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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1901
Page
7
Mount Auburn Cemetery trustees report cremation rising in popularity with 50 bodies cremated since the first on April 18, 1970. Incineration takes one hour and ashes reach recipients in two hours in copper cylinders or urns. no Sunday cremations unless death is contagious.
The Confederate reunion committee in Memphis announces efforts to invite President McKinley, arrange hotels and bivouac sites, and provide care for veterans regardless of ability to pay. Secretary Langstaff leads the Commissary Committee in coordinating accommodations, meals, and support for attendees during the May event. A mix of public notices and promotional ads appear alongside.
Lincoln March 9 The Nebraska Supreme Court affirmed Buffalo county’s murder verdict against Frank J. L. Dinsmore, condemning him to hang for killing Fred Lane. Rehearing, pardon, or new date possible. no definite execution date set. Mrs. Lane remains jailed in Kearney amid sensational publicity surrounding the case.
A Boston physician, called to a destitute family, gave a five dollar bill along with a prescription. The next day he learned the money was spent: three dollars to a priest and two dollars to hire another doctor.
Colonel Walter French kept a large pink ticket from the October 18 1860 musical festival honoring Lord Renfrew in Boston. He purchased the unused ticket and pasted it into his scrapbook of the period.
Donors contributing $5 or more over last year will receive a bronze medal bearing John Wesley. Sunday school scholars giving $1 receive a gilt medal featuring Francis Asbury. Epworth League donors will get a bronze medal showing Bishop Ninds.
Edward Gardner, convicted of the Herman Zahn murder in Fremont, Nebraska, is sentenced to life imprisonment. Judge Grimison notes Gardner's role, stepping over Zahn as others were fired at, and that Gardner and accomplice Rhea aided the robbery and escape, avoiding a death penalty. Gardner shows deep emotion while accepting the ruling.
Mrs. E. A. Deacon of East Randolph presides over the local W C T U and endorses Dodd's Kidney Pills after a friend under mental strain recovered. She reports two boxes revived her health and youth, and others in Cattaraugus County report similar gains. Pills cost 50 cents a box or six for $2.50, available via local druggists or the Dodd's Medicine Co.
Mrs P T Bulger traveling toward Spokane Oregon and Washington twins born minutes apart. The elder boy born in Oregon, the younger girl in Washington. Claimed to be the first recorded case of twins born in two states. He that courts injury will obtain it.
Rev. Joseph Ruesing head priest of St. Marys Catholic Church pledged 15000 dollars toward an old folks home and hospital in West Point. He requires the city to donate ten acres of land for the building site.
In Farnam Nebraska on March 9 the eggs of grasshoppers hatched during warm weather but froze when cold snaps hit. A 78 degree reading is noted. Farmers’ fears of a hopper plague next summer are eased by the freezing of young hoppers.
Lincoln Neb March 9 Deputy Warden Bowers states the penitentiary fire origin is uncertain and may never be known. He suspects electric light wires or a defective flue caused it and says the starting room cannot be located, near the guards sleeping area and warders room. He discounts convict arson.
A mixed, ad heavy clipping touts various tonics and remedies. It hawks Beeman's Pepsin, Dr Shoop restoratives, Laxative Bromo Quinine, Piso’s Cures, Allen’s Foot-Ease, Hamlin’s Wizard Oil, and Hall’s Catarrh Cure among others. It includes pieline testimonials, prices, and a Toledo notary seal, reflecting early 20th century advertising.
The New York inheritance tax yielded sizable fees for law firms with examples of $46,597 $35,276 $15,259 and $15,000 from the state last year. Officials also collected fees from the comptroller for handling these taxes, leaving taxpayers with a large remainder after expenses.
Hon David Meekison a famed statesman from Napoleon Ohio, long served as mayor and congressman and fought a thirty year catarrh. He credited Peruna from Dr Hartman after a letter praising its help. Carrie Thomas extols Peruna as vital for performers and health. Readers urged to write Dr Hartman for free advice.
A reflection notes that many married men are silent heroes and that self-respect forms the basis of all good conduct. The remark emphasizes virtue and steady character within domestic life.
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