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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1917
Page
1
A mass meeting to consider the Federal Farm Loan Act and its benefits will be held in every county on January 27 1917 at ten o clock. Would be borrowers purchasers of bonds and all interested in agricultural prosperity are urged to attend at the district court room.
Frank Ledbetter and his bride, arriving Sunday from a southern bridal tour, were welcomed by about fifty three Methodist church friends at the Dresser home Tuesday night. An aluminum shower kicked off their housekeeping, with music, games and refreshments making the gathering a joyful start to married life.
Fire alarm sounded about ten o clock Thursday morning. Fire found in a paint shed at the rear of Viggo Nelson’s residence. The boys responded promptly and saved several hundred dollars worth of paints. Considerable damage resulted.
A partial report reached County Attorney Radcliff from Dr. Hedlund of Dalton about stomach samples sent to an Omaha lab. The chemist said the contents were under ongoing experimentation and at least a week more would be needed to reach a conclusion.
The Sidney teams host Julesburg on Saturday with both boys and girls games slated in the gymnasium. Support from local fans is encouraged as the battles unfold on the floor.
Washington wire reports on December 10 that J. T. McIntosh was sent to the Senate for confirmation as postmaster at Sidney Nebraska. The nomination reflects federal personnel moves routed through the national capital.
Mrs. Frank Souder visited Mrs. Ely Hangen while Bob Dyke and George Hower assumed yard master duties. Malick moved to third division with G F Harris assisting as train master. An extra telegraph operator eased congestion. Dr. Roth died after a battle with stomach cancer. Union Pacific embargo lifted and freight movement resumes on the lines. Walli Riggs left the business briefly before resuming sole operations in Omaha.
Viggo Nelson advertises window glass installation services offering repairs and replacements. Contact details or location mentioned for service requests and estimates.
A fragmentary line evokes a man as the opening figure in a timeless narrative. The brief text hints at a traditional storytelling frame where a character enters a tale that might unfold with classic motifs and moral undertones.
Livoni and Son Mortgage Loan and Insurance Co lists office phone 56 and residence phone 72 for contact. The company provides mortgage and insurance services through its office.
Cheyenne County Nebraska commissioners met at the courthouse in Sidney on January 4 1917 with all members present. They approved December 11 1916 minutes and appointed deputy sheriffs Peter Hansen Glenn Jackson and Fred Frahm. Bonds were approved for Myrtle Lancaster and Fred Slawson along with several officers and road overseers. Claims were allowed for numerous items including state aid, supplies, and road work with many balances carried to funds. The session adjourned to three o'clock P M with continued proceedings referenced.
A class of sixty will be initiated into the Knights of Columbus in Sidney on Sunday with visiting Knights from North Platte Alliance Cheyenne and Sterling bringing the total to about two hundred attendees. The Helping Hand Club of the South Divide promotes community spirit with frequent profit and pleasure meetings and recently hosted a farewell surprise for Mrs Noah Walters who leaves for a new home on a farm near Lodgepole.
W H Wiker has registered as an optometrist at the McKean Bros store. The notice confirms the professional filing and location, indicating local business activity and community access to eye care services.
An enthusiastic Friday gathering at Mrs. S. Wilnes home drew a large crowd as Mrs. O. R. Owens presented Training the child to obedience and Mrs. W. J. Shoemaker spoke on reverence. The discussion turned into an old fashioned experience meeting with mothers debating neighbors children yet yielded useful points. Miss Davison offered a helpful paper on the Child and his money and refreshments followed. The group plans to meet again in four weeks at Mrs. Fred Stowe residence.
The Odd Fellows held a gala night at their hall Monday with Grand Master Walter W. Hoagland of North Platte and Grand Secretary I. P. Gage of Fremont as guests. A lunch and smoker followed an instructive session. Hoagland and Gage then went to Dal ton to institute a lodge, with many Sidney residents joining in the ceremonies.
Halton Powell presents This Is the Life a leading song and dance show that has drawn strong laughs and will appear at the Tobin Opera House on January 16th likely drawing big crowds and notable attention.
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