Land bargain under anti alien act reveals Nebraska tale
The State Journal recounts a 1890s land dispute where alien inheritance law triggered state seizure. Officials faced delays, court forms, and an $6,630 appropriation to claim about 800 acres later misdocumented. Probing assessments show disputed value and lingering intrigue over the Fawcus case and irrigation rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuefer
Folliner
Nebraska
Robert F. Fawceus
Cheyenne County
John George Fawcus
London
England
Fawcus
Poynter
J. B. Meserve
John F Cornell
Wells
Kelley
Boston Man's Restored Health By New Life Pills
A Boston man praises Dr King s New Life Pills for curing his ailing wife restoring her health after illness. The pills are advertised as infallible for jaundice biliousness malaria fever and ague and all liver and stomach troubles. Gentle but effective and sold by druggists. Also Oberfelder s promotes 20th century straw hats and Wilson Brothers neckwear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Dr. King
Wilsor Brothers
Oberfelder’s
Help Wanted for Dishwashing at McMullan's
Classified notice seeks a girl to wash dishes at McMullan's Blue Seal and Red Seal four-a household necessity station. Apply to Mrs J C Hudson. Also advertises THE TELEGRAPH and the Twentieth Century Farmer subscription for one year at $1.75 in advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McMullan’s
J. C. Hudson
Telegraph
Personal Mentions Highlight Local Visitors and Travel
Special Agent W J Owens of the Burlington and Editor J C Wolfe of Lodgepole Express visited the city on Wednesday. Mrs. Duncan of North Platte canvassed for books. County Clerk Burns returned to work after a rusticating break at his North river ranch. Relatives of L. H Bordwell arrived from New York. Various locals and visitors cited include Chas Callahan, Mr. and Mrs. Bordwell, and others noted in commerce, travel, and church affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W J Owens
Burlington
Our City
Chas. Bordwell
New York
L. H Bordwell
City
Burns
North River
Sidney Ball Club Beats Bridgeporters In Preview Rematch
The Sidney baseball team traveled to Bridgeport Sunday for a competitive game against the river boys. About forty Sidneyites witnessed a well played contest with Melvin hitting a three-base hit with the bases loaded. Despite improved fielding the Sidney club lost 13 to 7 and plans a return game in Sidney next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Ball Club
Bridgeport
River Boys
Melvin
Bridgeporters
Sidney Boys
Sidney
County Wide School Funds Apportioned This June
County Superintendent Lyon assigns the June school funds. State share $1,366.92 and fines and licenses $512 total 1,878.02. Sixty eight districts receive 8600 per district plus about 96 cents per pupil. State funding up nearly $200 from six months ago, credited to careful Republican treasurer management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyon
Teagarden Family Laments Loss Of Young George
Mr and Mrs T A Teagarden of Galesburg Ill longtime Sidney residents suffered the death of their nine year old son George two weeks after he was run over by a train in Galesburg. The right leg was severed at the knee and the left foot injured and he died the day after the accident. Mrs Teagarden is sister to W H Kellams and many friends here offer sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. A. Teagarden
Galesburg
Sidney
George
W. H. Kellams
Flour brands at Mc Mullan's sell fast this week
Columbus flour in stock at Mc Mullan's includes Blue Seal Red Seal Jewel Patent and Gold Star. Dentist Dr Webster from Bridgeport visited the city early in the week to see Sidney patrons and will return Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
McMullan's
Dr. Webster
Bridgeport
Sidney
Oberfelders Offers Custom Suit and Pants Pair Deals
Oberfelders advertises custom made suits and pants with guaranteed fit and price fights. The promotion highlights tailored tailoring and competitive prices to attract customers seeking made to measure attire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oberfelders
Cheyenne County Teachers Institute Session Set in Sidney
The fifteenth annual Cheyenne County Teachers Institute will convene in Sidney on June 24 for five days. Prof. Sr. Y Gillan of Milwaukee will lecture on arithmetic geography and reading pedagogy with daily primary lessons. Certificates will be renewed for active teachers. enrollment includes a renewal exam fee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne County
Teachers’ Institute
Sidney
Sr. Y Gillan
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Gillan
Nebraska
Cris D. Lyon
County
Accidental or murder on Union Pacific train case unfolds
Three men boarded Union Pacific passenger train No 1 in the evening and a dead man was found east of the Burlington viaduct. Coroner Bassett and Undertaker Essig handled the body as a coroner's jury opened to decide if murder occurred. Suspects CO Haggerty and Wm Ackert face manslaughter questions as jury awaits engineer and fireman arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific
John Daugherty
Daugherty
Burlington Viaduct
Bassett
Essig
Lodgepole
CO Haggerty
Wm Ackert
Middletown
N.Y
Ogalalla
Unclaimed Letters at Sidney Post Office Week Ending June 7 1901
List of unclaimed letters remaining in the Sidney Nebraska post office for the week ending June 7 1901. Includes names such as James Clark John Gurniu William Gildea Harry Hicks John Hendom Hershey Jos Morrison Win Moran and many others with several initials and misspellings. Also lists ladies including Brennan Mrs Jus G Leon Kybs Mason Pearl Kessie Jones Mrs J and more. Notice asks recipients to call at the post office and request their letters. Also an advertisement for percale linen shirts underwear and summer clothing at Oberfelders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Nebraska
BroaddustHiniston C
Winford
Clark
James
Yuke
O. Gurniu
Wm Gildea
John
Gleason
Harry
Hicks
Charles
Hommel
Hendom
Pred
Hershey
John K. Irvin
W. Kenney
G. Markel
Jos
Morrison
Moran
Win. Mears
Db Peabody
Proll
Brennan
Jus G. Leon
Kybs Mason
Colda
Pearl Kessie Jones
Guy
Chas. Callahan
P. M
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Rose & CO
ED. V. Price & CO
Chicago
Meaner
L. D. Stone
H. H. Hizer
Harpham Brothers
Doran Store
H. T. Doran
E. McLernon
Sidney, Neb
Essig’s
Bergman’s
Dan Bergman
Robert Fawcus
The
State Journal
Marcy
J C Wolfe
Lodgepole Express
Hab
HH. E.tapen
Sterling
Colo
Omaha
Masonic Grand Lodge
Sherif David Beattie
Sterling, Colo
Nolte
Rube Lisco
Fred Lisco
Chas, Tolle
Geo. Haxby
Frank Whelan
Union Pavilic
J L. Leamer
Des Moines
Iowa
General Synod of the
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Institute
B. & M. A. R. J, Francis
Genr'l
Pass. Ag't
Omaha Neb
Oberfelder Ranch
R. S. Oberfelder
Durham
Washburn’s
A. Carrier & Son
Newton
C. A. Barclay & Son
West Liberty
John Cresswell
Bonaparte
F. Hobbick
South Omaha, Nebraskae
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