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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1909
Page
5
Daniel McAleese of Sidney Nebraska declares his candidacy by petition for Cheyenne County Sheriff in the November 2 1909 general election. He notes 25 years in the county and two years as sheriff 1896 1897 urging friends to support him if selected again to earn their confidence.
A candidate thanks supporters for backing the primary and requests continued liberal consideration of his bid for re-election as sheriff at the November 2 general election. He notes four years of administration as part of his appeal.
J B Higgins hausted over 1700 bushels of grain last week and suffered hail damage. Eldo Matthews threshed about 1500 bushels for summer labor. Henry Ebmke finished a large granary and hosted a dance for guests leaving for eastern Nebraska. Socials, travel and visits abound with Misses Cushing and Daugherty visiting relatives, Frontier at Cheyenne, and many attending dances and services.
Mrs. Leichty and daughter returned to Grand Island after visiting the Anderson ranch. Bronson voters cast few ballots in the primary, showing limited interest in county affairs. Mr. and Mrs. Yoakum of Kimball visited daughter Mrs. C. Ankerson, and Bronson boys were to play a game Sunday.
The town whispers that Bronson holds wins over both teams in the double header if the games were played. Local teachers are at a conference this week while Bismark Range works on his house for winter. Pence Poetrey reportedly owns a car and Milt Osgood plans to move to California.
Mitchell invites all to the 19th annual G A R Reunion of the North Platte district to be held August 31 through September 2. The grounds offer shade, free camp tentage, hay, fuel and straw, with a busy three day program of talks, camp fires, sports, music and a giant free bean soup dinner.
The Lincoln Daily State Journal offers a limited-time special to new subscribers at $1 for the paper daily and Sunday $1.25 through January 1, 1910. The paper, state capital oriented, emphasizes independent reporting and anti liquor advertising, aiming to broaden readership and influence cost-of-living discourse.
Mrs T C Weaver of Lexington Nebraska suffered back pain nervous fatigue and irregular kidney secretions for a year before using Doan's Kidney Pills. After a box she regained excellent health and has had no kidney trouble since. Sold by all dealers 50 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents Remember the name Doan's.
The Sidney post office lists unclaimed letters as of August 27 1909. Names include Mary Lewis Anna L C Mrs Hf Morris Emma Tabler Wm Bunker Tony Aniear E Himm G Dryer arconn Mrs Mary Butler Robt Williams Floyd E Shaw JW Bowers W B Wightman MCLERNON. Postmaster.
Notice is given that Jacob D. Walker of Potter Nebraska has filed intent to prove up land claim in section 10 township 13 north range 52 west, before James Tucker at Sidney on September 18 1909. Witnesses Edward G Thornburg James H Mahler Vernon A Nelson Harley W Strouble all of Potter Nebraska.
Johanne Mater of Potter Nebraska filed notice of intention to make final five year proof to establish a land claim in sections 2 Township M N Range 52 W of the 6th Principal Meridian. The hearing will be before James Tucker County Judge in Sidney Nebraska on October 18 1909. Witnesses: John M. Adams A Gunderson Nels Thorstensen QR McAdam all of Potter. Nebraska. Register JE Evans.
William W Chowtns of Sidney Nebraska filed intent to apply for final proof to establish a land claim in section 22 township 13 north range div. on the 6th principal meridian. The hearing is before James Tucker County Judge Sidney Nebraska on October 6, 1909. Witnesses: Charles P. Chambers William E. Chambers Jeremiah O Waltz Byron A. Johnson all of Sidney Nebraska. Register J B Evans.
Notice to James II Mahler of Potter Nebraska to establish final five year proof for Homestead Entry No 014% for all of section six in township fourteen north range six west on September 16 1909 before James Tucker County Judge at Sidney Nebraska. Witnesses include Edward G Thornburg Jacob D Walker Vernon A Nelson and George A Thornburg all of Potter. Nebraska. Registered by E Evans.
Hans Christensen Anderson of Sidney Nebraska filed intent to hold the SW 1/4 section 34 two miles from the 6th principal meridian under H E 5327. He names witnesses John Leemin Clinton Thompson William Johnson and Nels P Johnson all of Sidney. The notice is dated July 20 1900 with witnesses to be examined September 17 1909.
Quinton R. McAdam of Potter Nebraska filed intent to make final five year claim to land described as lot in section township and range in sixth principal meridian. Hearing before James Tucker county judge at Sidney Nebraska on October 5, 1909. Register J. E. Evans signed August 5 1909.
Department of the Interior U S Land Office at North Platte Neb August 9 1909 Notice is hereby given that Charles P Chambers of Sidney Neb who on June 28 1904 made HI EB No 5151 Serial No 01510 for ny sev kn awh sec 14 twp 13n 7w of the 6th principal meridian has filed notice of intention to make final five year proof to remain as claimants witnesses: William W Chowins Eli O Henderson Eland P Os good Jeremiah O Wiltz all of Sidney Neb 46-6 J E Evans Register
Peter Neslund of Ickes Nebraska files 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 sixth principal meridian. The hearing occurs September 13 before James Tucker county judge at Sidney Nebraska. Witnesses named include George Baker Albert Davison Horace Dalton and James Wiker.
The Village of Sidney Nebraska prohibits erection or maintenance of hitching posts or racks on Rose Street between First and Front Streets and on Second Street between Myrtle and Chestnut Streets. Violators face up to one hundred dollars fine per offense, plus jail and hard labor until fines are paid. Signed by Chairman Swan DEDRICEK and Clerk Smatig NEUBAUER.
Edward G. Thornburg of Potter Nebraska filed intent to make a final five year claim to land described as nwid and 34 sw in section 4 3 twp 1n range 52 of the 7th principal meridian. The hearing before County Judge James Tucker at Sidney Nebraska is set for September 18 1900. Witnesses include James H. Mahler Edward Root Jacob D. Walker and Oliver Henson. J E Evans Register.
John Oldershaw of Sidney Nebaaaka has filed notice to make final five year proof for wi sec 0 tp 14 r 50w, before James Tucker at Sidney on Oct 4 1909. Witnesses include Thomas J. Quinn Clara Neb E V S Pomeroy Ernest Kruse Henry Preburg. J E Evans registers.
The Nebraska County Court orders that Edward McLernon’s petition for administration of Hans P. Benson’s estate be heard September 10 1909 at 4 p.m. in Sidney. A. K Greenlee and Elmer Youngland are named as proposed administrators. Notice runs in The Sidney Telegraph for three weeks prior. James Tucker County Judge signs the order.
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