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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1890
Page
1
A fragmented ad mentions Rain Flour and Feed promising grain handling at cost until a term becomes assured. It quotes Pure Patent at 95 cents, standard Bakers at 95 cents, Grey gin at unknown price, Golf Dust at 1.10 dollars, and other seemingly retail items.
A grocers notice states plans to sell dried fruit this year with emphasis on large quality products and low prices.
Dry goods merchants announce new spring stock from Chicago and New York stores arriving soon. Selected linens and fabrics offered at low prices to attract quick sales. shoppers urged to buy before stock runs out.
Local shoe sellers advertise Selz Schwab brands promising comfort and durability. They boast a wide selection of newer styles and emphasize customer satisfaction with every purchase.
A Potter relief commission led by Charles Anderson and Rev Rufus Cooley drew the governor east to assess alleged destitution. He found some hardship but concluded aid requests beyond Potter were unfounded. confrontations with the relief group and local media followed, ending with assurances that no widespread destitution existed in Sidney and surrounding counties.
The Bel mont and Froid Canal and Reservoir Company outlines plans to create an 80 foot wide canal and a four billion cubic foot reservoir to deliver 100000 inches of water to eastern Cheyenne and Dene county valleys. The project, backed by Boston and Chicago capitalists, would cost about one million dollars and is planned to start in May. stockholders would own the canal with two-fifths of the stock to construction partners. The plan requires widespread farmer subscriptions to secure control.
A Sidney land office receiver Mr Neeves has f become official after bond filing in Omaha and will assume duties within a week. An Ogallala Reflector article lauds his twenty four years in Nebraska, Republican alignment, broad social ties across parties, and trusted public service. The Chappell Register notes his appointment brings general satisfaction locally. Also mention of A E Ricker preaching and Sidney orchestra rehearsals at post hall with Oberfelder & Co advertising overwear.
The county assessor board met Tuesday with L. R. Barlow elected chairman and adopted a one third valuation basis for real and personal property. The list includes horses, cattle, mules, sheep, hogs, engines, safes, furniture, tools, jewelry, pawn property, corporate securities, and all other listed property, with specific value limits and full value for money credits. Absent members were noted.
A Fleming Beal Estate scheme in Fleming, Cole County offers teachers plots near a nonlocal town for a $175 recording fee plus a deed. The recorder pockets 75 cents per deed while the company gains about 900 dollars for land valued at most 300. Miss McGee, Cheyenne County superintendent, uncovered the fraud and warns others after obtaining a deed through teacher lists. Also notices on summer goods opening by Mrs I W Chowins, Cheyenne County Agricultural Association meeting at the court house April 2, and Oberfelder Co shoes arrival.
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