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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1889
Page
1
June 15 offer at Ickes & Barrs promotes tickets with every dollar spent April 22 to June 15. Gifts include silk dress pattern, china tea set, washing machine, bleached muslin, magazine print yard goods, plus a wide stock of dry goods, clothing, crockery, and hardware at low prices.
The Board of Trade secretary Paine outlines a two month effort to create a low cost attractive 14x27 advertisement foldout for Cheyenne county and Sidney. One side features a county map and industries, the other side advertises land laws statistics and local buildings. Budget around $500. plan invites broad support from community and business groups.
The article outlines Mancourt’s push to secure subscribers for incandescent and arc lighting in Sidney. It notes plan changes, price competition with Laramie, opposition from some citizens, and a goal to begin construction near the mill once enough lights are subscribed. The piece also mentions regional notes, church news, and local civic events.
Lawrence Wolf former Fred Meyer partner came to Sidney after a telegram about his mother. He began a spree, tried to enter a residence, was attacked by a citizen, and suffered severe facial injuries with his right eye destroyed. The eye wound is said to have been chiselled. He left for Laramie Wednesday denying further harm.
Pupils and teachers held Arbor Day and Children's Day events last Monday at the court base. The program featured mostly under twelve performers, with two numbers canceled due to sickness. After nearly two hours, trees were planted on school grounds as part of ongoing efforts to plant hundreds of trees this season. Ditches are being dug and creek water will be directed into them to improve the grounds, aiming to create one of the city’s prettiest spots.
Militia dispatch reports Capt Ebstein returns from Omaha last Saturday. Lieut Bonesteel’s leave extended to June 15. First Lieut John T Parke temporarily assigned to company T on duty. Sergt Emmet T Garvey reduced to private. Major C Ewan promoted to surgeon with rank of major. Col Hughes chief quartermaster and Quartermaster Humphrey to discuss summer repairs with Col Poland. Post theatre receipts will fund improvements including better seating and raised rear seating for stage view.
The board of trustees held a Thursday session to consider liquor dealers licenses and druggists permits for the coming year. After explanations on occupation taxes by the retiring clerk and a lengthy street work discussion, all licenses and permits were granted. The board adjourned to the first Thursday in May.
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