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Newspaper

Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1917

Page

2

Dust proof letter files and small maps for sale by The Telegraph

The Telegraph lists dust proof letter files and five cent sectional maps of Cheyanne County for sale. It notes available farm loan funds at seven percent through Bentley Land Company of Sidney Nebraska. Also advertised are old newspapers for pantry shelves and carpet linings, trunks and bags at Jackson and Son, and multiple wanted ads for magazines, subscriptions, and building and loan plans. House, barn, and three lots in Dalton with alfalfa seed offered by J W Eckert.

Cheyanne County Telegraph Bentley Land Company Sidney Nebraska Dalton J. W. Eckert Nebr

Rural Carrier Examination Announced for Cheyenne County Neb

The U S Civil Service Commission announces a motor rural carrier examination for Cheyenne County Nebraska to be held at Sidney on March 24 1917 to fill the position at Dalton. Also notices advertise brott heating stoves refrigerators wanted farm loans at Jackson Store and references to H T Dovan for loans under rural credit terms.

U.S Civil Service Commission Cheyenne Nebr Sidney Dalton

Kor Sale Falls Section Near Dalton Nebraska Farm Land

640 acres of general purpose farm land four miles from Dalton Morrill County Nebraska. Includes a good house out buildings water fenced and cross fenced grove and orchard five acres of alfalfa hog pasture and ample grass and pasture. Ideal stock and farm proposition with quick sale price 25 per acre half cash balance to suit. One third crop goes with place if bought before March 1. Address M J McMullen Sterling Colorado.

Kor Sale Dalton Nebraska Morrill County M. J. McMullen Sterling, Colo

Sidney Markets Advertisements and Notices

Rye Corn Cream Butter Potatoes Old Hens Young Chickens Sidney Markets Wheat Red Wheat Macaroni Oats Flax Build home We will loan you the money Sidney Lumber Co Special car overhaul January February $18 50 For Sale Five room house with two lots Jack Bowman Property for Sale residence northwest part of town Harry Range For Rent Steam heated room Gapen Building Wanted To buy horses and cattle C F Livont Phone 216 Dr F W Buck Quaker Specialist Sidney Hotel March 1st Dal ton Hotel March 2nd Consultation free A King abstracts and titles

F. W. Buck Lincoln Sidney Hotel Dalton Hotel

Notice to Auto Owners and Local Ads

Notice to auto owners warns that six weeks have passed since 1917 licenses were required and penalties apply for noncompliance. City Marshal G. D. Jackson issues the notice. Also advertised is land for sale or rent, 400 acres in Cheyenne County Nebraska near Sunol, listed by Andrew Miller of Frankfort Indiana. A help-wanted ad seeks a good girl for house work with wages and a phone contact.

G. D. Jackson Cheyenne County Nebraska Sunol Andrew Miller Frankfort Ind

Alfalfa Seed for Sale in Nebraska Near Dye and Sidney

Dry land alfalfa seed available with samples and orders via W. J. Nelson in Sidney. Contact J. M. Nelson in Dye, Nebraska, for seed details.

W. J. Nelson Sidney J. M. Nelson Dye Nebr

Wanted Pasture for 300 Cattle Near Atwood Colorado

Wanted pasture for about 300 head of cattle from May 1 to November 1. Write WM. Marquardt, Atwood, Colorado. For sale new seven room modern bungalow. Inquire at this.

WM. Marquardt Atwood, Colo

City ordinance sets lower speed limit in Sidney

Notice to drivers states state law requires twelve miles per hour in cities but Sidney Ordinance lowers this to ten miles an hour and will be strictly enforced by city authorities.

Sidney G. D. Jackson

Hay For Sale Twenty Two Tons Prairie Hay For Sale

Prairie hay offering on the Southwest quarter of section 10 township 15 range 51. Quantity totals twenty two tons. Price thirteen dollars per ton. Seller KK M Quinn located at Redington Nebraska.

S.10 KK. M. Quinn Redington Neb

Second hand tractor and plowing outfit for sale

A. Brott of Sidney Nebraska advertises a good second hand tractor and plowing outfit for sale. Mrs George Harvey returned from McAlaster Kansas where she attended the funeral of a sister.

A. Brott Sidney Nebr George Harvey McAlaster Kansas

Local and Personal News Highlights

The Telegraph reports a flurry of local notes from residents and visitors. Mentions include Mrs Knox’s newsroom phone, L M White’s county seat visit, G R Miller in Overton, and brewing work on the Brewer garage extension. Several trips to Denver, Chicago, and Davenport appear, with shoppers and social gatherings across Sidney and surrounding towns.

Miss Mabel Brewer Returns From Eastern Nebraska Trip

Miss Mabel Brewer arrived back Thursday from a six week journey through eastern Nebraska cities. She spent part of the time in Lincoln.

Mabel Brewer Nebraska Lincoln

Brewers Travel to Potter with Professor Lewis

David and Mabel Brewer accompanied by Professor Lewis traveled to Potter on Thursday so he could attend engagements there and return in time for Betsy Ross.

David Mabel Brewer Potter Lewis Betsy Ross

Miss Gilliam and Miss Paulson Visit Omaha Sightseeing

Miss Lexie Gilliam and Miss May Paulson of Sidney Mere left Thursday noon with Miss Gilliam's father from San Francisco to spend a few days in Omaha sightseeing.

Lexie Gilliam May Paulson Sidney Mere Omaha San’ Francisco

Maynard Osborn Returns From Michigan Factory Tour

Maynard Osborn recently returned from an educational trip to Detroit and Lansing Michigan where he visited major automobile factories. He gained substantial information to aid his work as an auto demonstrator and salesman.

Maynard Osborn Detroit Lansing Michigan

Gurley Couple Travel to Omaha for Major Operation

Mr and Mrs Carl Theiman of Gurley traveled to Omaha on Thursday night for a third serious operation. Dr Mantor accompanied the patient during the medical visit.

Carl Theiman of Gurley Omaha

Sidney notices and social items include arrests and church farewell

Councilman J J Parks recovers at home after a breakdown from overwork. Sidney residents greet visitors from Chappell Holdrege and New York while sales at the local market reach high totals. The Sidney Mercantile Company buys a warehouse for storage. A trumpet of personal visits, medical procedures, and a farewell sermon at the Christian church closes with all invited.

Gardner R. Miller The Christian Church Sidney

Travel and Local Notes Highlight Cheyenne County Tour

Gus Wellner departed Wednesday evening for San Francisco and Los Angeles to stay about three weeks to inspect California land. Washington's birthday was widely observed in town with four large flags at Cheyenne County Trading Company. An auto party from Lodgepole visited town led by Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lehmkuhl, Perry Bowser, and Mrs. Alice Slawson. Mrs. Slawson visited her son, County Clerk F. N. Slawson.

Gus Wellner San Francisco Los Angeles California Washington Cheyenne County Trading Company Fred Lehmkuhl Perry Bowser Alice Slawson Lodgepole

Loucks and McCullough Married in Cheyenne County

Frank Burton Loucks and Minnie McCullough of Walden Colorado were united in marriage by County Judge Chambers on February 15 1917 at the Cheyenne County Nebraska courthouse.

Loucks—Mccullogh Frank Burton Loucks Minnie MccCuLlogh Walden Colorado Chambers Cheyenne County Nebraska

Bennett and Slotts Win License to Wed in Lodgepole

George Ira Bennett and Genevieve Slotts, both of Lodgepole, were granted a license to wed on Wednesday, February 21, in a local civil record.

Bennett—Slotts George Ira Bennett Genevieve Slotts Lodgepole

Sanders and Rehe wed in Nebraska by Judge Chambers

Irvin Sanders of Kowanda and Elvina Rehe of Weyerts Nebraska were united in marriage on February 21 by Judge Chambers. Attorney Ritchie, en route to Kansas City, stopped in Sidney on professional business. A B Persinger and the Jewetts traveled through Sidney to visit George Jewett in Peetz.

Sanders Rehe Irvin Sanders Kowanda Nebraska Elvina Rehe Weyerts Chambers Attorney Ritchie Bridgeport Sidney Kansas City A. B. Persinger Mrs. Jewett Mrs Dan Jewett Peetz George Jewett

Swatzlander Buys Ranch Near Town for Country Home

Dr Swatzlander purchases Sam Jones small ranch two miles east of town and plans a country residence. The location features trees water and meadows creating a pleasant outlook.

Brown and White discuss son's cause for recovery

Brown reports meeting White en route downtown to recover his son's body. Green asks if it was a drowning. Brown clarifies it was about obtaining a new suit of clothes for the boy’s father.

Brown White Green

Ladies Aid Church Dinner March 7 Announcement

The Ladies Aid of the Methodist church has set March 7 for a dinner serving from 4 p.m. onward. A full satisfying meal will be offered for thirty five cents to ensure ample portions despite rising food costs.

Ladies Aid The Methodist Church

Death of former county treasurer Adam Ickes

Word comes from Wahoo of the death at that place of Adam Ickes, once county treasurer of this county. He died on Saturday, February 17th. His sons, John, Stanton and Horace, were all citizens of this place at one time.

Adam Ickes John Stanton Horace

Barber Beet Topper Maker Incorporates in Sidney

The Henry F Barber Manufacturing Co is incorporated with 250000 dollars authorized capital. Fleury F Barber serves as president, Nicholas Rocker as vice president, T J Johnson as secretary, C J Hellwig as treasurer, and Hugh Faith as general manager. The firm plans to start Beet topper production soon in Sidney.

Henry F. Barber

Plymouth Rock eggs for sale in Nebraska ad

Eggs offered at fifty cents per setting of 13 eggs by Mrs F. L. White of Potter Nebraska. Also three cents per flat piece in less than fifty piece lots. Sidney Steam Laundry advertises Vigo Nelson window glass installation.

Plymouth Rock F. IL. White Sidney Steam Laundry Vigo Nelson

Woman's Club Delights Members With World Travel Topics

Last Tuesday the Woman's Club met with Mrs H R Fuller and a large attendance. President Mrs L Martin opened, with Miss Davison leading Turkey and the Holy Land and Miss Grace Hornaday playing a piano piece. Mrs C R Owen read a paper on Municipal housekeeping and current events closed the session. The Sidney Degreg of Honor No 122 held a pleasant meeting in honor of newlyweds Mr and Mrs J P Jones and Mr and Mrs Melton with music, dancing, cards, and lunch. Mrs Sam Boggs serves as Chief of Honor.

H. R. Fuller L. Martin West Roll Call Industries of Our City Davison Turkey Holy Land South America Panama Grace Hornaday C. R. Owen Sidney Degreg of J. P. Jones Melton Sam Boggs

T. T. W. Class Holds Meeting At Mrs Wilnes Home

The T. T. W. class met at Mrs. S. J. Wilnes home on Wednesday evening. After a brief business session plans were made for a food and candy sale. A social time followed with a two course luncheon enjoyed by all.

S. J. Wilnes

Boys Dance Club Hosts Farewell Ball at McIntosh Hall

Fifteen couples attended a Tuesday night farewell ball for the gay season at McIntosh hall. Music came from an Edison disc and all participants enjoyed the event as they prepared to enter into tents.

McIntosh Hall

Helping Hand Society Meeting at South Divide

The Helping' Hand society of the South Divide met on Wednesday of last week with Miss Jessie Fulton. A good many attended and a Valentine box was an unusual diversion after the enjoyment of a trek their Kingston was resorted. Miss Fulton served a very tasty Nivea.

Helping’ Hand Society of the South Divide Jessie Fulton Kensington

Bake Sale Aimed at Church Fund March 3

The T. T. W. class, about thirty Methodist church young ladies, will host a Food and Candy sale at Red Cross Drug Store on Saturday afternoon March 3. Proceeds go to the pledged church fund.

Methodist Church Red Cross

Spring Ladies Wear Trade at The Fashion Shop

Promotional note for spring ladies wear describing fresh and stylish stock. Mentions flat work washed and ironed service with 100 pieces priced at 82. A brief shop listing highlighting new fashion items and cleaning service.

Sidney Steam Laundry

Also Mentioned on This Page

Osborn & Jorgenson Real Estate and Insurance Farm and City Loans Sidney, Nebraska Ree, L, Jackson Osborn and Jorgenson Just Jackson & Son BEE Bive Wellner Mary E. Hadley L. H. Hazel Motor Rural Carrier Examination Ford Jackson Store Jackson H. T. Dovan Eet Neubauer M. Hadley H. T. Doran Cheyenne County Abstract Company Second Chestnut St Sidney Markets Sidney Lumber Co Jack Bowman Harry Range Gapen Buiding C. F. Livont A. King BE. V. Hibtt L. M. White G. R. Miller Overton Brewer Garage J. 8. Sanders Edwin Sanders Sextorp N. G. Brewer Denver Claud Moorehead W. T. Hafer Mr. A.E. Phelps W. W. Francisco Chicago Alfred Shipman Belle Fourche South Dakota Fred Johnston A. Johnston Union Valley Precinct J. H. Madden Davenport Iowa Springfield Rock Island F. C. Johnson Grand Island Sarah Goodwin Frank Goodwin Kearney Dan Aldridge Sam Fine Toggery Altar Society Gertrude Stokes Fredonia Lorene Triangle Club Miss Miller O. Grothan St. Paul Ray Paulson W .N. Eaton East Gurley John Shelley John Owens Kimball Will Lee Oescher Corner University C. C. Dobbs Aurora Himmons Sanders Roy Taylor Helen Woolridge B. F. Club Eva Miles J. J Parks Grovesnor la Selle Frank la Selle Bert Bates Chappell Leon Fine New York J. S. Johnston Holdrege W. T. Eikner Henry Ehmake Sr Oscar Walsh Sidney Mercantile Company Krug Brewing Company Round House Earl Hiett Lucile Ed Mitchell Elvin. Thompson Lisco Oscar Harris Dave Brewer Central City Will McKean Kratz Abstract Company Stuht-Hink Bldg Steam Bakery Ried In Steck Crown Bicycle Jackson & Wier Francis J. Herbert Bronson W. H. Bittner
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