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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1916
Page
2
House for sale a cozy six room cottage at a reasonable price and easy terms. Trade possible for horses and cattle. Located at the southeast corner of the block. Owner H. H. Bockstader.
For sale shelled corn sixty five cents per bushel. Four adjoining lots on Lincoln Highway west. Terms very reasonable. One Ellington upright piano and player with about one hundred pieces. One third cash and balance on time. Fred Kurth.
Farm House Wiring. Let us wire your farm house while you are building. The cost is half of what it would be after your house is built. We are agents for the Edison Farm Lighting plants, the only guaranteed lighting plants being manufactured. ELECTRIC SUPPLY Co., Dalton, Nebraska. Dust proof letter files for sale by The Telegraph. Small sectional maps of Cheyenne County for sale by The Telegraph Five cents each.
A compilation of classified ads and notices includes loan terms of 500000 at 8 percent for Cheyenne County funds, wants for secondhand stores ranges and war horses, sales of old newspapers and trunks, a peanut roaster for sale, property inquiries in Sidney and Boulder, subscriptions, and a small house and lot near Sidney Nebraska, with several business names such as Bentley Land Co Jackson Son A J Boelling Sidney Lumber Co Bauer and Clark.
All children aged five or older who have not yet started school will be admitted during the first week of September. Unless stated otherwise, such children will also be admitted during the first week of March.
F G Gould wrote to his daughter that he could not say when he would be home. He mentioned his wife’s improving condition but noted she was very restless. Mrs Gould is in an Omaha hospital undergoing a second operation within six weeks.
Ara William McKean born March 17 1880 in Fondulac County Wisconsin died August 30 after brief illness from acute appendicitis. He moved to Nebraska as a child, worked for Union Pacific at seventeen, later ran a jewelry business in Sidney with his brother. He is survived by his mother sister Miss Nellie and brother Elroy. Burial planned for David City Nebraska. The community laments a promising merchant and social figure.
The nine months old son of Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Busch died Sunday morning from cholera infantum. Short funeral services were conducted by Reverend A. J. May. The family took the body to Fakama, Nebraska for burial at the old home amid the community’s sympathy.
Auto polo races next Tuesday September 5 promise a thrill a minute. Exhibitions of spoos attract crowds and hold attention. The events are presented under the Fair Association whose profits will benefit from the performance.
Nels Miller of Potter wed Miss Viola Osborn of Sidney in Cheyenne on August 18, with Reverend Freezy of the Cheyenne Lutheran church officiating. Miss Osborn, daughter of C. J. Osborn, has returned to teaching in Potter schools, and the Telegraph extends heartfelt congratulations to the couple.
Lando E. Atwood of Denver and Bessie A. Hayes of Galesburg Illinois were granted a license and married on Tuesday August 29 by Judge Chambers.
Lewis Newton Myers of Sterling and Emma Bell Holm of Fleming were married here on Friday August 25 with Judge Chambers presiding. The ceremony joined Myers of Sterling, Colorado and Holm of Fleming, Colorado in the important rite.
Thurlow Ware Baker of Denver Colorado and Mary H Palmer of Broomfield wed in a county ceremony Tuesday August 29 with the couple united in marriage by county officials.
In Beatrice the city commission weighs a special election to authorize a $25,000 municipal lighting bond. Nearby, unrelated notes include a large Hamilton County teachers institute at Aurora and a cholera infantum origin inquiry in Milford. An estate valuation for John W. Bookwalter is set at $2,170,000 with personal property pending. An elderly milford resident and a Texas roundup arrest are also recorded.
From Sidney society items: Mrs Knox’s Telegraph phone line at Black 222, residents urged to send news to that line or the office 17. Birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs Henry Erdwin. Mrs J D Hagerty of Bridgeport visited overnight. Mrs Paulson and Rex returned from Bridgeport. F W Johnson ill and slow to improve. William McCreary of Omaha visiting brother-in-law L G Lowe. Miss Julia Schulte to report back for school Tuesday. Delegates J L Willis J C Frandsen and D A Weir came to Sidney by auto. Morris Gardner and Ferris of Bridgeport visited the capital Wednesday. W F Bassett visiting his old home in Champaign Illinois. Rev A Link returned from missions work in Denver and elsewhere. Miss Rose and Grace M Fadden back from Scottsbluff with Dr Agnes Thorpe. Frank Coad president of Packers National Bank of South Omaha in town for business. C H Pollard of Chadron Journal joined auto party to Colorado and Wyoming. Mrs Wasturday came home from Omaha hospital. her convalescence marked by flowers and cheerful memories.
No woman is plain when crowned with one of our selections made from Chicago and Kansas City Houses. Pall and Advance Winter Models Are Beauties, Fish and Other Popular Makes. We carry only high-grade MILL UEIERY and do only high-grade work. Come next week and consult us and look at our selections.
Mrs Charles Mann went to North Platte on Tuesday to visit her relatives. Mr Mann will join her on Saturday night. James McLernon left Thursday for Sterling Colorado and will resume work at the sugar beet factory office there.
Reverend A Corbett returned Wednesday to his pastorate at Booi ville Missouri after a pleasant rest with his family. Mrs C P Chambers and daughter Viola expect home today from Norton Kansas. Mrs W P Miles returns from Bridgeport where she cared for her mother. Miss Martha Greenlee leaves today for Twin Falls Idaho to teach next year. Frank Hahler and Funston Cook were in Denver this week with Frank piloting. Sam Fine enjoys an auto trip through Colorado and aims for Colorado Springs for the big fight. Fred King returns from Excelsior Springs and Kansas City, says rheumatism is behind him. Tennis lovers Greenlee Medlock Lewelyn Martin and A Bentley went to Kimball to compete. no report. Dr George Smith spent Tuesday here aiding surgeries and left for the east in the evening. Editor Cargill and Kimball Observer foreman visited. H P Shumway Republican candidate for Lieutenant-Governor was in town Monday. D A Weir and C G Bliss of banks were in town Monday from Colorado vacation.
The Stuht and Hink building contract is awarded to Noel Hogg of Sterling, who also holds the contract for the McIntosh building in the same block. H A Stover is contracted for plumbing the former building and C M Wright for the latter.
Charles Stafford longtime Essig store chief employee leaves Sunday for his old home near Indianapolis Indiana for three to four weeks His son Henry is filling in at the store during his absence
Miss Irene Dornblaser, six year China missionary and nurse in the China Revolution, stayed at the Lutheran Parsonage from Thursday to Monday. A Springfield, Ohio native and daughter of Dr. Dornblaser, she spoke at Lutheran Sunday School, church services, Gurley, and a Sidney union meeting before resuming her journey home.
North Platte offers a major event on September 4 featuring Joe Stecher world champion wrestler facing Indianapolis heavyweight champion &d Davis. Davis trained at Indiana University and defeated Chris Sorenson in 26 minutes. Reserved seats cost 1.50 and 2.00. orders must be wired to Stones Drug Store, North Platte, with cash payment.
A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. John Engel on August 27th, with the event announced in the local birth notices.
Ten people expected to attend performances by Byers' Stock Company at the opera house during county fair week with ticket activity and seating notices.
Clarence Wright, a Sidney graduate and Cheyenne County’s notable product, heads to Holdrege Nebraska on Tuesday to teach at a ward school. He earned unqualified approval from patrons last year and is expected to rise quickly in his career.
Champion wrestler Joe Stecher will make his first appearance in this region meeting Ed Davis of Indianapolis at North Platte on Labor Day in a finish match. Davis, age twenty five, has a wonderful record, and spectators are assured their money's worth.
Viggo Nelson begins window glass installation work, offering prompt service and materials for homes and businesses. Local customers report quick access to repairs and glass replacement, with emphasis on affordable pricing and reliable workmanship.
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