23 Jul 1910
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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1910
Page
1
Tidings note many visits and moves among residents including Joseph Johnson from Potter and Miss Marguerite Chase returning from Panama Iowa. Denver and Lodgepole stops occur. several trips to Julesburg Omaha and Fort Collins are recorded with local social events and a church ceremony.
The storm reduced the expected crowd at Kreuger dance Saturday night yet about fifty attended. Vath's orchestra played well though one member blamed mosquito lighting for flat notes. Opening Sunday drew good attendance as Dick Kreuger and family run a pleasure resort offering public enjoyment and potential profits.
R W Devoe announced this week his candidacy for the Republican nomination for county attorney. He has become a community factor since locating here and is described as a forthright, aggressive, gentlemanly man who defends his stands and seeks justice with unwavering resolve. He is said to possess clear astute legal knowledge valuable to the office.
Mrs J J Heinlein of Washington arrives for an extended visit with Miss Clara Downey of Sidney and Mrs A B Johnson of the South divide. The sisters had not met in nineteen years. Mrs Heinlein, widow of a Methodist minister, makes her home in the city where her two sons in law work for the government.
In compliments to band, Wednesday evening Mrs 3 Bixby entertained in honor of the Juvenile band of which her son Harry is a member. Invitations went to the lady friends of the band boys and a jolly social followed with delightful refreshments. The boys listen for another summons.
Mayor E. W. Ziebert water commissioner C. M. Wright and Electric Service Co. manager A. S. Hardy traveled to Denver early this week and bought a new high capacity motor and pump for the city water plant. The stronger equipment will meet rising demand and improve system reliability.
Nat Reece returns to town to open a summer carnival starting August 8. He presents Gay Paree Human Butterfly High Diving Dogs and new acts The Merry Whirl The Deep Sea Diving Princess Nell trick pony and a Wonderland Show plus three pit shows including a snake with a mermer Wild Rose and a den of alligators. Reese's Military Brass Band will play free concerts daily. Last year poor weather caused losses but attendees praised the high quality entertainment.
After a week of fasting and meditation the speakers aim to move into the new Gapen block this Saturday. They face a colonial scale setup with no business refused though copy may be set in alleys or on drugs. The move tests patience as they work through the trying ordeal and hope patrons overlook past sins.
A warning text notes that when a carriage nears a home the sheriff is after you with the word sheriff painted on both side panels. It advises dropping into the cellar and pulling the stair to hide, as the word can be heard from afar.
North Platte will host two games this Sunday and Monday July 23 24. Sidney travels for a thirty day tour starting July 29 with two return games at Ft Morgan Colo and stops in Schuyler and Columbus before returning via the Union Pacific with additional games en route.
The Hick Land Company is formed by O. P. Bink and son Otto and will operate from an office in the Uberfelder block. The notice also mentions visiting Cheyenne residents Mr and Mrs John Halston and two children en route from Broadwater. The firm promises made to measure and guaranteed fit or no sale, noting lines about linen and clothing.
Misa Bertha Kacera arrived Wednesday from Imperial California for a few weeks visit with her parents Mr and Mrs V F Kacera. Advertisement from Overfelder Clothing Co offers spring and summer suits and pants at nearly half price and describes a sacrifice sale.
The Nebraska Experimental Substation at North Platte tests a five year crop rotation for Cheyenne county like conditions. Rotate fields into winter wheat corn oats or barley and fallow one field yearly while four fields grow crops. Seed rates and moisture, manuring notes, and yield comparisons illustrate optimal sowing and timing to maximize profit under varying drought and soil conditions. The article urges watching North Platte results with interest.
At the Democratic County Central Committee meeting five delegates were chosen for the Democratic State Convention in Grand Island next Tuesday. Delegates are Joseph Oberfelder J W McDaniel James Tucker Chas P Chambers and John Daugherty. The delegation is uninstructed with a majority favoring initiative referendum and opposed to county option. Oberfelder was elected chairman Rilen secretary and Lehmkuhl treasurer.
Clay Robinson & Company reports from South Omaha on July 20 1910 describe a mixed cattle market with liberal receipts and grazing cattle dominating. Better cattle hold steady while common and feeder lots suffer declines. prices quoted for western steers and cows range from about 4.25 to 5.75 per hundredweight with notes that corn crop outcomes will influence future supplies.
Citizens welcome discussion of a possible new telephone service while lacking details. Residents praise current efficiency and hope for improvements if plans move forward.
Take advantage of our midsummer cleaning up sale with goods in all departments offered at greatly reduced prices. Ober Elder Clothing Co highlights a storewide discount event.
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