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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1914
Page
5
The Citizens of Cheyenne County Illinois announce J W McDaniel as Democratic sheriff nominee and Henry E Gapen as County Judge candidate. McDaniel vows to enforce the law faithfully for all residents anytime. Gapen, seeking re election, argues judicial independence and impartial, diligent service for four years.
Frances E. Knox announces her non partisan bid for county clerk. She notes two thirds of voters participated in the primary, 107 did not vote for county clerk, and more than half who voted for clerk named change. Knox carried Sidney, lost the county by 32, with 28 votes at Lodgepole, and asks voters for support.
A Republican candidate, Miss Anna McFadden, thanks voters for their large nomination vote and pledges to dedicate herself to county school improvement if elected. She notes fifteen years of school work as the basis for her record and asks for continued support in the county.
Candidate Nels Thorstenssen files by petition for County Commissioner in the Third District. He urges voters to consider his two years of work and asks support at the November 3 election.
Jerome B Haiston announces he has the Republican nomination for County Commissioner in the Second District and asks for support at the October 8 election. He states his willingness to serve again if re-elected, offering his services to the county electorate.
An official message from Constantinople states that the earthquake victims in Konia Province Asia Minor are estimated at 2500. The estimate reflects a severe disaster affecting the region and outlines the scale of loss.
The Cheyenne County commission is led by Jerome Halston who seeks re election. He is praised for faithful service and strong knowledge of county business and finances. Colleagues Marston Barlow and Thorstensen are described as capable men of affairs ready to govern a growing county.
The undersigned announces candidacy for Precinct Assessor of Sidney Precinct. A petition nominating me has been filed and my name will appear on the ballot by petition. Any support for my candidacy will be appreciated.
C A Woche a 67 year old Valentine Neb rancher vanished after leaving Rogers Arkansas Aug 19 with a land man. He cashed 3900 in Omaha and 3200 in Kansas City on recent travels likely taking the money. Relatives and son in law H G Fray pursue clues as wife awaits word.
In Omaha on October 7 the State Farmers Mutual Insurance Co. defends a $750 suit by Mrs. Emma V. McNeill alleging fire damage. The company claims the South Omaha house named in the policy was purposefully burned and that facts were concealed at policy procurement.
Historical note shows land sold at 40 cepts per acre in 1792 now valued at 70 dollars per square foot. A brief humorous exchange appears: Warned. Cholly asks if stealing a kiss is a sin, Dolly answers yes but sins of omission also exist. Puck.
A. Gapen holds seven eighths and H. E. Gapen one eighth ownership of The Sidney Telegraph, published weekly in Sidney Nebraska. No bonds or mortgages outstanding. Sworn before a notary September 28 1914. Notary Henry E. Gapen commission expires 29 April 1915.
Sidney folks astonish us daily by telling how Adler i ka relieves sour stomach gas on the stomach and constipation. A single dose relieves these troubles almost immediately. We are glad we are Sidney agents for Adler i ka. W E Swatzlander, Druggist.
Western Drug Co promotes Mollister's Rocky Mountain Tea to calm constipation and indigestion, restore appetite, and strengthen the system. Tea or tablets offered at 35 cents.
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