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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1908
Page
7
A resident announces intent to run for re-election as county commissioner for the second district, pending approval by Cheyenne County Republicans at the September primary.
Henry E. Gapen announces his candidacy for re election as Cheyenne County Nebraska County Attorney subject to Republican Primary.
Land valuations rise across forty counties while eight drop and thirty-one stay the same as the State Board of Equalization adjusts assessments. Cheyenne County shows higher values with a ten percent increase, boosting county and state revenues. The article highlights strong agricultural prospects, health, industry, and regional pride.
The Platte Valley News and Bridgeport Blade merge under Bridgeport New Blade. The union preserves good features of both papers and eliminates their faults. Citizens expect greater prosperity from a single, strong local paper supported by the town and surrounding area.
Jimmie Mitchel sprains ankle when a horse falls with him. Socials include a Lawn party by Country Culture club and a wedding dance at Vernon Nelson’s Sidney Draw home. Gavin Williams solicits ranchmen while a government water inspector investigates irrigation. A buggy overturn injures Mr Bennet. Sol Hammel helps. Grain crops harmed by hail. weather favorable for hay.
Miss Mable Halston left Saturday night for Cheyenne to visit friends and relatives. Mr Perkins and Tom went to Sidney for dental work. Mrs George Rubter is on the sick list. Our printing press ran past June 80 and we could not report last week. Mr Hedges hauled lumber. Eugene Foster was sick but improving as we go to press. Mr Brmke and daughter Carrie went to Sidney Saturday. Earnest and Augusta Rubter joined a fishing party in the West End last Sunday.
John Null passes through en route to Sidney after a month at the Nelson ranch in Sextorp while Tom Quinn travels for business. Mesara Dalton and Bowen visit Sidney. Mrs. Bowen visits the Ward ranch near Ickes. A fishing party chaperoned by Mr and Mrs Matthews enjoys sunny Lodgepole banks. Jackson's Furniture Store advertises phonographs and clocks on easy payments.
Regular services at Trinity Lutheran church next Sunday with Rev. J. W. Ball addressing the congregation. Louis M. Gundeman, pastor, and J. G. Search of Trowbridge & River Co. arrived to finalize transfer of water works bonds to the company with the Board of Trustees.
Frank Clinton joins U P as fire knocker. John Johnson returns to ash pit after weeks of rent. Berry of North Platte visits the shops. E H Harriman passes through on a special train after buying the Gould system. Engineer McGuire pulls the special to Cheyenne on 118. John Clark returns after three weeks off with a sore arm. Fred Dudley goes trout fishing in the mountains. Several young engineers begin rune amid rush. older ones on vacation.
The Kansas City Journal advertises a kids campaign offering a magic lantern with 50 views to any boy or girl who recruits eight new subscribers at 25 cents each, totaling two dollars, plus full payment and names. Also notes J M Jackson & Co receiving a third car of furniture this week since opening day.
Legal advertisements announce a proposed Nebraska constitutional amendment to sections of Article six relating to the judiciary. It outlines court composition and terms for Supreme Court judges, election timing, Chief Justice duties, salaries, and confirmation by voters at the November 3, 1908 election.
A 1900 speech excerpt warns the nation will fail to uphold the spirit of liberty if the courage to preserve the republic wanes. The remarks were delivered by W J Bryan during a Welcoming the Bryan Home event with the Guerde and Traveling Men's Club after the National Convention.
The timetable lists westbound trains including Overland Limited No. 1 at 8:15 p m and Los Angeles Limited No. 7 at 11:35 p m. Eastbound trains show No. 2 Overland Limited and No. 8 Los Angeles Limited with various evening or early morning times. Freight Nos. 61 and 54 carry passengers to scheduled stops. Cities include Lincoln Omaha Chicago St Joseph Kansas City St Louis Denver Helena Ivette Portland Salt Lake City San Francisco and more western points.
A contest affidavit by William James challenges homestead entry 440 made Oct 10 1902 by Alex Gustafson for land in Section 4 Township 15 Range 52 Cheyenne County Nebraska. Gustafson allegedly never resided or cultivated the land and has abandoned it. Hearings set for Sept 4 1907 and Sept 8 1908 in North Platte and Sidney, with publication ordered due to no personal service.
On December 16 1906 the undersigned bought delinquent taxes on real estate in Cheyenne county Nebraska southeast part of Section 18 Township 16 Range 52 with post 1906 taxes paid. Owner of record is Charles Erickson. Redemption period ends December 19 1908 after which the Treasurer's deed may be issued. July 30 1908.
On November 16, 1908 the undersigned purchased private tax sale in Cheyenne County Nebraska for 1904 and 1905 taxes. The property in Cheyenne is in the Southwest quarter of section 2 township 16 range 52 west. Taxes paid for 1906 and 1907. Owner of record appears as Andrew Anderson. Redemption period ends November 17, 1908.
The undersigned announces purchase of real estate at private tax sale in Cheyenne county Nebraska for years 1901 to 1905. Property includes south half of the northwest quarter and lots 3 and 4, section 2, township 16, range 52. Redemption ends November 11, 1908. after that date a Treasurer's deed will be applied for.
C J Beedle purchased a tax sale certificate for the southwest quarter of section 18, township 16, range 52 in Cheyenne County Nebraska. The land was taxed to Charles Erickson 1902 to 1905 and sold for 1902 1905 taxes. redemption ends November 15 1908. after that a tax deed will be sought by C J Beepner purchaser of the certificate.
Notice to non residents and interested parties that J Beedle purchased a tax sale certificate on land described as the southeast quarter of section 9, township 16, range 52 in Cheyenne County Nebraska. Redemption expires November 13, 1908, after which a tax deed will be issued. Also an order of hearing on administration for August Erickson estate with appearance date August 11, 1908 in The Sidney Telegraph.
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