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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1895
Page
4
All advertising accounts of Taz Sip NEY TELEGRAPH up to December 31, 18H are payable to James McMullan and all subscription accounts now due are to be paid to the undersigned Chas Callahan.
Local brief including shop ads for Sailor hats 25 cents and Ladies caps 20 cents at Chowins and McLernon's, weather notes, two more weeks of school, a for sale 10x12 copying press, high school emblem pins, and various residents' movements. Community notices cover illnesses, travel, court, Memorial Day plans, gardening, and new dental services by Dr. H M Stewitts.
Prominent figures visit the city to review bridge and building projects. A telegram summons Mike Tobin due to his brother John’s stroke in Cheyenne, with John reported in a stalemate condition. A new water wheel is to be installed at Jones place creek for pumping and irrigation. The Telegraph discusses Homer Goodwin vs Daniel McAleese before the U S Court of Appeals in St. Louis on June 8. Mrs. A Britton remains dangerously ill. Drs McCreary and Stewitts attend her. Gardeners anticipate growing “Gurden sass” in local plots. Herbert Luplow plans a Potter store offering broad merchandise. The Telegraph apologizes for a delayed issue due to a weak battery. a fresh battery is charged and future issues look on schedule. Mrs. J. J. McIntosh and family plan a month in St. Louis, with travel via Omaha. Health is linked to blood quality, and Ayer’s products are advertised. Henry Doran sells poison for gophers and prairie dogs. Charles Webb’s remains arrive from Camp Clarke for shipment. he died of consumption at about age 34. N. A. Cramer of the Pacific Hotel is considering leaving Sidney. a trial lease may move to Topeka, Kansas.
Discussion seating and work in country schools dominates the program. Bruce Wilcox presents a daily program on general discussion and grading in rural classrooms. The session features moral lessons for primary grades and readings by several presenters.
The third and final night at the Skating Rink drew a solid crowd despite bad weather. Receipts reached about $110 with donations listed from Montgomery Ward Co Chicago and many donors. Door prizes and rafles produced varied sums, including a silk umbrella, a mounted mirror, lamps, and other fancy articles of notable value.
Sheriff Daugherty arrived from Omaha last Saturday to arrest A F Weber, a swindler who victimized jeweler Reinhardt. Weber was jailed for a preliminary hearing Monday before County Judge Ricker, with County Attorney Martin accusing and Reinhardt testifying. Weber pleaded not guilty and was bound over to the district court in $500 bond, which was not posted, so he remains in jail awaiting the November term.
A fundraising evening hosted by the Methodist church ladies at Leroy Martins residence last Wednesday drew about fifty attendees. Music featured vocal solos by Miss Hines and C D Essig, a duet by Miss Allen and Miss Hines, whistling by Miss Chowins, plus a reading by Prof Porter and a recitation by Miss Belle Hower. Receipts totaled $16.00.
Promotes travel on the Chicago Union Pacific and Northwestern Line with fewest changes to Chicago and eastern cities. Describes vestibuled trains including dining cars first and second class sleepers free reclining chair cars. Contact agent U P System for full formation.
The lumber for the Bayard bridge has reached Alliance. Stearns and Mc Carter have gone to inspect and accept it. Those who will haul the lumber should prepare to move when called.
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