Local and Personal Notes from Sidney Journal
The Rev A Corbett left for Omaha for special services. Miss Flossie Belle Hastings returned from Shenandoah Iowa. County Surveyor Bordwell remains home after an accident. Mrs Ray Phillips away from Hornday store desk to attend court. A Nelson of Potter did jury duty here. Mrs Nelson visited St George ranch with her brother's family. Miss Anna Chambers helps in Sidney Mercantile during Ella Erickson’s vacation. Mr and Mrs FE Kruse return tomorrow from Toledo Ohio. Mrs Kruse recovering well from operation. Charles Roth plans to build a house west of his father’s place, work to begin next month. Miss Bernadine Minsterman visiting with her brother in Kearney. Rev Father Minsterman is involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Nelson
Potter
Mrs. Nelson
St. George Ranch
Anna Chambers
Sidney Mercantile
Ella Erickson
Charles Roth
Mr and Mrs Otto Zuhlke Start Jury Service
Mr and Mrs Otto Zuhlke were shopping in town Tuesday when Mr Zuhlke began jury service at the district court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Zuhlke
Mr. Zuhlke
District Court
Mrs Woolsey Leads Dalton Visitors to Busy Burg
Mrs Woolsey drove her car from Dalton Monday bringing shop people to this busy burg. Mr and Mrs R M Perkins were of the party.
Mrs Rezanina Returns From Wyoming Visit
Mrs Frank Rezanina came back Tuesday from a three month stay with her daughters in Cheyenne Wyoming. She will reside with her son Leopold for a period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Rezanina
Cheyenne
Wyo
Leopold
Mr and Mrs Bruce Wilcox Visit Sidney for California Trip
Mr and Mrs Bruce Wilcox of Alliance traveled to Sidney on Monday. The visit occurred as the wife prepared to take a train to California to be with a relative during illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Wilcox
Alliance
Sidney
California
Spitler Family Arrives From Sterling For Local Building
Mr Spitler a carpenter and his family arrived Thursday from Sterling Colorado and plan to stay as building activity in the area shows promise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Spitler
Sterling
Colo
Miss Blanche Faber Closes Sidney Music Classes
Miss Blanche Faber, famed music teacher, reduced her Sidney dates after a large Kimball pupil class filled her schedule. She returned here last Saturday to give final lessons before closing the term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche Faber
Kimball
Sidney
Lodgepole Citizens Featured In City News
Mrs Livingston Porter Tate Mrs L R Barlow Mrs Jack McCormick Mrs Roy Isenberger and S F Watson were among Lodgepole citizens in this city Wednesday. Mrs Noble and daughter Hattie of Spaulding Nebraska are spending the week with Mrs Fred Seeger seeking relief for the daughter's bronchial troubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livingston
Porter Tate
L. R. Barlow
Jack McCormick
Roy Isenberger
S. F. Watson
Lodgepole
Noble
Hattie
Spaulding
Nebraska
Fred Seeger
Local Club Sees Pleasant Friday Meeting With New Members
The B. D. met Friday last week with Mrs. Ed Ahrens enjoying a bright gathering. New members filling vacancies caused by removals from town are Mrs. Lloyd Mann and Mrs. Will Simons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. D
Ed Ahrens
Lloyd Mann
Will Simons
Household weed control could ease winter walks
The note urges householders to remove weeds along pavements to improve snow clearance next winter. It says the village will remove the weeds at residents' expense, but scheduling may delay clearance if snow comes first.
Public sale draws solid crowd for B. E. Hiett retirement
On Tuesday the public sale of B. E. Hiett attracted a large, favorable crowd. Most buyers were present to bid, lifting prices. A generous free lunch was provided. Plans for the seller are not disclosed, but he intends to retire from farming for a period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. E. Hiett
Hiett
Basment Laundry Fumes Forcing Couple Suffer Gas Exposure
C W Hornaday and his wife became partially overcome by gasoline engine fumes while operating a washing machine in their basement laundry on Tuesday. They required a doctor’s care for several hours and are now recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Hornaday
Grace McIntosh Returns From Omaha Visit
Miss Grace McIntosh came home Sunday noon after a week of recreation in Omaha with many friends, enjoying the trip and her time away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace McIntosh
Omaha
Rowan couple attend first number from lecture bureau
F A Rowan and his wife traveled from their north divide ranch on Wednesday evening to attend the inaugural program of the lecture bureau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Rowan and Wife
North Divide Ranch
Lawrence attorney tops Cheyenne County tax sales scene
Miss L A Wright of Lawrence Kansas attended a Cheyenne County tax sale on Wednesday and was noted as the heaviest plunger at the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Wright
Lawrence
Kansas
Cheyenne County
Mrs Earnhardt Visits Kin in Bridgeport Monday
Mrs. Earnhardt traveled to Bridgeport on Monday to see her daughter Mrs. Atkins. She also visited her brother Will Moore and Hugh Moore, and her sister Mrs. L. Jessen during the stay in the city.
Bowlser party shops and attends court outing
Mr and Mrs Ed Bowser and daughter Ida and Mr and Mrs Fred Lehmkuhl toured from Lodgepole on Wednesday for a combined shopping outing and court visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Bowser
Ida
Fred Lehmkuhl
Lodgepole
Mr and Mrs Smith Return to Batavia After Pleasant Visit
Mrs Ed Smith and two children left Friday for Batavia California after a very pleasant visit with Mr and Mrs William Smith, Mr Smith’s parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Smith
Batavia
California
Mr. Smith
William Smith
Sidney Fire Department Hosts Informal Smoker Night
After a regular meeting on Thursday evening the Sidney Fire Department gathered for an informal smoker. The event featured generous gifts of a smoker meal or items from F. A. Jack and Gus Wellner to the members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
F. A. Jack
Gus Wellner
Auctioneer A A Sharp Visits City With Guests
A. A. Sharp the Clara auctioneer toured the city on Wednesday to distribute sale bills. He was accompanied by Mrs. Sharp and guests Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Abrams who then returned to their home in Morhead Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Sharp
Clara
City
Mrs. Sharp
Mrs. O. E. Abrams
Morhead
Iowa
Mrs Milo Webster visits Witters for baby care
Mrs Milo Webster from twenty miles northwest of here arrived Monday at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs S P Witters seeking frequent medical attention for the baby after effects of scarlet fever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milo Webster
Here
S. P. Witters
Public Sale Season Opens With Several October Auctions
The season begins with E. V. S. Pomeroy’s sale on the 14th described as large. Mrs Catherine Ward of Ickes faces a sizable sale, October 28. Ray Smith plans a land and stock sale on October 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. V. S. Pomeroy
Catherine Ward
Ickes
Ray Smith
Mrs J Mason Visits From Peetz Prefers Home Town
Mrs J Mason of Peetz Colorado arrived in the city Thursday after a two week visit at Edgar Nebraska where she formerly lived. After two years living in Peetz she prefers it to Edgar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Mason
Peetz
Colorado
Edgar, Neb
Edgar
Sidney fire department thanks donors for minstrel show support
Members of the Sidney Fire Department extend thanks through The Telegraph for the minstrel show participants and the public for generous patronage during the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Fire Department
Telegraph
Mrs Pfeiffer Returns From Denver Trip Fashion Note
Mrs Pfeiffer came back Thursday morning from Denver where she spent the week since Saturday. She observed that Sidney ladies compared well with Denver dressers in style and taste, though she noted this was not a new thought with her.
Bank examiner John Boatsman audits American Bank in Morrill
John Boatsman of Morrill Nebraska state bank examiner audited the books and accounts of the American Bank last week. He conducted a detailed examination of each department and found everything strictly correct and satisfactory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Boatsman
Morrill
Neb
American Bank
Mrs Grabill Hosts Five Hundred Party For Guests
Mrs Grabill entertained over thirty guests last Saturday afternoon with a lively five hundred card game. Eight tables accommodated players. Mrs Lowe captured first prize while Mrs Swatzlander and Mrs J T McIntosh tied for second. Swatzlander won the second prize. An exquisite luncheon followed the games.
Mrs J L McIntosh Hosts Eight-Table Social at 500
Mrs J L McIntosh entertained eight tables of guests Wednesday at 500 in a popular social rendezvous. Mrs Doran won first prize and Mrs Radcliffe second in cards. Miss Mary, daughter of the house, with helpers Miss Nellie Dedrich Miss Edna Harper Miss Helen Bassett and Miss Evelyn Doran served a three course luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. McIntosh
Doran
Radcliffe
Mary
Nellie Dedrich
Edna Harper
Helen Bassett
Evelyn Doran
Autumn Relaxations Camp Parties In Pleasant Fall Days
Cozy north hill camp nook with white sand provides a sheltered spot to cook and tell stories for hours. Tuesday night Mrs. Wasson from the county clerk office and several companions enjoyed a splendid supper. Thursday evening Miss Sophie Gould hosted a camp-fire for fourteen girls with cooking and camping joys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasson
Miss Morgan
Johnson
Prickett
Sophie Gould
Passing Up a Good County with Ozark Mover Wagons
A humorous tableau reports three mover wagons from the Ozarks entering town to stock up on bacon amid brisk real estate sales. Land dealers hustle for clients while a patriarch remarks he seeks no job. The scene depicts rugged travelers, horse and mule teams, and a dead dog under a wagon as the piece satirically portrays local bustle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ozarks
Telegraph
Trail of the Hanging Rock at Tobin Theatre
Illustrated songs and motion pictures show at Tobin Theatre this weekend October 4 and 5. Saturday features the big film Trail of the Hanging Rock with The Veiled Lady reel and an illustrated song Chicago performed by a city vocalist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tobin Theatre
Chicago
Our City
Charles Doherty Engineer Who Drove Wrecked Train
Charles Doherty, the engineer who steered a wrecked train to a stop, died suddenly after the calamity. The event prompted inquiries into safety practices and railway protocols. Doherty, renowned for his quick thinking in crisis, faced the incident with composure as investigators reviewed the sequence of events.
Engineer Doherty in crash on New Haven road kills six
The June 12 rear collision on the New Haven line killed six instantly as Engineer Charles Doherty claimed brake failure. Officials said the engine was sound. Doherty survived the crash but died three months later amid criticism, shown here testifying at the investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Charles Doherty
Hedlund and Kreader Wed at Home Wedding
Dr A E Hedlund and Miss Ethel M Kreader wed Sunday September 21 at 9 am at the bride’s parents home thirty miles northwest of Sidney. Rev Hageman of Dalton officiated. After a breakfast the couple headed to Sidney and Denver, returning Wednesday. They will reside in Dalton and begin married life with Telegraph best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Hedlund
Ethel M. Kreader
John M. Kreader
Sidney
Uncle Tom's Cabin at Tobin Theatre Oct 9 Night Show
The classic play Uncle Tom's Cabin is praised for its emotional impact and wide reach. An exceptional presentation is slated for Tobin Theatre Thursday night October 9 at 8 30 with adults 50 cents and children 25 cents. Reserved seats are on sale at Sidney Drug Store and a parade proceeds at noon followed by a band concert at 7 30 on the street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tobin Theatre
Sidney Drug Store
Krueger and Miss Meick Wed by Judge Gapen
Herman Krueger and Frances Meick daughter of Ignatz Meick were married on Tuesday September 30 in Judge Gapen’s office. The couple then hosted the customary wedding celebrations at their homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Krueger
Frances Meick
Ignatz Meick
Gapen
Frank Tobin Showcases Dandy Ninety Day Corn
Frank Tobin displays a fine example of ninety day corn in The Telegraph window. He ventured into a field and selected a car at random, finding it hard, full, and perfectly suited for harvest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Tobin
Telegraph Office
Jones Lyngholm Marriage Ties Cheyenne and Sidney
Oliver J. Jones of Cheyenne Wyoming and Mamie J. Lyngholm of Sidney Nebraska wed in Chicago on September 24. They plan to live in Cheyenne at the Rookery Apartments after October 1. The bride is the daughter of Mrs Hannah Lyngholm of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver J. Jones
Cheyenne
Wyo
Mamie J. Lyngholm
Sidney
Nebr
Chicago
Rookery Apts
Hannah Lyngholm
Notable North Platte Visitors This Week
Among the North Platte people in town this week were A. F. Woods, E. E. Woody, Wednesday, W. T. Wilcox, C. A. Weir, H. Gilfoyl and G. E. Mann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Platte
A. F. Woods
E. E. Woody
W. T. Wilcox
C. A. Weir
H. Gilfoyl
G. E. Mann
Fire Damages Vienna Cafe. Small Blaze Suppressed
A small blaze Monday evening prompted firemen to respond to the Vienna cafe. Slight structural damage and heavier content loss occurred. building insured for 5000 dollars and contents for 4200. Byerly Brothers lose much of transient restaurant business during court week as insurance adjusts. Building owned by Oberfelder Bros., a city landmark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Byerly Brothers
Oberfelder Bros
Enrollment grows as classes add seats and seniors convene
Enrollment increases across grades and high school with thirty new seats, easing crowding in the eighth grade room and high school assembly. The senior class elected Marius Christensen president, Frances Hart vice president, Blaine Grabill secretary, Alyah Buzza treasurer, and Emma Rihn sergeant at arms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blaine Grabill
Marius Christensen
Frances Hart
Alyah Buzza
Emma Rihn
Stowe Hosts Social to Reform Local Church Group
F S Stowe and wife held an informal social at their north side home on Thursday to reorganize the Christian Endeavor of the Christian church and elect officers. About sixty attendees, including several outsiders, enjoyed hospitality and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. S. Stowe
Christian Church
Burlington to Build New Side Track South of Dalton
Burlington will start next week to construct a new side track six miles south of Dalton on the George Ruhter place in the northeast quarter of section 31 township 16 range 49. The siding will facilitate shipping of grain from the vicinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Dalton
Geo. Ruhter Place
Rome illustrated lecture at the school house
An illustrated lecture on Rome was given last Friday night at the school house but attendance was thin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
District Court In Session All Week In Nebraska
District court opened Monday with Judge H. M. Grimes. Sixty cases on docket. about twenty disposed by press time, others to be settled or finished next week. Main suit by Charles M Hadley for $50,000 against Union Pacific over Cradit death in Her don wreck March 14. Thirty or more witnesses, lawyers from multiple towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Grimes
Charles M. Harley
Union Pacific Railroad Company
Charles M. Hadley
Charles M. Cradit
Mr. Cradit
Herdon
Devoe & Swenson
Halligan & Wilcox
North Platte
BE. A. Cary
Fred Wright
Scottabluff
J. G. Mothersead
Scottsbluff
A. E. Timblin
Omaha
J. H. Woolley
Grand Island
Mr. Courtright
Courtwright & Sidner
Fremont
Neb
Breath Stops After Envelope Scrap In Post Office
Ferl Griffith nearly choked to death Wednesday night when a torn envelope scrap became lodged in his throat after leaving the post office with his mother. By the time Dr. Baker arrived at the Stewitts building, emergency remedies flushed water over the obstruction and the boy began to recover from the perilous episode.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferl Griffith
Golden Gate
Ferl
McIntosh
Stewitts
Dr. Baker
Opening Number at Opera House Prompts Praise and Plans
The first High school lecture course opened Wednesday night to a good audience. The violinist impressed, vocal and piano offerings were well received, and the magic act pleased younger spectators. The next event is Ole Theobalds on November 21, with the course urged for strong community support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrmann and Company
Ole Theobaldi
Opera
Ole Theobalds
Fourteen Russians Foiled on Westbound Train by Sheriff
On Tuesday night fourteen Russians aboard a Chicago bound train caused trouble for the conductor who sent for the sheriff. Mr. McDaniel and allies arrived. the foreigners, pretending to be children with their father, saw the risk and departed after a quick look. They were calm before departure, eating from the conductor’s hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
No. 17
Degree of Honor to Host Luncheon at I O O F Hall
A Degree of Honor committee, meeting Tuesday, arranged a luncheon at the I O O F hall for their next regular meeting on Tuesday October 7. Little is charged for the lunch and nothing for the good time expected with a D of H spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Ragan
I. 0. O. F. Hall
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rev. A. Corbett
Flossie Belle Hastings
Shenandoah, Iowa
Bordwell
Ray Phillips
Hornaday Merchandise Store
FE Kruse
Toledo, Ohio
Miss Bernadine Minsterman
Kearney
Father Minsterman
American Presa Association
Hedlund—Kreader
Uncle Tom's Cabin
Kreuger—Meick
Jones—Lyngholm
The
Hornaday Mase. & Grain Co
Pond
McMillen
Western Nebraska Basketball League
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