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Newspaper
The Sidney Republican
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1901
Page
1
Christmas events are celebrated across Sidney churches with appropriate observances marking the occasion. Worshipers participate in services and activities highlighting the holiday season.
Sidney churches celebrated a joyous Christmas with shared planning by Sunday schools led by pastors and superintendents. Methodist services featured Rev. Gilpin and a grand Nativity scene. Lutheran and Catholic masses drew large crowds with choral the music and Santa visits. Episcopal and Christian rites noted the absence of a tree due to Holy Innocence observances as parishioners enjoyed solemn sermons and heartfelt carols.
Eva and Mildred Miles hosted twenty two children at their parents home on Christmas day. A program of recitations and songs unfolded in the library beside a festively adorned tree. Santa Claus spoke of troubles and handed out gifts from a large box, as the children voted Christmas favored to Fourth of July by 19 to 3.
Mase Mass will be celebrated at the Catholic church on the Feast of the Circumcision in January at 9 a m. Father Blood left Friday to attend outside duties at Paxton Ogala Oshkosh and Chappell. no services will be held at Steady church. He returns next Tuesday evening.
The fragment lists Mc Mullan's as a place to trade or buy, promising best flour in town and low prices. It mentions cash or trade and hints at a sales pitch for rye or other goods, though several words are garbled.
A Gleaner from Exchanges column reviews current events of the week with notes on cattle diseases affecting livestock. The report captures symptoms, spread, and preliminary responses by farmers and veterinarians.
In a warm dry season cattle suffered a new sore mouth disease called black tongue. It caused salivation, mouth ulcers, fever up to 105 degrees, and limp movement. Cows showed reduced milk while flesh declined. Isolation and soft foods aided recovery. milk from affected cows was forbidden for calves. By December 1 the illness seemed to have vanished.
Within the last two years occasional reports from various regions describe a disease in cattle resembling lump jaw. In recent months the reports have increased. Investigation shows the disease differs from true lump jaw in key aspects, requiring further study by the department.
Christmas day began with a 5 a.m. song service at Rev. Burgquist’s residence, followed by gifts for church children. Miss Kate Nelson, a Kimball teacher, visits family here. Various locals and guests from Sidney, Denver, Big Springs, and Pine Bluffs spend holidays with relatives, including cattle shipments to Omaha and Jes Hornaday visits.
Carl Middleatadt from a Lodgepole ranch arrived Monday to meet his son Gus at Camp Clarke precinct for Christmas. A citizen informed him Gus had recently broken a leg in an accident, and the news left the old man distressed, saying the revelation would spoil their Christmas together.
Review notes a high spirited satire with human emotion and moral tone. The company is praised for fitting Jerusha into the role with capable performances and engaging, refreshing humor.
Charles Hutchinson of Hedington visited on Monday to shop for Christmas. He claimed local goods were in good order and cattle weathered the storm well. A brief odd exchange occurred when he invited the writer to McMullen's for a cigar.
Miss Anna Gray Clark of Ogalala visited Tuesday. Clark edits the Keith County News and is active in Western Nebraska Educational Association. She is deeply involved in educational work and newspaper publishing in the region.
A vintage ad touts a wide mix of useful and ornamental items for gifts, listing bed spreads table linen lace curtains silk mufflers embroidered handkerchiefs pocket books gloves boxes patterns silk waists and many more at moderate prices for the Festal Season.
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