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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1901
Page
3
Emperor William shown kindness to a former sergeant from his crown prince days. He recognized the veteran in the crowd, invited him to chat, and ordered a horse for the man so he could view the review comfortably.
Mrs Carrie Nation rejects social invitations from New York society figures. She notes reform is needed there as much as in saloon culture, and she would not be diverted from her cause by burlesque jests at Clarke's Valentine ball.
A recently deceased Englishman with three children leaves his piano to Mary Elizabeth when Arthur has finished with it and allows Susan Jane to take whatever Arthur wishes to give her. The will clearly names Arthur and his standing is evident, but the key question remains whether Mary Elizabeth and Susan Jane are beneficiaries under the will.
Friends report dramatic relief for Mrs. W H Doty after eighteen years of rheumatism and kidney trouble. She credits Dodd’s Kidney Pills with near cure and removal of a forehead bandage. Her husband, once diagnosed with Bright’s Disease, shows marked improvement after three months of use. Pills sell 50c, six for 2.50. order via local druggist or Buffalo NY company.
A Cedar Rapids paper denounces chatterers disturbing theater and lecture audiences under the headline Bounce the Blabbers. It offers a $5 reward to the first usher who will go after such idiots in the proper manner and ridicules a spectator who has a month that would be a profitable enterprise if turned into a windmill.
An advertisement spreads claims for Garfield Tea as a blood purifier and promotes Dr. Kline's Nerve Restorer with free trial offers. It also touts Grain-O as a coffee substitute with pricing and broad grocery store availability, plus Defiance Starch guaranteeing satisfaction.
Edward Gardner was found guilty of murder in the first degree for killing Herman Zahn the Snyder saloon keeper. The jury returned at 12 o clock and the judge ordered life imprisonment. Gardner stood pale and still as Sheriff Kreeder led him away in handcuffs.
The 1879 will of Judge Samuel Maxwell filed in Fremont details debts paid from personal property with real estate sale if needed. It leaves $1,000 to each child, life estate to his wife in Plattsmouth and Fremont properties, and names executors Henry Eikerbarry and Henry G Wolcott. A 1899 codicil directs sale of Merrick and Adams land first for debts, with land or cash legacies to children, and future division after wife’s death. A 1900 codicil names Henry Maxwell as executor and treats certain legacies as advancements.
Fremont Nebraska March 2 the committee appointed by Judge Grimison reports to the court with Attorneys Courtright Loomis and Gray as members all local bar attorneys present offering growing tribute to Judge Maxwell.
Fullerton Neb March 2 Word comes from Oklahoma of the death of Randall Fuller a prominent and wealthy resident of the city He was 78 and came to the county at its 1879 opening purchasing a large land tract where Fullerton now stands
WYMORE Neb March 2 Drs Gaf ford Given Yoder and Johnson offered to vaccinate school children without charge if vaccine points were furnished and the board of education accepted. Nearly 400 children were inoculated.
Fremont Nebraska March 2 The trial of William Darrell the third of the men charged with the murder of Hermann Zahn Snyder saloon keeper is set for March 5 A panel of twenty four jurors is ordered to be summoned Gardener after being brought back to his cell had nothing to say about the verdict of the jury He seemed relieved and did not speak of it The verdict imprisonment for life is viewed by attorneys as a substantial victory for the defense.
The market showed a liberal cattle run with buyer resistance at lower prices. Beef steers fell about 5 to 10 cents. cows sold near steady. Hog prices opened slightly stronger with prime heavy hogs improving quality. bulk sales $5.27 to $5.32, some up to $5.35. Sheep and lamb receipts were light. ewes sold steady to strong up to $3.75 while lambs were slow to move and packers showed little interest.
Kansas City reports cattle prices by class with ranges for beef steers stockers and feeders cows heifers canners bulls and calves. Hog market shows top and bulk ranges with packers and pigs. Sheep and lambs trend strong with western lambs wethers yearlings and ewes listed by price brackets.
Twenty one rebel officers and 120 bolomen surrendered to Lt Desque of the Forty seventh US Volunteer Infantry at Irocin in Albay. Russian painter Verestchagin reached the Philippines, met Gen MacArthur, and sketched battlefields near Manila. Gold mining excitement grows in Lepanto as pockets are found. Federalists gain new members in Laguna. Conservative promoters urge Judge Taft to back peace conditions and independence for the Philippines.
After returning to Topeka Carrie Nation occupies her county jail cell. She says she was pleased with her Peoria trip and promises to resume smashing once released. She adds she will attend to her knitting as usual.
The final conference report on the Indian appropriation bill was presented to both houses. After its presentation by Senator Thurston to the senate the report was agreed to and later in the evening Chairman Sherman presented a like report. The senate receded on two vital items to the west the building of the Gila dam at San Carlos reservation and the opening up of the executive order reservations to miners.
Washington report states Senator Edward O. Wolcott resigns as Colorado member of the Republican National Committee Archie M. Stephenson designated as his successor replacing Wolcott on the committee and taking the Colorado post.
In Scranton on March 2 a major coal deal closes with the Dunware and Hudson company acquisition by Laflin and Brooks interests. The purchase includes four collieries and three washeries in Greenwood and Brooks for 1.5 million dollars. The mines produce about 630000 tons annually and employ 700 workers. The sellers were Rees G. Brooks T H Da le and W J Lewis.
Wide appeal letter praises Peruna as the sole remedy for grip and catarrh gripping the nation. Notable endorsements come from Rep. J B Crowley, Rep. George H White, J P Megrew of U S Capitol Police, and Miss Anna Russell among others, urging readers to follow a Peruna course and write for Dr Hartman’s guidance.
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