Decoration Day Observance in Sidney in 1899
An account of Decoration Day in Sidney on May 30 1899 describing a gale morning and ceremonies by G A R W R C and S of V at three cemeteries. The event featured a salute by Sons of Veterans, music, recitations by Myrtle Lyon and Della Ragan, and an afternoon address by Rev Father Muenich praising American unity and heroic sacrifice. The talk contrasted past sorrows with enduring patriotism and referenced Dewey and Marching Through Georgia.
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Sidney
Dorsiness
S. of V
Old
Woman's Relief Corps
Sons of Veterans
Court House
Munir
Myrtle Lyon
Della Ragan
Father Muenich
Sheridan
Grant
Sherman
Muenich
America
Europe
Sidney Telegraph Unveils New Dress In Major Redesign
The Sidney Telegraph reveals a complete redesign described as typo-critically perfect. A sub-heading labeled Poniard reportedly vanished during the update amid rumors of a pop party gone missing at Bayard Transcript.
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Sidney Telegraph
Cattle For Sale By A D Cattle Company
1200 native cows, heifers and steers mostly white faces offered in lots. Cash or time terms. Call or address A D Cattle Company Thos W Blackmore Foreman Camp Clarke Neb.
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A. D. Cattle Company
Thos. W. Blackmore
Camp Clarke
Neb
One Fare Round Trip to San Francisco for National Baptist Anniversaries
Tickets for sale May 25, 1890 via Union Pacific to San Francisco, Cal. National Baptist Societies anniversaries. For full information call E. R. Breisch, agent.
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Union Pacific
San Francisco
Cal
National Baptist Societies
E. R. Breisch
Sidney High School Class of 99 Graduates at Court House
The Sidney High School class of 99 held its graduation at the Court House with eight graduates, mingled by a musical program. Speeches covered Progressive Americanism, the Maine, Gettysburg, Cromwell, and other themes as Hon. E McLernon gave diplomas and urged pursuit of knowledge and duty.
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Sidney High School
Court House
Sidney
Clayton
Florence M. Fletcher
Birdie K. Otteman
Mary T. O’kane
Mattie E. Washburn
Guy V. Doran
Sidney R. Oberfelder
Robert A. Epps
Richard A. Kane
Miss Whitehead
Minnie Chase
Moore
America
South
Richard A. Kline
Maine
Spain
United States
Havana
Gettysburg
Lee
Mead
Pickett
Oliver Cromwell
Cromwell
Mary T. O'Kane
Class of May 28 Service Acknowledges Memorable Evening
On May 28 Rev Father Mucenich led the class to the parsonage and then to the church at eight o clock, with teachers, for a ceremony filled with music and seats for the class and visiting pastors. The address by Father Mucenich stirred thoughtful minds, as a crowded audience listened with reverent attention. The church boasted towers flags bunting and class colors, making the scene impressive and memorable.
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Father Mucenich
Father Mnenich
Social Circles Honors Mrs Persinger Hostess in Lodgepole
On a Wednesday afternoon Mrs Callahan hosted a Ladies event for Mrs A B Persinger of Lodgepole. Guests played a guessing game with concealed advertisement cards and prizes were awarded to Mrs Libby for first, with Mrs Daugherty and Mrs McIntosh tying for second and Mrs W F Moore earning a consolation prize. Refreshments followed with a long guest list including Harris Bullock McIntosh Persinger Redington Moore Daugherty Jones Gorham Stewitts Simon Libby Essig Doran H T Doran Scharmer Breisch McKee and Misa Davidson.
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A. B. Persinger
Lodgepole
Callahan
Libby
Daugherty
McIntosh
W. F. Moore
Mesdames Harris
Bullock
Persinger
Reddington
Moore
Jones
Gorham
Stewitts
Simon
Essig
Doran
H. T. Doran
Scharmer, Breisch
Miss McKee
Misa Davidson
For Sale White Faceball at Sidney Ranch
For sale a grade white faceball can be seen at the seller's ranch three miles east of Sidney. Contact P. R. Borgquist.
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Sidney
P. R. Borgquist
For Rent Room Over Post Office
For Rent. A room over the post office suitable for an office or sleeping apartment. For terms enquire at this office.
District Court Session Ends with Maxwell Estate Ruling
Judge Grimes ruled that Maxwell's property was in Cheyenne county and taxed for 1892 to 1897, dissolving a temporary injunction and dismissing the case with costs. The White vs Bitting suit awarded $480 to the plaintiff. Administrator's sale of Hendrickson real estate was confirmed, along with three other sales.
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Grimes
Thurasday
Euclid Martin
W. J. Maxwell
Cheyenne
W. D. McHugh
Omaha
J. L. McIntosh
Gapen
W. P. Miles
Cheyenne County
Chas A. Winter
Miller Robinson
Cyrus Sixberry
Arthur Davis
Maxwell
Auid Maxwell
D. W. White
Buckien's Arnica Salve Advertises Guaranteed Cure
An ick advertisement touts Buckien's Arnica Salve as the best remedy for bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores and other skin eruptions. It guarantees satisfaction or money back and sells at 25 cents per box through W. F. Bassett.
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W. F. Bassett
Union Pacific Cuts Rates to California Points
The railroad offers a greatly reduced rate of 32.50 and 32,501 for California points with through tourist sleepers and quicker times than other lines. For tickets and full information contact E. Breisch, Agent.
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Union Pacific
California
R. Breisch
Essig's Unchanged Price Steel Ranges Debuts
Essig's introduces a new line of steel ranges offered at the same old price, highlighting value and continued affordability for shoppers.
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Essig’s
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