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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1913
Page
1
Joe McDonald succumbs to injuries suffered Sunday after a half broken horse he rode at the St. George ranch bucked him, leaving him paralyzed and dying Monday. Funeral held at the parents’ Sidney home with fellow ranch workers as pallbearers. he survived by a mother two sisters and a step father MMM Duggan.
Mr Jackson must vacate his second hand store by August 10, allowing start of the Hornaday Merchandise and Grain Company building on the lot. Once this section is finished the adjacent facing Second Street section will rise. For now Hornaday and McIntosh rooms are joined by arches to provide temporary quarters for the company.
Ben Henderson and his bride hosted a West town housewarming that drew about fifty visitors who arrived with dogs pigs and calves filling the rooms. The Henderson brothers supplied endless refreshments including cake coffee fruit and ice cream. The couple will remember the night long after their wedding day.
Fresh bottled milk every morning offered for delivery across the city. Contact the St. George Ranch by phone to arrange service and start daily milk delivery.
The county reports a total property valuation of 13,693,235 this year up from 12,872,540, an increase of 820,395. Assess ed valuation stands at one-fifth of these totals. Items include planos player attachments, musical instruments, diamonds, automobiles, watches, carriages, and phonographs among others. Improved land rose from 120,260 to 144,586 acres while unimproved land slightly declined from 534,150 to 533,802 acres.
One of the most interesting ball games on the local diamond occurred last Sunday between Cheyenne and the Sidney team. Brown of Cheyenne homered, Sidney's McGowan drove in a run, and Ferry and Symphemus of Sidney added hits and later Joe Fine delivered a three bagger to put Sidney ahead. Final score shows Sidney winning after a tight ninth inning. Umpire Burkhardt.
E C Stockwick reports from Cheyenne County that a average crop is expected this fall after heavy rains. Wheat oats corn and potatoes should mature well, with stand quality improving. Some fields yield eighteen to thirty bushels per acre. Dalston area may reach that level. Harvest events at Peetz planned around September 20. The outlook highlights strong land sales, bank deposits around 650000, and Cheyenne County potential for newcomers.
M. J. Taylor, associated with contractor Hiscock all summer, departed for Broken Bow Thursday after a telegram summoned him home. His father’s large ranch lay in the tornado path, with several buildings demolished, requiring Taylor’s help to rebuild.
Mrs. M. E. Banta returned Wednesday from a two week summer outing that included Salt Lake City. She was accompanied by her daughter Mrs. E. C. Davis of Atlanta Iowa. They visited interesting places and met several friends touring the west.
V. Klein has been improving his residence at Lodgepole this week with bath plumbing and wiring work in progress. Ramella Hardy and Taylor of Sidney have been handling the labor on the project.
Attorneys J. J. McIntosh and W. P. Miles traveled to Harrisburg on Wednesday to attend official proceedings at the Banner County district court.
Sidney Nebr July 18 1913 village trustees meet with vote approving minutes and licenses. Dogs ordered tied with all at large killed. Plumbers Wright and Ramella named joint sewer commissioners. Various street and cemetery bills read and allowed. Sidewalks ordered built and a 30 day dog tethering notice issued.
A Sidney search party hunted Sol Faust a wealthy Sterling area farmer believed to be wandering in dementia. Neighbors found his farm bare and animals starved, clothes changed, a five dollar bill left, and tracks suggesting he headed north after leaving Sterling on Wednesday. Sheriff Patterson led the effort with local deputies and medical staff.
A huge promotional display for S Fishman’s department store is planned this week. The poster, described as barn door size, promises a host of attractions and thousands of copies will be printed and circulated. The sale starts next Saturday with professional assistance in mounting the event.
A Carnegie Corporation letter from New York dated July 9 1913 states Carnegie will donate 6500 dollars to erect a Free Public Library Building in Sidney Nebraska. The city must maintain a library at 650 dollars annually and provide a suitable site, with plan approval by Carnegie before spending.
Andrew McAdam, a respected resident about seven miles northeast of Potter, died at eight o’clock Thursday evening after being unconscious for three days from injuries when thrown from a hay rake. His skull was crushed and paralysis followed. He leaves a wife and two grown children, a son and a daughter who is a nurse. The funeral will be held tomorrow.
Joe Swenson came back Thursday morning after a two day business mission in Akron Colorado.
Dr G D Webster will be out of town from Monday until the following Monday to attend to dental practice elsewhere. Patrons are advised Iris office in the Gapen building will be closed during this period.
The Bergmans long in Sidney and now in Lincoln face a legal dispute over whether Rosa Bergman was truly divorced from Daniel Bergman at her July 5 death. An interlocutory decree on July 2 granted Rosa alimony and custody that may not become final for six months. If divorce stands, alimony goes to heirs. if not, Daniel may inherit half the estate and be administrator. The estate includes a $10,000 homestead and half of a $10,000 business block. The case awaits County Judge Risser and district court action to modify the decree. The eldest son Louis Bergman is urged by heirs to be administrator.
Mrs Jack hosted a Thursday bridge gathering with garden flower decor and a full house except Mrs Kruse. Mrs L G Simon stood in for Kruse while Mrs Barlow won high score.
Mrs Charlie Stafford remains near death as presses time. She has been unconscious most of the week due to acute kidney trouble. Medical teams attend her and report no improvement.
Edward Shoemaker returned Wednesday from a week at his father's ranch west of Dalton, marking a brief family ranch visit and travel home.
From St George Dairy comes a promise of fresh milk every day of the year delivered in sanitary bottles. Aiming to reassure customers, the service highlights reliable supply and clean packaging for daily use.
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