14 May 1904
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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1904
Page
1
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A Monday night blaze in Sidney destroyed the old Black Hills barn and an adjacent residence near Tobin corner. Acor, living in the house, discovered the fire about 11:30 pm and alerted others. Despite rapid response, water reach was delayed and both structures burned, with only nearby buildings saved. The owner Lewis Wilson was insured. losses include Newt Foster’s hay and gear. The town notes its volunteer fire department and reports on court actions, local politics, and upcoming graduations and events.
The Sidney High School Alumni met at Miss Chase's home on Wednesday and elected President Miss Chase Vice president Miss Hiett Secretary and treasurer Miss Yash burn. They planned a banquet for the graduating class on Monday evening May 28.
Last Friday in district 49 Boyer closed a successful term and hosted a program in a crowded venue. Patrons and visitors enjoyed an excellent program and left voting the evening very pleasant.
The Court House Rock Canal Co vs Willard and Dugger ended with the injunction dissolved. Defendants, landowners along a creek, used only water rising on their land, while the canal company claimed rights under appropriation. Judgment allows Dugger and Willard to continue irrigation. case to be appealed to the supreme court. Other items note local moves, a May 20 school program, a wedding in Dakota City, and community notices.
The Battershell funeral was held at the Wood ranch residence for Mrs. L V Battershell born Illinois May 15 1863 wife of D S Battershell died May 7 from heart failure leaving a husband and five children. Also the Tobin family mourns as their twin baby girl died Thursday after noon from bowel inflammation. The Tobins buried a prior set of twins and later welcomed another, sharing the community’s sympathy for their sorrow.
Noah Walters of Rock Springs Wyoming married Libbie Pavlat of Lodgepole on May 11 1904 at the home of the bride with Rev Whitehouse officiating. The couple will reside in Coal City after the ceremony and are welcomed by many friends.
Ben C. Brunner and Miss Edith Hadley, popular local youths, were married at the Methodist parsonage by Rev. Hageman on Wednesday evening. A quiet reception followed at the bride’s parents’ home, and friends extend best wishes for happiness and prosperity.
Claus Peterson and Miss Hilda Johnston of Heath Banner County wed by Judge Tucker at his home on Wednesday evening. James L. McIntosh of Sidney Nebraska to deliver Memorial oration for Thomas Martin Post here on May 30. McIntosh described as a forceful speaker and urged attendance.
At the Nebraska High School Declamatory contest in Schuyler last week, West Nebraska earned two prizes. Trene Elliot of Alliance took second in dramatic class and Ruth N Francis of Crawford won first in humorous class. Cattle and climate are not the only things West Nebraska to be proud of.
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