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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1910
Page
5
South Omaha yards handled 63,215 sheep in a single day, surpassing Chicago’s previous record. The market held prices steady as fat sheep and feeders remained strong amid the huge mobilization. A new South Omaha live stock total record of 829 cars arrived, including 22 horses, with 13,824 cattle noted.
Lincoln September 28 The State Photographers association gathered in Lincoln for its annual convention with sessions at the Lindell hotel.
C A Randall of Lincoln demonstrated a crude-oil plowing engine at the U P depot this week, claiming eight furrows per pass and reduced labor. The M Rumley Company machine requires only three gallons of fuel per acre and costs $2500. About 100 locals from Sidney and nearby towns observed the test near Gus Wellner's land, with J W Harper, Photographer Hall, Editor Gapen, and Jack Dearmin in attendance.
Henry Wikerham of Milford was in Sidney Wednesday. George Buzza left Thursday for Omaha for a short stay. M Hart accepted a position in W. o. Hinman’s store. RW Devoe returned Saturday from Denver. Ralph Robinson and wife visited from Cheyenne Wednesday. Mrs. W. TL. Frazier, of Peets Col., visited Sidney Thursday. C. C. Darnell returned Thursday from a few days in Ovallala. Chris Lavoni returned from a business trip in Eastern Nebraska. O. E. Walters, Boone county clerk, was in town yesterday. Sidney Electric Service linemen have a Darling among them. Frank R. Scheel of Wahoo brought several land men Tuesday. M. J. Durrity rode the Overland Limited Thursday evening westward. The Juvenile Band and guests held a social at Mrs. Charles Harper’s home. Mrs. Hanna Swansen of Cheyenne visited her daughter Mrs. Johnson Tuesday. Herman Miller, pioneer of Eagle precinct, was at the county hub yesterday. Mrs. Minerva F. Ewing and Jamie Stokes returned home to Winston Col. after a Sidney visit. Ed. Hopkins assaulted Sam P. Jones at the Jones ranch Tuesday and was sentenced to twenty days. Mr. Jones was not seriously hurt. Joel Wickard, wife and daughter of Dalton were in town Wednesday. Mrs. Wickard just returned from Montana after attending her father’s burial. Dr. Simon is installing steam heat in the Tyrone building. He notes a man who keeps as good a store as Mr. Robinson deserves warmth this winter.
Secretary Royse of the state banking board released the banks report at Aug 29 closings showing 509 banks with 225 401 depositors and a 29 percent average reserve. Loans and discounts rose 4 476 285 40 since last year while deposits increased 480 659 10. Since May 11 1910 deposits fell 1 725 173 and loans and discounts dropped 3 153 578 44.
Lincoln Sept 27 The supreme court affirms the Richardson county district court ruling for Willalm Otto against Burlington railroad The sylabus states a shipper riding a stock train is owed care by the railroad If the rider steps off at an unknown trestle and is injured the railroad is responsible Otto fell from the train at night and was injured after leaving the car steps with conductor knowledge The plaintiff was awarded damages
Reverend Zinnecker announces return as pastor for another year after a strong financial report from the North Platte district. He urges church members to invite strangers, attend services, bring children to Sunday school at 9 45, and support church progress with unity and service. The week includes a morning sermon on We are Builders and an evening evangelistic service at 7 30.
State fire warden V Johnson has produced a Fire Prevention Text Book for Nebraska schools. Printers are finishing the book for free distribution to teachers. State Superintendent Bishop endorses it and designates Nov 4 as Fire Day with school programs emphasizing fire drills.
In Humboldt Nebraska on September 26 Will Mc Dougall and Will Tiehen, residents of Salem, suffered severe facial and hand burns when gasoline splashed a lantern during a nighttime transfer between two cars. Tiehen's vehicle exploded and burned completely.
On the nineteenth Sunday after Trinity October 2 1910 Christ Church holds holy communion at 730 am and 1100 am with sermon on Solomon's Vision. Evening prayer and sermon at 8 pm. An organ recital precedes with Beethoven Egmont March and Rink Organ Concerto. Ladies Guild meets Fridays 3 pm in rectory guild room. large attendance urged.
Mabel Cullen, in Plattsmouth Nebraska, shot herself in the abdomen during a week’s engagement. Officials say she brooded over a recent Omaha divorce and she is believed to recover.
Union Valley reports the threshing season winding down with frost and good crops. Jacob Hulse of Hancock County Illinois visits and shares photos of prairie houses. A wagon incident injured Mr Fecht but he is recovering. Fall wheat and corn prospects look strong. Visitors Rev Westerbuhr and Harm Quadhammer praise Cheyenne county crops and climate.
W J Ehrhard celebrates the arrival of his wife and two children from New Jersey on Tuesday. The pastor has endeared himself to the Episcopalians and Sidney at large. John Murphy, a U P hotel porter, tried to force food from chef Henry Roberts while drunk last Sunday. Roberts ejected him. Murphy fired five shots with no hits. The sheriff was alerted but Murphy remains at large.
Mrs Radcliffe was credited with prize winning gherkins pickled onions and chopped pickles due to rush at the fair. The actual winner is Mrs Albert Kruse who should be congratulated for her skill.
Court office at the courthouse reports that Ilamestead applicants have submitted final proofs and testimony in contest cases. Proceedings focus on ownership claims and required filings. The record notes completion of testimony and readiness for final adjudication.
W. S. Rodman of Omaha spent Monday in Sidney, Nebraska, meeting local residents and touring the town.
The Kansas City Times quotes a humorous exchange where a husband jokes his wife loves her poodle more than him. He notes Em begins to view him as no rival to the dog, while the wife’s affection for the poodle remains central to the banter.
A large crowd attended the public sale of C J Portrey at Bronson on Tuesday. All Col Kucera's property sold well with cattle and brood mares fetching higher prices than expected. Portrey has bought a farm near Springfield Missouri and moved this week.
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