Mass Democratic Meeting Called in Cheyenne County
The Cheyenne County Democrats call a mass meeting for next Monday evening at 8 45 p m to reorganize the Central Committee and unite the party for the 1880 presidential campaign. Chairman A E Annis urges all Democrats to attend and work vigorously to thwart the Republican party, which is deemed corrupt and worn out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fisy Order of the Co. Cent
A. E. Annis
Cheyenne County
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Eccom
Wincere
Pioneer clothing and Star Restaurant ads headline Sidney items
A compilation of local notices includes Pioneer Clothing Store and Star Restaurant ads for cigars and refined goods, along with mentions of Scotch snuff at Postoffice Drug, and a plan to stock Laufer hut at Vionver Clothing. Enhancing notes cover new papers, social events, a charity performance, and taxicab-like commentary on merchants.
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Star
Pioneer Clothing Store
Postoffice
Kearney
J. J. Saville
Vionver
Blue Springs
Gage County
J.B. Maple
South Platts
Bush
The Sioux Sun Dance Described in Brutal Rite
An 1880s report details the Sioux Sun Dance at Pine Ridge with a two day and night ordeal. Dancers endure flesh cutting and lariat binding to prove endurance while youths and chiefs oversee rites amid ritual drums. A violent incident briefly sparks panic before authorities calm the crowd.
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Ivergal
North America
Boyhogit
John W Penglase
W Penglase v
Pine Ridge Agshew
Red Cloud
J J Hamlin
Twain
McGilicuddy
Residents and Visitors Flood Through Town Aboard Knights Templar Circuit
A parade of visitors and locals filleted the week with trips to Chicago and Fremont for the Knights Templars conclave and Grand Conclave. Notables include Jim Callahan, John A Carley, Steve Walsh, W F Moore, and Sheriff Howard with many others attending and returning through the week.
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H V_ Redington
Jim Callahan
Sidney
Resent
Sadie Shelly
Cheyenne
Bud Green
Rust Creek
T. A Lawrence
Tusler
Metropolitan
W Boggs
Chicago
Charlie
Lute Fitch
Hugh Clark
South Platte
Sam Brown
Dave Jones
Julenburg
W F Moore
Henry Neumann
New Jersey
Fred E. Clary
Barnum
Fremont
Robert C. Howard
Jady
John
Carly
Judge Neubauer
Sheriff Howard
Rubel
Post Items Describe Garrison Life and Departures
Corporal Coulter of Co C notes calm drill conditions at the post while gardens yield abundant produce. Lt Baxter Jr of the 9th Infantry praises the army’s good men as others move through town on leave. Capt Adsma of the 6th Cavalry visits Laramie City for a civil case, Keith sees many friends at the depot, Dodd of the 8th Infantry travels east on leave, and Serg Black with privates visit Lawrence's Fork. Private Foley of Co C will be discharged soon to Maryland, while a Major Meara hosts a birthday party for his daughter. Corp Geo W Keith of Co C is discharged and returns to Boston amid widespread good wishes.
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Star Clothing
Sidney
Leona
Star
Metropolitan
Messrs
Callahan
Benjamin
I. Rubel & Co
Victory
Pan Handle
Hannibal
Aman
Kallay
Anid
Tom Scott
Kelley
Scott
Maple
Praine Creek
Pase Sta Omonens, Irs, Maple & Winnett
Persens
Harry Entaken
Taylor
Fred Kennedy
Frank Canton
Rauh
Maple & Winnett
Coulter
Besa
Adsma
Cav
Laramie City
Keith
Is Depot
Dodd
Oth
Sergi, Black
Lawrence
Foley
Maryland
Joe
Meara
Corp. Geo. W. Keith, Co
C." 5Th Dav
Boston
Mass
Infant son of La Munyon dies after illness
DIED on Friday morning at 1210 Roy infant son of Mr and Mrs John La Munyon aged a little over two years passed away after a prolonged illness despite medical care. Funeral held Friday at 4 oclock from Judge Douglas residence Rev G Fowler officiating. The community extends sympathy to the family as friends mourn the bright child.
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Roy
John la Munyon
Douglas
G. Fowler
Uch
la Manon
Authorized agent named for Bioger Sewing Machine sales
Notice states the undersigned is authorized agent for Bioger Sewing Machine in the vicinity and directs interested buyers to contact Josefa Douglas. It mentions Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary Supplement adding 4600 new words, noting careful etymology and definitions in the modern edition.
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Bioger
Bia Augirl
Girl Wanted for Chamber Work at Metropolitan Hotel
An advertisement seeks a reliable girl for chamber work at the Metropolitan Hotel with immediate need. Also noted is a Denver Times report on block shipping and cattle conditions, citing a dry spring and a wet summer aiding ranges.
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Metropolitan Hotel
Jno. W. Grirgin
Colorado
Denver Times
For Sale Half Done Bulls in Nebraska Ad
For sale two year old bulls described as one half done good bulls three quarters and seven eighths blend. Apply to C A Hoomre in Sidney Nebraska.
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C. A. Hoomre
Sidney
Nebraska
Butcher House and Shop For Sale by H V Redington Co
A butcher business announces sale of its house and shop. Terms available from H V Redington & Co located in Sidney. The notice specifies the sale after ceasing operations and invites inquiries for purchase details.
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H.V. Redington & CO
Sidney
Noweasian
Brainard's Musical World August issue advertised
Worth of music for 15 cents and a magnet for readers Brainard's Musical World offers August number with six pieces valued at over $200 in sheet form. Subscriptions 1 50 per year or 1 75 for seventeen months from August 1880 to January 1882. Send 15 cents for single issue. Address Brainard's Sons, publishers, Cleveland or Chicago.
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Brassard
Bost
Brainard
Brainard's Sons
Cleveland
Chicago
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Pioneer Clothing
York
Little May
Thos
Katie
Second Street
Chestnut
Flint
Persinger & Whitney's
Manning
Deadwood
Detroit
Black Hills
Breckinridge Daily Journal
Stafford & Lanstrum
San Francisco
Knights ‘Templars
California National Guarda
John Bree
Swanee River
the Telegraph
Todlan
Black Eagle
Fred
Medicine Lodge
D. B. Berry
Beatty Broa
W. T. Noel
E. G. Bartlett
Pitkin Independent
A. M. Stevensan
Thies
Archie
Messrs. J. Brown & Co
Nwotich
J. T. Thoelecke
United States
M. J. Sanders
Sidney, Nebraska
M.H. Tobin & CO
Recond and Rose
Front Street
J.J. Brown &Oo
Propi
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