Miners Jubilant as Pony Express Arrives at Deadwood
An 1876 Deadwood letter describes rapid town growth from a remote mining camp to a bustling hub with 10 mercantile houses, saloons, a theatre, hotels, a newspaper, banks, and mills. It notes the first on-street killing Wild Bill Nickok by Wm Sutherland, and reports Indian conflicts near Crook City and a scalp bounty, alongside booming trails and new postal routes through Sidney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deanwoon City
Fattora
Carrie's Pony
Kidney
Deadwood
Beuer
Sidney Tengonari
Crook Cities
Privieval
Whitewood
United States
Great Plains
Northwest
Judea
Deadwood City
Nickok
Western
Wild Bill
Wm. Sutherland
Wild Bit
Kansas
Crook City
Custer
Spearfish Valley
Ffteen Niles
Sidney
The Available Skillet on the Frontier
A traveler recounts a winter journey through northwestern Missouri where taverns were scarce. He stays with a generous young wife, learns her skillet cooking, and notes the humble yet resourceful settlers. The tale highlights frontier hospitality, improvised meals, and a brisk departure at dawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Hone
Savon
Oona
Great Lightning Express proves mighty Ft Wayne & Pennsylvania Road
Centennial year salute hails New York to San Francisco run in 80 hours with vast mileage covered by one locomotive. San Francisco to New York in under 21 hours with 912 miles noted. The line claims fastest, most modern service with Pullman cars and direct city access. Tickets and info available at Clark Street office or depot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
San Francisco
Ft.Wayne & Pennsylvania Railway
Ft. Wayne
Pennsylvania
Jarrett & Palmer
Chicago
Pittsburg
Wayne & Pennsylvania Railroad
America
Pennsylvania & Ft. Wayne
Pullman
New Palace
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Washington
Ft. Wayne & Pennsylvania
Centennial Grounds
Clark St
Extravagance in Weddings and Funerals Sparks Reform Debate
Widespread critique argues lavish ceremonies burden households and fuel financial strain. Critics contend excess fuels social pressure and deters young men from marriage and mourning duties, calling for policy and cultural change.
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The
Sidney Telegraph
Gossage
Joseph B. Gossage & CO
Ectitera and Proprietors
Slack Hills Siage
Union Pacific
Antng Wesy
Mre
Ledon. A
Geo. I. Ballsu
Attorney AT Law
Sidney, Neu
W. Eist
Nebraska
Lumman & Gantt, Attorneys AT Law
North Platte, Neb
L. Hobbs
NPB
WN. Grant
Etree
McDonald's
Joun Carrie
Ilas
Germania Hotel
AXE & Co., Plasterers
Sidney, Neb
Pont Ofive
Walloney
M. W. Davis
North Platte House
North Platte
VOT Man & Patterson
Kerth Plates
Union Pacific Railroad
Black Hills
C.F. Goodman
Omaha, Ned
Cheyenne County
John Mc Donald
MR. J. Il Frye
H. W. Gary
Srcona Street
Dek Baby
BY Mark Quencuer
Ackmall
Dom
Dot
Gorrybarric
Schmall
Expresa
Vin. Clarke
H, T Clarke
Grocer
New Freight Depot
Main Street
Camp Clarke
North Platte River Bridge
H. V. Dalton
Rumsey
Johnny Cake
Fort Osage
St. Louis
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