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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1887
Page
2
In Sidney and Kimball regions a heated letter from “Settler” defends establishing a county seat nearby. The discussion cites taxes, rail access, proofs for land claims, and costs of county government versus waiting for a railroad. Political maneuvering, witness travel, and regional influence shape the division clause.
A correspondent reports that divisionists in Chappell push hard against county division in speeches. Lodge Pole papers allege they have been bought. The drive for office prompts bold statements. The Northwestern Live Stock Journal notes the cattle trust is a business arrangement among a few men to enlarge their interests.
The Observer backs division while the Lodge Pole Register plans to consolidate with the Megne paper. The school year closes quietly with exams and staff changes. several teachers plan fall positions in Fort DuChesne Sidney and Chicago.
The Sidney Driving Park Association invites bids by June 20 for fencing the full grounds one mile west of Ney with detailed requirements. Bids must include bonds and comply with specified post sizes, stringers, boards, nails, and hinge structures. rejection of all bids is reserved.
Notice records a timber culture contest in Cheyenne County with a hearing July 4 1857 at 9 am and a final hearing July 2 187. It also proclaims a special election July 26 1887 to decide revival of the Cheyenne County herd law with polling sites listed and vote wording For revival of herd law or Against revival. County Clerk FP H. DeCastro announces details.
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