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Newspaper

Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1919

Page

1

Large affair for Knights of Columbus at Sidney

St Patrick's Council Knights of Columbus initiated 25 new members Sunday with 200 visitors from Alliance Council. A banquet for 250 followed at Tobin opera house with Toastmaster Dr Roche. Mayor Aptregrove spoke. High Mass and 150 Knights received Holy Communion. Sidney Council now 180 members with own Corral hall. future bright.

St Patrick’s Council Knights of Columbus of Sidney Alliance Council Mde Tobin Opera House Doctor Roche Josephine Symones Aptegrove Father Link St. Patrick’s Council Sidney Knights of Columbus

Hardware Store Sold to Big Firm

A. 8. Hardy has sold his hardware store to Sterling Lumber and Implement Company, a Sterling firm formed by multiple stockholders. The sale enables Hardy to focus on other business interests. Dr Kimpston Dentist. Phone 12.

Hardy Sterling Sterling Lumber and Implement Company Kimpston

Court Docket Arrives For County Next Week

The Telegraph reports the county district court will convene next Monday with civil cases predominating and a sprinkling of criminal matters. Three jury chambers are mentioned and seven divorce cases are docketed. Jurors drawn include George Million Carl Christensen Perry Neal Charles Rogers Albert Yauk Emmons Sanders AMM Leni dite ROA Ahiman Joe Chirk Jesse Johnson Guy Thompson WT. Hafer Virgil Marsh Mons Johnson John Gunderson William Elsasser Otto Olson Co M. Andrews William Rohde Walter Anderson Ben BE. Wagner James Nelson ROA Dunlavy John Ciurlson.

Telegraph District Court George Million Carl Christensen Perry Neal Charles Rogers Albert Yauk Emmons Sanders Amm Lenidite Roa Ahiman Joe Chirk Jesse Johnson Guy Thompson WT. Hafer Virgil Marsh Mons Johnson John Gunderson William Elsasser Otto Olson Co M. Andrews William Rohde Walter Anderson Ben BE. Wagner James Nelson Roa Dunlavy John Ciurlson

Soldiers Home From The Argonne Woods

A train of Union Pacific coaches carried men labeled Home from the Argonne Weeds as soldiers returned from the front. Soldiers did not alight or converse, but later spoke of the horrors witnessed and endured. The piece notes a mission to educate younger generations about the front line experiences.

Union Pacific Argonne

Long Silence Ends With News of Son Bert

After months of suspense the J. K. Green family learns Bert has written letters from abroad. The notes reveal he has come through the hottest fires unscathed, bringing relief and uplift to parents and relatives.

Bert J. K. Green Nail

Robbed of Children By Dread Disease

Mr and Mrs Mohatt of Sidney Draw near town mourn the loss of their daughter and her husband who died in Denver within hours of each other last week. Their infant child, only two weeks old, survives the tragedy.

Fire at Dawn Quenched. Smoke Fills O Kane Moore Stairwell

A dawn fire on Rose street between the O'Kane and Moore buildings prompted a rapid response by the city fire team. Smoke filled stairs and upper rooms, but residents escaped via a porch roof and the blaze was controlled with chemicals, causing no major property loss to Snyder's tailor or Furer grocery. The origin remains undetermined and praise was given to firemen and new equipment.

O'Kane Moore Rose Street Porter Potters Kimpston Snyder's Tailor Store Furer Grocery Snyder Gapen

Good Roads The Hour's Problem in Sidney County

The city roads were dragged on Tuesday with a Fordson tractor loaned by Sidney Motor Company, speeding ground work. Farmers and town business leaders must drag country roads to ensure access from non-resident property, as good roads become the paramount county concern impacting all industries.

Sidney Motor Company

Lodgepole Says How Do Sidney

Lodgepole residents, including Superintendent Ben Robinson and school board members Geo Mitchell and Child Smith, visited to study tuition rules. A. B. Versinger and family, Dr. and Mrs. Searcy of Alabama, and editor Wolfe and W. T. Tate were also in town on personal matters.

Lodgepole Ben Robinson Geo. Mitchell Child Smith A. B. Versinger Searcy Alabama Wolfe the Express W.T. Tate Bank

Boy Scouts Hold Regular Meetings With Talk By Rev Lye

Regular meetings held at 7 each Monday and Thursday feature Scout Study basket ball and games. Last Thursday Rev B H Lye of Scottsbluff spoke to the scouts and aided their play. Eighteen second class scouts began study for advancement to first class. Dr W M Kimpston dentist Sidney Nebraska. Manns Battery Service Station Brewer Building.

B. H. Lye Scottsbluff Rev. Lye Presbyterian Church

Chinook Brings Warmth to Western Nebraska

Weather across Nebraska shifts from blizzard to mild spring like conditions. Grand Island reports melted snow as Chinook winds ease the heavy drifts, while Boreas scatters a few snow flurries. Residents note two feet of snow previously and anticipate wood crops as temps rise and sunlight returns.

East West Nebraska Grand Island Old Boreus Earth

Gurley Schools Flourish Under Student Led Fundraiser

Four Gurley teachers and their pupils organized a pie social in Gurley hall to support a Vietrola for the school. The well attended event featured music recitations and drills and netted $19.05 for the project. Leaders included Miss Edith Martin, Miss Ensley, Miss Frost, and Miss DuHurst.

Gurley Gurley Hall Edith Martin Ensley Frost DuHurst

Morlock and Daniel Wed In Colorado Grand Junction Pair License

Rife Colorado resident Rife Morlock and Grace B Daniel from Grand Junction Wyoming obtained a marriage license on February 11. John Lewis Bell and Helen Studt wed in this city on February 14 at the Lutheran church with Reverend Mhner Kahl officiating. R F P Morrison and Anna Hunk witnessed.

KE OW. R. Morlock Rifte Colorado Grace B. Daniel Grand Junction Wyoming John Lewis Bell Helen Studt Mhner Kahl Lutheran Church R. F P. Morrison Anna Hunk

Bryant-Covelin Bryant Marriage in Glenrock on February 19 1919

Howard Morgan Bryant and Lester Covelin Bryant of Glenrock Wyoming were married in Glenrock on February 19 1919 by County Judge P. Chambers. Witnesses NW T Ladegard and Mrs Q A Olson attended the ceremony.

Howard Morgan Bryant Lester Covelin Bryant Glenrock Wyoming P. Chambers NW T Ladegard Q. A. Olson

Mitchell and AndersonWed in Sidney by Judge Chambers

James A. Mitchell and Selma Cecelia Anderson were married in Sidney on February 15 by Judge Chambers. Both from Sidney, with A. S. Hick and Mrs. C. A. Olson as witnesses.

James A. Mitchell Selma Cecelia Anderson Sidney

Wank and Zimmerman Wed in Kimball Ceremony

Carl Wank and Miss Anna Zimmerman were married in Kimball on Tuesday of last week. They will reside on a farm southeast of Sidney. Both are industrious, well regarded young people expected to contribute to their family and community.

Carl Wank Anna Zimmerman Kimball Sidney

Skating Rink Plan Abandoned Amid Warm Winter

Judge McCleneghan and the City Council drop plans for a vacant-block ice rink due to warm weather. They aim to begin after frosts next winter, after scraping and banking the site. Schmitt Implement Co moves a Townsend tractor, a three plow twelve twenty five, touted as a kerosene burner. specs to follow in next Tele gram issue.

McCleneghan Schmitt

Library Board Orders Twain and O Henry Works

The Library Board this week ordered the complete works of Mark Twain and O Henry for addition to the city library's literary collection.

Mark Twain O’henry

Sidney to Host County Farm and Farmers Union Meeting

Sidney prepares for a big county event when the Farm Bureau and Farmers Union hold a full day program on Tuesday February 25. Activities include a morning business session a noon banquet and an afternoon program at the U S A theater featuring speakers N W Gaines Prisley Watt Predette Gould Wise and Osborn with a band and orchestra providing music.

Farm Buren Farmers Union Sidney USO A Mhis Methodist U.S. A N. W. Gaines Buffalo County Prisley Watt Farmers Union Livestock Exchange Predette Kimball Gould Wise Lodgepole A. JF Osborn

Telegraph Praised for Fine Appearance and News Coverage

A Denver businessman compliments The Telegraph in a February 14 issue copy, noting the paper’s excellent print quality and strong advertising support. He says Sidney business people are justified in advertising in a paper that is well printed, well made up, and full of interesting news content.

Telegraph Denver Sidney

Telegraph editor Stockdick plans move to Mineral Wells

From Katty Texas BK C Stockdick writes that his father is much improved and that he and his wife will depart for Mineral Wells Texas. They expect to be in Sidney around the twenty fifth of the month.

the Telegraph BK. C. Stockdick Katty Texas Mineral Wells Sidney

Changes of Base For More Convenience

A number of changes in places of business have taken effect within a week. Jess Johnson has moved his barber shop into the re decorated rooms next to the First National Bank. Metz has moved his cleaning and pressing into the basement of the Boelling building. The Sidney Cream Company has moved into the basement of the Stuht Hink building with part of their business while maintaining quarters in the Ice plant.

Jess Johnson First National Bank Vo Metz Boelling Sidney Cream Company Stuht-Hink

Fireman's Annual Ball Draws Large Local Crowd

The Fireman's ball last Friday drew near full attendance with many dancers and a large spectator crowd supporting the event. The Sidney orchestra provided quality music and kept the floor lively though crowded. The evening raised more money than expected.

Sidney

Bassett Covers Lowe Limber Office Absence

Mrs. K. D. Bassett serves at the Lowe Limber office during the absence of Missy Radelif, handling daily duties and maintaining operations.

K. D. Bassett Lowe Limber Missy Radelif

Osborn Battery Station Provides Rented Batteries During Repair

A local notice states we have rented batteries for customers to use while their own are repaired or recharged, offered by Osborn Battery Station.

Osborn Battery Station

For Sale 320 Acres Farm Land Near Sidney

Property offers 320 acres fenced farm land four miles from Sidney with Lodgepote Creek running through the corner. All fenced, priced right with easy terms if sold by March 1 1919. Contact Cc. W. Hornaday.

Sidney Cc. W. Hornaday

Also Mentioned on This Page

Argonne Woods the American Bank Washington’s Sidney, Nebraska Jesse GC. McNish Gho. R. Buckner John W. Graham Geo. B. Taylor J. W. Johnson L. C.opper CC. F. Brown Boy Scouts W. M. Kimpston Newbauer Bldg Sidney, Nebr Mann’s Brewer Building Morlock—Daniels Bell Studt Mitchell—Anderson Hank —Zimmerman Oberfelder ING CO Vath’s Pharmacy L. W. Vath
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