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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1906
Page
1
April blizzard reports mix with railroad news and social notes from Sidney. Residents travel, post office updates at Dye Draw, and local changes include new bookkeeper Miss Lena Jessen and postmaster chatter about fixtures. Easter visits, garden plans, and a seventh birthday party punctuate community life.
William H. Skewis of Inwood Iowa fell from a Union Pacific passenger train near Bronson while riding stolen toward the west. He died about an hour after the accident at Kimball. The coroner's jury cleared the railroad of blame. The body was sent to Inwood for burial with his mother to be notified. Skewis, aged about twenty three, had recently been working on railroad gangs and was en route to seek further employment in railroad construction.
County Assessor Charles M. Hadley left Wednesday evening for Los Angeles in poor health. He seeks the sunny climate of southern California for recovery. He is accompanied by his mother and by Will Connan to assist in care. His Sidney friends hope for his restoration to health.
Hall Caine's The Manxman presented as a faithful stage adaptation of the popular Isle of Man novel. The production comes to the opera house on April 18 with an acclaimed cast led by James O'Neill in New York history. Prices are 25 50 and 75 cents.
Posters advertise a hazard dance and supper to be hosted by the Degree of Honor lodge on April 19 at the Tobin opera house.
A promotional sale proclaims suits from 3.00 and up with many clerks on duty. The Oberfelder name guarantees quality and prompt mail order service during the event.
Vice President Mohler and Acting Chief Engineer Huntley report rapid progress on the Hershey to Bridgeport Union Pacific line now under construction. About 400 men and 100 teams are at work, with several miles of track laid from Hershey and the line expected to operate before winter. Land activity rises as government lands under the Kinkaid law are claimed by settlers, with prices up to 10 dollars per acre and strong demand despite prior snows and spring rains.
Sidney and nearby towns saw Union Pacific activity with Peterson Towne and Joe Anderson leading crews repairing telegraph lines and painting the viaduct over the Union Pacific tracks. Contractors Hechler and Harriman plans for bridges and a Wyoming telephone system were announced as Burlington and B M work toward North Platte valley.
Miss Hattie Elder traveled to Sidney last Friday evening and returned Sunday morning. She called on Mrs Mamie Bartholomew-Davis who was about to begin housekeeping in a cozy four roomed house.
Official Proceedings of Sidney Nebraska trustees meeting April 6 1906 note passage of Ordinance No 89 on sidewalks. Minutes approve previous meeting and audited claims including supplies lumber and salaries. Election results declare Simon Fishman and Myron Sager elected trustees. two electric lights ordered for engine house. adjournment to April 20 1906.
Land transfers list multiple deeds with buyers, sellers, sections and prices from 1948 to 1952 ledgers. It records transfers including H Chase to J W Wehn for 800 dollars and others up to 2408 28 dollars, with a closing note urging families to notify editors of visits, sickness, births or deaths for local papers.
The article touts SHERWIN WILLIAMS CO as a leading world maker of paint and varnish with over forty years in business. It argues that quality paint costs more per gallon but saves money per job and emphasizes durability as a key selling point.
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