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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1913
Page
1
The article describes a severe cold wave across the week with temperatures plunging to 28 below at one point and lingering subzero. It notes coal wagons disrupted, trains delayed especially from the west, and a gradual warming beginning midweek as the weather improved.
The local Grand Army of the Republic installed officers last Saturday and hosted a banquet for soldiers wives and widows. The group lamented dwindling numbers yet reflected on wartime experiences that render later hardships minor. Comrade F C Johnson was installed commander and Comrade Ernest Kruse retires after faithful service.
The piece notes ten more weddings in 1912 than 1911 per Judge Gapen’s records and ponders leap year customs. It suggests single women might pursue suitable bachelors, arguing men would be pleased to be chosen by a better judgment.
The Sidney Fire Department held a regular meeting January 2 and elected F. A. Jack as Chief, A. K. Greenlee as President, F. G. Griffith as Vice President, E. D. Worden as Secretary, and F. B. Tobin as Treasurer. The department contemplates erecting a $5,000 building soon.
A reader in southern California sent a photo of roses and orange groves in full fruit as a contrast to near freezing weather locally. The note hints at moving someday to live with Mr. David Herring of Los Angeles.
A lyric urging neighbors to shovel snow from sidewalks and streets across Front street Vine Myrtle Second First to keep Raytown tidy. It calls readers to act, show spirit, and avoid relying on others, finishing with a final exhortation to grab a shovel.
Henry Blome at the Weisenman place near Sidney has emerged as a notable new settler. He raised 9000 bushels of grain this year with wheat at 25 bushels per acre oats 50 corn 30 barley 30 and flax 16.5. He bought land years ago but has focused on working on others' land, delaying his own improvements. The county seeks more citizens like him to accelerate development.
Noah Brewer has awarded HH. Bockstadter the contract to build a second story brick addition over his garage. The feet front with an eighty foot depth will form a furnished family flat for the Brewer family. The project aims to be one of the city’s nicest apartments when finished.
The auditing committee of the D. of H. checked the books last Saturday evening and gave official approval. Maynard Osborn Everett Foster and A. S Ayle led the review praising the fine appearance of the records. The lodge’s largest general fund was found on this night. Officers and committee shared lunch after the work.
Dedication exercises at Potter Nebraska for the new high school will be held Saturday January 18 1913 at 8 p m. A program of recitations songs and music will be rendered. The main feature is an address by Hon J E Delzell State Superintendent of Public Instruction Lincoln. Admission free. Everyone invited for a pleasant and profitable evening.
The Indians received their new basketball suits this week at a high cost. The teams expect to duel the Kimball boys around the 17th as the suits, made of fine white wool and properly labeled, start to show wear.
Unclaimed letters include Carl Schultz Omer Robinson Al Ails Leo Reiter LI McCartney Co W Harper James Hayes John Dubbs Fred Shimp ers Inez anyder Mrs A F Schwartz Mrs G H Philips Miss Subs Kamerer Mrs Buin Delhaute Mrs May Curtis John McIntosh Postmaster announces.
Rooms offered above the Crystal Theatre with rates 56c 75c and 1.00 per day. Mrs. John Reimers, proprietor.
The Union Pacific, including 70 units for the Oregon Short Line, has placed orders for 246 locomotives and tenders to be delivered April 1. The diverse engine types signal expected growth in travel and traffic, reflecting cautious, solid business planning rather than speculative buying.
On Thursday January 16 at the Tobin Opera House Jones and Crane present a one night only stage adaptation of Grace Miller White's novel This of the Storm Country dramatized by Rupert Hughes. The production boasts a strong cast and full scenic equipment with critics praising its financial and artistic success.
A chicken supper will be served at the Methodist Church Parlors on January 22 beginning at five o’clock. Tickets are twenty five cents and the public is invited to attend, with encouragement to join. The event falls on a Wednesday to avoid conflicting with Sunday meals.
Mrs. P. M. Louis and Mrs. S. A. Wallick have moved into the Gapen building and are busy with dressmaking orders. They plan to add millinery stock for the spring trade.
Dalton recorded a 33 below reading Tuesday morning as an extreme cold affected nearby Lodgepole, where the temperature dipped to 24 below at its low. Both locations saw thawing progress Thursday, more advanced locally than at Lodgepole.
Major H. A. Weber U S A and Miss Mercedes Lowe married in St. Louis Missouri on December 20. Weber is stationed at Fort Logan H Root as army surgeon. Mrs Weber is sister of L G Lowe and befriended many here.
Bridge enthusiasts gathered for the 1912 bridge club meeting on a Wednesday afternoon hosted by Mrs. L. G. Lowe. Members noted the club’s rising interest and considered this gathering the best yet.
A. S. Hardy and his wife entertained the 500 club at their new bungalow Friday evening. Mrs. C. A. Lundberg of Denver was a guest of the club member during the gathering.
On a cold day Tuesday a modest but eager crowd bought calves at about twenty dollars, milk cows at fifty two, and light horses from eighty to one hundred fifteen dollars. Clerk Greenlee stayed with auctioneer Kucera at the ranch, praising the host's cooking and hospitality.
Mrs. Joan Reimers takes charge and overhauls the Palace Rooming House formerly the Pioneer. Furnishings including new mattresses carpets and curtains are added while sanitation is improved. Dan Aldridge handles walls, Ayle and Erickson carpentry, M Ramella plumbing as baths steam heat and electric lights are installed.
Mrs. D. J. Scanlon sells stock to Mr. Lawne of Lincoln and C. A. McGowan a Scottsbluff pharmacist. They assist E. L. Uptegrove in invoicing and take possession after completion. They plan to move families to Sidney and operate from the Scanlon building.
The firemen announce their eleventh annual ball on February 3 to raise funds for fire equipment upgrades. It is a rag ball with prizes for most original and best costumes, and organizers promise a memorable evening for patrons.
A bakery issue emphasizes keeping everything in proper order from the cake line. The note calls for organized procedure and clear workflow within the shop.
James Flynn, about seventy five, long a familiar figure, died in his sleep Monday night and was found Tuesday morning by his landlady. He had been in feeble health and cared for by Mr. and Mrs. JS M. Hughes. He leaves a wife and son, from whom he had been separated years ago, and was buried in Catholic cemetery after services by Father Kampmann.
Edward Hornback is absent with grippe. Joe Fine visits family in Denver. J P Cary assists Nebraska divisions in town. Lewis Hale begins night water softener work. A minor wreck near Julesburg disrupts traffic. U M Kress inspectors water softener at Sidney. Dale Harter travels to Chicago for mother's illness. George Piper takes days off for sister’s Kimball wedding. Sennett covers absent staff. New air compressor planned for Union Pacific shop. B and B to start foundation work. UP rates to Denver via Cheyenne set for Jan 25. round trip $6.50 for National Western Stock Show.
Degree of Honor and Ancient Order of United Workmen hosted a joint installation in a crowded hall with over a hundred attendees. New officers for both orders were named and installed, followed by lunch, social time, and music by Mrs Swan and Mrs Adams.
Mrs H R Fuller is recovering from la grippe which has kept her bed fast.
Crop reports show Nebraska's 1912 farm output at 465.54 million dollars in farm production plus 168.37 million in manufacturing products. Per capita value reaches 531.70 dollars and 2658.50 per family, placing Nebraska first among agricultural states.
The ceremony took place Wednesday afternoon at the Methodist parsonage for Henry J. Raymond and Mary E. Babb both of Dalton. Rev. Hayes performed the rites with Mrs. Hayes and Mrs. Murlless as witnesses. Raymond, a prosperous stockman, owns land and property. the bride is praised as a capable homemaker. The Telegraph wishes them a cheerful voyage in marriage.
Frank Youngreen and Mary M. Fern of Leadville Colorado were married Wednesday noon at the M E church parsonage by Rev. E J Hayes.
A local columnist jokes about a woman who has appeared in the Telegraph lying awake in bed. The writer recalls five appearances and admits four came from the same lady, offering a playful note on press curiosity.
Born, to W.E. Swatzlander and wife, Wednesday night, January 8th, a son. Born, January 8th, to L. O. Fundingsland and wife, a daughter.
Fred Korsemeyer used favorable Friday weather to visit Sidney and assess his land which produced well this year.
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