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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1900
Page
5
A historical directory item listing county officials clerks treasurers sheriffs and educators, plus numerous fraternal lodge notices and meeting schedules. It names Sidney and surrounding areas with roles such as Clerk Treasurer Superintendent of Public Schools and Coroner, and includes dates for regular meetings of lodges and chapters in town.
A San Francisco Examiner piece recounts how a well known city patron of upscale restaurants ran up large unpaid bills. Waiters describe a method where patrons sign checks and delay payment, while hosts use social pressure to secure tips and future charges. The tale includes a theater crowd, a country guest, and a warning about reputations tied to moneyed habits.
The Belmont Water Power Company and several corporations and individuals are defendants in a Cheyenne County Nebraska District Court action. The petition seeks establishment of a trust deed securing payments on real estate and taxes. Defendants must answer by April 2, with the petition to be considered in due course.
An indulgent father disciplines a rebellious high year old son with a spanking after insubordination. Half an hour later the younger boy tells the older brother that he and the father had fought earlier, before the older son arrived home, according to the Pittsburg Chronicle Telegraph.
A sea dust mystery familiar to sailors is explained by night sweeping. The article notes decks accumulate a large amount of dust despite daytime washing and light work. A social quip follows about debating a girl’s prettiness yielding a ten strike among men.
Kidney trouble blamed for pains aches and rheumatism as blood becomes thick from uric acid. Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root advertised as a remedy with claims of curing kidney and bladder troubles and a free sample offer via mail from Kilmer & Co in Binghamton New York.
In the matter of the estate of William I Mirsw Well the sale is ordered by the Cheyenne County District Court. The sheriff will expose real estate in Sidney Nebraska at public auction for cash March 1 at 2 PM to satisfy a judgment against Frank E Waste and others for sixty six hundred and seventy eight dollars plus costs. The property to be sold lies in Sidney and is described in the notice.
Notice by Ceiven that Tonges Wosustins filed notices of intention to make final proof before Clark Circuit Court in Clackamas County Oregon City on Saturday the 2nd of February. Witnesses named: Neelo eovs Ulirtels George Fobherts Terman Polkerts Thomas Thompson Weyerts. Neb Rontry DEPP vaieiees Kewtster 7-0
The notice announces a final proof hearing before the register in Slaney Nebo in February 990. It lists Tikva Bridger as claimant and presents witnesses to support continuance, including Witeker, William Nienbuser, Do Waker, and others, with additional names Jioruan Brauer, William Nieahuser, Brianer, Charles Ho Holmeyer, and Kenny.
A damaged notice outlines proof requirements for a petition to establish a continuous residence in Nebraska. It lists witnesses including Ned Lythedia Randolph Perse and others, with a deadline of Meh. 12. The document names residents Herbert Noster and Henry de Raymon, among several others, as potential witnesses.
By order of sale from the Cheyenne County District Court clerk a judgment in favor of Fleumas Gray against Fred H. Smbrose and others for 300 in damages plus costs. Real estate described as township 7 north range 10 Cheyenne County Nebraska will be sold to the highest bidder for cash at 10 a.m. on the specified day in front of the courthouse. Frank R. Kina Sheriff announces the sale.
Notice is hereby given that Crouthmel has filed a notice of intention to make final proof before the Clerk District Court of Boone County Iowa at his office in Boone on Monday February 00 and February 00 for an application number. Witnesses Samuel J. Hedges Robert O. Jayaooud Henry S. Raymond Anguset Bowman and others will testify before the register and receiver at Sidney Nebraska on the specified date.
A contest notice filed by George Hicks against homestead entry No. 15520 dated August 20 seeks to prove abandonment. It alleges claimant never resided on the tract after death of Andrew Burgh and no improvements were made. Heirs of the deceased Andrew Burgh are urged to appear and respond before the Register and Receiver at 10 am February 24, 1900 at the United States Land Office in Alliance Nebraska.
County Court in Cheyenne County Nebraska holds hearing for Nancy F. Olin to probate a Wisconsin will. Hearing set for February 12 1900 with notice to all interested parties via Sidney Telegraph publication.
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