Halloween Shower Rains Fun on Sidney Couple
About fifty people organized by Christian Endeavor ladies staged a Halloween prank at C. D. Essig and his wife in Sidney. They lured him home with a phone call, filled the house with friends, shared edibles, and showered linens and towels as a playful tribute. The evening ended with good wishes and smiles.
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Sidney
C. D. Essig
Hallowe'en
Christian Endeavor
Gang Aglae
Essig
Mre. Essig
Mr. Essig
Oberfelder and McCulley Honored at Sidney Soiree
Mrs. Joseph Oberfelder and Misa Oberfelder hosted a Thursday gathering in Sidney for Mrs. D E McCulley of Omaha visiting Miss Gapen. Guests enjoyed cards, music, and a luncheon in a dining room adorned with carnations chrysanthemums and pinks. Hazel Oberfelder and Laura Butler served courses. The party marked Miss Oberfelder’s birthday with toasts. Attendees included Mrs. D E McCulley Mr. and Mrs. Chas Callahan Dr and Mrs F C Beebe Miss Gapen Miss Laura Butler Mr Leon Fine and Mr F A Gapen.
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Hazel Oberfelder
Laura Butler
Miss Oberfelder
D. E. McCulley
Omaha
Chas. Callahan
F. C. Beebe
Miss Gapen
Leon Fine
F. A. Gapen
Fine Lighting Systems Bring Electric Light to Sidney
The Sidney electric light plant welcomes strong public support as residents and numerous businesses adopt electric lighting. Individuals named include A Pease and J J McIntosh among others, while many business houses such as Sidney Drug Co and Greenlee Benson join with civic institutions like the U P Stock Yards and the County Courthouse in using the system. The note highlights Heath Milligan paint as offering superior coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
A. Pease
J. J. McIntosh
D. J. Scanion
L. H. Bordwell
A. Grannemen
W. E. White
Chas. Callahan
Alva B. Cady
D. Bergman
W. H. Adams
J. E. Hart
Mrs. Britton
Episcopal Church
Tobin Opera House
Gymnaium Hall
U. P. Stock Yards
L. Jessen Bunk House
Dworak & Vath
C.D. Essig
J. R. Merifield
I.‘O. O. F. Hall
J. P. Lingaard
Lutheran Church
Western Nebraska Educators Meet at North Platte
The Western Nebraska Educational Association gathered in North Platte with Cheyenne county representatives including Mrs. Knox and Misses Clase Hiett McFadden Blanchard Whitehead Uncapher Nichols Wilcox and Jensen. Pate presented The Boy to strong discussion and Miss Hart’s paper on The Moral Support of Good Clothes drew praise. The program featured North Platte High School Sextette and a new Western Nebraska Declamatory Association with Wm Ritchie Jr. as president. Delegates returned tired but excited about North Platte’s hospitality and the event overall.
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Western Nebraska Educational Association
North Platte
Cheyenne County
Knox
Clase
Hiett
McFadden
Blanchard
Whitehead
Uncapher
Nichols
Wilcox
Jensen
Pate
Chambera
Ritchie
Western
McBrien
Garlicha
A Jolly Halloween Party At Callahan Home
A pleasant Hallowe en gathering hosted by Mrs Callahan for the St Margaret s Guild young ladies features taffy pulling and social calls in ghostly robes. The event is described as innocent frolic with friendly welcomes lasting into the night.
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Callahan
St. Margaret’s Guild
Epworth League Social at Barrett Home in Morrow Addition
The Epworth League hosted by Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Barrett at their Morrow addition home on Halloween night drew a large group of leaguers and friends. Games and tricks entertained all, light refreshments were served, and a small assessment boosted the society’s treasury. A special sale at reduced stove and range prices from Harper & Wright accompanied the event.
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Epworth League
R. E. Barrett
Hallowe'en Social
Peninsular
Harper & Wright
Continental Tailoring Company Ad Promotes Bespoke Service
Merchant Tailoring announces J Lyle Howard as chief superint ending expert cutter formerly with Brooks Brothers New York and appoints Oberfelder & Co Sidney Neb as special agents. Window display shows custom salts and pants from 14.50 and 4.50 respectively using Bertillon measurements for a guaranteed fit.
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J. Lyle Howard
Brooks Brothers
New York
Oberfelder & CO
Sidney, Neb
Woolenson Exhibition
Union Pacific begins tracklaying toward Northport
The Union Pacific launched extensive tracklaying at North Platte on Monday with a large workforce and plans to continue until 115 miles are finished. Work aims to push dirt and complete the line toward Northport and beyond toward Wyoming, despite injunctions limited to a short section west of North Platte.
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Union Pacific
North Platte
Omaha Bee
Northport
Burlington
North Platt
Japs Celebrate New Year Observances at Local Home
Japanese residents observed their New Year with a decorated building and a program including ritual readings singing unveiling of the Mikado image prayer and an address by Frank Yagasawa. Guests enjoyed a feast with traditional foods and many expressed admiration for the celebration.
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Mikado
Frank Yagasawa
America
County Board Approves Rail Right‑of‑Way Appraisal
Sidney Nebraska October 27 1905 the Cheyenne County Board considers Union Pacific request to acquire right of way. After adjournment a special session on October 28 1905 views lands and files a detailed appraisal showing land takings and damages totaling multiple sums.
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Sidney, Neb
Union Pacific Railroad Co
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
Frank Rilen
R. Emanuelson
J. E. Durkee
W.P. Miles
J. L. McIntosh
Union Pacific Railroad Company
Nohe
R. E. Barrett
Quiet Halloween Ends Peaceful in Sidney
Halloween celebrations in Sidney passed without notable mischief as Village Marshal Doran and assistants patrolled the area. Residents awoke November 1 to safer conditions and property protection, with officials hoping for continued vigilance in future events.
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Hallowe'en
Sidney
Doran
Advertised Letters List for Sidney Nebraska 1905
The following letters remain unclaimed at the Sidney post office as of November 3 1905 Mr J J Light Mr Paul Junghiams Mrs J L King Miss Annie Bertamer Dr E D Wesner This notice signed E McLernon Postmaster invites owners to claim ads letters.
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Sidney, Neb
Sidney
J. J. Light
Paul Junghiams
J. L. King
Annie Bertamer
E. D. Wesner
E. McLernon
Christ Episcopal Church Service Schedule Promotes Attendance
Christ Episcopal Church lists Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Holy Communion and sermon at 11:00 a.m. Evening Prayer and sermon at 7:00 p.m. Rector William H. Frost extends a cordial invitation to the public. Land office blanks offered for sale by The Telegraph.
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WM. H. Frost
Land Office
Telegraph
Physical Culture and Health Club Meeting Ad
Dr and Mrs Benda organize a Physical Culture and Health Club inviting all interested in health and fitness to a meeting at the Gymnasium hall Harper Block Friday November 10 at 8 pm. The program includes gym work and living habits guidance with disease prevention. Members may consult Dr Benda privately for personalized instruction free of charge. Open to all ages, especially schoolchildren, with affordable dues.
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Benda
Harper Block
Bends
School Notes Brighten Brown’s 5 and 10 Cent Bargain Counters
Jones re entered third grade Mildred Long from Cheyenne visited the sixth grade this week Wallace Kelly and Beasie Jones enrolled in grade two Ira Jones and Alice Cady joined the fifth and sixth grades Erwin Mangan and Ethel Bangert were absent due to sickness Just what you want at Brown's 5 and 10 cent Bargain Counters.
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Jones
Mildred Long
Cheyenne
Wallace Kelly
Beasie Jones
inGrade
Ira Jones
Alicé Cady
Erwin Mangan
Ethel Bangert
Brown
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Wm. Gates
Bridgeport, Heb
Augusta Johnsop
E. J. Sweet
Zagt
the Valley Hotel
Bridgeport, Neb
North Platte Valley
J. W. Iddings, Prop
U.P
Educational Association
Valley
Heath Milligan
D. J. Scanlon
West Nebraska Educators
Witl
League Social
Continental Tailoring Company
Chicago
Wyoming
the County Commissioners
Frank X. Rihn
RE. Barrett
Christ Episcopal Church
Physical Culture and Health Club
Edison
Postoffice
O. Sager
Oworak
Krug
Swan Dedrick
Metropolitan Hotel
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