County Commissioners Clash Over County Printing History
The Express reports County Commissioners criticize predecessors for not bidding on printing with THE TELEGRAPH. They claim the present board changed policy in 1897, advertised bids, but by 1899 ignored them, kept county printing to their own paper, and shut out THE TELEGRAPH and the Bayard Transcript. The piece labels this inconsistency.
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Board of Commissioners
Telegraph
Bayard Transcript
Campaign Aims Clash in District Judge Race
The article portrays Morrison as the Republican rival to Judge Grimes in the district judge contest. It accuses Morrison’s fusion campaign of using rank personal attacks and insults toward Grimes. The piece argues such tactics undermine Morrison and degrade respect for the electorate in the 13th judicial district.
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Grimes
Morrison
13Th Judicial District
Judge Neumueller Backed by Cheyenne County Voters
J Neubauer, Republican candidate for county treasurer in Cheyenne county, is praised as a trusted and respected resident. The notice urges a strong majority for Neu muer as the responsible officeholder when elected to the position.
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J. Neubauer
Cheyenne County
Judge Neumuer
Unity urged in Cheyenne county Republican push
The Cheyenne county Republican message calls for unwavering support of state, congressional, county and precinct tickets. It rebukes individualism, praises the 1896 platform and McKinley era prosperity, and cites orders from Midland Railway as proof of national success. A Saturday rally is highlighted as evidence of party unity.
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Cheyenne County
Bryan
McKinley
England
Midland Railway Co
Fhst
Judge Grimes praised for frugal district court record
During his four years on the district bench Judge H. M. Grimes has cut county expenses by more than half compared to the prior four years. The regimente of the county is urged to give him hearty support for re election based on this economy.
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H. M. Grimes
Local Officials Back Reelection and New Clerk Picks
Frank H. King stands as unanimous Republican sheriff candidate for a second term in Cheyenne county where he has deep roots and knowledge of Western Nebraska. J E Trinnier is favored for county clerk past deputy treasurer with strong bookkeeping skill. Otis D Lyon’s track record as county superintendent earns praise for advancing school excellence.
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Frank H. King
Cheyenne
South Dakota
Colorado
Nebraska
J. E. Trinnier
Joe
Jannuary
Otis D. Lyon
Democrats and Silver Republicans of Cheyenne County
Democrats and Silver Republicans of Cheyenne County form a political coalition as local dynamics and party alignments shape a regional contest. Citizens discuss candidates, platforms, and shared interests affecting upcoming votes and governance.
Fusion Critiques Color 1900 Local Elections
The passage notes party fusion among Democrats Populists and Silver Republicans dividing offices treasurer clerk sheriff county judge surveyor and coroner. Populists expected to supply 75 percent of votes, signaling strong fusion impact on local race.
Insurance ad lists Sid ney residents insured by New York Life
Twenty year accumulation plan offers permanent protection and return of premiums plus some accumulation. The article names numerous Sid ney citizens insured including Mack Radcliff W C Bullock Chas Callahan A D Stewitts Edward S Muenich L G Simon Matt Daugherty and others with note that many more RR and business men are insured. Apply to agent C T Taylor at Dr Stowitta s office.
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New York
Sidney and Vicinity
Mack Radcliff
W. C. Bullock
Chas. Callahan
A. D. Stewitts
Edward S. Muenich
L. G. Simon
Matt Daugherty
U. S. Land Office
F. G. Griffith
Jas. L. McIntosh
Andrew K. Greenlee
A. B. Persinger
J. E. Trinnier
Paul Borgquiat
Wm. B. Mitchell
Wu. O. Snavely
Christian Pfiefer
C. J. Finn
Lapeer
James McMullan
Daniel Kelley
Heist
N. W. Olson
Jerome C. Foster, Jr
Pacific Express
Albert M. Seibert
Union Pacific
New York Life Insurance Company
C. T Taylor
Stowitta
Fortunate Bicycle Riders Benefit From Ballard Snow Liniment
A vintage advertisement proclaims Ballard's Snow Liniment cures soreness and strains, relieves rheumatism and neuralgia, and speeds recovery from mishaps. It claims deep penetration, universal relief, and a money back guarantee if unsatisfied, priced at 50 cents and sold by D. J Scanlon.
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Ballard
D. J Scanlon
Unclaimed Letters at Sidney Post Office Week Ending Oct 21 1899
List of unclaimed letters remaining at the Sidney Nebraska post office for the week ending October 21 1899 includes Ackentrick JW Burgheimer L Lark RD Connally PA Corrigan Thoms Coakley Dennis Coe B D Davis Henry Hallenbeck Geo Herring Raymond Heath F D Holcomb Henry Voon Lidden W C McGrath MD Pence A W Pierce Marenee Willis HR Vanderwerf Ryyi Hicks Miss Lars Johnson Mrs Rosa Martin Mrs Gertie Callahan P M CitaAs. Call for these letters please say advertised.
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Sidney
Nebraska
Ackentrick
JW. Burgheimer
Llark
RD. Connally
PA Corrigan
Thoms, Coakley
Dennis Coe
B.D. Davis
Henry Hallenbeck
Geo. Herring
Raymond
H.R. Vanderwerf
Ryyi Hicks
Lars Johnson
Rosa Martin
Gertie
CitaAs, Callahan
P. M
The Door That Opens
A New York Sun excerpt describes a haunted feeling of a door that opens by itself. It explains practical causes such as wear on the bolt or jamb, door settling, or loose socket, and notes the unsettling effect of a door that never fully reassures.
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Mr. Goblinson
New York Sun
Heathen plea at church swap hints values in Arkansas tale
An Arkansas Traveler vignette shows a squatter attending a fashionable church service. When asked to contribute to a heathen mission, he jokes about his money and his ill clothes, delaying repayment with a rural humor about needing boots and garments for his own family.
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Bill
Jack
Arkansas Traveler
Guide sips ice water from Moose lake fishing cork bottle
A guide, well practiced in plug fishing on Moose lake, explains how he can drink cold water while anchored. He sinks a weighted bottle with cork, jerks to release, and draws up a bottle filled with cool water from the clay bottom.
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Moose
Megantic Lake
Phillips Phonograph
Three Doctors in Consultation by Benjamin Franklin
When sick the best medicine should come from a trio of guides Dr. Inclination Dr. Experience and Dr. Reason. For a bed cold Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is praised as pleasant safe speedy and effective and is sold by all dealers.
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Bradfield Regulator
Atlasta
Benjamin Franklin
Inclination
Experience
Reason
Chamberlain
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Sidney, Neb
Matter
M. B. Reese
Lixcouy
Regents of the State University
G. McGilton
Omaha
WM. Br. Ely
Ainsworth
Congressional
Congress
M. P. Kinkaid
O'Neill
Thirteenth Judicial District
Hi. M
J. R. Trinnier
Court House Rock
Erse
Otis PD. Lyon
For_Tudge
A. Solomonson
Sioney
Robt
H. Willis
Camp Clarke
W. F. Bassett
A. Pease
Paul R. Borgquist
August Bowman
John P. Fischer
M E. Washburn
William Ullery
County
Treas
Erer
Milton Ahrens
Tous Hart
the Telegraph
Kearney
Wilmer
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N.Y
Bradfield
H. E. Thompson
Milledgeville, Ga
Swift
Ss. S. S. For
S.S
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Georgia
New York Weekly Tribune
THE
State Journal
Nebraska State Journal
Lincoln
Neb
Portland
Puget Sound
Helena
Montana
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Utah
E. R. Breisch
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Missouri River
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San Francisco
GMAIR
A. Bakigch
Aeunit
California
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