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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1901
Page
4
Advertising rates listed for Draping and Local Business Locals per line per insertion and per month for Professional Cards. Legal Notices at statute rates. Note on post office mailing as second class. editors Callahan and Gapen named.
Democratic and Populist State Con ventions in Lincoln on September 17. Nebraska State Fair runs in Lincoln from September 2 to 6. Grand Army Reunion scheduled in Bridgeport from September 10 to 13. Prohibition State Convention also in Lincoln on September 4.
Announcer names include M. E. Washburn and J. E. Trinnier for Sheriff with convention approval, Sturt and Raymond for Sheriff, and a County Clerk candidate listed by the county clerk.
A series of declared candidacies for Cheyenne county offices surface as multiple candidates announce runs or seek re election. W P Anderson A K Greenlee H E Randall James Burns J C Hopson L F Closman all frame their bids as subject to party nominating conventions.
The Populist County Central Committees call meeting at the courthouse in Sidney on Saturday August 3 at 12 o clock noon to select delegates for the state convention in Lincoln on September 17 to name the time and place for the county convention and to transact other business. Jas Tucker secretary Gus Wellner chairman.
The Democratic County Central Committee meets at the Court House in Sidney on Saturday at 2 PM to select delegates for the state convention in Lincoln on September 17. The meeting will also address any other business that may come before it. J E Wart, Henmas MILDeR, Chairmen.
The Republicans of Eagle precinct are called to meet in caucus at Sam Jones schoolhouse district No. 69 on Saturday September 21 at 7 pm to nominate a precinct ticket and select one delegate to attend the county convention. John Seifer Committeeman.
The Republicans of Sidney precinct are hereby called to meet in caucus at the Court House, Saturday, September 21, at 2 p.m. For the purpose of nominating a precinct ticket and selecting nine delegates to attend the county convention. T. B. Dawson. Committeeman.
Cheyenne county Republicans discuss the state convention vote against returning defaulter Bartley to prison amid embezzlement charges. The Cheyenne delegation opposed the platform resolution 998 to 168, signaling concern for public integrity. Also notes J T Johnston’s recognition, Lincoln county ticket, Frontier Day attendance, and local moves.
The recent legislature added a weed cutting section to road laws. Land owners must mow or destroy weeds along public roads from July 15 to August 15 each year. If neglected, road overseers may mow and charge the county, with specified daily rates, and record the charge as an assessment.
A Scottsbluff lumber firm offers a ten dollar reward for information leading to a conviction in sign mutilation along highways. The passage also recalls a bridge advertisement quip and a peculiar handshake anecdote from the N P Telegraph about a pilgrim offering a grip with a troubling palmistry-like motion.
A historical note details lemon juice elevating dishes from boiled fish to scrambled eggs and sweetbreads. It cites a new use for rolled beef with rib roast, lemon juice applied, skin rolled, yielding tender aromatic meat. Brazilian beef praised for flavor due to pasture and fallen lemons in feed.
A survey of bridal rain beliefs notes that rain at a wedding is seen as a sign of future happiness in many places. Breton traditions call the day before the wedding the weeping day as brides and friends shed tears to shed sorrow.
In Cheyenne county Nebraska the District Court hears the petition of Frank for license to sell the southwest quarter of section nine township twenty three north range forty eight west to raise funds to pay debts and administration costs. Interested parties must appear in Sidney Nebraska on September 25 to show cause why license should not be granted.
The article recounts the destruction of the Piggott diamond once valued at $200,000 after Ali Pasha wore it in a green silk purse. It then details the diamond being crushed to powder under Captain D Anglas on a mortal instruction from Ali Pasha, and briefly comments on ancient sea and land turtles. It closes with a terse editorial note urging boys to adopt good Habits and avoid street loafing.
The U S Land Office in Sidney Nebraska announces a contest affidavit filed by Michael J Plood against George Clyde entry 1483 for the Marythe 800 tract. It notes allegations of noncompliance with timber culture and abandonment and sets a Sept 4 hearing before the Register and Receiver. It also states a public sale of Lot loser 24 in a specified township will occur Aug 10 at 10 am, with instructions to file claims by that date.
Editor A Brown of Bennettsville South Carolina recounts his wife’s recovery from indigestion and stomach distress after using Electric Bitters. He claims four bottles restored strength, improved appetite, and liver function, calling it a grand tonic and stating it costs 40 cents at druggists.
Land office at Sidney Nebraska publishes notice that a settler has filed intent to make final proof to establish residence and cultivation on his land. The hearing and proof will occur before the register and receiver at Sidney on a stated date. Witnesses listed include Jerome Bo Trainston Patrick J Dalton Phonus Quinn Rourey L Matunas.
Notice for publication lists final proof for John Thompson Jr in Sidney Nebraska and details of land as well as a tax sale led by Sheriff Frank U Swing. It includes Cheyenne County parcels Lot 1 2 3 Section 2 Township 23 Range 49 and a tax redemption warning for Gustav Schmidt regarding southeast quarter section 2 2-4W.
All Sadieville residents note dramatic health improvement in Mrs S P Whittaker after using Dr King’s New Discovery. Her husband says it cured her chronic bronchial trouble and also treated their granddaughter’s severe whooping cough. Trial bottle available free at druggists.
By decree of the District Court of Cheyenne County Nebraska the Belmont Irrigating Canal and Water Power Company et al are defendants. Frank R Brown is plaintiff. A public sale will be held at the court house north door on a specified September date at one oclock. The property includes the east half of the southeast quarter section 4 and east half of the northeast quarter section 9 township 19 north range 50 west in Sidney Neb. One gray horse branded JEP on the shoulder may be claimed by the owner who pays costs and proof of ownership. notice to be given by WA Johns Sidney Neb.
Notice is hereby given that Lowell W. Rude wick has filed intention to make final proof before Clerk Circuit Court Montgomery Co in Hillsboro Illinois on September 21 1901 for timber culture No. 0 for the southwest quarter of section 30 township 7 range 49 west. Witnesses John N. Schorer Martin Cape Robert McConnell Stephen Davis all of Simla Nebraska will testify on the same date before the register or Receiver U S Land Office Sidney Nebraska. Hass, Register.
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