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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1921
Page
13
Mrs G T Porter from Fremont Nebraska and her husband were in Morgan County Colorado helping shock wheat. She left two children on a blanket while she and her husband worked. Returning she nearly stepped on a ten rattlesnake coiled nearby. her husband killed the snake to prevent a bite.
State headquarters of the Nebraska American Legion plans a monster parade at the Fremont convention from September 29 to October 1 with motion pictures for historical records. Also urged hospitalization for rising tuberculosis among ex servicemen and a $50,000 aid fund to assist veterans in need.
At last Tuesday's meeting the troop voted to camp under Scoutmaster Rev. T Porter Bennett. Booth Lake was chosen as the site and the exact time will be set at the next Tuesday meeting at the Methodist church. All members are urged to attend and new scouts twelve or older may join by seeing the Scoutmaster or being present next Tuesday.
Marie Kaufman four year old daughter of farmer John Kaufman suffered near severing injuries to both legs when ensnared by a grain binder north of Buyard. She was rushed to Leach hospital where amputation of the left leg below the knee was performed and the right leg may be saved if no complications arise. The accident occurred while her father toiled in the field with the binder.
General Order No 27 issued July 1 establishes contact between the War Department and the Bureau of War Risk Insurance to aid ex service men. Adjutants recruiting officers and officers with National Guard and Organized Reserves must assist, obtain forms, help prepare applications, and forward them to the Bureau in Washington.
An old newspaper snippet lists for sale a 1917 touring car body and a 1917 roadster body from SID NEY MOTOR COMPANY. It also advertises Electric Shop supplies and a dentist Dr M E Pettibone with room 54s and phone 419.
A Sidney contingent of about 35 traveled by car to Scottsbluff last Sunday at an invitation from the Country Club. They faced a rough detour via bad lands, enjoyed breakfast at the club house, golf in pairs, and baths and luncheon at Lincoln Hotel. They attended the Scottsbluff ball game where Scottsbluff beat Sterling 6 to 4, with several local and out of town guests present.
Ike Grabill sued Sidney from whitewash, the only man who defeated his partner. Roche made the low score for Sidney on eighteen holes. J. L. McIntosh and H. Hanson each played nine holes in 41, low for Sidney. Scottsbluff proclaimed H. Hanson the tallest man on their links at six feet four and a half.
Walter Huettman of the men’s clothing department at Sidney Mercantile takes a brief break from work. He enjoys a relaxing stay at home with Mrs. Huettman and their new baby preferring not to travel, while he rests in the shade and rises late each morning despite the alarm clock.
George W. Snow to Grant Brady on 1-15-53 for 8000 dollars. Arthur W Sweet and wife to Elmer J Sweet covering lots 3 and 4, block 28 for 100 dollars. Oscar F Scovill and wife to Edwin S Rouse for lots 6 and 6, block 10 Tefft's addition to Potter for 1700 dollars. Daniel R Campbell and wife to Mc Nish Land Company for 37 000 dollars. D R Jones and wife to Frank Klentz SW 31-13-51 for 1 dollar. Patent from United States of America to Henry W Augustine for all 20-17-50.
The Sidney Clearing House Association thanks Sidney merchants for support during Group Seven Nebraska Bankers' Association convention held July 20. Special thanks to the ladies for help with the program and entertainment. Also notes sale of new Ford bodies by Sidney Motor Company and a taxi service advertising line.
The Mayor and City Council authorize the Police Chief and the Keeper of the Dump to distribute poison at the City Dump on August 1 and subsequent dates to exterminate rats and other rodents. City Clerk Fred F. Stephens signs the notice.
The appeal follows Judge Langan’s last week ruling granting the motion to quash service of summons on actress Mary Pickford, to show cause why her divorce should not be set aside. The state attorney general filed his bill of exceptions at Minden courthouse, objecting to the court representing the state at the hearing and to the decree’s effect in halting further state proceedings.
Five new Ford trucks complete with body cab and pneumatic tires offered by Sidney Motor Company. Dr B Charles Pease eye ear nose and throat specialist now located in the Osborne Bids.
The Electric Shop one block east of the American Bank lists a 17 inch steering wheel for Ford cars priced at 4.00, under Sidney Motor Co.
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