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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1909
Page
1
A new approach claims significant savings by delivering an abstract of work before collecting any figures. Proponents argue early summaries help allocate resources efficiently and prevent budget overruns. Critics urge caution, noting potential gaps without initial data.
The firm invites residents to visit and list property with them, promoting their services and presence in the area. The message emphasizes reaching out to the firm for listing opportunities and property representation.
Lines of local society record brief visits and more in the county seat and nearby towns. Names mentioned include Wmil Andreen, Sam Sweet, Will Tate, H Willis, Mrs J W McDaniel, Albert Johnson, Jacob Eckert, Mrs Chas Harper, and Charles Tate among many others. The Sidney ball team plans two games at Cheyenne July 18 and 19.
The Supreme Court ruled the non partisan judiciary act unconstitutional and affirmed Judge Cornish’s Lancaster county district court decision. The law limited petitions to 400 county voters, tying nominations for top offices to a petition threshold of 5,000 with 500 per county, a provision four justices found invalid. The primary system remains in effect for those offices.
Eldo Matthews and Mrs O Zhulke of Higgins post office rushed to Bancroft Nebraska after telegrams announced the death toll from an oil can explosion at a home. A thirteen year old boy acted to save siblings by shielding them in water. The two girls aged three years and eighteen months died. the boy was badly burned but survived, and parents faced shock and grief.
The Cheyenne County assessors report lands town lots and personal property values excluding railroad property with a correction to figures previously published. Values shown are actual amounts with taxation based on one fifth. An automobile party including Bert Bates and spouses, and Mr and Mrs G LaSelle and Mr and Mrs L G LaSelle visited the county seat Tuesday.
The Denver Post reports the marriage of Joseph Wasserman to Miss Lilnan Oberfelder at the Brown Palace in Denver. Officiated by Rev William Friedman, the ceremony featured a large floral bell and Mendelssohn’s Wedding March. The couple plans a Colorado and Utah honeymoon after a breakfast reception.
Our country correspondents are vital in sustaining reader interest and linking districts as one family. The paper asks for more reporters from the district and urges current contributors to write early and often, ensuring no news escapes.
F. M. Lewin and Rosaline M. Gill both of Denver wed on Monday July 12 at a Methodist church with Reverend H. Zinnacker officiating. The item praises the couple and offers a light closing wish for happiness and good times ahead.
V Klein announces readiness to handle cream as agent for the Canada Cold Storage Company. Porter on draught available at Kruse Bros.
E F Stephens reports on Lewis W Brott of Sextorp Nebraska testing alfalfa seed on high table lands. He describes seeding methods seed rates row spacing weed control and irrigation considerations plus oat and winter wheat yields on elevated table land and the wider potential for soil moisture conservation.
The village board met with the fire company to hear needs for shelter and apparatus. The board indicated it is financially able to provide proper care for the company, but the Telegraph had not finished reporting before the meeting adjourned.
The Hotel Toppenish hosted a Wednesday evening farewell supper for G G Lee and W S Doran as they depart for an extended trip through the east. Al Nelson acted as host and tenor master with a roast pork feast and refreshments. Guests included G G Lee W S Doran Al Nelson R D Campbell E G Redman Ralph Nelson Wes Nelson C W Grant Z Y Colman F Kiefer and Dr G M Todd of Lake City Minnesota. Doran plans to leave Toppenish July 10 for New York State and hopes to return via Sidney in August.
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