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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1921
Page
2
The article argues baseball remains healthy and vital, despite unsavory events. It praises reforms led by a respected arbiter, expects renewed interest from curious fans, and notes many loyal players and supporters will offset past losses, reinforcing the sport as central to national life.
Chauncey M Depew aged 87 keeps a spry springtime air and says faith in tomorrow will help him reach 100. He notes his appearance is younger than last year and he remains ambitious about attaining a century of life.
Lawmakers pass a measure making landlords guilty of a misdemeanor if they refuse to rent to families with children due to noise concerns. Governor Miller signed the bill by Senator Nathan Straus Jr, extending to other cities in the state alongside 51 statutes.
A Belgian woman who lost her husband in a railroad accident received $2000 in compensation from the company. Hearing a traveler received twice that amount for a lost leg, she protested the disparity. An official replied that four thousand dollars cannot restore a leg, but two thousand dollars can buy a new husband.
Howard Courant laments in the Howard Courant letter page that Em poria girls favor marrying men ten or twelve years older to gain security, arguing older suitors pursue younger mates while older men may choose much older partners, questioning mutual fit and temperament.
Charles Byrnes suffered a broken left ankle and Mrs. Byrnes had head bruises while their buggy was struck by Northwestern freight train No. 44 eastbound at Twenty-seventh and Oak streets about 6 45 p m Wednesday. Burletta Byrnes received a scalp wound and the horse was killed after breaking its back. The Byrnes family were returning to their farm north of Lincoln on North Twenty-seventh street when crossing occurred near the Burlington and Northwestern tracks west of Twenty-seventh street.
A freight train struck a horse and buggy injuring three people. Mr. Byrnes jumped and believes the injury came from the fall after realizing the train was on the wrong track. They were taken to Bt. Elizabeth's hospital where Dr. William Slattery and Dr. A R Mitchell treated them. physicians say none are in danger.
Mae Brand, 25, of Carbondale Illinois, despondent after her parents moved to a farm and left her in town, walked into a creek until water covered her head and she drowned.
Legal advertisements state that on May 17 1921 and September 6 1921 at 10 a m claims against the estate will be received and examined for adjustment. The period to present claims ends three months from June 8 1921 and debts must be paid within one year from June 3 1921. Witnessed by the county court with seal on May 2 1921.
Learned Fast Lucius J Holland of Bluefield West Virginia who wed Virginia Sizer the couple’s hotel apartment today. Holland fatally cut his wife’s throat then killed himself in the same manner. A note quoted urged forgetting yesterday and seizing today.
In compliance with Nebraska law of 1913 the president and majority of directors declare all debts of Chap pell Lumber & Hardware Company total 77619 71 dollars as of today. Chappell Nebraska April 1 1921. M Bolton President. Directors listed.
The State of Nebraska Cheyenne County in the County Court issues this notice to creditors of the estate of Jean V Ebstein deceased. A claims hearing will be held at the County Court Room in Sidney on July 25 at 10 00 A M to examine and adjust claims. Claims must be filed within three months from April 22 1921 and debts paid within one year from that date. Witness this 20th day of April 1921.
In the matter of the estate of James R. Williams deceased creditors are summoned to the County Court Room in Gid ney on May 17 1921 at 1 pm and September 6 1921 at 1 pm to examine all claims for adjustment and allowance. The period to present claims ends June 3 1921 and debts must be paid within one year from that date. Witness my hand and seal of County Judge Chambers.
An advertisement in The Telegraph proves effective by reaching a majority of county residents, delivering noticeable results.
In Cheyenne county court the matter of the estate of Cyrus H. Phelps, deceased, sits at the County Court Room in Sid.
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