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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1916
Page
4
The Sidney Telegraph reflects on Christmas generosity within the town as residents share chores, gifts, and support. A noted young reader praises the community spirit, asking to remain united as one big family and invoking Tim's prayer for blessings on all.
A holiday notice from The Telegraph bids farewell to the old year and greets the new with hopeful hearts. The message thanks patrons and friends and emphasizes lessons in right living and conduct for the coming year.
An analysis of 1916 notes a world war’s toll and a longing for lasting peace. It lauds US political stability, economic growth, and national readiness to lead in world trade, urging hopeful, prudent action to secure favorable international standing and mutual goodwill.
A Sidney column praises local Good Fellows for secret acts of charity during Christmas. Generous baskets, coal, flowers, and gifts reach the needy, with anonymous donors and unnamed benevolence shaping the season’s goodwill amid a town of strong, memorable characters.
Rev William A P Martin former president of Tung Wen college Peking dies Colonel F N Lawrence NYSE president dies at 82 Earl Cooper wins fifty mile match race at Ascot Time 44 41 Rev George B Lovejoy ex chaplain in chief G A R dies in Lawrence Mass Directors of Standard Oil New Jersey elect A C Bedford president to follow John D Archbold Memorial meeting for suffrage leader Inez Milholland Boissevain in Cooper Union Carnegie Hall raises nearly 2 500 000 for Jewish war relief Danish West Indies sale ratified by King Christian Molasses corn and oats valued at 400 000 burned at Golden Grain Milling East St Louis Defense budget 28 400 000 sought by Baker Universal military training plan to Congress Fire destroys Clarke City cathedral convent and bishop’s palace one nun killed.
A grim joke questions the idea that people improve after appendicitis surgery due to doctors and care rather than the operation itself. The speaker mocks the notion, blaming medical care as the source of improvement and challenging the theory with irony.
The old cry heralds the greatest Christmas mall in history as the world grows larger. Wealthier populations and busier factories fuel the surge. Some people fuss over trivial matters like an appendix removal, while others fret over dressmaking details.
A playful note urges eating many apples and drinking water at bedtime to fuel vivid dreams about cinema. The quirky guideline blends routine health tips with imaginative movie-inspired imagery.
State of Nebraska Cheyenne County in County Court notices present of the Estate of Nellie Williama deceased creditors are warned to file claims for adjustment and allowance. Hearings will occur March 6 1917 and June 30 1917 at 10 o clock in the County Court Sidney. Claims must be presented within months from December 20 1916 and debts paid within one year from December 30 1916. Witness seal of County Court dated December 26.
In Cheyenne County Nebraska a County Court session on December 21 1916 considers Bertha M Bentley's petition to admit and probate a copy of Mila C Phillips deceased will from Tama Iowa District Court. Hearing set for January 15 1917 at 1 PM with notice by publication in The Telegraph for three weeks.
Silver State Bank seeks to subject 500.80 held by the clerk to pay a 1907 note secured by Ralph S Roberts property described as Sec 23 Town 14N Range 48W Cheyenne County Neb. Plaintiffs ask to exclude defendants from the surplus and require an answer by January 22, 1917. Attorneys: Radcliffe & Tewell. 11-4
In Cheyenne County Nebraska County Court at Sidney the petition of Olena Williams for Letters of Administration on Everna Olson deceased will be heard January 22 1917 at 10 o clock A M in the County Court Room Sidney. The matter was filed December 23 1916. (Seal) C P Chambers County Judge.
By order of sale from the District Court clerk in Cheyenne County Nebraska the sheriff advertises the real estate of defendants Henry Hargins Sadie Hargins and Christ Hargins to satisfy a judgment of 1485.45 dollars with interest and costs. The property NW of Section 3 Township 14 Range 48 will be offered to the highest bidder for cash on February 1, 1917 at 10 oclock in front of the courthouse Sidney Nebraska. J W McDaniel sheriff dated December 26 1916.
A blunt sales pitch invites readers to seek a good home in the beer town on earth, urging attention to offerings from Stoney Lumber Co. with emphasis on local commerce and housing vibes.
In Cheyenne County Nebraska the county court sets January 15 1917 at 10 am for Henry T. Doran to show cause why final settlement and discharge as administrator of Robert F. Glass estate should not be granted. Notice to interested parties via The Telegraph for three weeks prior. Seal County Judge Co P Chambers.
Isola B Wasson purchased Lots 7 and 8, Block 2 Clarkson’s Second Addition in Sidney Cheyenne County Nebraska at private tax sale for taxes 1900 through 1913. Delinquent after 1913, taxes paid for 1914 and 1915. Ownership shown as Patrick Boland and Libbie B Boland in county records. Redemption expires May 18 1917. tax deed to follow.
Bassett and Sittler filed December 28 1916 with the Sidney Nebraska City Council for a permit to sell malt spirituous and vinious liquors only for medicinal mechanical and chemical uses on Lot 8 Block 28 Original Town of Sidney from permit date through April 4 1917. If no objections remonstrance or protest is filed within two weeks from January 1 1917 the permit will be granted.
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