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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1911
Page
6
A May Day narrative recalls cars breaking down on trips, a train mishap, a baby born to Jasper Jurgens’s family, and a father proud yet isolated. Local farming scenes include wells drilled for Franki Mentken, plow crews near Sidney, and tree planting for a new home site.
Testimony in a homestead contest comes from Johnson Meacham Soderland Cates and Horner in Sterling. Sara Dowd contests Rose Arnold’s homestead south of town. Imperial Insurance general agent checked in. Mrs Harry Wales of Chicago visiting her brother F L Whitelock.
In Pleasant View residents report a cheerful mood after recent fire rains and snow. Henry Courtright D Heimer and Evan Stines drilled grain this week while oats are seeded and corn ground is plowed. Evan Stines and George Hicks hauled hay from Will Goding's last week.
Robert Gunderson and family returned home Thursday. The school board will engage Thornburg Hall for closing exercises and retain instructors for next year. Miss Irma Struble enjoyed Snap-shooting, while two merchants expect rice in June and a third to sell potatoes. The notes mention Mrs. Ely’s Eastward trip, Marguerite Nelson’s illness, eighth grade exams, rental shifts, and a new ceramic book promotion.
The English services held at the German Lutheran Church were well attended. The next English service is on May 21 at 3 00 P M with English services every two weeks thereafter. A birthday honor was given to Miss Mary Witzel at her parents home. August Juedes, son of Mr and Mrs Juedes, turned one year old on Sunday. Otto Bergt of Clara visited Albert Juedes. Henry Ehmke has been paying visits to Mr Witzel frequently. Herman Busch and Albert Juedes finished breaking 100 acres of prairie.
The Sidney Draw community reports smiling farmers and thriving crops after recent rainfall. Local residents and visitors, including Mr. Howe, A F Bundy, and many others, were seen in the valley as they plant corn and travel between Bethel Mt Vernon Potter and surrounding homes.
Bronson players near ready to face any opponent with a Laura Colorado game set for Sunday May 20. A box social dance at Herdon on May 27 supports the team. Local social life includes dances, school changes, potato work, and land activity as autos crowd area lanes.
Sunol hosts a big dance Saturday night May 20 with good music and a promise of a good time. Local residents and visitors are noted in a lively roundup of daily events and farming activity around Sunol including cattle shipments, farm work, and social visits.
Arthur Meyers and family returned to Omaha after a three month visit with his father and brother. A. T. Johnson traveled to Sterling on Tuesday morning. A Children’s Day program is scheduled for June 4 at the church. Salvation Army services were held Sunday morning and evening.
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