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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1895
Page
2
The Telegraph from Sidney Nebraska outlines advertising rates for display, reading locals, business locals, professor cards, and legal notices at statute rates. It laments local dry weather, calls for unity, notes national events, and criticizes a tariff editorial.
The piece cites Henry Gannett on U S wealth in 1880 and 1890, noting gaps by income groups and that millionaires own five percent of total wealth. It references Secretary Carlisle and free coinage debates, predicting continued tensions among silver Democrats and party loyalty. A Redington Record note laments the “White Winged Peace” bird as local vandalism disrupts its habitat, suggesting cages for the miscreants or the bird.
Drunk and disorderly cases leave four in limbo after a Friday night incident near the stock yards. A posse captured seven suspects. three were released after brief hearings. The four remaining received ten days of hard labor. Also noted is a Shakespeare reading and reception at Mr and Mrs Joe Slingluff with Prof J Large, a Philadelphia reader, hosting guests including Rev Beecher and several Hiatt and Harter family members.
Henry Denny, a tramp, suffered severe foot injuries when his feet were caught in a moving train wheel while attempting to steal a ride west at Potter. He was brought to Sidney on the fast mail and treated at the poor farm by County Physician Stewitts. Initial fears of amputation gave way to signs of improvement, with no operation likely.
The item advertises a direct vestibuled train to Chicago on the Union Pacific and Northwestern routes. It promises no changes at the Missouri River with through first and second class sleepers and dining cars. For full info contact E Qt. Breiseh, Agent U P System.
Our new spring wear is here with low prices as the guiding motto. Obrrfelder's offers fresh arrivals for the season and affordability for shoppers seeking the latest styles.
On June 5 the Lincoln ladies publish a special edition of The State Journal to aid Wes leyan University. Each copy costs five cents and will feature contributions by Mrs John A Logan and Frances Willard among others. Send names and addresses with payment to Miss Corinth Crook University Place Neb.
Friday report details the wedding of Miss Mary Rezanina of Sidney to Mr. Charles Jankowsky of Cheyenne officiated by Father O'Toul of North Platte. The bride is daughter of Frank Rezanina, a South Divide farmer, and the groom a Cheyenne tailor who will reside in Cheyenne.
A Caucasus tribe honors a dead young man by arranging a marriage with a daughter carried by a man who bears a local dowry. The bereaved parents accept a bequest of a wife and agree on the dowry, sometimes up to 30 cows, adjusting to the bride’s perceived lifetime value.
The text describes Monte Carlo croupiers learning the tricks of gambling including card handling and dealing mechanics. It notes most come from Alsace and mentions Venezuela meaning Little Venice. It recalls early explorers finding marsh dwelling natives and cites England's 1889 water gas patent by Cruickshania.
Price's Cream Baking Powder receives two top honors at a global exposition, earning the highest awards for quality and innovation. The accolades highlight its standing among food products and brand leaders in the field.
The corporation, to transact in Cheyenne county Nebraska, aims to purchase land in Sidney Nebraska to erect and finish a building. It plans to issue stock, raise funds, and sell shares to finance construction and operation. It sets capital stock at 3,900 shares of 0.00 each, with indebtedness not to exceed 5,000 dollars. The board of directors will govern, with officers: president, vice president, treasurer, and secretary.
Land office notices announce settler filings for final proofs in Nebraska. Weller Worbert and Jabo Pantaburg appear as witnesses for lands in section 8 and 4 respectively, with proof dates set for June 2 1890 at Sidney. Pred Kurth, Jacob Cling and others listed as witnesses for Joelschud Wo BE for section 22 on a 130 acre claim.
Notice from the Land Office at Sidney Nebraska dated April 6 1605 to heirs of Sanford E Cornwall deceased for final proof to support their claim. Proof to be made before the register or receiver at Sidney on May 22 1805 for lands described as section 1 township 1 north range 49 west. Witnesses: John B Hall John Been oe north Veercaris Catiae of Nebraska William W Wood of Sidney. Jon s M Adams register.
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