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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1905
Page
4
The Telegraph informs readers that on January 1 an annual statement will be mailed to subscribers in arrears even for one week. The publisher thanks those who pay promptly and notes renewed subscriptions as evidence of loyal readership, signed F. Al Gapen.
The Telegraph bids farewell to 1905 and previews a hopeful look at the coming year. It highlights prosperity in grain and gold, growing education, and a pledge to pursue peaceful, altruistic progress rather than resting on past glory.
A professed tribute to Nebraska declares the state a land of virgin soil and vast potential. It extols Cheyenne County’s size and productivity, urging settlers and farmers to embrace up-to-date methods, work hard, and look to 1906 with optimism. It notes the world watches Nebraska’s rise and emphasizes self-reliance and national pride.
A Nebraska newspaper argues against Lacy’s arid region land leasing bill. It contends leasing is impracticable, warns of corruption as large tracts are NI and sold, and favors selling public lands to realize value and allow private development. A local example notes vast gains from early sales and subdivision potential.
The text discusses Professor Loeb probing life origins, a critique of a late 19th to early 20th century scientific project. It references a failed medical operation with an artificial liver device, a jab at Jerome K Jerome's reputation, and a State Teachers Association committee aiming to attract a large crowd at Lincoln with rumors of an unusually attractive audience.
The city markets show residents spending on amusements while a Albany mother welcomes a daughter four months after a son. George Poell of Grand Island earns a bravery medal amid Nebraska draftee pride. A woodcut of cabinet officers prompts satire on Teddy Roosevelt. Matthews faces political talk after a swat, while T. L. is urged not to lead the ticket.
Charles Elquest plans to buy land and settle in Potter. Fred Nelson may be away several days after a death in his family. The Sunday School thanks Greenlee for Christmas candy. Frank Brady remains dangerously ill with typhoid. Rev. Hornaday visits ailing father in Shelton. Mrs. Dresser visits Sidney relatives. Myrtle Mathers near Canon City ill and friends hope for recovery. Christmas program featured a cantata with tableaux. accident burned Mr. Mathers hands. The piece closes with a moral about custom and truth.
A quirky item notes a plaintiff and defendant in a divorce case with musical metaphor, framing the marital dispute as a song. The brief humorous remark points to a tense, public legal proceeding unfolding in court.
A reflective meditation on how love fades from morning to afternoon while friendship deepens as life nears its evening, illustrating two enduring bonds in human experience.
A concise remark notes that some individuals behave freely wherever they go, but avoid doing so at EMS facilities. The comment implies strict adherence to code or policy in EMS environments.
Legal advertisements from the Sidney Nebraska land office note a settler John Borgsquist filing for final proof on NE 4170 and witnesses named Roy Nelson Thomas Spicknall Nels Olson and George Giidewell all of Sidney. Also a court sale: judgment against unknown heirs Morrison et al for 62.87 dollars with costs 25.63 and interest. property described as South half of NE quarter and Lots 1 and 3 section 2 Township 15 north range west. sale to highest bidder in front of the Sidney courthouse at 10 a m January 17 1906.
The Sidney land district Nebraska with office at Sidney is closed and its lands and archives transferred to the Western land district North Platte Nebraska by Executive order dated December 6 1905. The Sidney office will close February 23 1906 and its business moved to North Platte effective March 1 1900. Public notice signed in Washington DC.
Department of the Interior announces a contest to homestead entry No. 142x by John Friedrich Gels. Reinmuth, contestant, alleges lack of residence cultivation or improvements and absence over six months not due to military service. Public notice calls on Gels to appear and respond at 9:00 a.m. on a specified date before the Register at Sidney Nebraska. Publication ordered due to service difficulties.
Public notice from the Department of the Interior Land Office in Sidney Nebraska dated November 24 1905 states Paul J Kappler has filed to make final proof for his land claim. Proof will be presented before the Register and Receiver in Sidney Nebraska December 30 1905 with witnesses Melchior M Herbert James K Childers Wiliam Krueger all of Sidney Nebraska and Joel Schad of Lodgepole Nebraska.
In Cheyenne County Nebraska the County Court issues a hearing on Martha D Manna’s petition to appoint her as administratrix of John Manna deceased. The court orders Martha and interested parties to appear on January ith at 9 10 a m and publish notice in Sidney Telegraph for three weeks prior. Judge James Tucker seals the order.
By virtue of a judgment in the Cheyenne County District Court on November 11, in favor of the County of Cheyenne Nebraska for Lewis W. Driskell, the east half of the northwest quarter of section nine township nineteen north range forty eight west will be sold at public auction for cash. The sale takes place December 7 at 1:00 PM in front of the courthouse in Sidney Nebraska.
An order of sale issued by Judge Grimes directs the sheriff to sell the real estate of W K James and others to satisfy a judgment for 12.05 plus costs. The property is the N half of SW quarter of Section 24, Township 15, Range 45, in Sidney Nebraska. Sale set for January 14, 1908 at the courthouse at 1 o'clock.
By order of the Cheyenne County Nebraska District Court, judgment in favor of Edme R Stevens against Jacob Siulers et al for 38 dollars plus 18 33 in costs. Levy on South half SW 24 18 48 to be sold to highest bidder for cash on January 1900 at Sidney. Dated December 7 1905 Len Sherif Sheriff.
A white and red heifer calf is found in Section ik Township 1 Range 49 Cheyenne County Nebraska. The owner may claim by proving ownership and paying all incurred expenses. Notify KF.A Tay Sidney Nel for recovery.
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