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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1926
Page
5
The Telegraph lists annual and six month postage paid subscriptions with single copies, all paid in advance. Published from Sidnes Nebraska the notice states second class mail matter and outlines rate options for readers.
Forty three years ago in Nebraska the Telegraph notes one woman minister and one woman lawyer among many in education and medicine, with ten women physicians. It reports 212 penitentiary convicts last year, only one woman. Emigrants move toward Oregon and Washington as road overseers become personally liable for highway damages. Newman and Tooth report good lamb crops despite wet weather. Decoration Day will feature a parade of veterans, firemen, and lodge members.
The Edison phonograph at Thassett and Brennan's has been a source of amusement. Weather has cleared and most small grain is sprouting. J. O. Waltz visited with his fine horse Noyal George. The utage board meets commendably. The gun club posted good scores on May 15 and 16 with several participants listed.
The Telegraph notes corn planting is largely finished and sinal grain shows improvement after several poor years. It reports a semi annual state school fund apportionment of $110 per pupil, delays in First National bank fixtures now arriving, Sidney's busy week hosting visitors, and W C Brookins of Gas Kansas winning a contract to build Dr Beebe's new residence.
The First National bank plans a modern bank building on the Rose Street lots formerly used by Dawson's store and Darnell's barber. Sidney notes mention visiting guests at Kit MKarsen's Buffalo ranch and Joseph Ohberfelder's appointment as assistant sergeant at arms for the Democratic National Convention in Baltimore on May 2. Officials anticipate trains on the new tracks reaching Sidney by September 1.
Lodge Pole F1d Barlow family motored to Sidney Tuesday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Bates took daughter and two grandsons to Wray Cote Sunday. Mrs J W McDaniel Sr of Sidney arrived Tuesday to visit relatives. Mrs G E Minshall returned from Hastings after attending the grand chapter List session. Miss Mary Stephens returned home near Creek Colo Friday. Minnie King left for home at Ayer Tuesday morning. Mrs John Pavlat and Mrs C F Smith visited the Womans Club at Sunol Thursday.
Friday evening visits mingle with returns from outings and hospitalities across Dalton and nearby towns. A speed case ends with a $1000 fine as commnity life continues with picnics, commencements, and harvest plans amid daily rains promising crop success.
West Sidney visitors include Dana Walker from the eastern part of the state visiting his brother Henry Walker. Adbert Kragel stayed weekend at FP OL Kragel. Mrs Charley Sprenger and Mrs Alfred Sprenger with son shopped in Sidney. Reey Bridgeman Nels Christensen called on M J Elliott. Mrs Wilber Glassburn visited with her sister Mrs Henry Bennison. Mrs John Lingwall and son joined Mrs Charley Sprenger and children while men fished. Mr and Mrs C A Glassarp and daughter Addie shopped in Sidney. Mrs L Scheer Elmer Kragel visited Saturday morning. Mrs Christena Sprenger spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Weissman. Mr and Mrs Albert Aden of Sidney called on Scheer Kragel Sunday evening. Mr and Mrs Alfred Sprenger and son spent Sunday at the D P Els home. Violet Gradit was a Sunday dinner guest of Mr and Mrs G J Sinks and family.
Mr and Mrs John Lingwall and their son with Mrs Anna Lingwall were seen shopping in Sidney on Saturday highlighting a routine local family outing in the city.
North Sidney beat the South Sidney hall team in a Sunday game played near North Shiner. Local residents including Mr and Mrs Jim Sparks and Paul Sparks joined others visiting Homer Haskins and Winton homes. Cattle were driven to pasture by Paul Sparks Louis Tailey and Raymond Busboom. The county achievement day in Sidney drew several locals and Mrs Pant Sparks visited the Sparks home.
Dalton notes Miss Marie Vogler of Denver visits west of Dalton with the Vogler family. J. C. Frandsen injures back in a store fall. A new cream station opens near Cook and Harbaugh. Ladies Community Club meets at city hall Wednesday. Womans Club hosted by Mrs C A Baker Thursday afternoon. Dalton beat Lorenzo 11 to 1 on home diamond Sunday. Graduates include Misses Morrow and Davison. Spring Glee Club concert draws large crowd. Elmer Mayer buys Lars Jensen residence in south Dalton. Possession transfers by Clarence Deaver and Elmer Phelps.
Margaret and Marjorie Halslander called at George Deaver's home Monday evening. Several families, including the Norths and Hulslanders, hosted dinners and visits through the week. A district 64 picnic at Krueger's lake marked the last day of school, while road grading began on the South Colton to federal highway stretch.
On Monday J. H. Wendte, John Brauer, Fred Bushman, George Deaver and H. P. Cortney were among those at nearby farms. Colts were moved to M. M. Herberts pasture and John Cortney assisted with a windmill setup when a wheel blew off Monday evening.
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