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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1915
Page
1
A booster-style feature extols western Nebraska and northeastern Colorado, arguing fertile soil, irrigation, and abundant crops. It touts a low death rate, healthy climate, and rising wheat prices, urging settlers and investors to buy land on easy terms and join a growing farming community.
W. W. Aldridge, once a popular U P Agent here, visited friends Thursday after selling his Lisco bank stock holdings. W. J. Shoemaker has recovered from illness and is back on duty with some moderation. The Union Pacific Hotel is undergoing upper story plaster and finish changes, with lower floor to follow. The UP Depot shines with fresh paint and varnish, keeping its reputation as the tidiest waiting room on the UP. Section men spent days building snow piles along the right of way, which were short lived.
Sidney Nebraska village board in special session accepts Union Pacific quit claim deed of land along the right of way for highway use. board thanks railroad officials for securing the conveyance and notes further city hall discussions and routine bill approvals.
The court held multiple sessions this week. Fred Johnson faced assault charges and received twenty days in jail while Clyde Johnson, on intoxication charges, drew twenty days. Ray Hardesty paid 385 dollars plus costs for an assault and battery. L M Garey was fined for intoxication with total costs of 18 dollars 15 cents. Snyder versus Brandt heard Thursday about a book account with McIntosh for Snyder and Radcliff and Tewell for Brandt. judge to rule at two o'clock.
Akeyson and Roadmaster Johnston were fatally or severely injured during a Patterson mail catcher trial near the Sidneys depot. Sacks were tested at 50 mph. a crane struck the car window, fatally injuring Akeyson and gravely injuring Johnston. Survivors were attended by surgeons and taken to hospital. Akeyson’s body taken to Kearney. Spectators noted car sway as a likely cause.
Judge Grimes in town for a Monday chambers session at the court. T Darling pled guilty to removing mortgaged property and drew an indeterminate sentence of one to ten years with parole to March 29 to Gus Wellner. Charles Henry sixteen pleaded guilty to burglary and was sent to reform school until age. Henry broke into the Metty store at Lodgepole and stole warm wearing apparel.
Speaking About Health notes members dealing with winter colds, two appendicitis cases, and varied recoveries. W J Shonenaker returns after an attack while Roy Greenlee improves from appendicitis. Little Hat Swap battles pneumonia but improves, and several babies including Gooden Bavis Adams are well again. F C Johnson resumes social activity after grip, Dick Williams suffers stomach trouble, and chicken pox tops the school’s illness list.
S Fishman came back Wednesday from a month in the south spent for recreation, resuming his usual activities.
Everett Delzell, son of James E. Delzell once Nebraska schools chief, died at sixteen on February 11 at the family home in Stevens Point Wisconsin. The elder Delzell heads the state normal school. He is survived by his wife, one brother Wilson and the parents. The obituary notes his father's devotion to boys and the deep sorrow of a parent.
Mrs Lavinia Waitman, a Cheyenne County pioneer and early teacher, died at her Bayard home on February 8 1915 age 63. She was known in Sidney and northern county areas and her life was described as beautiful with a noble character that inspired many.
Mrs Cyrus Stewart died in Lincoln Nebraska on Monday February 15 1915 at her daughter Mrs J M Weecklers home where she had been living. She was known to early Sidney residents and was the mother of Oscar Stewart who resides here now.
Pupils from Primary to Grammar departments will stage a Washington's Birthday program at Tobin Opera House on Monday February 22 at 8 pm. Twenty four girls and one boy perform in the Grand Baby Show with judges awarding a prize to the finest baby. Acts include The Vision of Youth The Clown Drill and two short plays by seventh and eighth grades. Blaine Grabill and the High School Mandolin Club will provide music. admission is 25 and 10 cents with doors opening at 7:30 and middle section for adults only.
Last week began with a heavy snow storm between Maine bragging contrasts. A soft wet snow arrived Saturday from several directions and by noon piled snow on the ground. The afternoon and walking improved as residents dug out. Eighteen inches on level ground and hollows eight feet deep reported in divisions and valleys. County farming prospects remain favorable.
Fred Shafer of Dunlap Nebraska and Mrs Adah Scott of Cheyenne were joined in matrimony February 17 by County Judge Chambers.
Otto Rahe of Lodgepole wed Miss Lillie Hu at the county courthouse in a ceremony conducted by County Judge Chambers on February 17.
Last year's accounts will incur ten percent interest. New accounts will be charged ten percent interest after thirty days. Essig Stor ie.
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