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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1915
Page
1
Sidney prepares for a new amusement next Monday, June 21, featuring five specially built autos and ten players in a cross between a Vanderbilt cup and polo. Held at the fair grounds with 50 cent adult and 25 cent child admission, the event promises high excitement and a hospital hazard note from the sport's risk.
Gurley, a fast-growing town, earns praise as Mr. B Weyerts and his son Henry plan to open a bank with $10,000 capitalization. They have ordered the Telegraph to be delivered to Gurley and expect to start business around August 1.
Herman Ehmke of the North divide drives a team to the stone livery barn when the wagon tongue breaks at a railroad crossing. A ragged end catches a hoof, tearing the horse’s frog and causing a serious injury likely to keep the animal from work for a long time. The horse remained in town at Veterinary Zike’s hospital. The runaway ends near Hellwig's shop with a broken wagon.
Tuesday an all day picnic was enjoyed at Kreuger's lake by the Methodist classes of boys taught by Mr. Owen and Mrs May. There were twenty five in all on this pleasant day, all going down in autos. A group of boys who for once admitted and looked the part had enough to eat.
Cheyenne County Nebraska Board of Equalization met June 15 1915 at Court House Sidney to compare assessor values and determine adjustments. June 16 1915 all members present with Louis Wasem as chairman. cattle in Sidney Precinct raised ten percent after comparison. continued valuation checks and adjourned.
On Monday near town C A Glassburn found John Gillespie’s team moving a cultivator in a field and discovered Gillespie ill. He died within minutes after hospital arrival, likely pneumonia. The hermit-like man lived 35 years in the area, was frugal and solitary, and left no close ties or mourners. Coroner Parks took the body for burial Tuesday at 2.00 PM.
Charles Maginnis, owner of I-Be-Dam, plans to enter the notorious bucking horse in the Frontier Days contests at Cheyenne July 21 to 24. Maginnis bets on the horse winning the world championship, noting I-Be-Dam has repeatedly been named the worst bucker at 1914 Frontier and Wyoming State Fair events. He claims the horse has been idle since last September and will need coaching to face the arena.
Gurley ten miles north on the Burlington will have a new frame schoolhouse for 50 pupils. District No 138 awarded the contract last Saturday to Mc Daniels and Antrim for 1979, with completion by September 1. Structure measures 28 by 44 feet.
Mr and Mrs W H McEldowney and Mrs Fish formed an auto party from Chappell who stopped overnight Friday with J J Parks and his family during a local social gathering in the area.
Mrs McQueen and her children of the Pacific House are visiting relatives in Kansas City, staying with family during the trip.
A. R. LeSeuer this week assumed control of the old Wellner property on the north side a half block or four lots in size and shape.
Construction of John White’s residence progresses on the north side, east of the McAleese hospital building, with framing and site work continuing as crews advance toward completion.
Miss Mabel Brewer departs Tuesday afternoon for a two week visit in Colorado. She plans to stop at Hillsdale Brush and Fort Morgan during the trip.
Attorney J. M. Swenson came back Wednesday from eastern Nebraska after disposing of a Colorado land parcel during his trip.
Mrs Grace Sympoynes accompanied the Wath’s in their car as far as North Platte where she visited a few days with her friend Miss Mayme McMichael.
Mr and Mrs J L Miller of Denver traveled by auto to Bridgeport and stayed with Mrs King and Mrs J Sym pdynes for Wednesday and Wednesday night. They continued their journey on Thursday morning.
A tourist car, described as beautiful and almost spotless, passed through on Tuesday. Neighbors debated whether it had just been washed after muddy conditions or if it descended in pure state from Mars, noting its pristine appearance.
J. W. McDaniel and J. W. McDaniel Jr. went to Alliance Tuesday for the stock show and to meet with the County Sheriffs in convention. J. W. Jr. stays until tomorrow while Sheriff McDaniel returns Thursday morning.
Mrs Eckert and children visited relatives with Norv Eckert. C E Harper and family spent Sunday with them and all returned in the Harper car, showing a six seat vehicle can transport eleven.
Mrs J J Mcintosh entertained the Bridge club Wednesday afternoon with a usual number of ladies present. Three substitutes filled in for members away on summer trips Miss Anne Radcliffe Miss Alma Kime and Mrs Joseph Sympdynes. Mrs Ed Swatzlander won the prize. The luncheon was delicious.
On Sunday June 5 Mrs Nick Treinen planned a birthday surprise for her, but bad weather spoiled the party. Her children and friends later held an informal gathering on the following Thursday, with gifts including a leather chair from the children. Mrs Treinen plans to celebrate annually.
Misses Clara and Vera Hand have returned from a week long visit with relatives in Colorado near Sterling.
Mrs Worden and her daughter Elizabeth departed late last week to visit relatives in Norfolk and Omaha, extending the family visit to two Nebraska cities.
Mrs S A Wallick traveled to Omaha last Friday as her father faced a very critical health crisis with recovery uncertain.
C L Mann spent last Sunday in the McMichael home in North Platte, a recurrence described as becoming too frequent to be strictly news.
Miss Nellie Armstrong accepts a position in the Sidney Mercantile store to fill the dry goods department vacancy created by Miss Mabel Closman on July 1.
Miss Myrtle Hiett arrived Wednesday to visit with the home folks for six weeks. She is now located at Long Beach California and likes her situation very much. She must return to California in time to visit the Exposition.
Fred Vath and family began their trip to Omaha early Thursday. They plan a leisurely route with several stops to gain firsthand insight into the state and nation, aiming for an intimate experience of the country’s breadth.
Lodgepole resident Fred Lehmkuhl appeared before the board of equalization on Thursday to request a higher assessment. One member noted he is possibly the only person to seek a raise, while another quipped We are Missourians or perhaps they spell it razed.
J O Patterson returned Saturday last week from a week in the east. He attended the Druggist convention in Omaha. Mrs Patterson accompanied him and remained for a longer visit at different places. She is now in Lafrence Nebraska.
Auto tourists stream through the area in large numbers signaling wealth, with Brewer's garage sheltering ten tourist cars Tuesday evening and fewer on prior nights. Owen's garage has handled 160 Ford cars this season and is behind on orders. Two new Ford owners are D. P. Bills and Mr. Linn of Kimball.
Two Methodist Sunday school classes enjoyed a fine picnic at Kreuger's lake on Wednesday night riding home in a hay rack. They were chaperoned by Mr. and Mrs. O. R. Owen. The groups were the young ladies T. T W class and the young men W. M. C. class. Despite frosty air, lively spirits prevailed as they finished the walk home.
Coming on or about June 26 the Midget Minstrels offer a show. Watchfully wait. The work is ours. The Sidney Minstrel Co presents the act with a lively variety program and expected laughs.
The smallest chauffeur Leon Cameron traveled with A M Signor Jr and a party of five autoists from the east to the west coast stopping in Sidney for a visit. Cameron drew a crowd at Brewer's garage as a plain tourist not an exhibition, while six year old Dutch Costello stood nearby. The group endured fifteen days of continuous rain and deep mud on the journey.
William Ritchie Jr. resigns as general manager of the teachers casualty under writers to join a Bridgeport law firm with G. J. Hunt. Ritchie, a former teacher and county superintendent, studied law at the state university and has long promised to return to western Nebraska.
Karl J. Trognitz of Sidney marries Alice E. McGinnis of Kimball in Kimball Nebraska on June 12 1915 with Judge Bellows officiating at the bride’s home. The couple will reside with Karl’s parents in Sidney until building their own home. The Telegraph extends best wishes.
Two Cheyenne County youths Sidney Krei and Marie Weitzel slipped away to Sterling and were married on June 8. The couple are Cheyenne County residents and local details are sparse.
Roy Tennant of Golden Colorado and Miss Madeline Rosen ham of Denver were married here by the judge on June 138th.
Frank M. Pearce of Kansas and Miss Margaret M. Robinson of Colorado were married by the county judge on Tuesday, June 15, in a simple ceremony.
A fast moving couple arrived in town to marry at the courthouse but an argument with Judge Chambers delayed the ceremony. The bride allegedly padded her age and the couple then sped away toward Colorado, pursued by authorities.
Mrs Alexander has been visiting Dr Scott and family in Lodge Pole and was in the city on Wednesday traveling the Dakota route.
Cheyenne county suit against B F Johnson, tied to Morgan of the American bank collapse, was postponed to the last Monday in July. Cheyenne seeks roughly 14 000 after prior payments and interest, with Morrill county share and attorney fees. Edson Rich offered 6 500 to compromise. board may pursue Morrill county involvement before trial.
Reedley California paper features local high school pupils including Joseph Sharmer in three group photos with baseball and basketball teams and school paper staff. Barbara Elter shown as graduate class poet with her poem. Rev Whitehouse and Mrs Whitehouse attend graduation prayers and a party. Recital by Lori Fuller noted at Lyon home with Catherine Lyon and Ruth Shaver. Assemblyman L B Cary receives Cheyenne County reception tribute.
Rail notes report increased westbound travel on the Union Pacific with Train 19 especially heavy. The Sidney wrecking derrick has returned from Cheyenne repairs. Rumor says a second section may be added to trains 19 and 20. Öfficers Jeffers and Adams transit Sidney in a special car en route to Cheyenne. Trognitz returns after leave for ceremonies. The railroad men hope for smooth sailing on the long road and wonder who’s next.
Auto polo event set for Monday at Sidney Fair Grounds. Organizers invite car enthusiasts to watch perilous riding stunts and high speed runs, with prizes for top drivers and public admission details to follow.
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