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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1895
Page
6
The Celegraph declares itself a Saturday publication for Cheyenne County development and citizen welfare. It lists subscription rates, advertising costs for locals and business notes, and notes postal details and rates for notices and professional cards.
Charles Dick swears an affidavit in Cheyenne County Nebraska alleging that on June 8 1895 C J Osborn county clerk pressured a Telegraph employee for manuscript copy claiming a reward for admitting an accident shaped story. The affiant recalls Osborn urging secrecy and burning of copy.
A compilation of local items discusses wage gains by 685 firms benefiting 514000 employees, the death of Col. A C Jordan in Waubay SD, Missouri corn crop projections, and Nebraska's near-term production. It notes a Republican county committee meeting in Sidney to set a date for a county convention, plus political and economic musings on tariffs, banks, fair dates, bicycle investment, horseless carriages, and the so-called paper trust.
The article notes resumed gold exports affecting the Treasury gold fund which has fallen from over 107 million to about 104 million and may dip to 100 million before an upward turn. It cites larger crop exports likely in September and a 1895 inflow of gold, with past years’ figures showing smaller exports since 1891. It reports improvements in general business, bank clearings, and railroad earnings, with July clearances near record levels and a strong iron and cereal outlook. It also discusses local commerce, newspaper support for local merchants, and urges Sidney merchants to advertise and attract Bayard and Alliance trade, highlighting bridge politics and regional economic ties.
After completion the Bayard Bridge prompts conflicting views. Proponents say it boosts communication with the north side and county progress, while opponents warn it burdens the county and favors Alliance by attracting farmers and trade away from Sidney. Sidney’s merchants offered lower prices to attract customers.
Orders of sale issued by Cheyenne County District Court judge William Neville direct public auction of parcels in Sidney at 10 00 AM September 8 1905 and September 11 1905 to satisfy judgments against Fowler Tobin Colin and others. Properties include parts of sections 11 12 13 township 18 north range 52 west and related tracts. Sheriff John Daugherty to conduct sale with cash payment required.
Notice to the public from the Land Office in Sidney Nebraska dated August 7 1605 announces final proof proceedings for Benjamin F Carroll deceased. Frank W Carroll presents as witness, with the date September 21 1980. Describes land in section D township 17 range unknown and lists witnesses Butler A Jones Jacob Cline John W Brakhing and Michael M Kline. Also details estray livestock including three horses and a pony with markings and branding, owner to claim property by paying costs.
Sidney Neb July 24. Notice is given that the following named settler has filed notice of his intent to make proof for a homestead and that said proof will be admitted before the Register or Receiver at Sidney Neb on September 1. Witnesses to prove residence and cultivation of the land are Erle O. Long, Charles G. Weaver, Samuel Nebitz, all of Lincoln Neb, and John Siefert of Weyerts Nebraska. John M. Apass, Register.
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