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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1900
Page
4
North Platte resident B. OH Langford announces his bid for chief clerk of the House of Representatives. The piece notes Nebraskan fusion candidates across the sixth district largely underperformed, with these districts posting majorities of 875, 59 percent, 854, and 309 respectively.
Local items recount weather easing and residents back to routine work. Henry Weileman seeks Denver treatment. Busacker family returns from Colorade potato fields. two eldest boys east to husk corn. A school elopement rumor ends with both appearing Monday. Geo Miller tests wind mill, will install when water required. Political race grows with numerous county officer candidates. Democrats unfazed by the landslide. A boy suffers multiple wounds from a gun accident while playing outdoors. a cat allegedly caused the mishap. doctor arrives next morning. child expected to recover.
Smith Bros. delivered a bunch of steers bought from Fred Lindberg. Miss Sarah Kelley shopped at the Bee Hive on Wednesday. Mr. Bouse sought cattle drifted in Monday’s storm. Gay Whitman and Theo thermometer appear at the Bee Hive and readings showed two degrees above prior nights. Dr Paxton and Mr Williams of local interests are mentioned.
Bridgeport residents and visitors frequent the town with Ruth Oliver visiting on Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Vivian traveled from the ranch Monday. Lon McFerron and his father passed through enroute to their ranch. A Baker conducted trading in town during the week. Gus Mittlestadt drove to Bridgeport on Tuesday.
The Washington Post essay lauds George D. Meiklejohn, Assistant Secretary of War, for conscientious, efficient work and modest conduct. It credits him with aiding canteen policy, courteous treatment of staff, and Republican campaigning that helped Nebraska support McKinley. It envisions him as a strong Senate candidate for Nebraska.
Unclaimed letters remaining in the Sidney post office for week ending Nov 30 1900 include Anderson John Bromm W McCulloch Reeks J D Bonds Roy Ford Frank Gentry ME Heidershot OP Jamis Serlo Johnson Joe V lam Frenuk Muehlig Chas Miles F McDonald J McMahon Arte Pombert Joy Parker FN Peterson Davis Rock Burt Swees Ralph Schmittel Chas Verner Jim Welsher T W Ladtes Gould Miss Sarah Hecker Mrs Hannah Persons calling for these letters please say advertised Chas Callahan P M
United States marshal Glen Miller recalls hosting Pete Curry, a famed bank and mail robber, in Salt Lake City. The visitor claimed recent release after nine months for good behavior, revealing a past Kansas university connection and a planned dinner meeting.
Advertisement claims kidney and bladder problems affect men and women equally. It promotes Swamp Root by Dr Kilmer, touting quick relief, sample offer, and testimonials, with mail-order details from Binghamton, New York.
A Clyde Park matron with delicate nerves drank only a spoonful of whisky in a mint julep and suffered sleeplessness all night. Her 6 year old son later claimed she had drunk so much she skipped breakfast, reflecting the family’s anxious, dramatic scene from Ranhead City Star.
Mr Meek ton questions the truth of being dragged by a runaway horse as his wife jokes about the animal's unfamiliarity with them. The notice then shifts to a historic record in Ceylon snipe shooting with a muzzle loader tally of 100 couples in a day set by a nineteenth century civil servant, while average gunners reach 90 to 40 couples.
Land Office at Sidney Nebraska announces Dessie B Leonard widow of George W Leonard has filed notice of intention to make final proof for H E 271 in section 12 township 15 north range 40 west. Proof will be made before the Clerk of the Circuit Court Woodford County at Banta mora s January 12 1901. Witnesses: John Cuwley Grant Wolf John Weston James B Cowley. Strayed mare described as black three years old white hind feet unbroken. Claimant may obtain sum by proving ownership and paying expenses. August Burx Sidney Nebraska notes stray mare and payment terms.
Charles Davis of Bowereton Ohio faced a dying lung condition after two years of consumption. He used Dr King's New Discovery and reports instant relief and a permanent cure. The remedy, proven for 25 years, treats throat chest and lung troubles. Available 50c and 1.00 with guarantees. free trials at W F Basavt's drugstore.
Idaville Indiana resident J. W. Gardner testifies Electric Bitters restored his strength and appetite after stomach and liver troubles and general fatigue. He says the remedy helped him eat anything and feel renewed. Available for 30 cents at W. F. Baskett's drugstore with a guarantee.
Thackerville Texas man B D Blanton paid doctors 900 over two years for a running leg injury. They reportedly wanted to amputate but he cured it with one box Bucklin’s Amica Salve. Stated as a guaranteed cure for piles, 5 cents a box, sold by W F Bassett druggist.
An ad claims a healthy stomach and liver give a keen clear brain and high ambition. A 25 cent box is said to make you feel like a new being. Sold by W. F. Bassett, druggist.
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