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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1893
Page
1
A local store declares unmatched spring offerings with deeply reduced oil grain products and a strong focus on quality and value. The message highlights comprehensive discounts to attract shoppers seeking premier merchandise this season.
Saturday evening the 21st inst officers were elected and charter members organized into Camp Henry A Morrow No 47 in Sulray Nebraska. Mustering officer Rev E L Fleck outlined membership qualifications and the spectral muster followed. A resolution praised Henry A Morrow as a brave Civil War veteran, with the camp named in his honor. Camp officers were elected and installed, and about 24 GA R members attended.
Judge De Castro and wife hosted a large group at the Hart home Tuesday evening. Guests arrived after eight, mingled, toasted, and enjoyed refreshments. License to wed issued to Frank Rowan and Lottie Ravert. Classroom notes report exams, a nose injury in a Whip Crack accident, and botany study for the juniors.
The piece critiques legislative actions and political figures in a satirical tone. It discusses the “middle of the road” faction, Democratic and Independent members, and pushes for fiscal restraint, reform of taxation and public offices, plus concerns over state funds and a failed Capitol National Bank deposit issue. It names figures like Newberry, Lingenfelter, Paddock, and Groupseter while commenting on treasury strain and proposed laws.
Obituary notes the death of Thomas Murphy a well known resident fifteen miles southwest of Sidney after a brief illness. He leaves a widow and several small children, was a devout church member, and funeral services were held from his home with burial in the Catholic cemetery east of Sidney. Services were held in the absence of Father Lawrence.
Notice lists oil prices from Chowins and explains the County Commissioners have not set the annual levy for 1883. Levy to be made in July after county property is returned by precinct assessors and after changes by the head of equalization. January expense estimates fix the ceiling for July but allow lower amounts.
Postmaster Garman announces support for publicizing Cheyenne County as a growth area. Cary and Lyon plan an illustrated pamphlet detailing the county’s benefits and industries, seeking citizen help. Local leaders like W S Howard, Nelson, and Charles Anderson promote immigration from Iowa and Lancaster counties, highlighting Swedish and German settlers and ongoing arrivals in Potter and Sidney.
Sealed proposals will be received at the county office until twelve o clock m of ter 10 1893 for maintaining Cheyenne county paupers for the ensuing year Bids offered under two conditions The county furnishes 230 acres half cultivated tools teams cows and supplies The contractor supplies food clothing repairs and cultivates the land Rates per person per day Apply at the clerk s office under orders of the board of county commissioners Jan ld feb 4
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