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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1909
Page
4
A rambling Sidney Neb page blends stray editorials on Mother's Day taxes, executions, and Abdul Hamid with travel views of Haskell hill and town life. It surveys health myths, local scenes, and a casual critique of cleanliness while cautioning readers against unsafe habits.
Walter Wickard buys pool hall and barber chair from Cullie Anderson and will preside at the old stand. Leo Osborn of Sidney passes through Dalton en route to Sidney. James of Potter buys a well drilling outfit from Roger Brennan of Simla and offers to work with others needing a well. Dr Thomlinson of Chicago relocates to Dalton and will be available day or night. B M agents reorganized. C W Wright moves to Morrill. C L Friddell of Wallace arrives. Orin Griswold trades plow for steam thresher and stays on farm. Walter Wickard travels to Alliance for a week. Lawhead and Harte drill a 338 ft well for Mrs Gilgren in 18 hours, proving hydraulic drill superiority.
An amateur performance of Phyllis an operatic cantata staged in Potter on Thursday May 6 delighted the crowd. The tale of Phyllis farmer's daughter features a country lad victory over a city flirt with strong singing and acting from five soloists led by Mrs J B Reynolds and Mrs C K Lawrence. The chorus received praise for its handling of numbers.
The Highland School closed with a program for eighth graders to free them for exams at Dalton. Miss Saye plans to farm in Morrill county. Local residents plan a neck-tie social at Davison school house and celebrate Nellie Waterman’s term. Esther Bewley won the district 138 eighth grade speaking contest with Augusta Rubter second and Julia Riba third. Emma Riba did not participate due to a cold.
A high school track dual with Sterling from Logan County ended 77 to 56 in favor of Sterling. Sterling swept most dashes and throws while Sidney claimed several events, and Alliance prepares for a robust Junior Normal session beginning June 7 in a new high school building.
The May 1 meeting of the Sidney Nebraska board, led by Chairman L R Barlow, discussed Union Pacific RR crossing on Pine street, tax corrections, fence moves, and budget actions. They set aside funds for court house land, warned about old warrants, and apportioned fines and district funds to multiple counties and towns.
The county clerk notifies holders of unclaimed warrants in Cheyenne County Nebraska that nonclaim by July 1909 will trigger cancellation. Listings include individuals and organizations with amounts ranging up to 200 dollars, covering salaries, services, supplies, and court costs.
The county board adjourned sine die after reviewing local road and bridge work assignments. Attest: H T Doran, County Clerk.
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