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Newspaper

Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1913

Page

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County Teachers In Uplift Conclave

A large turnout of county teachers gathered at the high school assembly room for a Saturday teachers association program. Miss Mabel Johnson led a well received morning chorus. Miss Greenlee Miss Mann offered practical language suggestions fueling lively discussion on playground supervision and child welfare.

Teacher’s Association Mabel Johnson Miss Johnson Miss Greenlee Miss Mann Leona Hume Minnie Oldershaw Leah Smith

Trappers Return to Start Over After Light Team

sd Wilson Chester Hazelwood and Glenn Moore came back Thursday from their trapping trip. They reached only as far as lliff toward the pelt country. The team was too light and the going bad, so they chartered another team and returned to begin again.

Sd Wilson Chester Hazelwood Glenn Moore Lliff Pelt Country

Chase critically ill at home in south town

A. B. Chase lies critically ill at his residence in the southern part of town. His advanced age makes recovery very doubtful.

A. B. Chase

Successful Bazaar and Supper by the Lutherans

The Lutheran ladies held a Wednesday bazaar and supper at Mrs. Essig home. Christmas decorations enhanced the pretty room with a tree and festooned curtains. Mrs. Essig and Mrs. Trognitz organized artful displays, a candy table, and a needlework room. The chicken supper pleased all and attendance was strong, rewarding the workers with notable proceeds.

Sidney team to conquest on Brady Island and Julesburg

Mr. Pond and the basketball five Willis Grabill Parks Buzza and Closman traveled to Brady Island Friday and Julesburg Saturday to bring home the scalps for Sidney Christmas trees. They will report how they fared next week.

Mr. Pond Willis Grabill Parks Buzza Closman Brady Island Julesburg Sidney

Sidney and Lodgepole Clash In Tight Basketball Battle

Lodgepole arrived in Sidney last Friday night December 12 with its strongest squad yet but Sidney dominated the game from start to finish posting a 16 to 5 win. Sidney showed fast teamwork and strong defense while Lodgepole’s stars struggled as Pavlat and Kucera were contained. Referee Lee, Kimball, earned praise for clean officiating.

Lodgepole Sidney Jimeight Barlow Pavlat Kucera Lee Kimball

Christmas Sale at Sidney Drug Co with Crest Initial Paper

For Xmas see Symphony Lawn Box Stationery in a special sale at Sidney Drug Co featuring illuminated crest initial paper and related desk items.

Symphony Lawn Sidney Drug CO

Conte lope and elk feed near town

One hundred eighty antelope graze a few miles southwest of town. Fifty seven wander into Trognitz pasture on the town's edge seeking feed, captivating local men and boys. After feeding on hay they depart, returning as snow prevents grass. Elk seen by railroad men at Point of Rocks, five miles from Potter, driven down from mountains for feed.

Trognitz Point of Rocks Potter

Fire Department Officers Elected For Year

At a recent fire company meeting officers were chosen: President Gus Wellner, Vice Sol Willis, Chief Frank Tobin, Assistant Will Kreuger, Secretary RH D Worden, Treasurer W A Klein, Trustees J L Sitton Oscar Harris and George Davis. A committee on entertainment includes F B Tobin Ray Hardesty John McFadden Ernest Stuht Maynard Osborn. A humming bird whistle will be placed on the S E S building with plant management offering to call out the department. Everything points to a prosperous year.

Gus Wellner Sol Willis Frank Tobin Will Kreuger RH. D Worden W. A. Klein J. L. Sitton Oscar Harris George Davis F. B. Tobin Ray Hardesty John McFadden Ernest Stuht Maynard Osborn

Portrey Returns to Sidney Draw Farm in Cheyenne County

Cc J Portrey leaves Missouri after three barren seasons and buys a farm in Sidney Draw. Once a prosperous ranchman with a healthy family, he returns to Cheyenne County where locals welcome him back as desirable citizens. A note mentions a Free Doll at Laune Pharmacy.

Cc. J. Portrey Sidney Draw Missouri Mr. Portrey Cheyenne County

Lisle and Miller wed in Sidney week

Ray L Lisle of Denver and Marguerite A Miller of Durango Colorado married December 13 by County Judge Gapen at his office. This was the only wedding in Sidney that week. Bain Dennis and Harriet Murdoch both of Denver wed December 18 in Sidney at Judge Gapen's office.

Ray L Lisle Denver Marguerite A. Miller Durango Colorado Gapen Sidney Bain Dennis MW Harriett Murdock

Bank mandamus case ends in county funds order

The American Bank filed mandamus to secure its pro rata share of County funds under the depository law. Judge Grimes at North Platte on the 13th disposed of the matter by issuing an order directing compliance with the law.

American Bank North Platte Grimes

Dal ton couple visits daughter and family

Mr and Mrs. 8B Strotman of Dal ton spent Wednesday with their daughter Mrs. Seeger and her husband, sharing time with the family in a local gathering.

Strotman of Dalton Mrs. Seeger

Wallick sisters to spend Christmas in Omaha and Lincoln

Misses Mabel and Lorine Wallick will depart today to spend the Christmas week with friends in Omaha and Lincoln.

Mabel Lorine Wallick Omaha Lincoln

Inspector visits Cheyenne County rural schools report

Miss Anna Day Assistant Superintendent of Public Instruction traveled from Lincoln with County Superintendent Mrs Stark to inspect several rural schools in Cheyenne County. They toured Kreugers Sundl Jenik and Lodgepole schools noting road conditions and funding challenges for small districts away from rail service. They dined with Editor Wolfe and suggested the county may secure more state aid when conditions are clarified.

Anna Day Lincoln Cheyenne County Stark Kreugers Sundl Jenik Lodgepole School Wolfe Sidney Kimball

Miss Jessica Morgan Heads Home for Holidays in Nebraska

Local and personal note states Miss Jessica Morgan departed last evening for her home in Hebron Nebraska where a joyful sequence of holiday pleasures has been arranged.

Jessica Morgan Hebron Nebraska

Finest electrolier lighting front street business block

Geo Buzza and J W Harper have erected an exceptional electrolier in front of their business on Front Street. It will soon be in use and will illuminate the entire block, marking a bright enhancement to the area.

Geo. Buzza J. W. Harper Front Street

Farmer Pultz Among Pros Trading In Snow Heavy Road Shift

P A Pultz was among prosperous farmers trading Tuesday March 3 to 6. Snow is praised for fall wheat but hinders automobiles. He had to rely on Dobbin and Kate to get over the road.

P. A. Pultz Old Dobbin Kate

Texas man returns from south to peetz ranch

Tom Perkins arrived Wednesday after six weeks in the south traveling from Texas to Alabama and then to his ranch near Peetz. He found the climate delightful but disliked the slow pace, noting the breezy west keeps a brisk tempo.

Tom Perkins Texas Alabama Peetz

Allen sells bungalow to Mr Treidel in Dalton

Cicero Allen sold his bungalow to Mr Treidel of Dalton and will deliver possession February first. Allen may move to Cheyenne or construct a larger house locally. The cottage is among the prettiest small homes in town in a prime location, and the new owner, a stranger, should be pleased with the bargain.

Cicero Allen Treidel Dalton Allen Cheyenne

Kodak for Christmas Gift Idea Echoes Poet Dawe

A short shoppers note suggests giving a Kodak camera as a Christmas gift and ties the idea to poet Dawe, implying a festive, literary appeal.

Also Mentioned on This Page

County Teachers’ Association F Tate DeBrunner F. Willis F. Barlow F. Parks C. Paviat C. Buzza G. Kucera G A. Closman G. Bergestrom Laune Lisle—Miller Dennis—Murdock G.D. Webster C.W. Hornaday Mose. & Grain Co Dawe Ees Kodak
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