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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1889
Page
1
A late 19th or early 20th century ad set promotes a wide range of dry goods including shoes hats crockery and hardware at discounts. It notes new Carlisle shoes and a large needle assortment plus textiles and cloaks with guaranteed fit and seasonal items.
A grand social at Fort Sidney marks Captain Ebstein and wife Mia Ebstein’s 20th wedding anniversary. The post theatre reception features Mendelssohn’s Wedding March, a twelve-dance program, lavish costumes, and numerous gifts from garrison and town friends. An enlisted-men sword and belt tribute from Co C, 21st Infantry honors the couple.
A Sidney depot likely to be built by Union Pacific this season with a one story stone building 125 by 60 feet on Railroad avenue between Ruse and Myrilestreate. A spur to a nearby stone quarry would enable gravel operations boosting local industry and railroad business. Local leaders urged coordinated effort to seize the opportunity.
At the E V Sumner Post No 12 meeting General Henry A Morrow was chosen delegate and John Vanderhoof an alternate to the department encampment in Kearney on the 21st and 22nd. Commander Dawgon and past commanders may also attend. Three new members were mustered in as interest in GAR affairs surges with plans for Memorial Day observance reflecting credit on the soldiers and community.
Mr. C K Hesse of Anglo American Mortgage and Trust Co Omaha and Mr Ohio Knox Sidney representative toured Cheyenne county noting strong soil, ample water, and settled farmers. They say population permanence and prudent investment justify optimism for the region’s development and future growth.
Mr Henry M Morrow son of General Morrow will depart Monday for Omaha to begin active legal practice. He will work temporarily with Hon John S Webster, a prominent Nebraska lawyer. Morrow made many friends in Sidney who wish him success and commend his integrity and industry.
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