 8:00 a.m. Rev. Anton Link.
Sunday schedule lists 10 a.m. Sunday school 11 a.m. preaching services, Junior League at 2:30 p.m., Epworth League 6:45 p.m., and 7:30 p.m. service. Children prepare Christmas exercises and a community concert is set for December 23 at 7:30 p.m. Parish notes indicate plans for entertainment.
Last Sunday Dr. R W Taylor preached on the family and the Israelites march to Canaan. Rev Henry McLeughen participated in all services. Taylor lectured on Mexico with pictures from the capital. Next Sunday worship at 11 am with Bible school at 10 am Co E at 6 30 pm and a 7 30 pm lecture on China’s problems with stereopticon.
Special orders for hot rolls plum pudding and cake for Christmas and New Year dinners are taken by Mrs O W Erickson at 501 West Eighth Street phone 4063 An expert can prepare your fancy foods saving you work and worry.
Mrs. Simpson was called east last Friday by the death of a brother. Frank and Joseph Hahler and their wives to North Platte Wednesday for their uncle Julius Hahler’s funeral. Sidney store and garage closed Thursday from 10 to 11 for the funeral. Frank lived in North Platte seven years with his uncle. A letter from E C Stockdick at Katy Texas says his father very ill and bedridden for ten weeks. The weather is lovely with roses blooming. Providence chapter No 108 O E S elected Ruth Hodgkin Worthy Matron A J Jorgenson Worthy Patron Mary A Jorgenson Associate Matron Maude Pettibone Conductress Rodweene Greenwood Associate Conductress Grace King Secretary. installation before January 15.
Mrs Albert Greenlee joins local grippe cases as Sidney residents attend the funeral of Vernon Swartwood, 29, who died Thursday night of pneumonia. Burial was at Broadwater cemetery, with W O Campbell in charge. The Swartwoods had lived in the area about fifteen years. In related social news, Mrs Phelps hosted a mid afternoon luncheon and bridge party at one o'clock with seven tables, high score to Mrs Worden and second to Mrs Kepler. another luncheon and bridge event followed Thursday.
In last week's telegraph note about purchasing the former Nebraska State Bank building, the Ban on store fixtures and furniture were excluded. Misses Grunneman and Niemeller rented the vacant space, installed their own counters and shelving, and commenced a women and misses ready-to-wear business drawing steady patronage.
Sextor notes show Mr and Mrs George Reetz and family visiting Sidney on Monday. Dan Heimer called at the Pete Nelson and Ed Morrow homes. Mrs Fred Prince visited Jess Lambert and Charles Shaw homes. Mr and Mrs Herman Schubarth called Tuesday. Dan Duncan visited Chris Crowell home. Mrs Harold Smith and Alice Nelson called Ed Morrow. Ever Larson and Elvan Johnson dropped by Jess Lambert home Tuesday and Wednesday visits followed.
C E N Johnson called at Charles Fisher's home Tuesday. Mrs Henry Moench was a business caller in Potter Thursday. Mr and Mrs Will Hagemister and family hosted Sunday dinner at George Reetz's home. Pete Nelson and family were business callers in Sidney Saturday. Arlo Fisher visited Potter Tuesday. Bible study Thursday evening drew few attendees but discussed an interesting chapter. Mrs Chris Crowell called in Potter Saturday.
Pursuant to an order of sale by the Clerk of the District Court Cheyenne County Nebraska in the Jeffries vs Vacik Liberty State Bank and Lorenzo Lumber Co case a foreclosure decree on a real estate mortgage is due for sale. The sale is set for January 15, 1924 at 10 a.m. at the east door of the courthouse in Sidney to the highest bidder for cash.
The notice describes real estate for seizure: Lots 3 through 8 and 16 and 17 in Block 1 in the Village of Lorenzo, Cheyenne County Nebraska. Dated December 12 1923. Sheriff J W McDaniel marks the official action.
Owner J H Hink announces the attachment of Mr and Mrs R E Paiges baggage at the Olean Hotel Bloomington Illinois to satisfy a room rent debt of nine dollars. The items include two suitcases two dresses five skirts two sweaters two low shoes one curling iron part of a manicure set and other small articles to be sold at public auction at one oclock p m on Wednesday December 26 1923.
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