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Newspaper
The Potter Review
Location
Potter, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1925
Page
5
The Peetz Gazette reports the Nebraska Colorado elevator is ready to receive grain with E. T. Hall appointed as the new manager. The item appears in the Doings of Our Neighbors column highlighting exchange desk notes.
Bridgeport Bottling Company closes deal to acquire the Sidney plant. Sidney operations will be dismantled and absorbed, according to the Bridgeport Herald.
J. H. Ryle, living south of Pine Bluffs and farming land south of Dix, reports a wheat yield of 48 bushes to the acre on the Dix side, via an item in the Pine Bluffs Post.
William Bonell of twenty miles south of Pine Bluffs was bitten on the left hand when he tried to catch a rattlesnake entering a hole. The Pine Bluffs Post reports the incident as it occurred.
After months of study the Banner County high school board moves toward a dormitory project as advertisements are published calling for bids to construct the facility.
Ricardo Linise an Italian was arrested last Sunday evening at Big Springs by Sheriff Peterson. He was bound over to the district court under a $5,000 bond but could not meet it and remains jailed until the court convenes in November.
Miss Lillian Minor a Lodge Pole school teacher attends the University of Southern California summer session in Los Angeles joining many visiting instructors. The session is the largest in USC history with 2400 enrolled and Miss Minor's Santa Ana California home noted.
Sheriff Koenig Deputy Carlson and agents seized 55 gallons of moonshine at the Dave Erdman farm two miles west of the Experiment farm last Friday night. Francisco Alvarez, 40, was taken into custody as the primary detainee in the largest liquor haul in Scotts Bluff county history.
A flotilla of sea gulls circled over Dalton last Saturday, seen by the Delegate. The birds hovered several hundred feet high as they searched for a landing site, with large flocks reported along the North Platte river. They are noted as a natural enemy of grasshoppers and other insect pests.
A Banner county man Lloyd Jensen escaped a rattlesnake bite by leaping a irrigation ditch, killing the snake, and tying a tourniquet with a rope. He landed safely, though he does not state the outcome of the bite.
The Gering Courier notes that while a snake was a necessary step in the procedure, newspapers that recorded the event highly recommend it.
A Saturday night storm hit the alley behind the U. S. A. Theatre where lightning entered the Youngs cafe causing a short circuit that halted city service for about thirty minutes, according to the Enterprise.
Governor Adam McMaullen will be the guest of honor at an Alliance chamber of commerce dinner on August 13. He and members of the state park board are touring state parks, with a stop in Alliance before afternoon remarks in Chadron.
Nick Vieux, night cook at the Silver Grill in Bridgeport, quit Saturday night and demanded pay. The manager, Mr. Garvin, told him to wait until morning, then Vieux struck with an aluminum stew kettle, slashing Garvin’s scalp and needing a surgeon. Bridgeport News-Blade reports the incident.
Dist 10 schoolhouse move efforts by Herb Stormberg continue as residents report activity around Lincoln Highway repairs. Sidney callers Nels Nelson and Ear Easton visit, while harvesting progresses with Len White assisting Henry Schrear and Anton Schad. John G Meyers suffers blood poisoning in hand. Joe Dendinger home visited by J. P. Schad. Hay crop stacking by Joe Johnson and crew.
Notice from R. E. Merscheim offering horses for sale at Gunderson barn with a few days trial. Purchases welcomed if the horse is good. Contact details show the seller name and location.
Hoke Semling and Refining Co of Otsego Michigan offers cash for false teeth dental gold platinum and discarded jewelry. Also Mission Bell Soap deals 3 for 25 cents with 1 extra free or 6 for 50 cents with 2 extra free at Hansen Seyfang’s Quality Store through July 19.
Mrs Chas Stanton visited Kimball this week. Miss Maud Peterson returned from Omaha. Paul Barkmeir of Central City Neb visited with Clarence Rogers. Chas Cords and Geo Gunderson fished at Sand Lake Wyoming. Mrs Lucille Higgins is a new employee at the Brady home and drug store. Rose Hite returned from Potter to Egbert Wyoming. Miss Irene Pavlat left for a few days with friends at Egbert Wyoming.
Mrs Chas Smith and her daughter came back early this week after a visit with relatives in Denver.
Mrs. Myron Flintier of Leavenworth Kansas is a guest today of Mrs. R L MacAdam. The visit highlights social ties between two local families with possible plans for a hosted gathering.
The text notes movements of individuals with Kimball returning Monday and Potter coming back Wednesday. It states he is advancing well and in good condition. The item reads as a brief update on personal status and schedule without broader context.
Former crack player Joe Pizer, once star of the Potter Bear Cats, now manages the North Platte team this season. The squad competes in the Denver Post tournament.
Mr and Mrs Chas Hennings of Lincoln were guests at the home of Dr and Mrs W T Sloan on Wednesday. Mrs Hennings and Mrs Sloan are cousins.
Mrs Gertrude Nelson departed on Monday for Stratton Nebraska where she will visit relatives for a few days. The trip is described as an overland journey.
John G. Meyers visited town on Wednesday seeking medical treatment for a blood poisoning in his hand. The illness has severely limited his ability to work during harvest season, keeping him from his usual labor duties.
Mr. and Mrs. Amos Elquist celebrate a golden wedding anniversary in Mitchell with relatives including Mr. and Mrs. Martin Leafdale Mrs. Emma Olson of Potter and Erik Anderson of Dix attending on Wednesday.
In the afternoon the party motored to Krueger's Lake east of Sidney where a few hours were spent in the cool waters. Invited guests included Mrs. Lloyd Juelfs, Mrs. Alice Dolan of Sidney, Mrs. Bernice Kronkright of Kimball, Mrs. Rose Neal, Marion Reddy, Jeanetta Sloan, and Trene Pavlat.
The little son of Mr and Mrs Les ter Sinks south of Potter has been on the sick list this week.
Mr and Mrs Wm Scheele of Dix were business callers in Potter yesterday forenoon.
Carl Wikstrom of Bronson Iowa visits with his brothers Sam and Henry, sharing time together during a family gathering in town.
County highway commissioner J W Billiter was a business caller in Potter yesterday, meeting with local officials and discussing infrastructure needs and road improvements.
Mr and Mrs Fred Cavalli of Cheyenne are visiting Freds mother and brothers near Potter.
Mr Wm Gordon of Sidney is visiting for a few days at the homes of Mr and Mrs Chas Stanton and Mrs Jennie MacAdam.
Hugh Watson is the new night helper at the depot and will be put on extra shifts to assist with the workload Merle Shappell remains on duty as helper.
Mrs. Melissa Henson, mother of Mrs. Geo Thornburg, is afflicted with blood poisoning in the finger and arm, prompting medical attention and care.
Born to Mr and Mrs Larry Schwartz on Sunday August 2 a baby girl the mother and child are doing nicely
Mr and Mrs C W Johnson departed Tuesday for Lincoln and Omaha where they will spend a few days on a business mission.
Hazel Stroppe accidentally severed the tip of a finger yesterday while using a wire cutter. She will experience a sore hand for several days, with likely medical attention if pain persists.
Mr and Mrs J C Bartlett and daughter Miriam motor to Loren zo Sunday and bring back Miss Ar dith who had been visiting there during the week.
R. M. Gellman, employed by Emil Nelson, was accidentally struck by a ball Sunday, injuring the elbow. He consulted a local doctor for treatment.
Mrs Ever Larson visited in Lara mie Wyoming at the home of Mr and Mrs Wm Heinnemann from Thursday of last week to Monday of this week.
Mr and Mrs Chas Tompkins arrived Wednesday and are visiting at the homes of their children Jess Tompkins Mrs Fred Reetz and Mrs H R Curry.
Harry Funkner of the Potter Garage shop was summoned to Fairbury Nebraska at the start of the week to attend the funeral of his brother Fred who died in Denver.
Fred C. Johnson returned the first of the week from his trip to Omaha and into Iowa with other representatives of the Northwestern Life Insurance Co.
Stewart Nelson underwent an operation for removal of tonsils and adenoids. The procedure aimed to relieve recurrent throat infections and improve breathing, with a brief hospital recovery expected.
J. F. Adams of Mitchell rested at his sister Mrs. Elmer Hicks home on Wednesday after returning from Lincoln where he bid on a road project near Lodge Pole and won the contract.
Road overseer Hicks has performed notable work on the highway between here and Bronson. He has leveled rough spots and restored the road to good condition.
The Ladies Aid will meet in the church basement on Wednesday August 12 at 2 30. Hostesses are Mrs Helsing Mrs Dean Hagemeister and Mrs Geo Juelfs. All are cordially invited.
The Young Bear Cats defeated Bunker Hill 11 to 9 in a well played game at Bunker Hill. Frustration over lack of a box score is noted as a wish for a team scorebook and reliable box scores.
Mr and Mrs Harold Stecks moved to Bushnell on Saturday. Harold has rented a farm in the territory and will farm there. They are currently living in Bushnell. Regret is expressed at their departure from Potter.
A party led by Miss Lillian Brady of Potter and Misses Edith and Georgia Martin with Beulah Grable of Sidney and Bea Booth of Sunol tour Yellowstone Park this week and expect to return a week from Sunday.
Miss Eugene Warner sustained a broken ankle Wednesday when she jumped from a wagon at the Geo. Leafdale home where she has been employed. She is with her parents in Peter and walking on crutches.
E H Biggs spent Saturday in Omaha on business and was met there by Mrs Biggs and their children who had been visiting relatives in Illinois. The family stopped in Schuyler on Sunday with relatives and returned to Potter on Monday evening.
A letter from Robert See Mann of San Jose notes he reads the Review weekly from cover to cover. He mentions that John Stoll and Benjamin Retherford have relocated to San Jose.
Mr and Mrs Ray Bartlett and their children returned last Thursday from Saratoga Wyoming where they stayed with Mr Bartletts brother and enjoyed mountain fishing They traveled overland and report a wonderful time.
Clayton Spencer of Dix received a scalp cut requiring three stitches after a combine lever slipped while he worked on his brother’s machine northeast of Dix. He was transported to Kimball for treatment and is reported to be getting along all right.
Mrs Lena Averman arrived Tuesday with a broken limb set by a local doctor after she fell while dismounting from a horse. She is Geo Rose's sister, a mother of four, and works as housekeeper at the Ten cyck Bros. farm southeast of town.
Mrs R L MacAdam entertained in honor of Miss Mildred Jacobson at an informal luncheon Wednesday. The event featured light fare and polite gatherings among friends in attendance.
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