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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1916
Page
8
Small sectional maps of Cheyenne County for sale to The Telegraph. Five contaiach Subscriptions for all magazines and periodicals. will be taken at this office. Apply any. time.
Offer to loan on Cheyenne County lands with no delays and eight percent interest. For particulars inquire of Bentley Land Co.
This notice advertises old newspapers available for sale at the office for use in pantry shelves carpet lining and various other uses. It lists the sale as an item of commerce and invites inquiries at the office location.
Attention auto owners. Three grades of famous French auto oil A B and Cin in 15 gallon drums offered at practically wholesale prices. Now in transfer at D R Campbells.
Two good residence lots in Sidney are for sale and can be inquired about from M. W. Osborn. Also seeking quick price and terms on 160 or 320 acres in Cheyenne County via X Care The Telegraph.
Farmers urged to list stock and machinery by February 15 for advertising in The FUNDINGSLAND & MILLETT ahead of Saturday February 26 auction in Sidney Nebraska. Foreground items include full blooded Plymouth Rock cockerels for sale at one dollar each. Also rentals: room for light housekeeping and a sleeping room. contact Mrs Livingston, Sidney.
P R Borgquist offers a Youngs Shorthorn bull for sale and about two dozen young hens available. Local listing notes cattle and poultry offerings for prospective buyers.
Inquiry to Mrs. Frazey regarding a modern furnished room for rent in a private residence. Details requested on availability and terms.
Inquire of Mrs. Frazey regarding three cottages for sale. For rent sleeping rooms three blocks west of the post office. Also Millet Seed Golden German millet seed for sale by L. P Houge Sidney Neb. For rent six room cottage with bath and lights in southwest part of town inquire by phone. Phone 136.
Whiteface pedigreed bull about four years old offered for sale or trade by A Ladine of Dalton Nebraska.
On March 1 distress warrants will be issued for all delinquent personal tax for 1915 and all prior years. S. Fishman, County Treasurer.
North side Sidney listing for Pwelbeing House near Lt Cunningham address available for sale or rent. Details are limited in the OCR fragment but indicate property offered with unspecified terms and location. Further information required to confirm price and condition.
Man offers twenty acres of fine level land for sale at 24 dollars per acre. Easy terms available. Located two miles north of Colton.
The Jackson Bee Hive Store begins February 1 offering daily papers and leading magazines. They have taken over Thornburg & Selch agencies after the firm's closure in Sidney. Visit the Jackson news stand for current issues.
William Frank of Grand Island Nebraska offers ranch and livestock loans with no delay. He emphasizes quick funding for improved ranches and livestock needs.
The Lutheran Church ladies announce a food and kitchen sale at Mrs. Egsis's store this Saturday afternoon, February 19. In a separate ad, a local land listing offers one quarter section near three shipping points for 4000 dollars, under North Sterling Irrigation District, not bonded, one third below value, no trade.
Farm for lease a well improved half section three and a half miles from Lodgepole Nebraska 185 acres in fine cultivation. For sale best offer for section 13 township 15 range 51 west of 6th principal meridian Cheyenne County. Best offer will set same. John H. Pope 225 South 2nd East Cedar Rapids Iowa.
On Saturday February 19 in the Odd Fellow Building now occupied by American Bank at 1 PM, a complete stock of groceries will be auctioned to the highest bidder. Items show water and smoke damage, offering big bargains to bidders.
Andrew Nelson busy on Sidney Tuesday. County Commissioner Tro strup visited Sidney Sunday. J L McIntosh went east on No 4 Monday and returned Tuesday. Frank Ackerman and family moved to the city early in the week. Frank Porter of North Platte visited Sidney Monday. James B McLernon of Steseling spent Sunday with friends in Sidney. Dr W T Eikner called to Denver Tuesday by illness of his daughter. Mr and Mrs P J Dalton of Clara post office traded in town Saturday. Young son of George T Fischer south of town recovered from illness. Will Pettit moved his family to the ranch Monday. Mrs King returned Tuesday from visit to King ranch near Bridgeport. State vs Lane proceedings drew many from Dalton and north divide Monday. F A May of telephone company was here Thursday. Commissioner F X Rihn and wife autoed in Tuesday staying overnight. Mrs Joseph Wesner of North Platte visiting aunt and cousins. Mrs Clyde Brown and baby left Tuesday for Lincoln. Mr and Mrs Patrick McGinnis of Kimball visited weekend with daughter and son-in-law Carl Trognitz. Attorneys Ritchie and Perry of Bridgeport in town Monday defending Lane case. High Hammond of Sidney Draw threshing this week. One year’s crop must hustle to make way for next. Mr and Mrs E E Billeter of Newton Kansas visiting daughter and granddaughter. Mr and Mrs Alex Thompson and family returned from southern Missouri visit with Thompson’s ill relatives. Mr and Mrs Frank Doty from Buckingham Colorado visited in town. Jack Bowman of Grand Island, Nebraska Bell foreman, looked after matters here Thursday.
Miss Ethel Klein returned Saturday from a ten day visit in Cheyenne. David Jones has not been on duty in the Hornaday store for several days owing to illness. Mrs. Leo Bartholomew has resigned her position in the Sidney Mercantile Store and is taking a vacation. The Altar Society enjoyed a meeting Thursday afternoon with Mrs. O Kane. A large attendance enjoyed the hot lunch. Leon Fine of the Fashion Shop has returned from the eastern wholesale markets.
A black ribbon bow with scarf pin is reported lost and should be returned to Miss Jessie Harvey for a reward. A ring was found at the Sanitary Barber Shop, and the owner is asked to call there to claim or describe it.
Members are notified that the financier will be at the American Bank from 3 to 4 o clock on the 17th and 28th days of each month to receive assessments and dues. Mrs. Inez Marshall, Financier.
Dr Carter Metropolit an Hotel in Sidney Nebraska listed contact number 124.
OCR reads list of grain and poultry items with varied prices including wheat oats rye corn eggs batter cream potatoes old hens and young chickens. Some figures appear garbled but indicate a market price snapshot for staple goods.
George Ruhter of Gurley was in the county capital on Tuesday. W McKean of the McKean firm went to Omaha Thursday morning for the optician convention there. The O ES held a profitable meeting Wednesday evening with large attendance. Visitors were present and initiation was conducted. The thriving order is rallying after cold weather and renewed interest is evident around.
Congress union members flood lawmakers with rhymed valentines as a new tactic for the Susan B Anthony constitutional amendment campaign. Valentines are crafted to be highly personal, with abstracts available from F. A. King.
A local report clarifies no fire occurred in Sydney last week and that the smoke observed originated from the aged Vonny cigar shop. The note questions readers on recognizing genuine cigar quality versus smoke confusion.
Pleasant weather shifts moving day from March to mid February. Furniture scatters through town as residents hurry to move in and others move out. By day’s end, most will be happy with the change.
L A Brown and family with Melvin Simpson drove to Pleasant Valley to join Sunday school and dine with the P R Simpson family, sharing a quiet community outing.
Grant Brady brought down pass engers in his car from Potter and all transacted business in Sidney. The party consisted of Messrs Brady, Woten, Verba and Bohve.
Mr and Mrs George Richardson of Orlando spent part of Tuesday in town as they arrived on No 17 from a visit in Omaha They went north the following morning W B Correll and Frank Miller of Proctor Colorado motor into Sidney on Wednesday They report plowing has begun in adjoining Colorado sections as well as in Nebraska
L F Cunningham of Clara post office traded in the city Tuesday and dined with his children Warren and Mattie, who are making a splendid high school record. Roscoe Zimmer plans a basement extension under the entire house with a furnace to be installed before winter while weather is warm.
Mr and Mrs D F Bennett of Omaha announce that a surgical operation performed on Monday February 14 has gone well and that Mrs Bennett is recovering nicely. Relatives here have been informed of the good news.
A fire last Sunday forenoon badly damaged the stock of Thornburg Leich in Gurley after they had just moved it in. The building sustained only minor damage.
R W Wright moved his wife and belongings to Gering this week where he has opened a plumbing establishment. Gering gains from an excellent family and friends in Sidney wish them prosperity.
A brief note questions whether the reader ever bought the Von Ny 5 cent cigar and whether they refused one offered. It describes the Vonny 5 cent cigar as a mild and pleasant smoke.
Mrs. S. C. Morrison, treated for an eye abscess, has recovered enough to go home with her husband on Wednesday morning. They reside in Winnipeg, Canada, and Bir Morrison has been in the city for special work on the American bank.
Mrs S A Wallick and Miss Mabel Wallick left Wednesday for Omaha. Miss Mabel will stay three days for lectures on millinery, then proceed to Chicago to study spring styles and buy a stock, remaining three weeks in all.
The burning ruin on the alley and Rose street owned by L. Neu bauer was sold to William Simms of the north divide. Adjacent property owned by J. J. McIntosh, also partly burned, was bought by Martin Boreson who will relocate the structure to his lot west of the McAleese row and remodel it into a residence.
An advertisement from SIDNEY LUMBER CO inviting readers to seek a home using their services.
Gates Traveling Orchestra provides music for a Friday dance at Tobin Opera House starting at 9 PM. Attendees are encouraged to come out for an evening of dance and good music.
January financial ledger notes bills receivable and cash sales. Cash on hand at month start and end show operating expenses and discounts. Net totals indicate amounts drawn on balance and balance carried over into February with cash paid out.
Fundingland and Millett Auctioneers announce series of sales across Nebraska and Colorado. Calkins farm sale in Sidney February 23, Mrs. Lewis farm sale in Peetz February 26, Perkins Stock Sale Barn Sidney February 28, Sandy horse and cattle Bushnell February 28, Smith and Allen farm Bushnell March 1, Millett annual stock sale Bushnell March 1, Owens Construction mule sale Loveland March 7, Hammond farm March 8. Additional sales pending dates.
Kimball supporters promise full turnout for the upcoming basketball game. The U P company reports a special car chartered and a crowd of over one hundred Kimballites plan to travel with the team. The effort aims to secure Sidney's championship and strong local backing.
We deeply thank the many friends who aided us with sympathy flowers and help during our time of sorrow after the death of our little son. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Payzant.
A fragmentary Sidney Variety Store ad encourages readers to list items for a big sale on February 26. The piece mocks rising prices and quotes a distressed store owner citing Hebrews eight and thirteen and laments the cost of goods while urging readers to consult the local store’s advertisement.
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