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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1907
Page
4
The Tris Telegraph reflects on its thirty fifth volume noting steady prosperity and loyal patronage. The editor thanks intelligent readers for weekly reach and pledges continued service and updates to shared interests.
Delegates at the Republican state convention praised the party’s nominees. Judge Reese delivered an accepting address highlighting his public service and clean record, with strong support from Judge Sedgwick and allies. Clarke Anderson and Coupland were also lauded for fitness and character ahead of November elections.
Editor Casper accuses TK TELEGRAPH of mendacity over election printing costs. He says the Transcript distorted the law and misrepresented ballots numbers. The county clerk ordered what law required and the Telegraph printed exactly that many ballots for nineteen precincts.
A Cheyenne County board criticizes Editor Casper for misrepresenting issues around the proposed county division. Residents question the division line as too far south and argue the plan imposes burdens, urging a fair, rational boundary to reduce opposition.
The speaker argues that while papers project wealth and stable offices, real costs strike when officers’ salaries are tabulated and treasurers exchange hard money for paper records. The text questions bonding for a county house and notes gaps between salaries quoted and actual funds.
The affidavit weighs in on The Transcript and its writings from Sidney while urging Bridgeport voters to back a water works project. The piece defends Casper's influence, mocks rivals in Bridgeport and Bayard, and insists a new expansive water system is essential, urging turnout next Tuesday.
Critics argue that dividing the county is driven by self interest and extra costs while most taxpayers never visit the county seat. They cite ready access to tax information, representative districts, and past issues as reasons to delay and seek broad consensus before redrawing lines. The piece cautions against a hasty split amid ongoing prosperity and warns of potential slush fund concerns.
Roy Gilford and his bride visited Denver October 1 and spent Thursday morning with Roys grandparents Mr and Mrs A B Chase.
The Blade and Transcript doubt the county division push and argue that the current Cheyenne County officers, elected by delegates, run a sound, honest, financially strong administration while new settlers are urged to beware of misleading arguments.
District Court of Cheyenne County Nebraska hears a petition by Benjamin Harris to partition the real estate of Mary Martens deceased. The Southeast Quarter of Section Thirty Two Township Sixteen North Range Forty eight West is to be divided or sold if not equitably divisible with proceeds distributed to heirs. Answer by November 11 1907. Dated October 2 1907. Attorney Leroy Marrin represents plaintiff.
Legal notice from Sidney Nebraska Cheyenne County calling a special election on October 5 1907 to authorize water bond issue of twenty thousand dollars for a water works system. The measure details bond terms interest sinking fund and tax levy and names Leslie Neuhauler as village clerk.
In Cheyenne County Nebraska John Slinghut petitions to waive administration of Harper Singhar deceased. He states the estate is homestead property in section two township and range in Cheyenne County. He names heirs Johan Slinglut and Wate Shoglott, claims estate is exempt from execution and debts. A hearing is set for October 11 at Winelock with notice to interested parties via Sidney Tele- graph weekly for three weeks.
A county announces a petition to establish a public road through multiple sections in town range 47. Claimants for damages must file with the county clerk before 21 November 1907. failure to do so may forfeit rights. County Clerk ROR Butkerr signs the notice.
The creditors of Kelpha B. Blain deceased are summoned to the Cheyenne County Nebraska County Courtroom on November 1, 1907 at 10:00 a.m. to present claims for examination adjustment and allowance. Six months to file claims and one year to settle from September 25, 1907. Publication in the Sidney Telegraph for four weeks before November 2, 1907. James Tucker County Judge.
Legal notices show a district court judgment against Jeremiah Glass and others for 184.15 and costs, with property in Cheyenne County offered at public sale in Sidney on November 6, 1907 to satisfy the judgment. A probate hearing in County Court, Cheyenne County, is set for Willam Murray estate with petitions from Frank Friend for the New York will. publication ordered in Sidney Telegraph for three weeks.
Notice to creditors of Cornelius Bowman deceased. Creditors must present claims to the County Judge in Cheyenne County at the County Court in Sidney on the 2nd day of October for examination adjustment and allowance. Six months to present claims and one year for administrator to settle from September 2. Published in the Sidney Telegraph for four weeks before October 22. true copy James Teoder County Judge.
Notice is given that under a court order by HM Giles Judge of the district court Cheyenne County Nebraska dated September 7 19 7 there will be a public sale of minor s real estate on October 2 19 7 at 1 00 p m at the courthouse front door Storey Nebraska to the highest bidder for cash subject to liens and encumbrances. Guardian Mary A Boyer represents Shelton Boyer Charles Boyer and Melissa Boyer minors.
By order of the Cheyenne County Commissioners Nebraska a proclamation sets a November vote on a proposed split from Cheyenne County to form a new county named River The description outlines the territory to be detached and the process for certification by the county clerk and secretary of state The polls will open at 8 a m and close at 6 p m on election day and voting rules follow statute requirements ROE Barker is the county clerk
Exection directed from Clerk of District Court Cheyenne County Nebraska to satisfy a judgment of 589.47 dollars plus costs against Thomas Hostevens and Mathias Ho Beohte. Property Lots 4 and 5 in Block 9 Bridgeport to be sold at public auction in Sidney Nebraska on the Wednesday after the first Monday in November at 10 o clock. Sheriff MODAN directs notice. sale in front of the Sidney Court House. Also notice of liquor license application by Charles Molaughlin for Palton Union Valley precinct Cheyenne County for one year from grant date with two weeks for objections. Applicant Charles Molaughlin.
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