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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1918
Page
9
To the voters of Cheyenne County I announce my candidacy for county judge on the nonpartisan ballot at the November 3, 1918 general election. E E Hiett Sidney Nebraska thanks voters for the August primary vote and pledges continued nonpartisan regard for the November election.
The notices state J. L. Reel of Dalton seeks the Democratic nomination for County Commissioner District Two and asks Cheyenne County voters to support him in November. Lovis Washes announces candidacy for County Treasurer, thanking primary voters and soliciting votes for the November 4 election and pledging full dedication to office management.
A dated discussion on peace near WWI, urging self determination and democracy. It contrasts German governance with American and British forms, citing Wilsons address, Gerard in Berlin, and the idea that monarchies must yield to people power. It argues for republican safeguards and national self rule.
A fragmented newspaper column muses on doctors, babies, common sense versus science, and parental behavior. It riffs on daily life observations and political names like Grant and Wilson, hinting at nostalgia and social commentary in a satirical style.
A chaotic riff on teachers shaping soldiers and mothers’ influence, praising school authorities for instilling ideals. A grieving family thanks aides after a drowning and a harsh wartime mood spills into a wry jab at a boy’s peace dreams. The piece ends by noting Germans retreat as Wilson pushes demands.
A letter backed by the Ways and Means Committee endorses C. Osborn for State Senator in the 17th district. Born in Cheyenne County in 1855, he owns Idlewild Ranch near Sidney and runs a large dairy operation while serving as former County Clerk. The convention argues agriculture deserves a voice in state policy and commends Osborn’s record and pledge to progress. Signatories include Lodywepple, Perso, Bales, and Babb from Sidney and Dalton communities.
Court notices cover multiple estates with hearings on final reports and administration. Joseph Santi estate final report and November 14 hearing. Thurs Bixby estate petition for probate heard October 1 3 receptance filed and October 17 letters to Laura Bell Bixby as administratrix. Jesse L Stainaker administratrix filed final report October 16 with final decree petition set for November 11. County court heard two drunkenness cases with fines. police court fined one drunk and eight youths cited for playing cards for money with admonishments. Mrs Isabel Huraza near Dye provided proof with witnesses Rasmussen and Beal.
Little Stewart) VanGorder sustained a head injury Monday after falling onto an iron stake. He is reported as nearly as good as pew again.
Lodgepole residents react to news of Kaiser's willingness to talk peace with celebration and chatter. Local youths plan camp Kearney contingent. Supt Ben F. Robinson visited. Dr Mantor recovering after operation in Rochester hospital. Families from Scottsbluff, Sidney, and Chappell visit. widespread social events include a well attended chicken dinner and a fifth wedding anniversary. An update on hospital confinements and travel adds to a busy community page.
Farmers dig spuds and threshing nears end as locals recount sickness, visits, and gatherings. Budding social life at the Rabe home, birthdays, hunting trips, and cattle shipping highlight a busy week in Industrial Valley with several families traveling to Denver and Gurley for work and supplies.
James A Lodlman, a well known resident of the western counties for twelve years, a Nebraska University law graduate, has practiced in Kimball. He emphasizes alertness and knowledge of district needs. If elected he will devote his abilities to the district and state.
A brief notice urging advertisers to place ads in The Telegraph to support the newspaper’s revenue. It emphasizes mutual loss if ads are skipped, framing advertising as essential for the paper’s continued operation.
Nebraska Cheyenne County opens probate for the estate of Anavery Bixby. Phat T to attend in Sidney County Court to examine claims. Three month claim period from November 9, 1881. debt payment deadline set from November 9, 1881. Court seal and date October 17, 1881.
In Cheyenne County Nebraska the County Court will hear Bo Agnes Stalnaker executrix on her petition for final settlement and heirship decree for Jesse J Stiliaker deceased. Interested parties and all persons in estate must appear November 11 at 10 AM or show cause why petition should not be granted. Publication in The Velegrah weekly for three weeks prior to hearing.
Staite of Nebraska faces the Cheyenne County court with petition by Martin Saal administrator for final settlement of the Joseph Sali estate filed October 16 and distribution order and discharge. Court sets November 1 at 1 oclock AM to show cause why prayer should not be granted and orders notice by publication in The Telegraph for three weeks prior.
In Cheyenne County Nebraska the district court grants Mary E. Jones guardian authority to sell Harriet Ann Jones minor’s undivided two fifteenths share in the NW quarter of Section 2 Township 16 North Range 47 West to fund care education and maintenance. A hearing is set for November 9 at 9:00 a.m. in North Platte. A publication in the Sidney Telegraph is ordered for three weeks prior.
Fred Nelson, Pot ter postmaster, came to town on Thursday recovering from a bout of flu. He looked pale and had the appearance of someone recent from sickness.
In Cheyenne County Nebraska Judge Grimes orders a guardian sale of the five-twelfths inter est of the minor heirs of Oliver Van Valin deceased. On November 2 at the Sidney courthouse the real estate described will be sold at public auction for cash and notes with staged payments up to five years. The five twelfths interest will be deeded to the purchaser at the same terms.
Notice is given of a land sale at the Cheyenne County courthouse in Sidney Nebraska on November 9 118 under a district court order in Julian Abreus et al v Lincoln cf et al Referee Lowill. The sale will be to the highest bidder with one year cash down and balance due in three years at six percent interest secured by a mortgage on the Northeast Quarter of Section 13 Township 16 North Range 49 in Cheyenne County. If not sold in quarters it will be offered as a half section and then the entire half section to maximize bid.
The Gering Midwest notes Will Maupin starts a pauper in Gering and shows Maupin as a writer and booster. The piece highlights Maupin’s long Western Valley ambitions, with singer and sinner, many ads, and Scotts Blatt county growth aiding forward movement.
Hubert Swatzlander joined a Denver aviation department training camp late last week. His father visited before work. Glenn Jackson becomes company quartermaster sergeant at Camp Logan Texas. Clayton Parks and Raymond Crinton returned from Lincoln after Gov ernment school course in war department. Crusinberry headed to Camp Jones Arizona after a 20 day leave with his mother Mrs Wells.
James A Rodman arrived in Sidney Nebraska about twelve years ago filed a homestead northwest of Potter. He is a University of Nebraska law school graduate and has practiced in Kimball County, serving as county attorney for two years. He is the Republican candidate for representative from this district and pledges to represent the district with ability and dedication.
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