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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1916
Page
1
A new 725 gallon per minute pump arrived last week boosting fire pressure to about 75 pounds. It joins the 300 gpm centrifugal pump already in use, giving Sidney two pumping units for reliable water supply. The system, praised for its reliability, aims to prevent future shortages and maintain consistent service despite past droughts.
Charles W. Pool Secretary of State and William Ti Smith State Auditor arrived in Sidney on a personal canvass tour for their re election. They are seasoned journalists and expect to meet constituents individually in informal settings. The Telegraph records a friendly call.
A historical bank ad extols safety prudence and progress in banking. It highlights safekeeping, check drawing without discount, cashing checks at par, free money transfers, free financial advice, and assistance with wills and deeds. The notice invites customers to visit today, stressing mutual advantage and prudent investments.
The Birth Of A Nation, a major New York Boston and Chicago sensation, arrives at Tobin Opera House Sidney Neb Sunday and Monday October 22 and 23. The D. W. Griffith spectacle presents Civil War scenes, Reconstruction events, Ku Klux era, and a romance of the Blue and Gray with a 50 member company, full orchestra, and extensive stage effects.
The Tecumseh Chieftain moves to new quarters and nears its centennial while Nebraska papers mark ages from forty to sixty years. The Sidney Telegraph and Omaha Bee are among the oldest, with reflections on aging like a man who saves for a rainy day.
On Friday last week C. A. Glassburn of Sidney Draw sustained a irreparable loss of an eye when a workman dropped a pitchfork tine from a threshing engine load. He received medical care locally and then traveled to Denver on Sunday for further advice.
M. Lee Daniels remained serene amid the move of his art studio from the condemned Sidney Mercantile building to the Neubauer building. On Monday the gallery settled into two entirely new suites on one floor, with Dr. Glenn Bliss occupying the adjacent suite, inviting visitors to return for sittings.
The Peoples' Co-operative Grain Company elevator at Hillsdale Wyoming was destroyed by fire on September 21. The building, completed about a year ago, had a 16,000 bushel capacity and stored 45,600 wheat 800 rye 400 flax and 200 nuts. About one car load was saved. The total loss exceeded insurance with 3500 on the building and 3000 on grain valued at 6000.
A concise notice requests placing a wave or sign featuring Viggo Nelson in a window glass. No further context or actions are provided in the readable text.
District court session draws many people to town for civil and criminal law actions. Judge Grimes presides as cases, including State versus Connell and Lukens, proceed with pleas of not guilty. Multiple foreclosures, divorces, and partition actions noted. several judgments or dismissals listed. stock and title actions also appear among routine docket items.
The first B. M. S. Club meeting outlines plans for the year book copy to be ready in a few days and distributed before the second meeting on October 17. Roll Call Trials of Our Vocation Leader Mrs Grabill Paper What constitutes a live club Mrs McCleneghan Music Social Hour Getting Acquainted Tea Hostess Mrs J C Swatzlander
A Linbeck near Sidney, 2,120 bushels of wheat off 85 acres at nearly 25 bu per acre. Al Draper 12 miles NW averaged 35 bu per acre. Jake Eckert Jr 22 miles NW had 200 acres of wheat in a mile strip. Eckert earned 5,000 for wheat before rain and 1,000 after. John Eckert set and then retracted 5 per acre on land. wheat paid for the land. Jacob Eckert 28 acres of potatoes, offered 75c per bushel. J C Dunn 20 miles NW 15 acres potatoes averaging 150 bu each. corn 30 bu per acre. Telegraph window displayed corn and potatoes. loaded spuds sold in Sidney for 78.35.
A. R. Grurtin deputy head council announces plans to form a Modern Woodmen of America class in the city. Kimball Pot ter Dalton and Lodgepole camps will be invited to join. Morrill drill team will lead the work with A. R. Talbot Kester and Ralph Johnson attending to assist and deliver addresses.
Reverend A J May travels by his new car to Bayard for a new appointment. He plans several stops along the way. Bayard is described as a fast growing field with new buildings and prosperity in the valley. May and his family leave many warm friends wishing prosperity and happiness.
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Keith Neville addressed a small audience Monday afternoon in Sidney near the Western Drug Company store. The talk lasted about half an hour as Neville spoke rapidly, noting that the exact arrival time had prevented fuller attendance.
Viego Nelson discusses a protruding edge in a painting. The exchange focuses on the jutting section and its impact on composition, shading, and overall interpretation. No further details provided.
Miss Johnson, school superintendent of Boon County, was in the city Monday to oversee real estate she owns here. The trip underscored ongoing local property interests tied to the county official.
Mrs. Jacob Eckert recovers after illness. Births include a daughter to Samuel son on September 29 and a daughter to Clark Fuller on the 22. Sidney court week brings people like Hugh Woten and Will Gould. Hotel National adds a new electric sign. Various residents visit Omaha, Clinton and Haig while church services are announced with Rev. Lewis.
Mrs Sarah Laing stayed several days with her nephew H T Doran and family then traveled toward her Fresno California home after months with her sister Mrs Edmund Doran in Wadington New York.
F. L. VanGorder, manager of the Sidney Mercantile Company, went to Omaha Monday evening to handle personal matters. He was present during the move from the old to the new store building and then departed for a change of scene.
N. E. Medlock, cashier of the Sidney State Bank, married Miss Marie Flopkins of Sparks Nevada on Wednesday September 27 in a small ceremony at the L. Wath home. Probate Judge C P Chambers officiated. The couple will reside with the Swenson family and seek a home at once.
Charles Leonard McRoberts and Miss Julia Minnie Rihn of Gurley were married Wednesday evening September 21 at the Methodist parsonage by Rev. A. J. May. Attendants were Ellen M. Filbin and Edwin Rilen. The groom farms nine miles northwest of town. the bride is the daughter of County Commissioner Frank X. Riba and a Sidney High School graduate and county teacher. The Sidney Telegraph offers best wishes for their happiness.
Terry Lanks of Dalton and Miss Sunshine Lane of Simla wed Thursday September 21 at the Methodist parsonage with Reverend A J May officiating. The couple, joined by parents and a few friends, plan a honeymoon trip east then return to live in the county.
Guy Gordon Gilbert of Sunol and Leon Lyckler of Sidney were married on Tuesday September 26 in Sidney by County Judge Chambers.
R J Tate of Omaha was in this city and county attending to business matters on Thursday.
Vig offer on first class wallpaper noted. Nelson listed as contact for details and orders.
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