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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1908
Page
4
A humorous column notes Sidney’s roll of bachelors and widowers remaining intact while poking fun at wealth and luck. It mentions a son who killed his father after his wealth grow and a man doomed by hydrophobia despite wealth, finishing with a quip about nickels and gratitude.
Dalton reports Jess Ewing building a new one story dwelling on the east side of town to be occupied by Mr and Mrs Wm Gatzemeyer after completion. Sunday school formed eight miles east of Dalton and four district schools convened here with large delegations. Dr J J Kiefer of Bancroft Neb buys land via Kivett Land Co with praise for western lands near Dalton. Rev Burk of Bridgeport preaches here monthly. Children’s Day set for June 14 in Dalton Sunday School.
Dalton community reports on church projects and civic efforts. Plan to build three churches Presbyterian Lutheran and Catholic is noted amid praise for the Sunday School Convention and local improvements including roads, elevators, wells, and school district changes.
A Fourth of July meeting was held with committees named to organize a big celebration. Residents report numerous yard and lawn improvements and general cleanups. Mary Persinger wed in Northport, Alabama, with best wishes from friends. Local residents add improvements from Mrs Knox, Supt Ritchie, and others.
Bronson families visited Sidney for a big show Monday and town ranchers organized a baseball team Tuesday. Samuel Batts was elected captain Grant Anderson treasurer and Milt Oagood general manager. A liberal subscription was raised for equipment. The Country Culture Club met on the 16th adopted rules for the new library and received the first book installment. Mrs Phil Shaver is librarian and donations of standard books or magazines are welcome. Members are reminded of the May 28 meeting at Mrs Andersons home to vote on the coming year's study plan. A large area is being planted in corn and Edward Beel of Marshalltown rented the Swatzlander property.
Local residents report social events and daily life notes from Clara to the Quinns. Visits occur near Ickes and Dalton with circus attendance in Sidney and a convention trip by Chas Higgins. A June 5 basket social at Lager schoolhouse invites all, while farming chat promises a bumper crop and ongoing house building nearby.
John Branger left Denver Tuesday morning to stay briefly. Wedding bells and tin cans hint at upcoming events. Lena and Katherine Ribno plan to travel east to visit Herman and Lincoln for schooling. Chesnut ranch hosts another dance soon. Beveley baby recovering from illness. Ladies' Aid gathered at Perse's with many attendees. Rihn siblings visited Rubter's ranch Tuesday evening. Essie and Lottie Halston remain on the sick list.
Legal advertisement from Sidney Nebraska reports a bank statement as of May 14 1908 with assets including U S Bonds cash from reserves notes and deposits and a cash balance total. Chas Callahan cashier and directors attest to the accuracy of the figures sworn before a notary on May 21 1908.
Community updates include Bronson J A Nelson moved to McAdam ranch. Samuel Ratts relocates to Gael Grants. Miss Genesta Clark ends term with students. Ed Anderson causes excitement en route to Sidney No 4. Gleam of school closures due to Guy Shoemaker’s father illness. Miss Henrietta Fecht accepts Montauk position.
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