Directory of local government and church listings
The Telegraph Directory lists state and national officials including Governor W A Poynter and Secretary of State A B Gilbert, plus U S land office officers M A Daugherty and RD Harris. It covers county officers, judges, village trustees, school board members, teachers, and church services for Sidney and nearby areas with mass times and parish schedules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Poynter
A. B. Gilbert
Wolf
Porter
John Ff. Connell
Dd. B. Messerve
Vo. Smythe
W KR Jackson
J. Vo. Wolfe
Fraternal and Masonic Lodge Meeting Schedule Notice
Camp No 12 Royal Neighbors and multiple lodges list meeting nights and officers. Various groups including A F and A M Sidney Lodge 91 IOOF and W O W note monthly dates, times, locations, and secretaries. requests for changes to be notified.
Elephant Hunting Tactics in Dense Forests
An 1880s account from Harparc’s Weekly describes stealthy elephant pursuit in forests. The hunter tracks the animal to its retreat, moves unseen through thorny brush, then delivers a precise back leg cut to sever arteries, causing rapid death by hemorrhage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebia
Harpac
The Lofting Thimble and Early Needle Tools
A Philadelphia Press excerpt traces the origin of the thimble in England to John Lofting who made the first thimbles in London under 200 years ago. It outlines the evolution from iron or brass thumb bells to today’s varied materials and ornate, personalized pieces valued by wealthy needleworkers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lofting
England
London
John Lofting
Philadelphia Press
Meade Sentry and Stovepipe Repair Tale
A veteran recounts General Meade in Civil War duty, a wind toppled a stovepipe, Meade helps fix it, and later offers a jug of applejack. The sentry remains on post, drinking only after Meade’s assurance of responsibility and return. Source: Pittsburg Dispatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snaquehanna River
Meade
Pittsburg
Senators Use Soap Caramel Prank in Senate
The late Attorney General Augustus H Garland famed for jokes fell for a prank by Senators Voorhees and Vest who served chocolate caramels filled with soap. Garland chewed several before realizing the danger and laughing at the admission later. Also, a home remedy for weak eyes recommends thoracic powder diluted in boiling water used as an eye bath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augustus H Garland
Cleveland
Senate
Voorhees
Vest
Garland
Mr. Garland
Dan
New York Sun
New York Tribune
Deadly Cane and Clock Reading Tricks Described
A Ludgate writer warns anarchists might create a lethal hollow cane with a metal flask and explosive mechanism hidden inside. The piece also notes reading errors for elevated clocks and proposes concave faces to improve from below.
Wingbeat Frequencies of Insects and Sound Production
The text explains how wing vibration rates determine sound: butterflies flapping slowly produce no sound, while fast vibrations create audible tones. It cites the house fly at 21,120 per minute or 335 per second producing F, the bee up to 26,400 times or 440 times a second producing A, and a tired bee buzzing on E with about 380 Hz, illustrating how frequency relates to pitch.
Indian Traditions and Change in Marital Customs
The article recounts two Cheyenne gambling stories where a man won a sister in a card game and tribesmen objected to forced marriages. It notes the Arapahoe school superintendent’s five years overseeing four girls seeking protection from forced marriages who later married by their own choice, reflecting shifts from traditional tribal customs to lawful rites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arapahoe
Darlington
Southern Workman
Hampton School
Ballard's Snow Liniment Claim and Price
Ballard's Snow Liniment is promoted as a universal remedy for back pain rheumatism neuralgia and muscle soreness claiming rapid action and even benefits for animals. A traveling salesman from Galveston Texas cites cure of three months rheumatism after two bottles. Price is 50 cents and it is sold by D J Scanlon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Morse
Galveston
Texas
Ballard
New York Star Promotes Forty Dollar Bicycle Prize
CAPT. WILLIAM ACTOR CHAN LER, Congressman from New York, heads THE NEW YORK STAR which advertises a daily forty dollar bicycle prize. The paper notes board members including Hon Amos J Cummings M C Col Asa Bird Gardner New York District Attorney ex Governor Hogg Texas and Col Fred Feigl New York among its notable directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Actor Chanler
New York
NEW York Star
Amos J Cummings
Asa Bird Gardner
Hogg
Texas
Fred Feigl
Remarkable Rescue by Mrs Michael Curtain in Plainfield
Mrs Curtain contracted a severe lung complaint described as consumption by her physician after a month of treatment. A druggist recommended Dr King’s New Discovery. After using six bottles she recovered, regained strength, and can do housework. Free trial bottles at W F Basset’s drugstore. Bottles priced 50 cents and 1.00 with guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Curtain
Plainfield
King
W. F. Basset
Reduced Union Pacific fares to Portland and western points
The Union Pacific offers a greatly reduced rate of 25.00 to Portland and other Puget Sound points, also to Helena and Montana points, Salt Lake City and Utah points. For tickets and full information call E. R. Breisch, Agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific
Portland
Puget Sound
Helena
Sul Lake City
Utah
E. R. Breisch
Doctor Seymour to Visit Pacific Hotel on July 27
Dr W S Seymour appears for a one day event at the Pacific Hotel on July 27 inviting locals to attend and see him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Seymour
Pacific Hotel
Notice of pardon hearing for Harry Pierce in 1809
On August 1, 1809 at 1 pm terms set for applying to Governor W A Poynter in Lincoln Nebraska for pardon and discharge from the State Industrial School at Kearney. The case, dated September 17, 1808, charged Harry Pierce and Roy Sandy with unlawfully stealing two horses of Rudolph Perso and Milo B P Webster. J Neubauer county judge Cheyenne County Nebraska presiding. Hanry Pierce represented by P W Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Poynter
Nebraska
Lincoln
Kearney
Kearney, In the State of Nebraskan
Harry Pierce
J. Neubauer
Cheyenne County
Hanry Pierce
P. W. Scott
Land Office Notice of Settlers Filed at Sidney Neb
Land Office at Sidney Nebraska on July 11 1800 announces two settlers John Henry Hinrichs H E No 2044 for the sw ig sec 3 twp 16n r 46w and Christian Jurgens H E No 2064 for sec 6 twp 19n r 46w will prove continuous residence and cultivation August 21 1808 before register or receiver listing witnesses Harm Popper Christoph Weyerts Carl Elck and others as specified by the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney, Neb
Sidney
Neb
John Henry Hinrichs
Harm Pou
Christoph E. Weyerts
Weyerts
Gurl Neick
Henry
Christian Jurgens
Mdrrey
Harm Popper
Carl Elck
John H. Hinrichs
Roscvey VD
Fimber Culture Final Proof Notice in Sidney Neb
Land Office at Kidney Neb announces Christoph Weyerts has filed intention to make final proof before Register or Receiver in Sidney on Monday in August 1899 for timber culture application No. 1463 covering e and swi-4, lots 6 and 7, section 6, township 2, range 48W. Witnesses named: Christian Jurgens Sidney Neb Carl Nelck Henry Neb Harm Poppen Weyerts Neb Joahn Hinrichs Weyerts Neb. Rosey D Harris Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Land Office
Kidney
Neb
Christoph FE. Weyerts
Sidney
Christian Jurgens
Sidney, Neb
Carl Nelck
Henry, Neb
Harm Poppen
Joan H. Hinrichs
Weyerts
Rosey D. Harris
Contest Notice in Land Entry Case at Sidney Nebraska
Firth Booth files contest against Homestead-Entry No. 2078 for land in section 30, township 1, range 47, alleging Charles W. Smith abandoned the tract and has not resided there for over six months since entry. Court orders publication. hearing set for 10:00 a.m. July 2 before the register and receiver at the U.S. Land Office in Sidney. Official: Matt Daugherty, Receiver.
Notice for Public Land Proof by E Josie Zimmerman
Land Office at Sidney Neb June 13 1399 notices that E Josie Zimmerman has filed to make final proof in support of her claim and will give testimony July 35 1809 before the register at Sidney Neb for the SE 14 sec 14 twp 1n range 49w She names John W McDaniel Martin Boresen Ernest B Rogers Elam T Leoman of Sidney Neb as witnesses to prove continuous residence and cultivation Rosxer D Harris Register
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Neb
John W. McDaniel
Martin Boresen
Ernest B. Rogers
Elam T. Leoman
Mf Rosxer D. Harris
Register
Sidadgy
Edgar North
I. F. Nou
N.m
Lewis M. Myers
John EF. Hull
Lisco
John HW. Clinges
Lapeer
William Stillwell
Cisco
Roniy D. Tarins
Elene McCarthy
Jerry McCarthy
H. FE
Ity Ihey
Vin William Ho Cary
Ehun
Lind Offee
Hug
Sidney, Neb
James I. Zimmerman
I. BE
Ernest 3
Rogers
Elam T. Leeman
Richard Kreuger
Ernest BR
J. Paul Kappler
James
Zimmerman
Joseph Prohaska
Rosney D. Harris
Pimber culture final proof notice from Nebraska 1899
James D. Wolken files intention to make final timber culture proof before Adams county district court clerk in Hastings on July 31, 1899. Witnesses Isaac N. Ware Henry Vick Fred Bratz Herman G. Muller testify before the register at Sidney Neb. Rosey D. Harris versus Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neb
James D. Wolken
Clerk District Court
Adams County
Hastings
U.S. Land Offices
Sidney
Isaac N. Ware
Henry Vick
Fred Bratz
Herman G. Muller
Henry
Rosey DD
Harris
Register
Contested Timber Culture Entry Notice Issued at Sidney Neb
U S Land Office Sidney Neb June 21 1890 notes contest by William F Moore against Timber Culture Entry No 781 made Oct 25 1888 by Charles O Swart alleging failure to plant or cultivate the tract in years ending Oct 25 1893 1894 1895 with no trees presently on the land and regrowth to grass and weeds. Notice to appear July 1999 before the register and receiver. Contested affidavit filed June 21 1899 due to difficulties with personal service. publication ordered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
United States Land Office
Sidney
Neb
Marr Daugherty
U. S. Land Office
William F. Moore
Charles O. Swart
Charles O Swart
Nebraska
Elisha B. Graham
James H. Robinson
Sachlag
United States Land Office Infidncy
Marr Dovamzary
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Omaha M.L. Hayward
Nebraska City
W.L. Greene
RD. Harris
M. A. Daugherty
Yorh
E.D. Owens
W.T. Wilcox
North Platte
H.M. Grimes
North Platte E. A Cary
A. Pease
Sherrif _ Brank
BR. King
W. C. Bullock
Atic Pass
Neubauer
Lyon
Hoyt
H. Willis
Camp Clark
Basset Sidney
Gapen
Sidney Came
Iststrict
Commission
Woods
Weyerts PA
Rowan
Sidney Fred Lindberg
Redington
Board Village Trustees
Dorin
A. J. Gorham
A. D Stewitts
E.gupen
J, Neubauer
E. McLernon
W.neubauer
T. B. Dawson
Vla. Griffith
A.D. Stewarts
James J. McIntosh
Justina Whitehead
Minnie Chase
J.C. Neubauer
Meinwee
Julia McFadden
L. Shelton
W. Nelson
Methodist Episcopal Church
Col. Osborn
Epworth League
RS. Moone
Ogallala
Eepw Mvesicn
Episcopal Church
Thos. Rakes
Royal Neighbors
Jiull
Kirrik Washburn
Catherine Lyon
Sidney Lodge
O. F
A. K. Greenlee
Rebecca Degree
Emma Dawson
N. G
Livy CnHowles
Sumner
G. Alr
A. Grannaman
J. W. Newson
Adj
Henry A. Morrow
Thos. Ishmael
C. M. Wiicut
V. Sumner
W. R.C
Marg
A. Ranan
Miss McGall Snyder
Sec
Sidney Camp
M. W.of A
W. P. Mines
W. C. M. J. Sanpers
Skiney Lodge
F. Coosman
S ‘Griffith
Recorder
K.O. T.M
D. J. Snyder
LH Borowett
K. K
Providence
O. E
Masonic Hall
Valeska Neubauer
W. M. M. J. Bunock
Sidney Lodge No
Seco
Hall
Second
Myrtle Streets
Kissix Cassina
H. Bissit Brennan
H. T
A Slater
J . A. & Land Office
Firth Booth
Charles W. Smith
Matt Daugherty
Brinarce NO
Pie
H. E. Garey
A.J. McInrosa
Ch'm Board of Trustees
Bett
LS Attest IL BK. Gapen
Apupal McInvest
Cl’m Board of Trustees
OHN Anderson
Pasemee
Logepole Creek
Law
B. Polley
Pumpkin Creek
Cy O D
Erry Finn
Nebr
W. Harper
High Gins
AC Kadcliff
Ruano
Cedar Creek
Wtorses
Bullock
Lodgepole, Nebr
Lodgepole Creek
Cheyenne Co
Cottonwood Creek
Logan Co
Cala
W.atkins
Jon
Enj. Barron
Postoffice
Neb. Range
Colton Precinct
G. Pitts
Ralluiu Pip Abriaw
Sam
B. A. Jones
Attorney At Law
Chowins Block
Sipney, Neb
L, McIntosh
At Law
A D. Stowitts
U.P. Railroad
Oberfelder Building
Rop
H. Willis, C. E
North Platte River
State Board of Irrigation
Camp Clarke
Lincoln G. Simon
M. D
The
Bank of Nebraska
Ozmanlis
Apt Ag
Saslfatl
Eminat
Egeene
Niger
Addresa Oe
Lucas Ave
Louis
D. J. Scanlan
Roge Street
Siongy
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