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Newspaper

Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1899

Page

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Royal Neighbors and Woodmen Install Officers in Cardwell

The Sidney Camp of Modern Woodmen and Emma O Newton Camp Royal Neighbors of America held an open lodge and banquet Wednesday evening at the K of P hall. Officers were installed, 120 attendees joined in a long banquet, varied toasts, and humorous auction led by C D Lyon marked a successful fraternal event.

Sidney Woodmen Emma O' Newton America K. of Phall Maneely Kittie Washburn Oracle Carrie Eckert Laura Bixby Eva Milea Catharine Lyon Jennie Forest Nallie Tweer Iowa Grifith Quter Sentinel A. D. Stowitts Campo Muenich National Air of Mexico Atkins Fivst Catherine Lyon Mother Lodge Chambers Woodcraft O. D Lyon Lyon Kimma L. Newton Camp R. N W. P. Miles

Burlington branch speculation and odd education notes

Alliance residents weigh a rumored Burlington branch to the southwest with speculation of routes and timing, while officials say North Platte grading is not underway and Calvert is surveying the line. Also included is a humorous renewal request from a local teacher candidate critiquing geography and astronomy knowledge in a nostalgia piece.

Burlington Southwest T. &. Calvert Eed Union Pavific North Platte Platte Calvert Denver Gering Bayard

Epworth League Plans Five Lecture Series with Tickets

The Epworth League seeks funds via ticket sales to launch a five event lecture course. Season tickets are $1.25 and attractions include the Wesleyan Male Quartet in January, a lecture by William Hawley Smith, and another by Herbert Sprague. Sprague is thought by some to rival Leland Powers, who commands $100 nightly. Officials hope to secure all three at reasonable prices and deliver first class entertainment.

Epworth League Wm. Hawley Smith

Horehound Syrup Promise of Cure for Coughs

A historic ad touts Horehound Syrup as a safe sure remedy for coughs colds bronchitis and whooping cough. It guarantees satisfaction with money back if no benefit and lists Scanlan's Drug Store as the seller with prices 25 and 50 cents.

Scanlan's

Ewes for Sale Write to Chambers Sterling Colorado

Two thousand four hundred ewes ranging from yearlings to five years old. Ker particulars write to J Chambers at Sterling Colorado.

Ker J. . Chambers Sterling Colorado

Vites Cured by Tabler’s File Ointment for Piles

Nature provides a cure for piles via the active principle of buckeye, extracted and combined in Tabler’s File Ointment. The ointment claims to cure blind, bleeding and protruding piles and to reduce the need for operations. Sold at Seanlan's Drug Store. bottles 50 cents, tubes 75 cents. mail order available.

Nature Tabler Seanlan's

Cabinet and Stamp Photo Offers at RopSTRAM Studio

Cabinet photos ninety one fifty per dozen and photos on cards, stamp photos twenty four for a quarter. Mr. RopSTRAM, photographer, advertises a full line of land office conveyancing and other legal blanks on hand.

Mr. Ropstram

Country correspondence from district No. 80 scene

Weather notes praise spring rains and good days for farming while local items report Bauer drilling a well and building a house. Frericks trade a watch for a pun, and Heinricks buys a new double seated rig for his black team. A literary society forms in district No. 80 and a dance is planned at the stone school house Saturday night January 31 with invitations extended.

Wom Bauer Hig Ved Buka Geo. Frericks Fred George H G. Heinricks

Riverside Sunday morning caller at local dance

A pleasant caller A A Wagey attended a dance at the home of J C Hudson in Lisco on Saturday night January 14 in honor of Mrs Hudsons birthday. Anthony Johnson played the bow with John Johnston of La Peel. Elimer Bowman of Clemen attended from Lisau. A dance was rescheduled to Friday February 3 at Julius Johnsons two miles northeast of Liseco by the North Platte river. All invited. Geo Beerline of King precinct skated to the Linco dance Saturday evening.

A. A. Wagey Riverside J. C. Hudson Lisco Elimer Bowman Clemen Lisau Julius Johnson Liseco North Platte River Geo Beerline King Precinct Linco

Ballard's Snow Liniment Promises Quick Pain Relief

An advertisement touts Ballard's Snow Liniment as a cure for rheumatism neuralgia sprains and bruises claiming dramatic relief after three applications within 24 hours. The testimonial from C W Ford of Lyon Supply Co Fort Worth Texas endorses its efficacy with a 50 cent price tag and sales at Scaniaa's Drug Store.

Buallard Ballard C. W. Ford Lyon Supply Co Fort Worth Texas Scaniaa

County Officials Fix Salaries and Advertise for Supplies

The January 11 1899 meeting of Cheyenne County Commissioners approved annual statements for 1895 and 1898, set salaries for 1899 including County Attorney 900, County Superintendent 2340 monthly cap, and appointed Dr L G Simon as county physician at 200 per year to serve indigent residents. They also instructed advertising for stationary and legal blanks for the coming year and adjourned to January 30 1890 at 9 a.m. The coroner’s jury reported the Sunvi wreck caused by an unintentional error by engineer Reese and identified several victims. A death notice for Seth J Vinton, 70, a former Mexican and Civil War veteran, mentions his passing at Bronson after pneumonia and complications, with services and burial details.

L. G. Simon Cheyenne County Nebraska W. F. Bassett Said del Bonner J. Coleman Martie Armstrong A. T. Sellick Omaha Neb U.P Sundl Siding Union Pacific H Kt. Reese AL W. Atkins AL K. Greenlee A. Grippith Sew. Harper Edmund Donan Smith W .R. Bassierr Bronson Seth J. Vinton Vinton New York State Hartford Fred Price Ira Price

Death of Mrs. John Douglas at 73 in Sidney

Diep Wednesday morning at 2 30 oclock Mrs John Douglas age 73 years The community saddened by news of the death of Mrs Douglas known and loved by all Born in South Ireland Nov 18 1823 With sturdy courage and belief in better opportunities for their children they emigrated to the United States in 1869 They first located in Platte county then moved to Sidney in 1873 The husband died in 1881 and was buried here The family included Mrs A L Burger Mrs John La Munyon Mrs John McIntosh Thomas Arthur and Henry Douglas Joseph Douglas and Mrs W F Bassett Several died There is one son and daughter dead Mrs Douglas was an Episcopal church member and worker Funeral at the Episcopal church this morning Saturday at 10 30.

John Douglas Douglas South Ireland United States Platte County Sidney Ogden W. F. Bassett Episcopal Church

For Sale or Rent Wilson House Furniture and Fixtures

Due to failing health I must quit business and will sell or rent the furniture and fixtures of the Wilson House. For particulars call on or address Mrs. J H L Wilson in Sidney Nebraska.

Wilson J. HL Wilson Sidney

Dr King’s New Discovery for Grip Ad Endorsed

The advertisement claims Dr King’s New Discovery protects against the Grip and cures coughs and fevers. It promises to kill germs and heal inflamed membranes with a price of 50c and $1.00, money back if not cured, and a trial bottle free at W F Bassert’s drug store.

Dr. King

Office opener seeks reliable local agent in Cincinnati

A lone advertisement from A T Morris of Cincinnati Ohio seeks a reliable man to open a small office and handle goods. The post is described as permanent and good pay and applicants are asked to mention the paper in their record.

O. K A. T. Morris Cincinnati

The Beet Paper Published Is None Too Good for You

The note warns readers that the beet paper is poor in quality for consumption and suggests taking a year’s supply of T'ms TELEGRAPE as an alternative.

School Notes Highlight Achievements And Absences

Joseph Armstrong and Glen Wright stood out in the spelling contest last week Irene Avery was out Sick Charlie Forestry absent due to eye trouble Mr Neubauer and Mr Nelson demonstrated tobacco dangers to sixth and seventh graders The ventilation debate dominates schools as windows are being painted inside Shades will be removed The week saw tardiness totals with high school two and four dismissals for Neubauer and Nelson Intermediate four First Primary three Miss McFadden’s class records a 100 in punctuality

Neubauer Nelson

Village Board appoints trustee to fill death vacancy

The Village Board of Trustees met Tuesday at the office of the county clerk Edmund Doraa was appointed a trustee to fill the vacancy caused by the death of George W Heist J J McIntosh was elected chairman and the board transacted the routine business.

oMee Edmund Doraa George W. Heist J. J. McIntosh

Restaurent Reopens on Rose Street with Monthly Board

The notice announces the restaurant will reopen on Rose Street Saturday at noon January 14. It invites old and new patrons, offering monthly board of twelve dollars and noting Musician J. H. Wilson.

Rose Street Mus J. H. Wilson

Paxton Gallagher Representative Praises Local Coffee

Dan Atchison of Paxton Gallagher praised the in town Wood man banquet attendees for the finest coffee he ever tasted. He noted the coffee was gas roasted and that Dan handles it.

Dan Atchison Paxton & Gallaghers Woodman Dan

Telegraph Job Office in County Guarantees Satisfaction

The Telegraph highlights its status as the only complete job office in the county and promises guaranteed satisfaction to job seekers and clients seeking services.

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Hanquet Royal M. J. Sanders Mr. Sanders OQ CD Iesope OF Knowledge Holland Sam Greenwich McKinley Buttermilk Poynter Bullock Wm. Bullock Pat Miles Leroy Martin Gulf of California Hallard'’s Horehound Riverside Reapings Commissioners Procerninge Office Board County Commissioners Sidney, Nebr A. Rowan W.W. R. Woop I Red Lindberg W. C. BuLlock Verde Coronec Joseph Armstrong Glen Wright Irene Avery Charlie Ness Restaurent Jas.mcmullan James McMullan
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