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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1899
Page
1
This week ends with many absent due to throat illnesses. Mrs Knox suffered tonsillitis for days while Mrs Martin managed her room during the absence. Annie Jegsen returned after a week away and Miss Cramer aided Room Five during exams.
A county board minutes list audited claims from Nov 14 1899 and 15 1899 with road fund payees and general fund warrants. It notes appraised damages by the Nebraska Western railroad right of way totaling 2032.65 deposited for payment and Cheyenne county joined due to tax liens.
The Youths Companion outlines remaining 1899 issues with Frank R Stockton James Bryce W D Howells Jane Barlow Bret Harte Mary E Wilkins and Henry M Stanley contributing stories and essays. New subscribers receive the 1900 volume calendar and a full prospectus by mail from 203 Columbus Avenue Boston.
The article promotes Chamberlains Cough Remedy as an effective early treatment for croup in children. It claims early use prevents attacks and cites widespread use and a twenty five year record with no failures. Sold by all dealers and noted for office job work.
The portends a substantial boom for Sidney as Union Pacific purchases most of the Sidney reservation and Burlington prepares a major viaduct and grade. Shippers foresee a new stock yard capacity and Sidney becoming a regional distributing hub with vast construction and road work underway. The hospital may become a hotel site, and the Western metropolis prospects look bright as graders move to Fort Laramie and grading contracts near Brush, Colorado are anticipated.
A new five piece Sidney orchestra is organized under Joe Taylor and is practicing regularly as an auxiliary to the local band. Rehearsals are held at the Court House with members including Joe Taylor on cornet Chas Peterson Enos Langhlin first violins Sidney Oberfelder second violin and Chas Wright bass.
Barrett and Emma Frohm wed in Judge Neubauer’s office on Wednesday afternoon November 22, 1899. The groom P H Barrett is son of Harry Barrett of Lodgepole and works for the Union Pacific at Lodgepole. They will reside at Lodgepole and have the community’s best wishes for a happy married life.
Wm. H. Mulien of Lockland Ohio escaped a fatal lung trouble after doctors warned he would die. He tried Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption and after five bottles was cured. The remedy claims to treat throat chest lung diseases with a guarantee. Trial bottles free at W F Bassett’s drugstore.
The Sidney DrawatiG company announces a holiday season performance of an irrigation themed war drama. Details on dates and venue were not provided.
Bargains on jackets and capes advertised with price cuts. Jackets previously 8.00 reduced to 6.50 or 5.00, larger quantities described with multiple reduced prices. Capes listed at 3.75 and 1.75 with further reductions noted. Store name E. McLernon's cited for the sale.
A Catholic Church event featuring an oyster supper hosted by the ladies’ committee accompanies a Thanksgiving dance at the Skating Rink. Thursday evening November 30. All are invited.
Editor W V Barry of Lexington Tennessee contracted piles during exploration of Mammoth Cave. He healed quickly with Bucklen's Arnica Salve, claiming it a wonder for piles injuries inflammation and eruptions. Available at Bassett's drugstore for 25 cents.
D H Turner of Dempseytown Pennsylvania writes that one of Dr King’s New Life Pills nightly for two weeks has restored his vigor. He says they are best for liver stomach and bowels and that the product is purely vegetable and never causes griping. Sold by W F Bassett.
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