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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1878
Page
5
Sidney papers recount a Citizens Convention selecting Norman F. Hazen for County Commissioner and naming Julius Neubauer as Justice of the Peace. notices warn cattlemen to challenge voters new to the state while addressing tax proposals, local social events, and community notices around Sidney Nebraska.
The convention opened at 2 p.m. with A M Stevenson presiding. Norman F Hazen led for permanent chair, J J Kinney also nominated. Hazen won 18 to 12 and took the chair. W I Brainerd proposed F Slazen for County Commissioner. Slazen elected. Julius Neubauer named Justice of the Peace. Thomas R Benson for Constable Sidney Precinct. John Matthews for Assessor Sidney Precinct. Clerks of Election named Joseph L Townsend and A B Persinger. Judges of Election Daniel Herlihy and John W Griffin proposed.
Voter muat realde in the precinct ten days before the election to vote. Polls open promptly with arrangements for early casting. An order from the Department of the Platte HQ directs Hospital Steward John Lemke to report to Sidney Barracks Neb for duty.
A 1878 letter from Omana Nebraska praises groom and Sidney residents. The writer notes Groom may invest in stock raising in Western Nebraska and Southern Dakota, praising business conduct and thoroughbred cattle dealings.
In his remarks accepting the nomination Hazen declares no axes to grind and vows to discharge duties with honesty uprightness and economy in county disbursements. He speaks at the People's Convention and promises diligent service if elected.
An 19th century notice touts a vegetable remedy for consumption and lung issues. It claims a radical cure for nervous debility and offers free instructions by mail from Rochester New York. A second item promotes Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a safe, effective women’s remedy praised by many in society.
A historical notice links obesity to serious health risks, noting obesity mirrors a human illness termed abealy or excessive fatness. It warns of apoplexy and heart disease and claims Allan's Anti-Fat can shed two to five pounds weekly, urging heavily burdened readers to try it, sold by druggists.
At the convention today Mc Donald displays a large assortment of millinery and fancy goods. The opening features 18 hat styles and a broad line of vases, toilet sets, tuskache cups, mugs, photograph stands, frames, and more at the Post Office location.
A night watchman announces his service and daytime contact from a residence opposite the railroad water tank. The page then lists diverse local ads for clothing, furs, cloaks, cigars, meat, libraries, groceries, wines, boots, and dance events, featuring McDonald’s, Borgquist, Redington, and several merchants.
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