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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1929
Page
4
The Horner chautaqua circuit plans a Sidney appearance with an advance program from Tele graph promising excellent quality. Local headlines note former Sidney resident L B Cary runs for California governor amid past political activity. A north side tornado near North Platte river left heavy countryside damage and farm homes affected. ©
Len Sherwin, Sterling cattleman, in town en route to Potter to buy cattle. Texas cattle shipments begin with daily monster train loads north over the Burlington. Capitol saloon interior gains a new ceiling. Platte river bridge now rebuilt and trains cross. Robert A Burg, Sidney native, thrives at Annapolis Military Academy as a standout athlete. Link Lowery from Hayner precinct handles deputy assessor duties. D J Scanlon adds cement to sidewalk in front of drug store. Sheriff Lee returns from Buffalo to pursue a wanted check forger. Postmaster McLernon and family depart for Washington DC for postmaster meeting.
Robert W. Fawcus, a prominent rancher in the north river country, was shot and killed Monday afternoon by neighboring rancher Fernando Bozarth after a dispute over water rights. Bozarth surrendered to Sheriff Daughtery in Sidney and is jailed. The incident follows a wave of violence concerns in the area as locals recall Fawcus’s popularity.
Rhode Island note reports the quiet wedding of A. K Greenlee and Lizzie McAllister on the 20th. Both now work behind the counter at E. Mc Lernon's store. The region anticipates a thriving driving season with new buggies and refreshed carriages, suggesting increased activity in Sidney.
Lodge Pole Mrs Mary Harrison and relatives visit Mary Pavlat's family. Numerous local travel and social updates include Frank D Barlow family and communities of Shawnee, Sidney, Kimball, Chappell and Ovid. A young couple, W L Bates and Gertrude Evans, married in Denver. Bates to live in Kimball. Harold Hanson recovering from Denver surgery.
Albert Schmidt adds an addition to his home in the northeast town area. John Brunette, long assisting at Kripal garage, moved his family to Ovid Sunday. Golden Red lodge held a special meeting Tuesday with refreshments served. Miss Clambell Jenik and Fred Simms of Brule wed in Sidney Tuesday morning. Bride is granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Jenik and has lived here most of her life. After a brief Denver trip they will reside in Brule. Mrs C D Moorhead and children Elma Ida and Clare returned Friday from Casper Wyo where they visited sister and aunt Miss Mary Wilson, joined by Mrs G A Carleton visiting her brother Orvis Broun and family. C J Smith left Friday for a Denver outing.
The library board expands summer reading options by adding seventy five titles including Deserted Rooms by P. Gibbs and Case of Sergeant Grischa by Zweig among many others such as Memoirs of a Fox Hunting Man by Sassoon and Dodsworth by Sinclair Lewis.
A misc annotated catalog lists juvenile titles and authors, including Simple People Marshall, World on One Leg, Solitary Horseman, Skippy Crosby Boyhoods, Father Mississippi, Out of the Storm, Jade Necklace, Skyward, Understood Betsey, Mother Careys Chickens, This Singing World, Adventures of a Trafalgar Lad, Mind and Manner of Wild Animals, Whale Hunting with Gun and Camera, Adventures of Captain Horn, The Wave to Sult Year Type, and Come in and let us talk it over with you. Ideal Beaute Shoppe, Phone 451 offers contact.
The ladies of the Altar Society will hold a bake sale at Greenlees on Saturday June 1. Committee members listed are Mrs. J. B. Ruttner Mrs. Frank Clinton Mrs. Mike Schwartz and Mrs. J. A. Sterling. 12-13-74
All persons are notified that trespassers on the grounds of the Sidney Country Club will be prosecuted according to law. The premises including road and driveways are private property and must be respected. only members are privileged thereon. Telegraph Wantads Get Results.
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