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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1878
Page
6
Fragmented notice from a 19th century issue listing local officials and various commercial items. Mentions Judge Kearney Attorney Plum Creek and G Cannon & Co. with scattered references to crops, wool, blankets, postal changes, and a revival meeting. Describes Oberfelders’ store offerings and a prominent public house setup with Mr and Mrs Grittin overseeing operations.
Report outlines voting procedure and results as 153 members participated. Names such as W I Anderson J Carsigan D Carrigan and J Mathews appear with 76 votes and 81 votes distinct groups. The convention adjourned after thanking the chair.
Delegates at the Sidney county convention pass a unanimous resolution praising R. B. Van Tassel as a conscientious public servant and supporter of his constituents. The note favors his renomination not by party choice but through delegate nomination, predicting a strong victory in November.
A mix of local business notes, tax lists, and a hotel incident fills Sidney pages. Ed Phelan’s accidental leg wound at the Metropolitan Hotel is reported with medical details. Tax lists for Cheyenne and Henderson counties are compared to broader state papers, noting tax size differences. Grain and butter prices appear alongside regional commerce notes from Grand Island and One Nyenne county.
Greenbackers at North Platte last Tuesday endorsed the nomination of McDonald for State Senator from the 26th District and NeVille for District Attorney. They also selected ex Sheriff A J Bradley for the legislative nomination, praising his popularity and experience.
A fragmented piece questions voter fairness in Sidney and the county primary. It notes confusion over delegates and claims of ballot irregularities, while urging careful scrutiny of who should represent residents at the County Convention and the integrity of the process.
The Nebraska district court announces a special term to be held for Cheyenne County in the Sth Judicial District. The December 12 date aims to clear the docket and handle any matters properly before the court, with William Gaatre Jr as judge and J J McLown as clerk.
The Cheyenne County Clerk announces a special meeting of the Board of Commissioners at the Court House Sidney Neb on November 1 1878 to draw the Grand and Petit Juries for a district court session on December 12 1878 at 9 o clock am. The meeting will audit claims and conduct other business as needed.
A regional health note claims the orange cuttars disease called vot back mirrors human obesity, linking excess fat to health risks and suggesting Allanta Aundelfat can reduce weight by two to five pounds weekly. The ad urges readers to try the product from druggists.
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