Old Soldiers' Re union Plans in Sidney
The executive committee and local veterans prepare for a five day reunion in Sidney with a post clean up, band music, and an itemized program to be announced next week. Prominent figures invited include gubernatorial candidates M L Hayward W A Poynter Norris Brown H M Grimes and others from North Platte Omaha Kearney Madison Ord Fremont Lincoln and Neleigh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
M. L. Hayward
W. A. Poynter
Norris Brown
Kearney
H. M. Grimes
W. C. Elder
John Evans
W. Wilcox
North Platte
J. L. Webster
Omaha
W. L. Greene
W. V. Allen
Madison
Peter Mortenson
Ord
T. L. Matthews
Fremont
F. O. Feltz
Ogallala
W. R. Jackson
Lincoln
WN. D. Jackson
Neleigh
W. F. Porter
Comprehensive government exhibit at Trans-Mississippi Exposition
SPECIAL TO THE TELEGRAPH describes the government exhibit as the most complete and interesting at the Exposition. It highlights the Army display with life-like figures, uniforms from 1820 to modern times, medical and hospital models, and war trophies including the first Spanish flag captured in Cuba. It also covers agricultural charts, Interior and Yellowstone Park displays, Indian and Alaska showcases, and State portraits from Washington to McKinley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Trans-Mississippi
Army
Navy
U. S. Army
Artillery
Cavalry
West Point
Greeley Martin
Cuba
Co. B
22Nd Infantry
Agricultural Department
United States
Department of the Interior
Yellowstone Park
Gaul
A. D
Alaska
Department of State
George Washington
McKinley
Postal Exhibit Showcases U S Treasury Mint and Mail History
A vivid display highlights the U S Treasury and Mint pride with stamps from many nations, mail coaches from 1868, and models of mail ships like the Yale and the Paris. It features the postal service dog Curney and a myriad of odd mail items, plus exhibits from the Smithsonian, U S Fish Commission, and Navy vessels including the Maine. The scene is framed by patriotic notes on American progress and a Mexican band performance adds ambience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern
Atlantic
Rocky Mountain
Garfield
Arthur
Sherman
Yale
Paris
Michigan
Navy Department
Baltimore
Petrel
Texas
Monterey
Maine
United States
Frontier Pay One Fare Round Trip From Sidney
Frontier Pay offers a round trip fare of 83.70 from Sidney with twenty five or more buyers. Tickets valid September 4 and 5 with return by September 7. agent listed as E. R. Breisch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
E. R. Breisch
Arnica Salve Promises Cures for Skin Ailments at 25 Cents
Bocklen’s Arnica Salve advertised as the best valve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions with a promise of piles cure or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by W F Bassett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Bassett
Death of John LaMunyon W Bassett's Brother-in-law in Salt Lake City
Telegram reports the death of John LaMunyon son of Sidney and brother-in-law to Bassett. Former Colorado Midland engineer died Thursday morning in St. Luke's hospital Salt Lake City of typhoid fever. Survived by wife four children his parents in Dumont Colo and a brother professor at Lincoln University. Body brought to Sidney on No. 2. funeral at Episcopal church at 2 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Fr. Bassett
John LaMunyon
Salt Lake City
Utah
St. Luke’s Hospital
Sidney
Bassett
Colorado Midland
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Dumont
Colo
Lincoln University
Episcopal Church
Graveyard Ceded to Sidney in Kem and Greene Deal
The North Platte Tribune notes a 30 000 graveyard grant in Sidney secured by Congressman Kem and Greene. It calls the 8 by 10 plot the result of six years of legislative effort and urges Sidney to care for the cemetery, highlighting salaries paid by the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Kem
Greene
North Platte Tribune
Bayard Fair Postponed to October 6 and 7
Dr. J. H. Long secretary of the Bayard Fair association announces the annual fair has been postponed due to the busy season. The event will now be held on October 6 and 7 instead of September 15 and 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Long
Bayard Fair Association
Bridge Brevities Note West-Bridge Condition
The report notes a bad bridge condition with heavy local use of the ford east of the structure and frequent fishing. Various residents and visitors pass through or visit nearby spots including the Hive and Bee Hive and several named individuals are listed as present during the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis
Pumpkin Creek
Roy
Mamie Lyman
Geo. Lee
R. P. Scott
Mrs. Young
Misa Lizzie
Voyage Diary from Cavite Harbor During the Dewey Victory
Frank J. Bordwell describes a thirty two day voyage ending at Cavite Harbor near Manila in July 1898. He notes landing plans, Dewey's capture of the fort, anticipated American control of Manila, and daily camp life amid heat, disease risks, guard duty, and native encounters. He expresses patriotism and hope for reunion on native soil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator
Cavite
Manila
Dewey
United States
Merritt
Honolulu
Frank J. Bordwell
Heroic act saves child as man is injured at Glendo station
Allen Laughlin, a Glendo ranchman, sprang onto the tracks when his four year old son darted onto the line as a northbound train neared Glendo station. He shoved the child to safety but was struck by the locomotive and badly injured his hip. He was taken home for medical care and is not believed to be fatally hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Cheyenne Tribune
Enos Laughlin
Cheyenne
Northern
Glendo Station
Allen Laughlin
Glenda
Delighted neighbors honor newlyweds with silver tea set
A large gathering of friends and neighbors surprised Mr. and Mrs. Jas L McIntosh by hosting a cosy evening last Monday. J T L McIntosh spoke for the group, presenting a fine silver tea set as a token of esteem. Guests enjoyed cards and a late lunch after which everyone departed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. L. McIntosh
J T L. McIintosh
Stevenson
Kate Phillips
I. McIatosh
L. Neubauer
Surgeon George McCreary Dies at Sea Aboard Catalina
United States army surgeon George McCreary died August 2 aboard the steamship Catalina returning from Santiago. Cause was dysentery after yellow fever attack. Former fort post doctor, last post surgeon before troops left. From New York. lived in Cheyenne six months. Aged 45, unmarried, highly popular at Sidney. Buried at sea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George McCreary
United States Army
Catalina
Santiago
New York
Cheyenne
Sidney
Eight year old bitten by rattlesnake near north divide
Mary Sanders daughter of J E Sanders was bitten on the calf by a rattlesnake Friday while playing in the garden. Home remedies were tried and she was taken to Sidney for medical care where she is recovering. Local note warns rattlers more dangerous in hot weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Sanders
J. E. Sanders
North Divide
Sidney
Real Estate Transfers Filed in Cheyenne County Clerk Office
Two deeds recorded in Cheyenne county list transfers. John WU Long and A O Taylor acquire two Bayard township lots for 31 dollars 50 cents. Swan Johnson and wife of Mercer Illinois to David H Frisbie of Galesburg Illinois a half interest in section 25 township 2 south range 16 west Cheyenne county containing 320 acres for 2000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyanne County
John WU. Long
A. O. Taylor
Bayard
Swan Johnson
Mercer
Lil
David H. Frisbie
Galesburg
Tfl
Cheyenne County
Buckeye Pile Ointment Claims Quick Cure
Tabler's Buckeye Pile Ointment promises relief from blind, bleeding and itching piles with immediate effect and a prompt cure. It is marketed as a safe, radical non operative treatment containing buck eye extract and offered in 50 cent bottles or 75 cent tubes, mail order available from Scanlan's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scanlan’s
Cheyenne County Ranchers Face Bountiful Year of Alfalfa
The column notes Cheyenne county farmers seeing better conditions over the past two years with ranchers shifting from subsistence farming to cattle. Irrigated crops like oats barley and corn prosper, while non irrigated fields need rain. Winter feed secured and grain bins overflowing as Nebraskans enjoy munificent abundance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Omaha
Phillipines
Milwaukee
Schlitz Company
W. Oosterhoudt
T. B. Dawson
Sammy Sweet
North River
Cheyenne
Nebraska
Cheyenne County
G A R Encampment Trip Reduced Fare Notice
For the Annual Encampment of the G A R at Cincinnati in September the Union Pacific offers a greatly reduced round trip fare from Sidney of 29.00. Tickets must read via the Union Pacific. For timetable details contact E R Breisch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Union Pacific
Sidney
E. R. Breisch
Reduced Rail Fare to Grand Encampment District Wyoming
The Union Pacific offers one fare round trip plus 5.00 from all points in Kansas Nebraska Colorado and Utah to Rawlins Wyoming. Tickets on sale the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of May June July August September October and November. Daily stage line between Rawlins and Grand Encampment except Sundays. For details contact agent B R Breisch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific
Kansas
Nebraska
Colorado
Utah
Rawlins
Wyo
Grand Encampment
B. R Breisch
Land for SALF OR RENT at Camp Clarke 160 acres
Auction notice for 160 acres of land at Camp Clarke near the river bridge south side. Property offered by A B Kelsey of Mountain Home India. Auctions held every first and third Saturday monthly at the Auction Room conducted by F Kucera as Auctioneer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Clarke
A.B. Kelsey
Mountain Home
India
V. F. Kucera
For Sale Twenty Five White-face Calves
For sale twenty five white-face early calves. For particulars inquire of H. H. Banpy Sidney Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Banpy
Sidney
Neb
Public Auction Notice for Sidney Sale on September 3
I will offer at public auction on Saturday September 3 in Sidney all my personal property. The sale features items from the estate and will take place at the designated auction site with terms to be announced. Potential bidders are invited to inspect the property prior to bidding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
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Mok
Franklin Pierce
Li Hung Chang
U.S. Treasury
Mint
England
Cuke
Smithsonian Institute
U.S. Fish Commission
Frontier Pay
Buffalo Bill's
Bocklen
Bayard Fair
Mr. DeVault
Mr. Seamiller
Belmont
Bert Bates
Lodgepole
Lee Nunn
McClosky
R. H. Willis
Ray Brownrigg
Miss Kelly
Amanda Squires
Misses Youngs
Mike
Chas Hagerty
Misses Hagerty
Missee Young
Frank Hardwell
Was
Tabler
Ing District
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