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Newspaper

Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1917

Page

2

The Telegraph ad notice and local business listings

Dust proof letter files for sale by The Telegraph Small sectional maps of Cheyenne County for sale by The Telegraph Five cents each We have an unlimited amount of chnee to loan on farm lands at 7 percent BENTLEY LAND COMPANY Sidney Nebraska FOR SALE old newspapers for your pantry shelves and carpet lin ings and many other uses At this office WANTED Second Hand Stars and ranges R E L JACKSON Subscriptions for all magazines and periodicals will be taken at this office Apply any time Investigate Osborn and Jorgenson s new plan of Building and Loan Just received a large and complete stock of trunks grips and hand bags at JACKSON S SON S BEE HIVE STORE

Cheyenne County Telegraph Percen Bentley Land Company Sidney Nebraska Just Jackson & Son

Range estate land for lease and local sales jobs offered

Gustave Range estate in township 14 50 offers land in sections 17 20 28 for lease with guardian Tarry F Range. A King compiles abstracts and perfects titles. Jackson Store advertises heating and refrigerators. Power Lubricating Co Detroit seeks ambitious men to earn 35.00 weekly with salesman training and unlimited opportunities.

Gustave Range Tarry F. Range Power Lubricating CO Detroit, Mich

Notice dissolves partnership and cattle claimed

The partnership between Reisdorf and Livoni is dissolved by mutual consent and control of City Meat Market passes to James P. Reisdorff. Taken up at my place NW Sec 18-13-51 one sucking calf. Owner may reclaim by proving property and paying expenses. Charles V. Portrey Sidney Neb.

Reisdorf Livoni James P. Reisdorff My Place Charles VB Portrey Sidney

Notice to Contractors for New Frame Schoolhouse

Sealed bids are invited by the School Board of District No. 156 Cheyenne County Nebraska for a new 30 by 24 foot one story frame schoolhouse with concrete foundation. Plans are on file with The Sidney Telegraph and W. E. Chambers Director. Bids must be filed with The Sidney Telegraph by noon February 3 1917. The Board may reject any bid. The successful bidder must file bond. Dated January 2 1917.

School Board of District No Cheyenne County Nebraska Township Sidney Telegraph W. E. Chambers

Social and Club Affairs at LinCon West Meet

The BD's met Friday afternoon with Mrs. Earl Tyler in west Lincoln Highway. A Christmas package exchange was an extra feature of the afternoon.

Earl Tyler West Lincoln Highway

S. F. Club Meets With Guests And Prize Award

The S. F. club met Wednesday evening with Miss May Harper and enjoyed a splendid time. Mrs. B. A. Jones and Miss Edna Harper attended as guests. A lovely luncheon preceded the event. Miss Grace McFadden won the prize, a pair of silk hose.

S. F. Club May Harper Mra B. A. Jones Edna Harper Grace McFadden

The King's Daughters Meet Guests At Friday Gathering

The King's Daughters met last Friday afternoon with Mrs. Mona VanGorder. Their meeting was enjoyable and they had as a guest Mrs. W R Weeden.

King's Daughters Mona VanGorder W.R. Weeden

Helping Hand Society Meeting with Maud Wood

The Helping Hand society of the South Divide met Wednesday afternoon with Miss Maud Wood. A musical game delighted attendees as Mrs Payzant played two tunes and the group guessed them. Mrs Carl Livoni won best score with Miss Georgia Martin second, each receiving candy boxes. Guests were vacationing young ladies including Dorothy Walter Vera Nora Esther Wand Ruth Brothers and Georgia Martin, with Martin staying as a house guest of the Hands for the week.

Helping Hand Society of the South Divide Maud Wood Esther Wand Ruth Brothers Georgia Martin Martin

Calla Willard Mission Study Meeting Set for January 9

The Calla Willard Missionary Society meets Tuesday January 9 at 2 30 PM with Mrs. Fred Stowe. Program topics include Life of Marie Reynolds Ford by Mrs. Wallick Six weeks in Canada India by W E Gordon and Mrs. Tom Mills Psalms in History paper Our Jamaica Work by Mrs Ear Hiett The Entrance of the Padres Into the Southwest by Mrs Chas Boggs. Bring a Bible and a friend. Open to the public.

Calla Willard Missionary Society Fred Stowe U.S Marie Reynolds Ford Wallick Canada McCann India W. E. Gordon Tom Mills Antrim Jamaica Ear Hiett Chas Boggs

Local and Personal News Roundup

Local brief notices record numerous residents’ activities including Ruth Bush recovering from pneumonia, George Hower’s newborn son, James Corrigan’s Denver holiday visit, and professors Lewis and Pindle returning from Denver. travel and family visits are noted among residents such as Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rowan in Sidney, L. G. Lowe’s St. Louis trip, and Mrs Shepherd’s death causing a store closure. Joe Johnson’s travel to California and civic events like the Federal Farm Loan meeting attract attention.

Triangle Girls Meet January Event With Miss Boggs

The Triangle girls gather Saturday January 6 with Miss Mary Boggs and bring needlework. Priscilla Club meets Thursday January 4 with Miss Elsie Miller at the Christian parsonage and all members urged to attend with their projects.

Triangle Mary Boggs Priscilla Club Elsie Miller Christian Parsonage

Hager Thornburg Wedding At Potter Attended By Local Guests

Miss Edith Oldershaw returns to Kearney Normal after ten days at home. Judge Chambers and daughters Anna and Vera join Mrs. Tom Thornburg and Dorothy at Potter for the Hager Thornburg wedding. Mrs. Lou Garey and Mrs. Claud Garey visit Sid ney from near Peetz while Mrs. M. E. Banta greets friends in Sidney. Dedrick's orchestra played a lively dance last Thursday with a good crowd and smooth floor.

Edith Oldershaw Kearney Chambers Anna Vera Tom Thornburg Dorothy Potter Lou Garey Claud Garey Dr. Bennett Peetz Dedrick

Card of Thanks for Sympathy and Aid

The Thompson and Meinzer families express gratitude to friends and neighbors for aid sympathy and floral offerings after the loss of their son brother daughter sister and baby.

M. A. Thompson F. W. Meinzer

House and barn with three lots in Dalton Nebraska

Property listing for a house and barn with three lots located in Dalton Nebraska. Inquiries directed to Sam Eckert in Dalton Nebraska.

Dalton Neb Sam Eckert

Missionary Meeting Tuesday Hosted by Mrs Stowe

A missionary gathering is set for Tuesday January at the home of Mrs Fred Stowe with Mrs A McCann in charge. All are invited and a program schedule appears elsewhere in this issue.

Fred Stowe A. McCann

For Rent Furnished Heated Room Sleeping

One furnished heated room for sleeping is available for rent. Contact Mrs. C. M. Wright by calling phone number 83 for details or to arrange access.

C. M. Wright

For Sale 320 Acres Near Sidney Nebraska

Rural free delivery area near a railroad town and a good school. 320 acres at 16 dollars per acre with 600 dollars down and easy terms. Half section in settled country. Contact R I Correll in Proctor Colorado before I return to Grand Island Nebraska.

Sidney Railroad Town Grand Island Nebraska

Freckles staged to crowded audience Monday night

The crowd packed the opera house to see Freckles, a dramatized novel praised for its wholesome charm. Critics note the tale’s appeal and the strong supporting cast, with management promising more first class plays this winter.

Opera House

W. Oh. Wiker Registered Optometrist at McKean Bros Store

W. Oh Wiker is registered as an optometrist at McKean Bros store.

W. OH. Wiker McKean Bros

Three Sheets in the Wind Origin Explained

A landsman asks about the phrase three sheets in the wind. A sailor explains that loosening the sheets on a ship’s sails makes the vessel wobble and zigzag, hence the saying applied to a man who zigzags in life.

Character Analysis In a Washington Star Exchange

Bliveins seeks endless advice and achieves nothing, a critique echoed by a man stuck in the past who laments insufficient initiative and excessive referendum in a Washington Star dialogue.

Bliveins Washington Star

Omaha trip for A Q O U W grand lodge attendees

Several locals joined the group to travel to Omaha Monday night for the A Q O U W grand lodge. Among the attendees were J Oberfelder E J Sweet J R Williams and Frank Ackerman. The funeral of Mrs Stahl a elderly resident north of Potter was held Thursday. no further particulars are available.

Omaha A. Q O. U. W. Grand Lodge J. Oberfelder E. J. Sweet J. R. Williams Frank Ackerman

Phelps Couple Return From Denver Visit

A. E. Phelps and wife returned last week from several days in Denver with numerous relatives. They reported a pleasant trip despite severe cold and unusually heavy snowfall.

A. E. Phelps Denver

December Weather Report by John P Fisher

Government Observer John P Fisher logs December conditions with precipitation at 0.43 inches, snowfall totaling 4.35 inches, 21 clear days, 4 partly clear days, and 6 cloudy days.

John P. Fisher

New Idea Club Holds Jan 2 Meeting Focused on Organization

A late club the New Idea held a pleasant meeting on January 2 with Mrs S Wilnes refining the organization. A luncheon served in two courses was a notable feature of the session.

Beckett Pleads Guilty in Overcoat Theft Case

Lee Beckett pleaded guilty to stealing an overcoat and a body coat from Rollie G. Rose. He was fined ninety dollars plus costs and is to be boarded out in the county hospital.

Lee Beckett Rollie G. Rose Hastile

Merchants Profit From Twin Holidays Sudden Busy Scene

Merchants seized by a rare alignment of Sunday and New Year’s, invoicing stock as doors closed and the public stayed out. Vendors report brisk business behind shuttered storefronts while observers note the holiday rush affecting normal access.

Rezanina Begins Engineering Course in Kansas City

Frank Rezanina eldest son of Leopold Rezanina left on New Year’s Day for Kansas City Missouri to take an engineering course to gain greater efficiency with the modern machinery now in general use.

Frank Rezanina Leopold Rezanina Kansas City Missouri

Merino Couple Tour Visits Across Several Towns

M. and Mrs. Oscar Everson of Merino Colorado traveled for two weeks visiting the Johnston family near Dal ton the T E Quinn family in north Bronson and Mrs Weiser and daughters in Sidney.

Oscar Everson Merino Colorado Johnston Dalton T. E. Quinn North Bronson Weiser Sidney

Ideal Springlike Week Boosts Building Work Progress

The week mirrors spring with perfect weather aiding carpentry and outside labor. Builders report winter interruptions are rare and operations advance significantly, aided by favorable conditions and steady effort.

Family Dinner Hosts Nine Guests on New Year’s Day

Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Mann entertained at a family dinner on New Year’s Day with nine attendees. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. F. Mann Mr. and Mrs. B. A. Fones Miss Davison Miss Manna and Kenneth Agnew. The afternoon was spent delightfully.

Charlie Mann F. Mann B. A. Fones Miss Davison Miss Manna Kenneth Agnew

Perrier Leaves Monday Night for Julesburg Home

Attorney F M Perrier traveled home to Julesburg Monday night after a weekend visit with his daughter Mrs J W Walker and her husband. Mrs Perrier remained away until Thursday, extending the trip by several days.

F. M. Perrier Julesburg J. W. Walker

Thompsons Seek Executor For Late Fred Thompson

Upon Mrs Thompson and her sons request Judge Chambers of the probate court appoints J W McDaniels as special administrator of the personal property of Fred Thompson deceased, of near Dalton.

Five room house with two lots up for sale

Property listing mentions JACK BOWMAN and Hink's Boot and Shoe Shop. Onyx rideand of hosiery at. Two lots accompany a five room house, indicating a local real estate notice or sale advertisement with named individuals and businesses.

Jack Bowman Onyx Rideand Hink‘s Boot and Shoe

Campbell inaugurated as Arizona governor in quiet ceremony

Thomas E. B. Campbell, a Republican, was inaugurated governor at Phoenix. Incumbent Governor G. W. P. Hunt did not attend ceremonies, and Campbell found the executive offices unoccupied. Campbell delivered his inaugural address to a large crowd with no serious disturbance.

Hunt Arizona Thomas EB. Campbell Phoenix G. W.P. Hunt Campbell

Pawnshop Owner Shot and Robbed in Los Angeles

Joseph A. — proprietor of a Los Angeles pawnshop — was shot twice and found unconscious beside an open safe. $600 cash and diamonds and jewelry valued at $20 800 were stolen. Police surgeons say he may die.

Joseph Los Angeles

Phrase the age of steel in Browning's Magazine

A reporter interviews a leading politician and asks for spelling amid a lively exchange about the phrase age of steel. The interviewer seeks accuracy while the quoted figure remains a stylized editorial moment in the magazine's dialogue.

Age of Steel Browning

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Farm and City Loans Osborn & Jorgenson Sidney, Nebraska R E. L. Jackson Osborn and Jorgenson Mawler & Treiner BUICK Hahler & Treiner A. King Jackson Store Jackson Hahler & Treinen Wahler & Treinen Chevrolet Neubauer Hational Bank Sidney Markets Genevieve Bentley Henry W. Hebbel Peetz, Cole Andrew J. Miller Frankfort Indiana C. J. C. Chester Herford Booth Ranch Sunol, Neb Viggo Nelson Sidney Lumber Co Harry Zick Poland GEO Niemann Nebr A. Brott Ruth Bush Frank Rowan L. G. Lowe St. Louis George Hower Anton Rudd LeSueur James Corrigan Lewis and Pindle S. Dedrick Lee Daniel Walter Jim Davis A. S. Hardy Fred Lebmkuhl Lodgepole Joe Johnson Chappell California Minnie Oldershaw Bridgeport Timm Sidney Mercantile Store J. Nicholson M. R. Wiley Washington Kansas Rochester Minnesota Lena Jesen Nannie Anderson Federal Farm Loan Proposition Triangle Club M. E. Banta Wheatland Wyoming Sidney Merc R. If. Correll Proctor Colo Blake Hanna Ang Mr. Hanna Hink Hardy Building Reisdorff & Livoni
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