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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1914
Page
1
The piece predicts a strong outlook for Sidney and surrounding areas with upbeat agricultural prospects, extensive building plans, and high general health. It urges hard work, planning, and inventory as keys to a prosperous year, emphasizing determination and local pride to make the county stand out.
Four people were confined in Sidney jail after a bizarre Saturday. John Leeman, driven to intoxication, was placed in the dipsomaniac ward at Lincoln asylum. Mrs Helen Kennedy, a Glidewell ranch housekeeper, was brought in Sunday with dementia and moved to Lincoln-Monday. Two strangers attempted to remodel the U P depot, were restrained by the Sheriff and later released. Insanity board, with Judge H E Gapen, Dr H E Mantor and Clerk H T Doran, ruled on all cases.
Alfred A. Brauer Sr and his son, from a ranch near Sunol, were in the city Wednesday. The younger Brauer shipped a carload of fat cattle and hogs to Denver on New Year’s Day, and they say they have been here under three years and are amazed by the money making possibilities of the region, feeling increasingly satisfied with each season.
The Nebraska Wesleyan Male Quartette begins its second year with strong early success and praised vocal blend. Earl Scott, a top reader, captivates audiences with his impersonator work, making the ensemble a royal entertainment value. Reserved seats available at Sidney Drug Store.
The Sidney Huskies defeated Kimball 46 to 12 on Kimball's floor. Parks directed the attack and Closman, McMillen, Gowin, and Darnell starred with strong shooting and defense. Kimball managed four free throws and a few field goals as the Huskies dominated from the opening whistle.
The wind on Wednesday evening tore off boards and glass and toppled an unfinished building over the C W Hornaday Moise Grain Co. enclosure. It damaged cables at the S E S company and broke a pole, wrecking wires and electroliers. Manager Hardy repaired the damage. Thursday morning brought a milder mood as a chinook followed a cold month.
Due to insufficient schedule games, Newman Grove High School canceled the January 3rd game with Sidney. Fans miss seeing one of the state's fastest teams. Next Sidney game is January 17 against Alliance, a longtime rival, with the winner influencing the league title. Expected to be a thrilling, closely fought contest.
Livoni and Peel introduced a new passenger bus described as a beauty. The vehicle carries twelve passengers and features a trunk rack on top, signaling a fierce transfer between depots and renewed competition in the area.
A southbound train party surprised Mr and Mrs Frank Whitlock at Peetz. Guests included Mrs Lowe Miss Harriett Radcliffe Miss Ann Radcliffe Edward Shoemaker Leon Fine Clayt Radcliffe Don Ahrens James McLernon. Mrs Whitlock recovered from the shock and hosted a seven oclock dinner. The group attended a play and dance then returned to Sidney for Sunday.
Pleasant social doings highlight this week with a Monday night dance and supper hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Wirt, a Hardy's hall party by Miss Bangert Jessen and Anderson, nightly skating, an Episcopal dance Wednesday night, and a Wednesday bridge gathering at several homes led by Miss Grace McIntosh, with most members present.
Mr. Kraxberger of M. H. Kraxberger & Son, Peetz Cel., spent several hours in the city Monday while returning from a holiday visit to Gothenburg.
C W Simon leaves Thursday for Kansas City to assume duties as traveling Claim Agent for Union Pacific, with headquarters there. Former Western Union Telegraph Company manager held a farewell banquet Saturday at the Pacific Hotel, attended by Cc W Simon J M Swenson C C Jones F A Gap en L G Lowe S R Sweet and A W Wetherell.
R R McDonald has renovated his barbershop in white paint and enamel. The updated room features white furnishings, mirror frames, and modern equipment, creating a spotless, porcelain-like interior. Customers are told they will feel as if they are in a princess boudoir during service.
B Davis of Potter was seen participating in a sau event on Tuesday, details limited by readable OCR text.
A V Cunningham of Lodgepole died after a stroke suffered while preparing to lace his shoes. He was declared dead at 12 15 pm, five hours after the incident. Funeral services were held at Lodgepole under Masons’ auspices, with burial in Hastings. The Cunningham family, once joyful, now faces sorrow after a Christmas gathering noted in the Lodge Pole Express.
Bayard Transcript reports a six o'clock Wednesday wedding at the home of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Green between Charles D Green and Grace Lipska with Rev Torrence officiating. The bride Lipska is a longtime Bayard server. Green is a former publisher of the paper. Also noted: Olaf Pearson of Sidney and Persis Lipska wed in Bridgeport, Lipska a former Bayard pupil. Also See-Bowen marriage in Crook Colorado and Bertrand Nebraska in Justice Clark office.
At a Boone school board meeting Miss Lucy CG Ingersoll was elected to succeed Bernice Prickett as German and science teacher. She is a graduate of Iowa State College for Teachers and has advanced work from the Chicago University, with ALM degree. She previously taught Latin and English at Demaree High School in Washington and German and Science at Hot Springs High School.
Dalton residents report a busy week with visits from E W West J A Bentley and wife travel to Denver for shopping Charles Tate of Lodgepole conducts county seat business W J Allison and Ray Gotfredson of Peetz visit locally A six pound girl born to William G Smith and wife on December 29 1913 visitors from the east include Mr Pulver and his sister Mrs Goodwin Hugh Earnhardt of Cheyenne visits Dalton and Bridgeport Miss Sadie McFadden returns to Dalton teaching duties Miss Mabel and Miss Lorene Wallick return from Denver Anna Chambers visits Plattemouth with the Glenn family.
Misses Anna and Grace Mc Fadden travel to Sterling Colorado Tuesday to visit the Kinney family. Mrs Bess Edens and Mrs Charles Roth return Saturday from the countryside where they spent the holiday at Barney Edens home.
Misa Dorothy Hart returned today from Cheyenne where she enjoyed a round of pleasures at the home of her aunt Mrs. Gus Buckingham.
Mr and Mrs Thomas Perkins of Peetz planned a Sunday evening trip to Boise Idaho to visit Mr Perkins parents and restore health after months of illness John Paylat of Lodgepole was in the city Monday on business and nearing full recovery from a serious sickness.
Irving Oberfelder came Friday to visit a few days with his father, uncle and friends after being in Denver to see relatives. He will return to his university work Sunday.
Herman Hadan and Adolph Kunzit and Dedrich Wilms formed a committee that traveled from Dalton on Saturday to solicit subscriptions for a fund to erect a German Lutheran church in their town. They met with considerable encouragement.
Belated Christmas reports mention a fine Christmas tree at Higgins Lutheran church, a family dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Qliie Camblin for local residents, and a large feast for twenty three guests organized by Mr and Mrs Aleck Thompson, highlighting community season spirit.
John Brown resigns from his role as road overseer for Davison precinct to devote full time to his own farming business. He states his associates are ready and willing to work under him, but he cannot continue to serve thus.
Miss Mayme Caverly returns to her home in Cheyenne after a pleasant holiday visit with her sister Mrs Collins. Mrs Collins returned with her, and upon his relief from duties as an American Express agent, Mr Collins will go to Cheyenne for treatment of a knee that has been ailing for some time.
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