The Gang's Gall and Osborn Squeal in County Affairs
A critical, period-voice account accuses Stockton Osborn and allies like Rhea Hedifes of manipulating county matters and abusing printing contracts. It denounces alleged incompetence and malfeasance in the County Board, bonds questioned, and claims the gang aims to control the court while pledging loyalty to Catholic members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osborn
North Platte
Rhea
Stockton
Jones
Hedifes
Rome
Meentosh
Mcintosh
Colin
Clements Halstead
Gutfreund
Bartling
Mitchell
Cheyenne County
Hedges
Osborn Ad Hedges
Hut
Teneonarn
Ging
August Pultz Strikes Water on His Farm in Bron Gon
August Pultz living north of Bron Gon reports a recently drilled well yields water with heavy iron content. Analysis indicates water quality is as good as favorable professional opinions. The discovery should benefit Pultz's prospects and prospects for his land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pultz
Brongon
Mr. Pulte
Teachers Association Meeting at Sidney Neb
The Cheyenne County Teachers Association meets in Sidney with morning and afternoon sessions. Programs include inductive methods, history, society influence, and instructional language. Evening program features readings, music, recitations, and a supper at the Masonic hall on Friday Feb 16, with local speakers and committees listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
Shelton William Cowper
Samuel Schad
Josie Zimmerman Thomas Hughs
D. Fyde
Maud
Arte Johanson
C. A. Bourton
Addie Pilsprs
C. P Cilambers
Epworth League
Masonic Hall
sNello
Olva Miles
Frank Anderson
Miva
Case of Worms Ex-treasurer’s Small Bores
A pigmented transcript alleges peculation by ex-officials over minor purchases totaling about one hundred dollars. The writeup mocks the charges as a “mare's nest” and questions taxpayer impact, claiming the allegations are dirt-dish soap about the ex-treasurer’s 320,000 “little leaks.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontard
Simple Home Health Tips From A Past Era
A compact list of domestic health advice covers foot soaks with sea salt to ward off colds, cold-water foot plunges for fatigue and head congestion, glycerine remedies for freckles and chapped skin, bread slicing tips, and bay rum with glycerine applied after shaving for a rejuvenated feel. These tips emphasize inexpensive, everyday solutions and self-care practices of the period.
Party honors Mr and Mrs Geo Newley at home
The Telearacist thanks hosts Mr and Mrs John N Scherer for a cake filled gathering of about sixty friends at their home. The event celebrated Mr Geo M Newley and his bride in a sociable old fashioned manner with abundant food and generous hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John N. Scherer
Geo. M. Newley
Gone to Rest of Mrs Rudolphena Stuht in Sidney
The obituary notes Mrs Rudolphena Stuht dies at 75 years in Sidney after living in Wisconsin and with relatives in Nebraska. She was German born, widow of wagon maker Fred Stuht, stepmother to Ernest William Charles Fred and Minife Stuht, and long associated with the Mlerhourst church. Services were held at the M I church with Ten Miles officiating. interment planned in Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Stubt
Rudolphena Stuht
Ife
M. I
Wisconsin
William Stuht
Local notes from Sidney and area face varied week
Final proof work by Messrs Cawley and Johnson. Willow Island visitors. Cramer excavations for Mclintosh coast bank building. Garman house moved to city for repairs. suit against commissioners questioned. ice contract for Denver. Sidney residents enjoy fresh fish on Wednesdays and Fridays. Kensington tea party with many attendees. Edgar Yelton injured in buggy accident. card party at Gorham home yields prizes. regular high tea parties foster community ties. The Turn of the Tide performed at Post Theater with local actors. proceeds fund I T A ball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cramer
Mclntosh
The
Bank Building Co
Wright
Garman
Wo Maneely
South Hills
Nuilhoast
Troguttz
Denver
Sidney
Mckee
Mra Qcharfel
Aniaher
Fier Indy
Kensington
Moajar Boyle
Sceut Tlenrn
J. Essig
Wra Stoddard
Miss Alien
JB Regan
Mra Oosterhondt
Storkton
Bob Jones
Wef Moore
Mel Carruth
Chowins
Edgar Yelton
Bolt
Edgar
Ilisk We Juint
Katie Paips
Indies
Sidney Ry
Post
Jonas Aldrich
Lil. Hale
Mrs. Sweet
Mr. Moffit
Pepper
Adria Crown
Expbetarions
Country Cullings from Bethel and Weyerts Nebraska
Local notes from Bethel Nebraska and Weyerts Nebraska dated February 6 1904 report residents drilling wells and telegraph learning progress Olof Olsen as proving war proof on his Sidney homestead J W Walsh alleged find of gold while drilling a well revival meetings planned at Potter irrigation talks wind pump efficiency and garden truck potential. Weyerts mentions community happenings and upcoming construction projects with several families moving and social events noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel
J. W. Welch
Christanson
Olof Olsen
Sidney
K. Bushee
Oliver Grubb
PG Alving
Bushee
Lawrence Fork
Grubb
John Benson
Dern
Kimball
J. W. Walsh
Denver
J. A. Carrell
Rooney
Pine Bluffs
Ilu
Res
W.C. Tordaday
Potter
Local notes from Silverthorn Neb and vicinity
Silverthorn Neb Feb 5 1894 residents report Charlie Jolius quitting work for Wagoner and planning for Indian Nation March 1 Missouri Rowtetu calf killed by wolves Milo Sharp faces a painful hand ailment Alma and Dimma Jolson travel to Alliance to work Oliver Miller returns from relatives visit Silverthorn hosts diverse trades dentist shoemaker photographer blacksmith shop broom factory Dance at Rogers hall well attended LL with fan in hand Al Johnson trades for mule team plans to move then possibly return later Houlman leases Mack Gast claim to farm under canal PaPa nickname used by Roberts to guide his son’s speech seller Yelton seeks team of mares to haul stone Harrington and James steer buying trip Al Johnson may move to Oregon then return as predicted by C Stans
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silverthorn
Neb
Charlie Jolius
Wagoner
Pat Rowtetu
Milo Sharp
Alma
Dimma Jolson
Alliance
Oliver Miller
Tlastogs
Rogers’ Hall
LL. C
al Johnson
Houlman
Mack Gast
Clas
Roberts
A. Yelton
Harrington
C. M. James
Oregon
Hard Time Prices at Oberfelders Before Inventory
Local shop offers cash and at cost prices ahead of annual stocktake. Robert Henry of La Peer was seen in Sidney as prospects for a better crop on table land show a 60 percent improvement over last year. Sidney and Cheyenne county see improvements in residence and business as April approaches. The Telegraph advertises a new threshing machine and a buyer’s promotion offering life size portraits with $10 purchases. local ducks on the creek attract noisy sports and the Chicago Inter Ocean promotes a World’s Fair picture series for new subscribers. Scribner’s Magazine reports on The Sea Island Hurricanes with Miss Clara Sarton aiding Red Cross relief efforts in South Carolina. An illustration depicts a curious fire on the jalacds and new articles in the March issue include Tyo Kellet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weyerts
Neb
Liner
Willard
Eddie Elter
la Peer
Jennie Durkee
Oscar Harris
D. C. Durkee
Lodge Pole
Hegen
P. Higgens
P. Jones Rock
Henry Dykman
F. W. Bussee
Robert Henry
Sidney Pridiuy
Mus Lime
Sidney
Cheyenne County
W.W. Pease
Chicago Inter Ocean
Scribner’s Magazine
Joel Chandler Harris
Asklimi
Daniel Smith
Sea Island
South Carolina
Clara Sarton
Red Cross Society
Harrie
Couucpion
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. B. Gross
Lewis Conors
J. B
Sebonn
M.' Cohn
Osborn and Hedges
Nincompoop
Buttermilk
Teacher's Association
Teachr’s Association
Sidney Seb
Portsmouth
League Social
Enos Laughlin
Roscoe Stockton
Bella Hower Readius
Brown
Kaete
Lealia Sweet Quarto
Adiniesors Teagate
Hiauna
Jenner
Hanna
Hanna Yigg
Hanna Lump
Messrs Cawley and Johnson
Colton
Picard and
Finnegan
Willow Island
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