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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1901
Page
4
The Sidney Telegraph lists subscription rates, advertising charges, and local notices with editor names. It notes congressional reapportionment references, Bayard Transcript praise for Editor Wisner, Armour’s death, and Nebraska Press Association meeting plans in Omaha with details on session editors and souvenir publication.
Representative Evans introduces a census based reapportionment plan. It changes state senatorial districts from thirty to twenty eight and representatives from sixty seven to seventy three while preserving old boundary lines where possible. The fifty ninth district would include Devel Keith Cheyenne and Kimball, and the twenty fifth district would comprise Lincoln Logan Thomas Hooker Grant Weberson Keith Perkins Devel Cheyenne Kimball Banner Scott. Western lawmakers show approval.
A misread Telegraph editorial on Sunday closing prompts B W Muriless to publish a communique. The elder of the MEB church accuses the paper of hostility, while the Telegraph offers to leave merchants to settle matters locally. The piece portrays Marlless as overreacting to perceived threats and moral reform duties.
A humorous unsigned item ridicules a group described as the Democratic party 19 by likening their stance to a mock illness named Clevelandicitis. The brief quip frames the issue as a lighthearted jab at political inaction and tired attitudes.
The legislature met on schedule and moved with clockwork efficiency. Republicans form a strong body and aim for an amicable senate race outcome with an early caucus to avoid delaying other business. The inaugural reception and ball drew a huge crowd showcasing state prosperity and high society. A fusionist ex-army officer skipped the Lee reception, citing Civil War loyalties, while Vignain’s friendship with Bryan adds interest. Job applications for the new administration were fewer than expected, signaling limited hold-up legislation and lower committee scramble. ADAM GRANGER.
J C Sherman, veteran editor of the Vermontville Echo, says electric Bitters keep him and his wife young by easing nervousness sleeplessness digestion and rheumatism. The remedy stimulates the kidneys tones the stomach aids digestion and boosts appetite. Available for 5c at W Bassett's drugstore.
August Flower remains the top medicine in the civilized world for indigestion and biliousness. The ad claims mothers and grandmothers used it before doctors, who were scarce, and it reputedly treats liver, nervous, and digestive issues with a few doses in liquid form.
An advertisement touts Boschee's German Syrup as a universal cure for severe lung troubles and coughs. It claims the remedy heals tissues, fights germ disease, reduces inflammation, aids expectoration, and improves sleep, urging one bottle and noting wide doctor and druggist endorsement.
In Colonel Evans’s Sketches of Life in the Golden State an ambitious hunter meets his first grizzly near Monterey. A trio of bears march toward him as he rests, he screams, and the lead bear bolts with the others in pursuit. Tracks prove the tale true. the bears fled beyond pursuit.
Andrew Weister administrator files in Scous Bay Nebraska district court a petition to sell described real estate in Cheyenne County to satisfy debts of Henry L Keister deceased. Property is northeast quarter of section 9-20N-62W with court hearing set for February, North Platte chambers, to show cause why license should not be granted.
A Chicago Record explodes a myth about sinking ships. It explains that sinking objects reach the sea bottom because water density is nearly uniform with depth and pressure does not halt descent. The piece emphasizes that only density differences drive sinking, not surface pressure or mid ocean hovering.
A London tending library offers human bones and animal skeletons for medical student study. The collection, valued at £600, loans bones like a circulating library. Bones rent per item, a skull ranges from 5s to £1, complete skeletons can be borrowed for 15s with a £1 deposit, and items may be kept for one week.
In Augustus J. Hare’s Recollections Lord Houghton recalls Miss Coutts and the social pageantry around proposals. He says most young men of good family proposed, while Miss Coutts allegedly feigned disinterest. Mrs Browne, her companion, supposedly forewarned by leaving doors ajar, then returned to witness the moment.
The Medical Record notes that despite careful study, knowledge of gout remains uncertain and its exact nature is not yet understood.
OS Land Office Sidney Nebraska notes a timber culture contest filed by John Crawford against John Casenford Gilled for entry no. SES. The complaint alleges partial cultivation and present weeds. Notice calls for appearance February at 1 pm before the register and receiver for contested claims and service difficulties.
In Cheyenne County Nebraska guardianship of John S Barden a minor. Under order of Judge Grimes dated December 6, the court directs sale of real estate. On January 28 at 10 o clock in front of Sidney courthouse the Southeast Quarter of Section 12 Township 14 North Range West, Cheyenne County, will be sold to the highest cash bidder. Sale remains open one hour. Dated Sidney December 18, 19. Many d Massen guardian of John S Borden a minor.
Land Office at Sidney Nebraska December 26 1900 notices that Andrew Anderson has filed for final proof to support his claim for the southwest quarter of section two township or range unknown before the register or receiver at Sidney February 9 1900 witnesses listed include Anton Bernst clert Benth Gust Erickson Ed Raat all of ea Paveees Urryastern Kop.Ley AkRis.
Nelson Wo Mlarks filed notice of intention to make final proof before the clerk of the district court in Saunders County at Wahoo Nebraska on Saturday January 101 for timber claim application No 8s in section No % township No 1in range No 1in. Witnesses include William Ro Wood Weyetts Nebraska James W Harris Lodeepole Oscar Jarvis Sidney Samuel Po Jones Sidney and 118 Rowcey D Matis Register.
Sidney Nebraska February notice of intention to make final proof before register of deeds at his office in Sidney on Saturday the 19th day of January. Name Wilton Cingestus Hed tattoe of intention. Two witnesses listed: William Dery, Frank Ackerman, Oscar Waltzbert Walls, all from Sidy Nebraska.
Public notice from Sidney Nebraska dated December 1 listing a named settlor who has fled notice of intent to make final proof to support a claim on land. It names witnesses Daniel Parsons Fred Dresser Mathie Dresser and Dessie Grosvena, and records a request for final proof before the register or receiver on January 28. It also notes a stray red steer in section 22 township 6 range 52 and provides claimant procedures and costs.
F M Ross of Winfield Tennessee credits his wife with urging Dr King's New Discovery after a worsening cough and poor response to doctors. He claims a complete cure from coughs colds bronchitis pneumonia asthma hay fever and all chest throat lung maladies. Trial bottles free at W F Bassett's drugstore with guaranteed satisfaction for 50 cents or 1.
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