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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1922
Page
9
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The Telegraph notes contractor Forbes continues work on the Cleburne Block with expected few obstacles to completion. Miss Margaret McLernon returns from Alliance to spend two weeks with the family. J J Barlow of Red Cloud Nebraska visits his brother Bob as the young men enjoy time together. Irene McLennan undergoes an appendicitis operation at St Luke's hospital Denver where she trains as a nurse. John McFadden returns from Creighton University Omaha after a school year. Morrill County holds its first officer election canvass by Doran Oberfelder and Gapen. The Homeless Hectors plan a Christmas night feast at the Pacific House dining room with likely quiet eating and no growling.
The Telegraph notes festive decorations at the Lutheran church and others, Christmas programs delighting families. Mrs. W. P. Miles hosted a Sunday school gathering before an elegant lunch, while Z. L. Essig died after two years invalidism. Clarabelle Britton wed Albert J. Davison in a large ceremony at their suburb home.
Christmas time in Sidney featured quiet church gatherings and dinners. A December 21 wedding linked Patrick Maginnis and Maggie Mescall of Kimball. Surgeon Black hosted a brilliant ball at the Post Theatre with noted elegant costumes. Jacob Eckert, north west of Sidney, harvested nearly 600 bushels of grain this season, with wheat of excellent quality, and produce from his fields praised as the finest. An enlisteds men dance at the Post Theatre drew strong attendance and enjoyment.
The Telegraph records Miss Kizzie Smith taking the train Sunday to North Platte for holidays with intimate friends. Deer and antelope abound near Potter as locals report rich game. J J McIntosh of Antelope met Christmas visitors, while Old Settlers reunions draw attendance. Indian teamsters nearing Sidney prepare to drive mules toward White Clay. George H Jewett departed Sunday to Niles Michigan to join Mrs.
News notes recount a Christmas Eve reunion at White House hall hosted by Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Borgquist for settlers since 1874. Capt. C. W. McNamar reports a brutal crime involving Mitchell and Ketcham, to be tried in Custer for the murder of Henry Stevens. A North Platte Guards party pursued and recovered five stolen horses after a ten hour chase and engagement with horse thieves.
Catholic Church schedules 7:30 a m and 2:30 a m masses with rosary and benediction at 7:30 p m. Weekday activities unclear. Episcopal Church opens daily for prayer with Holy Communion Sundays at 10 2 a m and church school at 11 a m. Reverend Henry Ives leads morning prayer and sermon. Reverend Anton Link noted.
United Lutheran Church invites the public to Bible school at 10 a m and morning worship at 11. Sermon theme The Benediction of Simon. Special music by the choir. Rev W T Kahse is pastor.
Pastor delivers final sermon in a series on Thing at morning worship. Sunday school at 10 a m Christian Endeavor 6 20 pm topic Lessons from a New Year Psalm. 7 30 pm evening service Redeeming the Time. Prayer meeting Thursday 7 30 pm with choir practice 8 15 pm. New Year blessings from Pastor John Hewitson 501 West 8th Street phone 466 3.
Christmas programs filled the Presbyterian church with a large audience last Sunday. The sermon centered on kindness bringing peace on earth and goodwill to men. Savta Claus appeared, and a stereopticon lecture followed at 7:30. The Methodist service included Sunday school at 10, worship at 12, Epworth League at 6:30, and a 7:30 sermon with praise for the young people and organizers.
The International Bible Students' Association local class meets Sundays at two o clock p m at 102 C street. Interested individuals are cordially invited to attend. Clara Downey, Class Secretary.
Community roundup from Bunker Hill notes a Wednesday schoolhouse gathering with prizes won by Henry Schmidt and Gertrude Bales and a later Farmers Union election. Several families traveled to Sidney, teachers planned holidays, and residents enjoyed dances, meals, and Christmas gatherings across local homes and events.
Maple Grove Local and Maple Grove Local F A Johnson visited Sidney Monday evening to see relatives. Christmas gatherings filled the week as families visited Gurley Nunn Denver and Spurgin Colorado. Numerous residents attended Christmas Eve supper at W T Sharman and spent Christmas Day with Nels Johnson. Teachers Miss Marjori K. Kahl and Miss Emmitt Barta took trips to Sidney and Gur ney. Maple Grove Local held its annual meeting with W Y Miles as president and J C Jorgenson as vice president.
A compact excerpt argues that less courage is needed to defy foes than to state truth plainly and stand by it. It emphasizes steadfast quietness, trustworthiness, and deep rooted love, likening moral resolve to a rooted tree and referencing Carlyle on inner roots.
By order of Isola B. Wasson clerk, the Cheyenne County District Court, Nebraska, directs sale of the NE quarter of Section 14, Township 14, Range 48 West. On January 31, 1923 at 10 a.m. at the front door of the Sidney County Court House, the property will be sold to the highest cash bidder, with one hour for bidding. Sheriff J W McDaniel dated December 22, 1922.
The sale follows an order from Isola B. directing sale of the Northwest Quarter Section 31 Township 15 Range 49 Cheyenne County Neb. The date is January 31 1923 at 11 a m at the front door of the Sidney County Court House for cash to the highest bidder. Dated December 23 1922.
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