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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1886
Page
2
County commissioner and treasurer candidates listed with precincts and names. Several hundred dollars are due on subscriptions this month. readers urged to pay promptly and verify paid dates and addresses.
The Sidney Telegraph, nearly thirteen years old, is among Nebraska’s oldest papers. Yet a new era brings many newer papers and rising population, with readers urged to enroll neighbors and support the Telegraph’s merits.
The article extols Trecarapa as a steadfast Republican paper under current management, noting its refusal of Independence offers and prior Democratic patronage losses. It lauds GhAPIL as peerless with strong correspondents, claiming eight to nine columns of home news weekly and urging renewals and new subscribers.
Editorial reports from Omaha and Lincoln papers show Republicans favoring H. T. Clarke for governor. It cites Douglas county endorsement and Clarke’s strong standing in northern and southern Nebraska, plus backing from Lincoln and Lancaster county communities.
Frank Smith, farmer living two miles west of Potter, won the Republican nomination for county commissioner from the third district. A fifty year old lifelong farmer with schooling in winter, he has roots in McHenry County Illinois and later lived in Saunders County Nebraska before moving to Cheyenne County last year to acquire land and begin improvements.
A candidate profile notes he is not anti or poor, owns land and stock, and plans to visit every voting precinct before election day to gain support. Republicans are urged to mobilize, police votes, and secure strong majorities for the ticket as Cheyenne County joins the party this year.
Democratic papers in the district hope to defeat Congress man Dorsey with Munger or another Democrat as the county division rests and prepares for a political shift.
Curwen Hows was nominated for congress in the first district at Beat Rice Wednesday and Mas Laird was re nominated in the second district. The republican ticket may be carried in Sidney precinct. the matter goes to precinct committeemen Ricker Reames and Sharmer for decision.
Republican candidate W J Vansier campaigns in Sidney precinct arguing for fair property assessments and promising a just appraisal if elected.
W C Reuety is nominated for county attorney with Mr Reilly promising a vigorous race. DeCastro is named to enter the ring by the opposition. Tik October Harpere presents a rich poetry collection headlined by The Brahman's Son with Alfred Fredericks illustrations. Andrew Lang contributes Cross of Larnassus with Alfred Parsons art. Other offerings include 4 Band of Biuebinds by Hayne, The Reapers by Harney, Indian Sitter by Gibson, and The Quaker Lady by Deland.
The Antelope precinct, historically Democratic, risks unseemly quarrels as Republicans, now more numerous, clash over precinct control. Observers urge both sides to support the county ticket and nominate solid candidates for precinct offices. Rev Leslie Stevens is named presiding elder of the Western Nebraska district, praised for building Sidney’s Methodist church and improving morale.
Lost on or about the first of August near the Water Valleys north of Sidney two brown wire-haired dogs weighing about sixteen pounds. Reward at the peacecraft office or at catches Brow west of Camp Clarke.
Complaint entered by Mattie Pronger against Joshua J Heed for failure to fulfill timber culture entry requirements. Contest seeks cancellation of the entry in section 15 township 21 range 1. Parties summoned to appear Oct 6 at Camp Clarke Neb before Justice Charles Wells to testify.
Public notices reveal timber culture entries challenged for noncompliance. Hearings set October 4 at Camp Clarke and public proceedings in North Platte address failures to cultivate and provide testimony. Also notices authorize liquor license applications in Potter, Cheyenne County, on conditions and deadlines.
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