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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1916
Page
1
An itemized 1915 financial diary from A B Johnson of Cheyenne County details 480 acres valued at 143,400, 5 percent interest, taxes, and farm expenses. It lists 6,825.57 in 1915 income from wheat corn potatoes eggs butter and livestock, plus byproducts and stock on hand, reflecting family cultivation and self supplied living.
The operation reports all stock and machinery intact with working capital, showing a net income of 4,991 dollars after expenses of 1,334 dollars. Johnson notes it as the poorest year yet, but still a solid living and profitability over most years.
The piece humorously laments a harsh spate of weather starting with spring hints and robin sightings, then a freezing downturn from Manitoba. It describes frost, east winds, single-digit highs and subzero nights, ending with Boreas preparing for more cold as winter’s “unhappy possess ors” persist.
The stockholders purchased C W Hornaday's shares this week, removing him from any interest in the firm. At the annual meeting they re elected P W Barker as manager, praised the year’s prosperity, and planned a robust trade campaign. The incorporation name will be changed later.
On Saturday night a car driven by Ira J. Hammond of Akron Colorado collided with a laundry wagon in front of Western Drug Company on Rose Street. The wagon broke wheels and shafts, the horse’s harness tore, and Mr Bush suffered a broken bridge of the nose. The collision occurred at about thirty miles an hour. Police detained Hammond and his companion, who were jailed briefly before paying for damages and sobriety. Officials say the car carried a quantity of liquor bound for the arid state.
A small blaze near Yournell barber shop and Benish saloon drew a crowd Sunday noon but caused no material damage. The fire started in the partition wall and was quickly throttled in its early stages. The Benish saloon says the incident follows its recent move into new quarters. Authorities believe a lighted cigar or match ignited the dry baseboard.
Marius Christensen and Maynard Osborn completed the village census ordered by the Village Board. They counted 1690 residents, noting several groups were excluded or doubtful, and estimating the broader community would reach about 1800 to 2000 if all eligible people were counted.
William L Bates announces his candidacy again for state representative of the 76th district. He served in the 34th legislature, notable for initiative and steady attendance at every session. As a committee member he led and chaired several major ones. He enters the campaign with strong support earned by his proven record.
The Frances Willard WCTU plans a social and Parcel Post sale at Mrs. Wm Shoe maker’s home on Friday night February 4. A ten cent lunch will be served and the public is invited. Proceeds go to statewide prohibition work. Ladies donating parcels should bring them Friday morning to Mrs Shoe maker’s.
If you have headache or eye ear nose or throat trouble see Dr. Warrick the Specialist Tuesday February 8th. Glasses fitted.
At ten o clock Tuesday January 26 nuptial mass united Clarence L Short of Fort Worth Texas and Miss Anna B Roth of Sidney with bridesmaids Charles and Lillian Roth. Later Miss Louise Roth wed William H Benedict of Scottsbluff, with attendees Ann Lingwall and Charles Roth. Both couples reside in Scottsbluff and Ligney after the ceremonies. The Telegraph extends congratulations.
Dr Edward G H Beck and Mrs Agnes McGraw of Rochester New York were wed January 25 by Reverend Mry at the Methodist parsonage in Sidney. The couple traveled a long way to the small town ceremony, which locals say was worth the trip.
Paul T. Siebers and Elvera E. Tregac of Denver were married on January 26 by Reverend May. Mrs. May and Miss Lena Starrett witnessed the ceremony.
The Ideal Theatre presents The Man Trail in six parts tonight starring Richard C. Travers. The feature promises a major draw with a star cast and a bold episodic format.
A man and alleged wife were jailed for disorderly conduct as they staggered between depots. The woman slapped her partner after he dragged her to Burlington to buy tickets for Cheyenne. It was their first drinking and quarrel, and they were released after their heads were “reduced.”
The Bentley Land Company offers loans on both improved and unimproved land in this county at an 8 percent annual rate with no extra commission and an unlimited loan fund.
H R Noumanon of Sund was called a Sidney resident on Tuesday. Miss Olive Mann hosted an exquisitely appointed dinner Sunday evening for a few guests. E G Mathewson, a prosperous farmer near Peetz, visited Sidney on Saturday.
Mr and Mrs Sid White returned Saturday from a short visit at Hridg port with relatives Mr and Mrs J C Dunn and a little daughter shopped in Sidney Saturday They live in Davison precinct W W Chowins was in town over night Monday and assisted in the installation of the Odd Fellows Mr and Mrs J F Sutcliff and Mrs Ella Sutcliff of Peetz were transacting business in Sidney Thursday
Mrs W V Morgan of Omaha visited a week with her sisters Mrs West and Mrs Hiett. Mrs A R Thompson of Morrill county visited over Sunday with her brother A B Knox and family. Miss Tina Anderson left Saturday for a week with the Len Sherwin family near Winston. J W Matly, cigar maker from Indianapolis, has joined the Carl Von Bader cigar factory. R M Perkins spends a month at Hereford Texas area visiting relatives and settling affairs. Maude Garey returned home near Peetz after a week with Mrs D F Bennett.
Mrs. Clyde Johnson of Peetz hurried to Sidney on Monday to shop between trains while her husband recovers at home. The Laugh-a-lotts met Friday afternoon with Miss Leona Oberfelder and advanced their progressive good times, with refreshments praised as better than ever.
Mrs Isola Wasson returns home after visiting New York to spend the holidays with her son serving in the United States Navy. She was accompanied by her son and another son from Hayes county.
Friends of Miss Jessica Morgan, former high school principal here two years ago, mourn the death of her father Chapin H Morgan this month. The Mor gan family home is at Hebron.
Delegates from the Sidney Fire Department report a fine meeting at Grawford with an enthusiastic program and cordial hospitality. Those who went from here were F. B. Tobin, H. Bockstadter, E. Brennan, J. J. Parks and J. Tishue. Frank Tobin was elected on the advisory board for the coming year.
Johnson and son Clyde loaded a car at Lorenzo with 1400 bushels of wheat on Wednesday of last week earning one dollar per bushel. They expect another car. their earlier estimate of eighty cents per bushel would have left them about three hundred dollars less.
The Farmers Union held a Saturday night meeting at the district 77 school house, including a business session a program and a social with oyster attachments. The new school house was packed and the basement dining room groaned under a sumptuous supper. They finally broke up at two a.m.
Readable scraps show a sale listing twenty three horses and twenty five head of cattle and chickens. The terse fragment suggests a farm auction lineup with mixed livestock and fowl among items offered to bidders.
Nebraskans along the Union Pacific main line west of Julesburg oppose a 4- to 10-cent per mile rate increase timed after Interstate Commerce Commission approval. Despite traveling almost entirely through Nebraska, fares from Sidney to Omaha climbed from 8.14 to 9.76 dollars, with similar hikes from Bidney to North Platte Lexington Kearney Grand Island and other western Nebraska points.
The Ideal Theatre presents The Girl and the Game a new Slim novel starring Helen Holmes with wide newspaper praise and serial publication across the country. A two reel Keystone comedy accompanies the feature show Tuesday night February 8 with admission 10 or 15 cents.
The Hugo Brothers performed three consecutive nights at the Tobin Opera House with a twelve member cast. The opening bill Circumstantial Evidence wowed the audience with its engaging plot and quality scenery and costumes, sustaining attendance for the two subsequent shows.
Dr Bison, an eye specialist, will be at Hotel National for one day only on Saturday February 15th offering examinations and consultations to local residents.
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