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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1925
Page
9
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Telegraph reports visiting auditors J H Bates and F H Peck from the U P railroad and express company checked R F Sopher who is retiring. W J Logan of Fort Morgan appointed. Johnnie Tucker and Vernon Merifield to Idaho Mechanical Institute Welser course. Frances Hart and Clara Klein to Alliance summer normal school eight weeks. Sidney competes in oratorical contests. J M Swenson wins first and Clayton Radcliffe second in university college of law oratorical contest.
The telegraph recalls a 24 year old incident where a rail derailed four cars at Lodge Pole damaging the depot platform and nearly destroying the depot building. Also noted are the arrival of H H Harder with Nevada cattle, a missing resident Mrs. Henry Nolte near Sidney, and reflections on a Cheyenne county cattle business and a historic travel cost report to California.
Charles Vernon of Sidney Draw unloaded a fine thoroughbred Hereford bull shipped from Kearney last Saturday. QO. D. Lyon receives official notice of appointment as Sidney postmaster and will assume duties in June. The appointment meets general approval. A. T. Snyder and family, longtime county residents, began overland travel to the Pacific coast last Wednesday.
Forties era notes Sidney with new settlers breaking land and a bustling town. Over 250 cowboys arrive for a western roundup route from Horse creek to Julesburg then McKalligan's, while MN prairie schooners head toward Oregon and merchants report lively trade. Archers and croquet rise in popularity as local clubs launch this season.
Grand Prairie residents and visitors keep busy with a long list of calls, dinners, and gatherings from Monday to Monday. Henry Kragel Sophie and Clara join trips to Sidney while James Irwin families attend dinners and church events. Ellington and Jorgensen host guests. graduation day and a picnic near Leeman canons mark weekend activities.
A large nearby crowd enjoyed a Sterling pageant last Monday praised as the best in some time. Various residents made trips to the county seat and back, with numerous social visits, dances, and a neighborly ice cream social postponed to May 30 at the Hilliard ranch.
Social visits to the Frank Kurz home and Matt Hemmer residence are reported along with May 21 meeting of the Sidney Draw O D O at Mrs. Matt Hemmer’s. Mrs. Frank Kurz elected treasurer. Fireless cookers demo and circulars shared. Nearby visitors include Frances Lacy and several named locals. A horse riding mishap near the tracks involved Clara and Fern, with bystander boys aiding. Various visits, dinners, and a wind glazing note at Mahler Ores conclude the items.
An advertisement in The Telegraph promises results for clients. It suggests being photographed this year on your birthday at Phelps Studio. It also promotes David Cole Creamery buying produce with top prices for poultry and eggs.
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