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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1895
Page
4
Local items report ongoing sales and services at shops and tradesmen. Updates include new residents and moves, examinations, and a call for 500 to 1000 head of cattle. Community notices cover school board officers, a stray pony, and upcoming bridge opening near Bayard with Sidney attendance planned.
Lodge Pole delegation from Sidney travels to attend the beer trial. Jimmie McFadden dissolves his longtime driving team. Redington Record changes hands to Bruce Wilcox, with a non partisan stance but Republican-leaning. Timber culture case at U S Land Office draws witnesses. Weber pleads guilty to petit larceny and pays restitution. Willow Island visit planned for Misses McKee as school nears. Union Pacific warns against water use hours for irrigation. G B Blakely reports eastern business slow but wage gains and gold standard talk. Eastern Star Grand Secretary to visit Sidney July 24 for lodge installation and banquet. Twenty five charter members plus applications for North Platte lodge as women prepare bloomers for boat rides.
The Interior Department letter to Joseph Oberfelder explains suspension of immediate appraisal and sale of Fort Sidney military reservation. It notes the Western Nebraska Educational Association may seek congressional action to obtain educational use for Sidney, with the General Land Office directed to suspend action. Also mentions health resort ads and a teacher examination date in Redington, with officials advising cautious steps.
Mary Kettenring George Washington Frazier and Richard Calhoun were sentenced to be hanged on the first day of next October for the murder of A. J. Kettenring husband of the condemned woman in Fort Sxirn Aik. The crime aimed to secure a $20000 life insurance. Mrs. Kettenring formerly from Shelbyville Ill had a first husband named Clintock murdered. Three others are under sentence to be hanged the same day on the same gallows.
Unclaimed letters listed for the Sidney post office include GENTS. Names such as Friend D. F. Osborn Robert G. Purcell Nick appear. Patrons are urged to call for these advertised letters. Also notice of trespassing on J Neubauer pasture will be prosecuted under law.
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