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Newspaper

Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1903

Page

5

Rockefeller Gift to State University Cited At $66,000

The Rockefeller gift to the State University is about 66 000 and not 600 000 as first report. Chancellor Andrews praised for clear speech and leadership while Nebraska University faces strong faculty support. Local merchants praised for vast stock and cash purchases benefiting Sidney and surrounding towns.

Rockefeller The State University Andrews Nebraska University Sidney

Lent season revival across the nation observed

Reports from east west south and north describe a broad revival during Lent. Observers note Lent has been more generally observed than any prior year, urging self control and endurance as a model for achievement.

Easter in Sidney Brings Full Churches Despite Weather

Easter services in Sidney drew crowded congregations despite harsh weather. Churchgoers attended morning and evening services with Sunday school programs expanding attendance. Superintendents report a large rise in Sunday-school participation under the community’s emphasis on faith and instruction.

Arbor Day Call Sparks Nebraska Reforestation Plan

Arbor Day is set for Wednesday April 22 as Nebraska aims to grow more trees. The message honors a founder who championed the cause and urges every family to plant and care for a tree, with state efforts to re forest the sand hills.

Nebraska Union Sand Hills

Plattle Valley Telephone Company Buys Wehn Lines

The Plattle Valley Telephone Company closes a deal for the Webhn system lines and franchises owned by Mr. Wehn. It plans a merger extending from Guernsey Wyoming to Alliance and Sidney with exchanges in valley towns and farm or ranch line installations. Hon. Geo. C. McAllister, former district representative, is noted.

Plattle Valley Telephone Company Webhn Wehn Guernsey Wyo Alliance Sidney Scotts Bluff

Local Officials Push Irrigation Bills and Water Works Measure

Mr. McAllister helped pass several irrigation bills and the North Platte Water Works bill in the House, aiding Western Nebraska. T. B. Defrees arrived as special Interior Department agent, to be stationed at the land office for months, replacing Guerrilla Mosby. Engineer Fenwick of engine 824 sped train No. 101 North Platte to Sidney in 2 hours 30 minutes, winning a promised box of cigars.

McAllister North Platte Nebraska North Platte Tribune T. B. Defrees Department of the Interior Our Land Office Middle States Defrees Mosby Drefees Alliance Times Fenwick Sidney Zentmeyer Cheyenne County Dotedoel Lincoln Cour Pub Neb Julius Gebauer Wissete George M. Pooler Pat Losation U.S. Lindis Office Nevice District Court Joseph Whls John Wills Joseph Whhs Siuk Tun Stoney Telegraph AL Giises Judge District Court

Subscribers to Smyrna Church Fund

Oscar E. Anderson N P Nelson J A Strandberg F W Bergqwist board of directors SexTorP Neb April 11 1903 notices of church fund support by listed directors with date and place in Nebraska.

Smyrna Oscar E. Anderson N. P. Nelson J. A. Strandberg F. W. Bergqwist Board of Sextorp, Neb Sextorp Neb BE. Anderson Leroy Martin Gusti Frantz Harper N.&p Nelson J Scanton Mrs.b. Anderson Essig Washburn Holts & Judd John Johnson A.U Saunders Ag, Smith Pease Daniel Helmer Higgins Vs. Pomeroy C. Stanton C. Caulahiina Gilbert D. D. Lyon Ed Nelson PF. Lehakuh Mary Gilmore James Burns If Anderson M.J. Sanders James Mitchell P.W. Ing A Gunderson If. E. Gapen N. W. Olson D. Bergman Lundelle P. Benson

Easter at Christ Church Inspires Poor Weather Crowded Services

Christ EpiscopalChurch held both morning and evening Easter services despite poor weather. The program featured a Choral Communion, various hymns and an Easter text from St Luke, with a children's service in the evening. The event included prayers, recitations by Irene McLernon, Grace Daugherty, Malogue Easter Witnesses, and awards to participating children.

Christ Episcopal Church Nfymn Jesus Christ Ife St Luke Christ Jesus Christ Irene McLernon Grace Daugherty Malogue Amelina Shug Oldershaw Alice Pierce Amanda Chambers Christ Church Episcopal Italy Ita Wairehouse

Ballard's Horehound Syrup Praised by Local Customer

Mrs. Mary A Vitet of Newcastle Colorado endorses Ballard's Horehound Syrup as superior for coughs and pulmonary ailments. She notes her child asks for it, praising its pleasant taste. Available at D J Scanlon's in 25 50 cent and one dollar sizes.

Mra Mary A. Vitet Newcastle Colo Ballard D. J. Scanlon’s

Card of Thanks by Mr and Mrs Winkleman

The Winklemans express sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for acts of kindness shown during their recent affliction.

Mrs. F. Winkleman

Bridgeport News Notes Ayer Departures and Town Growth

Bridgeport reports Ayer transfers to Alliance and W. Elliott taking duties with plans for new Woodman hall 50 by 80 feet. Hotel sold to Jus. W. Iddings, plant work by Holloway, two new additions planned, and social at the parsonage follows a busy week of travel, business, and church.

W L. Ayer Alliance A. FB. Willott Torrington Moore Presbyterian W. H. Curry Lincoln Land Company W. L. Ayer Aih E. W. Slim J. B. Tunier D. A. Sharp Jus. W. Iddings Mr. Sharp Iddings R N. Lafollette J. F. Holloway Ishmael Sidney

Spring Move Tides Reach Lawrence Fork Area

Reports from Lawrence Fork describe spring activity with dehorning work by Linberg and Barriclaw near Bridgeport for shed space, Thornburgs moving cattle to Tunches near Potter, Welton upgrading a big summer ranch, and multiple residents relocating or visiting.

Messrs Linberg Barriclaw Bridgeport B.C. Thornburg and Sons Potter A. W. Welton

Local Social Notes and Farm Activity Report

Clara Barricklow of Redington visited with sister Mrs. Luger this week. Mr and Mrs Cloud and family suffered flu. Grass growth drives cattle into haying. Grandma Carlson visited daughter Mrs Lager. Mr Clond traveled north divide. Gustafson hauled two loads of hay this week. Thos Epps Jr fences his homestead and plans fall hay. Aubert Burk visited Sextorp and may move here. Peter Carlson staying with August Anderson at Sextorp.

Gustafson Epps Jr Aubert Burk Sextorp

Riverside Snow Delays River Crossing Amid High Water

Wet snow melted into a record Sunday, river rising for the season. Marcus Hanway demolished stockyards last week while Anthony Johnson, Pat Rowlan, and Vin Lisco traveled to Bridgeport and Sidney. Telle Bros. moved cattle to Gulch Creek ranch, with several others crossing only with caution. Fred Lisco carried hogs through town en route to Bridgeport. The Telegraph advertises neat jobwork.

Marcus Hanway Anthony Johnson Bridgeport Fred Lisco Telle Bros Gulch Creek

First National Bank of Sidney Ledger Notice

A damaged note from the bank lists assets and liabilities including reserves and discounts, with signatures of I. AL Jones and Scanlan as directors and officers. The document ends with a notary seal and date April 190%.

First National Bank of Sidney I. AL Jones Dod Scanlan Das Bergman Laney Martin

Local Socials and Travels Across County Lines

Mrs. Livina Belden and Mrs. Sadie Houghlan visited Davison's Saturday. Families including Welsh McNulty Belden and Mayers attended Easter services in Sidney. Jacob Eckert and family moved between Redington and Oakesdale, with Annie joining him home Saturday. James Davison and Dorus visited Dalton. Edd and Leslie Sanders worked bronchoes Monday. Mazie Davigan's horse fell Tuesday injuring her wrist and shoulder.

I. Welsh Rosie McNulty Dan Welsh Barnie Warde Sidney John Belden Jacob Mayer Milo Webster Jacob Eckert Redington Annie Jacob Hiram Eckert Ickes Mazie Davigan

Fever and Ague Advertisement Claim

Mrs Wm Stroud of Midlothian Texas says Herbine cures la gripe bilious fever and malaria after eight years use The ad notes a dose stops a chill and a continuance cures 50c at D J Scanlon's.

Wm. M. Stroud Midlothian Texas D. J. Scanlon

The Telegraph Directory National Body Senate and State Officials

A dense listing of national and state offices with names across many departments. Includes U S Senate, governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, attorney general, treasurer, auditor, and more, followed by land office, legislature, county officers, village trustees, school board, clergy, churches, and fraternal orders with local contact details.

Aovernor Ou Mickey McG G.W. Marsh Uhus Weston Jeter Mortensen Public Instruction Fowler Cow Public Linds Des G.D. Pollmer

Also Mentioned on This Page

the Telegraph Sidney Telegraph and Peoples Parlard Sidney, Neh Mali Matter F. A. Gapen Arbor Day Geo. C. McAllister Christ Church County News J. W. Harper C. L. Price Prudential Life Insurance Co W. E. Gaines Frank King Harry A. W Sawyer Denver C. H. Burke Bayard J. O Baker Mitchell Spanogle James Iddings Joseph Marion County Iowa Marcus Iddings Lawrence Fork Elias Judd Gaamer Place Mose Shutts Fowler Place Summer Redington House Emma Brothers Ben Wagner Flindberg’s Hilda Niehus E. B. Polly Bethel Frank Lipska Clara Mrs. Barricklow of Mrs. Luger Peter Carlson August Anderson Riverside Pat Rowlan Telegraph OL ‘Line State of Apelltich Fig Carrey, Neekles Los Shu HU Yo Suu INS Tess Srave Cheyenne Cuas Calbanan Citas Callanan District Court of L.T Rezunina Platium David C. Allen Allen Elizabeth Monks L.T Rezanina Cheyenne FA David GC. Allen Stull Brothers Towit Heb Gapen A. Kilian & Co Board of Village Trustees Mary Ja, Willian & Co Dworak & Vath Village Trustees Lcense Heense Wu Dworrak & Vato Tobin Wasem Dion Vobin Wasim Applicemants Sidney Drug Co Sidney Onvy Co Brey Board of Village Trustees of Nebraster Scanlon Ngs Vatrick Madden Villance Treasures Patrick Madden Chartle Swinsur Swan Matson Emory Planck Willam Brertehs Ab Rosey D. Hannis Livina Belden Sadie Houghlan Davison Ronney D H Wannrs the Telegraph Directory U S. Senate CU Veltrich Hastings Jot Millard ‘ Omahis MoUs Winkard O'Neil Us. Land Office Rod Harris Joi. McIntosh, Jr Receliver Gita Gothenburg MeAllister Chappell Ith J.M Grimes North Platte GA. Cary County Oficers Je F Lohmikutif Lodgepole Sherif Babb Weyerts Bigard James Tucker Chambers RW Ws Loidgeport O.M. Wright Mark Spanogle Emanuelson Lodgepote Fred Lindberg Board Village Trustees R. D. Harris A. K.greenlee C.w.essie Sanders Che H.e.gapen Leroy Murti L. McIntosh J.J. McIntosh Saunderson A. D. Stewlrts White John Daugherty Danforth Frances Knox Adeline Allen Julia McPadden Valeska Neubauer Myrtle Hlett Sarah Davesith Lo'elock Drayer O¢louk JS Leaver Methodist Episcopal Church Cod Osborn Junior Learue Tothpworth Lei Ue D. m K.E. Giners Catholic Church Ogullala Farher Devane Uriest Dunkard Mission Mo'cloeck Masonic Hall J. U. Slinaclurr Royal Neighbors Nellie Tucker Oracle Mars KitTie Washburn Frank Welch Lodge A.M E. Gabes Sidney Lodge O.O. F M. E. Wastunukyx Rebecca C. Howen Vaneska Neubauer E.V. Sumner A.J. Hasken J. Neubauer Adj Sidney Camp M. W.of A Frank Ackerman M. Wilbur M. W. Ws Shoewaker Recorder A. L. Fast U. U.ssypen Minunee Providence Chaupter Minnie Callailan W. OM Kizzie Davancarry Sidney Lodge No Hall Maggie Sxypern H. Frasces Wnox Loyal Mystic Legion of America J CG Hopson W. CG Epna Rittenhouse Hive Lady Maccabees F Hall Soebel Mus Anne Hann L. O Mayden Ssypen ROK Kiburny Royal Mghlounders Jas M.O Luumgkorn See Treas Piney Woodman M.A. Shipman O.c. Ie McIntosn dAlacauley
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