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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1918
Page
16
Friday afternoon a loud explosion near the southwest of the schoolhouse sent a flaming object arcing through the air and crashing to the ground. Investigators traced the blast to a gasoline barrel in Mr Puckett's yard fueled by a nearby trash pile, noting that emptier barrels can behave more fearfully.
Pleasant Valley notes list Mrs Dan Brandt on the sick list and Mrs Louderbach not well. J J Simpson and Jay automobiling to Sidney with visits from Leo Thompson and Clyde Robertson. Jelinek settled in new house. A death occurs for Mrs Dicker son from gallstones. obituary promised next week.
Private TERBERYT WO STEVENS of the Special Casual Company Co F163 Infantry American Expeditionary Forces sends a letter from France to Potter, praising the landscape, friends like Leo Kenyon, and faith in Uncle Sam’s care while hoping the war ends soon and they all return home stronger. He mentions learning French, reading religious booklets, and receiving New York and Chicago papers the same day.
W Frazey of Hillsdale Wyoming has been ill for a week and his wife accompanied him to Sidney for care. Reverend Esplin delivered a fine sermon at the Methodist church. John Daugherty returned from Omaha. his wife will stay a few weeks with their son Jimmie who is improving after smallpox. W R Kelly, Sidney State Bank clerk, transferred to Scottsbluff with a raise. family will stay until school ends.
Blaine Grabill returned Friday from the state university after five months awaiting call. Both Grabill and Albert Greenlee were ordered to Berkeley California to enter the aviation corps flying detachment. they left Wednesday.
Mrs. W S Woolsey of Dalton stops over a day with her sister Mrs Easterday then travels to Kansas City and Sedalia to visit other relatives. Her little daughter Elma remains to visit Aunt Easterday during the mother's absence.
Three Sidney youths report their April 1 departure, train journey with Kimball county companions, and arrival at Fort Funston via Marysville Kansas. They describe barracks life, vaccination, detachment into units, daily drills, and duties, praising the National Army, Red Cross, and YMCAs. They thank Cheyenne County residents and request letters, noting Kansas rain and home longing.
A farewell message from Private Arts J. Crisler of the 164th Division at Camp Funston Kansas describes receiving sweaters and woolen hose, praising schools and Red Cross support, and urging Cheyenne county communities to back the soldiers. He notes the shift to civilian life and asks for frequent letters from friends and schools, churches, and patrons.
WA Weeden served as funeral director at a burial in Lodgepole last week, assisting with arrangements for a local resident. The event reflected the close community ties and the ongoing duties of the town's funeral services.
Mrs Earl Hughes of Twin Falls Idaho visits her parents Mr and Mrs W D Siders. Russell Dedrick left Wednesday of last week for Berkeley California to enter the aviation training camp.
Reverend L B Lewis returned Friday from a three day conference in North Loup.
A whimsical description explains monkey hunters luring clever monkeys by trampling boots with rum in view of the primates. The monkeys imitate humans, don the boots, and become trapped as they cannot climb without the footwear.
Loren zo and visitors from nearby towns attend a Saturday Red Cross dance. New Red Cross members named. Local residents traveled to Sidney and Blair for church and errands. Farmers Union elevator work began Monday. Regular Red Cross meeting held May 1. A Lorenzo Hall dance is planned for May 4 with invitations to all.
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