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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1910
Page
1
County commissioners meet in brief session. Local social notes cover residents visiting from Potter, Dalton, Aurora, Winston, Camp Stool ranch, and Chappell. A birth and a death are noted, along with assorted visits, travel, and local commerce references.
Eleven charter members selected officers William Neinheiser as director and treasurer L Rezanins secretary and Herman Brauer manager. The firm will build an independent nine teen mile line linking to Sidney exchange aiming to start work immediately. Telephones save time and effort and enhance social connection.
Lewis Willon of LaSalle sold the 320 acre Maskey farm in the Big Bend country to Denver buyers for 48000 dollars at 150 dollars per acre. Ownership battles dated back five years with Mackeys contesting deeds. Judge Garrigues ruled for the Wills family, a decision later affirmed by the state supreme court.
Local notice urges readers to attend the Fireman’s Ball on February 8 with high expectations. It touts a superb supper prepared by Catholic Ladies and encourages attendees to dress, mask, and celebrate, promising a memorable community event.
Newton Foster has purchased the Brown hotel at Del tas from H. E. Brownite founder. Foster will take personal charge once he has arranged other large business affairs and may leave then.
Nellie Jackson begins horseback riding as a method to reduce weight. The Cheyenne item notes she is getting fat and faces difficulty saddling, with local folks offering help. Oberfelder Clothing advertises a sale starting at 95.00.
Sidney Nebraska February 2 1910 county board approves Peoples Bank of Lodgepole and Dalton State Bank as depositories for 10000 and 5000 respectively with bonds. Officials J C Wolfe F A Gapen bonds approved and various claims audited including road labor, bridge work, juror fees, and sheriff expenses. Meeting adjourned to February 9 1910.
The Sidney school notes cover a basketball trip to Scottebluffs with Principal Cline, a Friday departure to avoid a Sunday train, and a plan for a large supportive turnout in Alliance. The annual declamatory contest is set for March with a district contest in Bridgeport on March 24 and a spelling contest on Feb 25. The county contest will be April 8 with Sidney high debating Alliance Feb 0. The lecture course faces a deficit despite solid reception. last number includes the Spanish Orchestra, expected to attract patrons to reduce the shortfall.
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