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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1927
Page
4
A long list of visits and business trips fills Sidney week, with Miss Clara Klein on vacation from the post office, Jollys visiting in Denver, and many townspeople traveling to Evergreen, Alliance, Denver, and other nearby places. Births, marriages, surgeries, and post office notes accompany reports of harvest prospects and regional events.
Mr and Mrs L G Lowe hosted a Sunday supper for Mr Kern of Omaha. The Lowe and Jewett families joined by Mr Kern enjoyed a picnic at Radcliffe ranch. Mr and Mrs A K Greenlee and Roy Greenlee were Sunday dinner guests of Mrs W D Nelson.
Mr. and Mrs. W B Jewett and son Jack and Mr Kern of Omaha were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs A B Tersinger of Lodge Pole on Saturday last.
Mr and Mrs BE Troutman hosted a miscellaneous shower on Friday for newlyweds Mr and Mrs George Rohde. The event featured a mock wedding with a parson, bride Mrs Henry Smith, groom Mrs Hilbert Borcher, and 75 guests attending.
Roswell Newmiln a 13 year old dancing sensation from Denver appeared with the Dunbar comedians at the LA 8 S A theatre Sunday night in a program of difficult dances. He has been dancing for years and is touring the circuit with the Dunbar company this week. His parents wish to withhold steady public engagement for further growth.
A. E. Pilkie, Canadian government agent for Iowa and Nebraska, returns from a month touring Nebraska, Iowa, Minnesota, the Dakotas and western Canada saying crop prospects look rosy. He notes Nebraska wheat ahead of other regions and predicts a strong July finish. He also observes more land cleared in brush districts and growing cooperation among western Canadian farmers in wheat, potato, butter and poultry pools boosting markets.
A transient named Murphy, famed for a his sharp bat, stayed several days in Sidney. He fooled locals by portraying wealth, ran bad checks on Sidney stores, and talked men out of meals before leaving Wednesday night amid suspicion. Sidney fans hoped he would stay for the season but were left disappointed.
Maude Dendinger of Cheyenne Wyoming wed Francis Stamy of Council Bluffs Iowa on the 2nd of this month in Sidney readings. Rev An ton Link officiated. The bride, once living in Sidney, was accompanied by her sister Edith who served as a witness.
The Telegraph clarified that the Kimball mishap involved two young men named McIntosh and not Sidney youths. The report notes no connection between the Kimball McIntosth victims and Sidney families bearing that surname.
William B. Fisher aged 70 was found dead Tuesday afternoon alone in a field on the Geo. Cashier farm north of Harrisburg. Authorities attributed the death to old age and heat, noting the body was discovered about two o clock in the afternoon.
Grabili Hat Shoppe announces a large selection of felt hats in varied colors and styles just received. Straw hats also offered at greatly reduced prices. Located at 85 86.
The two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Edgar Doty on the Fuller ranch near Sidney was badly burned Saturday morning when she pulled a lamp from a table spilling the contents on her face and small amount into her mouth.
Hog raisers in Keith and nearby counties sell direct to buyers for months, the downward price trend shows danger when a single buyer sets prices. The open public market, with buyers and sellers meeting in competition, avoids price-imposed losses and should be maintained. Garden county hog growers push for a public market to determine prices by prevailing conditions.
July offers the calm before fall calving for dairy cattle. Cows due to freshen in September and October require attention now to regain condition. High-producing cows may shed flesh yet keep milk, so plan three months to restore body weight with a six week rest from milk, feeding grain and a summer ration of 200 pounds corn 200 pounds oats 100 pounds bran.
Winter wheat ripening near Gurley as harvest nears and moisture is needed to fill grain. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Rudolph Strong. Harold Rowan and family return from Tribune Kansas visit. Mrs G I Wookey ill but improving. Ed Nelson and son Lawrence visit from Omaha. Gibbons returns home from Dr Larson home. Mrs Ralph Wilson visiting relatives in Colorado. Mr and Mrs Brother and Mrs J R Farris of Lincoln visit Gurley. The Rowans again return from Tribune. Raymond Keiselhorst suffers appendicitis at sister’s home. Rev Fintel from Scottsbluff speaks at Gurley M E church banquet. Warre Thompson family moves to West Gurley. Baby boy born to Mr and Mrs John Poppen at Taylor hospital Sidney. burial in Dalton. New M E church banquet well attended. deification services planned July 16 with former pastors M Cutch eon and Moore to address.
Cherry trees show leaf spot or shot hole fungus with yellowing leaves. Spray with lime sulfur after harvest, using 3 tablespoons to gallons of water, as weather allows late in the day. An outbreak of cherry slug is noted. apply lead arsenate at 1 1/4 pounds per gallon of water. Use both in the same water. Healthy foliage is needed for a good next year crop. inspect trees and spray promptly if pests are present.
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