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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1890
Page
1
Grain, flour and feed pricing promises indicate handling grain at cost until the next crop is assured. The ad pledges to meet all flour cuts and go one better each time. It lists Pure Patent from Minneapolis priced at $1.20 and Standard Bakers 95e, Grey Fagle, Gold Dust at $1.10.
Grocers announce a planned sale this year contingent on favorable prices and quality. They report a large stock of dried fruit with fine quality and low prices to attract customers.
Dry Goods Qur lines are now in at seven cents and will arrive in a few days. The stock features the newest and choicest spring goods selected from Chicago and New York. They will be sold at prices that insure quick sales. Look through this stock before buying.
An advertisement by agents for Selz Schwab Co Boots and Shoes promises satisfaction with lower prices than customers can find elsewhere.
A brief note indicates stock will be ready for inspection in a very short time. Details on location or company are not provided in the fragment. Researchers should seek the full article for precise entities and timing.
A Sidney committee led by J McIntosh Mancourt and Ickes visited Gen Brooke in Omaha to press Sidney as summer encampment site for the department of the Platte regiments. Brooke listened, noted Sidney as a strong camping ground, but warned no decision yet while Salt Lake City Crawford and Valentina also seek the encampment. The group left encouraged by his interest and possible use of a convoy car for Sidney. An Indian scare discussion followed with Gen Morrow downplaying the risk and asserting peace with no outbreak expected, while rumors linger about Robinson and Niobrara posts influencing location decisions.
The Cheyenne county commissioners met at the courthouse approving minutes and paying numerous bills across contingent bridge and general funds. A death notice honors Mrs. McLernon born 1858 in Ireland, widow to McLernon with four children, and funeral details recounting pallbearers and family. Also notes on public notices, sugar beet discussion, and local ads.
Mrs Edward McLernon died Tuesday morning after a premature birth at the family residence and business place. The infant survived though the mother endured a brief period of suffering. Requiem Mass was held at the Catholic church with Father Waldron officiating, and burial followed in the Catholic cemetery. Relatives and friends filled the sanctuary as sorrow deepened for the grieving family.
The Loyal Daughters of the King begin active work to obtain land for a local cemetery near Sidney. A committee is to petition Congress for a small tract on Fort Sidney’s military reservation, with volunteers from the King’s Daughters and town residents drafting signatures and seeking Nebraska support.
A theatre party including Messrs John Adams Fred Man J A Borie and Mr and Mrs Chas Callahan attended Cheyenne Saturday night. Mr and Mrs Callahan and Mr Adams remained until Tuesday to view the Fantasma. Dancing pumps and dress suits. OBxBYELDER & VO.
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