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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1909
Page
1
The Village Board debates a water shortage after heavy use and wasted hydrants. An ordinance with a flat rate design and pamphlet guidance for users is proposed to fund pumping and curb waste. Nearby farming, weather, and town life details follow as new staff appointments, electric service plans, and Decoration Day observances shape the community week.
Last Friday evening May 2 1st the senior class staged a revised Merchant of Venice at the opera house. The cast included seniors and other helpers with Miss McMillan as coach. The performance impressed the audience and left a pleasant public impression as the group graduates.
Citizens are urged to participate in Memorial Day services next Monday as a well planned program honors the occasion. The Ladies Aid Exchange reports strong support and will hold another sale at Harper and Wright's on Saturday June 5. A display of home supplies and a note about Kruse Bros. serving porter accompany the notice.
The Rev H Zinnecker delivered the Baccalaureate sermon to the graduating class last Sunday evening in a large turnout. The message on The Aim of Life urged a definite goal and thorough preparation. A class procession featured eight girls in white and black capes singing Onward Christian Soldiers.
Clads Edens of Chester Nebraska added to his land portfolio by buying a new quarter section near D F Bennetts for 3200 dollars. The fenced farm has seventeen acres cultivated and he plans to build and move there. He has already acquired six quarter sections on the North divide for his six children with homes and improvements underway.
Cheyenny Encampment No 19 I O O F selects new officers for the year including W Coaterheadt C P A Granneman S W J J Parks W Alfred Ovall di P Truatess A Granneman E P Os good E Kruae sr Names reflect local lodge leadership and roles.
The T. N's held a pleasant afternoon with Miss Nina Whitman at the home of her sister Mrs. W. P. Miles Porter. The event included draught at Kruse Bros.
The Sidney baseball squad defeated Kimball 6 to 0 with Ralph Pettit's homer and key plays by Art Hargis. A Sunday cyclone disrupted the game but the team retained momentum ahead of future matches, while trainer notes and Ponto the mascot added local color.
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