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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1917
Page
4
The Sidney Celegraph notes the nation unifying behind the government as Germany breaks off friendly relations. It reflects on wartime sentiment, calls for resolve, and recalls President Wilson’s leadership while recounting local anecdotes of Sidney and a Miami trip.
In a rough game marked by disputed calls the Bridgeport Huskies were walloped 86 to 0 or so as the writer notes the referee’s decision and the team’s exceptional status. The piece emphasizes the Huskies are not ordinary despite the lopsided score and hints at a larger impact on local sentiment.
Uncle Sam speaks to Bernstorff amid wartime talk and satire on open Winter, Indians, and stockings. A Sidney child jokes about stockings and veils as satire and social commentary. The piece packs humor and critique in period voice with blunt lines about beauty, suspicion, and domestic life.
Dr John F Anderson of New York, president of the American Public Health association, told the group that 30 million workers lose nine days yearly to illness, totaling 740000 working years. At two dollars per day wages and one dollar for medical care the loss reaches 740 million, not counting family suffering or reduced future productivity.
A cryptic exchange recalls Gwendolin’s reaction to a marriage proposal with no laughter. The speaker emphasizes presenting a handsome engagement ring prior to further talk. Mention of Viggo Nelson tied to a painting job appears in passing.
Bright school days at St Patrick Academy end with Mildred Duffin of the eighth grade passing on February 1 after pneumonia. Rev Father Link and Sisters administered last rites as family and schoolmembers gathered for the funeral. Requiescat in pace.
Charles A. McLain traveled from last Thursday to Monday with his aunt Mrs. Anna Brown and cousin J. P. Brown and family. He was en route to Ingamont Montana after three years stationed at the Mexican border. At Fort Bayard New Mexico with his company he welcomed civilian life and his return home.
In the County Court of Cheyenne County Nebraska creditors of Mary L Shepherd deceased will meet the Administratrix at the County Court Room on March 7 1917 and September 4 1917 at 10 oclock A M to present claims for examination adjustment and allowance Six months are allowed for creditors to present claims and one year to settle from February 2 1917 This notice published in The Telegraph for four weeks prior to March 7 1917 Witness my hand and seal January 31 1917 C P Chambers County Judge Seal
Notice from Cheyenne County Nebraska Sheriff’s Office of an order to sell real estate following a 1916 judgment for Ida M. Wharton against Theodore Wolf et al. The property includes the north half and southeast quarter of section 23 in Township 13 North Range 52 West. Sale set for February 6, 1917 at 10:00 AM in front of the courthouse in Sidney. Sheriff J W McDaniel.
The Nebraska Cheyenne County Court sets a hearing for February 28 1917 to consider N K Medlock petition to admit a foreign will for probate of Patrick A Collins in Nebraska. Also Florence Frazey guardian seeks license to sell Na Grosvenor minor’s real estate in Clarkson’s Addition Sidney Neb. hearing set February 24 1917 at 9 am in North Platte. Publication required in The Telegraph for three weeks.
The narrator praises Calumet Baking Powder as ensuring uniform results for delicious doughnuts biscuits cakes and pies at home. They claim every bake day with Calumet delivers good things to eat and no failures, highlighting reliable, tender treats.
Plaintiffs James L. McIntosh Thomas Freeman Adolf Kunzi and Anna Kunzi sue Anna Stina Eriksdotter and unknown heirs in district court Cheyenne County. Petition seeks title to south half section 31 west half section 32 southeast quarter section 34 all in township 17 range 50 west of 6th P M and southeast quarter section 6 township 16 range 50 west to have defendants foreclosed of any claim. Answer due by March Sunday 1917. Attorneys Courtright Sidner Lee.
A 1917 public sale notice announces that Charles Callahan wins a civil judgment against Richard Welsh and Mary E. Welsh for 2489.65 plus costs. The property, NE quadrant of Sec 21, Twp 16 N, Rng 51 W, totaling about 160 acres, will be sold to satisfy the judgment at 10 a.m. on the indicated day in the courthouse building where the last term of court was held.
District Court of Cheyenne County Nebraska orders a sheriff sale on March 28 1916 to satisfy a judgment for 7409 65 plus interest costs. Real estate is SW 4 and NE 4 of Section 28 Township 16 North Range 51 West containing 320 acres more or less as listed in Government Survey. The sale is at the courthouse at 10 o clock in the forenoon.
The State of Nebraska Cheyenne County in the County Court sits in Sidney to receive and examine all claims against the estate of Evrena Olson. Claims must be presented within six months from January 26 1917 and debts paid within one year from that date. Court hearings are set for March 8 1917 and July 27 1917 with the judge witnessing the seal and hand of the County Court.
Proceedings announce unknown heirs, devisees, legatees, and personal representatives in the estates of Brita Maja Eriksdotter deceased, Brita Maja Oberg deceased, Ada Wilhelmina Johansdotter deceased, and related listed spouses and individuals. Court action seeks proper administration and identification of all interested persons and parties.
The partnership between Joseph Hahler and J J Treinen is dissolved by mutual consent. All accounts due the firm are payable to Joseph Hahler who will settle all indebtedness and retain the Buick Hupmobile and Chevrolet agency. He will move into the new building when completed. January 13, 1917.
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