Old Plantation at the Midway and a Variety of Odd Sights
A special guide describes the Old Plantation with a coon cage and Aunt Jennina Dooley at 107, a theater with buck and wing dance, a grand cake walk won by Brother Spence, and an Ostrich Farm from Southern California. It mentions an X Ray exhibit, a Monitor and Merrimac cyclorama, Pabet Brewing Co. in the Midway, and fluctuating lemonade prices amid vaudeville, all in a bustling fairground tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennina Dooley
Brother Spence
California
United States
Monitor
Enterprising Druggist Offers Dr King’s New Discovery
W F Bagsett now carries Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds at his drugstore. The remedy is advertised to cure asthma bronchitis hoarseness and all throat lung ailments. A free trial bottle or regular sizes 50 cents and 1.00 are offered with guarantee to cure or price refunded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Bagsett
Dr. King
Strawberry Plants for Sale at 250 per Hundred
Strawberry plants offered at 250 per hundred by W. H. Adams of Sidney Nebraska. Inquiries invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Adams
Sidney, Neb
Frontier Day at Cheyenne Draws Large Rail Fare Crowd
Crowds attended the Frontier Day celebration in Cheyenne last Monday and Tuesday thanks to a one fare rate. Many faced lodging shortages, with hundreds unable to find accommodations and some leaving after day one. A partial attendee list includes C. W. Klee and wife, Mack Radcliff and family, Louis Wasem and wife, Chas. Harper and wife, Dan Davison, Miss Mary Miller, and County Clerk Bullock among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
Tcket
C. W. Klee
Mack Radcliff
Louis Wasem
Thoroburg
Potter
Chas. Harper
Dan Davison
Mary Miller
Jas
Trinnier to Wed Miss Cochran in Omaha
J E Trinnier deputy treasurer and popular figure in Sidney traveled to Omaha with Miss Daisy Cochran and Mrs E C Smith to attend the Trans Mississipp ian Exposition. A license to wed was issued in Omaha on Tuesday signaling their marriage. The couple, amid local congratulation, plans a return after their wedding trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J E Trinnier
Daisy Cochran
E. C. Smith
Omaha
Joe
Miss Cochran
Sidney
Soldiers' Re Union secures travel rate across Wyoming and Nebraska
A rate of one and a third fare is set for the Soldiers' Re Union, valid west to Pine Bluffs Wyoming and east to North Platte. The Sidney Band will likely reorganize and accept the offer to perform during the five days, adding incentive for visitors. Rosewater of the Omaha Bee plans to attend, and the program schedule will be issued next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Bluffs
Wyo
North Platte
Sidney
Nebransk
Rosewater
Omaha Bee
Rival trotters Tenpins and Flora E race for $200 purse
The Scott's Bluff county fair opens with a horse race between Tenpins and Flora E, longtime turf rivals, contesting a $200 purse. The Bayard Transcript notes changes. Harry Wisner retires and Col F O Wisner resumes writing. Chapel residents fund a church and plan an option on halos. Lincoln Evening Post closes due to falling receipts. North Platte residents prepare a welcome for Con E boys returning from battle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tenpins
Flora E
Scott’s Bluff
Bayard Transcript
Harry Wisner
Col
F. O. Wisner
Chappel
Lincoln Evening Post
North Platte
Con. E
How to Look Good through Healthy Organs
Advice claims appearance hinges on liver stomach and kidney health. Promotes Electric Bitters as a tonic purifying blood and curing pimples blotches and boils. Claims direct stomach liver and kidney action with a good complexion and a 60 cent bottle at W F Bassett's drugstore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Bassett
Hay for Sale Near Camp Clarke
For sale hay standing on a farm near Camp Clarke. Open to any buyer interested in The seller is W. P. Milea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Clarke
W. PB
Milea
Weather and farm news from Weyertn county column
Special correspondence from Weyertn county reports unusually warm weather and a frost on September 5. Corn drying up sharply, expected lower yields. Local names note new arrivals Windsheimer and a boy, Pred Bakers new arrival a boy, and Miller Bauer purchase of J I C horse power threshing machine to improve local threshing. Mrs Bavers injured by a horse and cart but escape serious harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman
Geo. Folkerts
Hayes County
Neb
Ben Jurgens
Geo. Albright
Bavers
Bauer
Cold weather welcomes a warm week and watermelons rise
The article notes cool weather arriving after a very warm period and watermelons becoming a focal point as scarcity grows. It mentions Rev. Merryman delivering his last sermon of the conference year, a well attended League, and wishes for continued good work. A girl arrived at John Nunn's home, and Fred Gilman left for the mountains for scenery. Several locals, including Mr. Skinner and Rev. Wagoner, move to new houses, and Father Nunn suffers a serious golf-like accident. J. W. Hughes and T.S. Mackie travel for visits and an Exposition trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merryman
John Nunn
Fred Gilman
J. S. Crigier
Kemp
R. S. Thompson
Belmont
J. W. Hughes
Horsecreek
Wyoming
T.S. Mackie
Social notes from Sidney visits and farming activity
Special Correspondence reports Mise Marie Johnson visiting Sidney with sister Alma. Harry King of Sidney visited friends on the river. G J Hunt shipped cattle to market with R S Thompson. Ernest Beebee visited from Lapeer. Asa Renneburg and Pat Rolan near end haying. Weather turns dry and vegetation shows strain. George Haxby and Anna Rowlan visited Mrs Jotiason and daughter. Julia Cramer called on Mrs Brown at Cedar Creek ranch. Young people appear aged as rag excitement ends after the Fourth two months past.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise Marie Johnson
Alma
Sidney
Harry King
G. J. Hunt
R. S. Thompson
Ernest Beebee
Lapeer
Asa Renneburg
Pat Rolan
George Haxby
Anna Rowlan
J Jotiason
North Platte
Julia Cramer
Brown
Cedar Creek Ranch
Youthful Thieves Target Sidney Ranches
Two boys aged about 14 and 16, said to be brothers, came to Sidney seeking work. One worked for Milo Webster and the other for Rudolph Perso, who lent him a horse. They later broke open a trunk, stole a revolver and other items, and rode off on two stolen horses. A sighting near Nelson's at Greenwood prompted a sheriff's search, but no trace was found and the youths remain at large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Milo Webster
Rudolph Perso
Mr. Perso
Mr. Webster
Nelson's
Greenwood
Joint Debate Set for Sidney Senate Candidates
A letter from N P McDonald of Kearney confirms a joint debate in Sidney between Norris Brown and W L Greene for the Big Sixth congressional race. The meeting is scheduled for September 22 with both candidates considered strong speakers and questions to be discussed from Republican and Populist viewpoints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. P. McDonald
Kearney
Sidney
Norris Brown
W. L. Greene
Congress
Big Sixth
Land Transfers Recorded in Cheyenne County Clerk’s Office
This week the Cheyenne County Clerk recorded multiple land transfers. Clara M Adams to Lora Adams 160 acres in Potter precinct for 400. Lida Elliott to Jacob Marsh 80 acres in Lin precinct for 200. Ben R Davin and wife to Frank C Dermont 160 acres for 1.00 and other valuable considerations. John A Wilcox to Alice E Slawson 160 acres for 425. D W White and wife to John W Bowersock 160 acres and adjacent south lot for 200. Thus Burrows and wife to Milton Ahrens 3200 for net section 31 in 14n 49w.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne County
Clara M. Adams
Lora Adams
Pottter
Ida Rv
Potter Precinct
Lida Elliott
Koscinako
Jacob Marsh
Lin
Ben R. Davin
Chicago
Frank C
Dermont
Nwd
Lin R
John A. Wilcox
Deuel County
Alice E. Slawson
Western Nebraska Veterans Re Union bids for concessions
Bids are invited for concessions at the Tenth Annual Re Union of the Western Nebraska Veterans in Sidney in September 2024. Options include restaurant first and second choices, ice cream and lemonade stand, fruit candy nuts and cigar stand, plus other desired concessions. Suitside rooms provided. Bids due by noon September 14 to Adjutant A J Haskell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Nebraska Veterans
Sidney
A. J. Haskell
Reduced Rates to Grand Encampment Mining District Wyoming
The Union Pacific offers one fare round trip plus 5.00 from all Kansas Nebraska Colorado and Utah points to Rawlins Wyoming. Tickets available on 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 information contact E R Breisch, Agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific
Kansas
Nebraska
Colorado
Utah
Rawlins
Wyo
Grand Encampment
E. R Breisch
Remedy That Would Be In Every Home
Snow Liniment delivers rapid relief for lame back rheumatism soreness neuralgia bruises and strains and is effective for animals. R E Morse a traveling salesman from Galveston Texas reports two bottles cured three months rheumatism. No substitute advertised. Price 50 cents. Sold at Scanlan's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Morse
Galveston
Texas
Ballard
Scanlan’s
Fusion Friction Marks Democratic Primaries at Court House
In a clash over endorsing the populist nominee a tie vote left assessor and related offices blank. O'Kane and McFadden win nominations for assessor and justice of the peace, while fusion talks proceed with delegates chosen for county conventions and a meeting with populists and free silver Republicans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Just O'Kane
Hugh McFadden
A. J. Haskell
Henry Bockstadter
Sidney
John Hart
Dr. Stewitts
C. P. Chambers
H. Hoffmeyer
Mack Radcliff
Dan Kelley
Jas. O'Kane
A. Armstrong
A. B. Chase
H. Bettendorf
John Phillips
V. Williams
Free Silver Republicans
Stewitts
D. R. Snyder
Henry Snider
Mr. O'Kane
Mesérs
O'Kane
Jas. Tucker
J. W. Etter
Gua Wellner
Cyrus Stewart
Henry Snyder
Z. H. McCombs
Engine House
Confersnva
Meeting by chance uncovers long separated brothers at exposition
J W Harper and a Conway Springs banker discover they are brothers after a chance recognition at the Trans Miss Exposition Morish Temple. The reunion follows fourteen years apart and proves to be a gratifying moment for both men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.W. Harper
Harper
Conway Springs
Kas
School Notes Opens With Quiet Order and Hopeful Start
The school began Monday in a business-like manner with pupils occupying prior seats after promotions. New assignments were completed by noon, with first primary at twenty eight pupils and Mr. Nelson's room at twenty one bright faces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson
Unclaimed Letters in Sidney Post Office 1898
Advertised letter list for the week ending September 10 1898 notes unclaimed Gents Cordill Corning Dixon Ingram Magill Phillips Sanders Saunders Shaw Stone and Clement. Ladies Downs Mamie Slonicker Mrs. Persons urged to call and state they are advertised. CHya S Callahan P M
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Nebraska
Overland Route Pullman Sleepers to Pacific Coast
Daily service on Union Pacific Overland Route with Pullman Palace Sleepers Dining Cars and upholstered tourist cars. Connects Colorado Wyoming Utah Idaho Montana and Pacific Coast points with first and second class accommodations. For rates and information contact agent E. Kt. Breisch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri River
California
Puget Sound
Union Pacific
Colorado
Wyoming
Utah
Idaho
Montana
Pacific Coast
E. Kt. Breisch
Demand for Settlement on Outstanding Accounts
All parties owing me by note or otherwise are urged to come forward and settle immediately or risk having their accounts turned over to an attorney for collection.
For Sale or Rent: 160 Acres at Camp Clarke
For sale or rent 160 acres of land at Camp Clarke located within a quarter mile of the bridge or along a side of the river. Note mentions three cattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Clarke
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Redington
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Hallard
Temple of Knowledge
Bryan Democracy
Alger
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Troesne
Cuba
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McKinley
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