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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1925
Page
9
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The Telegraph reports A Baldry contracts to reseal and paint the public school for 80. August Granneman plans a floral spot by the Lockwood house to cultivate many varieties in a northern climate. City needs scavenging crews to tidy streets and ditches as warm days approach. John Carr, famed cow puncher, leaves for Oregon to drive cattle for B E Newman.
From the Telegraph: Al Moore, a hunter near Sidney Draw, had a serious accident when his gun breech blew on a recent outing, powder filling his face. The report notes a similar incident once involving Judge Martin. Sheriff Trognitz arrived from Ontario earlier in the week. Charles Streeter, longtime freighter from Sidney to the Hill, died recently at the Soldiers Home in Hot Springs, South Dakota.
Twenty four years ago a break in at A. Pease’s hardware store yielded only three bright Canadian cents and a small amount of change left behind. A front door entry and an unlocked safe were noted while papers in an inner drawer were disturbed. Sheriff King sent Mose Shutts to Lincoln to serve a year for horse stealing. Fourteen A O U W members were initiated after Deputy Grand Master Wilson visited the city. A son was born to Mr and Mrs John Daugherty on Saturday March 16.
Harold Yeagle injured his right forearm when he fell from a swing after school. Sidney high team lost to Geneva by five points in the state tournament at Lincoln. Local residents attended the Denver automobile convention. Charles Mann left his job as day caller to work in Swatzlander’s office, Ernest Stuht becomes day caller. Union Pacific main line double tracking in Nebraska to finish this summer. Mrs. Elizabeth Ellis, a Sidney nurse, leased the north side stone building to open a hospital for medical and surgical care.
West Sidney residents Scribner and son Ted were in Sidney on Wednesday on business. F H Kragel and daughter Bernice visited Scribner on Friday. John Mohatt called on Charley Sprenger Thursday. Tom Iverson called at John Ling Wall’s home Wednesday morning. Albert Aden visited A M Anderson Saturday evening. Caffera Waarmend visited with his parents Mr and Mrs H J Miammond on Sunday. Lloyd Brooks and John Christensen also mentioned.
Shoppers visit Vetter on Saturday as Waight family attends Farmers Union meeting at J TL Waight's with about 50 members. Numerous visits and social events follow including Sprenger, Lingwall, Scheer, Glassburn, Kragel and McCoy households. Activities include meetings of Mutual Improvement Club with demonstrations on refinishing furniture, church and legion events, visits to Sidney, Derry family move, and a bazaar hosted by German Lutheran Ladies Aid. The Lorenzo club held a social, sewing and kitchen demonstration program culminating in a gift to bride Mrs Hilbert Borcher.
Lorenzo Greenwood injured a foot when his horse fell while driving cattle. Mrs. Crosby and daughter Alva visited the Bean home and a supper for basketball players featured talks by Mr. Bean, Mrs. Bean, and Elmer Fulton on coaching and refereeing. Captain Floyd Fleming spoke about the Chadron trip. Crosby and Peters households hosted visits, with Charles Robertson recovering from blood poisoning in his foot and Miss Hattie Eversman spending the weekend with her Sterling-based parents.
Bronson items report residents moving in and out this spring, with Walter Meyers returning, M H Vowers moving to the L J Damm farm, Harry Mathewson and H R Baumbach changing homes, and Mr McMillan’s stepmother death at Shelton. Local clubs meet, a farm play is in progress, the Herdon school debate is planned, and community sickness and funeral attendances are noted.
Bas sett's Pharmacy advertises Fleischmanns yeast malted milk as a fountain beverage option. The memorable prompt invites customers to try the drink at the shop's soda fountain.
The Happel kiddies have been ill again and Mrs Hilbert Borcher has mumps. Art Ewart spent Sunday night with Victor Knox. Several from the route visited Commissioner Rose who is quite ill. Arnold Stockamp and family returned from a two week visit at Scribner Nobdr. Miss Hilda Ewert nears recovery from a serious illness. Curt Scott shows a six horse outfit and a tractor. Many attendees visited the house warming.
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