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125 Years Sept. 29, 1896 A log house on the farm of W.H.C. Goode, two miles north of Houston, was destroyed by fire early this morning. The origin of the f

Out of the past June 26, 1896 Sidney stands a good chance of being in darkness come next Wednesday, the date the present contract with Sidney Electric Co. runs out. Council considered the matter at a special session last night and declined to accept the proposed contract, calling for 10 years at a rate of $100 per light per year. This is an increase of $10 per year per light over the present contract. Council proposed an offer of a contract for three years at $90 per light per year. Mr. Hanely, secretary of the electric company, refused to accept the contract, saying the company could not aff...