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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1929
Page
1
The Nebraska state senate passed S F No 82 expanding bootlegging scope and penalties. The bill, led by Sen C W Johnson and Sen Warner, increases fines to 100 dollars for first offenses and 60 days. second offenses carry 500 to 5000 dollars and six months to two years. It also covers buyers and possessors and repeals the pint prima facie rule.
The Atmar Stores Company Inc filed an involuntary bankruptcy petition on February 18 per the Omaha Credit Adjustment Bureau. Liabilities exceed 820,000 with assets around 43,633. The Sidney store, run by R M Martin, was a money maker. the firm operated four other outlets in Alliance, Bridgeport, Chadron and Scottsbluff and will not reopen. Sealed bids may be received for Sidney stock after inspections this week.
W. S. Nagle, longtime resident of western Nebraska and noted Sidney figure, died in Goshen Indiana after a sudden heart attack. Born 1865 he settled south of Morrill in 1885 as part of the homesteading era and later sold his Sidney dairy farm before leaving for Indiana to seek relief from asthma. He was 64.
Members met for the regular meeting and elected officers: William Englert commander, S. H. Wolfe vice commander, Frank A. Johnson finance officer, C. C. Bacus publicity, Roy Carter sergeant at arms, J. H. Simpkins chaplain, L. E. Lydiatt secretary.
The regular Chamber of Commerce meeting will be held in the commercial dining room at noon on Monday. The recent membership drive was very successful and strong attendance is expected.
The vanguard of the powerful Chicago Cubs baseball nine passed through Sidney last Friday evening on the Overland limited bound for Catalina Island spring training. Included were key pitchers who hope to win a National League title next year. The group limbered on the platform as the train stopped. The Cubs, with Rogers Hornsby added from Boston, boast a fast fielding and hard hitting infield.
Word came Tuesday morning from M. H. Robineau that his mother died at the family home in Syracuse New York. Funeral services were held that afternoon. Mrs. Robineau had been ill for some time with a serious downturn two weeks prior. She had many Sidney friends and had visited here with her daughters last summer. Elizabeth remained in Sidney and Denver until the illness called her home. Mr. Robineau had just returned from Syracuse after Christmas at the family home when he was called back.
The Potter Coyotes came from behind to beat the Sid ney high school Maroons 21 to 19 in a tense last minute game at Potter. Bartlett and McGowan starred for Potter with Portrey scoring 12 for Sidney, while Chaney and Portr ey contributed despite tight defense. Sidney led 11 to 4 in the first half but Potter surged in the third quarter, Bartlett and L Witt delivering key baskets as the Maroons held Bartlett and McGowan to few shots.
The Womans club met Tuesday afternoon with President Mrs. Elmer Kahl presiding. Miss Valeska Neubauer led a dress rehearsal of a colonial playlet featuring Zepha Lockwood and others, to be presented at the theatre tonight under club auspices. Marjorie Pettett will sing solos, with Miss Neubauer praised for training and Mrs. J. T. McIntosh designing costumes. The feature picture shows Fred Thomson in Kit Carson.
The Uptegrove Implement company, regional distributor for International Harvester, hosted 40 western Nebraska and northeastern Colorado dealers at a school of instruction in its West Hickory street warehouse. Factory officials and district reps attended to discuss McCormick Deering cream separators and related machinery. A noon banquet at the Union Pacific hotel featured Mayor Herman Schroeder and other city officials and industry leaders.
Charlotte Goodale, popular Sidney girl now at Stephens College for girls in Columbia Missouri, has been chosen as one of the student council representatives. The council governs school activities and is a signal honor for the recipient among the student body.
The Burr Garvin Nelson firm held its annual Advance Rumely tractor school at Gurley in the Victory theatre with two sessions and a noon meal for 150 to 200 guests. Attendance surpassed previous events as A W Reynolds led both sessions with assistance from Ed Scibley and Charles Owen, while Lukens and Leo Hand helped with guest comfort and demonstrations. Speakers used slides and over 20 000 feet of film to illustrate features and improvements of new models. Oil favors were given at the evening session and several orders for machines were recorded.
The Cheyenne County Extension club met at the courthouse Tuesday afternoon with Miss Helen Rocke of Lincoln in charge. The lesson focused on tailor finishes and representatives from five clubs including Lorenso Bronson Sunol Lodge Pole and North Sidney attended.
The Sterling Advocate reports Sidney deputy John McCleneghan was dismissed after allegedly sharing too much about the Frahm mystery. Sidney sheriff warned him to refrain from naming Mrs. Anita E. McCarty, wife of a Sidney mechanic, amid suspicions tied to John Frahm’s disappearance last November.
Knute Rockne, famed Notre Dame coach, passed through Sidney on travels to the west coast. He said his team would be unbeatable if Notre Dame were in such a climate and praised Nebraska University’s football pick for next year, predicting a strong season for the Cornhuskers.
Sheriffs across Western Nebraska warn of Troy Davis, escapee from Bridgeport county jail after a burglary at Proudfit Lumber. He fled with another inmate who stayed. Davis stole a car owned by Arthur Edwards in Morrill county. Radio notices aired on KFAB in Lincoln as search expands to ranch country north of the river.
Trial of Paul Craghead a prominent Minatare farmer, 27, opened in Scottsbluff district court for the murder of David Lee McGrew night marshal after a January 13 midnight altercation. Defense witnesses claim Lee drew a gun and threatened to shoot Craghead brothers, suggesting self defense. Evidence covers the morning event and a prior incident where Paul Craghead allegedly vowed to “get even with the old devil.”
Sidney Avery Machinery announces a new sales and distributing plant in Sidney to carry the Avery line of threshers and combines with repair parts for western Nebraska northern Colorado Wyoming and southwest South Dakota. The Moline line adds tillage seeding haying and disc machines with shipments due by March 1. G C Copsey assists in setup Apple and Sorenson to manage local plant with an Avery and Moline day planned soon.
Harold Hedges of the Nebraska College of Agriculture told farmers and business leaders that 1929 will bring higher prices for poultry wheat potatoes horses and alfalfa seed while corn hay and certain dairy products may ease or stay steady. He forecast rising hog values through 1930 or 1931 and cautioned cattle feeders could keep prices high unless large sales occur.
Clara Klein of Sidney announces the opening of Claire Styre-Shoppe at 943 Maple Street and 10th Avenue. The shop will showcase millinery and dress lines with spring creations and a stylish, affordable assortment. Miss Klein will welcome visitors all day Friday and Saturday, March 1, with extended hours Friday evening.
Judge Joseph Oberfelder received a message Tuesday from his daughter Mrs Ralph Blumenthal of New York City, the former Hazel Oberfelder, detailing balmy July weather at Palm Beach. The piece contrasts Cheyenne county’s sub zero conditions and notes the judge contemplates a winter escape to the sunny south.
The American Legion will hold its regular meeting next Tuesday at Odd Fellows hall, replacing the date in The Telegraph. Adjutant W J Kretz reports a good turnout is expected as several important matters are discussed and delegates’ Alliance convention report is heard. First Vice Commander Arthur H Dilley will preside.
Officers for the Boy Scout council were elected yesterday at a dinner at the Union Pacific hotel. Paul Martin was named president with Dean J. Crawford as vice president and Henry Paylat serving as secretary and treasurer.
Mr and Mrs M A Brewer returned to Denver Wednesday after visiting relatives here They were joined by Mrs David Brewer and two children who will stay in Denver for a couple of weeks
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