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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1896
Page
1
After five ballots Bryan clinches the Democratic nomination for president as Ohio shifts to his side. Spectators erupt with cheers and a mass demonstration follows the news, while McLean of the Cincinnati Enquirer is expected to back Bryan’s ticket and Sidney Adair’s followers celebrate.
The county teachers institute began Monday with instructors B. G. Moulton of York and W. B. Killen of Greenwood. Enrollment ranges from thirty five to forty, under half of last year, but interest remains strong. Lectures next week include It Does Move by Moulton and Words by Killen. both at 8 o'clock, free and open to the public.
An 1896 village financial report from Sidney Nebraska lists liabilities and resources with figures for warrants, interest, cash on hand, and delinquent taxes. It notes uncollectable personal taxes around 400 dollars and provides names of village officers who submitted the report.
A notice describes the introduction of modern buffet smoking and library cars on the Chicago Union Pacific Northwestern Line linking Salt Lake City and Chicago. The cars feature the latest design and ample writing materials, with passengers urged to read tickets via The Overland Route. Local testimonials tout Chamberlain's remedies for bowel troubles.
A short testimonial from W. F. Bassett endorses One Minute Cough Cure as a preventive against pneumonia consumption and other serious lung troubles following neglected colds.
Eli Hill of Lumber City Pennsylvania reports twenty five years of piles that cured permanently after using De Witt’s Witch Hazel Salve. He says eczema sores and skin diseases also improve quickly with it and notes thousands of similar cases. W F Bassett endorses.
The Cheyenne county celebration at I. N. Ware's, 22 miles northeast of Sidney, drew large crowds with picnics, games, and dancing. A sheriff handed out candy to children and locals shared a substantial repast prepared by committee members Graber, Schuler, Ware. Musicians Lowe Pierce Smith and Bratz Marquis Thompson provided grand music as fireworks and a long dance session capped a festive day.
Special Correspondent recalls a banner farming year in Cheyenne county with abundant rain boosting wheat rye oats barley corn and vegetables. He notes plans to expand cattle herds and praises Mt Olive church holiday festivities organized by J W Harper with cake ice cream and lemonade for Sid ney citizens, while reflecting on aging neighbors moving on.
The Wyerts community held a Fourth of July celebration with strong turnout and fine weather. Events included close horse racing won by Cecil North, a 100-yard dash won by J. G. Eads, a fat woman’s race won by Mrs. Bauer, and a free-for-all won by Mrs. Christ Wyerts. Afterward, dancing and a fireworks display capped the evening’s festivities.
Belmont residents John Dick and Crigler with Coulter and Herman headed to Eaton Colorado. Willie Barnwell started a steady job at Bastling ranch on Middle Creek. I N Hughes arrived from Wyoming with goods last Thursday. O W Fowler plans to stay until after the Fourth then go to Arkansas. Charley Endsley moved a frame building from Sidney to his ranch. Small town notes praise rain relief, horseshoe games, and growing corn as McKinley and Hobart loom. Frank Putman welcomed a fine girl, Frank Lyons and Fred Putney returned from Wyoming to earn more, Tom Wilcox to join them.
Try Electric Bitters for relief from a range of female complaints and common ailments. The ad claims it strengthens and tones the body, helps appetite, headaches, nervous issues, and sleeplessness. Available at W. F. Bassett's Drug Store for fifty cents or one dollar.
Sidney Nebraska July 8 1896 county board revisited audited claims from 1896 levy and voted to keep them on file despite reconsideration. resolutions state those claims remain valid and on file with the 1894 action unaffected. list of claims audited and allowed against general fund included with amounts and names. minutes show adjournments and staff signatures.
Sidney Nebraska July 7 1896 minutes show read and approved. Board audited 1896 levy claims and instructed clerk to issue warrants including road fund 1895 items and general fund expenses such as Oberfelder & Co J P Lancaster McMullan Chewman McDaniel Washburn Sidney Telegraph and R H Willis with amounts listed.
Advertisement promoting Backlen's Arnica Salve as best for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions. It guarantees satisfaction or money refunded and lists a price of 25 cents per box sold by W F Bassett.
One No 3 Drop Head White Sewing Machine new priced at 65 dollars offered for 30 dollars cash f.o.b. Cleveland Ohio Another Ladies Oxford Gladiator Bicycle priced 100 dollars offered for 55 dollars cash f.o.b. Chicago For further particulars apply at this office.
The Western Nebraska Stock Growers Association offers 500 dollars for testimony leading to conviction of anyone stealing member cattle. A. S. Reed, President, J. R. VanBoskirk, Secretary, Alliance Nebraska. Tickets for a round trip from Nebraska to Grand Island via Union Pacific on July 14 and 15 available from E R Bresen, Agent.
Advertises the Chicago Union Pacific Northwestern Line claiming fast service with no Missouri River delays. Promotes contacting E R Breisch as agent for details and information on tickets and routes.
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