Mass Meeting Debates Carnegie Library Location and Levy
A Saturday mass meeting discussed establishing a Carnegie public library and a three mill levy. Voted to petition the village council to call an election on library establishment, with 22 yes and 8 no. An adjournment followed and a revised ordinance was drafted for council action. The Woman's Club has long championed the library and a lot was offered. Also noted: travel by Dwight A Woolf and wife, a 1000 mile foot journey, and Paul L. Martin named to the Intercollegiate Debate Seminary at the University of Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Wellner
B. A. Jones
Murless
Woman’s Club
Carnegie Public Library
A. K. Greenlee
Carnegie
Dwight A. Woolf
Death Valley
Mr. Woolf
Kansas City
United States
Sidney
Paul L. Martin
University of Nebraska
Nebraska
Intercollegiate
Minnesota
Lincoln
Iowa
Iowa City
L. Martin
Law Department
State University
Sidney High
Nebraska High School
Local and Personal News Highlights
Potter area residents and visitors frequent the city Friday through Tuesday with names like L M White Ben Folkerts August Gade Patrick King and Paul Collart among others. Notable items include final homestead proof by Mr Herron at age 80 and Mrs Gast arriving in Seattle to enjoy her daughter's home. The Lincoln Memorial Highway may elevate Sidney's profile and local clubs and sports teams hold practice and meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Herron
Peetz
Mr Herron
Post Office Warns Parcel Patrons For Rapid Delivery
The government appeals to parcel post patrons to wrap bundles carefully and ensure proper indorsement to aid fast delivery. Perishable and inadequately prepared items will be refused entry. It urges people to insure shipments, noting a $50 loss can be saved for a dime and a $25 loss for a nickel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parcel Post
Captain Barr Carmania Commander Directed Race For Life
Carmania's Captain Barr guided the ship's crew and passengers in a lifeboat dash toward survival as the vessel sank, coordinating orders and life-saving actions during the disaster at sea.
Birthday Party Prank Turns Into Bright Surprise
Frank Tobin arrives home to a planned birthday surprise when a burglar scene triggers real fear until twenty friends burst in. Sheriff McDaniel and others compete for cigars, gifts include a Gillette razor and a chair, and Mrs Tobin hosts a midnight lunch with Dedrich and Griffith assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Tobin
Frank
Sheriff McDaniel
Wright
S. Dedrich
Fundingsland
Barlow
Gapen
Dr. Webster
Tobin
Dedrich
Griffith
Back To Early Home
T M Bickett loaded a car Wednesday and shipped out to his new home in Atlantic Iowa. He and his wife seek life easier on a small suburban place while leaving their ranch to their son in law Mr Bale. Cheyenne County loses good citizens in Mr and Mrs Bickett hoping they may return to the golden west.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. M. Bickett
Atlantic
Iowa
Mr. Bale
Cheyenne County
Mrs.Bickett
Golden West
Huxell Sues Union Pacific Rail on Fatal Accident
The suit seeks 50000 dollars in Lancaster County District Court before Judge Cosgrave. Ella Huxell, administratrix, alleges her husband, an engineer for Union Pacific, was killed when ice coated rails near Sidney and a switch engine struck him. Plaintiffs cite lack of bell or whistle and closed cab curtains. Trial halted earlier by attorney E C Pettis’s illness, with continuation ordered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edson Rich
E. C. Strode
W. P. Miles
Huxell
Sidney
Round House
E. C. Pettis
Mrs Huff Returns From Visit. Dave Quits Singing Fun Phrase
Mrs. David Huff comes back from York Nebraska after a lengthy visit with children. Dave has ceased singing a humorous line about his wife going to the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Huff
York, Neb
Dave
Lodgepole Citizens Visit Town Ledger
Friday brought a sizable group of Lodgepole residents to town including J. R. Young H. Fuscha A. J. Withers and daughter L DeBrunner Wm. Schroll E. Graham and Mr Stover among others in attendance at the local gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Young
H. Fuscha
A. J. Withers and Daughter
L. DeBrunner
Wm. Schroll
E. Graham
Mr. Stover
Horoscope Predicts Battles and Bloodshed on Monday
A Monday horoscope warned of warlike events and bloodshed. The text notes no reference to a bout between two frailer sex. The county court then imposed a light sentence in the related case.
Reading by Miss Bess Gerhardt Morrison at opera house
Miss Bess Gerhardt Morrison arrives November 1 for a reading and lecture at the opera house to benefit the Lutheran church. Her talk on the flag draws great demand and Sidney residents will welcome another chance to hear her. Saturday evening, November 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bess Gerhardt Morrison
Opera House
Sidney
Dixon Knox Wedding at Denver Office on Oct 11 1913
Thomas C. Knox and Nina M. Dixon wed at County Judge Gapen's office in Denver on October 11 1913. Michael Lichter and Lena Lenley, both of Denver, also married by Judge Gapen on the same date 1913.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gapen
Thomas C. Knox
Nina M. Dixon
Denver
Lichter—Lenley
Michael Lichter
Lena Lenley
Beginning of the B M S Club Year
The B M S Club held its first meeting on Saturday October 4 at Mrs Shoemaker's home. Officers named were Mrs J T McIntosh president Miss McFadden vice president Mrs Uptegrove secretary and Mrs Martin treasurer. The session featured a Summer Reminiscences roll call led by Mrs Shoemaker an address by the president a book review of Laddie by Mrs Jones and a magazine note by Mrs Swan. A discussion on What loyalty means by Mrs Hall produced diverse, insightful points. Adjournment set for next year’s meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B M. S. Club
Shoemaker
J T McIntosh
McFadden
Uptegrove
Martin
McIntosh
Laddie
Jones
Swan
Social Circles entertain at 500 and German luncheon
Mrs Hart and daughter hosted early week at 500, five tables on Monday with winners Miss Ann Radcliffe and Mrs Jones. Tuesday four tables, first prize to Mrs McClenaghan. Thursday German luncheon by Mrs Pfeiffer for Miss Helmer, six courses, tea at five, six o'clock supper, twelve covers, Eva Miles and Anne Radcliffe assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hart
Sager
Lowe
Radcliffe
Ann Radcliffe
Ann
Jones
Miles
Miss Radcliffe
McClenaghan
Bentley
J. J. McIntosh
S. Dedrich
Eva Miles
Anne Radcliffe
Mrs Pfeiffer
Mrs Lowe Hosts Elegant Wednesday Card Party
Mrs Lowe entertained Wednesday afternoon at cards with seven tables in use. The gathering featured pretty costumes and sunny smiles, followed by a dainty luncheon.
Frances Willard Union Meeting Reports Second Session
The Frances Willard Union held its October 3 meeting with Mrs. Shoemaker. Officers named this time: Mrs. Doty president, Mrs. Haskell vice, Mrs. Shoemaker secretary, Mrs. Marlless treasurer. Table Talk led by Doty covered auto-suggestions. The boy problem for parents and teachers prompted strong discussion. Witters led. Grabill read The Ideal American Home and offered notable ideas. The club adjourned to meet with Mrs. Ahrens on November 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances
Neumann and Sudman Wed in Chappell Home
Publisher Guy C. Neumann and Miss Maude Sudman married on October 8 at the bride’s home in Chappell. The couple traveled via Sidney between trains and left for Denver on the Burlington. The Telegraph wishes them lasting happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy C. Neumann
Chappell Register
Acid-test Applied to Citizens Reveals Honest Respondents
A fragment reports that the acid test has been used on some citizens and found them honest, described in informal quotation wording that echoes a candid assessment of truthfulness. The text emphasizes sincerity among individuals subjected to the test.
Laying Corner Stone Of New Catholic Church In Sidney
On October 15 the corner stone of St Patrick’s church was laid after a high mass led by Bishop James A. Duffy of Kearney. The ceremony featured Father Meinstermann, Deacons Kavanagh and Blum, and choir director Miss Ethel Klein. Architect J. M. Nachtigall designed a Roman style church costing about $15,000 with labor donated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Patrick's Church
James A. Duffy
Kearney
Father Meinstermann
Heintz
Father Malony
Father Kavanagh
North Platte
Father Blum
Sidney
Ethel Klein
Duffy
Father Link
J. M. Nachtigall
Stewart Hill
Hot Springs
South Dakota
L. B. Hiscock
Ducks and More Ducks Dinner honors river hunters
A Union Pacific hotel duck dinner celebrated hunters returning to ordinary haunts after bagging 147 ducks on the North Platte. Hosts George Baker senior J S Thomas and Steve Davis plus guests Sipe Kratz Hadley Stafford Wright Simodymus Baker Jr and Webster enjoyed canvass back with proper fixings in a soul satisfying spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific
North Platte River
George Baker
J. S. Thomas
Steve Davis
Messrs
Sipe
Kratz
Hadley Stafford
Wright
Simodymus
Baker Jr
Webster
Births Report of Two Newborns This Week
Born to Mr and Mrs Phillip Goering on October 11 a son. Born to Mr and Mrs Edward Rummelhart on October 12 a girl eight pounds in weight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillip Goering
Edward Rummelhart
Extra Attraction at Tobin Theatre
Tonight at the Tobin Theatre the Original Crusaders or Jerusalem Deliverec will be shown, billed as the world's greatest moving picture. Four reels, 4,000 feet long, a $50,000 production direct from Rome, Italy. Adults 15 cents, children 10 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tobin Theatre
Jerusalem
Rome
Italy
Also Mentioned on This Page
L. M. White
Ben Folkerts
Weyerts
Gade of
Sundl
Patrick King
Angola
Paul Collart
North Divide
A. Nelson
Potter
Charles Gunderson of
Albert Thompson
Dalton
William Michael of
Lodgepole
M. J. Healey
Omaha
J. D. McMillan
F. W. Holtman
Wm. Schmake
Chas. Neick and Windsheimer
August Blome
F. Rowan
Co. L. Tate
Robert H. Willis
Bridgeport
Mesdames McNulty and Ward
Ickes
Bridge Club
A. W. Scribner
John Doe
Post Office
Captain Barr
Carmania
Dixon—Knox
NEW Catholic Church
Thomas. Norrisele
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