06 May 1905
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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1905
Page
1
Local notes report a successful May Ball by the W C T U and a lively lecture course planned for winter. Also covered are arrests and chasing a horse thief, Maccabee lodge dances, and a large Episcopal church confirmation with Bishop Graves officiating.
Dr Beebe performed dental work in Kimball on Wednesday. A rainy day followed by a front at night. Memorial day plans form as E V Summer Post G A R readies in Sidney. Local residents and visitors include Asa Remsburg, L A Stanton, D H Schultz, Rev J S Leamer and families. Plans for a Fourth of July celebration in Sidney are announced with a public meeting to follow.
A local delicatessen offers a selection of fresh and salted meats and fish. The shop features a variety of cut meats, seafood options, and everyday groceries for nearby residents.
Miss Clara Thompson and Mr Fred W Schwender wed Tuesday May 2 at the bride’s mother's home ten miles northeast of Sidney with Rector Frost officiating at high noon. After a generous reception, guests praised the hospitality and gifts. The bride, youngest daughter of Mrs Mary Thompson, hails from Cheyenne County. the groom, a U P machinist in Cheyenne, will reside there. The Telegraph extends best wishes to the couple.
The Mahara minstrel company, composed of talented black performers, performed to two large Pueblo crowds yesterday. The show features strong solo voices, a new element of female vocal numbers, and a closing rag time opera. The acts include dancing singing coon shouting and vaudeville making the performance one of the most complete minstrel offerings on the road.
Sanford Dodge presents Shakespeare's Macbeth in the opera house with a first class performance. The show begins at 8 15 Thursday May 1. Seats are selling rapidly. secure yours early at Sager's for best options.
Pupils in Miss Neubauer's and Miss McFadden's rooms rehearse A Dream of the Flowers for a closing program. Absent this week due to illness are Arthur Closman Lennie Darnell and Willie Ulery. Third and fourth graders enjoy Annie Fellows Johnston's The Little Colonel's Hero. Grace Wright left to prepare for a visit to Iowa. Chas Kelley and Robert Wright missing from seventh grade this week.
Frank Welch Lodge No. 75 A F and A M elected officers for the new year at the meeting last Tuesday evening. Herman Schroeder was chosen Master with F G Griffith as Senior Warden and H M Barnhart as Junior Warden. L F Closman became Treasurer and Leslie Neubauer Secretary.
The Sidney Nebraska post office lists remaining unclaimed letters. Names include Snyder James T Ewing and E McLernon. Postmaster signs the notice urging callers to mention advertised items.
The lodgepole Express reports a remonstrance filed with the village board against issuing a saloon license to L DeBruner was overruled. Remonstrators appealed to the district court which kept the license in effect until it rules on the appeal.
George Parks takes charge of the delivery wagon for Mr. Brown the grocer. Steam pipe burst forces brief shutdown of power plant. Mrs J N Sherer visits Simla then Sidney to handle business. Albert Laurson plans to move Kimball and run Pat Maginnis shop busy on galvanized iron flame. Harry Wisner travels to Oshkosh to help start the Oshkosh Herald. Mrs D J Scanlon hosts reception for Maggie Snyder departing to Julesburg as a loyal Maccabee member leaves town.
A ledger of property transfers including H R Neuman to Fidela Neumann, C T Hamilton to F E Reddisk, K L Slingluff to W J Maneely, Lincoln Land Co to F N Clanges, J O Baker to Bradley Alderson Co, G Wellner to M L Clark, R S Oberfelder to A DeBrunner, M C French to A C Kaempfer, R S Oberfelder to C Strom, J Keith to W H Stones, W H Stones to J Keith, M Kahl et al to Frank Soral, R S Oberfelder to H Barrett, G W Fawcett to C F Mettey, E Fenske to Tillie Mettey, Lincoln Land Co to F H Wilder, G Wellner to W Schimpf, with various blocks, lots, and monetary amounts. Also notices about E J Sweet flour brands and May clearance sale at Fishman’s, plus Heinzman signature.
Dr R B Benda an osteopath formerly of Omaha now in Sidney Nebraska offers osteopathy and massage for chronic and acute diseases. Cures claimed include rheumatism sciatica lumbago neuralgia dyspepsia constipation and female disorders with home and office visits and reasonable rates. Office phone 75 residence 101.
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