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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1902
Page
4
Sidney editor notes Hon. H. M. Grimes as a capable lawyer and trusted district judge who could win the Republican nomination and wide support in the Big Sixth. The paper also reports mandamus actions in Cheyenne County over assessor property valuations and criticizes the state tax system for undervaluing property and shifting burdens to the poor.
The Bloomington Advocate announces J. P. A. Black as a Republican gubernatorial candidate. A Bloomington resident since 1877 and Bloomington lawyer since then, he has lived in the state since 1860. Black backed by Fifth congressional district Republicans and a St. Louis 1896 National Convention delegate.
North Platte Tribune notes evidence of renewed efforts to renominate Congressman Neville. Though he hoped to avoid campaigning after illness, recovered health and stronger feelings push him toward another term, with warnings that a campaign could threaten his health and risk defeat.
A Nebraska Farmer writer hails alfalfa as the chief factor driving rising land values in Nebraska. He notes the crop thrives in every county, with vast state acreage and two regional farming focuses, eastern diversification and western livestock. He argues alfalfa’s wealth potential is not yet fully realized.
The western half of Nebraska, while not an agricultural zone, holds vast tillable lands. Alfalfa is highlighted as a high value forage crop, with forty acres yielding double feed value compared with corn and offering lucrative investment. Establishing good stands can be challenging, but once secured, alfalfa land commands high prices and is seen as a future mainstay for stock raising support.
The ladies of the Eastern Star Circle Providence Chapter No 108 held a pleasing social at the Masonic Temple on Wednesday evening with a large turnout of Masons and families. An enjoyable supper followed the games and music. The post office exterior is being brightened by Artist Chas Osborne.
On Friday evening Mr and Mrs Milton Ahrens honored their son Wadie with a party at their south town home. Progression Crokinole was played late followed by an elegant lunch and music. The guests praised it as the season’s most pleasant event.
The Illustrated Bee shows Cecil C. North of Bridgeport a State University student from Cheyenne County. He has been chosen as one of four Nebraska University delegates for a state debate against the University of Missouri. The inter-state contest will be held in Columbia Missouri on May 9. North is noted for high academic standing and a strong first inter-state debate is anticipated.
The First National Bank on Wednesday received authority from the comptroller of the currency to commence business. Bank notes will bear the number 6201. Construction of a fire proof vault and banking quarters began this week, with opening delayed until office furniture and fixtures from Chicago arrive around May 10. Sidney oil claimants in Wyoming's Uinta fields fear rising tensions as claim jumpers form a gang and threaten violence. Evanston vigilante committee formed to protect legitimate filers.
The piece notes late March cold and blizzards hindering farming, thinning stock, and fragile ranch conditions. It mentions Abrent Buss working for H. A Fecht, a Jacob Huss sale success with poor fencing, a Dalton post office idea, Sheriff Babb’s rabbit hunting, Elsie Pool’s school term, and local moves including Samz Jones and Pool families.
Gust Palmbride works for John Adams. John Nelson returned from Cheyenne last Monday. Mrs Will McAdam hosted a pleasant party Friday. Miss Myrtle Vandiver attended Kimball last Saturday and returned Sunday. Mr and Mrs Charles Hornaday went to Sidney Friday night and came back Sunday. Preaching at Potter schoolhouse Sunday at 1 00 a m by Rev D M Janes. J Johnson of Dix visited last Saturday. He lost cattle in the recent snow.
Daltons news notes several locals visiting and traveling. Pat Dalton of Clara visits Webster ranch. Milo Webster attends assessors meeting in Sidney. Will Morrow Martin Cape visit Planet ranch. Albert Morrow travels to Sidney and back. wolves trouble the area. a store may open in Dalton. Simla builds a fine stone school house with Miss Stevens teaching and plans for a dugout school house in Dalton. district plans a stone school and store openings this summer.
Mrs Lager recovered from a short illness this week and is active again. Julius Quandt of Union Valley visits with Thomas H. Epps. N. P. Nelson buys a new buggy and rides it in recent days. He was seen in these parts Sunday. Miss Anna Gustafson, two years with A. V.8. Pomeroy, was home Sunday. Frank Morris says Sidney streets and several sidewalks were clear one day this week while he rode a bad horse. John E. Burk has begun corn plowing with four horses. He digs the plow deep and does not do things by halves. Matilda Anderson, just back from California, visited Lager's this week and lingered on her way home from decorating the Swedish Lutheran Church.
Elmer Mayer was absent two days this week. James Davidson suffers rheumatism. Ed Mayer visited Nelson ranch folks. Reinmuth and Henry Mayer called on Mr Jackson. Mrs Neslund and Willie visited Bartling family. James Davison trip to Sidney. Mrs Ben Carter visited her parents. Mayer couple visited last week. Jake Eckert and Lillie Bergman guests of A Anderson family. Maud Davison and Lillie Bergman at Eckert's. Dance at Emmons Sanders home with Henry and John DeBrunner playing. A good time was had by all.
Pleasant View notes report cattle doing well in the area. Chas Lager hauls rock for a new house. Will Gustafson and John Gustafson visit homes and plan a windmill. Miss Matilda Anderson and Missy Delia Clyne visit friends. Fred Heimer’s wagon accident prompts care. Mrs. Higgins improves and a Lincoln sister visits.
Frank King from his ranch visited Bridgeport on Tuesday. Mort Smith of Irving and Ada Young departed for Denver and Denver last week. Ada Young left for Denver Monday. A W Atking and L Cunningham of Potter visited Bridgeport Thursday and Saturday respectively. Peter Benson of Sidney and Myrtle Irving visiting relatives in Irving this week. The W L Ayer and Mr Mrs Bartling attended the Woodman Ball in Sidney last week. C D Essig of Sidney was in town looking around.
Last Friday Mrs Wn Stillwell visits with daughter Mrs Carrie Haxby while Joe Trinnier moves to his new location. The village elected trustees Wm Lee F H Wilder J G Porter B L Neff and B A Sharp with 26 votes. Rev D L Schultz of the Baptist faith preaches and nightly meetings suggest plans for a new Baptist church.
Local briefs report Joan Anderson owning two pairs of twin calves and Charles Krause planning a homestead near Bronson. Mr Portrey finishes stone work on a west town house. Hans Christensen expands pasture by acquiring the Emmerson place. Several ranchers including Pomeroy Portrey Lyngholm and Pergo lose cattle amid ongoing activity around Bronson.
The Telegraph offers a two week deal: $3.50 value for $1.25 by mail delivery to one address in the county. Includes Omaha World-Herald one year $1.00, Good Housekeeping Illustrated $1.00, Orange Judd Farmer $1.00, and the Tug of War 10x36 inch picture 50 cents. All four delivered together to the same address.
The ad claims the Great Dismal Swamp area breeds malaria germs and that Electric Bitters destroy them and prevent typhoid. John Charleston of Byesville Ohio endorses the remedy after trying many others. Sold for 50 cents at druggists who guarantee satisfaction.
A four year stubborn leg ulcer on J. B. Orner of Franklin Grove III was healed by Bucklin's Arica Salve after doctors failed. The remedy is advertised as effective for boils burns bruises cuts corns scalds skin eruptions and piles and is sold at all drug stores.
In Cheyenne County Nebraska the matter of the estate of Thomas Emerson deceased. Cyrus Reed as administrator prays leave to render an account and a hearing is set for April 2 at 10 oclock in Sidney. He must publish notice in the Sidney Telegraph for two weeks prior. James Tucker County Judge.
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