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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1926
Page
8
A collection of light verse and observational quips about domestic life, humor in marriage, seasonal changes, and small town references. The text weaves jokes on slippers, butter, and daily routines with stray notes about news items and local figures, reflecting a dated, comic column voice.
The column notes Roy Crable's ten day ankle injury after a horse incident and a crowded Spring Canyon scene with county seat shoppers, funeral attendance in Sterling, visits by Miss Margaret Sutter, Roy Binney at the Hilliard ranch, and hog sale by Charles Brecht. It records local travel to Denver and Sterling, a groundhog remark, the Willing Workers meeting, a large turnout at the Charles Morten sale near Proctor, potato shipment to Sterling, multiple county seat shoppers, motor trips to Sterling, corn shelling for local farmers, a wild windstorm Friday affecting fall wheat, and relatives visiting Edwards Nebraska.
Shoppers on Saturday included R Robert Pronger and Miss Ethel Adams dining at Gus Sutters. Mr and Mrs Pete Brossard and Dick Sutter drove to Sidney. Mrs C M Morten of Sterling stayed at J F McKelveys. Morten joined dinner with Milos Moore. A Crook gym dance last Saturday drew a large crowd despite music issues. another dance, February 13, will feature the Silver State orchestra. Bernard Weaver returned from Indiana after his father’s death. Roy Binney John McKelvey and Roy Crable visited Sterling. Margaret Butter called on Mrs A D Hilliard.
Antelope Divide visits and Sunday calls mark community life with Mrs Hetty Lockhart visiting the J W Bertramean home and Mr Mrs W W McIntosh at W L Huett man home. A pie social at Dye school by Farmers Union raises funds and the Chris Anderson sale had strong turnout with good prices.
Meadow Lawn items note Jess Heskitt left for Scottsbluff on Monday. J C Kreader returned home Monday after several days in Dalton and Sidney. Quiss Gladys Morrow spent days with her parents Mr and Mrs Al Morrow. Rex Rogers was a Dalton caller Thursday. Frank Weigands had his tonsils removed this week. Jim Davison called on John Davison Friday. Paul Weible and Allen Davison traveled to Dakon on Monday. Colman Kreader Jr returned to school Monday after sickness. Mr and Mrs Al Morrow and family spent Saturday in Dalton. Dennis Walsh and James McQuillan motored to Dalton Saturday. Emma and Paul Morrow were Sunday guests at the Marian Asbury home. Miss Josephine Walsh and Edward Walsh spent the weekend with home folks.
A longtime Washington society leader Mrs John B Henderson widow of the Missouri senator launches a campaign against short skirts and smoking by women. She built Meridian and Boundary Castle to showcase development in Sixteenth Street area and influenced park creation and fashionable residences.
The piece portrays Mrs. Henderson wielding social influence to shape Washington’s Street of the Presidents by housing legations and embassies near her home. It notes a half million dollar residence she offered to the government, which Congress declined, and recounts her energetic campaign against short skirts and women’s cigarettes.
Thousands seek lasting kidney relief amid many remedies. Mrs. Jack Heavrin of 603 West B Street Sidney recalls back pain and dizziness before Doans Pills cured her attacks. Statement dated June 18, 1920. On June 18, 1925 she reports no further use of Doans and calls them first class. Price 60c at dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
Nebraska Cheyenne County County Court schedules March 6 1926 at 1 PM to hear petition by George H Miler for appointment of Fred Carl Thompson as administrator of Anna Thompson deceased. Notice to interested parties via Telegraph newspaper for three successive weeks prior to hearing date. Dated February 15 1926. (Seal) Elmer Kahl County Judge.
On March 10, 1926, at Two Club Pool, Cheyenne County Treasurer's office, the Commissioner of Public Lands and Buildings or his representative will lease at public auction forfeited educational lands. The sale remains open for one hour. Forfeited contracts include SEH4 16-15-51 dated February 12, 1926, involving Dan Swanson, Commissioner.
A court order in an action by Alfred Sutter against Harriett Ann Jones directs sale of Lot 7, Block 4, Clarkson's Addition, Sidney. Referee J W McDaniel will offer the property at public auction March 16, 1926 at 10 am at the east front door of Sidney Court House, cash only, sale open one hour, subject to record encumbrances. Kepler and Kratz, attorneys.
Public notice announces dissolution by mutual consent of partners C R McDowell and L G Roy Liggett of Sidney Ice & Storage Company. McDowell assumes all debts and will collect obligations. Dated January 29 1926 Sidney Nebraska with notary acknowledgment January 20 1926.
Cheyenne County Indiana County Court in Sid ney publishes notice to creditors of Franz Engel deceased. Court will hear claims February 20 1926 and April 23 1926 at 10 a m. Claims must be presented within three months from January 23 1920 and debts paid within one year from that date. Earl R Kratz and Elmer Kahl County Judge and attorney sign.
A roster lists Sidney Country Club officers and members including President A K Greenlee, Vice President D R Thomas, Secretary E R Kratz, with Dr B R Roche and members A J Jorgenson Paul L Martin A B Phelps M W Dimery JR P Kepler L McIntosh R Oberfelder J A Bentley and others.
The record lists chamber leadership with M. A. Shipman as President and Tom Poole as Vice President, Henry Paviat as Secretary, and Marius Christensen as Treasurer. Also named are A. K. Greenlee Carl Ledbetter M. W. Osborn P. W. Barker Wm. Winders and Jess Goodale.
East North Bound train No 302 departs at 1 03 am No 304 departs at 8 13 am West Bound No 301 departs at 4 20 pm No 303 departs at 2 45 am No 302 stops at Bridgeport and Alliance only
Nick R Wilhelmy Commander Francis J Herbert First Vice-Com B C Grabill Second Vice-Com Hugh L Slawson Adjutant Chas L Marsh Finance Officer David Ells Sergeant at Arms Dean J Crawford Service Secretary Claude Golding Liaison Officer Harry McCormick Publicity Officer
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