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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1922
Page
1
City council last Tuesday approved a drastic tax cut plan to reduce the budget from 630,040 to 627,200. The move aims to relieve taxpayers and cites excess municipal revenues as a source for the reduction. A. J. Jorgenson led the effort, praised by the editorial for steady progress and calls on citizens to support the measure and the council.
J H Mabr foreman and W J Shoemaker union agent received orders from N A Williams Wyoming Division to raise roundhouse staff to 50 men and add workers in other departments. An early conference was planned. 300 men were hired and paid, seen as a permanent move bringing bustle to Sidney’s rail shops after wartime lull.
Fans traveled to Sterling last Sunday for the Tri-State Golf League contest. Sidney won by 226 strokes over Sterling with 13 events and 4 holes, averaging about 11 8 10 strokes per contestant. Notable players included McIntosh Hyde Doran Haworth Barger Thayer with lowest and highest scores listed among several participants.
The Telegraph urges votes for Bob Simmons of Scotts Bluff in the Big Sixth congressional race, praising his youth energy and integrity. It notes Bruno Hostetler as a worthy alternative but favors Simmons, citing war service, legal career, and broad cross party newspaper endorsements in his hometown and western Nebraska.
Governor McKelvie orders a July 18 primary to choose party nominees for the unexpired term of late Rep Moses P Kinkaid. Filed candidates include Republican W E Flynn North Platte R Humphrey Broken Bow and A W Scattergood Ainsworth. Democrat Charles W Beal Broken Bow and Jesse Gandy Broken Bow. Progressive Beal Broken Bow.
The County Welfare Association sent questions to state county and city candidates over ten days. Chairman O F Chesebro says responses are strong on enforcement of the eighteenth amendment censorship of moving pictures social life and kindred subjects. Replies guide voters to desirable selections.
Infant daughter of Mr and Mrs C O Hade born June 20 1922 passed away July 5 or 6 1922 after a sixteen day life served by Rev Bennett at home with Methodist choir. Funeral held Sunday at Greenwood with flowers on the mound.
A Chamber of Commerce luncheon heard news from N A Williams of Union Pacific directing the restart of local shops at full or greater capacity. The letter ordered hiring up to 50 workers immediately. Several speakers praised the county, its prospects, and local business leaders, with Edward Shoemaker and Bob Simmons among notable attendees. LeRoy Larson was named next week's luncheon chair.
A prisoner from District Court on May 31 charged with grand larceny has escaped. This marks the second escape in two months, highlighting perceived ingratitude and distrust of inmates.
Last Saturday evening a dust storm caused a head on collision between two Ford tourist cars near the fair grounds. J. M. Corcoran of Oberlin Kansas, eastbound from Wyoming, was shaken and hurt by glass and impact. Mr and Mrs Martin of Ottumwa Iowa, westbound, were only shocked. All walked to relief cars. Corcoran blamed himself, the Martins traded their car and continued to California. They parted on friendly terms.
The Board of County Commissioners met as a Board of Equalization on June 27 with all members present and clerk F N Slawson. No changes were made in assessments on that date or the following day. Adjournment was taken to July 5. The southeast quarter of section 6-10-40 belonging to Charlee Munshaw was lowered from 2000 to 1500. The valuations of improvements on section 26-17-48 belonging to William Schuler were raised from 2000 to 3000. The next day finished the deliberations with no further changes noted.
County Agent R S Scott and poultry specialist Mr Old visited Denver to study the egg and poultry market and to promote fancy graded eggs from Cheyenne County. Denver buyers offered 8 to 6 cents above market, signaling strong demand. Antelope Local will start trial shipments to establish grading, with plans to expand. grading and candling schools will be held to improve local egg quality and boost county markets for buyers and producers.
Faith J. H. Vick and wife from Omaha stay for a month near Sidney tending wheat on their half sections nine miles southeast. They report unusual weather this year, yet remain pleased with harvest prospects and the season's progress compared with prior years.
Jim Nelson resumes health in Sidney Draw after injuries sustained on the fourth. He can move about at home but cannot work or campaign extensively for the county treasurer race.
Last Friday evening Mr Bolduc of the Larson Music Company appeared at the Shrine Club. He is a musical director and, noting ample talent in the club, plans to organize a saxophone band with hopes of presenting the new musical project soon.
Evelyn Doran entertained Mrs. Ieona Oberfelder Kohan of Los Angeles at a pleasant Tuesday dinner. Guests included Miss Dorothy Hart, Miss Berniece Kelly, Miss Phyllis Corbett, and the hostess. Red and white sweet peas and candles adorned the table. Later the group went to the U. S. A. Theatre to see Behind the Rocks, and enjoyed girlish thrills from the picture.
Moses P. Kinkaid of Nebraska dies at 9 a.m. in Washington after an operation. Born in Monongalia County West Virginia he moved to O Neill Nebraska and built a legal and political career including state senate and district judge service. He served in Congress from 1902 representing Nebraska sixth district until his death. He was buried with Masonic honors in O Neill on July 10 with attendees from both home and Washington.
The Nebraska-Colorado Grain Company held its annual stockholders meeting Monday night at the Sidney offices. Elected were L. G. Lowe as president, W. B. Jewett as vice president, and George & Jewett as secretary-treasurer. John McIntosh was named manager. The firm will operate from Sidney with 11 elevators on Burlington, Union Pacific, and Rock Island lines. Last year’s business totaled $587,000.
Potter seeks a third win over Sidney as they clash Sunday at Athletic Park in a sharp noon showdown. The two are delivering a competitive series with Potter holding two recent victories.
E. C. Stockdick and wife return from Colorado resorts and host Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Stockdick of Katy Texas who arrived Friday. The visitors, on a long motor tour of beauty spots across several states, have not yet finished their travels.
Observation of Frank Goodwin's hog operation near Haskill Hill shows a herd of registered Du Roc Jersey sows with progeny, grazing on rape, oats, and alfalfa. Description covers feeding, shelter, and the profitability of hogs as a market and land fertilizer, inviting readers to invest if they have no mortgage.
Mrs Dimery's Saturday gathering featured Mrs Campbell as guest of honor with bridge for five tables. Out-of-town visitors included Miss Kime of Lincoln Mrs Gordon Bryant of Tekamah and Mrs Oakey of Lincoln. Prizes went to Mrs Bryant first Miss McIntosh second and Mrs Jewett third. An orderly luncheon followed with red roses adorning the tables before guests departed for chautauqua.
The Standard Chautauqua offered a six day program on Central school grounds beginning last Thursday and ending Tuesday evening. Attendance was weak with few children, though some acts drew moderate crowds. Performances included Hann Jubilee Singers, Lotus Quintette, Scotch Duggins, Harold M. Kramer, Olde New England Choir, Teanette Kling, and a strong closing with The Shepherd of the Hills by an eight member stock company. Sidney’s children shone in the junior pageant with help from local and school resources. supervisor Brown announced enough signers for next year and a bigger program.
Miss Phyllis Corbett, in Portland, received a cryptic message from Glenn Van Gorder announcing his new son born July 13. If a daughter had arrived, Phyllis would have sent candy. instead she contemplates the humorous telegrams and her initial impulse to place the child in an orphanage.
The Radcliffe social column notes Mrs Gordon Bryant and her son Junior as guests this week and will be hosted by Mrs Gordon.
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