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Newspaper

Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1914

Page

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Sidney Triumphs Over Bridgeport In Sloppy Baseball Match

A small crowd watched Sidney defeat Bridgeport 9 to 5 on a sunlit local diamond. Bridgeport led early, but Sidney exploded for five runs in the third and added three in the seventh to pull away, while errors fueled Bridgeport’s late four-run rally. Closman pitched a strong ninth, fanning the side after a rough game.

Sidney Bridgeport North River Closman Iis Burlington Rhore Laterri Fine Lann Ib Simodynes Ss Ameron Jeunes If Kurd Wehn Simodynes Grabill Stockwell Leach

Precinct Candidates Nominated at Sidney Republican Caucus

At the Republican caucus held last Saturday the Sidney precinct nominated John McCleneghan and F. Mann for Justices, Ray Frame and Leopold Rezanina for constables, Chas Mann for precinct assessor, Glenn Bales Road Overseer north side, Peter Lenzen road overseer south side. Delegates to County convention were C. W. Hornaday, T. B. Dawson, P. R Borgquist, J. L. McIntosh, B A. Jones. P R Borgquist was re elected committeeman for Sidney precinct.

Sidney Precinct John McCleneghan F. Mann Ray Frame Leopold Rezanina Chas, Mann Glenn Bales North Side Peter Lenzen South Side C. W. Hornaday T. B. Dawson P. R Borgquist J. L. McIntosh B A. Jones P.R Borgquist Sidney

Birthday Merrymaking at Osborn Home

Mr and Mrs Maynard Osborn hosted a surprise birthday gathering at their home on Thursday night. Music and games accompanied by refreshments created a festive mood. Attendees included Ruth Gratham Grace Osborn from Butler Illinois Lloyd Mann Will Kreuger C J Osborn and their wives Viola Osborn Maggie Kelly Clifford Osborn Leo Osborn Louie Eckert.

Maynard Osborn Mr. Osborn Osborn Ruth Gratham Grace Osborn Butler Illinois Lloyd Mann Will Kreuger C. J. Osborn Viola Osborn Maggie Kelly Clifford Osborn Leo Osborn Louie Eckert

Reuter and Baxter Wed in Denver Ceremony

Charles G. Reuter and Rhoda Baxter, both of Denver, were united in marriage by County Judge Gapen at his office on July 14. The ceremony joined two residents of Denver in a formal nuptial act.

Reuter—Baxter Charles G. Reuter Rhoda Baxter Denver Gapen

Dalton Co operative Elevator Posts 178000 Yearly Trades

Dalton members gathered for the annual meeting with a full day of events. Secretary Willis reported the cooperative has grown to a 178000 dollar annual business in four years, with minimal undistributed profits yet steady margins for stockholders. Directors for the coming year include Perso Reinmuth and Willis, with Wiker Foster and Harr elected.

Dalton Armath Willis Otto Perso J. R. Birdwell S. H. Babb J. W. Reinmuth B. L. Gillespie G. H. Willis Messrs. Perso Reinmuth J. H. Wiker J. H. Foster Fred Harr

Frances Willard Union Meets With Mrs Trognitz

Members and friends of the Frances Willard Union traveled to the Trognitz home for a Friday afternoon meeting. After a business session a program followed with a paper on Silent Influence and a table talk on Our Dumb Animals. A lunch of ice cream cake and coffee was provided by Mrs Trognitz.

Trognitz

Sidney Building and Loan Directors Elected at Meeting

At the annual stockholders meeting in Sidney J R Williams Leslie Neubauer and RW Devoe were elected directors for three years. The association reports steady growth with loan demand outpacing capacity and says more investment members are needed. A four percent semi annual dividend will be declared at the next board meeting.

Sidney Building & Loan Messrs. J. R. Williams Leslie Neubauer R W. Devoe

Business Justifies Room Extension At Vine and Front Streets

At a regular meeting of the C. W. Hornaday Moise & Grain Co. plans were approved to complete the north extension of the store to form a two story and basement structure with a north front. A warehouse will be erected adjacent to the elevator being built on Vine and Front Streets. ten men raised the elevator frame yesterday and both projects will progress steadily.

C. W. Hornaday Moise & Grain Co Vine Front

Boy Scouts Organized by Reverend H I Lascelles

A nine member boy scouts unit organized with Reverend H I Lascelles acting as Scout Master. The group trained youth over twelve, aiming to develop disciplined leadership. They camped at Kreuger's Lake, were recalled by the bishop's visit, and plan to resume activities next Wednesday evening for several days.

HI. Lascelles Harold Lascelles Warren Lacelles Will Floyd Dresser Victor Knox Herman Schroeder Kinley Clifton Mcintosh

Stalls Around from Weyerts and WahNatchee trip

W R Wood and George Frerichs visited from Weyerts neighborhood on Wednesday. Mrs H E Mantor enjoys her annual outing with relatives in Wah Natchee Washington. Sidney Fire Department plans its annual minstrel show the first week in August.

W. R. Wood George Frerichs Weyerts H. E. Mantor Wahnatchee, Washington Sidney Fire Department

Fort Morgan Visitor Calls On Local Uncle

Miss Elda Brewer of Fort Morgan Colorado visited Sunday at the home of her uncle N G Brewer confirming family ties and a cordial family gathering in the town.

Elda Brewer Fort Morgan Colorado N. G. Brewer

Bewley Family Visitor From Hillsboro Heads North

L H Bewley of Hillsboro Alabama, brother of Geo M Bewley and Mrs. C J Osborn, visited Cheyenne County this week as a county visitor.

L. H Bewley Hillsboro, al Geo M Bewley C J Osborn Cheyenne County

Lincoln man stays with friend this Thursday

Robert Hoffman of Lincoln will stop here Thursday and remain over tomorrow with his boyhood friend S P Witters.

Robert Hoffman Lincoln S. P. Witters

Norve Eckert Family Visit Spans Sidney and Sterling

The Eckerts toured Sidney Nebraska and Sterling Colorado for a week then returned Tuesday to their Dalton area home. Mrs. Fred Pegden rode to Omaha Friday for treatment of an infected hand that began with a bruised thumb.

Norve Eckert Sidney Sterling Colorado Dalton Fred Pegden Omaha

Wasem party returns from Denver area sightseeing

lL Wasem and wife and Mrs David Huff returned Sunday from Denver in the vicinity where they spent two weeks sightseeing in a city noted for its fascinating features.

Ll. Wasem David Huff Denver

Boundary lines laid for colonists by surveyors trio

Surveyor Bordwell and Messrs Halston and Lichty traveled twenty five miles southwest on Thursday to lay out boundary lines for a group of colonists.

Bordwell Messrs Halston Lichty

Hornaday Joins Ford Family With New Five Passenger Car

C. W. Hornaday is the latest addition to the Ford family after purchasing a five passenger car this week. The new purchase makes him harder to catch than ever.

C. W. Hornaday Ford

Brewer family visit to Oshkosh described

Mrs N G Brewer and her daughters Mabel Emma and Gertrude traveled by rail to Oshkosh to visit Mrs Brewer’s parents. They left on Sunday and returned the following Wednesday.

N. G Brewer Mabel Emma Gertrude Aelto Oshkosh

Fort Griffith Heads for Chicago and St Louis

Fort Griffith left for Omaha last Saturday with cousin Charlie Green as his companion. From Omaha he plans trips to Chicago and St Louis before returning to the lakes.

Fort Griffith Omaha Chicago St. Louis The Lakes Charlie Green

Kansas City Man Returns From Denver Vacation Visit

Guy V. Doran of Kansas City arrived Thursday from Denver and joined his family at the Gapen home. He had attended the Elk's convention in Denver and will spend part of his vacation there.

Guy V. Doran Kansas City Denver Gapen

Lincoln woman returns home after spent visit

Miss Myrtle Hoffman of Lincoln left last Saturday for home after spending two delightful weeks visiting her cousins Mrs. George Moore Mrs. Dan Aldridge and J. S. Sanders at their home north of Potter.

Myrtle Hoffman Lincoln George Moore Dan Aldridge J. S. Sanders Potter

John Siefer Reports Joyful Time in Germany

John Siefer writes from Germany praising the glorious time and promising crops and fruit. He says relatives are overjoyed by the surprise he gave them, but he does not mention when he will return.

John Siefer Germany

Dan Aldridge Recovers From Leg Injury at Fairground

Dan Aldridge is recovering from a fractured leg suffered at the fairground on July 1. He was sitting on his horse when another horse kicked, cutting the muscle and breaking the leg just below the knee.

Dan Aldridge Fair Ground

Far mers Elevator meeting in Dalton gathers local attendees

Clayton Radcliffe Miss Fern Johnson Miss Irene Sweet Mrs Knox Frank Halston Will Pantenburg Bob Buzza Harry Bixby Lennie Darnell Albert Hadley E. J. Sweet and A. A. Sweet attended the Farmers' Elevator meeting in Dalton Tuesday.

Clayton Radcliffe Fern Johnson Irene Sweet Mrs. Knox Frank Halston Will Pantenburg Bob Buzza Harry Bixby Lennie Darnell Albert Hadley E. J. Sweet A. A. Sweet Farmers’ Elevator Dalton

Mrs C A Johnston Returns To Visit In Local City

Mrs C A Johnston and her son Cameron arrived Tuesday from Seattle Washington and will stay a month with her parents H McFadden and wife. She is better known locally as Miss Julia McFadden and has many friends who welcome her homecoming.

C. A. Johnston Cameron Seattle Washington H McFadden Julia McFadden

Lynch to Lead Sidney Band Once More

TI Lynch of Oshkosh arrangements to settle in Sidney and resume leadership of the local band. He previously served efficiently here, and there is confidence his abilities remain strong.

T TI Lynch Oshkosh Sidney

Death Calls Local Youth John J Houge in Edgely North Dakota

L P Houge travels to Edgely North Dakota after his brother John J Houge dies from appendicitis on the 138th day of illness in a hospital. The deceased, a young man of good habits, was well known to many locals and had visited the area frequently.

L P. Houge Edgely North Dakota John J

Strain Family Visit Expands as Relatives Gather

Mr. and Mrs. George Strain and daughters Lucy Alberta and Stella of Chester Nebraska spend two weeks with Charles Roth and wife. Mrs. Roth is a Strain daughter. Mrs Beas Edens, another Strain daughter, and her two children of Dalton also join to complete the family circle.

George Strain Lucy Alberta Stella Chester Nebraska Charles Roth Roth Mr. Strain Beas Edens Dalton

Sunday School Outing At Kreuger's Lake Brings Fifteen Girls

Miss Sophie Gould treated her Sunday school class to a drive and luncheon at Kreuger's lake last Sunday afternoon. R. M. Perkins and Carl Trognitz conveyed the party in their cars with Mesdames Trognitz Perkins McDaniel and Miss Fern Johnson assisting in caring for the fifteen girls.

Sophie Gould Kreuger’s Lake R. M. Perkins Carl Trognitz

New Homes Taken Possession In Callahan Addition

In the past two weeks R T Owens secured a home in Callahan addition. A two story dwelling with every convenience. Reverend Father Link also moved into the ten room parsonage recently completed. The model residence suits home life and hospitality for guests the priest often entertains.

R T. Owens Callahan Father Link

Bishop Beecher arrives for Nebraska tour in Sidney

The Right Reverend G. A. Beecher D D Bishop of Western Nebraska arrived in town Tuesday with his party including Mrs Beecher two daughters one son and the son's friend from Philadelphia They spent the week at the rectory and camping at Chowin s ranch in Sidney Draw They plan to continue their tour Monday Beecher will preach tomorrow at 11 o clock at the church

G. A. Beecher Western Nebraska

City Hall Bonds and Library Tax Pass in Special Election

The city approved a $10,000 city hall and fire house bond and a three mill levy for the Carnegie library. City Hall bond 184 for 70 against. library tax 133 for 116 against. Election board: Blake McLernon Clark Dedrich Brockway. Output notes civic finance and local budgeting aftermath.

Carnegie R. A. Blake James McLernon A. A. Clark Russell Dedrich L. Hl. Brockway

Finances Outline Millage and City Hall Bond Costs

The note explains millage levels: Mills 83.75 including the library levy but excluding the City Hall Bond levy. a probable rise to 86.75 mills next year. It argues homeowners will pay seventeen mills plus a small fraction for Sidney’s privileges, and asks if the cost is worthwhile.

City Hall Sidney

Annual Convention of Sunday Schools at Sidney

The county Sunday schools convene at Tri nity Evangelical Lutheran Church Sidney on July 27 and 28 opening 8 p m Monday with full day sessions Tuesday. Miss Margaret Ellen Brown presents stereoptical experiences from World Tour No. 4 and Zehrich Switzerland. W H Kimberly Nebraska official to speak on 25 years in Sunday school work. Montgomery state worker to discuss The Bible and public schools. Invite teachers pastors and attendees to make it a grand, profitable convention with good program and music. A H Trygstad pastor.

Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church Sidney Margaret Ellen Brown H. J. Heinby Hawaii Japan China Zeurich Switzerland Brown W. H. Kimberly Nebraska Montgomery Christian Fellowship A. H. Trygstad

Two Montgomery Girls Spend Summer at Idelwild Nebrunta

Miss Grace Osborn and Miss Ruth Grantham of Montgomery County Jr. are spending their summer vacation with their cousin Viola Osborn at the Idelwild resort to enjoy Nebraska’s fresh air.

Grace Osborn Ruth Grantham Montgomery County Jr Viola Osborn Idelwild Nebraska

Osborn Family Travels Denver Route Home via Cheyenne

Leo Osborn and his family spent a week in Denver and traveled back home by Cheyenne Road, choosing the alternate route for their return journey.

Leo Osborn Denver Cheyenne

Largest Elephant Kongo Arrives for Yankee Robinson Show

The Yankee Robinson show secures Kongo the giant elephant for the coming season after negotiations by Harvey Hale. Kongo arrived in New York aboard a ship, was hoisted ashore, and moved to the Pennsylvania yards for loading onto the show’s car. The event drew tens of thousands and the tour is planned to visit principal U S cities, including Sidney on July 28.

Harvey Hale Stam Kongo New York Konga Pennsylvania Yards Sidney

Railroad Notes from Elks Convention and Trade Warnings

Railroad notes report Elks convention attendees in Denver and Trainmaster Van Wirt of North Platte announcing Mrs Wirt's recovery from an appendicitis operation. The Lon don Times Food Number editorial cites a 1914 drop in US chilled and frozen meat imports from over 25 million to 75 thousand in 1912, warning of an end to the export trade and urging higher domestic production to avoid shortages in eggs and meat for the US and as a global buyer. England and nations like Denmark and Russia are named as current suppliers.

van Wirt North Platte London Times United States Germany Denmark Russia England

Grace and Fern Breternitz Depart North Platte Visit

Grace and Fern Breternitz of North Platte will leave tomorrow for home after a three week visit with their uncle William Breternitz and his family.

Grace Fern’ Breternitz North Platte William Breternitz

Sunol Man Frank Kucera Noted in City Visit

Frank Kucera, a Sunol resident, was seen in the city on Monday indicating a routine local appearance with no further details provided.

Frank Kucera Sunol

Spend the dollar in the Wonder Basement

Hornaday’s ad notes phone 23 and urges spending a dollar in the Wonder Basement, signaling a local sale or promotion.

Wonder Hornaday

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