Sidney schools close after grand Greek play festival
Closing exercises marked by strong performances from all departments. The Greek play by the high school and a Greek class impressed with dramatic scenes, songs, and Delsarte drills. The Senior Class Day featured a classical program with Xenophon and Demosthenes orations, choruses, and a dramatic court scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Willie Holden
Dodie Sharer
Clayton Radcliff
Irene McLernon
Hattie Radcliff
Myrtle Lancaster
Lincoln
Tommy
Willie Pantenburg
Esther Urbach
Margarite Stewitts
Jennie Oldershaw
Papa
Roscoe Stockton
George Wood
Eddie Griffith
Daniel
Rushie Hart
Leon Urbach
Dot Lamb
Mary
Mattie McKee
Jim
Bessie Armstrong
Rhodeen Britton
Grace Struthers
Teddy Wood
Arthur Oberfelder
Rose McFadden
Grace, Hart
Della Ragan
Lydia Armstrong
Paul Rever
Graville Aldrich
Kindergarden
Bert Pilsbry
Miss Wright
Mamie O'Kane
Ethel Pilsbry
Paul Revere
Mabel Fletcher
Independence Bell
Mattie Griffith
Blanche Oberfelder
Dick Kane
Grace Moore
Nathan Hale
Earl Sanders
Trenton
Benjamin Franklin
Washington
Patrick Henry
Sweet May
Platonical Academy
Athens
Academy
Walter Nelson
Xenophon
Sappho
Lucy Jones
Parizada
Egypt
Annie Laura
Misses Allen
Griffith
Wright
Blanchard
Wallace Doran
Aristophanes
Demosthenes
Marina
Simonides
Stowitts Family Leaves Sidney for New York State
Dr and Mrs H M Stowitts and Mrs Dr A D Stowitts with children and Miss Blanchard depart Monday for the east after a brief Kansas visit with the Doctor's brother and Arkansas hosts. They will settle permanently in New York state. Locals regret their departure after a year in Sidney where they made many warm friends. Mrs A D Stowitts and Miss Blanchard will spend the summer with their Arkansas parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Stowitts
A. D. Stowitts
Miss Blanchard
East
Arkansas
Queen of Fashion seeks Cheyenne county club-raiser
The McCall company published Queen of Fashion invites an active club-raiser in Cheyenne county. Letters or postal cards will provide full particulars. Many women earn good pay by taking subscriptions. Address Queen of Fashion or McCall Co at 142 144 or 146 West 18th St New York City.
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Queen of Fashion
McCall Company
Cheyenne County
McCall Co
West Mth St
N. Y
A Quarter for a Remedy Versus Cholera Note
A writer urges using quarters to buy Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, claiming it a worthy family purchase. The piece notes it is for sale by W. F. Bassett.
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Chamberlain
W. F. Bassett
A Geographical Party Hosted by Mrs Doran
Mrs Doran entertained a group of social ladies with a geography lesson at her parlors last Saturday afternoon. Each guest received a word card spelling a major U S city when letters are rearranged, with the largest correct total winning a prize. Mrs Bassett claimed twenty two. The event included a splendid lunch and many noted guests attended.
Transmississippi Exposition drives Nebraska publicity plan
The Transmississippi Exposition to be held in Omaha in 1898 receives federal support with a $200,000 appropriation for buildings and exhibits. The Omaha Bee urges nationwide publicity and offers a 25 cent subscription rate for The Weekly Bee mailed anywhere in the country through January 1, 1897 to spread awareness and support.
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Nebraska
Omaha
Omaha Bee
Bee
Weekly Bee
Neb
How to Treat a Wife From the Pacific Health Journal
Advice on marriage and patience emphasizes kindness and a tender look to ease a wife’s troubles. The piece promotes keeping Chamberlain's Cough Remedy at home and notes it is sold by W. F. Bassett.
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Pacific Health Journal
Chamberlain
W. F. Bassett
Trains On UP Line Distance Competitors With Ease
The solid vestibuled trains of the Chicago Union Pacific Northwestern Line distance all competitors with ease and present no delay at the Missouri River. For full information contact E R Breisch agent UP System.
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Chicago
Union Pacific & Northwestern Line
Missouri River
E. R. Breisch
U.P. System
Medical salve advertisement promising cures
An 19th century style medical salve claims to treat cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions and even piles with money-back guarantee. Sold by W. F. Bassett for 25 cents per box.
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W. F. Bassett
Neighborhood Notes Reports Bountiful Crops and Rains
Special correspondence from Green Tarr departing for Montana. Local updates include horses moved by A. D. Rodgers group, ten head bought by Jordan and partner, visits by J.S. and J. W. Rodgers and daughter to Alliance, and Miss Carrie Rodgers visiting Mrs. J. W. Rodgers. Hail the size of hen eggs hit Gilchrist precinct. River crossing problems noted at Covalt’s buggy. Pearl Rodgers injured when horse kicked saddle apart during ride.
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J.S. Rodgers
J. W. Rodgers
Alliance
Carrie Rodgers
A. D. Rodgers
Wyoming
Jack Clodges
Lisco
John Covalt
Cal. Ruby
Gilchrist
W. E. Covalt
George Haxby
Pearl Rodgers
Local Social Notes and Weather Impact on Crops
S M Bassett paid a round of calls Saturday. Ed Smith and George Elsass visited Sunday. Anna and Mamie Haggerty stayed with Mrs Will Bassett Saturday. High winds Sunday evening moved real estate rapidly. W E Covall of Orlando studied area with friends at Lisco last week. Riverside drew a crowd Sunday evening for music. Billy Haynes of the Sand Hills attended Beerline's dance last week. The Beerline brothers dance Friday drew a large crowd and music lasted late. Dancing continued until the wee small hours. Cloudy cool weather kept crops from progressing. ground is in fine condition awaiting warm sun.
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S. M. Bassett
Ed Smith
George Elsass
Anna
Mamie Haggerty
Will Bassett
W. E. Covall
Orlando
Lisco
Riverside
Billy Haynes
Sand Hills
Beerline's
Billy
Beerline Brothers
Wee Smail
New Composite Cars Run Daily On Overland Route
The Overland Limited now operates daily between Salt Lake City and Chicago with Buffet Smoking and Library cars. These fully redesigned cars feature modern amenities, ample writing materials, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines. Union Pacific introduced this service west of Chicago, highlighting tickets routed via The Overland Route.
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Chicago
Union Pacific
Northwestern
Salt Lake City
Overland Limited
De Witts Colic and Cholera Cure Endorsed for Child Health
Young mothers dread the summer months due to high child mortality from bowel troubles. The advertisement claims perfect safety when De Witt's Colic & Cholera cure is kept on hand and used promptly. It promises instant relief for cramps bilious colic dysentery and disturbances, endorsed by W. F. Bassett.
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de Witt
W. F. Bassett
Cheyenne County Orchard Demonstrates Deep Cultivation Effects
Mr. B F Stephens of Crete Nebr and Harry Jones toured George Clements seven miles southeast of Sidney on the high tableland. The orchard showed vigorous healthy trees without windbreak, deep plowing and frequent cultivation preserving soil moisture. Clements reports low losses in 1890, promising alfalfa, and well furnished home and buildings beside water, with moisture retention keeping apples on the trees.
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B. BF. Stephens
Crete
Nebr
State Horticultural Society
Harry Jones
George Clements
Sidney
Clements
Stephens
Union Pacific to Run Through Tourist Sleeper Minneapolis to Los Angeles
Arrangements completed for a Pullman Tourist Sleeper from Minneapolis and St. Paul to Los Angeles via Sioux City and Columbus without change. Train departs Minneapolis Thursdays at 7 40 p m and St Paul at 8 15 p m, returning from Los Angeles Thursdays at 2 p m. Union Pacific touts faster westward travel. space should be reserved early. Inquiries to nearest agent or E L Lomax, Gen Pass Agent, Omaha.
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Union Pacific
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Minn
Los Angeles
Cal
Sioux City
Columbus
Neb
California
E. L. Lomax
Omaha
Discovery Saved His Life Says Illinoisan Patient
Beaversville resident G Caillouette credits Dr. King's New Discovery for saving his life after La Grippe left him near death. He tried many doctors before receiving a bottle and recovering after three bottles. Free trials available at W F Bassett's Drug Store.
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W. F. Bassett
Liveryman Praises Chamberlains Pain Balm for Rheumatism
Goshen Virginia merchant D P Davis endorses Chamberlains Pain Balm citing personal proof from his brother who was bed ridden with inflammatory rheumatism. He states the first application eased pain and one bottle cured him and notes it is sold by W F Bassett.
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D. P. Davis
Goshen
Chamberlain
W. F. Bassett
Griffiths Host Christian Endeavor Social Farewell
Mr and Mrs F G Griffith welcomed about twenty Christian Endeavor members to their home last Friday Evening The group enjoyed ice cream strawberries and cake as refreshments The event served as a farewell for Miss Whitehead and Mueller and closed the season’s series.
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F. G. Griffith
Christian Endeavor Society
Whitehead
Mueller
Pomeroy Buys Noted Stallion Folwn From Etches
St. Louis dealer H. F. Etches reports purchasing the thoroughbred Folwn by Falsetto from Sewper Vivi for E. V. Pomeroy. Folwn, a prominent eastern racer and sire of Sunny, stands about seventeen hands and 1150 pounds. Though aged and broken, he is described as a potentially valuable Western campaigns horse for the coming fall.
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H. F. Etches
St. Louis
E. V. Pomeroy
Folwn
Falsetto
Sewper Vivi
Fordham
Folsom
Sunny
Sheffield
Electric Bitters Promoted as Nervous System Restorative
An advertisement touts Electric Bitters as the best medicine to restore tired nerves to vigor. The vegetable tonic supposedly tones nerve centers, stimulates the liver and kidneys, and purifies blood while boosting appetite and digestion. Sold at W F Bassett's Drug Store for 50c or 1.00 per bottle.
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W. F. Bassett
Advertised Letters in Sidney Nebraska May 23 1896
List of unclaimed letters remaining in the Sidney post office for the week ending May 23 1896. Names include GENTS Bowen Hoy Dick P C Hood Frank and others. Persons calling for these letters should say advertised. Pierre Sanders P M.
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Sidney
Nebraska
Union Pacific Plans Ottawa Meeting Travel Offer
German Baptista says Union Pacific provides better benefits for attendees at the annual Ottawa Kansas meeting scheduled May 26 to 29. A round trip fare plus two dollars is authorized from Nebraska and Kansas points. Call or write for full particulars. E R Breisch, Agent.
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Union Pacific
Ottawa
Kans
Nebraska
Kansas
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Mrs. Doran
Tier
Inna
Bucklea
Sand Hills Gleantags
Green Tarr
Montana
John Waggoner
Charles Haggarty
Belmont
Jordan
Stears
W. A. Hibler
Riverside Reapings
Maui, Minnn
Californian
Er. V' Sumne
E. H. Strout
Misa Lillie Chowins
E. V. Sumner Post
Woman's Relief Corp
Sons of Veterans
Ft. Sidney Bill
Jo. Oberfelder
Kemn
Ft. Sidney
Fort Sidney Bill
Sidney Bill
O. M. Kem
German Baptista
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