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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1923
Page
9
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From The Telegraph files of 14 years ago. Swan Dedrick took charge of the Tobin opera house and families from Gurley and North Platte visited. Cheyenne County endured a blizzard with drifting snow halting trains, snow plows and high school boys helped, four livery teams aided in sending students home.
The Telegraph reports the marriage of Will H Willis and Miss Bya Young of Bridgeport took place at the bride’s home six miles from Camp Clark. Also noted is the infant death of the Harper child from Potter, and Custodian Stubt’s efforts to improve post grounds by removing dead trees.
Laura Van Fleet dies after a three months illness. Government allocates $15,000 for Fort Sidney repairs and improvements. On February 28, 1889 Henry Giegrich and Laura A. Cleburne wed by C. L. T. Fisher. Edictor McBride of the Lodgepole Express suffers a serious mishap when his horse falls on him but remains in the ring.
A party of fourteen from this city rode to Dutch Neck behind two shoeless mules. After five miles the sleigh broke down, forcing the men to pull the vehicle while the girls enjoyed the trip. A blacksmith fixed the broken parts, and the party headed home at daylight. Mothers kept vigil as the tale sparked a search for the returnees until they appeared with the mules in tow.
The Dorcas Society ladies hold a bake sale at Sidney Meat & Provision Company at two o clock on March 10. Committee members include Mrs. Jack Karvanick Mrs. Ella McCarthy Mrs. Otto Hink and W HL Wiker Optometrist at MAR COTTE S Sidney's Jeweler.
A combined notice lists Catholic, Episcopal, and Methodist services with times for masses, Holy Communion, prayers, and Sunday school. It notes attendance effects from the epidemic, announces March 22 special meetings led by Rev Staley, aims for 50 new members, and invites families to Keystone class led by William Kilburn.
The members and friends are urged to attend the 7:30 p.m. congregational meeting during evening worship. Rev. J. P. Nielsen, a returned missionary from Japan, will speak Thursday at 5 p.m. Bible school is at 10 a.m. and includes the lesson Jesus Teaching in the Temple. Choir rehearsal is Friday at 7:15 p.m. Adult study Thursday at 7:15 p.m. Junior Catechetical class Saturday at 1:50 p.m.
The record notes Sunday schedule with a 10 a.m. service followed by an 11 a.m. church worship. Rev Nielsen from Japan will preach. Public invitation extended by Pastor Rev W T Kahse.
The Christian Church announces Foreign Missionary Sunday with missionary style morning services and an evening sermon on First Things First. Joe Daniel will sing, Bible school at 10 a.m., Christian Endeavor at 6:30 p.m. on the Refuge Psalm led by Ora Brooks. Prayer meetings Thursdays at 7:30, choir at 8:15, and a C. E. monthly meeting and social Friday at F. B. Stowe’s home. All are welcome.
Pastor John Hewitson of St Pauls Lutheran invites all to German services at 11 a.m. and English Lenten services at 7 30 p.m. Our Lenten observances draw visitors. Salem Evangelical Lutheran at Gurley offers English service Sundays at 2 30 p.m. and Wednesday 10 a.m. Bible class for International Bible Students Association meets Sundays at 2 p.m. at 102 C Street. Clara Downey, Class Secretary.
The pastor preached at morning and evening services last Sunday stressing faithfulness unto death for the crown of life. He warned that great tragedy lies not in possessions but in their misuse and urged that the one talent man is as vital as the ten talent one when used aright.
The church lists worship at 11 a m Bible school at 9 a m CB at 6 30 p m gospel service at 7 30 p m Westminster Circle will meet Thursday afternoons March 1 and 15. Rev Samuel Light is the pastor.
Arthur Schneidling about 26 lived on a farm three miles NW of Malcolm was fatally hurt when his right arm was torn off and ribs crushed as he was caught in a buzz saw machinery attached to a tractor He died about 7 p m Friday after being brought to Seward.
The State Journal quotes J. I. Robb of Willard Service Station opposing dope in both horses and storage batteries. They warn the boosts are temporary and harm outweighs any short term gain, recommending trusting manufacturers' acid strengths.
Mr and Mrs H A Reed express thanks to friends for help and sympathy after the death of their young daughter and for the beautiful flowers.
Mrs. Jack Karvanick and Mrs. Ella McCarthy organize a bake sale with proceeds benefiting a community cause. Neighbors are invited to contribute desserts and purchases at the event location.
A husband and wife recall Tom Smartley who influenced earlier romantic choices. The wife admits she threw over Tom for the husband, calling him clever and sensible, while the husband notes Tom introduced him and wonders why he wasn’t wiser then. The exchange preserves a witty, period tone from the Boston Evening Transcript.
Food sale at Greenlees' Saturday March 31 at 2 p m features the American Legion Auxiliary assisting. Funds support community programs and veterans services through the local unit.
The State Superintendent set final exams for the eighth grade on April 5 and 6 1923 and May 3 and 4 1923. Examinations in Cheyenne County will be held at Lodgepole Sunol Sidney Potter Gurley and Dalton. Mrs D B Fletcher County Superintendent. For tax call 161.
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