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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1923
Page
1
Representative George Ernst and Mrs. Ernst traveled from Lincoln on Friday en route to Kimball after four months in Lincoln for the legislature session. They spent the afternoon in Bidney, were greeted by daughters and a daughter-in-law, and dined with Mr. and Mrs. Freytag at Willmon's.
The Livoni family mourns Anna Cathrina Svendsen Livoni born July 14 1853 in Sandberg Denmark. She married Christian Andreas Livoni January 22 1878 and they had four sons and two daughters. She died May 3 1923 aged nearly 70 after months of decline following a stroke. Funeral at Lutheran church with Reverend Kahse. pallbearers include sons John Carl Christian Max and others. Survived by husband two daughters Mrs Mary Mellen and Mrs Lilly Hansen and fourteen grandchildren. The family has resided here for 18 years and friends extend sympathy.
George Miller, 19, operated a tractor at five thirty pm on the Jessen farm south of Dalton when the exhaust sparked a fire and the gas tank exploded. The machine was blown apart. Miller suffered severe burns to his head hands and right side, with clothing burned away, but survived and has good prospects for recovery.
The Ohio State orchestra played Monday night at Hardy's Ball Room to about fifty couples who enjoyed the performance. The traveling group tours coast to coast in a car plastered with images from their stops. The ensemble may return here any time.
An opportunity for promising young men to secure permanent good positions opens with a mail order clerk examination to be held here on May 26. A good starting salary is offered to the winner.
City of Sidney Nebraska asks residents to subscribe funds to hire a seasonal sexton for two city cemeteries. If funded promptly, sexton services may begin before Memorial Day May 30. City Clerk Fred Stephens and Mayor R H Rogers urge contributions for 1923 season.
Cheyenne County plans a countywide Farm Festival next fall with organized committees, exhibits in grain vegetables poultry livestock canned foods and needlework. Citizens are urged to contribute work and promote county pride while advertising Cheyenne County to the world.
District Court will reconvene on May 20 in an adjourned session. The advantages of a resident judge are clear as courts may be held often by adjourning. There are 172 equity cases on the docket including February filings. It promises a busy week.
Digging began Tuesday on the ditch toward the cemeteries with eleven men at work. The digging is progressing rapidly and the pipes are expected to arrive soon. Water should be available for use before Memorial Day.
Mrs. Leo Osborn Mrs. J J McIntosh Mrs Ed Ahrens and Mrs Frank King traveled to Lincoln on Sunday night to attend the state convention of the Order of the Eastern Star. Miss Grace McIntosh joined the party and visited friends in Lincoln and Omaha while sessions were held.
Wilber Hill of Bunker Hill precinct ran his car into a ditch on Stand Pipe hill last Thursday and overturned. His sister Tem pest and passenger Will Allbright escaped unhurt as the car was towed to a hospital for minor checks.
The music memory contest for upper four grades will be held May 18 with an 8:00 p.m. high school assembly. Forty years of effort show that familiarity with good music grows into love, and every child deserves this advantage. The department reduced the list to twenty standard compositions for the competition, where participants must name the composer and nationality. Prizes include musical merchandise, books, records, and gold pins for perfect scores. Contributions from local music stores and the Women’s Club funded prizes. The public is invited to attend May 18, though seating may be limited.
James W. Iddings known as Jin died at his Bridgeport home on May 3 1923 after a brief illness. Born January 26 1870 in Marion County Iowa he moved with his family to Cheyenne County Nebraska in 1888 and later to Bridgeport in 1903 where he helped run a hotel. Widowed? born in 1870 and aged 53 at death his life was marked by hospitality and aid to the unfortunates.
Melvin Simpson sold the bicycle shop on East Front Street to Ray Tryant and took possession Monday morning. Simpson, who came from Sidney last year and bought John Null’s shop, made many friends with his courteous dealings and will remain in the city.
Arthur M. Oberfelder of Denver visited Saturday with his father and uncle Joseph and Robert Oberfelder en route from Chicago to his home. He is engaged in lyceum contracts featuring musical artists.
Local society notes report births, visits, and daily life. Names include Earl Wood and wife with a May birth, Mr and Mrs Eric Braver with a May daughter, C D Green and relatives in Kimball, Mrs J T McIntosh in Denver, Everette Owens injured at school, and attorney Hodgkin in Bridgeport court. Also covered are travel to Denver by Elmer Grabill and Kenneth Bassett, movers Blaine Grabill, guests B Trotman and Fred Seegar, doctor Snell driving a coupe, Knights of Pythias delegate Frank Tobin from Hastings, and AOUW convention attendee Joseph Oberfelder from Granding. Mentions of local business, ball game at Sunol, Bankers Life rep visiting, and car deliveries by McDonald Motor Sales.
Don Jorgenson and family mourn their thoroughbred pointer Skipper after he died from poison on a homeward walk from school. The dog, friendly and loyal, appears to have fallen victim to concealed tainted meat. Doctor Roche tried to save him but failed, prompting a call for more humane animal treatment.
Reverend Henry Ives of the Episcopal church will deliver an address to Mothers of DeMolay on Sunday May 43. All mothers are invited and others who may come are extended a cordial welcome.
Mr. A. C. Burgess of Chicago spends a few days in the city visiting his brother F. O. Burgess.
Miss Helen Thompson returned Sunday to Denver where she works in the telephone exchange. She visited a week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Thompson.
Sidney is to gain a prospective landing field for mail service after inspectors Knight and Schleuter assess ground southeast of the town. A lease from Union Pacific is sought to establish a beaconed route from Chicago to Cheyenne with lights three miles from town and a first installment of fifteen thousand dollars to start work. The system aims for night mail delivery by July 1 and marks a major advancement in transcontinental service.
Sunday evening Mr and Mrs C W West hosted a select dinner with Mr and Mrs A B Phelps and Mrs Virgil Marsh. The Uptegroves and Doran guests arrived with baskets and soon the Fortnightly club gathered, turning the dinner into a larger party with a long table and a delightful meal.
Mrs. M. E. Banta and granddaughter Martha Davis rushed to Wheatland Wyoming Saturday night after a message about Mrs. Banta's daughter Mrs. Jack McCutcheon being seriously ill. On arrival the illness was found to be Mr. McCutcheon with grave complications. He was taken to Denver for mental treatment possibly lasting a long time. Mrs. Banta and Martha returned Tuesday morning.
Sidney residents receiving medical care abroad show marked improvement. Mrs. Otto Hink recovers rapidly after a major operation in Rochester. Mrs. J. W. McDaniel Sr. progresses toward health following a serious Rochester operation. Mrs. J. W. McDaniel Jr. gains health for a minor ailment at Rochester.
County Agent Willey and his wife face a dire situation as their two and a half year old son battles pneumonia. After a brief improvement, complications prompted a hasty transfer to a Cheyenne hospital on Wednesday evening for urgent treatment.
J. W. Brothers, after more than three months of illness, has returned home from the hospital last Thursday and feels he is recovering.
Mrs Dave Eckert of Boulder Colorado visits relatives Mr and Mrs Oakley Otten in the area. The Ottens drove to Denver and returned early in the week.
The Chappell club opened the season with a home run at the local course. Twelve Chappell players faced twelve Sidney golfers over eighteen holes and were decisively beaten. Chappell issued an invitation for a rematch at their course on Sunday May 20 with Sidney expected to return.
Irrigation engineer H. C. Magruder from Grand Island visited the city to assess valley irrigation potential. He expects a 2000 gallon per minute well per 160 acres could irrigate that area at half the cost of reservoir systems. McIntosh and Martin plan a test well on their farm two miles southwest of Sidney, with work to begin early next week.
The Wednesday Chamber of Commerce meeting drew a full long table chaired by C. W. Flornaday with only one visitor, Mr. Kennedy of the State Labor Compensation Bureau, who spoke on the law after explaining its requirements and benefits to employees and employers. Secretary Johnson read notices from Washburn Crosby and a 1923 Goodwill Trade Extension tour plan. Edward Furer was named next meeting chairman.
The Woman's Club at the U S A held Monday and Tuesday evenings with Miss Neubauer's dancing classes and picked singers from the club performing old time melodies. Mesdames Warren Pettibone Kennedy Barger Hodgkin Johnson Witham Pettitt and Antim led by Mrs Burgess and Mrs Dornan. Matson gave readings. Barger, Warren, and Witham sang. Small dancers drew crowds, costumes twinkled, Johnson accompanied. The second evening repeated the program amid competing town events.
The entire high school held its annual picnic at Krenger's Lake with ample faculty supervision. Activities ranged from rowing and dancing to tug of war and swimming from morning until dusk. A tug of war across an irrigation ditch ended with one team soaking in an unintended outdoor bath.
An auto party set out early Friday for Denver including Mr. and Mrs. C. B. McDonald Miss Jo Dendinger and Mrs. Frank Hahler. They returned Monday via Cole Springs. Mrs. James Gant and a baby son joined them to visit with her parents the McDonalds for two weeks.
Wednesday evening the team and coach left for Lincoln to pursue the state title. Their opening debate was scheduled against the Battle team, with Roy com a Davis and reek among the competitors.
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