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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1891
Page
4
The article lists passenger train times both east and west bound with a timetable. It mentions Atlantic Express No. 8 and a week Express No. 2 6 movement at 7:50. Details include agent Bannitanr at the station.
The article profiles Sidney figures from 1881 onward, highlighting St. Burger the blacksmith and wagon shop owner, Fred Dawson a books and stationery dealer with fruit stand, and McAleese expanding a grocery to serve farmers. It notes Julius Neubauer, J.T Thoelecke the jeweler, the Gem run by Breyers and Guifre, and D. J Scanlon a former New Yorker now druggist. It mentions Belmont Canal labor, and Central House sale terms, painting a picture of a growing town’s commerce and personalities.
Local items from Sidney Nebraska include births, marriages, business ads, and small notices. Highlights mention Mr and Mrs Bunicks receiving a daughter, Aly Davis visiting from Cheyenne, Star Clothing House promotions, and various local happenings such as harvest fairs, church services, and road improvements.
Farmers urged to visit Oberfelder & Co for clearance sale bargains on clothing boots and more. Sidney Draw rustler Feona Snyder praised for hay and corn. Essig Hardware touts complete stock from hatchets to windmills. McFadden Grove picnic success celebrated with large crowd, music, and plans to repeat. Hamilton Blacksmith opens shop. Col Conrad hosts reception for Val Poland as he departs Ft Russell with cordial farewell from officers and townspeople.
Methodist services listed with Sunday school at 10 and worship at 11 and 7:30, Thursday prayer at 7:30, Young People meeting at 6:30. Lutheran holds morning and evening services at Trinity with Sunday school at 10 and 11 a.m. and 7:20 p.m. Prayer on Wednesday at 8. Catholic schedule excludes second Sunday, masses at 8:30 and 10, Sunday school 11 to noon, Rosary and Benedictions at 7:30 p.m. All welcomed to attend.
Advert says Carruth, a jeweler, urges buyers to obtain his prices before purchasing in watch, clock, or jewelry lines. He advertises bright new goods at reasonable prices and offers repairing at low rates. Cash paid for old gold or silver.
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