Fort Sidney Reservation To Sell Lands And Buildings
The abandoned Fort Sidney military post near Sidney Nebraska with 640 acres and fifty three buildings will be sold to the highest bidder. The Interior Department weighs two plans, selling lands and buildings separately or subdividing into town lots with buildings. Sale process will be by appraisement and public auction.
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Fort Sidney Military Reservation
Uncle Sam
Interior Department
Washington
Sidney
Fort Sidney
Periarber
Harris
Herman
Thenterior Department
Washington Letter 1898 McKinley trip and Congress dealings
Washington correspondent notes President McKinley plans a southward eight day trip with cabinet and families to avoid scandal risk, while Speaker Reed flexes influence with Canadian officials. The House advances deficiency and anti scalping bills, census plans face tweaks, and naval aid and canal bills loom. Nicaragua canal bill gains priority as war needs push policy forward, with $100,000,000 guarantee cited.
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Washington
McKinley
Congress
Cleveland
Bonds for canal project raise strong Washington lobby
The bill proposes bonds to fund canal construction with 85 million paid to current stockholders as compensation, while the president would alone issue and suspend bonds. A powerful Washington lobby works openly and secretly against the measure, with covert efforts masked as canal support but aimed at halting the project.
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Washington
Hungry Mississippi editor asks readers to fund paper
A Mississippi editor pleads for reader support, urging locals to dig into pockets for funds to keep the newspaper afloat. He links financial help to better local news and growth, mentioning need to feed the printer and improve the town.
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Mississippi
Jimmie
Kate
Bess
Pud
Peggie
School Notes Highlight Sickness Absences and Medal Honor
Raymond Wellner and Maggie Nelson returned after illness, Bennie Siebert back in class, while Edith McCombs Ethel Wright and Ada Allery miss school with chicken pox. Leslie Sanders joined second grade. Leonie Clarke visits out of state. Laura Breisch out temporarily. Sidney schools earned a county medal and diploma for an Omaha exhibit, to be framed and kept as a souvenir. Tardy counts: Mr Neubauer seven, Mr Nelson three, second primary one, first primary one.
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Raymond Wellner
Bennie Siebert
Maggie Nelson
Aranatha
Leslie Sanders
Edith McCombs
Ethel Wright
Ada Allery
Leonie Clarke
Laura Breisch
Sidney
Omaha
Neubauer
Nelson
Photographer offers cabinet pictures in Chowins building
Mk. RopstRoM, photographer, advertises staying in Chowins stone building room 7 and offering cabinet pictures at a low introductory rate for two weeks with a guarantee of satisfaction. He also offers 24 stamp pictures for 25 cents.
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Chowins Stone
Mk. Ropstrom
Election of Officers at Morrow Camp S of V
The annual election of officers for Col. Henry A. Morrow Camp S of V was held Thursday evening. Elected were Captain Thomas Ishmael, 1st Lieutenant A. J. Davison, 2nd Lieutenant B. F. Mitchell, Camp Counsels E. Krusee, C. M. Wright and D. Davison, Installing Officer P. R. Borgquist. C. M. Wright was named delegate to the National Encampment with P. R. Borgquist.
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Henry A. Morrow
S. of V
Thos. Ishmael
A. J. Davison
B. F. Mitchell
E. Krusee
C. M. Wright
D. Davison
P. R. Borgquist
Bocklen's Arnica Halve Salve for Skin Ailments
Proprietary arnica salve offered by W F Bassett claims to heal cuts bruises ulcers rashes and related skin conditions with guaranteed satisfaction or refund. Price given as cents per box for sale locally.
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W. F. Bassett
Impressive marriage at Lutheran Church in Sidney
Miss Allen wed Dr Simon in a large Wednesday ceremony at the Lutheran church. The church draped in blue hosted a Mendelssohn organ recessional, with Rev Barnitz officiating and a grand reception at the Kasig home followed by a Denver-bound departure. Notable attendees included Miss Chowins, Hazel Oberfelder, Mr. Callahan, and Mr. Clarke as well as Omaha guests. The community offered warm congratulations as the couple began their life together.
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Miss Allen
Simon
Callahan
Clarke
Essig
Mia. Hamacker
Mendelssohn
Chowins
Robert Oberfelder
Silly
Mr. Callahan
Hazel Oberfelder
Kasig
Barnitz
Sidney
Denver
Perhapa
Miss Alien
Essig Store Offers Home Made Christmas Gifts
Money made by the common sense method of buying at home and judging goods by merit with a local merchant guarantee. Essig invites shoppers to buy Christmas gifts and highlights a large line of items for boys and family including skates wagons sewing machines rocking chairs ranges carpets and lamps.
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America
Essig
Rumors of Major Changes in Union Pacific Shops
North Platte Tribune reports rumors of substantial modernization at Omaha shops with new electrical machinery and rebuilt facilities. Cheyenne shops expected to grow to 800 workers and become the second most important on the system, boosting real estate activity. Sidney repair shop to see a slight rise in workers or hours.
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Motive Power Department
Union Pacific
North Platte Tribune
Omaha
Cheyenne
North Platte
Dance at J C Hudsons Home in Lisco Friday Night
Special Correspondence reports cold last week as Mr and Mrs L M Meyers and others visited Julius Johnsons home Sunday. Anthony Johnson and W S Woolrey repaired for J C Hudson all week. A dance with oyster supper and music is planned at J C Hudsons in Lisco on Friday night December 23. River crossing improves and many ducks and geese remain on the creek. A D Waggy visited neighbors Friday.
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L. M. Meyers
Mlsn
J.C. Gudson
Gon William
Mis
Edna Johnson
Julius Johnson
Anthony Johnson
W. S. Woolrey
J. C. Hudson
Lisco
Julius Jonson
Old Boreas
A. D. Waggy
Land transfers in Cheyenne county weekly records
The Cheyenne county Clerk recorded several transfers this week. Margaret C. Nelson sells the southwest quarter of section 23 two, 19n, range 49 to Frederica F. Clanges for $500. C D Thompson and wife convey lot 9 in block 4, town of Potter to Counte Thompson and wife of West Plains Missouri. Thompson and wife convey same land to Sarah J. Thornburg for $175. A QO Taylor and Josephine E. Taylor transfer block 11 in town Bayard with lots 9 11 12 excluded to Louisa A. Stephens for $110.
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Cheyenne County
Margaret C. Nelson
Frederica F
C. D. Thompson
Counte Thompson
Potter
West Plains
Sarah J. Thornburg
A. QO. Taylor
Josephine E. Taylor
Louisa A. Stephens
Bayard
Better Article, Better Price Explained
Two pointed questions discuss market strategy for newspapers and products. It argues price parity means profit grows with volume, competition remains fierce, and public perception decides enduring success as Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is widely trusted and repeatedly purchased. For sale by all dealers.
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Chamberlain
Reliable salesman wanted for lubricating oils and greases
A Cleveland Ohio advertisement seeks a reliable salesman to sell Euclid Oil Power Company lubricating oils and greases. It warns riches are not promised but promises a good opportunity for the right man and asks to address inquiries promptly.
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Euclid” OL Poweae Company
Cleveland
Ohio
Ice prices announced for 1899 markets and families
Natice states ice will be supplied in 1899 with rates: meat markets 25 cents per 100 pounds, saloons stores and drugstores 30 cents, and families 35 cents per 100 pounds. Ww. STUBT.
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STUBT
Missionary Meeting at Mrs Jensen Home December 22
The Ladies' Missionary Society will meet at Mrs. L. Jensen's home on December 22 at 2 o'clock p m. Secretary.
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Ladies’ Missionary Society
Stork In Good Condition Reported
Cattle on the ranges are in fine condition after a recent cold snap. Authorities report the freezing period was not long enough to cause serious injury to stock.
Town girl’s curious kiss definition sparks chatter
A local young lady explains that kissing means taking a kiss then sitting alone out of the draught and smacking the lips, a surprising personal view prompting town discussion.
Wanted Reliable man to open small office in area
An advertisement seeks a dependable man in the vicinity to operate a small office and manage goods. The position is permanent with good pay. Applicants should reference this paper in their reply. Contact A. T. Morris, Cincinnati, Ohio.
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O. K
A. T. Morris
Cincinnati
Held Services at Lutheran Church in Sidney
Last Tuesday evening services drew a large congregation at the Lutheran church. Rev Samuel B. Barnitz, western secretary of Lutheran missions, preached on The Happiness of God's, Terael from the text Happy Art Thou, O, Israel. His visit is a familiar one in Sidney, as he stops by once or twice annually. The sermon aimed to cheer and encourage, and the congregation's expressions showed it succeeded.
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Lutheran Church
Samuel B. Barnitz
Lutheran Missions
Sidney
Terael
Israel
Obituary Poetic Yet Sardonic Piece on Jin Brown
The southern editor writes a humorous obituary for Jin Brown, noting his aquatic death as he swam the river yesterday. The piece adultly mocks his poverty and claims his subscription to the home paper was fully paid, suggesting he arrived in the afterlife in decent condition with angels waiting.
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Jin Brown
Rose
Jim
Cheaper stamped envelopes under new government contract
The post office announces a new four year contract lowering stamp envelope prices effective January first. Regular business envelopes drop from 21.80 to 21.20 per 1000 and 50 for twenty five pages. Large official size falls from 22.16 to 21.40 per 1000. Government prints address free of charge on the left corner if orders are 500 or more.
Blaze Destroys Aukerman House as Redington Crowd Responds
During Sunday services on December 4 at Redington a fire broke out in the Aukerman house occupied by C. A. Willard. The building burned completely with only the clothes left for the family. The crowd rushed to exit but no one was hurt. A benevolent collection followed with $25 raised plus clothing and provisions. Willard thanks local residents for their generosity and aid.
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Redington
J. W. Martin
Aukerman House
C. A. Willard
Willard
Advertised Letter List for Sidney Nebraska 1898
Unclaimed letters remaining in the post office at Sidney for the week ending December 17 1898 include R E King Reed Jack Dolly Foster. Persons calling for these letters please say advertised. Chas Callahan P Mes.
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Sidney
Nebraska
King
R. E. Reed
Jack
Foster
Dolly
Chas. Callahan
P. Mes
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Arnica
L. G. Simon
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