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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1899
Page
8
Railway timetable details list multiple freight and express trains with numbers and times including fast mail, freight, and way freight services. The agent is cited as FE R Beeisce.
The Telegraph informs subscribers with overdue accounts that statements will be mailed or presented on January 1. Prompt attention is requested. some accounts have lingered too long and, if unsolved, will be turned over to an attorney for collection.
W. P. Gavin of Denver sought a description of the unidentified wreck victim. The body was interred in the city cemetery Saturday. Hunt and his wife visited Omaha after injuries, and Alex Stewart was promoted to division foreman at Laramie, with HQ at that city, reflecting a substantial pay rise and greater responsibility. Local notes cover hotel management changes, railroad roundhouse leadership, donations for a Lodgepole church bell that sparked controversy, and a memorial service by the A. O. U. W. for John Upchurch and two other members.
The Woman's Relief Corps and Sons of Veterans installed their newly elected officers Saturday night at Odd Fellows hall. A large number of visitors attended. Paul Borgquist served as installing officer for the Sons of Veterans and Mrs Blanch Dawson assisted with the ladies installation. The ladies were notably ahead of the gentlemen in the ceremonies. Afterward a lunch was served and attendees reported a general good time.
A county paper receives a humorous note from a reader requesting copies of the issue for a joking obituary and marriage clipping, plus a plug for a public sale of stear caffs. The page also lists local ads: Mills E McLernon bargains in remnants, H T Doran ties, Bereman’s half price under wear, and an Arkansas editor quips about bread and gloves.
A fragmentary collage mixes a humorous poem about a wife’s practical skills with local ads and odd notices. Mentions of Dr Harris, McLernon’s shoe shop, a furniture dealer Essig, and a Maryland dentist appear amid toast to biscuits and domestic life. The piece ends with a garbled line about a Utah congressman and a comic ad note.
Expressions of gratitude to residents of Sidney and vicinity for help and comfort at the death of A R R Bonner and to neighbors who aided during the illness of Seth J Vinton The family extends thanks for sympathy and assistance from friends and associates in North Platte Nebraska and surrounding area
Unclaimed letters remaining in the Sidney Nebraska post office for the week ending January 20 189. Acos Clyde Hooley Desnola Workman Vm Vanderwielen Mrs Mary. Persons calling for these letters please say advertised. Cuas CalLantan P M.
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