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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1904
Page
4
The Telegraph reminds all subscribers in arrears that on or after January 1 they will receive a personal notice or mailed statement. It urges prompt payment and warns that those who do not value the paper should settle their debt or discontinue service rather than stop paying.
The aitschio of Captain Baldwin of California completed a successful voyage at the St Louis fair and has since shown remarkable feats. On December 2 it sailed one hour and twenty minutes covering twenty miles against a twenty mile gale after eight miles with the wind. The craft was commanded by the same pilot who sailed at the World's fair.
The article describes plans by Dr Mead to set up experimental stations in parts of Wyoming to plant grasses that require little moisture. Blue grass from southern Russia could provide a hardy sod for arid lands, potentially transforming sage brush and prickly pear areas into productive fields with irrigation. Union Pacific and Burlington officials are to be consulted, with railroad companies expected to cooperate with government experiments.
Last week a group met at Chas Lager's home to plan Christmas. A sale at Addie Barricklow's ranch drew neighborhood attendees. Families shared dinners and social visits with Chas Lager, Addie Barricklow, and others amid holiday cheer.
The Potter Christmas program by the Sunday School featured a cantata Santa Claus Dream with Harry Olander as Santa and fine musical numbers. The crowd filled the room and overflowed as many could not gain admittance. Miss Mathers and Mrs Mathers visited Canyon City Colorado over vacation. Mrs Thornbury hosted a large Christmas dinner to conclude the festive day.
Mrs. Foster and the school hosted a Christmas tree and entertainment that attendees called a success. Several locals, including Hiram Eckert and Dave Eckert, were noted for their movements and visits around the area. The note ends with wishes for a Happy New Year to the editor and patrons.
A list details deeds and transfers including RK D Harn to Eulalia Benda, J M Craig to Arthur Craig, and others with amounts from 50 to 3 000 dollars. It notes Burlington road’s claim of guiding a million to the St Louis exposition and rail hospital discussions, plus railroad staffing changes and a blunted death anecdote from Charles XII.
The prodigal son returns as a father recalls his own welcome and plans for the future. An aide notes the differing reception at home versus the club, while the New York Tribune is mentioned for context.
Sheriffs sale notices reveal tax lien foreclosure and mortgage execution in Cheyenne County Nebraska. Jacob Eckert sues unknown heirs of Elizabeth Pottinger to foreclose tax debts on land described as Southeast quarter Section 28 Township 17 North Range 51 West Sixth P.M. and to sell if not paid. The second notice details a judgment against Geo Hunt, with sale of the east half Southeast Quarter Section 4 and east half Northeast Quarter Section 9, Township 19 Range 4 West at Sidney Court House on February 4, 1905.
In Cheyenne County Nebraska a County Court sets December 6 1904 for hearing the petition by Chira Kool Port to admit a foreign will of James st Chaty Boal deceased. Notice will be published in The Sidney Telegraph for three weeks prior to hearing, with all interested parties invited to appear.
A court ordered sale directed by the Cheyenne County Nebraska district court authorizes the sale of real estate owned by Richard Kroeger and others. Stall Brothers sue for sixty four dollars and forty seven cents plus costs. property is described as North West quarter Section 34 Township 14 Range 40. Sale to the highest bidder for cash at Sidney courthouse on January day AD 1905. Sheriff signs notice.
Notice for public land entry and tax sale in Cheyenne County Nebraska with claims by Frank Stimks and witnesses Jurgen Cawley and Volfsteadt. Also announces redemption terms for Alfred Harris land sold for delinquent taxes 1894 1895 and details buyers Garren and Saunders redemption deadline March 1905.
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