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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1923
Page
9
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Michael Costello died in Sidney on March 12 1900 at age 43. He served as yardmaster for many years. Mrs W P Miles hosted a St Patricks party for the 7 Ns. Miss Mary Sanders, formerly of Sidney, visited sister Mrs Ernest Worden. Mr and Mrs Joseph Oberfelder announced engagement of daughter Lillian to Joseph Wasserman of Cheyenne.
John Pantenburg Sr. left Wednesday for Omaha to enter a hospital with Dr. Stewitts. Mrs. T. H. Bordwell received a letter from her son Frank in the Philippines recounting Manila battle experiences. Friends marked Mr. Moore’s birthday with a large homemade American flag. Frank B. Moore, brother of Will Moore and Mrs. Barnhart, has spent months prospecting in Alaska and writes a vivid column to Mrs. Barnhart that Telegraph prints in full.
Dr G D Webster recently of Sid ney arrives in Alliance and announces he will practice dentistry. Assessors at the County Clerk office vote on land and livestock values: unirrigated river land seven dollars fifty cents per acre irrigated Lodge Pole valley nine dollars per acre horses and mares two years and over twelve dollars per head steers eight years old thirty dollars per head steers seven years old twenty dollars per head cows two years old twenty dollars per head hogs all ages one dollar fifty cents per cwt.
Mr A Brett of Potter drove over to Sterling Colorado last Saturday with his flying team and returned the same day. The Knights of Pythias had a grand masque ball Monday night and realized a handsome sum.
The Sidney Nebraska note from March 17 1879 invites Lieut General Phil Sheridan General George Crook and officers to a St Patrick ball at White House Hall. Sheridan replies they must decline as they depart Sidney on the eight oclock train. Also noted is a Catholic church ladies feast for school children Tuesday morning.
After the ball, a large supply of delicacies was disposed of at the Masonic hall. Prof Day and Miss Powell led the procession to the hall where the feast was spread. Round dances are banned in Sidney, as locals demand straightforward festivities.
Mrs. Mary Sanders and her son Pierre arrive from Fort McPherson for a brief visit. Mr. J Neubauer purchases the lot beside Mr. J F Simpson’s store, plans moving a building there to open a restaurant.
The St Patrick’s ball was a huge success and the receipts fully cleared up the church debt.
The note describes sick lists shrinking daily as Lester Blackman rushes back from Denver due to his daughter's illness. Henry Bangert returns from Rock River after snow plowing work. Fred Griffith visits Cheyenne for throat treatment and improves. John Daugherty bids farewell before departing for Ashland Oregon. The pay car issue leaves men puzzled about their missing last checks.
Blip Doran sports a Ford sedan this season while the rip track gang enjoyed a Wednesday holiday due to the blizzard. Chester Hunnicutt visits friends in Steele City Nebraska as storms largely spare passenger trains with most runs on time.
County Agricultural Agent Leroy D. Willey warns improper feeding after farrowing causes piglet loss. Avoid feeding for 24 hours, then light grain as thick slop or soaked. Provide water freely, allow exercise, and supplement corn with protein feeds. Barley and soaked oats recommended. overfeeding discouraged until pigs reach three weeks.
A Burlington fast freight train derailed a wheat car near Kesterson, west of Endicott, bursting open a load of 100,000 pounds of wheat from Bird City Kansas. Wheat scattered along the right of way for about two miles, with rail damage estimated over 1000 dollars. The incident involved freight car No. 64 en route to Kansas City.
Walter and George Ehlers from 20 miles northwest were in the city on Friday. Mrs. Augusta Taylor visits her daughter Mrs. A. E. Warren and family. Rev. Henry Ives exchanged pulpits with Rev. Wilson of Ogalalla last Friday. Charlie Atkins and family shipped for Omaha to settle there. Mrs. F. A. Barger returned from Fort Collins after visiting her sister. Mrs. Henry Baugert visited her daughter in Cheyenne over the weekend. Mrs. A. E. Phelps went to Omaha to spend time with relatives. Mrs. A. E. Rose hosted by Mrs. J. W. Billeter while Mr. Rose served on the Board. George Messing in town for harvest plans in poultry. Sheriff MecDaniel returned from Lincoln with a prisoner for the penitentiary. Miss Arline Harney of Tekamah arrived to visit Mrs. Simmons Cook.
FP B Miller from east of Dalton visited Sidney on Tuesday. Some of the last snowstorm reached his section though they had not been lacking up to this time. Dun Mr and Mrs A Abbott, Mrs Ed Bowser and daughter Alice, and Miss Baker formed an auto party from Lodgepole on Tuesday and spent time in Sidney’s bright shops.
Dr F A Barger showed a slight relapse from his flu illness while Dr Moss of Kimbell visited Sunday to give him a going over. He is growing better now every day.
The Order of the DeMothys gathered in full for Sunday morning services at the Presbyterian church with Rev. Samuel Light delivering a sermon tailored to their life situation.
Deputy Kendall and local game wardens arrested nine Hall County hunters for shooting wild ducks and geese out of season. Fines totaled 41.10 dollars for seven adults and 25 dollars for two youths, with additional 600 dollar fines for four Grand Island hunters and a 2400 dollar fine for a man with four ducks. Authorities note widespread violations amid a recent abundance of wild game, urging compliance as migratory birds move north.
The Woman's Club will hold a bake sale at The Hahler Meat Market on Saturday April 21st.
J. T. Rathvun of west of Dalton traveled to Sidney on Tuesday with his son and neighbor. He reports heavier snowfall in his area than here and says the season appears quite promising at this time.
Mr and Mrs George A Bolduc spent Wednesday to Friday in North Platte as guests of Mr and Mrs Harry Dixon and Mr and Mrs William R Roettger combining business and pleasure on this trip.
Charles Burehell a farmer south of Kearney died from injuries after his team ran away with a disc catching him in a field work incident. He was dragged by the animals in the episode that ended in fatal injuries.
C. M. Hadley has been home for a week and enjoys benefits of treatment. He has endured extensive physical afflictions this winter and it is hoped he is now on the upgrade to health.
Mrs F W Jackson and baby returned to Stockville Nebraska after a month with her parents Mr and Mrs H W Tipton Tipton accompanied them to Sterling Colorado and returned Monday. Robert Sellers owns a new Dodge commercial truck and is delivering for Cheyenne County Trading Co. Joe Green plans full time farming near Sidney. C W Metz resigns from Sidney Motor Co to start own accessories business and went to Omaha Tuesday night for patent details. Charlton Bentley and Frank King returned by train from Denver after driving through heavy snow and blizzard conditions en route home from Peetz.
Peter Ernest of Columbus Nebraska will inherit 27000 from the 50000 estate of his uncle William Dellsohn who died recently in Anaheim California. The remaining estate goes to Dellsohn’s brother at St Bernard and a Petersburg niece, per the State Journal.
RB G Edens of Deshler Nebraska, formerly of this county, spent Tuesday in Sidney to wrap up business then plans to settle there. He built one of the county’s fine farms in southwest Davison precinct and praises the region’s natural resources and climate, blaming past year’s slow results on industry and commerce rather than local advantages. Deahler remains his old home and his family stays there.
A worker was dragged about a quarter mile by equipment but did not fall into the machinery. He suffered extensive injuries with nearly every bone broken before the incident ended.
A widow and seven children survive, detailing Shelton Clapper in a brief obituary snippet recovered from an old newspaper item about a man found time after his wife. The notice emphasizes surviving family members and immediate relationships as core details.
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