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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1909
Page
1
Brief items from Sidney describe Hugh Barnhart visiting from North Platte, illnesses including ton silitis and sciatic rheumatism, travels to California and Omaha, real estate talks by John Streipp, and local engagement announcements. A new flower greenhouse venture by Mrs. Easterday gains attention as a progress sign, with local interest in bulbs, vines, and cut flowers. Street scenes and a Baldwin postcard offer conclude the page.
Mrs L G Simon past president of the Belle M Stoutenborough Club and Sixth District Vice President of the Nebraska Federation of Women's Clubs plans the district meeting for April in Kearney. Last year Sidney hosted and nine western towns were represented with Mrs Simon presiding. Club women should prepare to attend and assist committees as the annual gathering inspires local clubs.
Mrs. W. P. Miles hosted a Wednesday gathering of the T. N. club with an elaborate St. Patrick’s Day décor. Green crepe, harps, shamrocks, and gold accents filled the rooms while a green pie and Irish favors sparked merriment. The “pie” ribbon pull and imported treats from New York City ended the festive luncheon with souvenirs for all attendees.
Michael Costello died Friday evening March 12 1909 at age 43 after months of illness ending from a brain hemorrhage. A yardmaster with local railroad ties was well liked by friends especially railroad workers. He leaves a wife and five children. Father Dobson led prayers at the house, A O U W held funeral rites, and the body was sent to Exeter Nebraska for Catholic services. The family has community sympathy.
A Wednesday celebration by the band at the opera house drew crowds for two concerts. The performance matched the Toronto Mendelsohn choir in tempo and featured dancers for a successful financial night. Players appeared regretful as Sweet Home neared, but overall the event pleased the public and earned satisfactory purses for both the band boys and the Royal Neighbors.
Mrs. A L Pitzer returns from a two week visit in Denver. Rube Baker resumes duty after ten days with the grippe. J S Connelly of the bridge gang suffers rheumatism at the Metropolitan Hotel. Engine 219 exploded west of Cheyenne on March 13 injuring the engineer and fireman. Chas G Peterson visits from the round house for a few days. Foreman Nicholson repaints his office interior. A London Family Herald quip about a needle with one eye. Postal card views show new Cleburne Block at Baldwin's. Blue Ribbon coffee sold at C W Hornaday's.
Potter Howard acts as business manager during John Costello’s absence as Sidney High School prepares an annual with ads and subscriptions. A debate between Alliance and Sidney over arbitration winners and a declamatory contest with Mrs. L C Freund guiding contestants are announced for March and April events.
Dr. G. D. Webster, the city dentist, is in town for his routine visit. The Guernsey Dray confidentially handles calls at night and day, dialing number 64.
A service advertises abstracts prepared promptly with current information at moderate prices. The note emphasizes timely delivery and cost efficiency for clients seeking reliable, current summaries.
The bank book is described as absorbing like fiction, with its endless figures. The text urges readers to open an account to join many of the city’s best business men among the depositors and to let the bank manage their funds in Sidney.
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