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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1915
Page
5
Alliance News argues that property values in non metropolitan towns depend on desirability as dwellings. Scandal and gossip by residents depress demand, harming owners and driving out those with little stake. Those with nothing but a trunk suffer most, while steady residents can buoy value by avoiding scandal.
An old man built a thriving trade by shrewd advertising. He started with little capital, bought stock and space, and used bold half page ads to draw customers. His success grew as demand rose, earning him the nickname the merchant prince for his savvy in keeping sales high through persistent تبلیغ.
Br Frazey and family returned Sunday from a brief visit at Hillsdale Wyoming.
J M Calkins of Bayard visited Sid ney Saturday. C W Sixberry of Bayard was in Sidney Friday. Emory Planck and wife from north of Sunol shopped in town Saturday. A E Monette entertained his two sisters at Olean the past week. Jesse McNish president of the State Bank was in the city late last week. Pp. T. Higgins early north divide settler was in the city Monday. Ella Williams returned Friday from Frenant where she visited Mrs Frank Winkleman. The E J Sweet lumber yard on Rose street is being torn down and cleared. Jimmie McDaniel went to Omaha Sunday and later underwent an operation for trouble since his appendicitis last year. No word has been received since.
Joseph Maney once Benson police chief was shot in the breast by a hidden assailant behind lumber at the Douglas County Fair Grounds near Omaha. He died at home minutes later. he said a man behind lumber fired, then Maney fired at a streetcar before dying. A lumber thief is suspected as the murderer.
Holy Communion Mission Service and Evening Prayer at 3 30 pm and 7 30 pm. Everyone welcome at the Churches. St Patrick's Catholic Church Mass at 9 each Sunday and Evening service at 7 30. Instruction each Saturday at 2 o'clock.
Bible school starts at 10 a.m. promptly followed by preaching and communion at 11 a.m. Junior Endeavor meets at 3:30 p.m. Senior Endeavor at 6:45 p.m. Preaching at 7:45 p.m. Everyone welcome to attend and enjoy the services.
South of Potter indicates a Danish Evangel Lutheran church holding Bible class and Sunday school at 1030 with services at 11 on the first three Sundays each month. The Young People's Society meets on the first Sunday afternoon, a family meeting on the second Sunday, and a Ladies' Society on the second Sunday. All Scandinavians welcome. Pastor CHR FOLCK.
Commissioner Harman confronted a Tiptop bakery delivery in Lincoln as a wagon brought unwrapped bread. The bread lacked required wrapping, and Harman ordered the driver to return it to the bakery. The driver initially argued but then complied after recognizing the official.
The Frances Willard Club met on November 5 at Mrs. Mary Shoemaker's home. Roll call highlighted temperance victories and growing public support for prohibition. After business, schoolgirls sang Brighten the corner where you are. Refreshments and a voluntary silver offering followed.
Mrs Ida Ahrens led a carload of merry ladies and a few babies on Thursday to the Howard ranch at Sunol for a joyful day. The party included Mrs C C Jones Mrs C W Simons Mrs George Parks and Mrs Charlie Couch.
Ten counties Holt Keya Paha Knox Garden Dundy Garfield Loup Blaine Harlan and Gage did not send representatives to assessors meetings held in various state sections by Secretary Bernecker of the state board. The gatherings aimed to align plans for next year's real estate assessment.
Children are invited to attend the Christian Church Sunday afternoons at 3 30 for Junior Endeavor activities. The notes promise something good for every child and encourage participation.
Secretary Shahan of the board of charities and corrections reported last week that Jefferson, Thayer, Nuckolls and Webster county jails and poor farms are in good shape except Nuckolls county jail. The Nuckolls building, erected forty six years ago, is dilapidated with cracked walls and crumbling stones, unfit and unsafe for use.
The Church of Christ of this city schedules Thanksgiving services on Thursday November 25 at 10 30 a m at the church. At noon members and friends will share dinner in the church basement with well filled baskets. An afternoon program and social time follow. Lunch and evening services conclude the day. all are invited.
In Cheyenne County Nebraska a hearing is set for December 14 1915 in the County Judge's office to determine heirs kinship and descent in the estate of Hilka Bauer Folkerts who died intestate July 15 1910. The petition by Frederick G Bauer requests appointment of heirs and a court decree of heirship. Publication required in Sidney Telegraph for three weeks prior to the hearing.
The executive committee of the State Press association votes newspapermen on Scottsbluff as next convention site. Arrangements for a special train to the western Nebraska city are not yet fulfilled and members may pay their own travel expenses.
The Triangle Club will meet Saturday November 13 at 2 p.m. with Superintendent Misa Miller. All young girls in Sidney are invited to attend promptly. May Clothier, President.
The Calla Willard Missionary Society met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Thos Antrim. A splendid program featured a paper by Mrs. R Owens and letters written by members. A published poem and prayers reflect gratitude for blessings and service, with a focus on faith, health, and support.
The state treasurer believes it will not be necessary to register state warrants or use other funds to pay warrants against the general fund. With a $121,000 balance shown and most county treasurers sending remittances, he predicts the general fund will remain healthy and avoid warrant registration.
The state insurance board backed away from enforcing the electrical clause in fire insurance policies after a showing by Senator Burkett and Chicago attorney Thomas Bates convinced officials their prior ruling could be inaccurate.
Oil inspection fees for October totaled 10 680 85 dollars per Food Commissioner M Harman. The amount is higher than October of the previous year but about 200 dollars less than September.
The people of Dixon will vote on November 19 to bond the village for electric lights. The power would come from the new Laurel plant.
Carl Thiemann and family of the North divide were in town Saturday enjoying their spacious new car.
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