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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1901
Page
4
Rates and classifieds terms appear with editorial notes and local notices. The piece mentions subscription rates, legal notices at statute rates, post office entries, and a proposed village telephone system bill. It notes lawmakers introducing bills and comments on current politics and social issues.
The Belgrade Berald urges a legislative bill to create an examination board for country editors similar to barbers. It laments unqualified individuals attempting to publish papers and critique, noting many lack basic printing skills. It argues for standards to prevent unreadable local newspapers and protect the profession.
The first bills pass the house allocating 55 000 for salaries and 80 000 for incidental expenses of the session, met with Senate approval. Contests against members cause little reaction as Republicans show leniency to fusionists. The session contemplates contest costs and legal fees for all sides. H R 101 proposes paying the state treasurer bond premium, with past questions about the permanent school fund’s location and interest deposits raised. If the treasurer discloses the fund site and reports interest, bond costs are deemed proper. A Russian thistle bill emerges amid fading pest scare, contrasting past fear with current sentiment. Senator Steele introduces the bill.
ADAM GRANGER notes a push to establish a new military code and restructure the National Guard. He mentions active lobbying for school bills and plans to unload idle buildings. Several reappointment bills are under review, with radical changes likely. apportionment history favors a five year cycle, previous bills failing in 1890, 1895, and 1909.
A New Orleans lawyer recalls a noon talk using a local cue to spark the audience, then recounts a Sherman Fitzsimmons exchange at the State Department and a colonial era Samoa note. The piece also touches on fruit naming disputes and linguistic custom, citing Meehan's Monthly.
The Davie Uncle Tom's Cabin Company will perform at the Opera House Tuesday evening January 12. Critics hail the production as phenominal with actors praised as artists and the scenic and mechanical effects described as wonderful.
Tickets linked to continuous pias sie for further particulars apply to E R Breisch Acexy Sidney Net. March h1 and 27 April a 16 23 and 1 3 1901.
In Cheyenne County Nebraska Land Office a contest to the homestead entry No. ey omade July HIS argues that August Hattendorff abandoned the land and never resided or cultivated it while possibly serving in the U S Army. The contestant requests a hearing at 10 oclock a m February 6, 10 0 before the register and receiver. Due to inability to serve notice personally, publication is ordered. Receiver Marr Davanerry and attorney H E Gates for the contestant.
Gust Carlson of Sextorp Nebraska reports a stray red yearling steer branded on the left flank found in section 2 township 18 range a2. Owner may claim by proof of ownership and paying costs.
Legal notice for Andrew Keister administrator of Henry L Keister deceased to present petition in district court of Cheyenne County Nebraska seeking license to sell real estate described as the northeast quarter of section ten township 0 north range 62 west of the sixth principal meridian to pay debts. Court hearing set before Judge Grimes in North Platte with notice to all interested parties.
Sidney Nebo Dew Lh 10d notices intention to make final proof before register or receiver at Sidney Nebraska on the rh day of January 1 for timber culture application No. C10. Names of witnesses William H Ry Frank Ackerman Oscar Waltz Albert Waltz. Concluded with registrar references.
Public sale announced by Frank H Kis Sheriff of Cheyenne County following a district court decree in an action by Frank L Brown against Belmont Canal and Water Power Co and others. Sale set for February 23 1901 at 1 pm at the courthouse north door for land in sections 4 and 9 township 19 north range 50 west. Also timber claim final proof notices for Sidney Neb with witnesses listed for Nels Johnson and other settlers.
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