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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1918
Page
13
American gunners and riflemen push back enemy snipers in foggy French trenches. Artillery and machine guns disrupt German positions while patrols suffer minor losses. Trench conditions are muddy with duck boards, water and rats reduced by pumps, and night scenes glow with rockets and distant artillery as patrols move under whispered orders.
The Hague February 4. All shipping is to clear from Dutch ports by order issued. Government fears disruption as ships face delays afoot.
District 135 reports chicken pox sightings in the neighborhood but not spreading. Chas Welton hauled corn to Chas Moore and oats to Frank Zalesky’s place. Howard Kirk works for Moore. Frank Oliverius and family visited Mr. and Mrs. Miks. Ray Rexroth relocates machinery and hosts dinner with multiple Rexroth and Billeter relatives.
Washington February 4 Maj Gen Peyton C March slated to be acting chief of staff of the army if General Pershing can spare him from artillery duties No reply from Pershing yet Bliss would remain in Europe as American representative at the wartime supreme council and may be elevated to a higher rank March aged 53 has served in artillery with brief assignments in infantry duty in 1899 1901 Philippine service commanded Astor battery in the Spanish American War and served as a military observer with Japanese forces during the Russo Japanese War
District 77 reports Mrs J A Sparks visiting Sidney with her mother Mrs O Kurz. Dr J Osborn is traveling in a new Ford. Mrs Rud Aeschlimann leaves Beatrice hospital. Mr and Mrs Ely learn of their son Adrian's death at Fort Logan. Remains returned home and burial held at the Christian church in Sidney.
The text cites the Eiffel Tower in Paris at 966 feet, Blackpool Tower at 20 feet, New Brighton Tower at 70 feet, and the Woolworth Building in New York at 750 feet, presenting a curious range of landmark heights.
John L Sullivan former world heavyweight champion boxer died at his home in Abingdon Mass at age. He ruled prize fighting from 1882 to 1892 and claimed to have earned about 2 million dollars. He knocked out hundreds of opponents and famously vowed not to drink again after the “black bottle” decision in Terre Haute in 1905.
General Leman, renowned defender of Liege, reached Paris last night after the German advance. He was received at the station by the Belgian minister, representatives of President Poincare, and General Dubeil, Paris military governor.
Notice in Cheyenne County Nebraska that John Murphy has filed a petition to determine heirs for the estate of Thomas Murphy deceased. The court sets a hearing for February 19, 1918 at 9 o clock. Heirs listed include Margaret Nettie Mary Catherine Murphy and sons John James Murphy. Margaret deceased January 1 1897. Estate described real property in section 10 township 12 range 51. Dated Sidney Nebraska January 18 1918. County Judge P Chambers seal.
The passage argues that true play blends work with interest and competition aimed at achieving a definite end. It suggests play becomes satisfying when engagement, drive for success, and clear goals are present, while work loses appeal without these elements.
William B. Weir files in Cheyenne County Nebraska a petition to probate heirs and estate ownership for William S. Weir who died in 1901 and Ella Weir who died in 1913. Describes real estate in sections 17 21 31 35 across townships 14 15 north and ranges 49 50 west and the 2560 acre holdings. Heirs named include Jessie O Weir Amy J Weir and William B Weir. The matter proceeds in county court with ongoing administration actions.
The owner of an undivided one third interest in sections 17 and 21 is to appear. The petition is set for hearing on February 20 1918 at 10 o clock A M in the County Court Room of Cheyenne County Nebraska. Seal Co P Chambers County Judge.
Article II names Farmers' Union Co operative Company of Lorenzo as the Nebraska corporation with principal business in Lorenzo Cheyenne County. It will handle buying and selling livestock, grain, farm produce, machinery, lumber, coal, and operate a general store. The company may hold necessary real estate and authorized capital stock is $50,000.
The document sets forth stock details and governance for a Nebraska corporation approved January 9 1918 in Sidney. It specifies subscribed capital of 4000 dollars minimum, 2000 shares at 100 dollars par, and two thirds indebtedness limit. A seven member board with defined terms and officer roles is described, plus transfer rules and initial directors and officers. Notarization confirms execution by numerous named individuals.
The State of Nebraska Cheyenne County In the County Court estate of Charles Edmund Doran deceased creditors are notified a sitting will occur at the County Court Room in Kidney on May 1 1918 to receive and examine all claims for adjustment and allowance the time for presenting claims ends three months from February 1 1918 witnesses hand and seal of County Court January 31 1918
By virtue of an Order of Sale directed to me from the Clerk of the District Court of Cheyenne County on a judgment entered March 15 1917 in favor of Occidental Building and Loan Association of Omaha against James C Wolfe in Cheyenne County Nebraska the sheriff gives notice of sale.
Judgment against Clara V Wolfe and others for 1375.10 plus 17.40 costs. Property described as Lot 16 17 18 Block 14 Nashs Addition Lodge Pole Nebraska. Sale offered to highest bidder for cash February 20 1918 at 2 PM in front of Sidney Nebraska Court House. Dated December 26 1917 J L Sitton Sheriff County.
Victoria A. Cowles filed a district court petition in Cheyenne County Nebraska on January 28 1918 seeking to quiet title to the southwest quarter of section 26 town 16 north range 53 west and bar all claims for 15 years of adverse possession. Defendants Henry Smith Mary M Smith Kimball Champ Investment Company Stoxie Root and Root must answer by March 11 1918.
In Cheyenne County Nebraska the County Court orders William Hoffmeyer to appear February 19 1918 at 10 AM to show cause why final settlement and distribution decree should not be granted. Notice to all interested parties via The Telegraph for three weeks prior to hearing.
Do not cover an electric globe with paper or cloth as it may start a fire. Do not hang an ordinary lamp cord over a nail or metal work. Do not leave a cord connected when you are through with it. Do not touch any wire down on the ground whether electric or telephone. In an emergency remove a wire with a wooden handled instrument keeping the handle length between you and the wire.
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