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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1912
Page
1
A. SS. Hardy is wiring the new court house. Ruben Lisco of Lisco Nebraska was in the city Wednesday on business.
Miss Barbara Wolf left Friday for Denver for a vacation. John Witters went to Grand Junction to pick fruit. Mrs. Blanche Cohn returned from Denver and Cheyenne. Wash Moore and Mona Corbett work in Sidney Mercantile Co. Miss Sagred Johnson left for Pocatello to be married. Mrs. J Wiggins visited from Petersburg. Bert Bates of Lodgepole attended as a fair director. Mrs. Daisy Phillips Smith, longtime Sidney resident, died in Chicago. Court house cornice nears completion with flag flying. Plastering on the court house has begun and a house-warming may be near. Sidney visitors include William Tate and others from Lodgepole. U S District Attorney Ridgely, U S Marshal Patton, and District Judge Craig from Wyoming transacted business here.
The phrase sidewalk epidemic reaches the north side with new stretches laid by Gus Wellner John Oldershaw and Fred Johnson. Officials urge continued diligent public works and praise the ongoing improvements.
A fragment states that drinking water must be pure, equating its necessity to health with pure food. Emphasis on maintaining sanitary standards underscores public health concerns and the role of clean water in daily life.
Mrs S C Bixby is away on a visit. Mr and Mrs L Jessen visiting in Pennsylvania. Postmaster Fred Nelson from Potter down Tuesday. Mrs Jake Mahr and two children visiting at Treinen's. The Seidow family moved into their new home on Tuesday. FE Kruse Sr bought a home in Denver on West 38th Avenue. Dr G D Webster looking after dental patients this week. Johnston brothers contracted for plastering the courthouse. Mrs A D Stewitts of Omaha visiting J J McIntosh and family. An electric storm with rain struck Sidney last Saturday evening. Bayliff and Sons plastering the Hornaday house. Grace Hornaday and Pauline Markiey visited relatives in Kimball early this week.
Mr and Mrs Libby Mr and Mrs La Salle William and Charles Tate traveled by auto from Lodgepole on Monday.
The Dorcas Society met with Mrs. Mac Radcliffe last week and were entertained at luncheon Thursday at Mrs. Beebe's.
Mrs Martha Graham and her young daughter Martha, along with Mrs Rosa Morgan of St. Louis, are visiting their father Adolph Solomonson. The gathering highlights family ties and distant travel to see relatives.
Mrs. E. J. Hayes and her daughter Mary returned Monday evening from a visit in Potter. Miss Dorothy Mc Adams accompanied them home for a short visit.
A. K. Greenlee contracted for the house housing the Rest Room and plans to move it onto his lot west of the Methodist Church when it is relocated.
Mrs Alex Smith of Elwood Nebraska sister of Mrs WP Miles visited the Miles home this week. She was accompanied by three daughters and her son James.
Secretary Blake of the Commercial Club reports many eastern applicants seeking harvest work in Nebraska. Letters praising wages and conditions pour in as Cheyenne County fields need seasonal hands this season.
Surveyor Bordwell worked this week on the north side surveying for sidewalks and additional lots for sale as the area rapidly expands from a few houses to a sizable town section.
Everett Banty and wife arrived from Bloomfield Missouri on Tuesday to establish a Sidney home. Banty has accepted a position with the Sidney Mercantile Company. Mrs Banty and her children are settling into the Scanlon house previously occupied by George B. Robinson.
Mr and Mrs D J Scanlon left for Denver Sunday evening for medical treatment. They were among passengers moved to a cab on baggage trucks as water rose to the top step of the car. The experience, while not enviable, was unique.
The barber shop in the Miles building welcomes a new barber, Mr S S Smith from Denver Colorado. He is married and has secured apartments for his family who will join him soon. Manager Mr Mc Faden welcomed his family on Thursday as two new families join Sid ney’s population.
Mrs Winnie Osborn comes back this week after visiting friends in Mitchell Nebraska.
Mrs Hamilton and two children from Omaha are spending the summer staying at the Olean Hotel, enjoying the seaside air and local attractions during their vacation.
Mrs W J Shoemaker has returned from a delightful visit with friends in Washington D C Chicago Illinois and Des Moines Iowa.
John Peterson, formerly living in this county, stayed a few days here and has since become a resident of Rockford Illinois. Mrs F M Kelley plans a trip Monday or Tuesday to Council Bluffs and other Iowa points to visit her and Mr Kelleys parents.
Mrs Mac Radcliffe entertained Tuesday evening for Mrs Dr Stewitts of Omaha. Mr and Mrs B A Jones were the other invited guests.
Miss Alice Gallagher learns of the death of her friend Emil Fiala last Monday in Omaha. He suffered a severe headache that progressed to a brain hemorrhage. A hypodermic was given to ease the pain, but he never regained consciousness.
On Wednesday July 24 Mrs C M Andrewa will entertain the Willing Workers at dinner. They will meet at Mrs C M Johnston's at 10 o'clock, where conveyances will be waiting to take them. An invitation is extended to all to attend a social time and a good dinner.
Representative B. K. Bushee of Kimball traveled to Sidney and Bridgeport with Governor Aldrich and party to tour the North Platte valley in irrigation work. The last session saw several irrigation measures introduced by Representative Eustice become law thanks to his efforts.
Friday July 12 1912 Wesley Fouts Shannon and Zin ta Anna Jensen both of Portland Oregon. Tuesday July 16 1912 W N Layton and Mable Morrison both of Denver. Tuesday July 16 1912 Andy Sandberg and Sybel Newman both of Denver Colorado.
Inquiries regarding dressmaking should be directed to Miss Louise Roth in Sidney Nebraska. No further details are provided in the readable text.
Cheyenne County Nebraska commissioners gathered at the courthouse July 17 1912 with L R Barlow presiding. They approved notifying insurance agents to write 1000 fire lightning tornado coverage for five years at 150 per thousand for the new courthouse in Old Line Companies. They audited road damage claims from Road No 206A and authorized warrants from the general fund.
Miss Gwendolyn Stokes departed Tuesday night for Denver to stay a month with Mrs. Marie Wulston Connors. There she will study vocal music German and painting under a renowned local contralto, and plans to teach vocal upon her return. Banker Woten of Potter visited town on Tuesday.
A roundup of railroad news mentions A F Gade's recovery from injury, snow in Cheyenne, and plans for a Utah vacation. Intercounty express reductions are reported after ICC investigations. J M Batlet starts in Tinney's department, with a family move to Sidney planned. UP train Nos 4 and 5 timetables shift tonight. Various local guests stayed at Union Palace Hotel as bridge worker Eisenberger breaks his leg. C B & Q aims to absorb Colorado and Southern, expanding to about 13,000 miles. Paydays hit Burlington and Union Pacific on consecutive days, boosting local store traffic.
The Mothers Club gathered at Mrs. W. J. Shoemaker home on Friday July 12 for an engaging program. Miss Ferne Johnson played an instrumental solo, Mrs. A. B. Knox presented a paper on companionship, Ella Erickson sang Tell Mother Ill Be There, and a general discussion followed the theme Mother As a Chum. Light refreshments were served. many mothers attended, and the session was enjoyable and profitable. The club meets every other month.
Sheriff McDaniel reports multiple arrests in the past week including a Sterling forger who passed a 31 dollar note at a local merchant and a hotel capture. Dave Harris was captured after a burglary at the Greek section house west of Sidney. looted items recovered. Judge Grimes to sentence Harris to the penitentiary.
Dr Webster a dentist will be in Sidney next Wednesday July 24 and remain the balance of the week for patient appointments and checkups.
Bay it now. Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is almost certain to be needed before the summer is over. Bay it now and be prepared as an emergency. For sale by all EE Pate.
Wesley Fouts Shannon and Zinta Anna Jessen, both of Portland, Oregon, were married by County Judge Gapen at his office on Friday, July 12.
W. N. Layton and Mabel Morrison, both of Denver, united in marriage by County Judge Gapen at his office on Tuesday, July 16. The brief notice records a legal nuptial in the county capital with officiant and both spouses identified.
Tiank of Denver and Newman of Denver were married by Judge Gapen at his office on Tuesday July 16. The brief notice records a civil ceremony conducted in the judge's chambers with no additional details provided.
The race committee met last Saturday to finalize the county fair program. County fair officers have received several propositions from airship people and airship flights are expected during the fair.
A Chicago party traveling from Big Springs to Cheyenne crashed after breakfast near Sidney. J I Parker was ejected, injuring face and shoulder, and remains under a physician’s care at the Olean with orders for absolute rest. Meassers Van Auken Gary and the driver escaped serious harm.
C Spiker reports an exciting runaway at his farm six miles southwest of Sidney. His two sons drove two cultivators. One boy paused at a gate, the team panicked, the other team joined, the drivers were thrown, and both teams collided with a wire fence. No injuries to the boys, but machinery sustained damage.
J A Bentley with his wife and two sons W E Swatzlander and family Mrs Jack Sager Frances Hart and Dr F C Beebe and family left by auto Wednesday morning for a fishing trip to Virginia Dale Colorado. They expect to return tomorrow.
Stockholders met on July 8 to elect four directors. Elected were L O. Fondingsland, W F Bassett, A S Hardy and R A Barlow. The nine directors will meet next week.
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