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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1901
Page
1
In Feb Mar and Apr 1901 Union Pacific will sell second class settlers excursion tickets from Sidney to California points at 25 dollars. Tickets on sale February 12 19 26 March 5 12 19 26 April 29 16 23 and 30. For details contact E R Breisch agent.
Ad reads Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets claim a one day cure for colds with a no cure no pay offer. It promotes a custom department suit service and Bertillon measurement system for a perfect fit, aimed at well dressed men. OBER FELDERS'
The official board will meet at the church at 7 30 Wednesday evening February 20. Ladies Aid Society meets at Mrs Hudsons home next Wednesday at 2pm. The annual Epworth League election was held at the church with Miss Elma Cunningham President and other officers elected. The article reflects on religion focusing on life for youth rather than death and the near end of life.
A sermon argues Christianity is a living daily verity not mere doctrine. It urges youth focus on present life, growth, and practical virtue, asking how time talent and money can serve the kingdom and how to balance readiness for death with living right now.
For sale or trade notice seeks draught horses and shire stock. Will trade two draught stallions for horses or sell on time, or pay cash for good draught horses. Inquiries at Washburn's livery barn. W. L. Reynolds.
One top buggy one good saddle horse one good cook stove and a few other articles of household furniture. In quire of Mrs M A Smith. Our motto we dont keep anything we sell everything. Oberfelder and Co.
Advertising copy touts well made suits from Oberfelders with claims of superior materials and craftsmanship. It emphasizes value and reliability for discerning customers seeking stylish formal wear.
A note extols The SemiWeekly State Journal as a comprehensive newspaper from Lincoln Nebraska published Tuesdays and Fridays. It offers a free one year trial of The Western Poultry News to readers who subscribe for The Journal and State Journal.
Drug ad extols Dr King’s New Life Pills as cure for indigestion biliousness constipation and related stomach liver and bowel troubles. Claims workers stay at it night and day using pills for easy pleasant safe cure priced 25 cents at druggists.
When you wish the newest styles of clothing and furnishing goods, go to Oberfelders'.
Bridgeport locals report the smallpox outbreak ended and the new bridge completed with North River ranchmen Carl Wagoner Geo Haxby and others trading. Improvements surge as a two story parsonage nears completion and a hotel for 25 to 30 guests rises under Frank Holloway and Mr Fitch.
Dear Telegraph notes a busy week in Lodgepole with talks of Northwestern railroad through the valley and easy grade to Oshkosh. Dr Yarlett runs a drugstore telephone. J G Glenn travels to Sidney for a doctor. smallpox declared ended. local trades include Jim McDaniels selling horses for 200 dollars to a New York buyer. Glenview and surrounding mentions appear.
Pupils are urged to enroll for the First primary to start a new class on March 4. Miss Hariet Kemp visits Misa Mc Coy’s room with her three pupils. Rooms 3 and 4 report strong attendance by Grace Wright and Daisy Phillips, while Clara Austin, Guy Chambers, and Francis Brennan trail, as students read The Merchant of Venice.
Transfers of Cheyenne County lands filed for record in Fairbury Illinois show deeds from Lydia D Enslaw and C D Duell to Harry Dexter for nw 7 12 49 and from L L Enslaw and Chas D Duell to Harry Dexter for nw 7 12 49 at 1600 dollars. Additional transfers include Carrie C Hallam and husband to F E LaMore for aw nw 28 19 49 at 700 dollars. E J Sweet of Sidney to Walter M Fuller for sw 26 13 49 at 200 dollars and Henry J Meyer to J W Reinmuth for ne 26 17 50 at 100 dollars.
Mr Burg a former Sidney resident holds an engineers' corps post in Sidney. Operator Brown of North Platte worked the night shift during Mr Skinner's absence. Madden returns to coal chute duties from Denver. John Oldershaw lays off due to grippe. U P surveyors extend the repair track. Langtree and Schermerhorn visit for building inspections. Skinner trips to Grand Island as Sidney attuck holders rep. New Burlington time card takes effect. Passenger 301 now arrives 6:50 pm aiding connections to Union Pacific 101.
A brief note describes various stylish shapes of cats, styled as fashionable figures for men and boys, presenting a whimsical catalog of shapes and poses.
A vintage advert claims a one day cure for a cold using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets with money back guarantee. It notes E W Groves signature on each chorus and promotes a stock reducing clearing sale by Oberfelder’s with overcosts and heavy underwear at cost.
A lively social scene unfolds with a high five party for Dr. and Mrs. MacGillycuddy hosted by the Oberfelders on Exst Second Street. Guests include Mayor and Mrs. McIntosh and many local families as prizes and music charm the evening. A two act play by Sidney children and a ten girl song quartet accompany a luncheon. The week features a ball by the Sidney Fire Department, a Providence chapter meal, dinners, and a future card party hosted by J. J. McIntosh, plus a Sidney Social Club dance.
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