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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1899
Page
1
The Union Pacific offers a greatly reduced rate of 25.00 to Portland and Puget Sound points, also to Helena and Montana points, Salt Lake City and Utah points. For tickets and full information call E. R. Breisch, Agent.
Twelve head of horses estrayed from Cheyenne County with brands 27 on left thigh, M on left shoulder, and N L on left neck. Marshall Davis of Sidney, Nebraska, reports the stock missing.
For Sale. The southeast quarter of section 28 township 18 north range 52. Terms and information available at Box 27 Sidney Nebraska.
One five room cottage available on Front Street near White House hall. Rented by P. R. Borgquist. Silent on rent terms and contact details in the notice.
A grade white faced bull is advertised for sale at the ranch three miles east of Sidney. Advertiser Pp. R. Borgquist signs the notice.
An upstairs room over the post office is offered as office or sleeping space. For inquiries about germs and details, contact this office.
The Sidney Telegraph proclaims its refreshed appearance with a new spring suit and modern pattern. The paper emphasizes its steady reliability and improved look as a standout in the region.
Greatly reduced fare advertised by Union Pacific to California points. The速 rate promises quicker travel than competing lines. For tickets and further information contact E R Breisch, agent.
The Christiansen children, four siblings from a family on an island east of Max wel l, drowned in a Platte River channel near their home Monday afternoon after becoming trapped in quicksand. A body was found soon after and the others were recovered after a long search.
John A. McShane sues in Douglas county district court to compel Geo J Hunt and the Belmont Irrigating and Water Power Co to assign half of the contract rights to him and asks for a receiver to run the company. The suit cites a disputed agreement and seeks to restrain Hunt from transferring the undivided half interest.
Cheyenne dispatch notes New York investor P Pompon foresees this year’s completion of the Burlington route from Brush Colorado to Alliance Nebraska via Sterling and Sidney with a final McCook Imperial branch to Holyoke. He says surveyors reach Sidney from the Alliance end and Sterling by Tuesday. Lincoln Land Co has bought land along the North Platte river valley between Alliance and Sterling and holds liberal options to September 1, focusing on Belmont crossing.
Private Frank Bordwell writes from Calumpit April 1899 about marching between the Pampanga and Rio Grande rivers, heavy fights with insurgents, and heavy casualties in his regiment. He notes Colonel killed, battles near trenches, and hopes to soon return home to loved ones.
The interior department recognizes the reservoir act boosting filings and contests, filling local offices with blank forms printed in Sidney and leading to a surge of land entries. Ex senator Allen and Edminston among early filers. debate pits Populists against irrigation and land grant proposals.
The Omaha Bee reports Sidney holds strong interest as Burlington surveys from Alliance North to Brush Colorado could place the town on the route. General Manager Holdrege could not confirm a touch, but favored Sidney as a likely crossing site if surveys favor the town.
An old advertisement touts Bucklea's Arnica Salve as the best remedy for cuts bruises sores ulcers saltrheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains and skin eruptions. It promises a money back guarantee for perfect satisfaction and prices at 25 cents per box sold by W. F. Bassett.
Help wanted notice seeking two reliable women for general house work with good wages. Enquire at the office for details and employment terms.
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