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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1923
Page
9
The Sidney Telegraph lists rates for subscriptions, noting one year postage paid at $1.50 and six months at 75 cents with advance payment required. It also mentions postal handling and second class matter status for Sidney, Nebraska.
Klein moved from Lodgepole to Sidney and will raze the old Masonic hall. Guy Doran returned from Chicago to act as deputy county clerk. Daugherty and wife visited the Wing home as rotten spring weather brings snow rain and breezes and no gardens planted as May 1 approaches.
The Telegraph notes the birth of a son to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bangert on April 26, 1899. Local performers including C D Essig John McIntosh Mrs Callahan and Rusbia Wart contributed to a Box of Cigarettes production.
Arbor day was celebrated at the courthouse by local schoolchildren. R. Oberfelder received 10,000 mountain trout for the creek at the Oberfelder ranch near Lodgepole, delivered as part of a conservation effort.
Min Middleton era tied to Middleton gang was tracked by Keith county Sheriff Mughes. Joseph Smith, a trusted henchman, was captured near Sidney after dark and shot while attempting to flee when commanded to halt by an officer. He died shortly after at the hospital. Coroner’s jury ruled death an escape attempt. Turmoil of Middleton’s outfit continues.
Meadow Lawn residents Mr and Mrs Powell visited at the R R Bovell home while Frank White and Ruth Shinker spent Sunday at the Ness Home in Bridgeport. Numerous local families, including the Kreader and Zorn households, shared Sunday calls and gatherings with relatives in the area.
The report lists numerous social visits across local homes. Charles Mayers and Ed Morrow families were guests at various homes, with guests including Loretta Osborn, Ruth Shinker, Ethel Anderson, and Margaret Miller.
Meadow Lawn notes Josephine Walsh returns after a brief absence and Ethel Anderson visits the High School. Readers ponder a possible last day picnic and whether this week will improve on last week’s poor weather. Observations include Ruth’s humming, sleigh riding efforts by Walter and Lyle, and boys’ croaking attempts in brass band.
Ickes News records family visits across the district with J. W. Eckert and kin stopping by W. P. Wilson and Orville Dugger homes. Tempest Fill spent Sunday with Mrs. Clyde Click. R. I. Miller called on E. N. Southard. Osborn and Osborn households hosted Sunday dinner. Ed Walsh and Rose McNulty lunched with Mrs. J. C. Kreader. Stuth Shinker spent Sunday with the Nels household.
In a Sunday matchup at the Dalton Diamond, Dalton Ball Club edged the Chappel Boys 6 to 1 after a close start. Dirks Brothers powered the Dalton battery as the score swung in the sixth inning. Next Sunday Dalton plans to host Lodge Pole at home.
Nine year old Charres Sharpe son of Mr and Mrs Sharpe North Kansas avenue fell from bed during a scuffle with his little brother injuring his spine. He required a full body plaster cast from head to hips as doctors treat the fracture amid serious concerns.
Industrial notes report Beatrice gas company investing an additional 10000 in new equipment to enlarge plant output. Oakland women lead bond drive to buy a city park. The nation plans half a billion dollars this year for electric transmission lines as part of a super power program. Large generating stations reduce costs and move current more cheaply than coal freight.
A young ragged boy leads a shabby street dog carrying a heavy bundle, the animal trailing as the boy glances back and calls, Come on, Beauty, in a vivid street scene.
In old times falconry was a royal sport and hawks laid their kills at their masters feet. Today in India deer are hunted similarly and sportsmen are reviving falconry in this country.
Quote attributed to William Penn urging thrift and reverence for a father’s teaching. Highlights a child’s duty to value wisdom over abundance, stressing prudent living guided by parental care and example.
A May 7 and 8 performance by Miss Neubauer's Dancing Class presents Folk Danets at the U S Theatre benefiting the Woman's Club. The event showcases dance numbers and local talent to support club activities.
Loretta Osborn spent Tuesday night with Ethel Guill. Several families and individuals visited each other across Center, including the Hart, Horst, Bancroft, Groshans, Reiness, Scott, Netherland, Brown, Peister, and Voght households. The Center Ladies Aid was postponed due to bad roads and will meet May 3rd at the Osborn home.
Mr and Mrs Paul Draper and family visited Cress Guill home Sunday as Center Ball Team beat Chappell 6 to 1. Dever Dirks pitched and impressed with hooks and slants while Chappell managed only two clean hits. All players showed good clean ball and Dalton is named home for Center all summer with no local Dalton team.
Sidney Burgess Music Store announces the largest cuts on planes and Player branded planes in stock. Music shop highlights dramatic price reductions across models, inviting customers to visit in store for demonstrations and discounts.
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