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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1901
Page
1
The dealer declares a going out of business sale while promising to keep and improve the Old Homestead. They will trade all up to date General Merchandise for horses cattle sheep or cash, offering a good bargain for any barter or partial stock.
Bridgeport area notes carpenters and masons in demand as buildings rise including a new hotel and Paxton and White block work. Agrarian activity continues with grain shipments and sheep losses. Social events, weather woes, and local hires fill the week with modest town life updates.
In early 1901 Cheyenne County endures a late blizzard with large animal prints and postponed sales due to bad roads. The district 30 school term closes by Miss Birdie Otteman. Local land transfers filed include A B Deal to Soren Enveldson for sw 4-14-47 at $600 and several other deeds from Iowa and Nebraska buyers totaling small sums.
A. K. Greenlee M. J. Sanders and Dr. Harris win the three village trustee seats as voters approve a progressive, law abiding slate. Citizens urge cemetery improvements, cleaner streets and stricter enforcement of ordinances with a focus on growth and public welfare.
Oberfelders announces a full line of men women and children clothing and underwear new spring stock macintoshes slickers and rubber coats all at one price to everyone. Nice neckties percale linen and cheviot shirts showcased for all.
Oberfelders introduces latest shapes in men’s and boys’ data caps. The collection features updated silhouettes, adjustable fits, and bold logos aimed at performance and style.
Fred Douglas a fourth district brakeman suffered a mashed finger and bruised hip while coupling at Pine Bluffs. He returned home to North Platte. A U P surfacing gang of 120 men with nineteen cars began work east of town, under Geo Smith. Supt. Ware of U P visited. D J Burke’s crew fills a Burlington bridge area for drainage. News from Cheyenne claims Burlington to Salt Lake grading soon. Chicago Tribune notes Guernsey line grading within eight months. Los Angeles and Salt Lake railway work has begun, linking at Salt Lake with Guernsey line.
Nebraska senators not relevant to people says McMullan s Great Spring Clearing Sale offers cut prices across all lines. Genuine clean up of winter goods with new stock from last fall and winter, plus substantial discounts on prints underwear and canned goods. Flour feed prices listed and high bids for pork beef poultry butter and eggs.
The funeral for Joseph Willis senior, who died Saturday morning of pneumonia, was held Tuesday at 10 oclock after the remains were brought from Ickes to his son Joseph Willis in the city. Born December 18 1830 in Somersetshire England he moved to upper Canada at age 16 and later married Mary E O Grady in Canada forty five years ago. The couple lived in Illinois Vermont and eastern Nebraska before settling in Cheyenne County in 1886. Mrs Willis died in July 1898 and seven children survive: John Willis Joseph Willis Sol Willis Mrs Mary B Lud d Mrs Margaret A Whitman Sarah Carlson and Alice Willis.
An advertisement promises a one day cure for colds using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. The copy notes a refund from all druggists if the remedy fails and carries E. W. Grove’s signature on each bottle.
Linen collars take center stage as Wilson Brothers showcase their white shirta line at Obs. Designers feature crisp fabrics, structured fits, and fresh trims. The display spotlights summer wardrobe essentials and enduring tailoring.
Oberfelder sells Selz shoes in town, praised as the best footwear option locally. The store emphasizes quality and availability of the popular model for customers seeking reliable comfort and style.
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