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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1914
Page
5
A hearing before the railway commission assessed the David City application for a new Burlington depot. Burlington representatives included Byron Clark superintendent Bignell and Auditor Durkee. David City’s side was led by A V Thomas and A Confal.
Over a score of Iowa Nebraska Wholesale Grocers association members gathered at the Paxton hotel in Omaha for their annual meeting. Topics included railroad rates proposed increases spent letter postage parcel post system and other business issues impacting grocers.
Tyre Door expresses willingness to work and specifies the type of role he desires. He would enjoy calling out the stations on an Atlantic liner, indicating a preference for aboard service duties and navigation-related tasks.
The steamer Benjamin Noble is lost off Duluth with twenty dead. Wreckage at Park Point prevents lifeboat launch. no survivors. Five vessels headed for Duluth, including William H Tuesdale and Willis King, remain overdue. No reports of these ships or crews. The tug Cathain located the Noble’s cabin on a sand reef near Minnesota Point. No bodies have reached shore.
Four bodies were recovered from the ruins of a block of frame dwelling houses burned in Portland Oregon. A number of persons are unaccounted for and a further search is believed to reveal additional bodies. Several persons were injured with two seriously hurt. Labor is the means for development under the will of Alatland noted in the report.
Mrs. G C Dunn of Arnold Pennsylvania praises Chamberlain's Tablets for stomach trouble and bilious attacks. She says relief came from the first bottle and she feels like a different person after use. Sold by all dealers as advertisement.
Fatiler Link, pastor. Mass at 10 each Sunday and evening service at 7 39 instruction each Saturday at 2 o clock.
Francis H Gerrett pastor leads Bible school at 10 a m. Preaching and Lord's Supper at 11 a m. Christian Endeavor at 7 p m. Evening Service 7 45 p m. Choir practice Friday 7 30 p m. Willing Workers meet Thursday afternoons. Cordial welcome to all at this church.
Christ Episcopal Church announces May 3 Third Sunday after Master Holy Communion at 10 00 am Sunday school at 10 15 am adult class 11 00 am Holy Communion sung with sermon at 7 30 pm sung evensong and address. Services May 16 Fourth Sunday after Master include Holy Communion at 10 00 am Morning Prayer and Sermon at 7 30 pm evensong and address conducted by H LASCIELLES priest.
Trinity Lutheran led by Pastor J H Utesch announces services at 10 am and 8 pm on Sundays with Sunday school at 10 am. Choir practice at 8 pm Tuesdays, Dorcas Society meets Thursdays, church council on the first Monday, and winter confirmation class at 2 pm Saturdays.
The church under Pastor Kh. J. LAYES holds Sunday school at 10 a.m. and preaching at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. The League service is at 3 p.m. Prayer service Thursday 5 p.m. Choir practice Friday 8 p.m. Ladies' Aid Wednesday 2 p.m. Official Board meeting the last Tuesday each month at 8 p.m.
Martin Baker of the Sidney Mercantile store is on the sick list with pneumonia. Joseph Johnson of Potter and Bride, nee Miss Wilson of Kimball, spent Monday in this city. Mr Cascaden of the National Bank examined the First National Bank here on Thursday and found all matters correct. Reverend A S Corbett returned Thursday from Deadwood South Dakota where he conducted a mission and reported much show over a wide area of the state. Jacob Mayer of Dalton and John Seifer of Woyer plan to leave for Germany about June 1 for a two month visit. Mayer left the old country forty one years ago and Seifer about fifteen years ago. They anticipate a grand time.
In Omaha on April 29 arguments opened before Judge Sears in the injunction suit brought by the street railway company to strike down a recent ordinance requiring seven cents for rides. The company contends the state railway commission has exclusive jurisdiction over railway matters, while opponents seek to block the seven for a quarter issue from going to voters, a move decided in favor of the city.
A cryptic note questions a physician's verdict as heart falpitation appears in a troubled liaison. The fragment hints at medical concern and strained relations without clear names or dates.
A pleasant social hosted by the Christian Endeavor drew about forty attendees on Thursday. The seventh district Christian church convention occurs Saturday and Sunday the 3rd and 4th in Alliance, with a large Sidney delegation leaving Saturday evening and returning Monday. The pastor departs Friday and returns Monday. Bible school and Christian Endeavor proceed. no preaching. Choir practice moves to Tuesday evenings. special singing each Sunday. On Monday the 4th at 8 pm Miss May Johnson lectures at the church, free to all.
The church members have accepted the pastor's resignation, which will take effect next Sunday. Unless notified otherwise from the pulpit, the pastor will conclude his ministry at the Lutheran church with the Sunday services.
The Altar Society of the local Catholic church met at Mrs J L McIntosh home on Tuesday. Spurred by the Bazaar’s success, members voted to allocate 500 from Bazaar receipts to the new church fund and planned summer efforts to support church and rectory construction.
The Children of Mary youth group met at Miss Eva Miles’s home. Mrs J L McIntosh resigned as treasurer due to Altar Society duties and Miss Grace McIntosh was elected to succeed her. The group supports the new church and rectory and plans further efforts after a successful play.
The Sidney Debating team traveled to Alliance on February 28 meeting Alliance judge Miss Thompson and Mr. Marrs at the station. The debate at Alliance High School ended close with Sidney securing one decision. Coaches were Mr. Sparks and Mr. Anderson, and the group enjoyed a Drake Hotel stay and a domestic class dinner before returning by train.
State Engineer James Forbes and assistant inspected the Guthrie power plant in Superior Nebraska to prepare a report for the state board. Forbes praised local conditions and the prospect of a large hydro electric development by Guthrie. A nearby water power dam near the Kansas state line is eyed for a new bridge this summer. Omaha reports snowstorm impacts on cattle and sheep, with potential losses if cold persists.
War department informs Governor Morehead that Lieutenant Bowman, currently an instructor to university cadets, cannot be transferred to command the new Sixth Nebraska regiment in case of war. The transfer request has been refused and cannot be acted on at this time.
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