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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1900
Page
8
The notice lists train numbers and times such as West No 1 Overland Limited No 101 Fast Mall No 3 Pacific Express and mentions that all freight trains carry passengers to points where they stop. E R BressonAgent.
Markets listing prices for grain and livestock including wheat corn oats rye potatoes eggs butter chickens hogs cows steers hay and more. The report shows per bushel or per hundredweight rates and indicates a working price board for local buyers and sellers.
Dr Seymour eye specialist coming. J W Harper & Son's oils and carpets In Easigs carpet samples. City Restaurant candies and fruit. Sidney Meat Market full fat home. Windmills and fixtures at Harper. Sixteen smallpox cases reported in Kearney area. Mrs Bullock visited the city. Telegraph office offers wedding cards. Produce buying at McMaullans high prices. Dr Harris treats female diseases. North Platte visitors Davis in city. Smallpox quarantine at Brule. Dr Murlless dentist in Sidney. Berg mans shoes from $1.00. Essigs tents and camp gear. Hayden Bros Omaha wholesale prices. Jim Winterstein of State Journal in city. Perfection Gas Lamp from C M Wright. McLernons dress goods and shoes. Wright sells Woodmansee windmills. J J McIntosh American Bank president back from Denver. Land office blanks in stock. J H McShane contractor arrived from Bridgeport. Boarders wanted at Mrs Allie Longs Rose Street. David K Rich from Omsha in town. D J Scanlon Extract of Sarsaparilla recommended. Mrs C F Hayden visiting Oliveta Stock Farm. James Zimmerman Sidney Neb well drilling contact.
A mixed local items column lists sales of linseed oil, paints, and farming tools at J W Garden and Essigs, a Norman stallion for sale, cows for sale, lemonade and milkshakes at City Restaurant, lumber and cement at J W Harper, and Saturday millinery bargains at Mrs Maneely. Also mentions real estate interest of J W Maynard,教学 moves, local visits, and upcoming community events including church dinners, a Catholic skating night, and a public skating rink fundraiser. The article notes a fishing ban law in Nebraska, praises Prof A L Chase, and describes band fundraising plans and a grand jury indictment of A S Cooley for false voucher returns in Plattsmouth, with related arrests last fall.
Father Flood drove to Gering to hold services Tuesday with plans for a new Catholic church in the near future. He will return on the 12th. O D Lyon and H C Peters, a Saunders county banker, toured Bridgeport area seeking ranch sites and expressed pleasure with Cheyenne county. C D Essig opened a Bridgeport store in the old McShane building, with Lorren North in charge, selling hardware and house furnishings.
Two miles from Sidney 320 acres deeded land well improved with abundant range adjacent. Will take horses or cattle in payment. Inquiries to Leroy Martin Bank of Nebraska. Notice that they will not be responsible for debts incurred by their employees or subcontractors unless on written order by J. H. McShane & Co.
From Holmes' Camp five miles north of Sidney Nebraska five animals found. A sorrel mare with bald face white hind feet branded O V on left thigh. A bay mare branded quarter circle W on shoulder. A bay colt with white face. An iron gray colt. Finder to notify HakRyY Holmes Sidney Neb.
Four calves aged four to six months missing or stolen. One roan steer, one spotted steel red and white, two solid red heifers. All dehorned with caustic. Reward offered for return. Contact J. Hedges.
A registered and pedigreed Black English Shire stallion will stand at the Lawrence Bros ranch eighteen miles southwest of Sidney for the season. Insurance cost is eight dollars and the horse is listed in the National Stud Book.
Awn of section 32 in township 16 range 51 was offered at a bargain by W C Flinn. For price inquire at this office.
Notice is hereby given by the undersigned that they will not be responsible for or recognize any claim for indebtedness incurred by any person or persons in their employ or sub-contractors unless the same is upon their written order. A. W. ATKINS & Co.
A single readable item notes a bull offered for sale with an approximate weight of 1400 pounds. The fragment mentions no seller or location.
The southwest quarter of section 28, township 18, range 48, is for sale at a reasonable price. Inquire at this office.
Six half blood and better Hereford bull calves for sale ready for service. Contact A Britton for details and pricing.
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