Sidney Argus Herald

Sidney, Iowa

September 23, 1904

Seventeen Children Come to Sidney

Last Thursday evening seventeen orphan children were brought to Sidney from the state of New York and the work of finding them homes in suitable families is going on. Friday morning a meeting was held at the Methodist church and two men with the children gave talks explaining the situation. The church was crowded with people anxious to see the children. The little ones were placed up in the front where all could see them. They are all bright, intelligent-appearing children and some of them are beautiful singers. It is indeed a sad night to witness when the children begin to be separated. Some of them have been together some little time and have formed ties of friendship. But these children are fortunate to be taken into good homes.