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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1906
Page
1
Telegraph's Tidings notes weddings and social events in Sidney with signs of prosperity. It reports the Burlington contractor visits prairie fire claims settlement, crop prospects rise in Cheyenne county, and a plan for county convention. Also covered are school elections, denatured alcohol tax effects, local residents returning, a Bridgeport hearing, Independent Telephone dispute resolved, and local water works discussion.
A Saturday evening storm in Sidney brought wind rain hail and lightning. Lightning struck Charlie Hornaday's house and the Union Pacific ice house causing fires and damaged wiring. Wind toppled Chas Howard windmill and cupolas at Mrs Carley's home. Some lights and telephones failed but overall limited damage. The rain soaked vegetation.
The Fourth of July committee plans a full day of events with speeches music games contests and fireworks. Notable participants include Sidney Bass Band Rey Sullivan Sylo Miss Annie Stuht Mr. Elicespie Edward McLernon Hon Robert E Barrett Miss Rodevene Britton and Miss Rushlu Mart with the Sidney Brass Band performing America. Attendees from town and country are invited to join for a memorable day.
A proposal suggests opening a rest room on July 4 for those who need a peaceful space. It should be a comfortable, spacious room near the crowd with chairs and cool water, aimed at mothers and others needing a quiet break. If feasible, arrange for this public amenity.
Maurice D. Tinsman and Hilma Pierson both of Sidney wed Tuesday evening at the bride’s parents home with Rev. J. S. Leamer officiating. They plan to visit Denver before returning to Sidney to start married life. A son was born to Mr and Mrs C J Osborn on Monday.
June 18 1906 county board met with R Emanuelson W C Dugger J B Halston and R E Barrett. They approved minutes and canceled 1894 95 Thornburg tax after double assessment and audited road and bridge claims. Road and bridge work approved with bids and filing deadlines set. Bonded officials appointed and bank depository extended to 1907. Adjourned to July 23 1906.
Official record of the Sidney Nebraska Board of Equalization across June 14 to 19 1906. Members present daily, valuations reviewed corrected errors and comparisons. John Jenik Lodgepole precinct had assessment raised 700 dollars while E Fenske failed to appear and had assessment set. J R Birdwell and Otto Perso improvements reduced by 50 dollars each.
The Village Board meets June 15 with A. K. Greenlee chairing and approves ordinances for general revenue and electric light service for 1906. An annual village expenditure ordinance is read twice. The clerk must ask Union Pacific if water supply would cease if the village builds its own plant.
Moving railroad activity in Wyoming Colorado and Utah includes trips by J R Willians Supt Anderson Foreman Woodward and others as crews replace roofs inspect brakes and conduct examinations. The Union Pacific announces July 1 local passenger fare cuts of 3 cents per mile reducing Missouri River to Denver and other interstate routes.
Henry Laaker and Miss Louise Fischer were married at the German Lutheran church ten miles southeast of Sidney with Rev Insgelman officiating. A large gathering attended the 10 a.m. ceremony and joined a wedding dinner and celebration at the bride’s parents’ home before the couple plans to reside twelve miles south of Sidney on a well stocked ranch.
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