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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1904
Page
4
The article lists state level candidates for secretary of state treasurer land commissioner and congress from districts six, plus notes on a Bayard fair meeting likely a fake. It criticizes county commissioners over road condemnations delaying compensation and predicts costly court verdicts while reporting farmer Henry Neihus praising western Nebraska prospects and warning eastern methods do not suit local soils.
The author argues experience from Illinois Iowa and Missouri can hinder when not suited to local semi arid conditions. Development is in infancy and prosperity hinges on understanding how to manage scarce resources. Western Nebraska offers room for thousands of renter farmers to gain independence through perseverance and venture.
The Republican National Convention in Chicago nominated Theodore Roosevelt for president and Charlee W. Fairbanks of Indiana for vice president by acclamation. Webster of Omaha was Nebraska’s choice for vice president, but Fairbanks’ landslide support swept aside other candidates. The Indiana farm boy candidate’s background and rise to U S Senator are profiled, highlighting dignity, conservatism, and experience.
Dalton reports include L O Clough visits Sidney and a narrow buggy tumble near the railroad fence. R G Davis and Emery assist at Marlow while cattle dipping and cream-route talks continue. Harvests look healthy as farmers share cheerful faces and local preaching alternates Sundays.
Clara remarks on rain. N Foster and Mr Acers visited T H Epps on Thursday. John Brown and siblings from Tennessee reunited with Mr Eppa after twenty five years. Fred Eppe and Chas Higgins train ponies. Anna Guntafson visited relatives. P T Higgins suffers a broken left arm.
Bridgeport and North Platte announce a cross town baseball doubleheader on July 4 to cap a busy week. Local residents including L R North and W L Ayers return from travels while others visit Bayard and Crawford for games and family visits.
Riverside residents recount visits from Miss Kate Hagerty, Miss O Donnell of Alliance, and Bird Rodgers with Pat Rowlan. The Platte river runs high, a Brown s Creek round up is noted, and a stag dance at Last Chance entertained many. Basket Social at Frank Irving’s home left attendees pleased.
Ed Walsh delivered potatoes to Bridgeport on Thursday. Mayer's family and Minnie Hain ton spent Thursday evening at Davison's. Mr Mayers and son Henry were Sidney visitors Saturday. Mrs McGrath and several others visited the McNulty family this weekend. Ed Walsh and Miss Kelly were Sidney visitors Tuesday. Rev and Mrs Hayes and daughter visited Davison. Minnie Halston closed a term of school in the Mayers District Friday. Mrs Hiram Eckert visiting relatives in Sidney. Mrs Neslund and sons visited Ward's on Sunday. Misses Stowell and Gustafson visited Maude and Marie Davison Sunday. McGrath and Miss Kelley visited the McNultys Tuesday evening.
Land bargains from Cheyenne county sheriff sale offer grazing tracts for private purchase at costs and taxes 75 cents to $1.25 per acre. Listings describe numerous sections and parcels with abbreviated survey notation. For further details contact County Clerk R. EB. Barrer or Deputy County Attorney H. E. Garen in Sidney Nebraska.
On June 7 1904 Cheyenne County Nebraska Judge James Tucker orders that Alford C Hamilton the minor child be placed for adoption by Henry M Hamilton and L T Rice with Mary A Rice as petitioners. A hearing is set for July 8 1904 at 2 PM in Sidney with publication in the Sidney Telegraph for several weeks prior.
Two separate legal notices from the Department of the Interior Land Office at Sidney Nebraska announce contest affidavits by John Otteman against Oscar W. Morgan for timber culture entry No 4415 and by Minnie Busacker against Harry Hawkins for entry No 21. Proceedings set for hearings before the Register and Receiver with notices to appear at 10 a.m. on July 6 1908 and July 28 1908 respectively, publication ordered due to service difficulties.
Department of the Interior United States Land Office in Sidney Nebraska issues notice of contest by John E. Sanders against Tillie Colburg in land claim No. 3173 for section 6 township 1 range 66. Colburg heirs alleged dead and absent for seven years. no residence or improvements on land. Contestant to present evidence by Aug 2, 1905 before the Register and Receiver. service of notice stated as not possible. D Harris, Receiver.
Ww land office Sidney Nebraska June 2 1904 contest filed James W Toldings contestant against Whlet McCombs H E No 4736 made June 17 1905 for nel section 3 township 10 north range 49 west by Willet McCombs contestee alleging abandonment residence over six months no improvements by homesteader and service in US armed forces during war with Spain or other wars parties notified to appear July 20 at 10 am at United States land office Sidney Nebraska due diligence affidavit filed June 9 1904 public notice ordered
Land Office in Sidney Nebraska dated May 2 1904 announces Peter Neslund files a contest against James E Dennis entry 4966 June 5 1901 for northeast quarter section 12 township 16 north range 51 west. Dennis allegedly abandoned land for over six months not due to service in war and service of notice to be published due to undeliverable affidavit. Hearing set for July 28 1904 before the Register and Receiver at the bank.
A long roster enumerates county officers, school leaders, trustees, and clergy for Sidney and surrounding districts. It includes Governor and state posts, county treasurer, sheriff, clerks, assessors, coroner, attorney, and district representatives, plus village trustees and school board members. Church notices cover Evangelical Lutheran, Methodist, Catholic, Christ Episcopal, Dunkard, and various societies. Community groups list lodges, clubs, and fraternal organizations with meeting times and leaders.
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