26 Mar 1910
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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1910
Page
1
A friendly note recalls breakfast oranges that taste sweet now, contrasting with past dislikes. The message includes a brief fruit advertisement listing Elephant Oranges at 40c per dozen, Fancy Naval Oranges 30c per dozen, Grapefruit 15c each, apples 6c to 10c per pound, and bananas 7 to 30c per dozen, signed by Jacob.
Sidney residents report a spree of visits and arrivals as spring weather returns. Charlea Wisner from Laura Colorado visits. saloon license petitions circulate. J G W Hinke breaks ground for a new residence. Lodgepole residents attend here. several local marriages and moves are noted. concrete work on the telegraph building may resume April 1. Oberfelder Clothing advertises postholiday bargains.
Lincoln Journal reports 15-year-old Andrew Krupicka of Cheyenne County seeks clemency from Governor Shallenberger. Convicted of shooting his stepfather, he received a ten year sentence. supporters say the stepfather brutalized the family. The mother and boy were accused, a daughter testified the boy did the shot. Krupicka remains in the prison hospital as calls for reform under a new law allowing deferment for first offenses gain momentum.
The piece ponders if the town should adopt a street sprinkler to curb dust as forty five sunny days worsen the dust problem. It suggests home owners watering lawns and businesses funding a sprinkler while the village board would maintain it.
A Detroit Free Press excerpt counsels destroying town unity and denouncing merchants to worsen local business prospects. It warns against collaboration for improvement and encourages divisive chatter about extortion and doomed futures. The piece also notes Katherine and Josephine Scharfmer visiting Denver to try new aunt titles.
Local retailer announces closing out all children suit stock as the Oberfelder Clothing Company ends that merchandise line. Shop owners state prices drop as inventory moves quickly.
The village trustee race lists Dr. Simon and H. V. Redington as incumbent officials, W. F. Bassett seeking southwest ward support, John Clarke, R. E. L. Jackson, S P. Witters, and Wm. Smith. No issues stated yet. voters go to the polls on April 5, Tuesday.
The Spanish Orchestra played to a good house on Wednesday evening and earned unstinting praise. The audience called for encores as each number impressed. Frederic Irving, the bass soloist, was magnificent and the seven pieces blended into a divine instrument. May they return soon.
Mr and Mrs Jack Sager arrived in Sidney after six weeks in California praising the climate and orange groves. They plan a brief stay with the Hart family then seek a cottage in Cheyenne as the next home, awaiting Mr Sager’s Union Pacific run.
An unheralded opening last Saturday at the Hornaday building drew large crowds, with a painter tumbling from the second story through a plate glass window and splashing paint across the fruit display. The incident occurred without any advertising payment by C W Horna day.
The Sidney ban raises $540 monthly for five months to support a local baseball team, a fraction of North Platte’s $550 season subscription, prompting the North Platte Fribune to boast of greater generosity and baseball spirit.
A local clothing firm advertises easier suit samples featuring latest patterns and prices. Oberfel der Clothing Company urges customers to order now to access up to date designs and value.
Fires on the South divide, Valley near Sidney, and North divide swept wide ranges Sunday to Wednesday. Strong winds hindered containment as stock, fences, hay and straw burned. Barn losses reported at Trognitz’s place. exact figures unavailable. Winds subsided by evening and flames were stamped out south of the Pomeroy ranch.
The Foster ranch sale last Tuesday drew over two hundred diners and horse buyers from Bancroft Bridgeport Dalton Grand Island Lodgepole Sidney Potter Kimball Sterling and other towns. Sales totaled about 6500 dollars with high and improvements remaining to Foster, illustrating farmer prosperity and independence as prices held steady without inflation.
C G Peterson and wife visit many friends in the city after years away. Once leading locals, they resided in Banner county where they amassed a fortune. Peterson held 4500 acres sold recently for a large premium and conducted a stock sale before departing, yielding handsome profits. He began with inexpensive stock and kept adding as opportunities arose, growing a tidy sum.
C W Hornaday is holding a coffee demonstration today. Every caller receives a free cup of coffee and every two pound Bour's coffee purchase earns a free Bour's tea package.
Carl J. Houge arrives Monday from Edgeley North Dakota with his family and stock in tow. He plans to move to a farm seven miles southwest of Sidney once a house is built, and his father and brother will follow shortly.
The Saturday opening of the Swenson garage drew a jolly crowd with most town cars on the streets. Photographs were taken and chauffeurs showed off their machines while pedestrians sought upper stories for a better view. An informal dance in the evening boosted Swenson’s popularity.
The district meeting of woman’s clubs will be held in Scotts Bluffs April 6 and 7 under Mrs L G Simon district vice president. The Ord gathering canceled due to a diphtheria epidemic, so the entire district will meet on the scheduled dates.
Henry C. Wiggle and Enelah L. Reyburn wed at the Methodist Episcopal parsonage with Rev. Henry Zinnecker officiating. Both are respected Sterling residents. Wiggle worked at the Union depot and they plan to ranch near Sterling. We wish them well as they start their future together amid town’s hustle. Our note on local commerce highlights a new hotel need and promotions from Oberfelder Clothing Co.
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