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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1926
Page
12
A magazine piece mocks fashion focus noting men ignore attire while probing social absurdities. It lampoons the Countess of Cathcart held at Ellis Island and skewers alibi ideas, dope originality, and cleverness with a humorous editorial voice.
A poem recounts the dispute over St Patrick's birth date between March eighth and ninth. The tale humorously notes factions arguing over the birthday, leading to conflict until Father Mulcahy admonishes that no one can have two births.
White Dove Valley neighbors visit farms and shops from Monday through Sunday. Bill Pope and George Rogers travel to Roy Simpson and Bill Pope’s to listen to radio while others shell corn, shop in Sidney, attend Lind's sale, and visit family. Bernard Hill, Carl Meyerholz, and Dave Todd host gatherings with radio listening and Sunday visits.
Pleasant View residents visit Ben Hilpert and Wm Border homes on Monday and Friday evenings. Attendees include Walter Borch Ruth and Verona Borcher H B Wittrock C G Gemeinhardt and families. Basketball game at Potter, Nora Wittrock and Oscar Miller noted. Fred Wittrock’s birthday marked with gathering at H B Wittrock home.
Mr and Mrs Walter Borcher Verona Borcher Walter Wittrock Mr Pontius and J Weimers were seen on the streets of Sidney Saturday. Mr and Mrs H Moench and family were Sunday dinner guests at the Herman Mangels home. Mr and Mrs Walter Borcher Wm Borcher and daughter Verona Mr and Mrs Art Obendorfer and Mr and Mrs C G Gemeinhardt and families took supper Sunday evening at the Frank Miller home.
A baby girl named Bertha Darleen was born Sunday night February 7 to Mr. and Mrs. Dan Brandt. All are doing well. The community notes multiple local travels, visits, dances, sales, and social events with residents Gus Sutter, Milo Moore, Pete Brossard, and others attending, hosting, or traveling to Sterling, Proctor, Sedgwick, Sidney, and Crook. A P T A meeting and a gym box social drew a large crowd with proceeds over 85 dollars.
Cheyenne County Nebraska court orders a hearing on Leopold Rosanina final account in the Cecelia Rezanina estate. The March 18 1928 hearing at 10 a m will determine why the petition should or should not be granted. Notice to interested parties via Telegraph newspaper for three weeks before the hearing.
Notice of sale by order of Cheyenne County District Court due to partition issues. Referee J W McDaniel will auction Lot Seven, Block Four Clarksons Addition Sidney Nebraska at 10 AM March 10 1926 at the courthouse east front door for cash subject to recorded encumbrances. sale open one hour. Kepler & Kratz attorneys.
Public notice declares the dissolution of the partnership of C R McDowell and L G Roy Liggett doing business as Sidney Ice & Storage Company in Sidney Nebraska. C R McDowell agrees to assume all debts and collect all obligations owed to the firm. notarized January 29, 1926.
The State of Nebraska County Court hears the petition of George H. Miller to grant administration of Anna Thompson's estate to Fred Carl Thompson. March 6, 1926 at 1 PM is set for the hearing in the County Court to show cause why the petition should not be granted. Notice will be given as required.
Public notice dated February 15 1926 announces pendency of a petition and sets a hearing date. The notice directs publication in Telegraph weekly newspaper in the county for successive weeks before the hearing. Signed by County Judge Elmer Kahl.
On March 10, 1926 at 2 PM at the Cheyenne County Treasurer’s office the Commissioner of Public Lands and Buildings or their representative will lease at public auction all educational lands in Cheyenne County with forfeited contracts. Sale open one hour. Forfeited contracts include SEM 16-15-51 and 22-3 Dan Swanson, Commissioner.
A historical snapshot lists Sidney Country Club officials including A. K. Greenlee as President D. BR. Thomas as Vice President E. R. Kratz as Secretary and several board members such as Dr. RB. Roche A. J. Jorgenson Paul L. Martin A. E. Phelps M. W. Dimery RP. Kepler Jr. L. McIntosh R. Oberfelder and J. A. Bentley.
The Chamber of Commerce names its leadership with M A Shipman as President and Tom Poole as Vice President. Henry Paviat serves as Secretary and Marius Cariatensen as Treasurer, with a board including A K Greenlee Carl Ledbetter M W Osborn P W Barker Wm Winders and Jess Goodale.
Local passenger timetable shows mixed routes including No 19 to San Francisco No 26 to Los Angeles and No 17 to Portland with several mail and express services. Interstates No 7 and No 1 appear in partial times along with a local freight No 265 and early morning departures.
Burlington Route 302 departs at 1 03 a m and 304 at 8 13 am West south bound 301 leaves at 2 45 am 303 and 302 stop only at Bridgeport and Alliance.
The American Legion announces its new slate with Commander Nick R. Wilhelmy, First Vice Commander Francis J. Herbert, Second Vice Commander B. C. Grabill, Adjutant Hugh L. Slawson, Finance Officer L. Marsh, Service Secretary David Fike, Sergeant-at-Arms Dean J. J. Crawford, Publicity Officer Harry McCoermack and Thaision Officer Claude Golding.
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