09 Jul 1904
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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1904
Page
1
A merchant urges customers to use the daily catalogue prices for cash and credit purchases. The ad claims vast stock of furniture stoves ranges tools and implements from standard brands and promises build up the country through trade. It emphasizes low cuts on trade and credit terms.
A large turnout across Bronson, Lodgepole, and Bridgeport celebrated July Fourth with parades, entertainment, and sports. R Cronberg delivered an address at Bronson, followed by dancing, fireworks, and a basket dinner. Accidents were minor, including a runaway team and a ball game collision. North Platte and Alliance squads played in Bridgeport, with North Platte winning 6 to 4.
Carl Burke was killed instantly at the Union Pacific ash pit last Saturday when an engine wheel crushed him after he had cleaned ashes. The accident occurred as he attempted to close the grate before the engine moved, and a coroner’s jury ruled accidental death with no blame placed. He was a Sweden-born Sidney resident, 1868–1968, married to Ella Hughes with a young daughter, and a member of Odd Fellows and Workmen lodges.
Atolf Englert of Lodgepole reported $170 missing on the 4th. James Connors, a hobo, seen with a large roll of bills, was arrested in Sidney after the loss was reported. Nearly all the money was found on his person. Connors appeared before County Judge Tucker, was bound over to the district court, and, unable to post bond, was turned over to Sheriff Lee for safekeeping.
Sidney pools and merchants saw dollars exchanged for goods from Weyerts. First National Bank stockholders met and found affairs unsatisfactory. Judge Grimes to hear Schlesinger saloon license case. Veterans filed on Kinkaid lands in Kimball and Banner counties. Reed and son filed homestead claims. Corrected date for Sidney Loan & Building Association meeting July 11. Kinkaid filings top 303 by Tuesday morning. North Platte Tribune reports carp cooking recipe with nails and board. Sidney patriotic display on Independence Day noted with Rudolph Kruse fireworks. Legal blanks available at the office.
Cheyenne county teachers embark on summer study across the nation. Grace Hart Jennie Oldershaw and others report from Alliance on their progress. Mattie Washburn and Fremont peers share good notes from Denver, Neubauer writes from Chicago, Edith Chapin seeks Holyoke improvement, and Whitehead mails a brief Sidney greeting.
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