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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1909
Page
1
The Equalization Board held sessions this week to finalize the annual tax levy. Local officials note strong business interest and community activity as attendance included Thomas Stadt representing Dalton and multiple regional families visiting. Proceedings will be published next week.
A fierce electrical storm shattered the night with vivid lightning and thunder. Torrential rain flooded streets, doused lights and cut telephone service, but no injuries or serious damage were reported as dawn revealed a calm town.
Richard G. Gilman 47 8 16 died at his Bridgeport home on Sunday morning August 22 of dropsy He was born December 2 in Grant county Wisconsin He married Mary Keniahn in 1881 and lived in this county before moving to Bridgeport from Redington three years ago Funeral services were at his home Monday conducted by Rev J B Burke and he was buried in Redington cemetery
Mon day report notes mail bag split open awaiting No 9 and robbers rifled contents. One thief seized in Cheyenne with a $200 draft from American Bank at Sidney as damning evidence. Partner described as a negro remains at large. overall value recovered is limited.
On Saturday morning at the Presbyterian parsonage in Bridgeport Frank J. Poole of Dalton and Rose A. Hopkins of Simla were married by Rev. J. B. Burke. Poole is son of Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Poole and Hopkins is their daughter.
The Sidney Public Schools will not open on Monday September 6 due to Labor Day but will resume on Tuesday September 7. Parents are advised to note the date and adjust schedules accordingly.
Attendees enjoyed a wide array of acts from lions and a flying woman to vaudeville and oriental dances. The carnival featured animals, trained dogs, ponies, the Ferris Wheel, and a bustling midway with vendors, all praised for entertainment value and crowd appeal.
A large crowd attended a fifteen round boxing exhibition at the opera house featuring Fred Ouimette of North Platte and Ed Collina of the local city. Ouimette, stronger in weight and height, but Collins with agility and quick footwork, delivered a tightly contested and clean match with no gore. Leon Fine hosted, Joe Swaiger refereed, and several shorter bouts preceded the main event including Bob Dyke versus Fred Thompson, Kid Snipes versus Spider Kelley, and Kid Ladely versus Joe Swigert.
Sidney defeats Ogalalla 3 0 in the first game with Eddie Paul holding the visitors to two hits and Guy Ferry winning. The second game ends 4 3 as Sidney improves at bat with 11 hits off Nicholls while muddy field hampers both teams. Attendance is light and local funding remains a concern for the club.
A lightning storm damaged multiple sites including homes, Bell and electric meters, and a fire scare at Yeagle's restaurant. The Lutheran church suffered major wrecks to its steeple and electrical cabinet. A local resident Henry Snyder visited Julenburg, noted for magnet fairs, as townsfolk eyed a chance at prizes at Sidney Mercantile Co if present at the clock stop.
Mies Ensinger of Ashland Nebraska is spending the week with Miss Nellie Aterman of Higgins.
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