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Newspaper
The Sidney Republican
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1902
Page
1
The Callahan building chimneys crumble due to settling while EI McFadden opens a neat short order counter in the former Bank of Nebraska building. Various locals travel, trade, and attend court as cattle, farming, and entertainment news fill Sidney.
The Walter Baker & Co Chocotte firm from Dorchester Massachusetts sent travelling representative Mr Tucker with two young ladies as Trade Mark demonstrators. They served cocoa at Greenlee Benson and James Monfullan stores on Monday and Tuesday to large crowds before traveling to Alliance for further demonstrations.
The county Judge’s office became the center of attention as a special detective from the Ex sheriff of Lincoln County, hired by Union Pacific, prosecuted coal thieves without regard to sex or race. The judge issued fines and costs, inviting settlement, and those involved facing legal action.
Washington notes report the Comptroller approves the application by John W Harpe Curtis D Essiz Charles Calahan Andrew K Greenlee PD J Scenlon and others to create the First National Bank of Sidney Inc with 25000 capital It is rumored the bank will absorb the Bank of Nebraska but no definite arrangement is made The move may end Ahrens long banking career in Cheyenne County health issues reduced his personal involvement The new bank comprises Sidney known gentlemen and starts under favorable circumstances
The Opere Heuse presents Lincoln J. Carter's Remember the Maine at Sidney Opera House on Wednesday Feb 19. The production promises lavish stage effects with fleets at sea and a moving monster ship, with elaborate arrangements to surpass previous Carter shows.
Editor Wolfe visits Sidney as foreman Chris Ellison and rancher Rube Lisco appear in town. Pie social at Young's hall draws large crowd. Bank talk in Lodge Pole, land buying by Persinger and Khose, and a marriage near Chappell. Community updates include travel, sales, and local prominent residents.
The article notes the Davison school closing on Friday January 31 and mentions residents such as Mr and Mrs Jgobu Willis returning from Denver. It also references Miss Annasabb of Redington, Jake Eckert, James Davison, Walt Reinmuth and cattle losses, and Jatoh Mayer selling a horse at the Pomeroy ranch.
Allance Nebraska February 18th event offers round trip tickets at one and one third fare for the round trip. For information contact M. A. SmomMan, Agent, Sidney Nebraska.
A reader notes enamel shoes priced at four dollars at McMuillan's comparing to a five dollar price in the cities, hinting at regional price differences.
Fragmentary ad notes willingness to place a piano in a home at a flexible price between 8300 and 1200. A sample call is requested and initials FG Brssw Db D appear as contact or author.
Miss Mable Fletcher visits Sidney friends while others report travel, taxes paid, and business trips. A masquerade at Redisty features John Nelson and a lively party. Gossip spreads about coal prospecting with no finds, while locals hope for better weather and more grinding grain at McMullan's.
Miss Oberfelder visited room 4 as a visitor. Peter Jessen returns to the high school after a week away. Mrs. Radcliff gave a plant to room 4 with more requested. Valentines boxes planned for the rooms. Frankie Schroeder and Emil Anderson absent from room 3. Eddie Griffith absent from high school due to sickness.
Oberfeder & Co reports the highest cash price paid for teachers orders, highlighting strong demand from school districts and educators seeking standardized materials and credentials. Proceedings indicate competitive bidding and rapid fulfillment for district contracts.
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