Government to drill artesian wells in western Nebraska
F H Newell US Army engineer visited Lincoln and discussed plans to sink artesian wells in western Nebraska to determine depths for a steady water flow. Tests suggest 1000 feet in eastern Kansas Nebraska and Dakota, with deeper depths in western Nebraska. Field Engineer Darton will select locations as Newell advocates irrigation storage in Wyoming and Colorado. It may be too late for canal work this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Newell
United States
Salt Lake City
Utah
Senator Dietrich
Nebraska
Kansans
Dakota
Darton
Newell
Wyoming
Colorado
Lincoln Journal
Midnight in Chinatown at Sidney Opera House Monday
Sioux City paper previews Midnight in Chinatown at the Sidney Opera House on Oct 18. Frank Meredith stars as a violent villain. Charles Melville, Guy Hickman, Jack Bessy lead a capable melodrama cast in an enjoyable show with strong crowd appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Chinatown
Sidney Opera House
Frank Meredith
Mr. Meredith
Charles Melville
Guy Hickman
Jack Bessy
Joe Wallace
Mr. Bessy
Howard-Droset
Riverside Pavilion
To Cure a Cold in One Day Tablets Claim
Advertisement claims Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets cure a cold in one day with a money back guarantee. E. W. Grove’s signature appears on each box. The note urges purchasing from druggists and promises refund if ineffective.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Grove
Auction at Ernst Kruse ranch near Sidney
At the Ernst Kruse ranch nine miles northwest of Sidney the sale begins Tuesday October 7 1902 at 11 o clock. Items include 60 head cattle 23 cows 3 to 6 years old 12 two year old heifers 12 one year old heifers 13 two year old steers plus a wagon self binder cultivator stirring plow eight bedsteads and springs and many household goods. Free luncheon at noon. Terms credit twelve months on approved security notes bearing interest 10 percent off for cash. Ernst Kruse owner V F Kucera auctioneer A K Greenler clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernst Kruse
Sidney
Ranch Auction at Swan Dedrick September 9 1902
At Swan Dedrick's ranch four miles east of Sidney and eight miles west of Lodgepole an auction begins at 10 a m on Thursday October 9 1902. The sale includes cattle horses implements hay stacks and other items with seven hay stacks to be sold. Free lunch at noon. Swan DeEvRICK owner auctioneer V F Kucera and Free Lehkmuhl clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swan Dedrick
Sidney
Lodgepole
Swan Deevrick
V. F. Kucera
Free Lehmkuhl
Union Pacific Low Rates for Settler Tickets in Fall 1903
During September and October 1903 Union Pacific offers reduced one way settler tickets to Ogden Salt Lake Butte Helena Spokane Portland Ashland Tacoma Seattle San Francisco Los Angeles and intermediate points. Call your nearest agent or address W D Clirron Agent for full information.
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Union Pacific
Missouri River
Ogden
Salt Lake
Butte
Helena
Spokane
Portland
Ashland
Tacoma
Seattle
San Francisco
Los Angeles
San Toiexa
W. D. Clirron
Half Rates to Omaha and Back via Burlington Route
October 15 16 and 18 tickets costing 12 35 to Omaha and return via the Burlington Route for National Convention Christian church. Fare good to return by October 24 with possible extension to November 30. Ask the nearest agent Burlington Route or write J Francis General Pass Agent Omaha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Burlington
National Convention Christian Church
J. Francis
Omaba
Bulls For Sale or Trade From Nebraska Ranch
Two short horn bulls four years old and one white face grade bull two years old are for sale or trade for another suitable animal. For details contact P. R. Borgquist in Sidney Nebraska or visit the ranch three miles east of Sidney to view the livestock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
My Ranch
Sidney
P. R. Borgquist
Sidney, Neb
Strayed mares sought near Sidney Nebraska
Two mares missing from the owner in Sidney Nebraska. The buckskin mare has white forehead stripes a bar brand on the left shoulder and a bull-ring on the right hip. The black mare bears a bar brand on the right shoulder and Indian brands with a small horse calf at side and unbranded. A liberal reward is offered for their return by Gus Wellner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Wellner
Sidney
Neb
Purebred cattle and workwear for sale by local vendors
Purebred Durham Hereford and Red Polled cattle offered for sale at a farm 12 miles northwest of Sidney. Also Oberfelder advertises best Overalls and Work Shirts in the city with prices that please. The town's best dressed residents are liberal patrons of Oberfelder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durham
Hereford
My Place
Sidney
E. V
Pomeroy
Oberfelder
Oberfeilder
Funeral for Jus. Grosvenor at M E Church
Jus Grosvenor’s funeral was held Sunday afternoon at the M E church. Rev Gilpin led the service with Rev Austin assisting, and Modern Woodmen members in charge of the casket. Uniformed pallbearers and a large lodge delegation attended as the church was full. The solemn service continued at the city cemetery with the lodge conducting the ritual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jus. Grosvenor
M. E
Gilpin
Austin
Woodman Lodge
Lodge
Feet Crushed by Train In City Yard Accident
Olaf Pearson a city carpenter was struck by Union Pacific train No 4 while crossing near the yards last Saturday evening. He suffered severe foot injuries one foot was amputated midway between ankle and knee and the other was crushed but may be saved. He was taken to the Commercial Hotel where a surgeon was summoned and he is reported doing nicely and expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olaf Pearson
U. P
Commercial
Marriage Unites John E. Pronger and Alma Vollateadt
John E. Pronger of McCook Nebraska marries Alma Vollateadt of Sidney in a ceremony at the M. E. parsonage conducted by Rev. R. E. Gilpin on Saturday afternoon September 27. Both families and friends in Cheyenne county extend best wishes for happiness and prosperity to the newlyweds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. Pronger
McCook
Neb
Alma Vollateadt
Sidney
R. E. Gilpin
M. E. Parsonage
Nebraska
Christian Vollateadt
Colton Precinct
Cheyenne County
Our Telegraph
Sociable at Potter hosted by Swedish Lutheran church
A sociable event at Potter will be given by the Judica of the Swedish Lutheran church on Saturday evening October 11. Refreshments include oysters ice cream sandwiches cakes and coffee. Everyone is invited to attend and enjoy a good time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swedish Lutheran Church
Card of Thanks for kindness after loss
We sincerely thank friends and neighbors for their assistance and sympathy during the illness and death of our husband and brother. Special thanks to the Modern Woodmen for their acts of kindness. Mrs. J. W. Grosvenor and Mr. and Mrs. WA Grosvenor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Grosvenor
W A. Grosvenor
Cattle Estrayed from Wyruneb Labelled Whitefaces
One yearling heifer and one yearling steer whitefaces branded VHV on left side estrayed from Wyruneb. Reward offered for their recovery. Herman Brauer affirms ownership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyruneb
Herman Brauer
Sidney
Neb
Property description in Cheyenne county notice
The southwest quarter of land section 8 township 15 range 49 west Cheyenne county lists J. L. Richard Bliss Frederick & Co Virginia as address or interested parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Township
Cheyenne County
J. L. Richard
Bliss, Frederick &Co
Virginia
Alliance Race Meeting Schedule
Travel notice: 8.02 to Alliance and return between October 5 and 9 inclusive. Inquire Burlington agent J Francis, General Puss Ag't.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alliance Race Meeting
Alliance
Buriington
J. Francis
Puss
Ag’t
House and Lot For Sale and Local Notices
House and lot for sale with contact at The Telegraph office in Garwin Iowa. Medical ad for Cough and Cold cure notes Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Local item mentions D M Atchison recovering from turbinated bone removal and a boy named Mark aiding travel selling orders. Shoe and clothing ads for boys from Obertay and McLernon.
Telephone line opens between U P telegraph office and roundhouse
The U P telegraph office and the roundhouse gain a new telephone link while the Burlington trims an Alliance Guernsey branch train to one each way every other day. Locally, Jo nah Noe reports Typhoid in his Lorenzo family and asks water samples be tested for contamination. A new electric light plant and well site are eyed for Sidney with plans to employ many workers at the depot yard and shops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Alliance-Guernsey
Kimball
North Platte Valley
Jonah Noe
Lorenzo
Lead City
U.P
Baxter
Mee-Keen
Barnum
Union Pacific
Sidney
O. V. Morrison
School Notes Highlight Mixed Absences and Progress
Rev Leamer visited the High school last Thursday afternoon. The third grade studies leaves this week. Fred King Minnie Oldershaw absent from Misa Allen's room Rush Hurt Anna Stuht absent from the 10th grade. Park Salle sick two days. Rachel Dresser visiting Potter. Botany class advances collecting leaves for winter use. Latin class finds words hard. Miss Davey met her brother Hugh who joined U P shops. Enrollment reaches 241. Tardy marks total about 100 across grades and geometry class shows daily struggle with figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. Leamer
Fred King
Minnie Oldershaw
Misa Allen
Rush Hurt
Anna Stuht
Also Mentioned on This Page
J.R. Merifield
Granneman_ Bldg
James Tucker
Catler
M. J. Sanders
Callahan
D. J. Scanlan
Rose Street
Opera House
Fred Busby
California
Agenta
Selz
Oberfelders
V. F Kucera
A. K. Greenler
Burling
Margaret J. Winter
Garwin
Iowa
D. M. Atchison
Dan
Mark
McLernon’s
U. P. Telegraph Office
Roundhouse
Davey
Hugh
Danforth
City Meat Market
Charles Troginitz
Peninsular Stores and Ranges
Woodmanse
Call and
Xe Wright
D. Lyon
Union Pacific Land Agent
Mostottice
M. O. Sager
Carlson’s Ice Cream
J. P. Lingaard
U. P. Depot
C. D. Essig
J. W. Nelson
Harper Block
C. J. Osborn
Alfred Peats & Co
Chicago
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