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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1907
Page
4
Minnie E Cuneg of Sidney Nebraska announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for County Superintendent at the upcoming primary election seeking any assistance voters deem appropriate.
Democratic voter notice from Wa. Aircuig of Lodgepole Nebraska announcing candidacy for the Democratic nomination for County Superintendent at the coming primary election and requesting assistance.
H. T. Poway of Sidney Nebraska declares his candidacy for the Republican nomination in the upcoming county race. The letter solicits support for his bid and requests assistance for the primary election.
J W McDanikt of Sidney announces re election bid for sheriff seeking support from Democratic voters in Cheyenne County ahead of the primary election.
Dalton and Grand Island visitors survey territory for farming expansion. A 25 horsepower plow engine travels toward Reinmuth and Carter as Albert Morrow and John C. Morris pursue land deals and cattle expansion grows with alfalfa and hog farming.
A steady stream of real estate buyers comes to town while hotels and the livery barn thrive. Miss Elsie Bynon visits Marie Davison then heads to Ong Nebraska with Mrs. A. A. Rudd. Dalton installs wireless telegraphy and first message goes to Mr. Woolsey. Wheat climbs, machinery sales top $3,000, and cream shipments reach 150 gallons weekly.
BRONSON Dr. L G Simon and wife of Sidney visited the Couch ranch on Sunday. Mica Emma Runge of Sidney visits Lyngholm ranch. Len Sherwin of Sterling spent several days nearby last week. Dance at Herdon on the 8th invites all. Mr J Hammel Mrs Eien Hammel and Samson of Appleton Wis visiting Hammel ranch. The annual school election will be held on June 24.
A Sunday rain storm blessed the Ickes country as small grain looked well. Fireman Sou Eckert returns to homestead life. Miss Ernie Beyonn and Marie Davison depart for an extended visit east. Hiram Eckert and Marie Windsheimer stop by and Paris Jacob Eckert and James Davison Jr attend a Saturday dance. Stock losses and injuries from late storms are reported near Ickes. Elmer Mayers falls from his horse but escapes with minor bruises.
Clara residents mention rain welcomed as normal. T. E. Quinn and Miss Bassinger visited the hard times ranch at Clara Sunday. E. Walsh Chas Mayer and Roy Bancroft visited Higgins ranch last week. Rumor says wedding bells may ring again soon.
Monday and Tuesday reports from Irving note visitors A. D. Wagagy and Pat Rowlan in Bridgeport with Ed Smith at the Robt. Waleh home. J W Webb improves the Bridgeport Oshkosh telephone line while the Platte River runs high and then declines. Carl Wagoner plans to move cattle to Colorado for summer range.
The Prairie Farmer argues the railway crisis stems from underdeveloped infrastructure. It compares a single corduroy track to modern rail needs, urging double tracking, more terminals, and better equipment to boost capacity and farmer access.
In an Indianapolis address President Roosevelt urged stronger federal rail regulation. The program calls for federal supervision over interstate railways and future stock and bond issues, full publicity of railway matters, prohibition on capital used for non transportation, fixed valuation by the Interstate Commerce Commission, detailed federal audit of railway books, and power for railways to acquire rivals to align traffic in the public interest.
The Chicago Sunday Record-Herald offers a costly illustrated weekly package with a popular Sunday Magazine joining its features and competitions among reading authors and artists. The cost of production drives up expense, yet the magazine expands reader appeal with its varied illustrated content.
The publication earns praise for its fine paper and press work, striking Sunday journalism, with famous writers and illustrators contributing. R. P. Scott visited Sidney last Saturday and was chaperoned to Lodgepole by Editor Gapen. Rev. A W James to preach Odd Fellows memorial Sunday June 15 1907 at the M E Church. Visiting Odd Fellows welcome.
The Village of Sidney Nebraska approves an ordinance setting a 10 mill general levy and a 4 mill electric service levy on taxable property for 1907, totaling 15 mills. The measure dictates collection into the village treasury per state law, effective upon approval and publication. Attest: Chairman Maysman and Clerk Gapex.
A man who makes jokes explains his craft to a young listener. He describes turning every situation into humor, facing enemies and friends alike, and claiming there is money in joke making despite modest salaries.
In Philadelphia a family remarked on a baby's bald appearance. Mabel says babies go bald on purpose to avoid hair being pulled out, while Tommy comments that hair would be wasted if grown. The light exchange reflects a domestic, tongue in cheek moment.
Department of the Interior Land Office at North Platte Neb announces a settler will prove final five year proof for Homestead Entry No 4409 filed May 25 1901 for SE of Section 14 Township 13N Range 49W before James Tucker County Judge at Sidney Neb on July 19 1907 Witnesses Daniel Kelley Paul R Borgquist Fred Kurth and Oscar Brandt all of Sidney Neb J E Evans Register
Henry Fiessner has filed for final proof on Homestead Entry No. 40 for the SW1 4 Sec 1 T1N R48W, with hearing set before James Tucker in Sidney Nebraska on June 21, 1907. Names in attendance include Peter Stevens Chris Jurgens Jr Emory Planck Henry Stevens all of Sidney. J E Evans Register.
An ordinance appropriates funds for Sidney Nebraska for 1907. General fund covers officers' salaries expenses fire department street department and incidentals totaling 2200 dollars. Electric lighting streets 500 dollars or as much as the levy and occupation tax bring. Takes effect after passage approval and publication. Attest signed May 41 1907 by Chairman and Clerk.
The Department of the Interior Land Office at North Platte Nebraska notices Prantusk Suchy widow of Vaclay Suchy of Sidney Nebraska filed for final proof to support her homestead claim for the NJ NW4 Section 8 Township 12 North Range 44 West. The witness list includes Adams Shimks John Sukovaty Charles Fay tinger and Peter Gentry all of Sidney or nearby Lodgepole Nebraska with the June 1 date set for proof at the Sidney office.
Catherine Ward guardian of Bernard J. Ward of Ickes Nebraska files notice of intention to make final five year proof for Homestead Entry No 4471 filed December 28 1901 in section 4 township 1 north range 1 west. Proof will be presented before James Tucker at Sidney Nebraska on July 19 1907. Individuals named include Patrick Dalton Clara Neb James Davison Ickes Neb George L Babee Clara Neb Peter Neslund Ickes Neb and Heb E Evans Rewisten.
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