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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1893
Page
2
The Sidney Telegraph presents the U P Ry leaving times for passenger trains going east and west. Eastbound trains include No 8 AUL Exp at 7 46 pm No 7 Pac Exp at 6 20 am No 2 Im Exp at 6 am No 1 Im at 2 00 J OC Barnhart Agent.
We have been sending out statements of subscription accounts and will continue until no one owing is neglected. Many responded with remittance and some offered cheer and encouragement for the country’s progress. We face heavy expense for advertising and an immigration agent on the road, so delinquent subscribers are urged to pay promptly to help publicize the country’s advantages.
Local notices list Sidney residents visiting nearby towns including J Thuelecke and Pottar. editor Thompson of Pottar and James Mitchell of Bronson travel through Sidney. Retail ads promote Chowins hats and bargains, Thoelecke clocks, and Beale furniture. Community updates note ice contracts, homestead proofs, and travellers to Denver, St Louis, and Cheyenne.
A Lincoln bank failure adds to records of public funds lost by deposits in banks. Only a fraction of the intended billion is involved this time, but a figure wants it deposited, and the move proceeds. Charles Anderson becomes western agent for the Glackson estate, which owns extensive Sidney real estate now on the market at low prices. A Round Oak Heating store is promoted as a superior home stove. Essig acts as sole agent. Charles Hoffmeyer, a county pioneer, contributed his subscription on Tuesday and urges others to settle in Cheyenne county. Mrs. J A Carley suffers a serious barnyard accident when a cow charges a dog seeking protection.
A collage of classified style lines lists Overcoats from OvERFELDER & Co with large stock at low prices, plus horse and mare notices by R, P Bor GQuist three miles east of Sidney. Mentions Orange Blossom remedy sold by druggists Forsais Glen and a Disney section three miles past Lodge Pole village. Also notes hay land on the creek suitable for irrigation and invites inquiries at the office.
M Cohn plans to travel east around March 1 to acquire spring stock. All current goods on hand will be sold at low prices to clear space for new stock. Horses and mules including a large herd of tuster horses stallions and mares are offered at unprecedented county prices. An imported stallion and various breeding horses are available at low rates from C C Nelson Greenwood Ranch.
Wanted: agents to sell nursery stock varieties from May Brothers Nurserymen Rochester New York. Commission or salary offered. Secure territory. 75 cents for a pair of Boss of the Road overalls sold only at the Star.
North Platte firm Richards Brothers and Co leases corner store at Roge and Front streets and will open a full line of dry goods boots and shoes on March 1. Sidney merchants welcome the addition to local mercantile interests. The Farmer's Institute returns to Sidney next Tuesday and Wednesday with formal, instructive discussions. read the program and plan to attend.
Sealed proposals for medicine and medical supplies for Cheyenne county for the ensuing year will be received at the county clerk's office until noon January 26. Bids must include a bond for contract performance, with the board reserving the right to reject any or all bids. Viewing of the Redington Gap road is urged for grading and earth removal work. James McMullan, deputy clerk, to oversee bids and contracts.
Lincoln president Ham Burnham and Sidney cashier J J McIntosh are noted together in a brief historical ledger style record, referencing leaders and local banking figures. The snippet highlights names associated with early civic and financial roles.
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