29 Dec 1900
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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1900
Page
1
Christmas quiet in Sidney with church services resuming. Local activities include Woodmen elections, county delegate appointments, court adjournment date set, and various visits and travels among residents. A turkey shoot, decorations, smallpox note, and transit mail contract details round out a snapshot of community life.
A brief item reports varied figures including 574 units at 3.071 and 50 or 9 with totals of 20 708 and 73 dollars in a compact audit style note.
Lists of transfers from Cheyenne County and surrounding areas to multiple buyers including Wm D Watkins Mary D Foster James Burns Elisha Buck Frank Isenberger B M Lowe Estella Collins Eliza Porter A W Atkins Lincoln Land Co W N Bradley Fred Gundell and others. Properties include various parcels in sections 8 14 15 16 18 19 22 26 with payments ranging from 99 to 1000 and recorded dates 52 51 50 47 48.
Burlington Overland Excursions offer a comfortable economical tourist sleeping car from Omaha twice weekly to San Francisco and Los Angeles. Stops include Lincoln Hastings Oxford with no changes en route through Denver and Salt Lake City. An excursion manager and porter accompany each car. A 72 page illustrated California book is available upon request.
A reader lauds the Chicago Times-Herald for its spirit of truth and trustworthy editorials. The letter cites its accuracy and timely news as reasons to rely on the paper daily, praising Oberfelders for up-to-date goods.
Salt Lake City announces a rate one fare plus two dollars on certificate plan for round trips with tickets on sale January 13 and 14. Return must be completed by January 381, 1900. For details contact EE. R. Breiscu, Agent, Sidney, Nebraska.
Applications for clergymen half fare permits for 1901 must be filed promptly with the local agent of the B. and MR. R. General Pass.
Oberfelders advertise remaining stock of Melton Irish Frieze and Kersey overcoats priced in Chicago. The notice highlights durable fabrics and classic styling for shoppers seeking quality outerwear.
Nebby Neckwear and driving gloves along with silk mufflers are featured at Oberfelder’s holiday sale. Local shoppers browse the festive display as selections promise gift appeal this season.
A brisk display showcases latest dog collars and a long line of bone clothing at Ober felders. The shop highlights stylish accessories and pet apparel attracting shoppers.
Attendance was light at the Opera House on Wednesday to see L. J. Carters Fast Mail. The company earned praise. patrons wished for greater support.
Lincoln assurances on Platte valley expansion for a Rock Island line spread across eastern Nebraska. Cheyenne to host new Union Pacific iron works and blast furnaces, employing 1,500 workers and boosting Wyoming's capital by over 5,100. Iron bridges replace wooden structures as railroads plan spring construction and broader iron production.
Union Pacific offers one first class limited round trip fares to local points within 200 miles for Christmas and New Year holidays. Sale dates December 23 24 25 and 81 1900 and January 1 1901. Final return limit January 2 1901. Continuous passage in each direction. B R Breisch agent.
Mid Winter Holiday Rates announce one fare for a round trip to any point within 200 miles of Sidney. M. A. Shipman, Agent.
A brief cheeky note touts buying at Overfelders instead of going elsewhere, claiming competitive prices and value for money.
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