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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1898
Page
5
The listing compiles officials, trustees, school staff, religious services, and fraternal societies in North Platte. It notes judges H M Grimes and H Sebermann, treasurer Pense, and nearby organizations including Royal Neighbors, Elks, Odd Fellows, and Masons, with service times and meeting dates.
A New Orleans Times Devovrat recounts Rny Henderson describing a dairy mishap in El Paso a decade ago. He details how a Jersey herd’s milk vanished as the Rio Grande dried, then explains he blasted open and varnished milking devices to prevent milk from oozing through udder walls.
A London Truth quotation extols humor as a priceless human gift. It notes humor makes a person happy and indifferent to fortune, unmoved by bores or humbugs, and unshaken by solemn airs or flattery. It praises equanimity and a life led rightly regardless of others' approval.
The New York Ledger urges giving children around age 12 or earlier a small allowance with an account book. It argues for teaching budgeting and record keeping to curb extravagance and build true economy, noting early guidance can prevent later financial hardship.
A widow asks an artist to paint her deceased husband. The artist explains the sitter cannot sit, so a photograph is needed. He undertakes the portrait anyway and the widow later views the finished work remarking on the change since the husband died. Boston Herald.
A penniless man follows Oliver Goldsmith past a ticket office to see She Stoops to Conquer. When challenged he proclaims I am the author, prompting the ticket clerk to bow and let him in. London Answer.
The New York World describes brutal cavalry training where a warhorse is tied, then fired at close range with pistol shots near its ears and body to harden it. After breaking with curb bits and pistol, carbine, and saber drills, the horse endures repeated abuse to endure mounted combat.
A young man lights a cigarette on a street car and argues with a larger passenger about cigarettes. The exchange touches on respect, health myths, and generational differences as the fat man mutters about the country’s direction.
Captain Philip Crever opens a piece in The Nineteenth Century with a dialogue about religious persuasion among soldiers. A recruit struggles over Sunday service and church affiliation, finally choosing church of England while agreeing to join the band.
A humorous exchange between Mr. Brief and Mr. Dogway about a £750 charge for an opinion. Mr. Brief defends the fee by saying the client must pay for both law and conscience when requesting an opinion that violates his convictions.
Probate court in the county orders notice for hearing a petition to appoint an administrator for the estate of Aubrey Adams. Interested parties must appear at the county court to contest the petition and show cause why administration should not be granted. Copy of order to be published weekly for three weeks in the county newspaper.
Nebr July 5. Lewis Wiser of Sidney Nebr posts public notice of future hearing on August 18 to prove residence and cultural application No 25 for a land lot in Township 10 Range 6. Witnesses Christopher Wiee Julius Quandt Martin Cape. Official in Sidney Neb.
A public notice from the county probate office in Sidney Nebraska states that a certain real estate claim has not filed the required fee to support the claim. The notice dates September 10 and names witnesses Pere Mo Cranmer William Joe Mavis and others from nearby towns.
Margaret A Nelson files proof of settlement for her claim near Sidney Nebraska. She names witnesses Kay Tarble Tarble William Launterean and Joseph E Trinnler to support continuous residence and cultivation on NE section 27. The hearing will occur before the Register at Sidney on September 8.
In the matter of the estate of Joseph Shamer deceased letters testamentary granted to Kath Sharer executor. Court orders four month creditor claims period and publication of notices in the Nebraska Telegraph for claims and estate settlement with dates set through January 2 1800. Sealed by J Neubauer county judge.
John Woes seeks final proof for his land claim in Nebraska case number 24444. He will present witnesses Thomas Judd John Q Grady Frank Kemp Antoin Henish and George Wors at the U.S. Land Office in Sidney on September 28.
Ned Bandy has filed notice of final proof before the register or receiver in Sidney Nebraska. The date is July 31 189% with timber culture application No 121 for the SE of section 10 range 20 West. Witnesses include Henry Wellenman of Wears Nebraska Thompson Albert Thompson and Oliver Newley of Sidney Nebraska.
Notice of a creditors meeting at the County Judge's office in Cheyenne County Nebraska at 10 a m on Monday August 22 1808 to choose an assignee succeeding the sheriff in the trust under the end of assignment J Neubauer County Judge signs the notice with date in August 18 18.
Creditors of the deceased Aron Hendrickson are notified to meet the administrator in Cheyenne County Nebraska court to present their claims for examination, adjustment, and allowance. The meeting is set for dates in October December February with six months to file claims and one year for the administrator to settle the estate. Publication runs for four weeks prior to February 1.
Land Office in Sidney Nebraska issues notice that settler John Miler has filed a votive to prove final proof on his claim. The hearing is set for September 1 before the Register or Receiver at Sidney. Witnesses named include Nels Thurstan Annum Gunderson Robert Gunderson and Lows Actanton from Potter Nebraska.
Notice is given that settlers must present final proof to support their claims at Sidney Register and Receiver office on September 10. Olof Perrson for the SE1 saw, twp 10 range 4w. witnesses John M Adams Potter Neb James Mitchell Andrew Lindberg Sidney Neb Yains Cronberg Potter Neb.
Vachiv Klein files for final proof before the Sidney Nebraska Register on August 9 1898 for a homestead entry in section 12 town 2 range 48 west. Witnesses named include Vaclav F Kucera Adam Shinika Vaclav Vacitk and John Studlar from Lodgepole Nebraska. Georgeh Williams Register.
Ballard’s Horehound Syrup is advertised as a safe effective remedy for coughs colds bronchitis and whooping cough. The advertisement guarantees money back through an authorized agent if it fails to benefit and lists prices of 25 and 50 cents at Scanlan’s Drug Store.
The crowd praises her beauty as divine and incomparable, while her brother Vim alone doubts the acclaim. The text contrasts universal admiration with a skeptical view from a single relative.
The young woman admits the elopement and returns for parental blessing. The father retorts he is not a divorce court and suggests consulting the lawyer around the corner. The Chicago News quotes the exchange.
A wry reflection on age and romance. The speaker jokes that at fifty a man believes a young woman would marry him if he were single, finding solace in the illusion that marriage would be offered to him. The line captures humor from a Boston Telegram script.
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