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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1876
Page
3
A collage of notes mentions Leap Year curiosities, Centennial year, fresh eggs at 20 cents a dozen, and various quirky quips. It cites wagon shifts of snow shovelers, U.S. population estimates, and local ads for G W Dudley as subscription agent.
A list names grand and petit jurors drawn to convene this Thursday February 17 1876 for the district court term. Included are A Meltz J G Sherwood A J Aunts Jos Douglass J B Rumery 8 3 Smith 1 2 Evans Gee W Barnhart John J McIntogh Geo Zinmermann T Walker Jus Lynch JW Kern Wmn Gaw J A Allenspach C Ferris M McSweeney John Griffan Alonzo TIsight A 8 Bartolett N C Stone John McDonald John Anderson Luke Lamb Shas Morton John Rilley John Burgess Adam Genderson R W Snyder C A Moore D U W Thorne Jas Williams D U B Lynch John Brannigan L S Macomber R L Osborn J J Kimney 11 Merchant.
The Shakspearian Club announces the eighth social hop to be held at the Gilt Edge Hotel next Thursday evening February 10 1876. All are cordially invited to attend.
A grand masquerade ball will be held at the Germania Hotel on Tuesday evening February 22 1876 Tickets are two dollars each Procure tickets at the hotel on or before February 20 Masks and costumes may be obtained by J McDonald No one will be admitted before midnight unless masked Committee of Arrangements WW Wiiuiasa T Kawx ll Syupen L Jenxine G BR
The job printing department advertises up to date type and styles, promising short notice service at reasonable prices. It emphasizes reliable completion by promised times and aims for complete satisfaction for patrons.
A reflections on community reporting urges residents to share news of robberies, marriages, travels, or injuries with the local paper. It argues a newspaper card can reach distant readers, acting as an effective seller for merchants and a voice for the neighborhood.
An old mileage note lists segments from Bisek Mills to Spring Creek and Cheyenne River via multiple places including Ouatar City, Rapid Creek, Box Hiker, Cheyenne, Ft. Laramie, Running Water, Old Cowans Forks, Custar City and Ruby Springs with a total distance recorded as total distance. includes distances like 8 miles 10 miles 120 miles 4 miles 3 miles 2 miles 25 miles 40 miles.
Newspaper advertising is recognized by business men as the most effective method to gain wide recognition for goods. It compels inquiry, builds a permanent reputation, and acts as a vigilant salesman addressing thousands daily in advertisers' interest, boosting trade even in dull times.
A fragmented letter war over routes from North Platte and Sidney to the Black Hills. The author rebuts errors about surveyors I W La Munyon, distances from North Platte route, and comparisons to Cheyenne, urging unity between Sidney and North Platte against rival routes.
Bam Smith rode home at dusk when his path hit a clothes line owned by Charles Brown. Brown confronted him at his dugout and, after an exchange, returned with a second-hand government arsenal and opened fire. Smith, armed with a Winchester, fired back. Smith was arrested on Brown’s complaint and held on $500 bond for Friday’s court appearance before Judge Carrigan.
The county board meets at 10 o clock and adjourns to 2 o clock. Present Jomuitasi rath, Van Tassel Bond, and John J Kelley. Various bills and salaries approved for bonds, commuting, mileage, and sheriff fees. Grand and Petit Juror lists prepared for February 17, 1876. Adjournment noted.
Nebraska towns discuss spring travel to the Black Hills with fairs, stage lines, and outfitting points from Fairmount to Sidney. Kearney, Grand Island, North Platte, and Sidney promote routes, rail connections, and ticketing efforts while planners consider new lines to Custer City and Harney’s Peak views. Fresh roll butter for 25 cents per pound advertised by D. Carrigan.
In a busy town a woman named Slo is praised for her quiet faith and disinterested kindness. Her wealth and status aid her, but her true power lies in personal charm and mind, creating a home that radiates gentle affections and serves as a center for Christian charity and acts of kindness.
General N A M Dudly visited the best town in Nebraska last Tuesday prompting local officials to welcome him with ceremonial events and remarks highlighting regional ties and community projects.
C A Moore's offers grain and flour at Omaha prices with additions. The store proclaims a large stock of general merchandise, top brands of ales wines and spirits at the Billiard Room. Also Tinware hardware cheap, carload of potatoes, fresh butter and eggs. Sidney hosts a first class photograph gallery by Mr Hamilton, southeast of Germania Hotel.
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