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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1899
Page
4
A fragmented note records a Republican Judicial Convention with names such as Kimball Perkins Logan and A S Baldwins secretary. The garbled text also lists Banner and chairmen Keyenne Keteh McPherson Ligeoin Heo Goon, hinting at regional figures and organizational roles.
A convention is called to meet at Lexington in Daweon county Nebraska on Tuesday August 20 at 4 PM to place in nomination a candidate for member of congress from the Sixth congressional district. Cheyenne county is entitled to five delegates. NOP McDoxano, Chairman Congressional Committee.
Republican electors of Cheyenne County are urged to meet at the Court House in Sidney on September 16 at 2 PM to nominate county officers including treasurer sheriff clerk judge superintendent of public instruction surveyor coroner and to select delegates for the State Convention. Precinct representation is set by vote totals for governor. proxies are not allowed. primaries for delegate selection to the convention will be held September 9 in listed precincts.
Senator M. L. Hayward was stricken with apoplexy in Brownsville on Tuesday. His condition is serious but improving slowly. His wife son and family physician traveled by special train from Nebraska City. Doctors say there are grounds for hope of recovery. Our Popocratic friends have not yet called their county convention and expect it to be a formality this year. The fusion effort is weak and the Popocratic faction will not gain much.
The North Platte Telegraph notes Judge H. M. Grimes enjoys broad support and is expected to be re-elected. It highlights his fairness, economy, and decisive rulings while dismissing opposition as unlikely to defeat him. Nebraska to recruit five new regiments for the Philippines with officers allotted to the state.
Wheat and oats harvested as farmers busy with work. Mr and Mrs BR Scott returned from Sidney Sunday. Mrs Pooler Mrs Sealar and Chas Seslar visited from the north side for L B Cary sale which was postponed due to low attendance. Mr J Brown, ill two years, died Sunday at 3 am. Rev Wagner conducted funeral services and will lead meetings at Rock View school house starting August 21 at 6 pm. all invited.
Miss Emma Johnson remains at home for an indefinite period. Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Meyer visited the Johnsons last week. Pat Rowlan had a runaway incident with unknown damage. Anthony Johnson crossed the river to Lisco during the week. Mr. Gee and family with Mrs. Beerline visited Sunday the 6th. Hobo Frank was seen around the neighborhood. Miss Edna Johnson visits her sister Mrs. L. M. Meyer at Cedar Creek ranch with Mr. Wellman of Antelope Valley.
Last week residents recount a pleasant talk with a visitor and note plentiful rain this summer with encouraging crop prospects. Calls came from John Hagerty Sr and daughters Nora and Anna Rowlan and Miss Minnie Wilmoth. Emma Johnson visited Anna Rowlan and Mrs P Rowlan. Walter Barker and John Wood traveled up the river. Ree Tolle and Wilson visited Ann Renisburg’s ranch. rain Sunday morning aids haying, though tonnage may be smaller than last year.
A mysterious advert promises a new discovery labeled Swamp, claimed to aid kidney trouble and other issues. It claims availability at druggists in fifty cent and one dollar sizes and offers a free pamphlet by addressing Dr Whimor & Co Wing.
Trinity Lutheran Church schedules Sunday school at 10 8 am preaching by Rev Josery Wecenen visiting pastor 8 pm August 20 Lents supper 11 am August 27 9 Congregational meeting 8 pm August 27 with Rev Josery Wecenen visiting pastor leading services
The ad argues life insurance builds wealth, claiming New York Life policies save yearly investments and compound over twenty years, offering protection. It warns that tomorrow may be too late and urges immediate action to secure financial safety.
John Oliver of Philadelphia recounts a brush with a dreadful illness described as jaundiced skin sunken eyes and severe pain. He credits Electric Bitters after three weeks of use for a full recovery and urges others to try them, available for 50 cents at Bassett's drugstore.
An old advertisement touts Ballard’s Horehound Syrup as a remedy for throat and lung troubles and whooping cough. It claims quick relief and cites a testimonial from Mrs W Evans of Clearwater Kansas about curing her husband after doctors predicted consumption. Sold by D J Scanlon.
An advertisement touts Tabler's Pile Ointment using a buckeye extract claim to cure all piles and avoid operations. It details price 40 to 75 cents and mail order, sold by D J Scanlon. A testimonial from C L Bogyn, Stumptown West Virginia, reports successful use of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for a 15 month old child with severe diarrhea and vomiting, noting full recovery after continued use.
A lively wedding scene shows a mother sobbing at the nuptials while the bride and guests tease and reflect on family bonds. A Washington piece then recalls a precision straight edge anecdote from the shop of JA Arashear, noting the high cost of extreme accuracy and the need for tiny tolerances in instrument production.
The text advises removing as much liquid spill with a damp cloth, then sponge with a clean rag dipped in skimmed milk, changing the cloth and milk for each application. It warns benzine or aminavin will remove stains the milk cannot, and comments on Madrid’s slums and street labyrinths fueling ferocious mobs.
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