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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1893
Page
1
Geo W Barnhart advanced to Geneval freight agent as bonded debt is reduced. There are flattering prospects for a large printing and publishing house to be located in Sidney at once to publish a national paper. Projectors chose Sidney for central location on a main thoroughfare and healthy climate. Telegraph to announce details next week.
A Texas article notes Geo W Barnhart succeeds the late C J Pickering as general freight agent of the Cotton Belt with Texas head quarters at Tyler. Barnhart, a longtime railroad man, rose through roles from telegraph operator to chief dispatcher and state livestock official, last serving Fort Worth as local agent before promotion. The piece also mentions a sale of cattle and a Sidney, Nebraska notice, plus brief scientific items on brain theory and cholera bacilli.
Treasurer McIntosh reduced the county debt by calling in four old bonds of 1000 dollars each, cutting indebtedness soon after election. Electors who supported the officer will likely be gratified by the move.
The article cites Ralph S. Carr discussing US volcanism beyond Alaska, noting a long continental chain from South America through Mexico and into Alaska, with a break, and a renewed arc toward Japan. It highlights recent lava flows in Nevada Utah and New Mexico and compares past eruptions to Vesuvius in 79 AD.
Thanksgiving vacation over. Enrollment 280 with outside attendance higher than ever. New entrants in Intermediate and Second Primary departments. Kindergartners busy with Christmas tree plans. List of visitors and blue ribbon recipients from last week. Lost tiger’s claw pendant description and reward. Railway ad notes solid vestibuled trains, palace cars, and improved lamp patent. travel info for Omaha connections.
The late Whitnes residence in Sidney is up for sale at a bargain. Describes the property as probably the best residence in the county and invites interested buyers to call on the owner C D Kellams for details.
North Platte reports state judge appoints Calovel William Cody who plans an early canal from the Birdwood stream into the Platte river. The canal would feed a reservoir in the hills north of town to provide electric power for manufacturing. A survey for the project is set for next week.
The Modern Woodmen of America promotes affordable life insurance through its Sidney camp. Neighbor John P. Bailes, a new member and family man, left a widow and children with two thousand dollars in crash benefits. The telegraph column urges eligible men to join and leave applications with camp clerk James McMullan promptly.
Col Ellsworth returned to Sidney from Cheyenne and Denver where he lectured to large crowds. Denver and Cheyenne papers praised him while Rocky Mountain News reported a packed audience as he denounced the anti Catholic American Protective Association. He urged its demise and warned of its influence on politics nationwide.
Oberfelder & Un announce tailor offerings with suits at 1900 and pants at 600, promising unmatched custom quality in town. The ad highlights unique tailoring services and emphasizes the new pricing for bespoke menswear.
The Prairie Farmer reports steady circulation gains and a large reader base of about 259,000, touts its status as a leading agricultural paper, and announces special offers for combined subscriptions with The Prairie Farmer and Omaha Weekly Bee or Weekly Inter Ocean at reduced rates, available only through January 1, 1904, with remittances to The Prairie Farmer Pub Co. in Chicago.
SL Bridge, long absent from Sidney for two years, returns for a short visit the first of the week. He has spent time in the Creole Mining district and considers entering the sheep industry in Chey pov County in the future.
An ad lists mixed livestock including Hanna Lump Cotl and Jenner's Wanna Nut with prices 5.75 and 4.75. A stray bay gelding, a blue yearling, and several three year olds are described. Finder asked to notify Gus Wellner in Sidney Nebraska. Also mention of rustlers caught near the Nebraska Wyoming line, seven men involved, fifteen beeves, residents of Box Butte County, taken to Cheyenne for trial.
Country notes from Hethel Bergen Nebraska dated December 4 1893 report a serious well accident at A D Grubbs with 150 feet of pipe falling to the bottom and stock watering while repairs proceed. C W Morsmans injuries are more serious than last week and confinement to the house continues. John Bensons ox tangled in a rope. several locals ill with grippe. Oliver Grubb and Olaf Olson bereaved. Revival meeting ended. pastor to hold further services at Potter.
Garman Nebraska notes a light snow, a damaging wind storm caused minimal hay loss, and rising birthday gatherings. On L. C. Barnett’s fortieth, his wife hosted an elegant supper and neighbors gathered at seven. Judge Ashlock’s forty sixth birthday was celebrated with a grand supper and singing until midnight. Kaufman recently bought cattle, and Barnett and Fisher completed a well for Len zen, known as Fuzzy.
An advert touts low prices on textiles and house goods with Beidla 250 mattresses $8, springs $1.50, carpet stock 60c, onion carpet 40c, oil cloth 25c, lindana $1.50, wood chairs 50c, large stoves $5.00. Rumor mentions Col. C. S Elle worth moving Sidney home. The Telegraph extends a cordial welcome and praises Sidney as central between eastern Nebraska towns and western mountains, a healthy locality.
The piece laments readers’ habit of avoiding advertisers and portrays the TeLeanrn as a county business platform. It notes M. Cohn of Star Clothing placing a pen ad and urges readers to scrutinize his statements amid calls for low prices. The tone defends local merchants and warns against covert attacks through print.
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