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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1916
Page
6
An advertisement from Western Drug Co seeks numerous women with skin flaws and dull complexions to purchase Mcballister's Rocky Mountain Tea, promising charm beauty and sweetness if they start using it at once.
W R Weeden in the 10 O BF Building offers framing services with a guaranteed finish. A King compiles abstracts and perfects titles. See Viggo Nelson for painting work related to the job in Sidney and vicinity.
An explosion last Tuesday killed a person and taught a harsh lesson on coal oil and gasoline safety. The article urges outdoor filling, proper storage, and cautious handling to prevent future disasters and protect children.
Don Ahrens left Wednesday evening to resume his duties with the Western Electrical Company. He travels from Kansas City and spent several days visiting relatives and his mother in Denver.
The nominee, having won the party nod and served as city and precinct assessor for four years, asks Nemo voters to support and elect them in the November election, citing experience and taxpayer interest. Bettendorf is respectfully noted.
Austrian and German forces claim capture of Silistria on the Danube, with heavy losses to Roumanians and Russians in Probrudja. Roumanians push Austrian right wing near Banat, while Germans and Bulgarians report shifts in Bukowina and Varna evacuation. British and French forces report Somme activity, air battles, and bombardments along the Macedonian front.
O R Owen moved this week into his new garage a 66 by 132 foot building with space for eighty cars. The machine shop will handle auto work exclusively and will not seek other lines of repair. The facility focuses on Ford cars and serves as a distributing point for a large exclusive territory. Finishing work will be completed and described later.
Tracy Albert Dunham of Otee and Emma Mary Kremer of Sidney were married September 9 by County Judge Chambers. The couple announced the ceremony and plans for their future together in a small wedding noted in local society circles.
Clarence Arthur Johnson of Shelton and Anni Stella McCauliff of Gibbon were wed here on September 13 by Judge Chambers. The couple then traveled to Kimball where they will locate.
After twelve hours of illness the daughter of Mr and Mrs L L Brett of Sextorp died September 8 from cholera infantum. Mary Elizabeth Brett aged three, sister to a five year old, funeral services were held at home and Willow Island. Community mourns with the family as flowers and sympathies pour in.
Martha Anna Ullery born September 30 1895 in the county died September 13 1916 at five thirty from burns suffered earlier. She was twenty years eleven months and thirteen days old. Survived by her parents Mr and Mrs W S Allery two brothers Charlies Willie and four sisters Irene Lowersock Gurley Ada Thomp son Mary and Laura Ullery. Funeral held at the Methodist church with Reverend Donaldson presiding. Community flowers and sympathy poured in from Sidney and nearby towns. Maywood merchants reported railroad operator overworked and needing relief workers.
A Saturday birthday gathering for Margery Wright featured many young friends and a modest luncheon of treats favored by maidens. Married couples planned a preface to Sunday events, but weather altered plans as friends moved to the Simons home for a playful afternoon ending with a late lunch and lively chores. The Altar Society later surprised sisters at the convent by stocking the store room and gifting 25 to Mother Superior Sister Androsa for supplies. Mrs. J. C. Swatzlinder hosted a refined Wednesday afternoon with six tables of five hundred and floral displays of asters, Dorothy Swatzlander, Lillian Horton, and Misses Pandy Uttle maidens assisting. Mrs. Bentley won first prize with glassware, while Mrs. Barlow and Mrs. VanQorder earned second prizes of cut glass.
A. R. Lesuer relocated this week to a commodious two story office with full conveniences for staff and customers. He plans to bring the remainder of his plant up to the standard of the new structure, aiming for one of the state’s most presentable business locations.
A terse notice notes a request phrase about money with unclear intent and limited readable facts. The fragment mentions payment terms but lacks concrete names, dates, or actions.
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