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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1914
Page
8
Dust proof letter files for sale by The Telegraph. Small sectional maps of Cheyenne County for sale by The Telegraph. Five cents each. Subscriptions for magazines and periodicals will be taken at this office. Apply any time.
The Stone Barn will be open during the day only closing at 6 p m and closed all night. The Palace Barn is open both night and day and patrons should bring horses to this barn after 6 p m. LIVONI & PEEL, Props.
A notice advertising farm loan services from Bentley Land Company promises fast processing with low interest and no delays. It highlights available financing for agricultural ventures and urges contact for terms.
For sale an assortment of farm stock including pure bred Brown Leghorn roosters and a pure bred Poland China boar. Contact Cc. J. Osborn for details.
I will trade for improved Cheyenne County land including a one S room brick terrace and a five room modern pressed brick cottage. Each rents for twenty dollars per month, value six thousand dollars. From I W Bowers at 1212 South Lincoln Street, Denver, Colorado.
A six bottom self-lift Avery engine plow, good as new, is offered at a bargain and must be taken by March first. Address Holtmann Bros Box 421 Lodgepole Nebraska.
Notice seeking to purchase horses weighing 1109 to 1300 pounds and aged 4 to 12 years, plus wagons and harness, for cash. Contact Mrs Haskell at G O Phillips.
For sale by C. Shannon and Sterling Cole. Includes a good heavy gelding and several young mares with foal. Rural Route listing.
For rent a four room house described as close in with inquiry directed to the Telegraph office.
Adolph Swenson offers first class repairing cleaning and pressing at the Gapen Building. He handles ladies and gents garments to order with skilled service and prompt delivery.
320 acres in Cheyenne County Nebraska section 30 township 13 range 52 offered for sale. Bargain price with easy payments. Written inquiry to Mrs Bertie Cox Neosha Falls Kansas.
A special examination in all required subjects will be held Saturday February 21. Friday subjects will be given Saturday forenoon and Saturday subjects Saturday afternoon. No high school exams. Normal Training students may take the tests at the county superintendent's office in Sidney. Edith M Stark, County Sup't.
At a recent Degree of Honor meeting a social followed the evening program. The event honored Mr and Mrs Frank Clinton, with many new members contributing to the lodge’s growth. A cut glass berry dish was presented, and the night featured games music and a two course lunch.
The Collarts express gratitude to relatives and friends for kindness shown during the illness and death of their daughter Barbara. Mr and Mrs P C Collart.
Mr and Mrs Neal Thompson express heartfelt gratitude to everyone who offered help and kindness during the bereavement following the death of their young son.
In Broken Bow Nebraska on February 4 advocates push for free household water funded by tax revenue. They argue a taxed water system reduces costs versus rates and provides benefits including higher property value, better fire protection and lower insurance costs.
Secretary Meltor of the state board of agriculture outlines blanks for agricultural statistics and forwards copy to the printer. The record aims to capture Nebraska farmers progress with many departures from the old farm. Tobacco is officially recognized with other crops. horticulture highlights the apple industry and grapes as secondary to apples.
Now is the time to prepare harnesses for spring work with repairing and oiling services priced at 100 and 150 dollars per set. Inquire at the Essig store for details and service.
Mr Kime of Lincoln spent the week with his sister Mrs Upre grove Attorneys Miles and McIntosh traveled to Kimball on legal business. O A Torgerson of Omaha greeted friends here the forepart of the week. R S Oberfelder leaves for his annual two month visit to the southwestern states. Pfeiffer of Chappell attended to county records here. Mr and Mrs Harry Witters visiting the Milo Webster ranch west of Dalton. Miss Muenstermann visited her brother Father Muenstermann of Kearney. Shirley Wilson left for Omaha, his home. He acquired land while here. Weitman of Gresham was here in the first part of the week interested in county land.
Mr and Mrs Turpin of Brush, Cole, visited H A Stover and his wife over Sunday. Mrs Stover returned with them for a short stay.
A fragmented note indicates attorney A Torgerson of Om reviewed business ventures during part of the week, with unclear context and incomplete details. The readable bits show reference to work on ventures and a partial timeline.
Mr and Mrs John Simmones of Kimball attended a Monday and Tuesday performance with Father Link to witness the play Tommy's Wife.
County Treasurer Fishman will leave Tuesday to preside at the state treasurer's meeting to be held from the 10th through the 12th in Omaha.
E J Conners who built the Barlow house holds the contract for the new bungalow on Mrs O'Kane's present home site. G W Tillman of Omaha visited the city, seen his sister near Potter, expresses interest in Cheyenne County. H Schroeder plans a modern house on 2nd Street near Military avenue between Worden and Couch homes. Mrs Victoria Jackson of Sweetwater Missouri arrived Friday night to stay months with her son R L Jackson and family. Eugene B Wood and bride of Bridgeport were in town Wednesday night. no wedding details given. Mr and Mrs N G Brewer went to Denver Saturday. Mrs Brewer had major surgery Monday and is recovering well.
A farmers meeting will be held Sunday February 8 at 1 PM at the Herdon school house to discuss cooperation among farmers. Local organizers invite all interested growers to attend and share views on cooperative efforts.
Genuine help wanted notice seeking a competent girl for general housework with good wages. J M McKay, a blacksmith with 26 years of experience at West Stone Garage, guarantees all work at reasonable prices.
Mrs C W Simon traveled from Denver on Wednesday visiting a sister, then headed to Ogallala to see relatives before joining her husband in Kansas City. The trip outlines family connections and impending reunion.
Mrs J C Hudson of Washington DC is greeting many Sidney friends this week as a guest of Mrs Corbett. She was called west to attend the funeral of her mother Mrs Johnson of Broadwater.
The Burlington could not provide a special train to Scottsbluffs for the Sidney rooters because of a sharp temperature drop and railroad service difficulties plus the short planning time. Sixteen travelers, including basketball players, rode the regular morning train. T. M. Mckett visited from Atlantic Town to see his children and to check on G. Bales at the Bickett ranch. Mr. and Mrs. Bickett enjoy their location near town, yet Mr. Bickett says if possible he would farm in Old Cheyenne County, claiming it would be money-making beyond places he has seen from Washington to Pennsylvania.
John C Livoni and Kathryn Nellen wed in Chicago on January 22 1914 amid family ties. Livoni, a world traveler and salesman, finds a destined laughter as he marries the schoolgirl he admired for seven years. They will reside in Sidney. Clarence Consigny and Irene Medernon also marry after years together and will live in Denver. Irene is the daughter of Edward McLernon and Sidney ties frame their wedding with warm wishes.
A belated wedding notice notes the bride Consigny McLernon, long associated with Fort Collins Colorado, and mentions the couple’s ties to the community where she spent much of her life.
Guy Bennett of Markato Kansas and Bessie Barber of Faton Colorado wed January 31 1914 in County Judge Gapen s office.
State Senator Placek of Wahoo spent Tuesday in the town meeting residents about estate matters and local concerns. He discussed property issues, wills, and counsel options with attendees, signaling ongoing state attention to local estate affairs.
A playful profile of a rural elevator crew led by Hornaday the Big Squeeze, with Bess keeping the books and a lively staff including Mrs Phillips Carrie Hartway Emma Hand Elmer and Francis. The verse hints at flirtations among workers and customers, cautioning against mischief while inviting readers to visit the store and meet the cheerful team.
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