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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1896
Page
1
An article offers frugal yet appealing gift ideas centered on linen crafts and practical homemade items. It describes tiny linen money pouches, crocheted neckties, music ribbon markers, silver placeholders, ladder arches with hidden presents, embroidery silk cases, flower pot covers, and practical wrapping tips.
In Phoenix on December 15 1896 the Union Pacific sets a lowest first class fare for a round trip. Tickets on sale December 10 to 13 inclusive with return by December 31 1896. Apply to E R Breisch U P System agent for details.
Union Pacific sets 200 mile excursion tickets for December 24 25 31 1896 and January 1 1897 with a final limit January 4 1897. Round trip fare is one and one third fare. E R Breach agent.
Sidney Nebraska November 25 1896 statement outlines Nebraska statutes requiring personal tax payment by January 1 1897. If unpaid after January 1 distress warrants may be issued to levy on personal property, unless December 1896 payments average fifty dollars daily. A Pase County Treasurer.
A collection of quips and observations on weather comfort and frugality. Citizens lament cold weather hardships and the high cost of gifts, clothing, and daily needs, noting reduced prices for bore incentives and wartime-era expenses.
James L. Francis of Chicago endorses Dr King’s New Discovery as an ideal panacea after five years’ use in his family. Rev John Burgus of Keokuk praises its speed and benefit after sixty years in ministry. Free trial at W F Bassett’s Drug Store.
The Chicago Union Pacific and Northwestern Line now operates modern buffet smoking and library cars between Salt Lake City and Chicago. These fully equipped cars offer writing materials leading newspapers magazines and periodicals. The Overland Limited route is promoted and tickets should read via The Overland Route.
Redington Racket reports a large town crowd after a busy week of farm and stock activities. Oats hauled to Sidney market, hay moved from Pumpkin Creek to Greenwood ranch, and residents like Whitman and Lipska passing through. A shooting match entertained locals while prizes went to Bye Gilman and T S Mckie. Fire threats at T S and Rye Gilman’s, Thanksgiving visits, school attendance, and a warm fire cheers crowd as O R Broughton returns from Kansas to Cheyenne county.
S. M. Bassett visited for a few minutes Monday while Pete Kellams works for Carl Wagoner. Ace lost the race at Sidney and Jack rabbits are abundant this fall. Thanksgiving brought a very cold spell and a well planned dance occurred. A bridge across the North Platte river was completed last week and is widely used, easing fording.
An Indiana Territory note extols Chamberlains Cough Remedy as the sure preventives against pneumonia and effective for colds and grippe. The ad claims widespread use with no pneumonia cases among thousands and urges guardians of weak lungs to keep it on hand. Availability cited in 25 and 50 cent sizes from local druggists.
Worthington Indiana editor Morrison praises Electric Bitters as a cure for constipation and sick headache and a general tonic. Chicago resident Annie Stehle suffered from digestive issues and backache until six bottles restored her health and energy. Prices are 50 cents and 1.00, available at WW Bassett's Drug Store.
Rev. Kenworthy and family return from an eastern trip to Sidney. A surprised welcome party of over a hundred people fills the house with warmth and hospitality after a 38 hour journey. The gathering includes residents beyond the Methodist congregation and ends with gifts of appreciation.
A tall end collision late Thursday morning at Kimball between No. 2 and an extra freight caused heavy damage to the engine and cars. Conductor Wilson Carley’s freight crew favored by a hot box delay, but No. 2 passed on time. no lives were lost though injuries to crew and caboose were reported. Derrick car moved in to clear wreck as Nos. 2 and 3 trains were briefly delayed only for a few hours.
Mary and Lena Jesson were absent from the Second Primary while Edith Stafford missed the First Primary this week. Miss Kinney visited the Grammar department Wednesday. Earnest Worden returned to Grammar after a month absence. Jan Kenworthy returned to the Second Primary after a two month visit with parents in Indiana. Grace Johnson and Gay Reynolds were absent from the Intermediate department due to Mr. Johnson's death. Mrs. PF Winkleman hosted the Kindergarten with Edith's fifth birthday celebration. The B class finishes the second gift this week.
The Union Pacific will run a Minneapolis to Los Angeles through Pullman Tourist Sleeper with no changes via Sioux City and Columbus. Depart Minneapolis Thursdays 7 40 p m St Paul 8 15 p m. return Los Angeles Thursdays 2 00 p m. Sleeper space available via local agents or E L Loomax in Omaha.
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