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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1912
Page
8
Resident lots and blocks for sale in Wellner addition to Sidney. Blocks priced at 320 dollars each and lots at 100 dollars each. Inquiries directed to Gua Wellner. Dual proof letter files for sale by The Telegraph.
Eight large unfurnished rooms available for light housekeeping. Rent as a whole or part to desirable tenants. Phone 79. B. W. Frazry.
Emergency preparation notice urging readers to buy Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy now. Sold by all dealers, the advert emphasizes readiness for potential summer ailments and rapid availability.
Auction notice for a sale of horses wagons harness robes and related items at Brown Palace Livery Barn Sidney Nebraska on Monday August 12 at 12 o clock noon. Includes 19 head of horses a variety of wagon gear harness and equipment. Cash payments under $10 immediate. over $10 available on bankable notes at 10 percent interest with 3 percent cash discount. No removal until settled. BF Mitchell owner A K Greenlee clerk Col V F Kucera auctioneer.
Property owners must remove weeds from streets or alleys abutting their lots within five days under village ordinance. If not done, the board will perform the work and bill the owner, with charges certified to Cheyenne County treasurer. By order of Village Trustees. Leslie Neubauer, Clerk. Dated August 3, 1912.
Gus Wellner of Sidney Nebraska offers cement walk installation at seven cents per square foot. All work guaranteed satisfactory. Contact information provided for scheduling and estimates.
Classified notice for a front office room available to rent in the Stewitts building with inquiries directed to J. L. McIntosh.
The confectionery and cigar store firm Adams and McLernon dissolves as Howard A Adams retires. James B McLernon continues the business and assumes all debts and obligations. all accounts due the firm payable to him. Sidney Nebraska July 24 1912.
Yellow and white collie named Dickie missing in Sidney Nebraska. Liberal reward offered for return to D R Campbell. Contact Sidney address for recovery.
Property listing stating sale of the Stewitts residence with two lots and buildings, plus the stone barn and rear lot. Inquiries directed to J L Mclntosh for particulars.
For sale items include a cable cabinet a grand piano and a piano lamp plus a small refrigerator inquire of Mrs Haskell to arrange purchase and pickup details.
Inquiries about dressmaking services are directed to Miss Louise Roth in Sidney Nebraska. Residents seeking custom garments or alterations are advised to contact her for details and availability.
Well furnished 22 room flat opposite depot in a six thousand population Nebraska railroad city. Well established. Inquiries to Mrs. M. O'Hare 106% East Front St North Platte Neb. FOR RENT Pleasantly furnished room downtown Inquire at this office.
Furnished rooms available for rent described as cool and quiet. Includes bath and electric light. Respond to Box 243 in Sidney for details.
Local shopper notes Weller cooking ware available at Essig Store. Inquiry asks if others have seen the cookware in stock and available varieties.
Fragmentary notice describes a six mile north location on the Burlington railroad near Sidney Nebraska with sixty acres accessible. Inquiries are to be directed to A. K Green, Sidney.
Cheyenne County Nebraska invites sealed bids for a 40 foot steel truss or reinforced concrete bridge over Lodgepole Creek on public road 206A. Bids due Sept 3, 1912, by 1 pm with 10 percent certified check. Plans and specs available from County Clerk H T Doran. Board reserves right to reject any or all bids.
Seven room house offered in a desirable location with inquiry at this office for details and viewing.
A local advertisement announces a bankrupt stock of books offered at 50c and 75c regulars priced down to 3c 10c 15c and 25c. The notice highlights bargain volumes and invites buyers to act quickly for deep discounts.
The Methodist Episcopal church will hold its usual Sunday morning services with Sunday school at the usual hour. In the evening Dr. Chamberlain will preach at 6 30. The Lutheran Church will not have an evening service next Sunday due to the Chautauqua.
Jean McIntosh has been a sufferer with sore throat recently. Mrs. Dan Aldridge was a passenger on No. 5 Thursday morning. Miss Mary Seeger is helping at the Sidney Mercantile Company this week. Mrs. Fannie Tobin will leave soon for a several weeks stay at Ogden Springs Utah. The Misses Nellie and Ruth Erickson of Wahoo Nebraska are guests for the summer at the Metropolitan Hotel.
Help wanted advertisement seeking two dining room girls for the Vienna Restaurant. Positions involve serving patrons, handling tables, and maintaining dining room standards. Apply in person with prior experience preferred and references if available.
B F Mitchell liveryman was found dead in his rooms near the Palace Barn after retiring ill Thursday night. Coroner Parks led the inquest, with a jury verdict that death resulted from carbolic acid, but whether accidental or intentional remains undetermined.
The School Board trans acted several important items of business. They offered the school grounds for the Chautau qua, which is most fitting cour tesy, and an appreciated one. They arranged for a course of manual training, next year, the basement to be used for a place of instruction. Plans were per fected for a typewriting course, the typewriters used to be bran new, and of the latest model. The expense will be very slight. The Board expects to secure a teacher for the seventh grade who will be competent to teach the manual training classes.
Card of Thanks from the relatives of the late Louis E Forrest expresses gratitude for help during illness and death. Notices mention court house work progressing slowly, trips by Mr and Mrs Letts to Denver, Mrs Hubert Fuller entertaining relatives from Iowa, a County Institute write up delayed, Herman Schroeder visiting Germany, Mrs E J Hayes with the Wilmes baby at Birdwell ranch, Miss Bernice Davoren visiting D J Scanlon and wife, and a seven day Chautauqua tour through Sidney moving from Burlington to the Union Pacific.
Mrs. Wilmes returned from Omaha and is under the care of Sidney ladies. The two older children stay at home while Mrs. Hayes Mrs. Dr. Frazey and Mrs. Witters each shelter one of the little ones. The enactment reflects true charity as neighbors open homes to support unattended children.
Dr Webster, a dentist, will be in Sidney on Friday August 17 for several days at the Metropolitan Hotel.
August brought heavy precipitation and frequent storms. A major Thursday washed out over a mile of Burlington track near Peetz while the Union Pacific reported washouts. Water stood four feet at Gallagher's place near Peetz as lakes formed. The week featured stormy Monday, cloudy Tuesday, cooler Wednesday, and a pleasant Friday. Local social notes highlight Mrs Worden's card party and prizes for Mrs Moore, Mrs Osborn, and Mrs Hart. Neighbors assist a bedfast mother and irrigation official H C Diesen visited Sidney to inspect Lodgepole Creek irrigation. D J Scanlon's decline was reported, with no hope for recovery. Mrs Schaff left for Grand Island. John Connelly of Brady Island visits relatives, and other residents arrive or travel.
Secretary Wait writes to General Agent Wakeley urging one day earlier start for state fair pricing to Sunday Sept 1. The change would let attendees at the Lincoln monument unveiling on Monday attend the ceremonies and allow visitors to reach Lincoln sooner.
Fire Commissioner Randall announces headquarters on the state fair grounds with daily demonstrations. He plans to install a garbage burner to show how farm and home refuse can be safely handled, aiming to make the site one of the most popular on the grounds.
Three office rooms and one apartment with three rooms and bath offered in Callahan Block. Inquiries directed to Robt A Barlow.
The Sidney carnival failed to wow crowds due to bad weather and mediocre acts. While genuine high quality vaudeville can draw crowds, a trend toward vulgar and low entertainment has discouraged audiences, and the paper calls for return to respectable, entertaining programs.
Omaha booster leader maps official Pacific Coast route through Nebraska for 1915 Panama exposition tours. A. L. West suard will totalize best roads for the National Auto mobile and Good Roads Association traveling from New York. Estimated 100000 auto parties will cross the continent in 1915, spending at least 3.15 in each overnight city, with Omaha as a major waypoint. Sidney welcomes all parties, promising a merry journey.
On August 13 Julesburg prepares to entertain the Kansas Short Grass Touring Club with motorcycles autos and a large traveling outfit. The program includes a ball game between the Touring Club and Julesburg plus motorcycle and auto races as the club passes through Sidney en route to Cheyenne Frontier Days with band and Glee Club in tow.
Summer months require mothers to observe unusual bowel behavior in young children. Prompt care can prevent serious illness. Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is reliable and available from all dealers.
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