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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1916
Page
5
The nominee for County Assessor on the Democratic ticket urges taxpayer support after four years as city and precinct assessor. He notes his experience and asks for support and election in November.
By order of the Cheyenne County District Court Hulda K Scheel plaintiff vs Lyman F A Scheel et al the undersigned referee will sell at 1 pm on May 22 1916 at the east front door of the Sidney Nebraska courthouse the described real estate in Cheyenne County Nebraska including multiple sections and tracts all west of the 6th p m The sale will remain open for one hour Dated April 11 1916 L R Barrow Referee 29-5
Department of the Interior U S Land Office at North Platte Nebraska announces that Henry John Elsen of Sidney Neb has filed intention to make final three year proof to establish his homestead claim entered Sept 12 1912 No 05532 for st 4 314 section 6 township 138 N range 51 W in the principal meridian before U S Commissioner Joseph Oberfelder at Sidney Neb on May 5 1916 Witnesses named Ernest Ruhter Charles Hairmons Robert Henderson Edward Root all residents of Sidney Neb J B E Evans Register 25 6
Serial No. 03987 Interior U S Land Office North Platte Nebraska March 14 1916 Anna Badziong widow of Charles Badziong deceased Sidney Nebraska has filed intention to make final five year proof to establish claim to the land described before Joseph Oberfelder U S Commissioner in Sidney Nebraska on May 1 1918 Witnesses John P Fischer Joseph Furst Anton Rosa George C Fischer all of Sidney Nebraska Register J BE Evans 25-6
Sidney Lumber Co presents a bold promotional note promising to help buyers secure a new home. The ad touts leap year timing and a call to action for women to seize the opportunity with the company’s housing options.
Ade Shimpka of Bolton Precinct came to town Monday with his assessors books for review by the county assessor. He has served as precinct assessor nearly since the county split into precincts and can perform the work almost without looking.
In The District Court Cheyenne County Nebraska Anna Smith plaintiff vs Martha A Ady et al defendants Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the Order of the District Court made April 30 1914 for the partition sale of the land described I will sell at public sale at the front door of the court house in Sidney Nebraska the North half of section five township sixteen range fifty in Cheyenne County to the highest bidder on one half cash and one half of the remainder in two years and the balance in three years with interest at six percent per annum secured by a first mortgage on said land at ten oclock a m Monday June 10 1916 sale will remain open one hour J W McDANIEL Referee
In Cheyenne County Nebraska 1916 a hearing is set for June 10 1916 to determine heirs of Jerry McCarthy who died intestate July 19 1897. J A Bentley asserts ownership of land in section 30 15 48 and seeks administration. Notice to be published in The Telegraph for three weeks per law.
John C. Den filed on April 28 1916 with the Sidney City Council for license to sell malt spirits and vinous liquors on parts of lots 10 and 11 block 26 corner Rose and Front streets Third Ward Sidney from May 1 1916 to May 1 1917. Objections remonstrances or protests must be filed within two weeks from May 1 1916.
In Cheyenne County Nebraska a petition for heirs of Adeline Haskell, deceased, filed April 18, 1916, names Andrew J. Haskell and Lucy C. Papst as sole heirs. A hearing on May 20, 1916 at 1:00 p.m. in Nebraska is ordered. Notice to be published in the Sidney Telegraph for three weeks.
County commissioners conclude a monthly session listing numerous payees for services, supplies, road work, and welfare items. The record records names, districts, and amounts with an adjournment and anticipates the June 19, 1916 statutory meeting.
C B Harper delivered a sold car to Charles Hendrickson north of Pot ter Thursday. Since January he has sold nine Maxwells and six Oakands as the thriving local car business grows. Mr and Mrs McClaskey returned to Toledo Iowa after two weeks with friends and social events in their honor. Sidney Gun Club reorganized with N E Medlock as President and Charles Kilroy as Secretary Treasurer. Starting Sunday the club will shoot at ten a m with weekly sessions. 7 bars soap 25c. CASH GROCERY.
St Patrick's Catholic Church offers Mass every Sunday at 9 and an Evening service at 7 30. Saturday instruction at 2. Bible School at 10 each Sunday. Christian Church invites all to preaching and communion at 71 am. Junior Endeavor at 2 30 pm Intermediate Endeavor at 3 pm Senior Endeavor at 7 pm. Public invited. Special music nightly. Jessie McCann president.
Trinity Lutheran Church moves Sunday services to County Court room with morning worship at 11 and evening service at 8. Sermons titled The Good Shepherd and Progress. Choir to provide special music. Sunday school at 10. Rev. Kiahse to preach his last Sunday here. Calla Willard Missionary Society meets May 1 at 2:30 pm hosted by Mrs. Fred Stowe with a full program and guest speakers. Officers elected for next year include Miss Elsie I Miller as president and Mrs. Thos Mills as treasurer.
Born Sunday to Mr and Mrs Dieck Schuster of the South divide a son. A K Greenlee and F L VanGorder visited Gurley to inspect their new mercantile building. Stanley Wolfe now works at the Sidney Mercantile store in dry goods. The Farmer's Union met last Saturday at the Ideal followed by a Flour Mill meeting with strong stock subscriptions. The Masonic Lodge held its annual election: Leon Fine W M Kenneth Angnew S W Glenn VanGorder J W HE Gapen treas L Neubauer sec.
The City Board meets tonight in the council chamber at the courthouse for its initial open session. New city officials include Mayor McIntosh and aldermen Hellwig Lowe Aplegrove Parks Schroeder Vath.
Social and Club Affairs reports a complete program with a Shakespeare focus. Mrs. J T McIntosh hosted, Mrs L Martin presided, and Mrs Corbett led table talk. Papers by Mrs B A Jones and Miss Anna McFadden enhanced the afternoon. new members Higbee and Metz welcomed. May 14 meeting set with annual officer election. May 30 opera night reserved for a social event.
The King's Daughters held a Monday meeting with Mrs L G Simon attending to a good turnout and a charming atmosphere.
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