29 Dec 1916
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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1916
Page
1
The Telegraph to its readers wishes a Happy New Year and hope for peace in 1917. It expresses wishes for prosperity, unwavering hope, courage, strength, and guidance like a lighted sign on life’s highway.
Gould B Blakely of Salt Lake City, former Receiver and early land office official, toured the region with his wife. He noted Sidney's strong building activity during travels through New York state and nearby areas, while the couple aided relatives in Fremont in celebrating their golden wedding anniversary.
Viggo Nelson offers glass installation for residence windows. Service includes measurement, selection of glass type, and professional fitting with emphasis on clarity and durability. Contact details and availability to consult on material choices may vary by location.
Charles Perry of the Union Pacific freight depot was badly hurt on Christmas Day while helping Lloyd Mann load a wagon. A run on the incline threw Perry, who landed on his head and lost memory of Christmas events. He suffered a torn ear and bruising but is gradually improving.
Mr and Mrs Charles Breternitz and five children traveled from North Platte to the Peter Lenzen ranch for Christmas dinner with Mrs Breternitz' parents. They later visited Mr and Mrs William Breternitz in Sidney on Wednesday but faced about nineteen hours of train delays as service to their route refused to run.
ECG Stockwick and his bride spend winter along the Gulf coast where barefoot boys play on the streets and rains release earthy scents They find moments to send a commiserating message to the frozen north.
Mrs Weatherwax and her daughter Helen traveled to Lodgepole on nineteen for a shopping expedition. They stayed when No 4 failed to arrive as scheduled and the first train to stop at Lodgepole came Wednesday evening.
A chaotic string of storms and weather events prompts warnings across the nation. Snow, blizzards, snowslides, hurricanes, and tornadoes disrupt commerce and daily life from the cotton states to mountain regions.
At the Christmas tree Saturday night Rever end Lewis was presented with a fine leather purse with a handle. Mrs Lewis claimed it for herself but the Reverend extracted the coin before handing it over. Both were surprised and pleased by the unusual gift.
Livonia Son Mortgage Loan and Insurance Co. pronounces a case titled HKAIDENOR PMONE 2 involving a financial dispute. The brief item records a formal action by the Livonia company in a civil matter with limited context from the OCR fragment.
A rural Nebraska tragedy reports Barney Dawson and Joe Duffy discovering Fred and Mrs. Thompson dead in a Dalton area home. Viscera and suspected poison clues sent to Chicago lab for analysis. Funeral arrangements in doubt as the community reels from the triple tragedy.
J D McMillan principal of Grover Colorado schools visited here early week with his basketball team. Sidney boys hosted them. Miss Eluie McManes returns to Kansas City after two weeks with her parents F M McManes. she travels for a book concern. Charles and Maud Grovesnor of Fleming Colorado were guests Christmas of Mrs B W Frazy and cousin Ilsa Grovesnor. Mina Clara Klein hosted a home dance for Doris and Ruth Bates home for university vacation. H Van Alstein family visited Kimball over Christmas, seeing Mrs Van Alstein’s parents who own a market garden farm. Fred Stafford of David City visited with his brother Frank Stafford and wife. Anna Chambers teaching in Alliance spends vacation with Judge and Mrs Chambers.
Wiker registered Optome teint at McKoan Rieos, with further details unspecified.
Mrs. J W Walker returns from Denver with her mother to bury Effie Rader Carberry the Omaha murder victim shot by a man twice her age after she rejected his advances. Carberry, a crochet worker, planned holidays with husband J J Carberry in Bly Nevada. Prosecutor A F Perrier of Julesburg travels to Omaha to aid in the prosecution.
On December 25 a marriage joined Frank Englert and Mildred Hill in Aldney with Judge Chambers reading the lines. Witnesses Olive Armuth and Jens Englert, three autos carried a merry party to the bride's home for festivities.
Louis Skinner and Elizabeth Ber yamum of Glenrock Wyoming were married by County Judge Chambers on December 23.
Roy Saunders and Leah Holland, both of Oshkosh Nebraska, were united in marriage at the Methodist parsonage on Sunday December 24 1916 at 1 PM Rev L S Lewis officiating. The couple planned to reside in Oshkosh and were later hosted to a wedding dinner by cousins Mabel and Emma Brewer after Floy Saunders wed Leah Holland earlier that day.
Américas Bank president J J McIntosh remains under home care with two trained nurses after a relapse from grip the day he ventured out in extreme cold. Family reports renewed improvement following treatment and confidence he will return to normal condition.
John Witters worked at a Scots port bank and stayed with his parents from Saturday night until Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Fr Witters hosted moving to Christmas Day with Mrs Newton Witters and their children joining at the funeral board, while other children remained home for various reasons.
The week brought extreme cold with twenty seven below zero Monday night and blustery, icy winds. A calm but frigid Tuesday left residents enduring frigid temps while others faced wind and snow in different areas, leaving many grateful to avoid a full blizzard.
An elderly man nearing eighty died Tuesday at his home seven miles south of Sunol. A pioneer and respected citizen, he is survived by his wife and three sons. Funeral services were held Wednesday at the residence with V. Kuccra presiding, burial in the Bohemian cemetery nearby.
The firm of Bansett and Sitler has opened in a new store building north of the Hink store, with well arranged quarters for their trim stock. Both registered pharmacists and experienced salesmen will manage every department, and Donald Dassett serves as Fountain clerk handling hot drinks and ices.
The Olean hotel hosted a festive Christmas with landlady Mrs Frandsen honored by a cameo brooch from regular guest Ki cuts and showered with gifts. Guests enjoyed turkey meals and a late supper then played games until midnight with all ages joining in a cheerful frolic.
On a Christian day, Mr and Mrs Chris Livons welcomed a big boy. Bert and Mrs Prank Mens, Z f, contributed to the event as part of the birth announcement recorded in this column.
Mr and Mrs A McCann hosted Christmas dinner for their married children Mr and Mrs David Jones Mr and Mrs Thomas Antrim and son Jerrydean Mr and Mrs John McCann and son and G K Miller and Misa Blaie Miller of Sidney Also visiting were Mrs J M White of Edinos Nebraska mother of Mrs McCann Mrs William Martin and son Morile of Edison The daughters at home Misses Jonnie and Arlene assisted in hosting the feast
When in need of children's hosiery be sure and drop in at Hinks Hoot and Shoe Shop. A local ad notes selection and accessibility for shoppers seeking durable kids socks and stockings.
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