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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1921
Page
15
John Hendricks of Dalton visited the city Thursday. Many births announced include sons born to Bow man June 11 Reynolds June 13 McGrane June 12, and Nel gon June 10 plus daughters to Braver June 11 and Goodwyn June 11. Various residents from Dalton Sidney Gurley Weyerts and other towns visited or transacted business in Sidney and nearby areas this week.
James McMullan travels to Denver with his uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Jim McNulty to enjoy the summer attractions. Bobby Van Gorder has mostly recovered from injuries after being struck by a car about two weeks ago and lay in a stupor for more than sixty hours.
Mr. David of Belvidere Nebraska and Miss Margaret David of Denver visit the home of Edward, continuing a local social gathering. The brief note records a domestic visit by the two named individuals and their relation to the host.
Mrs D P Evans of Cheyenne visits at the home of her parents Dr and Mrs Murless with two young daughters.
Mrs. C E Couch traveled from Medicine Bow Wyoming to attend the O E S installation and returned home on Thursday.
A terse note laments the town and county courts and urges abolition of related offices to save county expenses, signaling a push for cost cuts in local government.
R. GO. Bond and wife, B. J. Watson and wife, Mr. Michaelman and Mr. Stewart from north of Lodgepole attended in town last Friday to hear the state superintendent speak.
Miss Rachel McElroy county superintendent of Kimball County led a party of constituents to Sidney last Friday to meet with the state superintendent about joint districts and the current redistricting situation.
A columnist argues that mothers shoulder daily household duties beyond the single holiday. She notes mothers wake early to prepare breakfast, manage meals, and run the home while urging family members to share chores and contribute to the household economy after infancy.
After his sharp mood fades the grouch turns to soothing others and easing tensions. His ill temper gives way to busy effort to restore warmer, friendlier spirits among everyone.
A dated, opinionated line notes many pretty girls, comparing them to birds and suggesting they modify nature, then reprove her. The quip implies vanity and reformist critique in a light, satirical tone.
A man who walked with a blind pedlar this week tried to feign sorrow but only came off as anger. The incident suggests tension or distress in the street scene and hints at broader concerns for the blind peddler’s safety and well being.
A playful statement inviting minimal attire under legal limits sparks chatter about community standards. Residents joke about freedom of dress while officials consider modesty guidelines amid summer events.
Commentary notes returning students must relearn geography and physiology after leaving school for the war. It humorously references Vol steady’s monkey wrench, water content of the body, and shifting news counts, urging humility in reporting. The piece quips about news accuracy and ego in leadership.
Two men named Charlie Vest and Rev Ives, described as a pretty pair, were en route to a church convention at Kearney but became stuck between here and North Platte. They may have telephoned their wives from North Platte to say they were coming, though their precise location remains unclear as the situation unfolds. Both husbands and preachers appear in the odd tale, with rumor and worry clouding the journey.
Henry E. Rands of Omaha and Blanche H. Robinson of that city were wed in a ceremony performed by Judge Chambers on June 14. Mabel Halston and Elmer Bowman witnessed the event.
Frank Robert Moray of Gurley and Lillian Marguerite Eigenberg of Gurley were granted a license to wed on the 10th and were married in Gurley last Monday in an elaborate home ceremony.
Ernest Augenstein and Mina Peter, both of Lodgepole, were married at the Lutheran parsonage by Rev. W. F. Peters on the evening of June 13, 1921.
Dr M E Pettibone, dentist, located in the McIntosh block rooms 5 and 6s with telephone access at 419 for appointments and inquiries.
Providence Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star installed a new slate of officers led by Grace Simodges as worthy matron and Leon Fine as worthy patron. The ceremony featured white attire, peony gifts, and a luncheon for about fifty members despite rain.
The Episcopal Guild met last Friday with Mrs A K Greenlee, and continued church activities and charity planning in a small, community gathering.
An especially profitable meeting and a delectable lunch preceded a day change to accommodate the Shrine affair. The next meeting will be on Wednesday of the coming week, with Mrs McNish, arranged on the regular Guild day, Friday.
N. R. Deaver of Belgrade Nebraska visited Sidney this week to look after land interests. He may relocate here if a suitable dwelling and other arrangements can be made.
F. M. Wooldridge is ill this week from appendicitis an old familiar enemy. He endures a good deal with a limited water diet. He does not yet favor operation but his family remains hopeful he will recover without drastic measures.
Mrs Dimery receives her sister Mrs I P Hewitt and her daughter Evelyn from Portland Oregon. They arrived Wednesday and will stay two weeks at the Dimery home then travel to Lincoln and Omaha. They escaped flood waters by traveling and have visited Denver en route.
Mr and Mrs Louis Vogt and Charl ton Bentley drove from Burlington Colorado to visit relatives in the Bentley home over the weekend. They returned Monday. Mrs Charlton Bentley plans to stay a bit longer with relatives who always extend her happy visits.
Clarence M Wright wed Miss Anna Sorenson on a June Sth at the bride's parents home in Danneborg Nebraska. The ceremony was officiated by Reverend Veters. The couple, after a Sidney visit, planned a honeymoon on Mr Wright's Colorado homestead before he resumes work with the Telephone company in central Nebraska.
A detailed report of the Methodist Church Children’s Day program highlighting performances by kindergarten, primary, and junior departments. The event features piano solos, cantatas, a school song, baptism, and a benediction with Rev. T. P. Bennett presiding.
J. C. McNish, president of the American Bank, traveled to Omaha on Tuesday to attend the Bankers Association convention.
Household guests Dr and Mrs D T Ford of Lincoln visit Mrs Ford's parents Mr and Mrs O R K Owen. Mrs Ford was Miss Jeona Owens until a year ago.
Fire crews from the chemical engine arrived at the Peetz slaughter house south of town Thursday night. A cauldron of fare caught fire and about two hundred pounds of the product were lost. The building and other property were saved by prompt chemical action.
Custodian David Huff and other taxpayers protest after dogs destroyed a freshly planted flower bed at the courthouse lawn. Tracks show about three dogs participated, with repeated incidents in Sidney. The piece argues for owners or custodians to have authority to shoot trespassing dogs on the spot to protect the beds.
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