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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1906
Page
1
A collection of local notes from Sidney Nebraska covers a circus crowd, eloping couple wedding, community updates on building paint, lighting, and Flag Day observances. It notes A K Goudy’s death near Peru, and Camp bell model farm concerns. Postmaster McLernon’s convention role, real estate purchases, arrests of circus critics, and travel news from Sidney residents are included.
Postmaster McLernon visited Kearney as the summer session began with an address by Superintendent Thomas. He praised the smooth operation and planning of the new program, noting the school’s modern management and the hope for Western Nebraska’s educational revolution, with Peru distant for many teachers.
W B Pate and many teachers will be at North Platte Lincoln Peru Alliance Fremont Kearney Seattle Iowa and Broken Bow this summer as several schools dismiss for break. The exodus reflects a strong trend in teacher departures with Nebraska poised to keep its leading educational stance nationwide.
Miss Agnes Walsh of Cheyenne and Guy Congdon, a Union Pacific clerk, eloped from Cheyenne to Sidney Neb to wed after obtaining a license and facing parental opposition. The couple, united by Father Sullivan, slipped away at 2:30 am Friday, amid travel delays, and were joined by Mr and Mrs Walsh after a chapter of romance and family consent.
Coroner's inquest into John Yaras death at Smeed finds Jim Tures responsible for the murder with a 2x4 plank after a dispute over delivering track gang news to Pine Bluffs. Tures pleaded guilty to murder in the first degree but retracted. bound over to district court. Four witnesses held to $100 bonds. interpreter used for testimony. tone from Kimball Observer adds details from THE TELEGRAPH.
A list of unclaimed letters at the Sidney Nebraska post office dated June 15 106. Names include Bert Redden John Conaughton Harry G Evans James Booth two entries Miss Cather Will Grover Albert Nelson two entries Harry Jones Jos Alexandrite A Beny né Henderson E McLERNON Postmaster.
Don Devine plans an extended visit to St. Jo Missouri. W A Whitney reenters Union Pacific service in Omaha after health related resignation. E Studt improves stockyards approaches for a anticipated sheep and cattle rush. Henry Bangert on U P bridge crew visits home. Flag Day honors at U P round house with Old Glory atop the flagstaff. Charles M Thompson back to duty after Los Angeles Limited wreck near Smeed. UP Hershey Northport line rail steel progress speeds to one mile daily and aims operation within sixty days. Bridgeport stockmen plan a solid cattle train on the new line. Wa A McKeon promoted to assistant superintendent Colorado Division headquartered in Denver. Old timers will be glad to hear of Dill’s advancement.
Mrs Washburn Mina Mattie Washburn and Mrs Radcliffe hosted tea Saturday evening which turned into a Dorcas society surprise. Guests enjoyed light refreshments a musical program and a parting gift of a cut glass almond dish. The event closed with duets of Say not farewell and God be with you as Mrs Washburn prepares to move west.
Land transfers listed include Co A Anderson to F W Whiting et al se 22-15-52 for 500 dollars. T Bright to F E Kaiser set 26-17-50 for 500 dollars. Lincoln Land Co to M W Iddings lot 5 blk 13 Bridgeport for 125 dollars. W Stull to J C Brooks se 33-19-49 for 1 dollar. U P R Co to F Hills all 13-15-48 for 1920 dollars. F Lehmkuhl to A Namath no 8-12-47 for 320 dollars. H Raymond to J B Radnich se 6-16-49 for 1207.36 dollars. C E Harper to 8 Sheffer lots 9 blk 14 Clarkson's add Sidney for 1000 dollars. J M Adams et al to G P Bissell all 35-14-50 for 4800 dollars. Callahan to same all 27-14-50 for 2460 dollars. M B Drake et al to A M Graves ge 24-19-50 for 2800 dollars.
Rev. Luther Kuhlman, president of the General Synod Board of Foreign Missions, will visit Sidney for a day or two and speak at the Lutheran church Tuesday night. The town notes new sidewalks approved and reports no opposition to the ordinance. The marriage of Mattie Griffith and George Dawe occurs today in Douglas Arizona.
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