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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1910
Page
1
Local notes show civic interest with plans for a new county building. Residents like C. L. Tate and J. Hink visit town, bank examiner reports, and a March 12 teachers association in Potter. A round table in Baldwin’s store invites discussion among supporters.
A reader letter from Weston Nebraska praises local enterprise to build a courthouse. Property owner M Farmer notes owning land there and hopes construction starts soon. Also mentions Dr Bilon will visit February 24 at Metropolitan Hotel. Oberfelder Clothing Co offers holiday bargains.
A wild Monday night wind tears through Douglas County, unleashing havoc on houses and chores. The piece exaggerates comic disaster as households scramble to recover belongings and attribute misfortune to the storm.
The Sidney village board approved two ordinances and a $900 warrant to S E S for pumping. The S E S exclusive franchise was extended ten years, prolonging a six year original term that ends January 1911. The move aims to attract investment and allow potential competition if another electric plant is built.
Baseball agitation and potential comebacks discussed as Sidney builds on its 1909 record. Players from last year contemplate returning if desired while fans urged to organize and discuss ball games with local groups.
A pitiful scene in town Wednesday showed a family of ten eight sons and their parents stranded by illness on the road. County authorities provided a good meal and transportation to Cheyenne to continue toward their destination.
Mr. Osgood E. P. Osgood came back from Dinuba California last Saturday and will stay to settle several local properties he owns here Then he will likely go back to California in the summer where he has purchased a home Sidney will regret losing this longtime resident and pioneer.
The March 15 special election will be presided over by judges and clerks appointed by the county clerk for the general election last fall. A large barn north of the Osborne ranch built by Mr. Eby collapsed in Monday night wind. Oberfelder Clothing Co offers overcoats and heavy underwear at cost.
An old citizen celebrates the Cheyenne County court house project valued at 75000 dollars. He notes decades of paying taxes and the plan to fund three quarters from railroad companies and non residents while promising broad public input and integrity from the county commissioners.
Tuesday evening saw the Degree of Honor lodge initiate three candidates Reverend and Mrs. N. P. Grose and Miss Maggie Kelley. A committee organized guessing games and an elegant luncheon with treats, followed by warm hospitality as a large crowd attended.
Newe from Beaver Falls Pennsylvania reports T. B Dawson is seriously ill while his brother James, visiting there with him, remains in danger. The trip began sadly but there is hope for improvement for all involved.
A valentine story from Sidney notes the birth of a baby girl weighing nine and a half pounds born Monday night at the home of Dan Campbell and his wife. The incident is described with humorous, affectionate tone, praising the infant and the family's joy.
Storewide department ban on special sale goods announced by Oberfelder Clothing Co. Prices start at five dollars for suites and similar items.
Cheyenne County Nebraska commissioners on February 9 1910 authorize a special election for March 15 1910 to decide issuing 75000 in negotiable bonds to build a county courthouse on the present site in Bidney Nebraska. The plan includes bond details rates denominations and a sinking fund levy beginning 1919 with annual taxes to support interest and redemption. The day also covers adjournment and review of the treasurer’s semi annual report.
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