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Newspaper

Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1918

Page

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CANDIDATES FILING THIS WEEK FOR COUNTY OFFICES

The Telegraph reports candidates entering Republican and Democratic races. Co O Hande seeks County Commissioner Second District. Myrtle Lancaster seeks a second term as County Treasurer for the Republicans. Stanson seeks County Clerk for a second term amid wartime duties. Anna McFadden seeks reappointment as County Superintendent. J B Halston seeks County Commissioner Second District. Louis Wasem seeks Democratic nomination for County Treasurer. Candidates emphasize experience, efficiency, and honesty.

Myrtle Lancaster Lancaster Lanccasters the Telegraph

Four Youths Injured After High Speed Dalton Accident

Four young people injured near Dalton last Tuesday while riding in a Vogler Ford Sedan. George Vogler drove at high speed three miles west of town when the car overturned twice and crashed. All were found unconscious except the driver. Lillie Carter was unconscious for days and Clara Reiner suffered a disfiguring facial cut. Avery Hill sustained internal injuries but all were said to be out of danger.

Dalton George Vogler Avery Hill Clara Reiner Lillie Carter Vogler George Miss Reiners

Harvesters Come to Fill Call in Sidney Fields

Fifty men arrived Monday to work in harvest fields, aided by a government labor agent. Sidney business owners and farmers organized transport, lining up cars to take the workers to their assigned fields amid keen demand. Don’t forget the date of the Yankee Robinson Circus in Sidney on July 23.

Sidney

Carpenters Union Fourth float shines in town parade

The Carpenters Union unveiled a six foot high bungalow float donated by Cheyenne County Lumber Co and J W Walker. After the parade it sold for 970 dollars to benefit the Red Cross, with proceeds boosted by gifts from bidders who returned the winning bids. The event drew praise for its order and patriotism, with flags, a Red Cross booth, and community support elevating the celebration.

Carpenters Union Carpenters’ Union A. E. Phelps Cheyenne County Lumber Co J. W. Walker Charles Cooper Rose and Lincoln Red Cross Fund Noble Anderson N. G. Brewer J. A. Bentley Bentley Lawn Miles Red Cross Sammie Denver Dewey C. W. West C. Su. Mann L. G. Lowe Sidney Lumber Co Sidney

Council of Defense Paramount Authority Aids Pledge Drive

Attorney W. P. Miles spent the first half of the week in Alliance helping the Council of Defense mobilize inactive taxpayers. Pledges rose by nearly $40,000 as reluctant individuals contributed to government funds. Miss Cushing, clerk to the council, prepares a tabulated list of property owners and wage earners in Cheyenne County. Editor Gresham of the Potter Review visited The Telegraph on Wednesday.

W. P. Miles Council of Defense Miles Cheyenne County

Wholesale Feature of Sidney Gas Plant and Shipping Hub

A visit to the National Refining Company plant on Lincoln Highway details its brick facade, carriage porch, and wired offices. Three 45,000 gallon tanks supply oil for a 20 mile truck delivery radius, with four trucks active and five traveling salesmen extending into Montana to western Nebraska. Managers H. S. Tipton and W. A. Cary oversee warehousing and operations as the firm markets White Rose gasoline and other high grade fuels via the Telegraph.

National Refininng Company Lincoln Highway Union Pacific Burlington Railways Maunager Montana Wyoming Colorado Nebraska Telegraph Tipton W. A. Cary

Kimball Tragedy Drowns Two Lads At Bennett Dam

Kimball reports a fatal water accident at Bennett dam east of town last Sunday. Two boys aged fourteen and fifteen drowned after one cried for help and the other attempting a rescue, both losing their lives.

Kimball Bennett Dam

Tractors Will Be Demonstrated At Sidney Farm

Joe Hahler of the Hahler garage will demonstrate a GMC Samson tractor next Monday and Tuesday afternoon at the Tracy farm two miles north of Sidney beyond Haaskell Hill. The event promises instructive views of agricultural improvements, with inviting turnout for ladies, farmers, and machine men. Dry Cell Batteries available at Osborn Garage.

Joe Hahler Hahler Garage Tracy Farm Sidney Haaskell Hill

Good Timber In County Board Looks To Possible Successor

Wititans Goding the present commissioner from the third district has made a strong showing filling the unexpired term of Nels Trocstrup. He is viewed as a logical choice by voters and the Telegraph and others deem him a likely successor. Mrs Leon Fine returned from Denver with the Fishwan children after a short trip.

Dacy Halston Wititans Goding Nels Trocstrup The Telegraph

Battery troubles at Sidney Battery Station ad

An advertisement invites car owners to the Sidney Battery Station on West Lincoln Way for expert service. Dr. W. A. Zwink, a dentist, is listed in the Osborn Building.

Sidney Battery West Lincoln Way W. A. Zwink Osborn Building

Mrs Tobin Recovers After Varicose Vein Operation

Mrs. Tobin, wife of Frank Tobin, remains in hospital for slow healing after a painful varicose vein operation. She thanks well wishers for postcard showers that helped ease long hours of recovery and hopes to rejoin her family soon. Miss Margaret Wallace, government teacher in New Mexico, visited her aunt Mrs J P Jones last Sunday. Frances Burgess seeks piano pupils. call 220 or box 312 Sidney.

Frank Tobin Rochester Mingesate Margaret Wallace Espinalo New Mexico J. P. Jones Santa Clara Reservation Frances Burgess Sidney

Also Mentioned on This Page

Co. O. Hande Hade N. Stanson War Department Slawson Anna McFadden J. B. Halston Candi Louis Wasem Wasem Sidney Adden Tate Orvice Jesse C. McNish J. W. Johnson N. E. Medlock L. C. Opper Qree Council of Defense Paramount Authority Gresham Potter Review Osborn Garage Panama Oberfelder ING CO Sidney, Nebraska Rve Rou Farm Bank Service American Bank the American Bank Leon Fine Fishwan Mrs. Tobin Vath’s Pharmacy L. W. Vath
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