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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1885
Page
2
Multiple residents including Cruanitis Trognitz Norway C Stone John A Carly and George de Lara declare candidacies for Cheyenne county sheriff. They pledge fair impartial and honest administration subject to Republican county convention decisions.
Notices call Cheyenne County Republicans to a October 10 1885 convention at Sidney for electing delegates and nominating a county ticket. Democats meet October 18 1885 at Sidney to nominate a county ticket. Also primaries planned in Sidney precinct October 10 1885. An exchange over demanded apologies and outstanding bonds of Cheyenne County are noted.
The article discusses Cheyenne County finances through bonds and a sinking fund, noting no indebtedness beyond bonds and a jail built for $8,000. It argues for a $25,000 court house with bonds redeemable after ten years, cites tax burdens from Union Pacific and cattle capital, and mentions local political feuds including Curtiss and Reilly with calls to hold court proceedings.
Citizens urged to attend primaries and bring proxies for absent voters. A full set of county officers is to be elected this fall and the duty to express opinions at the primaries is emphasized. Tux Bee printer can print 15,000 copies per hour. wonder if Rosey can print some copies for exchange with country papers.
Pife at PHest Piles offers a sure cure for blind, bleeding and itching piles. One box claimed to cure cases up to 20 years old and promises instant relief, absorbing tumors and acting as a poultice. Sold by Dr. L. F Shelton in Sidney Nebraska and manufactured by Williams Life Co in Cleveland.
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