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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1918
Page
1
Cheyenne County is set to meet a Fourth Liberty Loan quota of 604 250 dollars with Chairman Barlow and a strong committee coordinating the drive. A card index system will be ready for the committee before the campaign begins as residents are urged to join the effort and support the war bond program.
Help out the needy refugees this Belgium week by sending repairable clean old clothes. Do not send dirty garments or items beyond repair. Mrs. Joe T McIntosh chairs the effort with Mrs. Clark Fuller as assistant. Garments should be delivered to the courthouse basement or called for at phone numbers 4 or 264. The need is urgent as winter approaches.
The court house has been the busiest spot in the city this week as registration forms are filed for a new list covering ages 18 to 21 and 31 to 41 percent. Lawyers in the city are pressed into service by the government to handle the crowd.
The Neubauer building hosts a Miles office display of farm products including corn wheat potatoes and several small grains. The exhibit highlights the excellent quality and abundance of crops grown across numerous acres in the county.
Refugee aid appeal urges gathering clean mendable clothes for shipment within the week. Contact Oi or 26-4 for pickup or delivery as repairs are done under VERGE MARSH supervision by jeweler Dr. W. M. Kimpston and dentist Neu bauer in Sidney Nebraska.
Ss Ro McKelvie editor of the Nebraska Partner and governor candidate on the republican ticket will speak at the court house in Sidney on Saturday September 7 at 3. They will be joined by H G Paylor candidate for railway commissioner and Bork Bushee candidate for senator for the 27th district. Leon Fine chairman of the Republican County Central Committee has the matter in charge. They will speak in Voctor at ten oclock Saturday morning and spend the time meeting friends until the evening meeting. The event aims to discuss issues for the November election.
Liberty Loan Committee chairman R A Barlow convened Monday night to discuss improving methods for the Fourth Liberty Loan Drive. Present were H H T Doran Judge Chambers H F E Gupen A J Jorgenson and ELL Uptegrove. Discussion included points from Alliance district meeting and districting the county into precincts to reduce units for the County Chairman.
E TL Montgomery optician with Marsh announces registration by the State Board of Optical Examiners and guarantees satisfaction.
A small set of trouble seekers appears on the fall docket with forty three civil cases, seven divorce actions, and assorted motions. Notable items include Suit on Note First National Bank of Sidney vs AK Greenlee et al and Foreclosure of Mortgage American Bank vs D C Sydebotham et al. Multiple divisions cover injunctions, judgments, replevin, partitions, and guardianship matters, reflecting a broad week ahead in the Cheyenne County court.
A reminiscence from Victor St. Rayner of Vorthind Oregon details his early terrorizing pranks under a high board sidewalk and his later rise as a respected lawyer linked to Judge Heist. The piece notes his father’s law career, parish notices, and local civic events including a Knights of Columbus initiation at St Patrick’s on September 29 and campaign stops by C Z Osborn in the senatorial race.
Local lumber firm Sidney Lumber Co proposes a one year loan plan for households needing ewes for farm and home tasks. The program aims to assist families by providing small flock ownership without upfront purchase, with terms to be arranged on request.
The Sidney Jockey Club enjoyed better weather on Friday and splendid conditions Saturday. Attendance was smaller than expected as autos in town indicated a crowd, but the four-day meet was a success. Fundingstand and BR. Riley earned credit for organizing the event, with the Sidney Band providing music. Friday and Saturday races featured multiple purses and finishers, including Toy Miss and Lady Innocence in top spots, along with an automobile race showing Kent, O'Brien, and Mais placing.
The Sammie girls sold beads jewelry cut glass and flags at the Court House lawn last Saturday raising 150.65 with 139.25 remaining after expenses. They thank Virgil Marsh for donations and Marie Weber for a kodak gift. Weeden and Odd Fellows attended the funeral of Leroy Dean Van Valkenburg in Peetz after a rail wreck near Marshfield Missouri.
The Red Cross auction held last Saturday drew strong bidding and lively activity on the courthouse lawn. Vendors reported good business at the fancy work booth and a busy food booth, with races postponed to fit the sale. Donations from local stores and individuals helped raise about 690 dollars, including 520 from fancy work and 166 from lunch counters.
J. W. McDaniel is relieved from his Union Pacific police watchman role after a government ruling bars railway workers from seeking political office. He is running for sheriff. friends welcome his campaign, though his early release is viewed as a hardship by some.
The notice urges 62 white men from Cheyenne County to report to Camp Funston under Call 1361 from October 7 to 11. It warns no omissions or deferments will be allowed and emphasizes readiness. Registrants will receive individual notices by mail, with checks via Local Board Cheyenne County to confirm calls.
W. Miles returned Saturday from an Omaha meeting of the Federated War Activities Society. The body unites eight county leaders and groups the Y M C A Salvation Army Jewish Welfare Association Y W C A and War Library Association for a joint national drive in November to fund all war activities. The gathering was large enthusiastic and harmonious with leaders from across the state united in one purpose for war work.
About twenty members of the original Knights of Pythias lodge in the city reorganized and plan a substantial building with business rooms lodge hall and club rooms once war activities permit. State Deputy Chand Chancellor HE WY Milner directed the reorganization and elected officers include C. C. de McClenegham VW. C John Daugherty P DL. Osborn MA Livoni Mo W OL Manu Kor and Sound M OF PLOG Griffith Moo G D VanGorder G Dr Webster Oo G J Dearmin Prust one year J Daugherty two years HE IB Gapens three years J W Harper Deputy F Tk Kratz Rep BP G Griffith Alt bb Mann.
Dr W A Zwink a dentist offers x ray diagnosis at Stewitts Building with tire and tube services advertised at Osborn Garage.
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