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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1916
Page
5
Twin boys born with distinct ribbons grow up in a tale of spending versus saving. Spender wastes earnings while Saver saves regularly, later offered a business stake for his thrift. The moral urges saving and banking with a Christmas Banking Club from Sidney State Bank.
Blue eyed marksmen are praised for their strength of sight with blue eyes seen as strongest, followed by gray. The note highlights ocular prowess among famed shooters.
Christmas was celebrated in the prosperous town with four consecutive church entertainments. St Patrick's academy staged a Christmas operetta titled A Christmas For Santa Claus featuring Norman and Dorothy as Santa's helpers. Santa received gifts, Mary Ellen Maginnes appeared, and Jack Frost delivered a stocking surprise. Santa distributed goodies and spoke to pupils after which needlecraft items supported the academy. Grand High Mass followed with warm choir renderings and gratitude from Reverend Anton Link.
The Christian church staged a two act operetta The Toys Rebellion with children dressed as toys and a promise not to mistreat them. A second two act operetta Christmas in Finnegan e Fiat featured Everette Foster Vera Foster Henry Jones and others. The Lutheran church held a Christmas program December 22 with songs readings and gifts for an orphanage while praising volunteers and a $2 offering to the Education Board.
The Methodist Sunday school held its Christmas tree on Saturday night with a fine program by the youngsters. Singing and speaking showcased the bright training of the children, with the church beautifully decorated in red bells and green ropes for the occasion.
A Christmas program featured a Santa Claus distribution of nuts candies and gifts to every child. Under Professor Lewis's leadership a choir performed seven-year-old James Daugherty a solo by Miss Freda Hammer and a duet by Mr. Lewis and Miss Hammer in a high class anniversary program that drew a crowded audience.
At J Patrick's Catholic Church Maas is held at 9 each Sunday with an evening service at 7 30. Instruction for parishioners is offered Saturdays at 3 o'clock.
Saint Peter's Danish Evangelical Lutheran Church near Potter Nebraska lists services on the 1st 3rd and 4th Sundays at 11 AM with Sunday school at 10:30 AM and Bible class. Afternoon meetings include young people's and family sessions. Ladies Aid meets every 2nd Wednesday. fifth Sunday services at Lars Christiansen's home north of Dix. CHR Falck Potter Nebr.
The Christmas program by the church choir delighted all and praise was high for the Christmas in Song service. The congregation was pleased and urged attendance next Sabbath. The Nebraska Weslyan Quartett is scheduled for January 4 1917 and is described as first class with a rich treat.
Mrs Flora urges all to attend afternoon worship at 2 30 PM and Sunday School at 3 30 PM, noting the old saying that Sunday School runs larger before Christmas. Everyone welcome to resume activities after the holidays.
Grace celebrated her first Christmas in fine style as the Sunday School Christmas program drew a crowded attendance at Grace Church in Gurley. Supt and committees receive praise for planning, and generous offerings to cover Xmas expenses and the Board of Education are acknowledged. The pastor and his wife were also remembered warmly.
Trinity Lutheran Church holds Sunday School at 9 45 Morning Worship at 11 00 Evening Worship at 7 30 Prayer Meeting Thursday 7 30 Cathechetical class Saturday 1 Holy Communion Sunday Jan 7 1917 Everyone Welcome
A visitor was shocked by the bruised faces of soldiers at an English training camp. Asked what happened, a corporal explained that a minor quarrel with the next regiment arose after troops set a sentry to watch their towel drying, an act perceived as insulting.
In a five year old interview with Mrs Sol Willis of Sidney Main Street she recounts kidney and bladder pain. She says one box of Dean's Kidney Pills cured her and regulated kidney action, ending her troubles. She later notes continued good results for her family and recommends the product available for 50 cents from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
For sale a five room house with two lots listed under the name Jack Bowman. Also advertised are Onyx brand hosiery at Hink's Boot and Shoe Shop.
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