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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1927
Page
4
A rapid stream of social and travel items from Sidney Nebraska and surrounding communities. Residents such as E. J. Stiverson, Rolfe Hine, Mrs. Arthur Boring and many others are listed for trips to Denver, Omaha, Lincoln and Chicago with visits to relatives, work updates, and social events noted.
Local society notes describe the Frances Willard Kensington meeting at Mrs. B. F. Irwin's home on West 5th Street with sewing planned. Recaps of Irene Simpson hosting a one o’clock luncheon with Edith Sheldon and others, plus a surprise gathering by Vern McManus friends. St Martha's Guild plans for next week bazaar, and a Saturday luncheon at the Country club with Hallowe'en decorations. Bridge results list prize winners among local ladies with numerous out of town guests attending.
Bayard Bears and Mitchell Colts faced off at Mitchell fair grounds with two top priced Nebraska pitchers on the mound. Grover Cleveland Alexander of Bayard and Dazzy Vance of Hastings, both among the era's highest salaried hurlers, drew fans as their teams defend league standing. Bayard won the valley flag in a playoff, Mitchell tied for second with Yoder, and both lineups remained strong for this showcase.
New volumes line the shelves per librarian Mrs Corbett. Notable titles include Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great by Elbert Hubbard and Dusty Answer by Lenmann. Other entries span works by Bromfield Mayo de la Roche Wells Montgomery and Carruth with several juvenile titles.
Sheriff’s office says 200 White Leghorn chickens were stolen Friday night from a ranch three miles northwest of Kimball. The theft was reported Saturday morning as chickens thrived on the farm.
Mr and Mrs Fred Runge will operate the new Ranger hotel in Lusk Wyoming upon completion. The venture is for owner E B Hendrie of Denver and aims to feature a modern Wyoming hotel plant. Work began last week with first and second floors ready by March and a new concrete driveway installed behind the building.
Depositors of the defunct Bridgeport bank are expected to be reimbursed soon as receiver H. C. Peterson continues winding up the bank. The case State of Nebraska v. Bridgeport Bank will be heard in district court with claims due by November 28 and a December 5 hearing for claim validity. Payments to creditors are anticipated by April 1 next year or sooner.
Word reached Bridgeport that George Trinnier, brother of local resident Joe Trinnier, died at his Oklahoma home on September 28. Details are sparse. he formerly ran a union delivery service for Bridgeport groceries before moving to Cheyenne in 1916 to work for the J. P. railroad, then later relocated to Oklahoma. He was popular in Bridgeport with many friends who mourn his passing.
Nebraska agricultural college researchers urge picking seed corn now while the crop matures well. Field selection lets farmers influence ear height and kernel traits, with well cured home grown seed proving best. Selecting extra seed can aid neighbors who need seed stock.
This guide advises to tag undersized or poor-appearing pullets with paint or tar, remove and sell them after a second check, isolating those likely to lay well. Favor pullets that are plump, smooth, bright eyed, red combed, ambitious, and good eaters to ensure strong winter layers.
Miss William Wilson and Georg B. Siders, both of Sidney, were united in marriage Wednesday evening by County Judge H. Lawrence Hinkley. The ceremony was performed in Sterling, as reported by the Ferling Advocate.
County authorities report a man named R. M. Davis cashed a $12.60 check at the O M store in Kimball, but the payment was refused at the local Bank of Kimball. The check appears to be drawn on O M Houghtaling, with the name misspelled as O. M. in the transaction.
Feeder buyers must weigh feed grade and seasonal trends. Prices rise for choice finished calves in October and November amid large cattle runs, while April and May see lower choice steer prices as corn-fed cattle fatten for winter sales. May brings higher prices for common steers, with other grains marketed sparingly in February.
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