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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1903
Page
5
A newspaper survey weighs irrigation divides with farmers and town interests. It cites Alliance Times reporting Box Butte assessors proposing joint post-assessment review to ensure fair valuations, while urging tree planting, gardening, and optimistic civic effort for peace and prosperity.
Special correspondence from Lincoln notes the revenue bill's final passage by 70 to 21 amid protracted debate. Fusionists largely opposed it under party discipline. Backers expect improved state finances with broader property disclosure and enhanced collection. Governor Mickey endorses the measure. Also highlighted is the Rumsey elevator bill moving in the House.
Final passage Friday with unanimous vote, followed by first and second readings in the senate. The clashes with fusion papers over the elevator trust and primary election rules persist as the governor may be asked to veto the emergency clause. House action targets appropriation bills to prevent late rush and payroll abuses, with the state auditor discharging several secretly added employees and sparking discussion.
An auction will be held Tuesday March 31 at 10 a.m. for 283 cattle including 11 milch cows five heifers four yearling bulls and three yearling heifers plus two brood mares farm implements and household goods. Terms: money under 5 cash. over 5 12 months with approved security at 10% interest. Herman C. Wiedeburg owner auctioneer B. A. Jones clerk. The piece ends with a humor line about a perfect woman.
A clipping presents quirky quotes on marriage and wealth with a playful line about asking a father for a hand and getting a double allowance. The piece features a daring young woman and Mrs. Dumrecks debating poverty as a social badge, reflecting period humor and language quirks.
Chance Willard buys rig and horses for new livery stable. Adolph Meyers resigns bak ing job in Burlington eating house. G J Hunt arrives from Omaha. Jarvis Finn seen in town. sheriff Babb travels for legal matters. Platte Valley Telephone Co. installs switchboard, Bayard moves, Robison family to Ohio, Burk returns from Hartville. Many locals travel, new hires at eating house, and notes on injuries and social visits.
John McAdam and Gilbert Nelson hauled hay this week while Miss Alice Erickson and Ed Erickson learned of their father's death and prepared to travel to Hastings for the funeral. Ed Root and Lou Brett visited town. Joe Hansen returns to Potter. Potter school pupils under Prof Stephens presented songs recitations and original papers with notable applause. The program included Father Time, The Sailor Boy and The Last Night Before Christmas and was praised as the best Potter school entertainment yet.
The writer reports early signs of spring with meadow larks and robins, but describes continued snow drifts and persistent gloom. Henry Hinrichs remains seriously ill, Eagle precinct sees sickness, and Rev. Brauer is ill. Rush creek incident near Sidney shows a wagon getting stuck, groceries saved, and a man rescued. Stock condition remains dire despite brief sunshine and better feed. Overall outlook remains bleak.
Gust Carlson attended the Sidney dance while Frank Portry moved to a new home once owned by L. A Stanton. Various residents, including Peter Nelson and A. W. Olson, made short visits. A cow was lost in a cornfield snowariffs and high water flowed through draws last Wednesday causing near drownings as Cloud's boy and Al Hilton faced long horses rides.
Riverside notes report Lisco delivered horses at Bridgeport last week and Bird Rodgers searched for a stray yearling. Pat Rowlaz and Anthony Johnson visited Bridgeport midweek. Calm spell followed by more storms. Chas Elsass called at M CG ranch. Asa Remsburg spent days at Bridgeport. Many new calves born though some die amid cold weather. cattle remain strong overall.
Mrs C Peterson of Topeka Kansas praises Ballard's Horehound Syrup for its reliable relief of coughs and colds. She states it is sweet, pleasing, and speeds healing. Available in 25 50 cent and 1 dollar bottle at D J Seanlon's.
Chairman or Member D C Danforth and Mrs Frances Knox are listed with several students across primary grades. The Evangelical Lutheran Church announces preaching every Sunday at 11 am and 7:30 pm, Sunday school at 10 am, and prayer meeting Wednesday at 7:30 pm with J S Leamer as pastor.
Methodist Episcopal Church announces Sunday morning and evening services with Sunday School at 9:45 p.m. and preaching at 11:00 a.m. Junior League at 3:00 p.m. Epworth League at 6:40 p.m. preaching at 7:30 p.m. Prayer meeting every Thursday night. Pastor RE Girix invites all. Seats free.
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