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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1906
Page
8
Going south and going north timetable entries list passenger trains No. 303 No. 30 and freight trains No. 308 No. 3 with daily or daily except sun or Monday restrictions and corresponding times 5 42 pm 11 50 am 2 15 am 6 00 am.
Union Pacific timetable lists eastbound trains from Sidney including Overland Limited No 2 at 9 23 am No 4 Atlantic Express No 6 Mail and Express No 8 Los Angeles Limited No 10 Fast Mail at 3 10 am to 6 00 pm and 11 57 am Overland Limited No 1 7 45 pm Colorado Express No 3 California and Oregon Express 6 00 pm No 7 Los Angeles Limited 9 55 pm No 9 Fast Mail 7 05 pm and Local Way Freight 7 10 am. Alva B Davy agent signs notice.
Local items advertise stock foods from Scanlon's and Pratt's, Rheumstism cures, dentistry value, lodging by Mrs Hudgon, and paint by Heath Milligan. Land listings via J M Guernsey & Sons, farm sales through R P Scott, flour brands White Lily and White Chief, Telegraph office invites periodical orders and wedding invitations, plus selling agents for Zion City Laces.
Miss Gertie Hinnan returns to Bridgeport to establish a new home amid a gathering of friends. The Ladies of the Degree of Honor plan a March 28 meeting with Mrs. Bessie Brennan for important work. The widow of Rev. Randolph received a $2000 policy payout from the A O U W Lodge. Edward Henry, from Wyoming insane asylum, visited with two prisoners en route to the asylum. Leo Osborn, a painter from Cheyenne, returns to Sidney with high regard for his craft. Spetak Blaha and Novak form the Cheyenne County Creamery Company to produce butter and cheese from three land sections northwest of Sidney.
Chas B Irwin plans to farm 2500 acres east of Cheyenne using soil culture methods for high yields. Frank Pierson opens a harness shop near the American Bank, offering new stock and repair work. Sidney Orchestra hosts a St Patrick’s dance drawing modest crowds with proceeds favoring attendees. Arthur Oliver of Bridgeport sells his farm to move soon to Reedley California with many Cheyenne county friends sending best wishes.
The hearing of Pat King J R Kieth and John Keith arising from the Bayard marshal mixup mentioned last week came before Judge Tucker on Wednesday. The state had twelve witnesses and the defense seven. The defendants were discharged by Judge Tucker. An unrelated case involved M Lealy seeking county assistance as he goes blind. Sheriffs McDaniel is arranging support. Also noted: W E Cronthamel, a former Mont Marlow homesteader, in Sidney visiting Cheyenne county friends on his way home from California. his ill wife plans to return from California in May.
A special subscription deal is offered: one year for $1.50 when paid in advance. The promotion runs only until April 30th.
Lena Cradit returns to fifth grade while Ruth Kelley moves to grade six after a week of sickness. Anna Kelly and Ella Erickson miss classes due to illness. Fred Stuht returns to fourth grade after two weeks out with a broken wrist. Lillian Roth Olaf Pierson Anna Roth and others are listed absent or ill across grades. Gracea Rhodes and Alice Taylor are top two in spelling in grade two. Emie Anderson and Harry Range miss grammar department for two days with sickness.
Miss Frances C Hews of Denver an acclaimed elocutionist and impersonator will entertain Monday evening March 26 at the Tobin opera house. Despite blindness she has won praise from press and pulpit and previously performed in this city at the Lutheran church. Her program includes Nicholas Nickleby, The Gypsy Flower Girl, The Face on the Barroom Floor, dialect numbers, juvenile acts, Carlton gems and more. Aspen Democrat lauds her easy style and crowd pleasing selections.
F E Stearns to G E Mason lot 3 Stearns add South Bayard valued at 150 dollars. J F Marquis to J W Wehn son and new section 15 and sew section 10 18 48 valued at 2200 dollars. J W Lee to H Farmer lot i bk 4 Bridgeport valued at 200 dollars. B A Jones to RS Oberfelder ni 19 15 50 valued at 1280 dollars.
Unclaimed letters remaining at the Sidney Nebraska post office as of March 23. Names include W. H. Eeord James Vaughan Dorr Parkington Mrs. E A Upton and E McLernon. Postmaster note asks callers to say advertised.
J. M. Guernsey & Sons announces the opening of a real estate office in the Oberfelder Building and invites inquiries. The brief note urges readers to call around for information on listings and services.
For Sale or Trade. Three miles north of Potter Nebraska at a ranch two white face Hereford bulls, coming five years old. Will sell or trade them. O. E. Anderson Potter Neb.
Frank L. Loring of Dallas Center Iowa advertises a forced sale of a farm located in section 9 township 15 range 48 Cheyenne County. Prospective buyers are urged to submit best offers in the first letter if possible.
Persons desiring their houses wired for electric light can have it done on the installment plan. Call and get terms and have your home wired. SIDNEY ELECTRIC SERVICE Co.
Real estate notice listing 160 acres of unimproved land in Kimball County Nebraska five miles from Potter Address WHITING 73 Florence Ave Chicago.
James O'CONNOR of Torrington Wyoming seeks 200 Teamsters and laborers for winter work on a Government irrigation canal. includes good winter quarters and wages at 2.25 dollars per day.
For Rent. Fine office room in the Callahan stone block. Inquire of CHAS. CALLAHAN.
Two book-cases, good as new, located in the quire at THE TELEGRAPH office.
Baron Bramwell, on the South Wales circuit, was allowed to address a Welsh jury in Welsh. The verdict came swiftly: the prisoner was acquitted. The jurors were reminded that all parties were English except the defendants and the counsel, who were Welsh.
Cambridge lists two Japanese students M Seda and N Wisugi on the residence roster. J Hunter recalls being asked to fill a vacant village pulpit once led by a Fox. In Leeds Mia s Orange marries Mr Peel, sparking fear of hyphenated offspring. Diary of John Epps cites Ann Devil who later marries Mr Angel.
During the borestichtirg in Shinka pass General Dreconmiroff’s division fell back under Turkish shelling. He remained ahead of his troops, shouts to the battalion, and then inspired a renewed assault that saw the Turks retreat.
The article explains that music acts as a mental stimulant during marching, turning weariness into a manageable sensation. By engaging a different nerve center, music delays fatigue and can even give the soldier a sense of renewed energy when the tune ends.
A method from Scientific American advises starting a tight screw press by placing a screwdriver firmly, not turning it, then using flat jawed pliers near the head to rotate. A hand vise is preferred to pliers, and only a small screwdriver tip should protrude to align with the slot, reducing the risk of breaking a tempered tool.
A mother consoles her crying son who explains that a picture fallen on his father's toe caused the upset. The boy admits he laughed at the mishap, while the mother insists it is not serious. The exchange appears in the London Globe.
In Scotland tombstones in old burial grounds often bear trade symbols. At Dunblane Abbey burial ground about a quarter of stones aged 100 to 200 years display such marks in low relief, reflecting the trades of the deceased.
Announcement invites the public to haul unlimited cinders from the Electric Light power house, offering them free of charge and with no stated limits.
Fragmentary note mentions taking Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets and refunds if ineffective. Claims E. W. Grove signs each box. No verifiable details on date, place, or accountability.
A local tale recalls Bill Smith, a Black boy who found a pocketbook with forty dollars, burned it, and spent the money. He was jailed for two years, learned shoe making in prison, and returned home after release with a wry remark about being taught honesty in the shoe shop.
A Philadelphia Bulletin observation notes two common male habits in public Imitation of timepiece checks and expectoration at cuspidors. The observer compares these to a woman's habit of glancing at every mirror, suggesting equal social quirks in public spaces.
The story recalls Thackeray agreeing to sit for painter Lawrence after family pressure. At a club table a guardsman asks if the portrait is full length. Thackeray answers that full length portraits suit soldiers, while authors care only for the man’s interior.
A physician discusses a man who had his tongue removed to treat cancer and explains that speech can continue despite the operation. He notes many do not survive long after but that speaking is still possible with limited articulation.
If Lake Chad continues to shrink as latest explorers conjecture, geologists may call it a long standing pattern in northern Africa. The Sahara was once a sea or vast lake and Lake Chad may be the final remnant.
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