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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1914
Page
1
At 3:30 a.m. last Sunday the home of P. C. Conners, Union Pacific maintenance engineer, was wiped out by fire along with its contents. Conners and his two young sons escaped with little clothing as a high wind spread embers to the southwest part of town. The loss includes valuable furniture and jewelry, insured in part, while firefighters fought to prevent spread to nearby structures.
Receipts from the January 16 ball totaled about 135 with moderate expenses. Worthy Matron Mrs J J McIntosh praised as inspirational head of the effort. Fine's orchestra provided music while a large crowd danced or watched, enjoying lunch.
W. C. Dugger went to Bridgeport early in the week ahead of his family as they plan to move to a ranch. They will erect entirely new and modern buildings and seek a easier life than on a farm. The current farm is well improved and differs from the ranch by its broad cultivated acres rather than grazing and hay.
Mr and Mrs Dan Campbell hosted a Saturday night gathering at their home with friends including Harriet Radcliffe Anna Radcliffe Mrs Mantor Fuller and Mr Abrahamson A Shipman Joe Swenson and Dr Mannor The group enjoyed tango demonstrations followed by refreshments in a cordial social setting.
Mrs Utesch and Miss Radcliffe welcomed the Lutheran choir members Tuesday evening. Miss Radcliffe christened her coffee percolator, a Christmas gift from the choir. Mrs Wetherall hosted a three table card party at the Pacific House after noon. Mrs Mollie Morrow, guest of honor, had to depart early but dinner followed at six.
The Bridge Club gathered Thursday afternoon with Mrs Miles. Two more meetings will close the term of this social organization, but interest remains unabated.
Mrs Lyman Mantor arrived Monday for a short visit with her son Dr Mantor and his wife. The brief call underscores family ties as she travels to spend time with relatives.
Henry Vick of Dalton was a familiar figure on these streets Tuesday. E. W. Ingwerson from east of Weyerts was in the county seat Monday. Rudolph Kruse of Bayard made a business trip to this city early this week.
H. J. Foster and John Davison of Ickes were overnight visitors here Wednesday.
Mr and Mrs John Kurz came home early in the week after a pleasant trip to Denver.
Mr and Mrs Fred Korsemeyer from the northeast territory were busy in this city on Wednesday as they toured local sites and attended meetings during their stay.
Frank and Joe Jenik of Lodge Pole were among out of town men on Sidney streets Saturday. Charlie Stanton of Potter visited Monday. he has sold his place and may relocate. Miss Grace King spends the week with her father and brother Harry on the ranch near Bridgeport. W. H. McEldowney and wife of Chappell were visitors from Friday to Sunday in the J. J. Park's home.
Grand Patriarch Phillips of the Nebraska Odd Fellows was in the city Monday for a local lodge gathering. The Ideal picture show, being renovated by Mr. Bentley, is expected to open next week. The Sidney Building and Loan Association directors met last Tuesday and declared a 4 percent semi annual dividend. J. J. McIntosh’s bungalow on Second street between Chestnut and Walnut nears completion and enhances the area.
Miss Clara Poole of Julesburg visited Monday night with Mrs. E. T. Stark. She planned to travel to Dalton to visit her sister, Mrs. Jesse Ewing.
Mrs. R M Armour and her young daughter Gertrude arrived in Great Falls Montana on Monday to spend a fortnight with her parents Mr and Mrs H G Hall.
Mrs J M Sager returns to social duties after weeks in Denver where her husband stays as she recovers from a stubborn rheumatism.
Earl Tyler and family return from a month in Wittemore Iowa where the parents of both live. They say the Iowa winter is as pleasant as in this banana belt and share notes on the trip and family reunion.
Mr and Mrs Will Urbach of Omaha spent Sunday and Monday with Mr and Mrs Al Kruse. They continued their journey to Los Angeles where they may decide to locate. Urbach is a brother to Mrs Kruse.
Irving T. Oberfelder was chosen captain of the university basketball squad on Monday night. Sidney and two other competitors were noted as maintaining the university’s strong hoops reputation.
D. and Carlson, once a local high school teacher, has left teaching to seek higher wages and has been appointed assistant cashier at a Boise Idaho bank.
Mrs J L McIntosh and daughter returned Sunday from a week spent in Omaha Mills. Grace McIntosh remained for a short time longer and is improving rapidly from a tonsil operation and is not required to remain at a hospital.
The Library Board reports success from the Southland Jubilee Quartette concert held here last week. The event drew solid patronage despite competing attractions and the ladies aimed to deliver high class entertainment while boosting library funds.
The World's Work reviews the Pendleton Round Up, noting Cuba Clutchfield's roping performance. He caught, threw, and tied his steer in twenty seven seconds, a hair below the world record and described as almost beating the world champion under the circumstances.
The Ladies Aid of the Methodist church held a Wednesday supper that drew more than two hundred people, a success that underscores Sidney cooks reliable ability to attract diners.
W. E. Chambers of Sidney Draw came to town Wednesday with a badly mashed finger, treated by a doctor after he got it while bridling a perfectly gentle horse.
Lady Maccabees Hive No 45 of the L O T M held its installation at Odd Fellows Hall last Saturday evening. Officers installed include Commander Lady Lulu McDaniel Lieutenant Commander Lady Zimmer Post Commander Lady Tobin Finance Auditor Lady Barlow Record Keeper Lady Mona Corbett Chaplain Lady Constance Corbett Mistress at Arms Lady Griffith Sergeant Lady Krueger Sentinel Lady Hart Picket Lady Pearl Null Lady Commander McDaniel appointed Lady Scanlon Official Prompter and Lady Verna McDaniel Color Bearer. Afterward officers and members adjourned to a restaurant for a midnight lunch.
John H. Henson died at his home five miles south of Potter after a five week illness. Born in Kentucky on April 25, 1888, he moved to Cheyenne county six years ago from Gibbon Nebraska. Survived by his wife and seven children, three daughters. most were married. Funeral held as remains sent to Gibbon for burial.
Mrs. C. H. Harpole wife of a Bayard merchant with links to Sidney died at her Bayard home on January 18 1914 after fourteen years of illness from rheumatism. Young, talented and beloved she is deeply mourned by husband and community.
Co. WW. Iddings, a Sidney resident in the late seventies, died at North Platte on January 23 1914. While in Sidney he worked in the Salisbury Transportation Company office which operated a Sidney to Black Hills stage line. Many here still remember him.
Harry Brown a conductor on the line between here and Cheyenne died early Sunday in a Denver hospital following an operation for appendicitis. The death shocks Sidney residents especially railroad men who had mingled with him last week and found him in good health.
The two-year-old son of Mr and Mrs Thompson near Daltsu died at the family home Thursday morning. No further particulars of the sad event are available.
Conductor E L Morey returns from vacation to duty while A F Miller visits with rail crew in Sidney. Several workers laid off at round house and U P shops amid slack business and storm delays. Wirt called to Omaha for his father's illness as coal storage at U P yards exceeds 2,000 tons. Conductor Harry Brown dies in Denver after surgery and is survived by his wife.
Olte Boettcher and Anna Milley of Henger wed in a small ceremony. The couple's nuptials were celebrated with family present and plans for a future together.
Sidney defeated Kimball 51 to 8 on Friday January 24 in a lopsided home game for the locals. The girls won 18 to 12 amid strong effort and no surrender, while the second team held its own before the varsity took over. Sidney and Lodgepole then met at Lodgepole Saturday as Sidney cruised 32 to 15 behind Willis Closman and Grabill scoring bursts. Lodgepole’s Barlow Pavlat and Kucera stood out in a tough first half.
A. E. Monette, a familiar Sidney figure and early west settler, has settled for a time at the McLernon house southwest of the courthouse. He will share the home with a man and his wife and participate in the town’s recreations. All who know him welcome him.
The Carnegie library project advances toward earliest completion with John Owens holding the contract for site excavation and material placement. He continues to work amid favorable weather conditions.
Tobin and Kruse have assumed management of the Tobin opera house after Wallick and Harper’s lease expired. They pledge to present high class attractions constantly, aiming for a profitable year among play loving patrons.
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