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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1901
Page
2
Republican State Convention scheduled in Lincoln on August 28. Democratic and Populist State Conventions in Lincoln on September 17. Nebraska State Fair held in Lincoln from September 2 to 6. Grand Army Reunion in Bridgeport September 10 to 13. Prohibition State Convention in Lincoln on September 4.
Announcements show M. Be Washburn and E P Sheriff as candidates for Sheriff with county convention approval. William Stout County Clerk seeks Republican backing. J Trinnier also runs for Sheriff in Cheyenne County and Joan F Raysiond appears among the notices.
County Superintendent W P Anderson seeks party convention support for Public Instruction. James Burns seeks re election for County Judge with backing from Democratic and Populist conventions. J C Hupsos named for County Judge subject to Republican convention decision.
L. F C Losman announces candidacy for sheriff pending action by the Democratic county convention.
The Populist County Central Committee is summoned to meet at the Court House in Sidney on Saturday at 2 o clock pm to select delegates to the state convention in Lincoln in September. The meeting will name the place for building the county convention and address other business. Gus Wellner, Secretary Chairman.
The Democratic County Central Committee is hereby summoned to meet at Court House in Sidney on Saturday at 2 p m to select delegates to the state convention in Lincoln on September 7 and to set the time and place for further business. J. E. Warr, Herman Milure, Chairman.
Prof Stephens campaigned in town on Monday. Sheriff King is asked to lead the next group released toward the water holes. Potter endures one batch a year, while Harry Hornaday preached here Sunday. Most want something mild and gentle for a stomach remedy. Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets suit the need, easy to take and pleasant. For sale by D. J. Scanlon.
A deep well pump operation encountered quicksand at about 120 feet depth, disrupting artesian flow. The plan shifts to a five inch line with a 15 foot sandpoint to restore surface water access and secure artesian output.
A Milwaukee lawyer visits Madison and encounters Colonel Gabriel Bouck at the Park hotel. The two grand masters of Wisconsin Masonry discuss the craft before the visitor recalls he must catch an early train to Janesville. Bouck retorts about learning to speak with hands.
A writer notes that during a sad play his right eye produced all tears while the left remained dry. He suggests emotional eyes may differ and wonders if leaning on the right arm influenced tear production, leaving the explanation to experts.
A man collapsed before a police station and was carried inside. A woman forced through the crowd claiming the patient was her husband and helped remove his cravat until a surgeon arrived and he revived. The distressing wife proved to be a stranger. the woman vanished with the patient’s watch and purse.
Ammonia and arsenic have opposite effects on skin color. Early ammonia exposure in factories first causes a discoloration of the nose and forehead, spreading to blotchy facial staining. In smaller doses via water or food, visible changes take longer, with general unwholesomeness and pallor appearing first.
Snippets from papers show a west bred magnate boasting of humble beginnings and a sting of western excess. Jokes target dying with boots on and stuttering telegraph messengers who fetch nickels but linger for thanks.
The city newspaper notes confusion over Oily Mike's death with conversations saying he was nonchalantly reported as deceased and others unaware of any death. Local readers question the accuracy of initial reports.
One item advertises a mortgage foreclosure sale in Cheyenne County Nebraska to satisfy a judgment for 4218.21 plus costs against Pomp Grives and others, listing the described land lots and sale details at Sidney courthouse. Another notice records private tax sale purchase by Gustav Schmidt of delinquent land in Cheyenne County for years 1895 1898 with redemption deadline.
Land Office Sidney Nebraska August 12 1901 Lowell W Lude wick files intention to make final proof before Clerk Circuit Court Montgomery County Maryland. Witnesses listed: John N Scherer Martin Cape Robert S McConnell Stephen Davis all of Simla Nebraska. Reserve notices and details of location including Ickes Neb and a bay horse with indistinct brand.
In Cleynune County Nebraska the District Court sets a hearing for the administrator Frank J. Phillips to obtain license to sell part of the Elizabeth Fox estate to raise funds for debts and administration costs. The sale would cover the southwest quarter of section nine township twenty three north range forty eighth in Cheyenne County. A public notice is published per court order dated August 6 1901 in Sidney Nebraska.
Public land notices record a timber culture contest against George Clyde for entry 18 percent, with hearing set Sept 4 before U.S. Land Office officials. Notices advise publication and claims deadlines, listing Lot 2, Tp 9N, R9W as the tract to be offered at public sale, plus district court references in Cheyenne County Neb.
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