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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1906
Page
4
A rousing call to action urges Sidney residents to back rapid town improvements. It touts electric plant success, water and sewer projects, sidewalks, shade trees, and new construction. The piece envisions bonds, rail links, and a flood of 1906-07 settlers, promising rising land values and prosperity for all.
A Kansas man decorates his own coffin using nabestos and fire cement materials. An eminent English medical doctor remarks on the topic and the humor surrounding self burial in this fragmentary telegraph-style note.
The text sketches a string of vignettes from a civic scene. Mrs. Tolla’s reprieve, Rogers withholding statements, and Mrs. Morris’ reader with Albert Austin. Rev. Ware’s improving health versus Comstock and Richards. Lowu’s legislature forcing railroad passes for officials. a misread earthquake shock tied to Democratic reorganization. President Harper’s death and Chancellor Andrews’ potential loss. and a stark contrast in funeral circumstances between Dr. Harper and Yerkes. The piece blends humor, political rumor, and obituary-like tributes.
Community mourns Myrtle Mathers who died at home in Cannon City on New Year’s Eve after teaching in Potter and Cannon City schools. A devout Christian, she had recently taught nine months in Potter, declined a salary advance due to poor health, and was laid to rest in Illinois beside family. Her brother D G Mathers, station agent here, visited her before her death and accompanied her remains to Illinois.
Folkerts in Eagle precinct recall a harmful winter practice causing trouble with free range and feeding. The article notes a 1905 crop year prosperity, a Christmas celebration at the German Church, and a hope for improved infrastructure including a telephone line. A forthcoming District 80 schoolhouse meeting aims to connect the town.
Social rounds dominate week with numerous parties and dances in Sidney and Leafdale. Attendance from Drew, Thurston, and Herden circles highlight a week of cordial gatherings, with plans noted for upcoming events and invitations extended for more communal dancing. An odd tradewin joke and a light quip about Briggs and Perkins end the column.
In Union Valley William Schuler and Henry Vick buy fat hogs for shipment this week. Builders rise as pleasant weather spurs new barns. A district 80 moving picture show drew modest turnout but quality was good. Locals note east visitors and possible relocation interests. Grain trade rises in Dalton with a new elevator boosting its status as a grain market. The county seat may shift there, stalling county division.
The President by executive order directs the Sidney land district Nebraska to close its office at Sidney and transfer lands, business, and archives to the Western land district in North Platte. The Sidney office will close February 5, 1906, with final transfer on March 1, 1908, under Commissioner W A Kidtanos.
Department of the Interior notice from Sidney Nebraska December 23 1908. John W Kelnmuth contestant files affidavit against homestead entry made by John Friedrich Gels alleging lack of residence cultivation and improvement. Contestants must appear February 5 1906 at 10 am before the United States Land Office Register. Publication ordered due to inability to serve personally.
Albert Henish purchased in a private tax sale in Cheyenne County Nebraska for delinquent taxes from 1990 to 1902 on the Northeast quarter Section 4 Township 16 North Range 52 West, land assessed to John Loudock. Redemption period ends June 11, 1908, after which the undersigned seeks a treasurer's deed.
Cheyenne County Nebraska Board of County Commissioners meeting in January 1908 adopts the estimate of county expenses for the year. The budget covers county court justice and district court operations, poor relief and medical attendance, officers salaries, fuel, repairs, and general costs. It also funds bridge repair and building, road construction and opening, annual interest on outstanding bonds, prior year indebtedness, Soldiers' Relief Fund, and care of county patients in the state asylum. County Clerk Barnett signs.
In Nebraska Cheyenne County the estate of Nancy Moecker deceased is to have a petition heard for probate of a will. Johns A Teller of Quincy Illinois filed the instrument claimed to be the last will. The County Court of Adams County conducted the probate and a hearing time and place was set for January 1 1906 in Sidney Cheyenne County Nebraska. The petitioner must publish this notice for three weeks and notify all interested parties.
By order of the Clerk of the District Court of Cheyenne County Nebraska a judgment given November 1 1905 in favor of William Wils against Albert Niegholsom et al for 3700.59 with costs 18.33. Real estate to be sold at cash bidder on February 8 1906 in Sidney Nebraska at 9 o clock a m described as the North half of the Northeast quarter of Section 28 and South half of the Southeast quarter of Section 44 Township 23 Range 4 West. Sheriff W A. B. Ob. County.
The Land Office at midiTey Nebraska provides notice that settler John Borgquist has filed intent to make proof for his claim HE 417 for the Mig. See. Twp Wn Redw. The witnesses Roy Nelson Thomas Spicknall Nels Olson and George Glidewell, all of Sidney Nebraska, will testify before the Register and Receiver at Sidney Nebraska on February ord 1906. J. Mecarosa, Register.
Notice states Nicholas Muhr intends to make final proof on land in Sidney Nebraska. He will present proofs before Register J. in February 12, witnesses include Nicholas Pref nen John Treinen William Nienhelser and John D. Fisher all residents of Sidney Nebraska under entry for SW section See 10 wp in Ren w Hemmes.
By order of the District Court of Cheyenne county Nebraska a sale is advertised to satisfy a court judgment of Carl Jeschke against the unknown heirs of John and Mary Morrison. The property is the south half of the northeast quarter and lots 1 and 2 in section 2 township 15 range west. The sale to the highest bidder will be January 17 1906 at 10 o clock in the forenoon in front of the Sidavy Nebraska courthouse. Dated December 14 1905.
The undersigned reports a stray white and red heifer calf on his premises in Section 2 Two Th Range 49 Cheyenne County Nebraska. Owner may prove property and pay all charges to recover. A Wann Stdoey Neb signed this notice.
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