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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1904
Page
8
Tickets sold and baggage checked to any point in the United States or Canada. War information maps time tables and tickets call on or write to M. A. Saipmay Agent or tod Francis General Passenger Agent Omaha Nebraska.
The timetable lists Eastbound trains including No. 2 Overland Limited at 6:00 p.m and No. 4 Atlantic Express at 6:00 p.m.. Westbound trains include No. 1 Overland Limited in the p.m. and No. 3 Pacific Express at 5:10 a.m. Nos. 101 and 102 do not carry passengers. all freight trains carry passengers to points where they stop. Curron, Agent.
Wheat per bushel and corn prices not clearly listed. Rye and barley show unclear entries. Prairie hay and alfalfa priced around 8.00. Dressed hogs per 100 pounds and steers listed with unclear figures. Potatoes and butter prices shown with gaps. Eggs per dozen and dressed chickens per thousand have legible values 10 and 12.3 respectively.
Mrs. Miller, an elderly resident near Chappell, was struck and killed by Union Pacific passenger train No 2 while walking along the tracks two miles west of Chappell yesterday morning. Riva Comin Supt. Denel and Assistant Supt. Stenger of the OU. P. spent Tuesday night in Sidney. Between April 1 and 15 J. F. Dunn will succeed W. R. Mc Keen Jr. as superintendent of motive power and machinery of the Union Pacific. EB Buckingham to become general manager of the Oregon Short Line with Salt Lake headquarters. A. IL Mohler appointed general manager of the Union Pacific for Nebraska, Kansas, Colorado and Wyoming. Markel shifts for possible transfer of Union Pacific eating houses back to Markel Hotel company.
Local items list sales at Oberfelders with 30 day discounts on collars and goods. The Nobles perform at the Opera House Monday night with 25 35 and 50 cent prices. Also noted are dental and optical services, paint offers, and a church event by Bishop Graves.
Examinations begin this week as the school notes list several absences and changes. Geo Struther re enters the eighth grade while Geo Parks leaves for Independent Telephone Co service. Burling ton offers low one way fares to the Pacific Coast with extensive rate details and invites inquiries for travel information.
A historical ad touts a one day cure for colds using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It claims full refund if not effective and bears E. W. Grove’s signature on each box.
J. W. Abraham a freight brakeman on the Union Pacific was crushed between two cars while making a coupling in the Kimball yards about 2 o clock yesterday and instantly killed. The body was sent to Cheyenne and laid to rest in Sidney. He was an extra conductor and would soon have a regular run, and his sudden death brings deep sadness to colleagues.
Notice to subscribers who allow non-subscribers to use their lines for out of town calls. Violations cheat the company of tolls due and may result in disconnection and charges. Independent Telephone Co.
Safe ready made lime and sulphur dip supervised by a chemist and endorsed by government and state regulations. Save time and expense by buying ready made. Packaging options include gal, barrel, and can sizes with price details. Rex Stosk Food Company Dept A Omaha Neb.
One day sale listing in Sidney Nebraska offering a five year old Percheron stallion a nine year old Mammoth Jack and a three year old running bred stud colt. Stock described as right in every way and to be sold reasonable by E. V. S. Pomeroy.
Reliable tailor offers spring suits from 14 dollars and made to order pants from 3 dollars 40 cents. Oberfelder & Co. promotes affordable custom garments for the season.
OSBERFELDER and Co advertise trans Atlantic first class tickets. The Old Maids Club of Sidney boasts success in its mission to bring bachelors and single women to terms. A fire at Blackburn department store in Mitchell destroyed the building and stock valued at 20000 dollars with 12000 dollars insured. D J Scanlon nominated for Village Trustee. A playful city column quotes locals on garden plans and leap year dating.
Readable segments show church services across denominations and local fraternal orders. Includes names of church leaders, teachers, and officers such as Treasurer Shorts Clerk Judge Supt. Publ Surveyor Coroner and pastor addresses, plus lodges like Ancient Free and Accepted Masons and Royal Neighbors with meeting times.
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