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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1904
Page
4
Attorney General Norris Brown of Kearney and Superintendent J L Merrien of Geneva appear among candidates. In the congressional contest for the , M 2 district, M Kinkaid and O Neil are listed as contenders.
Judge Neville and wife plan a summer return to North Platte from Douglas. In Oregon the first 1904 political contest elected congressmen with Republicans sweeping by seven to ten thousand. Illinois Republicans nominated Charles S. Deenen for governor on the 79th ballot. Sand Hills tree planting progresses with plans for larger groves. Government agents study lands to be excluded under the Kinkaid bill. Cheyenne county shifts toward cash basis. warrant payments due June 22. C. M. C. Woolman, longtime northeastern Colorado editor, dies at 54 in Sterling after brief illness.
The piece notes a strong GOP outlook with China as a moral beacon and Oregon and Maine cited as steadying beacons. It also reports Nebraska’s public debt down about 280000 since January 1 and a Banner County quarrel ending with Edward Sharp shot twice, including a jaw wound.
A large dynamite charge exploded under the platform at Independence near Cripple Creek, killing twelve miners and injuring eight, many fatally. The blast occurred as a crowd waited for a train, amid a bitter union versus non union clash.
Miss Anna Tiernan arrived from Alliance for a few days of visiting before Tuesday departure. Miss Nora Hagerty is visiting Alliance this week. Public schools closed on Thursday with room by room exercises and a dinner, children sing vacation days are here. Mrs. and Mrs. A. F. Elliott left for Broken Bow to visit relatives. L. R. North and T. M. Patton went to Alliance to discuss rates and a special train for the Fourth. Wade Lowe returns from Torrington to act as office agent until Elliott comes back. Mr. and Mrs. L. Meyers travel home from Bayard after visiting Mrs. Grim. Mills Ethel Millhollin works in J L. Miller's store this week. Marshall Pritchell directs street work this week. D. C. Burk returns, now employed at Saunders saloon. T. S. Mackie drives from Redington to Alliance then back.
Dalton notes list travelers and residents from Lisco Alden Simla and Lewis with visits, cattle and fence post activity, and a report that crops look fine after recent rain. Local foreman Smith assists G W Emery with Dal ton work while stray stock searches continue as ground squirrels multiply.
In the Department of the Interior United States Land Office at Sidney Nebraska a contest affidavit by John E B Sanders contests entry 3173 for the Tiife Colburg claim. It alleges the deceased claimant did not reside or cultivate the land and has been absent for seven years. heirs have made no improvements. Notice is set for 10 am August 2 1904 before the Register and Receiver unless personal service is achieved. publication ordered.
John Ottemen sues to cancel Oscar W. Morgan timber culture entry 4415 for SE quarter of section 22 township 15 north range 00 west after alleging no trees were planted or crops raised for years. Hearing set before the Register and Receiver at 0 o clock a m July 1 1904. publication notice due to service issues.
Land Office in Sidney Nebraska announces Melchior Herbert as contestant against Rudolph Stuht for the south half of the northwest quarter and south half of the northeast quarter of section 4 township and range. Contest alleges no residence, over six months absence, no improvements, and entry for speculation. Public notice ordered as due. J I McIntosh Register and A Harais Receiver.
Minnie Busacker files contest against Harry Hawkins for southwest quarter section 2 township 17 north range 40 west alleging abandonment and no improvements or cultivation. Entry suspended. absence not due to military service. Hearing set for July 26 1904 before Register and Receiver. publication ordered. 356 R. D. Harris, Reculver
Henry J. Snyder heir of Ann E. Snyder files for final proof on land claim in Sidney Nebraska. Proof set for July 6, 1904 before the Register and Receiver. Witnesses named: Paul R. Borgulst, William Otteman, John Otteman, Benjamin Mitchell, all of Sidney.
Notice is given to creditors of William Stuht deceased to meet the executors before the Cheyenne County Clerk at the County Court Room on June 28 1904 at 10 o clock am to present claims for examination adjustment and allowance. Six months to file claims and one year to settle the estate from June 1 1904. Publication in the Sidney Telegraph for four weeks prior to June 1 1904. James Tucker County Judge.
On June 6 1904 Henry M Hamilton relinquishes custody of minor Alford C Hamilton and Rice and Mary A Rice seek to adopt him. A hearing is scheduled for July 6 1904 at the Sidney county office with publication of the order in the Sidney Telegraph for two consecutive weeks. James Tucker county judge signs the order.
I N N Schlesinger filed May 2 1904 with the Board of Village Trustees of Sidney Nebraska for a license to sell malt spiritous and vinous liquors at Sidney from grant date through April 30 1905. If no objection remonstrance or protest is filed within two weeks from May 10 1904 the license will be granted. Ebu P H N Schlesinger Applicant.
Land Office in Sidney Nebraska notes James Ward as contestant against Helena J McAleese entry 4337 for northwest quarter section 10 township 16 north range 41 west. Ward alleges absence from land more than six months due to US military service. hearing set for June 18 1904 before the Register and Receiver. Affidavit filed April 30 1904. 826 R D Hanns Receiver.
Land Office in Sidney Nebraska on May 2, 1904 received contest by Peter Neslund against James E. Dennis entry 4906 for the northeast quarter of section 12 township 16 north range 51 west. Dennis allegedly abandoned the land over six months and not due to military service. hearing set for July 8 before the Register and Receiver. Notification to be given by proper publication as due diligence shows personal service impossible. R. D. Harris, notary.
Land Office at Sidney Nebraska notes a contest by Mark O Thompson against Thomas Powell entry 1005 for south west quarter section 2 township 17 range 0 alleging Powell failed to plant any trees or practice tree culture for years 3 through 12. The contest requires evidence at 10 am August 3 1904. publication notice is directed due to indivi dual service impossibility. Receiver 306 RK D Waris signs.
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