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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1889
Page
1
Supplemental sale promotes tickets with every dollar spent, each ticket holding a 10 cent coupon redeemable for any item. Drawings run through June 15 with a presentation at 2 pm. Store touts large stock across dry goods, notions, hats, china, hardware, wallpaper, and more, promising best prices and no misrepresentation.
The Catholic Ladies held a three night fair to raise funds for church improvements. The event featured a decorated hall, social dancing, ample refreshments, and a table of handmade items. Proceeds were expected to be substantial, aiding planned work on the church.
Mrs Tolos of Parsons Kansas was cured after losing hope by using three bottles of Ballards Store Syrup marketed by W J Bresnas. The advert proclaims the syrup as equally effective for animals and humans and guarantees cure of neuralgia with each bottle.
A large audience gathered in Sidney on April 30 to mark the centennial inauguration of George Washington with religious services, music by the 21st infantry band, prayers by local pastors, and an oration by Chaplain Barry praising the founders, the Constitution, and Franklin's call for divine guidance. The speech lauded Washington, the nation’s birth, and urged vigilance against threats to liberty and faith in God.
Judge Norvell returns from Oklahoma country sunburned and improved in health. He calls the trip valuable and says the land rush was not as promising as southern Kansas. He will publish an extended trip account next week. Dr Field enjoyed luck as master of ceremonies for the first boy born in the new territory. Butter production at the creamery is to begin soon after overhauls and new equipment. A churn from Omaha is on the way and daily output planned from 400 to 3500 pounds. Ten men with teams will cover a forty mile radius as expansion proceeds.
Yesterday was pay day as Maj C I Whipple paid the monthly bills. Acting AS Robert P Finley arrived April 20 to relieve Dr Black. Chas W Cramer becomes acting hospital steward. Cpl Timothy Sullivan promoted to sergeant. Pte Linsey Black made corporal. Deserter John Burger from E Troop 6th Cavalry surrendered at the post. 1st Sgt Chas Newman of I Company to be discharged today. Pvt Spurgeon C Lallin, of F Company E, desertion. Creston Ind will be tried in Omaha. Pfc William Kemp C Co returned from 30 days furlough May 1. Pvt Louis Schuetz left on 20 days furlough. Cpls Amsler C Co and Jerry McCarthy G Co leave on four months furlough. Amsler to Switzerland. Lt Col W B Hughes CQMD and Capt Humphrey of Cheyenne here for summer repair estimates. For Sale Mares and saddlings at barn opposite post office. 5 O Fowver
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