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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1876
Page
5
Readable guidance outlines when notices and advertisements are due for the next issue. It specifies hand delivery by Thursday for general communications and by Friday for neon Friday framed ads for the upcoming Tuesday publication.
The column catalogs various local updates from the Gilt Edge Hotel sign to Adams, Rodington & Tans opening a meat market, and Clarke's pony express routes. It notes road and building progress, a schoolhouse sermon by Rev Jackson, military movements, and fast mail runs to Deadwood, with reflections on local commerce and night watch humor.
Last week a Cheyenne to Deadwood stage was attacked by Sioux or Cheyenne Indians after twelve miles of pursuit. Four passengers besides the driver were aboard. three were badly wounded. The attackers cut the harness and wrecked the stage. The party carried only a shotgun and an obsolete needle gun. The writer condemns the stage line for deploying underprotected arms and notes repeated dangers on this route. The piece claims this is the only route free of encounters except where the trapper Tulls operates.
A small red haired man staying at the Gilt Edge hotel interviewed a freighter about Red Cloud Agency and Sitting Bull. He claimed to know Sitting Bull personally and denied government seizure of arms, noting the only asset was a pony. The exchange reveals misidentification and confusion between tribal leaders.
A late quarival in a Front Street saloon questions fence on a Pas sle rents and Buffalos on the track. The talk shifts to animal dangers to road construction as the speaker plans to move, with a boast of wealth and a toast before departing. The U P. snow fence is noted as the reason for the beer.
Last Tuesday evening Mrs. C Cunningham's mute seven year old grandson started a small fire in an old stave top. He used a can of coal oil to intensify the flame, causing a heat surge that led to an explosion. He sustained severe burns on his arm and face, with possible loss of arm use. Parents warned to keep oily items out of children's reach.
On Monday last Mr Garthwaite surveyed a county road from Sidney near the graveyard to the North Platte River by order of the County Commissioners. The project aims to shorten the route to the Platte by at least 10 miles. Credit is given to commissioners for pursuing the matter.
A 1876 commemorative note describing the Four Hundredth Anniversary of Swiss freedom to be celebrated in Philadelphia on the 26th with a grand ball and supper. It lists three native English-speaking sponsors and a popular hall owned by Allen, Zweifel & Smith, praising the hosts and anticipating a grand event in Sidney while expressing hope for Switzerland’s continued freedom.
Mr Jorgans with Mr France and Dr Frye rode to Water Hole thirteen miles north. Dr Frye reports sighting very rare game including seven foot deer three foot nine inch wolves one to two foot antelope and bald eagles three feet high. Two Indians were seen but not molested. The party enjoyed the trip.
J D Devine now at Spotted Tall Agency went east on Monday with the Emperor of Austria’s brother and suite en route to the Centennial. L P Williams, Alf Burnett Troupe agent, was in town Tuesday. T W Blackburn, Omaha Bee correspondent, noted in Sidavy last Tuesday. MoJ Frank North, Chicago bound Tuesday evening. Judge Fisher of Wyoming and Tison Cheyenne headed home via Pennsylva nia Monday. Col Dow Sear Red Cloud Agency arrived Tuesday for business on reestablishing his store and express line. He reportedly swiped at the Gilt Edge Hotel during his stay.
George G Darrow editor and part owner of the Sidney Telegraph visits Omaha and Kearney papers. He previously led a Cincinnati party to the Black Hills and recently bought a share in the Sidney Telegram, praising its growth and its role as a leading Black Hills trade newspaper. He remains in Omaha several days and notes Sidney’s lively Black Hills trade and new buildings.
On Thursday morning two soldiers from Company C of the 2nd Infantry assaulted Gunther of the Ud cavalry at the Barracka barn. They returned with a revolver, passed it to Lauke, who fired, wounding Gunther with a shotgun blast. The motive was jealousy over a woman.
Correspondent Grah Dattrow reports arriving in Omaha on a Tuesday, notes Sidney route interest, and promises full travel details next week. He praises Sidney’s future prospects, Omaha’s support for its sister town, and commends Capt Hazer at the Atlantic hotel and his courteous staff. More anon.
A Deadwood itemization covers John McCall’s trial verdict finding him not guilty in the Wild Bill shooting case. Local mining reports note Gibbons Botsford & Co yielding over $200 daily at No 82 Whitewood Gulch. Spearfish City Indian raid is recapped with town citizens repelling attackers. The Merritt lode discovery in Bear Butte district promises $200 per ton ore. Updates include Bear Butte road plans, Crook City head display, and Webster’s brain remark. Also details on Chirke’s Centennial Express schedule from Sidney to Deadwood, weekly runs, and stamped envelopes sold at ten cents.
On Wednesday night around eight o'clock a stone culvert on the Union Pacific Railroad about twenty miles west of Sidney washed out. Eighty to one hundred feet of the track were removed leaving a gap that delayed westbound trains as the passenger service crossed a temporary bridge. Workmen, including Supt. Davis, used a raft to place timbers and rebuilt the line under sea like conditions while living on the site without meals, but all trains were back on time by Friday forenoon.
Clarke's pony express left Sidne on Tuesday August 1 in charge of HL dQ Rockfellow completing the journey to Deadwood in 27 hours actual travel. The line is claimed as the fastest between any railroad point and Deadwood, suggesting that loneness is not the shortest route to the hills.
A grand ball and supper will be held Saturday night August 26 at the Germania Hotel to commemorate the four hundredth anniversary of Swiss freedom. The event is hosted by Cheyenne county’s remaining Swiss residents J A Aldlenspagi JoAn Zweifel Rovru Heirz LeMan and invites all to attend for a festive evening.
Notice taken by F. D. Dickison at Sidney in Sheyenne County Nebraska for a brown horse fifteen hands high in lean flesh with no brand and a leg injury. The horse, described as original property, is now in possession per Sinnxy dated August 4th, 1876.
A dense list of local promotions and offerings from Milwaukee area businesses. It includes specials on lager beer at multiple venues, fresh produce and meats at McDonald’s, cigars and liquors at the Germania Hotel, groceries and dry goods at C A Moore and H T Clarke, tin work and glazing services, billiard halls, and various sundry items. Highlights mention new potatoes, sweet potatoes, apples, figs, onions, and lemons, with references to delivery, prices, and in-store availability.
Large business house on east Main street. Building measures 19240 feet with immediate possession. Inquiries to Gro Moons regarding haulers.
A ranch listing describes a property at Lodge Pole 1 2 miles east of Sidney Nebraska comprising a dwelling milk house large corral and stable on 25 acres broken and fertile soil with a water privilege suitable for irrigation or hay production. For terms of ease inquire to O A Moore Sidney Nebraska.
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