Sidney High Loses First Football Game and Tragic Death Near Dalton
Elmer Benedict of Hamburg Iowa was crushed beneath a traction engine near Dalton while driving his hayrack home from Jens Englert threshing outfit. Benedict, 33, leaves a wife and six children and was praised by colleagues before authorities deemed no inquest necessary. Also, Sidney High School opened football with Scottsbluff, losing 55 to 0 but gaining effort and lessons from a sturdier opponent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Benedict
Hamburg
Iowa
Jens Englert
Dalton
Parks
Kreuger
Radcliff
George Baker
Sidney High School
Scottsbluff
Sidney
Alford Bentley
Harry Bixby
Clayton Parks
Hawaiian Romance at Sidney Tonight Returns Cast
Tonight a seven member cast presents A Hawaiian Romance replete with songs music and acting. The company has drawn praise from prior appearances and returns to Sidney for another engagement. Manager Smith adds extra seats to accommodate a larger crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Smith
Court Notices Roundup Of Fines And Minor Drunks
The court set fines for several petty offenses. Tom O Harr imbibed several drinks and wandered Saturday night, receiving $6 and costs after a warning from Judge Chambers. Jesse Kreuger paid $25 and costs for assault. A stranger named Ed Fisher paid $60 and costs for damaging electrical signal equipment at Sunol and is now employed by Mr Huff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom O'Harr
Sidney
O’harr
Judge Chambers
Jesse Kreuger
Ed Fisher
Sunol
Huff
Want Steam Heat System Extended
West part of town sees the village trustees grant a petition to extend the steam heating system two blocks west from Myrtle street. Signers must cover all extension costs upfront, later refunded via heating service. Bills allowed include surveying and maintenance charges. board adjourned after approving payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Village Trustees
L. O. Fundingsland
J. J. Parks
Gus Wellner
M. W. Riggs
Journal
Daniel McAleese
Myrtle Street
Dangerous Prairie Fire Sweeps Amid High Winds
During a ferocious Sunday wind a prairie fire swept toward the Olson pasture near Sidney. Fifty men with horses spades and wet sacks fought to confine the flames to the field aided by a green corn field to the south and the wind not veering. The Olson home and buildings were in danger but partial success was achieved, avoided large damage to the southwest Sidney area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olson
Sidney
Sidney Welcomes New Plants South of Burlington
Sidney grows as two major firms prepare to build plants in the south part of town. A northern mill site near the U P tracks has moved to a larger tract by the Burlington, south of the Lancaster home, taking half a block for a plant. Work is expected to start soon. The town has long sought a local mill industry and capital is finally seizing the chance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Mill Company
U. P
Burlington
Lancaster
Little Dancers Delighted Audience at Opera House
The Episcopal Choir Guild staged an Tuesday evening entertainment drawing a large crowd. A five reel moving picture titled The Jews preceded with charming dance sequences by young girls. Dances in costume including The Spanish dance Fireflies and School Girls featured Jean Swatzlander Leona Spitler Marjorie Shipman Marjor ie Wallick Genevieve Bentley Lillian Barton Myrtle Fishman Beulah Grabill Dorothy Swatzlander. Some numbers disappointed the management at the last minute but the audience felt their money was well spent on at least one standout performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal Choir Guild
Tthe Opera House
Jean Swatzlander
Leona Spitler
Marjorie Shipman
Marjorie Wallick
Genevieve Bentley
Lillian Barton
Myrtle Fishman
Beulah Grabill
Dorothy Swatzlander
Rose Street Redevelopment Signals City Activity Rise
Torn street sections reflect ongoing building work in the business district. Steam mains installation advances in the core area, while building operations continue, suggesting heightened daily activity after nearly three years of ceaseless disruption along Rose Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Street
Sidney Steam Bakery Delights With Fine Home Made Chocolate Fudge
Local bakery showcases rich chocolate fudge renowned for smooth texture and deep cocoa flavor. Customer notices say the fudge pairs well with coffee and is a standout among daily pastry offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Steam Bakery
Brewer Garage to Enlarge Its North Side Expansion
N G Brewer expanded operations by purchasing the Pantenburg stone barn and adjacent west lot. He hires H Bockstadter to remodel the barn into a first class machine shop. The existing shop becomes car storage space as the business nearly doubles capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brewer Garage
N. G. Brewer
Pantenburg
Brewer
H. Bockstadter
The Danger of the One Dropping Method
A defense of crop rotation against single crop farming. The author warns that exhausting soil with constant wheat crops harms future yields, urging balanced rotations to restore soil and health. City farmers are blamed for promoting land degradation, risking soil “wearing out” and harmful outcomes for land and people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dakotas
Nebraska
Doering and Lorenzen United in Weyerts Church Wedding
Emil Doering of Stanford Nebraska and Christiana Lorenzen of Chicago wed at Weyerts church on October 24 officiated by Rev. Paul Otto Spehr. The couple’s union links Nebraska and Illinois in a formal ceremony observed by family and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Doering
Stanford, Neb
Christiana Lorenzen
Chicago
Weyerts Church
Paul Otto Spehr
Bellair and Ozier Married in Walden Ceremony
Newton Bellair and Florence W. Ozier of Walden Colorado joined in marriage on October 2 in a Methodist church ceremony conducted by Reverend A. J. May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton Bellair
Florence W. Ozier
Walden
Colorado
A. J. May
Methodist Church
Hecker and Fischer Wed in Read County Home Ceremony
William Hecker and Miss Minnie Fischer were married Thursday October 28 at ten in the bride’s parents home with Judge Chambers officiating. Neighbors enjoyed all day hospitality and the celebration honored a worthy, industrious groom and a respected county family. The Telegraph joins friends in extending best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hecker
Minnie Fischer
John P. Fischer
Judge Chambers
J. P. Fischer
Telegraph
County Attorney Radcliff Drives New Five Passenger Oakland
County Attorney Radcliff is seen in a brand new five passenger Oakland car. The sighting highlights the official vehicle upgrade and public appearance by the county prosecutor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Radcliff
Oakland
Dr Bison Eye Specialists Saturday Clinic at Hotel National
Eye specialist Dr Bison will visit for a one day clinic Saturday November 6 at the Hotel National. The event is a single day consultation with possible exams and fittings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Bison
Hotel National
Oliver Chilled Plow Company Opens Sidney Distribution Point
Oliver Chilled Plow Company of South Bend Indiana contracts to open an office in Sidney. A warehouse 100 by 70 feet will be built at Rose street near Burlington tracks as a distributing point for a region bounded by North Platte Laramie Sterling and Crawford. J W Harper will manage Sidney operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Chilled Plow Company
South Bend
Indiana
Rose Street
Burlington Tracks
North Platte
Laramie
Sterling
Crawford
United States
J. W. Harper
Social and Club Affairs Note Warm Community Gatherings
The T. N.'s met with Mrs. C. E. Harper on Wednesday afternoon as progressives. Miss Gertrude O'Kane hosted the King's Daughters after a long, enjoyable session. The Altar society prepares for the bazaar meeting Mrs. R. A. Barlow on Thursday afternoon. A neighborhood party celebrated Ray Frame's birthday last Saturday with a surprise and a valuable pipe for the guest of honor. The S. F.'s, an exclusive group of young ladies, met last Saturday with Miss Grace McFadden. Refreshments in two courses were served and silk hose won in bridge by Mrs. Borton, who is acting for coach in preliminary meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altar Society
R. A. Barlow
Ray Frame
Mr. Frame
Grace McFadden
Silk Hose
Foster
Rome
Her Simpson
Colorado
Pleasant church party and October club meeting noted
A previous week party by the W. M. C. and T. T. W. s at Clarence Perry s home drew fifty attendees for games and a three course lunch. The B. M. S. club met October 19 with a full program including Indian tribes readings and tales of Hiawatha Pocahontas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Clarence Perry
O. R.owens
S. F. A. Hand
Jack McClenaghan
Hugh Moore
Hiawatha
Braham
A Moorman Inspects American Bank Building Progress
A Moorman of St Paul Minnesota architect and builder of the new American Bank Building spent Monday here inspecting the work. He then went north where he has a proposition in the same line of building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Moorman
St. Paul
Minnesota
New American Bank
Local and Personal Notices From Sterling Headlines
Mrs. Hobson of Sterling Colorado renews acquaintances in town. Mrs. A J May entertains her mother Mrs Whitlock and brother and wife from North Dakota. S H Snyder travels to eastern markets to buy goods for his clothing store. Mr and Mrs G D Van Gorder settle in a new southwest home. Ralph Reinmuth Paul Collart and Ed Meyers visit as north divide ranchers. A B Johnson injures his instep after a horse mishap. a physician tends him. Mr and Mrs Charles Mann stay with Mrs Corbett while planning their next move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. May
Whitlock
Brother
North Dakota
G. D. van Gorder
Ralph Reinmuth
Paul Collart
Ed Meyers
North Divide
Blaine Grabill Visits Lincoln After East Trip
Blaine Grabill returned Wednesday from the east and planned a brief stay in Lincoln to visit the university boys. He had a mission to Hudson, South Dakota, and enjoyed his time with the students during the stop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blaine Grabill
Hudson
S. D
Lincoln
Catholic School Foundation Completed Near Old Church
The foundation for a new Catholic school has been completed. Located south of the old church, it is part of a group of buildings planned to rise as current plans mature.
Swan family to spend winter in Harper rooms on Front Street
E P Swan and family settle in J W Harper rooms on Front Street for the winter. Mrs Harper and Miss Harper plan to spend the season in Colorado among pleasant places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. P. Swan
J. W. Harper
Front Street
Mrs. Harper
Miss Harper
Colorado
Idaho Hog Exports Shock UP Stockyards Leader
Jack McClenaghan oversaw 2500 Idaho hogs sent to Union Pacific stockyards. The unusually large shipment, rare for Idaho, likely influenced a drop in market prices as hogs moved eastward, affecting the scales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack McClenaghan
Union Pacific
Idaho
Lincoln students hear Billy Sunday with Sidney teen as introducer
Guy C. Chambers, president of the Innocents, introduced Billy Sunday to University of Lincoln students in midmonth. His remarks, like the evangelist’s, drew praise and attention from the crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy
Lincoln
Sidney
Guy C. Chambers
the Innocents
Miles Returns from Lincoln and Omaha for Nebraska Centenary
W P Miles returns from Lin coln and Omaha where he has worked in the Nebraska Semi Centennial celebration. He serves on the executive committee of twenty five members chosen from the commonwealth to organize the big event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Miles
Lincoln
Omaha
Nebraska
Mr. Miles
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Joseph Shaneyfelt
Ogalalla
Sid
Ney
Sidney High
The
Sidney State
Bank For Best
SSR
Jesse C. McHisn
W. E. Memlock
L. GC
Opper
Cash
L. H. Bordwell
F Leichty
Flin Lee
John Null
Bowman
Livons & Son
Loering—Lorenzen
Bellairs—Ozier
Hecker—Fischer
C. E. Harper
Gertrude O’kane
S. H. Snyder
A. B. Johnson
Mrs. Charles Mann
Mrs. Corbett
Miss Arnold
Eady
Oberfelder
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