Events of the Week Personal Social and Otherwise
Local notes from Hed ington Riverside and the Sand Hills cover visits on business and social calls by Pat Dunn Anthony Johnson Jerimah Finn and others. Cattle shipments and river visits are mentioned along with a teachers meeting and plans for an Old Settlers reunion and a silver question discussion set for October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Nunn
Democrats
Buel Wagoner
Dan Brown
Pathmaster
T. S. Mukie
Old Settlers
Community notes and town visits in a rainy fall
Local items describe a well attended dance for Mrs. Covalts birthday with guests from Lisco. Residents report haying nearly finished, livestock moves, and multiple trips to Omaha and Wheatland. A cow horse named Texas Jack died at the Jordan ranch and a Republican caucus nominated William Duger for pathmaster and other local positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petty and
Jordan
Mr. Jordan
Texas Jack
School News Local and Classroom Highlights
Mr H B Adams of Coetwall visited our school on Wednesday. Mrs Britton was a visitor in the Second Primary. Marshall Davis and Clyde Lancaster entered the Freshman class this week. Ora Fitch has been absent from the Freshman class due to eyes. Annie Bergman and Clayton Radcliff won ribbons for reading in the Second Primary. Alfred Maneely has been absent because of sickness. Laura Sharmer donated a picture of the battle of Bunker Hill to the Intermediate department. Susie Brunner and Beatrice Webster were absent from the Intermediate department due to sickness. Kindergarten attendance has been remarkably good this year. The A class finished the second gift and is now working with the third gift. The Junior class finished fall work in botany and analyzed and mounted twenty specimens. Teachers attended a Cheyenne County Teachers Association meeting at Belmont and reported a successful trip full of thrills and kindness from Bolmout residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Adams
Coetwall
Britton
Marshall Davis
Clyde Lancaster
Ora Fitch
Annie Bergman
Clayton Radcliff
Alfred Maneely
Laura Sharmer
Battle of
Bunker Hill
Cheyenne County Teachers 'Association
Belmont
Bolmout
Progressive High Five Hosts An Evening Of Games And Prizes
Mr and Mrs A Struthers entertained friends Thursday at Progressive High Five with live quadrille tables and friendly rivalry. Fourteen games were played. top prizes went to Mrs J J McIntosh and Mr P A Griffith. Consolation prizes awarded to Mrs Callahan and Mr Bassett. Refreshments served. guests included the Gorham Peterson McIntosh Oberfelder Bassett P A Griffith Callahan Radcliff F G Griffith Douglas North Platte Stevenson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Struthers
J. J. McIntosh
P. A. Griffith
Radcliff
F. G. Griffith
Douglas
North Platte
Stevenson
Electric Bitters Remedy Advertised for Female Complaints
Try Electric Bitters as a remedy for your troubles. If not, get a bottle now and get relief. This medicine is peculiarly adapted to relief and cure of all Female Complaints, giving strength and tone to the organs. If you have loss of appetite, constipation, headache, fainting spells, or are nervous, sleepless, excitable, melancholy or dizzy, Electric Bitters is the medicine you need. Health and strength guaranteed by its use. Fifty cents and one dollar at W F Bassett Drug Store.
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W. F. Bassett’ Drug Store
Irrigation Fair and Buffalo Bill Show at North Platte Draws Tickets
The Irrigation Fair and Buffalo Bill’s Wild West show will take place in North Platte Nebraska from October 9 to 16 1896. The Union Pacific will offer a one fare round trip ticket from points on its Nebraska line and from Cheyenne Wyoming. For ticket limits sale dates and details contact agent E R Breisch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Platte
Neb
Union Pacific
Nebraska
Cheyenne
Wyo
E. R. Breisch
Buffalo Bill
McLernon's Remnant Counter Promises Savings
A local ad touts McLernon's remnant counter as a money saving stop for shoppers. It urges patrons to browse distressed stock and bargain items to cut costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McLernon’s
Republican Meeting with A C Fish Addresses Sidney Audience
Hon. A C Fish of Chicago spoke at the Court House to a large attentive audience Monday evening. The audience included many ladies and gentlemen and listened to his discussion of political issues with interest and enthusiasm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Fish
Chicago
Sidney
A.C. Fish
Court House
Retrospect Party Entices Sidney Ladies with Old Photos
Mrs. B. A. Jones hosts about forty Sidney ladies at her home on Thursday afternoon for an original entertainment based on matching guests to their vintage photographs. The event features a display of ancient pictures, including baby portraits, as guests guess their origins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
B. A. Jones
Speech in town supports protection over free coinage
Mr. Bish campaigned with frequent applause, arguing against free coinage and for protection. He spoke to small groups on Monday and Tuesday, performing effective work before leaving Tuesday evening for Lodge Pole where a good meeting was reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bish
Lodge Pole
Jones Withdraws Candidacy for County Attorney
A letter to the Republican Central Committee from B A Jones dated September 30 1896 at Sidney Nebraska requests withdrawal of his name from the race for County Attorney. He thanks the party and supporters and remains respectfully as a citizen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican County Central Committee
Republican Central Committee
Republican Party
Bestown
B. A. Jones
Sidney, Nebr
Nebraska Union Veterans Republican Club Formed in Lincoln
An enthusiastic gathering at the G A R hall organized in support of Major McKinley. The new group, the Nebraska Union Veterans Republican Club, enrolls forty members with officers T7 B Daweon president Ea Doran vice president J Neubauer secretary and J W McDaniel treasurer. The group pledges united work for William McKinley’s election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. BR. Hall
McKinley
Nebraska Union Veterans Republican Club
Daweon
Ea Doran
J. Neubauer
J. W. McDaniel
Boys In Blue
William McKinley
McKinley and Hobart Club Formed in Village
A new club named McKinley and Hobart with 40 members was organized Saturday evening September 19 in the village. Harvey Stephens was elected president, F O Wisner secretary and Wm Peters treasurer. Regular meetings move to the schoolhouse Friday evenings after this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley and
Hobart
Harvey Stephens
F. O. Wisner
Wm. Peters
Bayard Transcript
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Ad For All Skin Ailments
Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions and promised to cure piles or money refunded price 25 cents per box sold by W F Bassett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Bassett
Guests Guess Dress Revue Delights North Platte Crowd
Guests admired dresses from antique to modern in a dress guessing event. Prizes were awarded for best and poorest guesses with Miss Hines winning the top prize and Mrs Hull receiving consolation. Refreshments followed as attendees and a long guest list enjoyed the afternoon entertainment.
Thurston predicts solid McKinley victories in east and midwest
Senator Thurston tells Bee reporter that every state east of the Mississippi and north of the Mason Dixon line will back McKinley with decisive majorities. He argues free coinage harms farmers, praises market expansion over minting silver, and condemns Bryan campaign tactics as undignified.
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Thurston
The
Bee
Mississippi
McKinley
Bryan
Ilinois
Indiana
William McKinley
Dr Kings New Discovery Cough Remedy Praised by Users
Chas. B. Hood of Columbus certifies no equal for coughs. J. D. Brown of Ft. Wayne testifies two year cough cured. B. F. Merrill of Baldwinsville says it always cures and he would rather have it than any doctor. Mrs. Heming of Chicago keeps it handy for instant croup relief. Free trials at W. F. Bassett's Drag Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. B. Hood
Columbus
Ohio
Dr. King
J.D. Brown
St. James Hotel
Ft. Wayne
Ind
Advertised Letter List at Sidney Post Office
Unclaimed letters remaining in the Sidney Nebraska post office for the week ending October 3 1896. Names include Miss Emma Ladis Miller and others. Persons calling for these letters should present advertisement before collection. Pierre Sanders P M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Nebraska
Ladis Miller
Emma
Pierre Sanders
P.M
Letter on drunken candidate for Congress in Nebraska
Sid ney letter from Bixby attacks William L. Greene Dears Billiegreene for drinking before the 1900 election. The writer praises A E Cady, arguing sobriety is essential for public duty and urges support for Cady over Greene.
School Board to Accept Bids for Repairs in Sidney Neb
The Cheyenne County Nebraska District No 40 invites bids for repairing a house and building outbuildings. Bids due by 9 am October 6, 1896. For plans call or write Director P Z Gentry in Sidney Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of District No
Cheyenne County
Nebr
P. Z. Gentry
Fall Festival of Mountain and Plain Tickets Offer
The Union Pacific will offer very low rate tickets from Kansas and Nebraska for the Fall Festival of Mountain and Plain in Denver Colorado from October 6 to 8, 1896. Full information available from E R Brelwch, Agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mountain and Plain
Denver
Colo
Union Pacifico
Kansas
Nebraska
E. R. Brelwch
Also Mentioned on This Page
Telegraph
Hedington
Riverside
Sand Hills
Pat Dunn
Alliance On Business
Anthony Johnson
Jerimah Finn
Messrs Dunn
Mary Dunn
Smith's
Louis Meyer
Nebraska City
Lincoln
Morton Smith
Omaha
L. M. Meyer
Peter Strom
Ben Broberg
Iowa
Wm. Johnson
Lakeside
Covall
Vic
Fred LaMore
John Covalt
Low,Pierce,Barker and Hull
Lisco
Reginald Margeson
Billy Haynes
Join Hague
Redington
Bruce Willcox
Ben Wagoner
Teachers’ Association
G. B. Cook
Frow
Wyoming
Billie Bryan
A. Lease
Warren Coulters
R. S. Thompson
Polly
Kimball
Squire E. Beasley
Wheatland
John
Berg
Caucasses
William Dugger
Will Wagoner
Republican Meeting
A. Retrospect Party
Mrs. B. A. Jones
J. H. A MacColl
Jack MacColl
Bayard
Bucklen
Mesdames Brown
Vernon
Bullock
Ahrens
Ooosterhoudt
van Duren
Martin
Maneely
Oberfelder
Linderholm
Stockton
Anderson
Shelton
Dawson
Doran
Atkins
Daugherty
McIntosh
F.G. Griffith
Moore
Barnhart
Gorham
Peterson
Winkleman
Jessen
Davis
Callahan
Hull
Kenworthy
Taplin
Shoemaker
Pillsbry
Merrifield
Chowins
Chase
Shelly
Hines
Bordwell
Wright
Heist
Frank Winkleman
Fremont, Neb
Charles Erickson
Potter
Robert Douglas
Mra.a. Struthers
New Lodge Pole Road
Duck Pond
J. A. Linderholm
Maude Hull
Beaver City
Beatrice Express
United States
Bixby
Greene
Bill
Bis
William L. Greeno
Billiegreene
J. Barleycorn
United State
America
England
Kem
Washington
Congress
Tam
A.E. Cady
Solsay
Mr. Cady
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