Opinion Splits on Anti Alien Law For Fawcus Estate
Deputy Attorney General Ed P Smith finds defect of parties and doubts the 1889 act's validity in forfeiture case over English heir John G Fawcus. He urges no payment, while critics contend the deputy overstepped, suggesting Supreme Court review to resolve questions of jurisdiction and descent of land to aliens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert F. Fawcus
John G. Fawcus
England
Holcomb
Ed. P Smith
John G. Fandus
J. L. McIntosh
Haig
Martin
Trobert F. Fawcus
John G. Pawcus
Robert BP. Fawcus
Robert TF. Fawcus
Robert F. Pawcus
District Court
Supreme Court
Grade notes and community items from Belmont district
Willie Wood leaves the seventh grade while Henry Stevens joins the grammar department. Absent pupils due to cold weather include Grace Johnson Laura Sharmer Jennie Oldershaw Gertrude Sanders Edith Oldershaw Willie Wimer Winn Wimer and George Heist. Fourth grade division begins. Kindergarden attendance remains large despite cold, and Mrs Stockton visits the Grammar department. Belmont dance drew a good crowd. A German Catholic colony plans to settle near Pumpkin Creek. Timber cutting continues with much green wood mixed with dry. Met Willard recovers from a shoulder injury. Questions are raised about free range aiding irrigation and its impact on irrigated land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Johnson
Laura Sharmer
Jennie Oldershaw
Gertrude Sanders
Edith Oldershaw
Willie Wimner
Winn Wimer
George Heist
Kindergarden
Belmot
Pumpkin Creek
Willard
Sidney Tent No 20 K O T M Install Officers Banquet
Thursday evening January 21 Sidney Tent No 20 K O T M held an installation of officers for the new year followed by a banquet with about fifty attending including families. A fine musical program featured vocal and instrumental solos and Knights with the ladies sang lively songs. A delicious supper was served and all expressed desire for another entertaining event soon. Officers listed include James McConaughy P C Wim W Chowins Com C J Osborn F C Ll J Snyder R K H W Chowins RP Ky D R Snyder Chap Ll H Hale S L McConaughy M at A P T Higgins 2nd M of G D J O'Brien Sen G Vernon V
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
James McConaughy
P. C
Wim. W. Chowins
C. J. Osborn
F. C
Ll. J. Snyder
R. K
H. W. Chowins
D. R. Snyder
Ll. H. Hale
LL. McConaughy
A. P
D. J. O'Brien
G. Vernon
Remedy in Every Home Snow Liniment Promises Quick Cure
A sales note extols Snow Liniment as a universal remedy used across the continent. It claims rapid relief for lame back, rheumatism, soreness, neuralgia, bruises, strains, and muscular pains and notes suitability for animals. A traveling agent from Galveston reports two bottles cured three months of rheumatism. Priced at 50 cents, sold at Scanlan's Drug Store with no substitute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Morse
Galveston
Texas
Ballard
Scanlan's
Lodge Pole Creek Rental Offer Near Sidney Neb
A rancher will be in Sidney from February 15 to 18 to discuss renting all or parts of the Lodge Pole Creek ranch located five miles east of Sidney Nebraska. Potential tenants may arrange terms during the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Pole Creek
Nebr
Board of County Commissioners Session in Sidney Nebr 1897
Official proceedings record three days of January 1897. The board prepared yearly expense estimates and examined bids for stationery. It approved printing bids from Sidney Telegraph and detailed appropriations for county operations including bridges roads schools and soldiers relief. Appointments and resignations were noted along with several bonds and claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Nebr
W. R. Woop
J. W. Harper
A. Rowan
W. C. Bullock
Sidney, Nebr
Nebraska
Sidney Telegraph
W.R. Woop
I. al Rowan
Sidney Nebr
L. A. Ganson
Soldiers’ Relief Commission
H. H. Libby
John M. Adams
W. E. Wagoner
Redington
C.F. Metty
J. &. Cramer
Lodge Pole
J. Tf. Rodgers
Citcrist
J. W. Rodgers
Gilchrist
J. F. Cramer
John Hagerty
Pleasant and Profitable Evening at the Jones Residence
A Sidney literary gathering at Mr. and Mrs. B. Jones featured Miss Chase reading from The Courtship of Miles Standish and Mr. Essig delivering portions from The Merchant of Venice. The event highlighted Shakespearean portrayal and concluded with light refreshments. Attendees included Oostertoudt, Brefach, Bullock, Shelton, Stockton, Ahrens, Gast, Howe, Allen, Shelley, Chase, Whitehead, Wright, Tobias, and Essig.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Literati
B. A. Jones
Miss Chase
Miles Standish
Mayrs. Shelton
Essig
Shakespeare
Midwinter Health Warnings Push Pe-ru-Na Promotion
A lengthy exhortation urges mothers to use Pe-ru-Na and obtain Dr Flurtman’s winter climate disease guide from The Peruna Drug Manufacturing Co. It claims Pe-ru-Na cures cold and la grippe and offers free medical replies. The piece then reports on a state legislature’s week, noting a $90,000 salary appropriation, contested tests in the Douglas county seat case, and bimetallism rhetoric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pe-rune
Pe-rune Drug Manufacturing Company
Columnbus
Ohio
Dr. Flurtman
Hartman
Douglas County
House
Noticies
Ransom
Thurston
Grand Island
Representative Hall
E. Rosewater
Omaha Bee
Furnas
Stebbins
Lincoln County
Lieben
Senate
Dundas
Omaha
Electric Bitters Promoted as Nerve Tonic and Blood Purifier
A promotion touts Electric Bitters as the best remedy for restoring tired nervous systems. It claims vegetable action tones the stomach nerves, stimulates liver and kidneys, purifies blood, improves appetite and digestion. Sold at Bassett's Drug Store for 50 cents or one dollar per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Bassett
Unclaimed Letters Advertised in Sidney Nebraska
Advertised Letter List for the week ending January 30 1897 at Sidney Nebraska lists unclaimed letters including GENTS Libby J B and others. Persons calling for these letters should say advertised. Pierre Sanders P M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Nebraska
Libby
J. B
Pierre Sanders
P. M
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New York
McMullan
Denver
Lincoln
James McMullan
Fawcus Estate
Willie Wood
Henry Stevens
Belmont
Snow Liniment
The
Board of County Commissoners
R. Woop
BF. A. Rowan
Bridge Fund
A. W. Atkins
Seacesd
Leroy Martin
C. P. Chambers
General Fund
Cheyenne County
Nebrasa
Box Butte
Stowitte
Literary Entertainment
Jones
State Legislature
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