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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1916
Page
1
A clear alarm last Monday drew a large crowd of city fire responders to Ward three. The hose cart led the rush around the block as firefighters of all ages and affiliations battled a small blaze in an ash heap behind a residence until extinguished by a number 12 brogan.
A band of Sid ney’s hopefuls Clayt Radcliffe Earl Kratz J L Tewell Fred King and Jim Mc Lernon set out from home in Radcliffe’s car with Kratz shooting to seek a northeast passage into America. They reach Broadwater and party all night before breakfast at Scottsbluff then continue through Torrington Wyoming Harrisburg Kimball and home by eleven p m Monday praising their borderlands voyage
A Saturday evening gathering at Miss Jessie McCann’s home marked a last jovial send off before she heads to Colorado for the summer. Nine guests kept the hosts and neighbors awake with lively jest, luncheon at eleven thirty, then overnight slumber in relays. Morning photos on the back porch followed by breakfast prepared by the girls, and they dispersed as churchgoers began their day.
A. F. Anthony, Fred Livingston, Ben Dare and Joe Madden left Monday and returned Saturday to Southern Colorado on a land looking expedition. They observed promising land and enjoyed their time away. Dare owns 320 acres in southern Colorado likely to be irrigated. The party explored the mountains and reached halfway up Pike's Peak, viewing Colorado Springs, Boulder, Denver and other places.
Sidney's ball team traveled to Potter on No. 19 and returned on No. 4 with no scalp to show. Art Closman and Joe Simodynes pitched, Lee Daniel starred behind the plate, and Dewey Darnell impressed with prize catches. Potter edged Sidney 10-9 after a late rally, with many local fans and several Potter spectators in attendance.
The Frances Willard Union met in regular session at the home of Mrs. Rose Harper on June 2 1916. Members discussed work for Nebraska dry campaign. Flower Mission day features included baskets of flowers, a song The Mission of Flowers, readings by Mrs. Knox and Mrs. Shoemaker, and a luncheon hosted by Mrs. Harper.
The Sidny Base Ball Club prepares a grand opera house benefit tonight to aid the team. The event is described as democratic and widely inviting with efforts to ensure a socially and financially successful affair. Attendees are urged to bring partners and dance for the national game as played in Sidney.
The band concert last Sunday evening pleased fastidious listeners though the crowd was small outdoors. With warmer weather the group is counted upon as the chief entertainer for Sunday evenings, attracting more attention as the season progresses.
A brief item notes Sidney Lumber Company announces finance terms offering six percent money flow as part of a home building program. Details remain unclear due to fragmented OCR but indicate corporate planning for construction lending.
The corner stone of the LeSeuer lumber office was laid Tuesday with a simple ceremony. A box of documents was placed inside, including typewritten current accounts, a county circular, issues of the Sidney Telegraph, and local financial records showing a debt around 130000 dollars. The Telegraph, founded in 1873, is Sidney’s oldest business, followed by Le Seuer Yards established in 1882 by A. Pease.
The Platte Valley Daily, issued from Scottsbluff Nebraska, launches with A B Wood Jong Wisner and R J Dober backing the venture. The weekly Scottsbluff Star-Herald will continue, while the Platte Valley Daily aims to boost the entire valley with impartial coverage and strong advertising.
The Telegraph used a cut furnished by Lée Daniels for Sidney's 1916 graduates and did not credit his name in last week's write up. The correction notes that Mr. Daniels supplied the cut and that Mr. Leroy Martin, longtime Sidney School board director, presented the diplomas to the class. A senior flagged the unintentional error.
Dr Frazey his wife and Ila returned Friday from a mission to Shelby Iowa to accompany the body of Dr Frazeys only brother who died in Burns Wyoming after thirty six hours illness from appendicitis The brother's home was in Hillsdale but he went to Burns for dental work The body was buried in Shelby beside the parents He is survived by a wife and two children two sisters Miss Olive Frazey of Shelby and Mrs Alteribern of Savannah Illinois were guests enroute to Hillsdale to comfort their bereaved sister in law
A Sidney boy named Kenneth Reisdorf was struck by a fast moving automobile while roller skating near his home. He suffered a severe cut under the chin and temporary dizziness but recovered after daily dressings. the vehicle owner George Young from eastern parts of the state offered reparations and expressed regret.
The W. G. T. U. contest at Center Church last Sunday night drew supporters from Sidney and beyond. Miss Mildred James won first prize amid musical performances by local youth, with cars from Sidney transporting seven passengers each to the event and a nude collection taken for Center Church.
R. R. Sheffer of Toledo head book keeper for the Overland auto company traveled to Cheyenne with his wife and the company’s chief manager S. Sheffer after a depot meeting with his son en route to California. They returned Thursday, reporting profitable work on orders.
On Wednesday Reuben Crock, working on the new academy building, was struck by a wheelbarrow load of cement from an elevator on the second floor. The cement cut a three inch wound to the bone while his head remained protected by a drooping felt hat. He is under care but able to be on the streets.
County Judge Chambers returned from Excelsior Springs Missouri after leaving Mrs Chambers for longer treatment. She has suffered recurrent attacks of erysipelas for a year and it is hoped the waters will effect a cure. She is accompanied by Mrs Clarence Chambers and Mrs Otto Kurz who are also taking the baths.
Flag Day events will be observed at the Christian church on June 14 in the evening. The program includes music drills and speaking with all citizens invited to participate. Volunteers are sought and soldiers and their wives have reserved seats. The program follows the president’s call for national unity. Practice for participants is scheduled for Wednesday evening next week.
Sidney bustled with shoppers as two busy days draw crowds. At three o clock last Saturday eighty one autos were parked near the American Bank corner. Cars filled spaces out of sight and garages ran at full capacity. No unusual event occurred during ordinary shopping errands.
Phillip Train Gleason and Olive Guard Close, both of Denver, were granted a license on June 1. No return of the marriage has been made.
Nicklaus Francis Riés and Mary Stapiton of Sidney wed on June 6 in Judge Chambers office. The ceremony occurred in a simple legal setting with the judge presiding.
Carl Ujalmar Osberg and Serina Leafdale both of Leafdale were granted a license to wed on June 7. No return has been made as Get.
On May 27 1916 at seven oclock at the Methodist parsonage Rev A J May joined Albert Lane and Mabel Evanns in marriage. Witnesses were Mr and Mrs W J Shoemaker Lane is brother of Mrs Rose West of Dalton. Bride is a Dalton public school teacher from York Nebraska. They will reside near Dalton as permanent citizens.
On Tuesday afternoon at 4:00 PM Mr C Henry Rogers of Proctor Colorado and Miss Callie Loretta Bowman of Peetz Colorado were married by Rev A J May at the Methodist parsonage. Present were the bride’s mother Mrs Bowman and sister and her husband Mr and Mrs Ivan Eldridge who witnessed the ceremony. The couple are well known and respected with many friends wishing them happiness and few sorrows.
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