28 May 1892
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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1892
Page
1
Country gossip and local happenings from Cheyenne County inform readers of illnesses, legal troubles, livestock and crop concerns, migrations, and political debates. The item highlights a shooting incident over cattle trespass, a brutal family case, community events, and discussions on protectionist trade policy with references to tin plate and wage effects.
A Sidney school board meeting considered applicants for the coming year. Principalship goes to Prof. F. D. Jayne of Lincoln University, highly recommended. J. Jarl, formerly of Cheyenne county, will head the grammar department. Miss Sadie Winston remains for the intermediate department after strong performance.
Report outlines staffing for Oberfelder schools with Miss Katie Melco, Mrs Carr, and Mrs L C Br for grammar, primary, and kindergarten departments. Describes community support, school progress, and local business promotions. Also notes Dec oration Day exercises, a word puzzle prize, and a National Democratic Convention travel plan with Union Pacific tickets. Gun club activity and scoring summary conclude.
A Tehlegrail representative visiting Sidney stumbles near McLernon residence and discovers an expansive display of northern fruit trees. Over a hundred trees including apple, pear, plum, apricot, plus grapes and berries thrive under careful cultivation. McLernon builds a windmill powered pump irrigation system, ensuring water without the local ditch. The grounds boast handsome, thriving plantings, signaling future beauty and prosperity.
Tickets to Chicago and return at one fare offered for the national democratic convention meeting June 21. Sales dates and limits to J C Barnnart, Agent U P System Sidney Neb. 641- May 25 June20. Robert Henry assessor reports precinct No. l House Rock, detailing district and total assessments. The Bee offers six months for 80 cents to cover campaign questions. Kellams, blind farmer of North Divide, discusses prospects, cattle herd, and land holdings. Estrayed: three plate colts from Adam Gunderson Potter Nebraska. reward offered.
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