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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1896
Page
4
Local Cheyenne county items praise sugar beet industry and civic vigor. Editorials rail at jury corruption in the Bozarth murder case and discuss Canadian loyalty, Oklahoma statehood, and Nebraska political maneuvering. A social column laments long dances but tallies a busy evening.
The piece argues for state legislation to grant free ranges for stockraisers to boost cattle farming on the plains near Sidney. It notes Nebraska beet sugar growth from 8000 to 25633 tons by 1894 and sugar per ton rising to 218 pounds in a dry 1895. It also quotes rancher John Keith praising McKinley Thurston for prosperity and criticizes Cheyenne county unrest over a Bozarth trial juror parade.
Ex Governor McKinley defends protection as American policy and a Republican principle. He says the tariff should balance revenue with fostering domestic industry, raise wages, and give labor and capital a fair chance, though he declines to specify future rates. He notes tariff adjustments depend on current conditions and aim to shield American markets.
Land Office notice from Sidney Nebraska dated February 15 1806 announces John E Hall intends to submit final proof to support his entry H E 068 for section 18 township 18 north range 44 west. He lists witnesses William Stilwill of Lisco Nebraska William Davis Charles J Osborn and Robert S McConnell all of Sidney Nebraska to establish residence and cultivation.
The article notes McKinley says future tariff rates are not fixed and will depend on Republican control. Some duties may rise or fall, aimed at general welfare and protection. The next President would pursue this policy regardless of state origin.
County court in Cheyenne County Nebraska holds hearing on petition by Charles Mittelsteindt to grant administration of Louisa Buck estate. Hearing set for February 1806 at 2:00 PM. notice to interested parties via publication in the county weekly newspaper for three weeks prior. (A true copy.) J. Neubauer County Judge.
Land Office Sidney Nebraska notes that Margaret A Ware will file for final proof on her timber and stone claim. The hearing before the Register on March 18 1906 includes witnesses Herman Fink David G Hannah William C Ludlow and Samuel P Jones from Lisco Sidney Weyerts. Also Herman Fisk files for se 41 18n 46w with witnesses William O Ludlow Margaret Ware David Hannah and Samuel Jones. John M Adams Register.
Land Office Sidney Nebraska February 30 1306 Margaret A Ware filed intent to make final proof before register in Sidney for timber culture application No 387 on March 1 186 Witnesses named Hirman Fisk David G Hannah Samuel P Jones and William O Ludow all residents of nearby Nebraska towns.
Mrs Miles of Elkhart Indiana reports her 14 year old daughter Mattie suffered a spring bout of St Vitus dance with nervousness and numbness on the entire right side, prompting medical consultation and treatment.
A full set of press items is offered including one Gordon Jobber, a 23 inch Leader Paper Cutter, two imposing stones, three double news racks, and a 16 case cabinet. All in place for publishing a first class country newspaper. Interested parties may call or write to the undersigned.
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