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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1901
Page
4
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The issue highlights Governor Dietrich and staff leaving Lincoln February 28 for McKinley inauguration. Reports from Kansas describe a riot and bloody clash near Leavenworth with one dead seven wounded. Eddie Gudaby abductor captured. further details awaited. Lenten observances noted across Catholic, Episcopal, Lutheran churches. Standard Oil dividend announced at twenty percent with further extra payouts mentioned. Nebraska legislature backs a joint resolution seeking constitutional amendment for direct U S Senate elections by popular vote.
Rumors of Northeast to Southwest railroad expansion and extensions toward Denver and from Southeast to Northwest buoy Sidney’s prominence. Press coverage and surveying work along proposed lines back the belief that these major lines will be built, making Sidney nearly undeniable to notice.
A three member Nebraska political trio aided Tom Kearns in securing election to the United States Senate. Matt Daugherty of Sidney planned a move to Mormondam for a federal appointment won by Kearns. John G. Maher of Chadron scanned Washington lists seeking a post without harming party duties. Mike Harrington of ONeill faced ongoing career prospects in the senate press service.
A Lincoln Journal report notes Kearns gratitude to Nebraska lieutenants as Daugherty may go to Utah. Boston sees Geo R Harris elevated to Burlington system presidency, signaling Western-led expansions. North Platte Republicans back John E Evans for U S senator with a signed pledge from Lincoln county officials and 100 signers.
A Sidney correspondent urges residents to beautify the town by planting trees on Arbor Day and promoting civic pride. He argues two city factions exist: those who support public beautification and taxation for it, and those who travel or live elsewhere yet rely on local efforts. He urges mass meetings and continued newspaper advocacy to raise value and neighborly esteem.
Mrs Rosa Richardson of Laurel Springs NC credits Dr Kings New Discovery with curing her consumption after doctors predicted a month to live She used seven bottles and recovered Fully described as a life saver for consumption pneumonia la grippe bronchitis coughs colds asthma bay fever croup and whooping cough Trial bottles are free at druggists and bottles cost 60 cents or 1.00
A German physician Dr A Boschee promotes his German Syrup as a trusted cough and lung remedy. The advertisement claims rapid relief, long tested effectiveness, and annual sales of two million bottles since its 1868 U S introduction, with a price of 75 cents for three doses. It notes wide availability in towns and villages.
Burlington Route offers its lowest rate in years to major California points including San Francisco Los Angeles Sacramento and San Jose with tourist sleepers on all travel dates. Passengers may board at any Nebraska station the train serves and alight in Los Angeles. Contact a Burlington ticket agent or write J Francis General Passenger Agent Omaha Neb for details.
A historic note claims a signature on every box of Laxative Bromo Quinine Taviets as the remedy for colds and a cure in time. The text emphasizes a universal mark on genuine boxes.
In the District Court of the United States for the District of Nebraska Hugh P Slawson doing business as Stawson Wilcox Co bankrupt Cheyenne county Mo 1901 voluntary petition Notice first meeting of Creditors creditors of Hugh P Slawson doing business as Slawson Wilcox Co Lodge pole Cheyenne county district aforesaid angkeupt notice given that on the 9th day of February A D 1901 the said Hugh P Slawson doing business as Slawson Wilcox Co was duly adjudicated a bankrupt and that the first meeting of his creditors will be held at the office of the County Judge of Cheyenne county in the city of Sidney Nebraska on the 2nd day of March A D 1901 at 11 o clock in the forenoon at which time the said creditors may attend prove their claims appoint a trustee examine the bankrupt and transact such other business as may properly come before said meeting Dated North Platte in such district this th day of Pobre A D 1901 WaLt er V HOAULAND Referee In Bankruptcy
John Olson contests homestead entry 327 by August Wattendorf for the land described in section and township. The affidavit alleges abandonment and lack of residence or cultivation since July 19 1893 and that wartime service did not explain absence. Notices set for 10 am in Ret 1901 before the Sidney land office register and receiver.
A sufficent contest affidavit was filed by Chris D Jurgens against homestead entry 3498 made May 25 1895 for sections 4 township 10 north range 8 west alleging John Walker abandoned the tract failed to establish residence and made no improvements and has been absent over five years with absence not due to military service. Proceedings set for March 9 before the Register and Receiver at Sidney Nebraska. Additional affidavit and notices announce similar contest against another entry made July 1 1895 with alleged lack of residence and no improvements and absence not due to military service. Public notices order publication and assign exam dates for contestants to respond.
In Sidney Nebraska Nels Johnson has filed notice of intention to make final proof before the Register in Sidney on February 2. Alfred Young Tani Nils Johnson Jol Cowley Sidrew Johnson witness names listed. An order of attachment and garnishment for 254 40 was issued January ath day by Cheyenne county judge MD Sanders in the case J W Harper and Son versus Chas Hammond. Property consisting of money and credits due Hammond from A W Atkins attached and garnished. The case is continued to March in Sidney Nebraska.
Henry G. Bartling files intent to make final proof for timber culture on section 9 in Sidney Nebraska. Witnesses include Nels Johnson Richard Wroeger William Krueger and Wm Kempall. Proceeding set before the Sidney Register on March 1 1901.
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