16 Mar 1895
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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1895
Page
1
Weyerts March correspondence notes a thaw and preparations for spring crops in Newnan area towns. Farmers plan planting, school closing festivities, marriages rumors, cattle shipments, and local trades, with hints of social events and upcoming ditch projects.
A local merchant offers a made to measure suit for 16 dollars at Ober felder’s. The ad references baker’s products and a range of goods including Gastaing and Amancaia brands.
Special correspondence from Lincoln reports a lively debate over a bill to abolish capital punishment with objections tied to deterrence and political motives. Other measures include stricter rape penalties via surgical castration, a governor veto on venue changes in prejudice cases, and irrigation bills advancing as Edmiston bond scrutiny looms.
The Gering Courier reports on the district judge race with incumbent Judge Neville likely to be the Populist nominee. Republicans name Judge Hoist of Sidney and others as potential contenders amid ongoing district debates.
Unclaimed letters for week ending March 16 1895 include GENTS Mulcahy John H Minor J. W Avery W S and LADIES Kuhene Mrs Annia. Persons calling to claim should state advertised. P M Sanders presiding official notes. Also small ad for Price's baking powder at World’s Fair.
County Judge Rivker ruled for defendant Henry Neuman in the first district commissioner race against W R Wood after a multi day trial. He found irregularities in Gilchrist and fraudulent votes in Lodge Pole but said no one was deprived of franchise, prompting an appeal to the district court with April term set. Judge Heist represented the plaintiff and H M Grimes of North Platte defended.
Examinations were held last week across junior senior and freshman classes. Gideon Winkleman returns to kindergarten after a visit to Fremont. Mabel Hilton misses second primary, Willie McCombs re enters second primary. Bertha Daugherty away from intermediate, Gus Pool and Copus Stevens absent from grammar. Laura Sharmer and Myrtle Lancaster win blue ribbons for perfect spelling in second primary. Tension noted between the thermometer and the high school baseball club.
City plans reveal a fifteen foot fountain to be built in the park surrounding the new depot. The feature will use native sand stone and showcase an artistic design with water rising from the top and falling into a basin below, greatly enhancing park beauty.
In Wheatland Wyoming the agricultural region is praised for vast crops abundant water and rich soil. The notice highlights farms available at small prices reachable via the Union Pacific System, stressing the area as premier western county farmland.
We express sincere thanks for the kindness shown by friends who aided and consoled us during our late bereavement. Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Chambers Bid farewell with appreciation and gratitude for support received. Ober Felder's closing-out sale offers savings opportunities.
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