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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1903
Page
4
Governor DeForest Richards of Wyoming dies Tuesday morning. Richards, once a Nebraska banker in Chadron in 1885, served as Dawes County treasurer and later moved to Douglas Wyoming where he rose to prominence in politics. He was elected Wyoming governor in 1898 and re-elected last fall.
The article urges all residents of Sidney to improve the town by tidying lawns streets and alleys planting flowers painting houses and trimming trees. It calls on every man woman and child to take responsibility and work with rake hoe pruning knife and paint brush to make the community more attractive.
Discussion of a Nebraska revenue law shifting assessor elections from precincts to the county level. It notes the new county assessor role paying about $500 yearly, and precinct assessors earning $8 daily plus travel. The piece argues the change could focus voters on county officials, raise revenues, and create broader taxation equity. A secondary note mentions a preacher leading a youth meeting and legal blanks at the office.
G E Mark of the Mitchell Index visited town Monday. Several residents, including Dr. Anderson and J J Moran, traveled for business and medical matters last week. The foundation for R Swanger’s new east town house began, and a large barn is under construction on a Lincoln Land Co. lot. A village board was formed with Willis as chairman and Neff as clerk. Moran suffered severe injuries in a street accident. recovery will be lengthy due to a ruptured lung and multiple broken ribs.
Clara Gustafson visited Lager's Wednesday. Chaes Lager fences land he bought. Albert Burk delivered potatoes to Sidney Friday. Mrs. Epps returned home after months away. Wheat sowing finished and rain expected. Mr. Sanders the assessor assesses town wealth. Rattlesnakes appear but enemies seem conquered for the year. Vincent Flinn of Sidney visited Mr. Clouds and rented cattle for summer care. Emmonds Sanders bought a team of colts for 200 dollars weighing about 1500 pounds. Preparing for a heavy harvest in fall.
Rooms suitable for offices inquire E McLernon. New spring styles row coming in. Call and examine samples. Oberfelder and Co.
Louie Kurth attended the county stat Sunday. Miss Hilma Pierson recovers from a threatened grippe siege. Miss Lundell stayed days with Mrs. A. W. Oleon near Sextorp. John M. Adams keeps his house in top shape, A. Johnson spruces with hard finish. Mr Johnson completed stone work for R. Q. McAdams. Mrs. O. W. Olson loses a wagon wheel en route to Herdon mills. aid arrived and repairs followed.
An old advertisement explains kidney function and illness, claiming kidneys filter blood every three minutes and that excess uric acid causes pain and heart stress. It promotes Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a remedy with sample bottle offers and a pamphlet, urging readers to mention the newspaper when writing.
The Loyal Mystic Legion of America No 1 holds meetings on the second and fourth Tuesdays each month at 8 PM. Secretary J C Hopson and EDNA MURLLEse listed. Other groups mention Lady Rittenhouse Hive No 5, Moc cabees, and Woodman of the World camps with secretaries and officers named. Ed.
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