21 Apr 1894
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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1894
Page
1
A terse retail note offers to duplicate or reduce 200 catalogue prices and cut delays and expressage. The firm claims good faith and invites customers who have ordered from abroad to try them to see the savings and faster service.
The Supreme Court reversed the district court in the Martin Miles election contest, ending a protracted clash. Judge DeCastro faced criticism for earlier findings, and the piece notes the political tensions around the Sidney Gang. Arbor Day will be observed Monday by Sidney schools and citizens, with Secretary J Sterling Morton remembered as the founder. State Superintendent Goudy invites youths to write about Arbor Day activities and tree planting.
Victor Hearn and Albert Wades are absent from the First Primary. Fanny Brown returns after a short absence. Lulu Wymer entered the Second Primary this week. Intermediate department attendance remains very low due to measles and mumps, with Lyman Boyer noted. John Hastings, Harry and Lucy Jones returned to Grammar. Botany class began analyzing April showers. Physicists made artificial ice. Sidney may open an artificial ice plant. Arbor Day to be celebrated Monday. Department benches strive to improve over last year. Literary Society program for April 6, 1804 lists many recitations, music, and readings by students including Boyer, Meladden, Hull, Mesadden, Wood, Slinger, Kellams, Eckert, and Green.
A flock of cattle branded with an O T on the right side and a ear hole were seen scattered near Li Poor Nebraska. The owners are urged to identify and recover the animals from the area reported.
A wedding took place Thursday at 8 30 p m at the home four miles east of Redington uniting Isaac N Sughes and Frances Nunn. Rev Wagoner officiated with many friends present. Guests enjoyed a repast, then music and conversation lasted past midnight. The report blends local social details with miscellaneous notes about neighbors and town happenings.
Sidney agent LD Lyon markets Union Pacific lands in Western Nebraska offering 10 year terms with one tenth down. Lands near Sidney and Cheyenne County advertised as level or gently rolling with prices from 2.90 to 7.0 per acre, credit at 7 percent interest. Agents promise access to land across Cheyenne and adjacent counties with viewable tracts and local familiarity.
District Court with Judge William Neville presiding heard guilty pleas from Thomas Dennahan and Peter Abies for burglary. The session covered election law issues involving Leroy Martin and James Ragan, with ongoing disputes over ballot printing and alleged political manipulation amid a controversial trial proceeding.
SR. Lamont offers stud service at Lawrence Fork ranch near Redington Nebraska for 1894 season. Fee ten dollars to insure mare in foal with payment due upon foal proof. Mares kept free for ten months, then one dollar per month after. Owners may contact BE Doran, L. O., Sidney Neb. Meanwhile Mr and Mrs IL Haxby visit Commissioner and Mrs Atkins for the week.
A newspaper notice states Obverfelder & Co offer overcoats suits underwear and hats at actual cost to 1000 customers. The call to action urges buyers to act quickly to take advantage of the limited sale of all goods at cost.
Attention horse men. A ten dollar insured call to breed to Intruder a standardbred stallion registered S87 at Radcliffs barn Sidney Web before arranging for service in 1804. Intruder, sired by Idol 44, descends from Hambletonian 10 and Harry Clay 45. He stands 17 hands, 1320 pounds, bay with black points, a fine action and blood. A small service fee of ten dollars is charged to meet times and insure unexpelled breeding. We will show the horse to parties and at all times.
Dan McKee offers carload of ground corn oats and bro and shorts at reasonable figures. Ladies invited to shop while sales clerk Sulncy Justval and W W Pease present a complete line of glassware and crockery.
Country news brief from Weyerts Nebraska dated April 16, 1804 notes irrigation for crop security and urges testing of the area irrigation project. Local items include families moving, stock losses from a blizzard, Weyerts and Cratts families, and merchants Cornelijn and Dorkee offering lower prices and expanding trade. Gardens and corn planting begin as stone houses near completion.
An 1844 field note from La Peer Nebraska mentions a day in the valley with Perna Aethvity as the order of the day and water diverted toward Luccanalle.
Hundreds of acres are being sown as newcomers and prospectors flood in. Ed Schicher and Keith Oliver cultivate ground for irrigation, smoothing land to boardlike finish. Art Oliver, ditch rider, and Pete Van Gorder with a prized horse reflect bustling canal growth. vine crops, canal construction, and school bond votes mark a lively period near La Peer and Sidney.
In Grand Prairie Nebraska on April 17 1804 farmers report a foot of rain with six inches of growth. Cattle buyers are active and prices are low as many cattle change hands. Local residents attend district and March courts and sound concerns about county funds. A K Greenlee moved his barn to town and will relocate his well. Sunday school reorganized at the Grand Prairie church with preaching every other Sunday.
O M James of Silverthorn Neb seeks information about three cows branded Tee bar on right hip. Notify O M James with any details on their location or ownership.
Take Notice a broad trespass warning is issued on the ranch with legal action threatened. Local items report a fine against a lawyer for loud language, Miss M Alleen Lyster’s Kansas visit, Col Wisner aiding Cheyenne county, Dr E B Longquist of Bayard dies, interment planned in Durand Wisconsin, and a pumpkin versus corn remark about farming.
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