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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1918
Page
14
The display features freehand drawings watercolors and patriotic panels across grades. Fourth grade under Miss Ada O Connor shows careful nap drawing and improved writing while sixth grade under Miss Goldie Corey displays careful daily work. Eighth grade contestant Gertrude Brewer visits with Mrs. Brewer from Kimball.
W P Miles travels to Grand Island on professional business while Mrs T B Dawson visits Peetz. Sidney orchestra to Gurley for May 18 dance with local crowd. Mrs TF A Stover returns from Bursh, Colo. Bayard's Mrs No Chambers attends farm matters. Frank Goodwin, Bert Smith, Grant Johnson and Frank Lippstraw buy Waterloo Bay Tractor outfits. Chamberlin conducts Bible conference in Sidney. Waterloo Kerosene Tractor Co sells Kissel Trucks to Perry Dray Line and Farmers Elevator at Chappell. George Richardson and wife visit from Orlando Neb. Kremer family in town. ER Kremer arrives Over There. Ampsted drive to Potter. Umpsted visit. Three Union Pacific trains pass with guards. speculation about cargo. Commencement at St Patrick's Academy May 30. Born May 10 to Homer Garber and Esther Lindberg. George K Jorgenson party visit Hershey. Meier family visits W H Thames, Boggs. Kenneth Bassett furlough home. stationed in Chelsea Mass. qualifies as hospital pharmacist. John Null from North Platte to move mother’s goods. J W Johnson of Lincoln arrives to aid Sidney Bank. Jimmie Daugherty returns from Omaha after smallpox treatment. recovery expected.
The estate referee J. W. McDaniel sold a half section tract near Lorenzo in an attractive district on the courthouse steps. J. M. Swenson bought the land for 21440 dollars cash, about 67 dollars per acre, amid sharp competition and high value estimates.
The eighth grade selection event at Sidney High School drew a large education-minded audience. Performances by Grace Hornaday Frederick Zimmerman Clifford Moore and Daisy Necochem plus a Bliss chorus delighted the crowd as medals were awarded to Zella Owens Harry Marsh and Gertrude Brewer.
Mayor Uptegrove made a business trip to Julesburg Thursday. Reverend A Link attended at Retreat in Grand Island most of the week. Reverend Father Keyser of Dalton has been serving in his absence. The B M S Club will meet with Mrs O R Owens next Tuesday. Election of officers and work plans for next year. Courts this week saw little activity. Judge Chambers fined two booze purveyors a hundred dollars and costs.
N E Medlock and wife arrived from Denver in their new car and plan to drive back to their mountain cottage near Denver for the summer. Editor R O Chambers of the Minu ture Press visited town on his return from Fremont and stayed with Judge and Mrs Chambers, his parents, during the trip.
Company representative Co M Wright returned from a royal style vacation in St Louis where all expenses were paid. The manufacturing firm he represents awarded Wright for his success in selling their furnaces and he enjoyed every hour of his week away.
Chairman Braham of the Four Minute Men kept a speaker ready for every demand. This week the schedule lists J L McIntosh on Monday, C S Radcliffe on Tuesday, W R Roettger on Wednesday, N E Medlock on Thursday, W P Miles on Friday, and J M Swenson on Saturday.
Earling F. Vanner baker was listed among delinquents due to a signed questionnaire not reaching the local Board on time. He was in service at Camp Funston Kansas, and the error was a mail delay not a fault of personnel, so his name should be reconsidered.
George Sehrear eldest son of W H Schrear born in Prussia December 25 1885 died May 12 1918 at home nine miles east of Potter aged 32 years 4 months 17 days. Married Abigail Robinson in 1871. three children two surviving. Family moved from Beardstown Illinois to Logan County Illinois then Cheyenne counts homesteaded in Nebraska. Survived by sister Mrs Ann Fureider Lake Fork JH Selrear a brother Henry Selrear Atlanta Mo son Henry and daughter Mrs August Nelson at home. Lutheran church member confirmed in Illinois. Funeral at Lutheran Church Potter conducted by Rev W Seville Sidney.
Joseph Sauli aged about 40 died unexpectedly at his north side home May 10 1918 after a few days illness from erysipelas. He lived with sister in law Mrs Loren Saali and her children. Survived by brother Martin Saali who came from the eastern state, a funeral was held Monday from the Catholic church and burial at Dalton cemetery. Pallbearers named. He left money to his brother two nephews Louis and George and a niece Anna. Described as quiet, good neighbor and faithful church member. He moved to town early this year.
On Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock Mr William A. Vipond of Peetz Colorado and Miss Mae E. Wood of Grand Island Nebraska were wed at the Methodist Church in Sidney Nebraska. Pastor L. E. Lewis officiated and Miss Emily I. Wood plus Mgr. Her mine Brambach assisted with the ceremony and the couple set out on life’s voyage. They will reside on a farm near Peetz Colorado where a home awaits. The notice wishes them lasting happiness.
Government authorities order baby weighing and measuring as county officials lead a district court room effort. Miss McFadden chairs the movement with Mrs. R. O. Smith supervising in Sidney and a team of helpers including Meschines, Essig, Duncan, McLaughan, Walker, Weeden, and Antrim. Work is heavy and some have waited their turn.
Twenty five Scouts sign in for a first real hike led by Scoutmaster Lewis at six a. m. from the Central Building. They will cook breakfast and carry lunch, plan to be far out and return by car if signals indicate. Lincoln Accident Insurance ad urges protection of time.
Notice states that starting Monday morning May 20 an extra five cent charge will be added to all meat orders delivered. Peter Peetz signs the notice.
Dear Mr Gaspen, I enjoyed it ins far The first vacation I had this past week We are better clothed and fed than since we were born One fellow had extra work because he could not get all his clothes on for reveille Frank and I are pals at present enjoying the fun First day's hike we passed fine horses I wish they would put us in the cavalry We learned to stand at attention and salute an officer We planned to meet officers at the midway Retreat comes before chow I wanted to share camp impressions and a few stories for the Judge But I will save them for another time Yell the force hello Best wishes Tant I. I. Pindel Strongest dry cell battery made Hardy Hardware Co
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