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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1906
Page
1
The notice cautions customers about risks of losing money or having funds stolen when using banking services. It urges vigilance, secure practices, and reporting any suspected fraud to prevent financial harm.
Acting Assessor John Daugherty and County Clerk Barrett complete the 1906 abstract. Aggregate actual value of taxable property is 10 414 288 90 with one fifth used for taxation totaling 2 082 857 78. Livestock tallies include 9 796 horses 421 844 value 48 093 cattle 735 200 4 mules 19 255 sheep 16 248 hogs 8 967 50 and 26 644 poultry worth 6 674. Acres under cultivation 174 141 and 689 672 not cultivated. 628 town lots improved 2 245 unimproved.
The regular annual school meeting at the courthouse approved a $4,000 tax levy for the coming year and set nine months of school beginning the first Monday in September 1906. John Daugherty and Herman Schroeder were re elected to the board for three years. The county clerk was asked to audit treasurer and director reports before publishing a summary to local newspapers. Chancellor Andrews of the State University praised the school’s program and facilities, noting graduates receive full credit at the University and many colleges.
An old June Fourth schedule lists a 10:00 A.M. program at the Opera House with Sidney Brass Band, readings of the Declaration, orations by Misses Oberfelder Hurt and Britton, and a singing of the National Hymn. An afternoon Sports section offers multiple events including dashes, races, sack and three legged races, bicycle races, bucking bronco exhibition, a house race, and a merry go round, with entry fees and approximate prizes.
Land transfers show multiple parcels sold including Charles W. Hornaday to C. E Brit ton for one dollar in Sidney blocks. Jv. W. McDaniel to J. N. Patch for north east quarter of section 14 township 23 range 52 at eight hundred fifty dollars. E. L. Jumigon to H. J. Niece for northwest quarter 23 16 47 at sixteen hundred dollars. Owings to Miles for southwest quarter 2 15 49 at one thousand fifty dollars. U. P. BR R Co to W. Mika for east fraction 13 13 47 at five hundred sixty dollars. J. W. Bowen to L. F. Welton for allotment and twenty acres in 20 19 51 at two thousand dollars. K. Sear mes to J. F. Grabiel for all 35 14 47 at seven thousand dollars.
The Village Board invited hydraulic expert J M Brengle to estimate a first class water system. The plan includes four and six inch mains, double discharge hydrants, a 100000 gallon reservoir, a 40 foot well, a 250 gpm triplex pump, and a 15 hp motor. Estimated cost not exceed 13300 dollars. bids to follow if voters approve.
The Masons installed their new officers last Saturday evening. Herman Schroeder was Worshipful Master, H M Barnhart Senior Warden, Fred Dresser Junior Warden, L F Closman Treasurer, Leslie Neubauer Secretary, Geo. Davis S D, L H Bordwell J D, L Jessen Tyler. Miss Chapin leaves Monday for Seattle to make her home there.
Lee Howard displayed his county fame by catching a 21.5 pound channel catfish in Sunol Creek. The record fish, the largest ever taken from the creek, was shown in Sidney as proof Cheyenne County can raise monster crops of nearly anything.
McIntosh has let the contract to M My Duggan for erecting a stone bank building on the site of the American Bank. The stone cutting has already commenced and construction will proceed rapidly. The building will be first class and up to date, a credit to the town and the builder.
In Sidney Nebraska on Wednesday afternoon 3 o clock Alva Witters wed Viola Clark in a quiet ceremony at the bride's home with Rev J F Hage officiating. The groom a mail clerk between Cheyenne and Ogden, and the bride daughter of A A Clark of Sidney. The couple will reside in Cheyenne.
Saturday, June 20, the tenth anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Foster of Higging was celebrated with about forty friends. An excellent repast was served and guests departed with many presents and best wishes for many more celebrations.
Lake Tahoe in the Sierras is highlighted as a premier travel destination. The write up notes its 6,220 foot elevation, surrounding high mountain walls, depths from 100 to 2,000 feet, and 23 mile width. It praises the region as picturesque and accessible via Union Pacific fast trains with connections to California. Aura B. Capy is listed as the agent for inquiries.
Katherine Sharmer returns today from St Marys Seminary of Omaha to spend her summer vacation at home.
Denver and return six dollars twenty five cents Colorado Springs nine eight seven five Pueblo ten dollars Salt Lake City twenty seven fifty Hot Springs eleven twenty On sale July tenth to sixteenth Daily low rates to points east and west Rates on application M A Shipman agent C B Q
The Burlington proposes a fare and one third rate to points within 250 miles. Ongale July 10, returning July 6.
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