Republican County Convention Venue Details
The article notes a place for holding the Republican County Convention and calls for those needed to be present for the proceedings.
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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1899
Page
4
The article notes a place for holding the Republican County Convention and calls for those needed to be present for the proceedings.
The Nebraska Republican electors are to send county delegates to a convention in Omaha on the 71st day of September 1400 at 2 PM to nominate candidates for supreme court judge and state university regents and address other business. Cheyenne County holds five delegates. each county gets one delegate at large plus one per two votes and major fraction. Proxies are discouraged. county delegates may cast their county's votes. A county committee selection occurs at the first convention and the secretary must report the new committee with officer names and addresses. Omaha Neb June 23 140 KR. B. Scuxvipes Chairman P O Hep.iesp Secretary
A convention is set for Tuesday August 2 at 4 p.m. in Lexington Dawson County Nebraska to nominate a candidate for Congress from the Sixth District and handle other business Cheyenne county has five delegates NOP McDosap chairs the Congressional Committee The third assistant postmaster general proposes registering mail matter by carriers at citizens doors in large city districts A Manila cable reports a five hour fight where 4000 of McArthur's men defeated 6000 rebels near San Fernando American casualties include eighteen wounded and revised losses.
The Telegraph notes Deputy Chase faces scrutiny over illegal fees while county auditors weigh his charges. Governor Poynter rejects the senate report, citing unresolved ballot fraud and rent scandal as weaknesses. Reform as a party motto spreads universally amid growing confidence and concern.
Lincoln dispatch reports a fierce dispute between Populists and Democrats over appointing a new hatchery superintendent. Populists pressed for former head W J O'Brien's removal, then accused Democrats of bias after Adam Sloup's appointment. Democrats defend the move as temporary until a qualified pisciculturist is found.
The town sees overstocked peddlers this week with eight present. Jos McKose’s Vyrian friends, six in number, visit for several days. Salisbury the dentist from Ogalalla and Richards the Brady Island photographer are among those in town. E Crigler and T El Smith work on local projects as others plan travel and potential relocations.
Laing Smith Johnson Walsh and Dixon performed as violinists with Geo Elsass as floor manager. An incident notes John Woods and Nora Hagerty were lost on the prairie, with no known harm yet learned and presumed unlikely.
Do You Suffer from Piles The Buckeye Pile Ointment claims to cure all forms including blind bleeding itching and protruding with no surgery. Price is 50 cents per bottle or 75 cents for a jar Sold by D J Scanlon Col Hawkins takes two months vacation to Garfield Beach Utah and will likely be reassigned to a western hotel Woo Luttin arrives to become the new Pacific Hotel manager at North Platte Tribune.
A Shelby North Carolina woman, Mrs Luther Lotz, credits Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption with curing a seven year struggle and three months of coughing after two bottles. The drug is sold by W F Bassett’s drugstore at regular size one dollar. The Union Pacific land department sold 2408 acres in Banner county Nebraska to T U Van Pelt for cattle ranch use.
The advertisement touts Ballard's Snow Liniment as a universal home remedy for backache rheumatism neuralgia and muscle pains and notes it even works for animals. A Galveston salesman claims two bottles cured months of rheumatism. D J Scanlon sells it. Ed North builds a 16 by 22 stone house on his Rock precinct homestead with high quality stone.
Local farmers urge rain and have started cutting wheat while residents note visitors and travel abound. Mr and Mrs R P Scott visited friends on the divide last week. Dr Rosa of Camp Clarke travels to Omaha for a week and will return later. Ben Brown and family visited Lisco. Charley Mount came from Belmont to see friends.
Ballards Morehound Syrup advertised as a safe cure for coughs colds bronchitis and whooping cough with a money back guarantee if no benefit. Price 24 and 20 cents per bottle by D J Scanlon. John Olsen buys land in Cheyenne county ten miles from Sidney to open a ranch and plans to move this fall. Kimba Observer.
Local notes report refreshing showers in the Riverside vicinity. Residents visit neighbors, haying visits, and river trips are listed. The Tolle home hosts a well attended dance that lasted late into the night with all enjoying themselves.
A 15 month old child suffered ten days of illness with vomiting and 25 bowel movements every twelve hours. After doctors and home remedies failed, Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoeas Remedy was used and led to a complete cure. The user states the child is now perfectly healthy and the product is sold by all dealers.
The Board of County Commissioners met in Sidney on August 10 1809 with all members present. Minutes from the prior meeting were read and approved. Audited claims include road work, supplies, services, painting, and newspaper notices. the clerk was instructed to issue warrants.
Two visitors in Washington during a Senate session sought entry to the actuary gallery and, lacking a senator contact, were urged to obtain a pass from any senator. The doorkeeper quipped about credibility and allowed them to proceed, while a separate remark cites a painter linked to a political art scene and notes Belgium as a pigeon racing hub with large prizes and pools.
Sometime in April a two year old bintkh grnay mare from the Sidney area was cropped and branded on the left shoulder Liberal tenant. A reward is offered for the return of the horse or information leading to its recovery or for any other stock bearing the brand. H. J. Sniper.
Dr D B Cargile of Washita LA reports four bottles of Electric Bitters cured Mrs Brewer of scrofula after years of suffering. Sores vanished and health improved, claimed as a supreme remedy for eczema and other skin diseases. A W F Bassett druggist sells it with a guarantee at a low price.
CAPT WILLIAM ACTOR CITAN LER former Congressman from New York leads THE NEW YORK STAR which advertises a daily FORTY DOLLAR BICYCLE giveaway. The board includes Hon Amos J Cummings Col Asa Bird Gardner District Attorney of New York ex Governor Ogy of Texas and Col Fred Faiz among others.
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