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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1909
Page
1
Divers doings over Christmas as residents note family gatherings travel and local events. A wedding, new car purchase, home move, and ongoing town construction are listed alongside skating at Sweet's dam and holiday shopping.
Roy McAdam displayed corn at the exhibit drawing visitors who compared it favorably to prize ears. Seed came from the state agricultural college and care was taken to maximize results. The display argues Western Nebraska can compete with top corn states if farmers invest in quality seed and land management.
Mrs C C Callahan of the Belle M Stoutenborough Club will host an open house on New Year’s Day from three to five. Executive board members assist. members may bring a friend. The gathering aims for cordial, informal tea and a healthy shared purpose.
Mrs E B Mallory who lived here three years ago with her brother died in Omaha last week after a sixteen year battle with elephantiasis a rare progressive disease She left a husband and son The funeral was at St John s English Lutheran church in Omaha and the body went to Pennsylvania for burial Mallory was active in church work during her residence here
Judge H M Grimes lists 1910 jury terms for counties Scottbluff Lincoln Keith Perkins Cheyenne Kimball Banner Devil Garden Logan Morrill McPherson with dates from February to May and multiple autumn sessions. Terms are designated as jury terms in each county.
Will Kreuger and Ernest Stubt return from Lexington business college. Paul Martin Grace King Arthur Oberfelder and Benjamin Friendan return from the State university for Christmas with their families. A jovial dance at the opera house Saturday night features the Christmas Orchestra. Steve Babbett Dalton greeted old friends Thursday.
In a call to action, E McLernon argues for a large native stone court house by 1920 with a reading room, rest area, and improved heating and lighting. He condemns the current structure as disgraceful and urges the county commissioners to begin steps immediately.
Christ Church announces Christmas day services with Holy Communion at 7 30 a m and 10 30 a m with special music. A Christmas Eve Children's Festival features a tree carols recitations and gifts for all Sunday after Christmas services include Holy Communion at 7 30 a m Sunday school 10 a m morning prayer and sermon 1 p m and evening prayer and sermon 7 30 p m The program lists carols solos and readings leading to a Christmas distribution of gifts and a recessional carol It Came Upon the Midnight Clear Rev Richard Whitehouse Rector.
Mrs. O. B. Wood and her young daughter from McCook Nebraska are visiting at the home of Professor W. R. Pate during the holidays. Mrs. Wood and Mrs. Pate are sisters.
Geo. Jones, ex North Platte railroader, named yard master at Northport for the Union Pacific. Union Pacific plants wild cherry and coffee tree seed and butternuts near North Platte with further tree seed experiments planned. The Burlington railroad heirs gift Garden of the Gods near Colorado Springs with a ban on liquor sales to protect train crews and service quality.
The state versus Andrew M Treat ended after five hours of jury deliberation. Treat pleaded guilty to shooting at Thomas L Grafius with intent to kill and was placed on parole by the district judge. The case stemmed from a divorce and feud between Treat and Grafius in which Grafius died but the autopsy showed death due to other causes.
The funeral of Dr Edwin L Yarletz was held in Lodgepole December 16 at the M E church with interment in Pleasant View cemetery. He is survived by a wife and four children as a large circle of citizens who knew him through years of kindness and service extend sympathy from Sidney acquaintances who regret his passing.
The Girl from U S A drew a good audience Friday night. The play offered a snappy drama with an engaging plot, fine scenery, and a well trained chorus. A couple of leads seemed amateurish, but overall the performance was worth attending.
Community plans the A. O. U. W. mask ball at the opera house on December 31 with grand prizes. Costume showcase to be held at Baldwins prior to the event.
A list of potential presents for men and loved ones includes a necktie silk muffler pair of auspendera and Dr Conway's easy shoes. Also offered are night shirts pajamas lisle and merino underwear gloves mittens imported neckwear and warm wool lined items from Oberfelder Clothing Company.
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