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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1909
Page
6
Daniel McAleese of Sidney Nebraska announces his candidacy by petition for the office of sheriff in Cheyenne County at the November 2, 1909 general election. He cites twenty-five years in the county and two prior years as sheriff 1896-1897 and asks for support from friends who know him.
A note from J W McDaniel thanks friends for primary support and asks for continued consideration at the general election November 2. He says his four years as sheriff met public approval and asks for votes to re elect him.
In Bronson notes the season’s heat lingers while farmers anticipate grain and corn harvest. Mrs Lichty and her daughter from Grand Island visit John Anderson’s home for the summer days. John Walsh wins hay work for John Adams. Brownson tops Sidney Juniors 2 games in a double header 12 8 and 10 2. Ayars Brothers buy a coin binder to cut outside. Pat Mitchell sells property including section 20 14 51 and plans to move eastward.
Dalton residents report visits and arrivals including John Willis Dalton returning with his mother and Rev. Weir signing on for a year at the Presbyterian church. Local notices note a lawn party for Flo Brennan with Misses Partry-Eleven and Laird hosting, plus teaching appointments and a cement block residence under construction.
A fragment lists Mary Hutton Maggie Hutton Mertie Buck Lydis Leavenworth Flo Brennan Bessie LunVanway Ethel Freshney Hazel Burgess Louie Laird in connection with an Egan Express message from South Dakota.
Clara reports harvesting done as residents share visits. Mrs. Daugherty hosts her father Mr. Smith from Douglass Arizona. The C B T team travels to Bronson tomorrow for a bail game. Local social mentions include Mr. and Mrs. Bowen visiting Sidney last Saturday and several residents visiting ranches and discussing repairs.
The morning service at Trinity Lutheran will focus on Blessed are the meek for they shall inherit the earth. The evening service by Union will be held at the band stand. Pastor L F Gunderman signs the church notice. Fred Dresser finishes a barn at Myrtle Street and Cleveland Avenue.
A civic-minded message extols Jones' Siding residents who spend at home and support local industries. The piece argues the town’s charm attracts others, urging collective effort to advertise and attract settlers, with every letter acting as town promotion.
A quirky, fragmented meditation contrasts existence with salary and appetite as compliments to cooks. It muses on truth as flexible, persuasion aided by firm discipline, and weather’s effect on nerves. The narrator laments debt collectors and elusive happiness.
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union elected officers for the coming year led by President Miss Davison and Vice-Presidents from the Lutheran Episcopal and M E churches. Secretary is Mrs Chas Harper Corresponding Secretary Miss Davison Treasurer Mrs Murless. Press Superintendent Mrs Zinnicker. Mrs Hall and Mrs J W Harper were appointed to supply literature at the Burlington and Union Pacific depots.
State of Nebraska Cheyenne County to all persons interested in the estate of Hans P Benson deceased. Petition of Edward McLernon prays administration granted to A K Greenlee and Elmer Younglund. Court orders appearance Sept 10 1909 at 9:00 a m to show cause why petition should not be granted. Notice to interested parties by publishing in The Sidney Telegraph for three consecutive weeks. Witness James Tucker county judge seal August 20 1909.
Department of the Interior U S Land Office at North Platte Neb August 16 1809 notice that Johanne Mater of Potter Neb has filed for final five year proof to establish a claim to the s percent ne sw and lots 1 2 4 Section 2 Township 14 N Range 52 W Sixth Principal Meridian before James Tucker County Judge Sidney Neb on October 16 1909. Witnesses John M Adams A Gunderson Nels Thorstensen Q R McAdam all of Potter Neb. J E Evans Register
William W Chowins of Sidney Nebraska filed intent to prove up a land claim for nel sec 26 twi 13n range 5iv sixth principal meridian. He will present witnesses Charles P Chambers William Chambers Jeremiah Wiltz and Byron A Johnson of Sidney Neb. before James Tucker county judge on the Sunday of October 1909. Register J.E. Evans signs the notice.
Department of the Interior notice states Quinton R. McAdam of Potter filed a claim on July 5 1904 for section 34 township range in the sixth principal meridian. Hearing set before James Tucker Sidney October 5 1909 with witnesses John M Adams Andrew Nelson Grant Brady Adam Ledingham of Potter Nebraska.
Charles P. Chambers of Sidney Nebraska filed intention to make final five year proof on October 6, 1909, for the land entry described as n44 nn sed &nsw sec 14 twp linc blw of the 6th principal meridian. Witnesses: William W. Chowlns Eli D. Nenderson Eland P. Osgood Jeremiah O. Waltz, all of Sidney. Nebraska. Register J. E. Evans.
Serial No 015 notices publication for Hans Christensen Anderson of Sidney Neb who filed to prove up five year proof on land described sec 4 twp linwr aw of the 6th meridian before James Tucker at Sidney on September 17 1900 Witnesses include John Leeman Clinton Blomnsen William Johnson and Nels P Johnson all of Sidney Neb J E Evans Register.
Peter Neslund of Ickes Nebraska filed notice of intention to make final five year proof to establish his homestead claim on section 12 township 16 north range 51 west of the 6th meridian. The hearing is before James Tucker county adreat Sidney Nebraska on September 13 1900. Witnesses named include George K Baker Albert J Davison Pred Hart and James Wiker. J E Evans Register.
Department of the Interior U S Land Office North Platte Neb July 20 1909 Edward G Thornburg of Potter Neb has filed for final five year proof to establish a land claim described as lot 4 and others in section 16 township 6 range 2 west 6th principal meridian before James Tucker County Judge Sidney Neb on September 18 1910 Witnesses James H Mahler Edward Root Jacob D Walker and Oliver Henson Potter Neb J B Evans Register
REAP NOTICE NO 186A reports a road location starting south of Union Pacific tracks between sections 8 and 9 in Cheyenne County. Objections and damages must be filed in the county clerk's office by noon October 2, 1900. otherwise the road will be established without reference.
John Oldershaw of Sidney Nebr claims final five year proof for a homestead described as ch. sec. 6 tp. 14 50w on the principal meridian to establish title before James Tucker county judge Sidney Neb Oct 4. Witnesses listed include Thomas J. Quinn Jr Clara E Vo Pomeroy Ernest Kruse Sr Henry Pleburg and J E Evans. Register notices and details copied from public land filing.
Notices of final five year proof for James H. Mahler in Potter Nebraska with witnesses Edward Thornburg Jacob Walker Vernon Nelson and George Thornburg dated September 18 1900. Contest filed by Phillip Behrnmouth against Reuben Freeman heirs Sylvia Mapes to appear October 14 1909 at North Platte Nebraska. Additional notice for Jacob D Walker Potter Nebraska to make final proof September 18 1909 with witnesses Edward Thornburg James Mahler Vernon Nelson Harley Strouble.
Department of the Interior contest notice from North Platte Nebraska dated June 2009. Thomas B Howerter files against homestead entry 0187 for lots 1 2 3 4 section 22 township 12 north range 48 west. alleged lack of residence or cultivation by Charles Overman. hearing set for August 1 1909 before County Judge James Tucker and final hearing September 3 1909 before the U S Land Office register and receiver. Due to due diligence, publication is ordered.
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