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Newspaper

Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1914

Page

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Memorial and Decoration Day Observed at Sidney

Veterans and citizens observed Memorial and Decoration Days with union services at the Methodist church and a large parade to cemeteries. At 2 o clock a filled Tobin opera house heard an updated program including addresses by J TL Melintosh, songs by the choir, recitations, and a benediction by Rev. Garrett. The Telegraph thanks participants and lists veterans present.

Sidney Iflag Methodist Church Hayes Tobin Opera House Dorothy Thornburg Grace Hornaday Bliss Barker Doty Swain Georgia Martin Grace Foster Columbia Teseese J. TL MelIntosh Gerrett S. Sheffer A. B. Johnson F.C. Johnson H. A. Brockway We A. Hornaday Mr. Metz Mr. Jones J. R. Williams Chas. Hower August Granneman T. B. Dawson H. V. Redington Geo. Peters A. J. Withers C. P. Davis

No Decision Game Between Potter School and Sidney Juniors

Potter School boys hosted Sidney Juniors for a lively baseball clash. Sidney led early and Potter briefly took the lead but the game ended unfinished after sideline crowd interference as bases were loaded and an overthrow entered the stands. Officials and players deplored the abrupt finish and hoped for a rematch.

Potter School Sidney Potter Boys Potter Sidney Rooters

Marius Christensen Joins Sidney Post Office as Clerk

Marius Christensen has entered the service of his Uncle Samuel and taken a clerkship in the Sidney post office. The grade of the office will be raised on July 1st, and this will entitle Postmaster Mcintosh to an additional clerk. We predict that Marius here, as he always has else where, will make good.

Marius Christensen Samuel Sidney Post Office Mcintosh Marius

Fifteen Scholars Graduate From Sidney High School

The Sidney High School commencement on Friday May 29 marked graduation for the largest class yet, with 15 scholars honored. The opera house overflowed as Klein's orchestra performed, Miss Johnson led the class song, Rev. Hayes gave the invocation, and Irene Sweet delivered the salutatory. The program included piano duets, class history and prophecy, a vocal duet, and the valedictory by Henrietta Shoemaker. Emcee J L McIntosh urged focus on life as well as livelihood and praised the school’s best-ever year.

Sidney High School Kruse Methodist Church Commercial Club Room Klein Miss Johnson Dorothy Hart E. J. Hayes Irene Sweet Miss Sweet Edith Martin Fern Johnson Emma Rihn Viola Chambers Miss Neubauer Nellie Armstrong Miss Armstrong Frances Hart Florence Merifield Fred Parks Fred Shereniece Miss Lindsey Marius Christensen Marius Blaine Grabill Alvah Buzza Blaine Alvah Henrietta Shoemaker Shoemaker J. L. McIntosh Board of Education

Western Nebraska Bar Association Meets in Pleasant Session

The Western Nebraska Bar Association held its second annual meeting in Lincoln with about fifty members present. Judge Grimes and others spoke on law topics, Judge Wrobart was elected president, and a closing banquet followed an automobile drive. The gathering praised for promoting professional spirit and urging legislative simplification of law administration.

Western Nebraska Bar Association Grimes M. BF. Crosby North Platte C. A. Murray Denver J. J. Halligan F. A. Wright H. H. Wilson Lincoln Wrobart 17Th Judicial District A. Cook J. Ramigh Gothenburg P. R. Halligan Lexington North Divide Krueger

Sidney Ball Team Organizes For Business

The Sidney Base Ball Club was organized this week with about 80 dollars subscribed by citizens. The grandstand seats were shaded and wired for spectator protection. First game is at Sterling tomorrow with a return here next Sunday. Team: Chas Mann, L Bartholemew, Dr. Bliss, Joe Simodymes, Joe Fine, Art Closman, Sam Fine, Blaine Grabill, G Doran. Substitutes Russell Dedrick and Alfred Bentley. Chase Mann elected manager and treasurer, Joe Simodymes captain.

Sidney Sterling Chas. Mann L. Bartholomew Dr. Bliss Joe Simodymes Joe Fine Art Closman Sam Fine Blaine Grabill G. Doran Russell Dedrick Alfred Bentley Chase Mann

Will Build New Elevator At West Front Street Corner

At a Wednesday directors meeting of C. W. Hornaday Mosse & Grain Company a contract was awarded to Van Ness Construction Co of Fairbury Nebraska to build a 20 000 bushel capacity grain elevator and warehouse on the company lots at the corner of West Front Street and Vine. Completion is set for August 1.

C. W. Hornaday Mosse & Grain Company van Ness Construction Co Fairbury Neb West Front Street Vine

Pastor Resigns to Become Traveling Salesman

Rev. J. H. Utesch resigns his pastorate and takes a position as traveling salesman. Mrs Utesch and their two children left early this week for Laramie Wyoming to join relatives and plan a summer outing at Estes Park Colorado.

J. H. Utesch Utesch Laramie Wyo Estes Park Colo

Mailing list notice for Hornaday’s phone 23

Want your name on our mailing list. Tell us. Hornaday’s phone 23.

Hornaday

Cheyenne Frontier Days Coming to Sidney

Special district court session Wednesday showcased local publicity for Cheyenne Frontier Days acts in Sidney on June 17 with Irwin Brothers Wild West Show promising authentic western sport feats and a large international cast. Judge Grimes presided, settling Bentley vs Space contract and First National Bank vs Baldwin matters while divorces for Bessie Ke Davis and Myrtle Hammond were granted. Ray Fales pled guilty to stealing eighty dollars from Otto Boetcher and received an indeterminate sentence.

Irwin Brothers Sidney Cheyenne Wyoming Salinas California Pendleton Oregon Winnipeg Calgary Canada Grimes Bar Association Bentley Vs. Space First National Bank Baldwin Swenson Bessie I. Foster John M. Foster Bessie KE Davis Myrtle Hammond James Hammond Ray Fales Otto Boetcher Front Street

Witting of the Teachers at Sidney High School

Miss Morgan resigns as principal to take the Hebron post and summer at home. W A Pond leaves for Linworth Ohio. Miss Florence Meade will vacation in Racine Wisconsin. Miss McKercher resigns and visits country friends. Frank W Leger of Germantown Nebraska to succeed. Lena Starrett leaves for St Joseph Missouri and will teach eighth grade at Scottsbluff next year. Lucy Ingersoll visits Hot Springs South Dakota and Denver. Mabel Johnson returns to Kearney for vacation.

Morgan Sidney High School Hebron W. A. Pond Linworth Ohio Florence Meade Racine Wis McKercher Frank W. Leger Germantown Neb Leger Peru State Lena Starrett St. Joe Scottsbluff Lucy Ingersoll Hot Springs S. D Denver Mabel Johnson Kearney

Krueger's Lake Draws Sidney Residents for Sunday Outing

Krueger's Lake near Sidney attracted over a hundred visitors last Sunday as picnics and fishing thrived in ideal weather. The lake, owned by Richard Krueger, lies six miles from Sidney and offers free access as a courteous gesture appreciated by those enjoying the shade and swimming.

Krueger Sidney Richard Krueger

Braham Family Plans Summer in Pennsylvania and Alliance

Mrs. W. J. Braham and her son Dale depart Wednesday for Grove City Pennsylvania to spend the summer with Mrs Braham's father. Prof Braham will teach eight weeks at the Alliance Junior Normal. Their home is leased for the season to H E Gapen and F A Gapen.

W. J. Braham Dale Grove City Penn

How to Water Lawns for a Healthier Grass

The U S Department of Agriculture explains proper lawn care. Avoid shallow watering and aim for deep soil soaking twice weekly or weekly with a gentle spray. Divide the lawn into six parts and water each evening to prevent root exposure and drought damage during hot July winds.

U. S. Department of Agriculture U S. Department of Agriculture

Iron plates dumped on Burlington track near Lorenzo

A large set of iron plates was dumped on the Burlington track near Lorenzo on Thursday, risking a serious wreck. A railroad employee in a speeder struck the obstruction shortly before a southbound passenger train’s due time, badly damaging the speeder. A negro tramp, recently put off a freight at Lorenzo, was suspected and rounded up by Sheriff McDaniel, now jailed awaiting a hearing.

Carlessly Burlington Lorenzo McDaniel

Sweet party heads west for Colorado mountain trip

E. J. Sweet and daughter Irene with Clara Hand departed Monday by land for a month in the northwest Colorado mountains. Irene’s health has been poor recently, and the excursion aims to restore her health upon return.

E. J. Sweet Irene Clara Hand Colorado

Yard leveled and seeded as grass comes in bright green

The court yard has been leveled and smoothed and sown to grass seed. Custodian Huff waters diligently as grass germinates and grows in lush green, signaling a quick finish to the landscaping work.

Huff Emerald Isle

Geo Pee Sells Stone Barn Interest to Harry Selch

Geo Pee sold his stake in the Stone Barn to Harry Selch in a transfer completed Thursday. The deal concludes Pee's involvement and places Selch as the new owner of the interest.

Geo. Pee Harry Selch

Nebraska Panama Pacific Dollar Day proclaimed by governor

Governor John H. Morehead proclaims June 17 as Nebraska Panama Pacific Dollar Day. Nebraskans are urged to contribute one dollar to fund a Nebraska building at the Panama-Pacific International Exposition, with bronze medallions offered in return. Lieutenant Governor McKelvie leads fundraising, supporting a bungalow style exposition home and Nebraska resource showcases.

Nebraska State of Fam Moving Pictures

Sidney Brodbeck-Cleveland Sidney wed by county judge

Cleveland Sidney and Sophie Brodbeck both of Denver were united in marriage by County Judge Gapen at his office on May 30. Catherine Greenlee returns from Riverton Neb for family time and a new car. She taught at Riverton High School the past two years and plans to work nearer home next year. Ella Erickson returns home after weeks in the east including hospital time, visiting Michigan relatives, and shows improved health.

Sidney—Brodbeck Cleveland Sidney Sophie Brodbeck Denver Gapen Catherine Greenlee Riverton Neb Riverton High School Ella Erickson Marlless Michigan

Simms and Sister Dugan Visit North Divide Farm Plans New Home

Wm Simms and his sister Mrs Dugan came from the North Divide Thursday. Simms owns about 800 acres in crops this year and reports the prospects as the best he has seen. He plans building a modern new house on the farm.

Wm. Simms

McIntosh Rebuilds Porch Adds Up-to-Date Plans

Jas L. McIntosh has rebuilt his porch and repainted his residence using modern plans, enhancing its appearance and making it one of the town’s finest homes.

Jas. L. McIntosh

Spend the dollar in the Wonder Basement

A brief item notes spending guidance tied to the Wonder Basement and references Hornaday’s Phone 23 as a contact or contact point for the notice.

Wonder Hornaday

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M. E. Church Opera House Amer Jor Gkee Weeee Jaincoln Gettysbore Clayton Radcliffe Helen Lancaster Harold Simon M. Ramella Sidney, Neb District Court Judge Grimes Cash Grocery C. W. Hornaday Mdse. & Grain Co Morehead Oberfelder & Co
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