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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1911
Page
4
Anuncio announces two Sidney Neb candidates for Cheyenne County treasurer. P Wrrrens seeks Republican nomination promising businesslike stewardship. Joan Daugherty also seeks Democratic nomination and asks voters for support ahead of the August 15 county primaries.
Simon Fishinno of Sidney declares candidacy for Cheyenne County Treasurer pledging economical, fair and impartial administration if elected. Herman Schroder also announces as Republican candidate promising office managed for all citizens regardless of party affiliation.
J W McDaniel seeks re election as Cheyenne County sheriff on the Democratic ballot promising continued duty and best effort. Calk Vinson not seeking Republican nomination after serving as deputy sheriff and pledges to conduct office credibly.
Jerome B Hatson of Sidney announces re election bid for the second district county commissioner subject to Republican primary voters. Herman Armutyh of Dalto Neb declares candidacy before Democratic primaries pledging to run the office in a business like manner and thanking voters for favors.
Twish announces candidacy for re election to the Cheyenne county clerk post pending Republican primary voters on Tuesday August 15. He urges taxpayers to support him and vows undivided attention and best energies to the office from Norawn Sidney Neb.
Boiri WH Morison announces his bid for reelection as Cheyenne County Superintendent of Public Instruction in the August 14, 1911 Republican primary. He pledges to continue diligent service and to raise local public school standards if reelected.
The Sidney newspaper endorses German Schroeder as a strong Republican candidate for county treasurer citing his 25 years in Sidney, Union Pacific service, Board of Education and Trustees roles, and trusted community leadership. It also notes Carl Vinson for sheriff and Edith Morrison as superintendent, praising their qualifications and public service.
A reflective note discusses Mother’s Day customs and rising flower prices. It praises Sidney’s women for home skills and mentions local events, a tuberculosis hospital bid, land offers by the Commercial Club, a fashion change at home, Queen Mary’s fashion ban, Taft and Roosevelt discord, a judicial recall, the dissolution of the Standard 41 Trust, and anticipation of cheaper half-and-half.
Secretary Royse outlines the plan to levy assessments on banks for the guaranty fund using average daily deposits from the first six months of the year. The transfer moves the amount from net earnings to the depositors guaranty fund. If earnings fall short, shareholders face proportional assessments, and certificates are withheld unless banks are solvent beyond question.
With growing homesteading in nearby areas, residents seek social outlets. Clubs are forming for literature, sewing, cooking and general social activities, offering companionship and organized gatherings to reduce loneliness.
In a clipped dialogue the pair discuss Fred proposing to Wiss and Helen notes his effort toward the Carnisle hero prize, hinting at personal and competitive stakes in their circles.
Merrick County Nebraska launches a two day good roads drive on May 22 and 23. Volunteers from the county will surface and finish the roads with hauled sand and clay as needed. Local townships have shown strong support and workers bring families for a community picnic style event at Silver Creek with meals supplied by local business men.
A saying on virtuous afterlife asks what good deeds the dying man sent before him. The quote notes survivors query his legacy of deeds as the angel assesses his life.
Department of the Interior U S Land Office in North Platte Nebraska announces Anthony M Leafdale of Loxdale Nebraska as claimant for the southwest quarter section 12 township 9 range 63 west of the 6th principal meridian He filed a notice of intention to make final five year proof to establish claim to the land The hearing before US Commissioner Jos Oberfelder at Sidney Nebraska on July 3 1011 Witnesses Edwin L Wougen Charles A Strandberg John Strandberg John Johnson all of Leafdate Nebraska Register Evans Franklin BK Nebraska tentative patent date to be determined
Court in Red Corsard County hears Mick Ledditt probate petition seeking final settlement and discharge of administrator. Notice issued for hearing May and publication required in Sidney Telegraph for interested parties. County Judge presiding with special Commissioner Brewer and others.
A travel warning advertises Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as essential for journeys. It claims the medicine is often needed and unavailable on trains and ships, urging purchase from all dealers.
Notices from the Interior Department Land Office in North Platte and the county judge in Sidney Nebraska announce filings for homestead five year proofs. Names include George Wrotz of Sates Nebraska and Edward Gere Hen of siabay Nebraska with witnesses listed. Dates cited April to May and actions to establish residence and claim.
Public notice from the Department of the Interior Land Office at North Platte Nebraska states that Thompson of Sidney Nebraska has filed a claim to establish title to a tract described in the notice. The claim will be presented to the county judge at Slaney Nebraska on the date stated for proof. Witnesses listed include William Thompson Hans Andersen Norm McCurdy and others from Sidney.
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