Equalization Proceedings Dominate Sidney County Board Agenda
Sidney Nebraska 1897 notices show the board of county commissioners meeting daily to equalize assessments, approve resignations and appointments, and notify the county treasurer to refund protested taxes. The minutes record numerous names, precincts, and official bonds as the board adjourns each day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Office Board County Commissioners
Sidney
Nebr
Nebraska
W. R. Woop
J. W. Harper
F. A. Rowan
County Commissioners
W. R. Wood
W. C. Bullock
W.R. Wood
EF. A. Rowan
Neb
Ly AL Rowan
Wc. Bullock
Sidney Nebr
C. P
Rice
Inc
Adama
Alex
JS _ Perry
Wm. Bullen
Nash
Fred’ Lisaco
W.E. “Wagner
Redington
Henry Niehus
Ne “Road
C. J." Carleon
Trognitz
Joseph’ ‘Fritz
Hugh “McFadden
Cyrus
Stewart
James Naughy
Bartley 18 Convicted in State Treasurers Embezzlement Case
The jury finds ex state treasurer Joe Bartley guilty on the first count of embezzling state funds amounting to 151 884 45. The verdict followed lengthy deliberations with a belief the final sum reflects a 5000 check from Bartley deposited in a state depository. Sentencing ranges discussed are 15 to 21 years in the penitentiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Joe Bartley
Bartley
Omaha National Bank
First National Bank
Lincoln
Steiger
Smythe
State
Peruna promoted as remedy for fatigued women across the land
An advertisement urges sick and overworked women to consult Dr Hartman and use Peruna. It claims relief for nervous, debil itated wives and mothers and promises a free booklet from the Peruna Drug Manufacturing Company in Columbus Ohio detailing female diseases and Hartman’s treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broad Land
Hartman
Pe-vu Na ‘Drug Manufacturing Company
Columbus
Ohio
Pullman Tourist Sleeper to California Routes Announced
Union Pacific to run a through Pullman sleeper from Minneapolis to Los Angeles via Sioux City and Columbus Nebraska leaving Thursday evenings from St. Paul at 8 15 p m and returning from Los Angeles at 2 p m each Thursday. Line touted as fastest in the west with tickets via Union Pacific agents and Gov Gen Pas and Ticket Agent Omaha Neb. An advertisement also promotes Ballard's Horehound Syrup for coughs and throat troubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union ‘Pacific
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Minn
Excela
Union Piscific
California
Union Pacific
Llomax Gen
Pas
Omaha
Neb
County Correspondence and Camp Clarke Notes
County Surveyor Willis travels to Sand Hills for work while the McClune carriage factory reports strong business. Cattle, sheep, and wool activity fill the outskirts as a Belmont ditch issue is repaired near Camp Clarke. A Delia Champaon ice cream party and a Jenkins ranch dance draw crowds. Alliance prepares for the Fourth. Electric Bitters praised as a cure-all by Worthington and Chicago readers.
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Bridge
Morton Smith
Sidney
Jack Crittenden
Willis
Sand Hills
McClune Carriage
Henline
Jontins
Alliance Canal
Bill’ Wood
Camp Clarke
R. H. Willis
Omaha
Morton
Britz
Paul Seaback
O'Neal
Camp’ ‘Clarke Bridge
Mise Delia
Champaon
George Rodgers
Missouri
Charlie Brann
Alliance
Snetsweek
R., H. Willis
Unclaimed Letters at Sidney Nebraska Weekly List
Post office at Sidney Nebraska lists unclaimed letters for the week ending June 26 1897. Names include Gents Kappler North H H LADIES Randall Mrs Mary C and others with notices to call by advertised letters. Also notices for Fourth of July Union Pacific ticket specials and agent CB R Breisch urging purchase of round trip fares within 200 miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Nebraska
Kappler
North
Randall
Mary
Pierre Sanders
Cvia
Union Pacific ‘Railway
R. Breisch
Annexation debate links Hawaii to Texas precedent
The article argues Hawaii may be annexed by Congress through a joint resolution if a two thirds Senate vote fails. It recalls Texas annexation in 1845 via joint resolution, noting constitutional questions and political factors. It warns differences exist but suggests Hawaii could follow a similar path and avoid earlier tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friends
Senate
Hawaii
Texas
Republic
Congress
Globe-Democrats
Mexico
South
Calhoun
Tyler
van Bar ‘En
Polk
House
Bia
Ita
Louisiana
New School Land Law Limits Purchases After July
Legislature passes a new act ending the sale of educational land after July 9. Holders with lease contracts must file a complete purchase application by July 8 with the County Treasurer. Required steps include lease contract submission, appraisal forms, payment of rent to date, one tenth of principal, and six percent notes. Existing sales contracts remain, and appraisals may be reviewed by the Board of Educational Lands and Funds. Commissioner Wolfe urges prompt reporting of valuation errors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Wolfe
Board of Educational Lands and Funds
Wolfe Fells
Fuund
Local notes span election, visits, and community events
Reports from Belmont and Camp Clarke mention school election upcoming Monday and a city visit by R. P. Scott. Mike Tobin received a new sign, while a teachers examination and a two week teachers institute closed at Lodge Pole. Blake, Kremer death in Rippey IA, lectures by Prof. Siders, and various lodge and church social events are noted with multiple local names and places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. White
Camp. Clarke
Mike Tobin
Blanche Oberfelder
Sidney
Neb
Edward Oberfelder
East Eighty-thrat Stree
Hudson River
New York Herald
U. P
Lodge Pole
Foon
H. B. Blair
E. McLernon
Rippey
Shey
Siders
Alliance
Court House
M. C. Keith
Ogalalla Cattle Company
North Platte
Frank Welch
A. M
A. D
Stewitts
W. M
Chas
Callahan
Buos
Laughlin, Jr
W.F
Bassett
Lestie Neubuuer
E. R. Briesch
A. K. Greenlee
Jesgen
John’ H
Phureday
Poly
Methodist Church
Campbell
Exthertie
Dr Kings New Discovery and Life Pills Promote Health
Doctor Kings New Discovery claims to cure coughs colds consumption and related illnesses including whooping cough asthma hay fever bronchitis pneumonia and la grippe. The warning notes safe for all ages and a guaranteed satisfaction with free trials at a local drug store. Regular sizes priced at 50 cents and 1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Kings
Dr. King
Baseett’s
Ballard's Snow Liniment Promises Quick Pain Relief
An advertisement-like fragment touts Ballard's Snow Liniment for rheumatism neuralgia sprains bruises and similar pains. It claims three applications relieve severe rheumatic pain within 24 hours and lists C W Ford Supply Co Fort Worth Texas as the source priced at 50 cents sold at Seanlan's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
Ballard’s. Snow Liniment
C. Ww. Ford
Eyon. Supply,Co
Fort Worth
Texas
sPrice
Seanlan’s
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W. C. Buttock
Smeet
Moralpg
Ato
Clobu
GC. Bullock
W.R. Woon
Tow
Pillsbury
Walle
GAR
Minneapolis and
St. Paul, Minn
Loso Angeles
Californian
W. B. Evans
Clearwater
Kans
Gilchriat Precinct
Jenkins’ Ranch
Gilchrist Precinct
Morrison
Worthington
Ind
Sun
Annie ‘Stehle
Cottage Grove Ave
Chicago
Bervice
Portland
Oregon
Washington
Southeren Pacific R’ys
Ogden
the Beautiful
Sacramento
Shasta
E. Re Breisch
Naite
Vermitage
THE
NEW School Land Law
R. P., Scott
Belmont
Chambers
Backlen's
Coor
Tor ‘Sale Ls W. Jab Pe F. Bassas
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