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Newspaper

Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1896

Page

5

Telegraph Directory National and State Officials Listing

The Telegraph Directory enumerates U S Senate members Jno M Thurston and William V Allen, Congress sixth district Co M Remn Boken Bow, state officers Governor Sius A Holcomb and others, land office personnel John M Adams and B A Griffith, and judicial district figure H M Grimes, with locations North Platte and Chappell noted.

U. S. Senate Jno M. Thurston Omaha William V. Allen Madison Congressonal Co. M. Remn Boken Bow Sius A. Holcomb Robert Moore Joel A. Piper Eugene Moore Joseph S. Bartle Arthur Churchill Henry R. Co Henry Russell JS. Woagland North Platte Mtm B.pr. Morgan Chappell Jith H. M. Grimes North Platte

School Board and Teachers Roster

A. Pease serves as mediator with P. A. Griffith as treasurer and Geo. F. Blanchard as director. John Baker among board members. Teachers include Obus Doran as principal Minnie Chase and assistants Miss Whiteherd. Grammar dept Miss Blanchard, Intermediate Miss McKee, Primary Mrs. J. F. Shelton, 1st Primary Miss Mueller, Kindergarten Miss Frances Ws fight, Music and Delsarte.

A. Pease P. A. Griffith J. LB. Dawson Geo. F. Blanchard John Baker James J. McIntosh Obus. Doran Minnie Chase

Methodist Episcopal Church Services and Schedule

Sunday services every Sunday evening. Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. J. Osborn superintendent preaching 11 a.m. Epworth League 6 p.m. preaching 7 p.m. Thursday night prayer meeting. Rev. Allen Kenworthy pastor. Seats free. Catholic Masses on Sunday at 6 and 10 a.m. Mass for Gogallala third Sunday each month. Episcopal Church services Sundays with Sunday school 10 a.m. morning prayer and sermon 11 a.m. Evening prayer 7 p.m. Strout pastor.

Methodist Episcopal Church J. Osborn Epworth League Allen Kenworthy Episcopal Church Strout

Societies listing notices and meeting schedules

The section lists multiple fraternal and auxiliary groups with meeting times. Frank Welch Lodge No. 75 AF and AM meets first Tuesday. Sidney Lodge No. 196 AO U W meets second and fourth Thursday. Rebecca Degree IOOF No. 66 holds int and fourth Wednesday. K P Valiant No. 9 meets second and fourth Tuesday. U R K P Sidney Division No. 31 meets first Wednesday. Army and Navy Union Col Joseph S Conrad No. 33 meets third Wednesday. G A R Sumner No. 12 meets first Saturday. W R O No. 6 meets first and third Saturday. M W of A Sidney Camp No. 1001 meets third Friday. AO O H Armstr Long division meets first and third Sunday. others include 8 of V Camp No. 17 and various secretaries and officers.

Col. Joseph Conrad Garrison Regular Army and Navy Union of the U Sidney Lodge Idwell W. M Armstrong Recorder A. O D. F. McKee P. Sanders

Witty Replies From Court and Prison Tales

A survey of sharp rejoinders from law courts and prisoners, with classic lines and humorous exchanges. Notable quips span judges, barristers, clergy, and public figures, including exchanges about torture in court, local stands, and royal wit from Beaconsfield to the prince regent.

Samuel Weller Lamb Kewsey Cousel St. Paul Ben Trovato David Saul Beaconsfield Commons Marines London Standard

Ducks Crown an Eagle in Curious Potomac Feat

A writer for The American Field recalls a dramatic Potomac sight where numerous crow ducks or American coots repeatedly dive as an eagle darts in. The ducks' underwater evasions create splashes like a mine explosion and some say the eagle is drowned. locals note such events are rare in a ducking life of 50 years.

Potomac River Waller Florida Titusville Fla Frank M. Chapman Eastern North America

Origin of John Bull as English emblem in journalism

The article discusses how John Bull, created by Dr. Arbuthnot to satirize the Duke of Marlborough, came to symbolize the English in Queen Anne's era. It notes the cartoon image of a stout, red faced farmer with a cudgel and bulldog, and contrasts it with Leslie Stephen's view that this caricature hides the real modern Englishman who seeks peace rather to aggression, as cited by the Baltimore Sun.

John Bull Arbuthnot Duke of Leslie Stephen Samuel Baltimore Sun

Blood Remedy Promises Cure for Eczema and Blood Disorders

The text argues that itching and eczema arise from blood disease, not local irritation, and promotes S. S. S. as a permanent cure. It cites William Armstrong of De Pere Wisconsin in 1896 praising S. S. S. for relief after eight years of suffering and multiple treatments.

S.S S.S.S William Armstrong de Pere Wis William Armstong Indiana Mt. Clements Florida

Origin of Icebergs by Volcanic Activity in Antarctica

In a Royal Society of New South Wales paper H O Russell argues icebergs originate from Antarctic volcanism rather than heavier snowfalls. He cites irregular iceberg bursts breaking off glaciers during eruptions, supported by US hydrographic reports noting icebergs too large to form on small islands, implying continental glaciers.

Royal Society of New South Wales H. O. Russell Goodope Australia Russell Antarctic United States Hydrographic Office South Atlantic Cape Horn Pittsburg Dispatch United States New York Weekly Tribune

Leighton, Englishman Raised Abroad, Achieves Artistic Destiny

Born in Scarborough on December 8 1880 Leighton grew up overseas due to his mother's illness. He studied drawing in Rome Dresden Berlin and Frankfurt before Florence where his career solidified. His father sought advice from Ram Powers who said the talent was natural and unavoidable.

Leighton Scarborough Frankfort Florence Hiram Powers Cosmo Monkhouse Scribner's

Mortar Mishap Delivers Toasting Gaffe on Scaffold

A bricklayer on a high scaffold toppled mortar toward a laborer below. The lump of mortar struck the worker in the mouth and he gagged on it, forming guttural sounds described as the imints lobe.

Tower of Babel

The Duke and the American Bride Stirred Family Throes

The Detroit Tribune characterizes the union as a bitter pill for the duke and his kin. It remarks on medicine as a remedy for impoverished blood and notes the social strain of such an alliance.

Detroit Tribune

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the Telegraph Directory U. 8. Land Office John M. Adams B.A. Griffth Legislature Sidney Sherrit Dantel McAlease Sidney Ork Bulloko Lodge Polo Neubauer Sidney Bune Chambers Colton Ho Willis Camp Clark W. Ff Bassett Sidney Veroy Martin Pata W.R Woods Weyerts A.W. Atkins Sidney A. W. Uarper Villiage Trustees A Pease Julius Neubauer J. Hukeree J. McDaniels Wees G. Grannaman A. K. Greenlee A. A. Ricker Frank Welch A. F A.M J. E. Hurt Sec'y. Geo E. Taylor O. F Sec Y. WO. Milthorpe N.G Rebecca Degree Wm. Chowins Lily Chowins Valiant Lodge K. of P F.H. DeCastro J. J. McIntosh Sidney Division Lust Pierre Sanders K. McKee E. V. Summer J. W. Nelson Adj Henry A. Morrow P. R. Borgquist Wm. Ottoman E. V. Sumner Sidney Camp M. W. of A Thos Shmael L. Fitch Lodge No St. Forrest Pest K.C.T. M L. H. Bordwell H. J. Snyder R. K Providence Masonic Hall E. R Bretsch C. P. Davis A.P.T.L The American Protective Tariff League League High Eoveri Seotak Wi F. Weekemen Jas Weat New York Potomac Great Britain Kozema Geta S. S Swift Specific Co Atlanta New South Wales Lord Leighton Blackwell's Durham Tobacco Company Durham, N.C White Star Soap Blackwell Durham Greenlee & Benson General Merchandise Chowins & Son Rock Chowins Nebraska Ritz Urbach Oberfelder Block Rose Strest Sidney, Nebr Exchange Meat Market Postoffice Sidney, Neb Chas. Vernon the Telegraph Gee. W. Best Reem Tribune Building New York City NEW York Weeble Tribune
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