Brute of Nebraskan County clerk accused in manuscript theft
An affidavit by a 16 year old Sidney Telegraph compositor in 1695 claims Cheyenne County Clerk C J Osborn offered hush money to obtain a manuscript piece from the paper. The exchange occurred near the Epworth League social, with Osborn pressing to tear from the “Homesteader” article and burn copies.
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Block
C.J. Osborn
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
Epworth League
Melon
Affant
Osborn
Fanny
Ilant
Afflant
Atflant
Affiant
Telegraph
Onbern
Charles Dick
James McMullan
Notary Pubile
Judicial Central Committee Meeting Announcement
Republican committeemen of Isth Judicial District are called to meet at Chap pell at 2 oclock p.m. on Saturday August 17th 18% for nominating a Republican candidate for Judge of the 5th Judicial District and other business. F. M. Girars, Chairman. F. P. Morgan, Secretary.
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Judicial Central Committee
Isth Judicial District
Chappell
Sth
Judicial District
Fi. M. Girars
F. P. Morgan
Comments on Sunday closing hurt Sid ney farmers and merchants
Farmers in this vicinity rely on Saturday trade with Sidney merchants who ship produce on Sundays. If markets close, livelihoods suffer and county costs rise in petty prosecutions. The piece attacks James McMullan and a local group, questions motives, and cites a $100 county expense. New York exchange notes on liquor questions.
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Sidney
James- Martin-Osborn-Ricker
James McMullan
McMullan
New York
Sunday liquor rules spark constitutional clash across reform circles
A reader letter traces a debate from the German American Reform Union and New York papers arguing that Sunday excise laws target liquor consumption rather than maintaining public order. The piece questions constitutional authority, religious liberty, and the idea of Sunday as a holy day, urging repeal or reform of such laws. HOMESTEADER signs off.
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Dem
New York
State of
Local Grievances Drawn Over County Book Sales
An 1895 letter from Eagle Precinct criticizes backers of Leroy Martin and W P Miles over selling county judge office books. The writer alleges favoritism and theft, questions Beercace at Lodge Pole, and hints at political rings led by Osborn and Miles. The piece voices outrage at county officer pay practices and calls for scrutiny of the new order.
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Eagle Precinct
Leroy Martin
Miles
Sidney
Lodge Pole
Jackson
Ricker
William Patrick Miles
Janetaries
Mear
Yankie Doodle Dandie
Literary Notes and Obscure Food Trends and Graves List
Captain Charles King’s Harper’s Round Table serial “Corporal Fred” to begin July 23 with other stories by James Otis and a Royalty travel piece. A diet fad denounces underground vegetables and praises air grown foods. August Midland Monthly previews outdoor content and beauty features. The August Art Amateur adds nature studies and woodwork guides. Graves of a Nation lists U.S. presidents’ burial places.
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Charles King
Harper's Round Table
National Guard
Fred
the Round Table
John Kilburne’s
James Otis
Dr. Rainsford
Demorest
Altar Society Meets at Mrs E Doran Home
Members of the Altar Society of the Catholic church are requested to meet at the home of Mrs E Doran on Monday evening August 5 1895 at 7 30 o clock Mars E Doran
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Altar Society of Catholic Church
E. Doran
Mars
Notice of stock sale near Sidney Nebraska
Legal advertisement describes several horses and a pony at a place 9 miles northeast of Sidney in section 3 township 17 range 47. Listed are a light gray mare about three years old, a brown mare about three years old, and a hay pony mare about six years old with specific markings and branding. Owner must be contacted to reclaim property and cover keeping expenses.
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My Place
Sidney
Jos Stefer
Aken
Bev Junaxsa
Notice for Publicatio n final proof by settler in Nebraska
Notice is given that Thomas Kuhy II has filed for final proof to support his land claim No. 3401 for section 12 in township 13 range 13. The hearing will be before the Register at Sidney Nebraska on September 7, 1995. Witnesses are Eric O Lif Charles M Lowe Adam Nichols and John Sefer from Lisco and Weyerts Nebraska. John M Adams Register.
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Eric O. Lif
Charies M. Lowe
Adam Nichols
Lisco
Nebr
John Sefer
Weyerts Nebraska
Jonn M. Adams
Sidney Neb
Seppnet
Elley Neb
Adelaide
Adelaide A. Cundiff
Ion
William N. Eaton
Roger John Thompson
Henry Wellenman
Sidney
Nebraska
Joan M. Adams
Michal Elssoss
Patrick Dunn
Willam
Bassett
Edward B Crawford
Camp Clarke
Joan M. Adame
No Trice For Publication Notice of Final Proof and Thistle Destruction
A series of public notices from Sidney Nebraska and Camp Clarke Nebraska discuss final proof for land claims. Adelaide A Comings and Frank I. King file intentions to prove residence and cultivation before local officers on specified dates. A non resident owner is reminded of thistle destruction duties with a seven day deadline.
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Official Paper
Sidney, Nob
Chas Callahan
Rite
Homesteader
Sidney Justice
Midland Monthly
Des Moines
Wisconsin
MacKenzie River
Vergennes
Mobile Bay
Rhenish
Prussia
Sonoma
Robert J. Wickenden
Paul di Longpre
Montague Marks
Union Square
George Washington
Mount Vernon
Virginia
John Adams
Quincy
Massachusetts
Thomas Jefferson
Monticello
James Madison
Montpelier
James Monroe
Richmond
John Quincy Adams
Quincy Massachusetts
Andrew Jackson
Nashville
Tennessee
Martin van Buren
Kinderhook
William Henry Harrison
North Bend
Ohio
John Tyler
James K. Polk
Zachary Taylor
Louisville
Kentucky
Millard Filmore
Buffalo
Franklin Pierce
Concord
New Hampshire
James Buchanan
Lancaster
Pennsylvania
Abraham Lincoln
Springfield
Illinois
Andrew Johnson
Greenville
Ulysses 8. Grant
Riverside Park
Rutherford B. Hayes
Columbus
James A. Garfield
Cleveland
Chester A. Arthur
Albany
Agust Ladies’ Home Journal
Peop
Ayer
Lan
M. E. Dewar
Liberty
Tex
Mantor Hancock
Lake City
Fla
Neres
Vusslaln Thistle
LTO
Winnister
Court House
Township
Autre
Willis Dre, Euui
Guar Uum Noc Preece
Postoffice
W.f.bassett
H. T. Doran Ladies’ and Children’s
Second Street
Sidney, Neb
Greenlee & Benson
General Merchandise
J.J. McIntosh
Geo. E. Taylor, Cuahlor
Homerican Bank
Europe
D. J. Scanlan
Siongy
A. W. Atkins
Rock Springs
Yand Prioc
Csi
Standard Oil Co
U. P
Rose Street
James W. Harris
Palace Barn
L. M. Halstead
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