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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1909
Page
4
A Dalton community notes several visits and business trips from Sidney and surrounding towns. Residents attend a Thursday dance with a large turnout, while the Modern Woodmen of America hold a grand initiation Saturday night.
The Sidney lodge of M W of A and the Royal Neighbors joined in a townwide event. Sixteen new members were initiated and hosted at the Brown hotel before a large gathering at Armit-Hatzemeyer hall for dancing and refreshments. Ladies' Aid will meet with Mrs. Gatzemeyer Thursday afternoon February 18.
G W Beard returns from a Peru Nebraska trip. Epworth League meets at C W Johnson's with games and refreshments. Mr Conklin of eastern Nebraska buys land through Potter Realty Co. Bertha Nelgon seeks dental work in Kimball. Grandpa McKee returns from Cheyenne after church dedication. Charles McKee and wife visit Lexington. Potter high to host basket social February 26. Prince Wallin and Axtel Johnson of Lisco visit town.
Clara still living reports return of wintry weather early in the week. Mr and Mrs Quinn were guests at the Boy Ranch on Sunday. A Dalton dance drew many revelers last week. Fred Orushing visited Sidney last Saturday. Land seekers and autos inspect real estate daily before breakfast. Mr Himer grows a barn worthy of the county with full help and plans to finish soon. John Owens of Camp Stool ranch considers homesteading as a career. Herman Ehmke spent Sunday afternoon at the Boy Ranch.
Frank Verby of West Point Nebraska is visiting the Beyers boys this week. A large crowd entertained Mr and Mrs C E Matthews with games dancing and light refreshments at midnight. Joe Thiele left for Neligh to be with his father. Various residents visited friends and spent time with neighbors including Mrs Blome Mrs Halston J B Halston and others. The Judas Bros. are improving their ranch two miles south of Higgins.
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Report cards issued this week cover second quarter results with parental emphasis urged for close scrutiny. Debates, declamatory entries, and basketball games highlight student activities while a heat issue led to a one day dismissal. The school board added a new teacher and January totals show enrollment 302 and strong attendance. The University of Agriculture plans a summer program in manual training and livestock judging for boys aged fourteen and up.
A large sale begins today at Fishman's Store located in the Neubauer Building. The event signals deep discounts on all merchandise as items are cleared from the premises.
The Telegraph lists county and state officials, offices, and appointments for the Lincoln and surrounding region, detailing congressional district representatives, state officers, land offices, post office staff, judiciary, county officers, school and church leaders, and fraternal organizations with meeting times and contact names. It catalogs village trustees, boards, teachers, clergy, and local societies across Sidney and nearby towns.
Engineer Thompson returns to duty after a ten day layoff while Chas Cradit recovers from mumps and cannot work yet. A blizzard delayed eastbound trains but service is back on time. A derailment near Grand Junction caused a 200 foot embankment fall, killing the engine and fatally injuring the fireman.
Florence P Millar sues Peter O Millar non resident for divorce on grounds of non support intoxication and cruel treatment. She seeks custody of two minor children alimony of 25 dollars per month and restoration of her maiden name with response due by March 22 1909.
Regular services next Sunday at Trinity Lutheran Church at 11 a m and 7 30 p m with Sunday School at 9 45 a m. The morning sermon is The Third Commandment The Lord's Day. Evening Union Temperance service. All are invited. Pastor L F Gunderman.
A Frances E. Willard memorial service is set for next Sunday evening February 14 at 7 30 in the Lutheran church. Rev L F Gunderman will speak on The Life and Character of Frances E Willard and Rev Zinnecker will address The Reform Movement in Our State and in Our City. All are welcome.
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