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Newspaper

Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1896

Page

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Pretty wedding unites Miss Slingluff and Mr Davis in Grand Prairie

At Grand Prairie Mission Church on July 30, Miss Mary N Slingluff wed Mr. William H Davis. The ceremony followed by a reception at the bride's parents home featured six escorts and a large gifts list, with Mr. and Mrs. Slingluff planning a month visit in Iowa.

Grand Prairie Church William H. Davis Mary N. Slingluff Lillie Chowins Lucy Jones Lillie Calvert Laura Brower Estella Hiett Lizzie Kline W. H. Slingluff Pennsylvania J. Layton Large Laura Calvert Rev. Kenworthy M. E M. E. Church Colorado Iowa Mrs. Sweet W. J. Maneely Will Moore Hiett Brower M. M. Kline J. Lancaster Chas. Stout Ambler Miss H. Stout Mary A. Griffin Mont Clare Clyde Myrtle Lancaster Mrs. Ellis W. W. Chowins Lillie Brower Maggie C. Kindy Oaks Donaton Geo. Hough Galva Ill Clarion J. Layton Mra W. Moore

Advertising sale of sewing machine and bicycle in Ohio and Illinois

An item lists a new No 3 Drop Head White Sewing Machine priced at 65, to be sold for 30 dollars cash in Cleveland Ohio. Also offered is a Ladies or Gentleman's Oxford Gladiator Bicycle priced at 100 dollars, for 55 dollars cash, from Chicago. For details apply at this office.

Cleveland. O Oxford

Populist Editor Defends Platform Against Democrats

Tom Watson of Georgia, editor in chief of the People's Party paper, critiques the Chicago platform and ticket. He accuses Democrats of adopting populist ideas to gain votes, lambasts their alleged duplicity, and argues the party should enforce its own principles rather than fold into the old parties.

Tom Watson Georgia People's Party Watson Chicago Billy Bryan Billy Democratic Party

Union Pacific Offers Through Pullman Sleeper Minneapolis to Los Angeles

The Union Pacific and connecting lines announce a weekly through Pullman Tourist Sleeper from Minneapolis and St Paul to Los Angeles via Sioux City and Columbus Nebraska without change. The car leaves Minneapolis Thursdays at 7 40 p m and St Paul at 8 15 p m returning from Los Angeles Thursdays at 2 00 p m.

Union Pacific Minneapolis St. Paul Minn Los Angeles Cal Sioux City Columbus Neb California EKL LOMAX Omaha

Bridge fund push discussed at Belmont meeting

At the adjourned Belmont meeting last Saturday a single member committee was appointed to hire an attorney to draft subscription lists for cash or labor. A five member committee including L R North Frank King R P Scott P J Dunn and E D Smith was chosen to circulate signatures and return them by August 8.

Belmont Platte River L. R. North Messrs Frank King R. P. Scott P. J. Dunn E. D. Smith

Salve Advertisement for Skin Ailments and Piles

The best Salve in the world for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. It guarantees satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by W. F. Bassett.

W. F. Bassett

Vestibuled Trains Dominate Route Amid Missouri River Stop

The solid vestibuled trains of the Chicago Union Pacific and Northwestern Line distance all competitors with ease. No change or delay at the Missouri River. For information contact E. R. Breisch, agent U P System.

Chicago Union Pacific & Northwestern Missouri River

Impressive Installation of Providence Chapter Officers

Providence Chapter No. 108 Order Eastern Star held an installation ceremony at the Masonic Hall with Deputy Grand Worthy Matron Eva Baldwin officiating and Joseph Oberfelder as Grand Marshal. Officers installed included Eben Davis as Worthy Matron and J. J. McIntosh as Worth Patron. The event, followed by refreshments and speeches, concluded near midnight with guests from North Platte in attendance.

Mrs. Baldwin North Platte Masonic Hall Providence Eastern Star Eva Baldwin Joseph Oberfelder Baldwin Eben Davis J. J. McIntosh Mary Stewitts Chas. P. Davis Annie Jessen Orpha Taylor Bertha Urbach Valeskx Neubauer H. Oberfelder Ellen Breisch Electa Robr. S Oberfelder Sentinel D. J. O’brien Supl Wm. L. Park

Red Hot Campaign Ahead Claims State Journal

The State Journal pledges a vigorous campaign coverage surpassing past efforts with unbiased, full details. It positions itself as neutral yet reliable for Republicans and readers nationwide, urging subscriptions at 25 cents through November 15 via postmasters or Lincoln Nebraska offices.

State Journal Nebraska Lincoln Neb

New Composite Cars On The Overland Route

The Salt Lake City to Chicago line via The Overland Limited introduces entirely new Buffet Smoking and Library cars. Modern design, complete with writing materials and leading newspapers, illustrated periodicals, and magazines, run daily on the Chicago Union Pacific Northwestern Route, inaugurating this service. Tickets read via The Overland Route.

Chicago Union Pacific Northwestern Salt Lake City Overland Limited

Electric Bitters touted as remedy for constipation and general debility

Worthington Ind editor endorses Electric Bitters as a valuable prescription for constipation and sick headache. Mrs Annie Stehle of Chicago recovered from poor appetite backache and fatigue after six bottles. Prices 50 cents and 1.00. Available at W F Bassett's Drug Store.

Morricon Worthington Ind Sun Annie Stehle Cottage Grove Ave Chicago W. F. Baseett

Wisdom of Buddha on thoughts and self mastery

Ancient Buddhist maxims warn that thoughts shape all deeds and pain follows evil actions. Self-conquest outweighs external victory. earnest attention to meditation purifies, while vanity and indulgence invite misery.

Unclaimed letters at Sidney post office August 1 1896

List of unclaimed letters for the week ending August 1 1896 at Sidney Nebraska. Gents Brown Paul Gibbs C A Gibbs Ladies Thompson Miss Clara. Persons calling for these letters please say advertised. Pierre Sanders P M.

Sidney Nebraska Thompson Clara Persons Pierre Sanders

Lincoln Normal University Ad Promotes New Term

Students attended the Lincoln Normal University last year and more will attend this year. It touts itself as the best equipped normal school and business college in the West with thirty instructors. Expenses are low and the next term begins August 3. Send for a catalogue. Hill M. Bell, president, Lincoln, Nebraska.

Lincoln Normal University Normal School Business College Hill M. Bell Normal Lincoln, Neb

Sidney News Notes Point to Busy Local Scene

Rain falls Thursday afternoon as Sidney records a flurry of small items. Local residents Jo Atkins and D W Dick are noted, with others like William Mack and George Thornburg transacting business and Jim Wintersteen’s World-Herald role mentioned. The piece mentions county commissioner races, Democratic buttons, a Catholic lawn social, social events, society meetings, and local sports plans. Reallocation of state printing to The Telegraph is announced along with community acknowledgments and social notes.

D. W. Dick William Mack George Thornburg Potter Jim Wintersteen The State Journal Sidney Dan McKee World-Herald J. E. Sullivan James Mitchell Bronson Thureday Telegraph Lancashire England Ladies Missionary Society Morris Davis John Daugherty Sec Patrick McAleese Sheriff McAleese Brooklyn N. Y Denver Frank Rezanina South Divide

Ladies Organize to Aid Irrigation Fair Effort

Sidney women form an auxiliary to support the Woman's Department of the Western Nebraska Irrigation Fair to be held in North Platte in October. Mrs J J McIntosh is president with Mrs A D Stowitte as vice president and Miss Rebecca Doran as secretary treasurer.

J. J. McIntosh A. D. Stowitte Rebecca Doran Chas. Callahan Sidney W. L. Park Baldwin McIntosh

Transmississippi Exposition to Boost Omaha in 1898

The Transmississippi Exposition planned for Omaha in 1898 is backed by a $200,900 federal appropriation for buildings and exhibits. The Omaha Bee launches a publicity push with a 25 cent mail subscription offer to send the paper nationally through January 1, 1897, aiming to recruit broader support for Nebraska and the western region.

Nebraska Omaha Omaha Bee The Bee Weekly Bee Neb

Republican meetings planned in Cheyenne county in August

Hon. J. H. MacColl for governor Hon. A B E Cady for congress Hon. J. S. Hoagland for state senate and Hon. J. H. Abbott for state representative will visit Potter Sidney and Lodge Pole during the second week of August. Potter August 13 at 2 p m Sidney August 13 at 8 p m Lodge Pole August 14 at 2 p m. Further details to appear in next issue.

Charley Nelson Greenwood Charley Sidney and Lodge North Platte Cheyenne Cheyenne County Telegraph Bayard Transcript People’s Poniard J. H. MacColl A. BE. Cady Congress J. S. Hoagland J. H. Abbott Potter Sidney Lodge Pole Court House

Ideal Panacea for Coughs and Lung Complaints

James L. Francis and Rev John Burque endorse Dr King's New Discovery as a universal remedy tried in families for years. Trial bottles are offered free at W F Basesett's Drug Store for relief from coughs colds and lung ailments.

James L. Francis Chicago W. F. Basesett

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mary Slingluff Grand Prairie Mission Church Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minn Bucklen E. R. Breisch U. P. Sytem Buddha Jo Atkins North River Ranch W.S. Woolsey LaPeer Bast Peter Peterson Julesburg North Platte River Mrs. Fitch T. B. Dawson Sidney Ladies
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