Centennial Rail Fare and Notable Happenings
Faos and Qinaha head to the Centennial with a round trip fare of 40 dollars. Ane Basun died at Rock Bridge Alda Springs Virginia Saturday evening at 7 30 PM. Over five hundred Republican speeches have been made in Indiana since July 20. The House of Representatives has passed 317 laws in the recent session, about half public and half private acts. The total bills introduced were 5 056. Congress adjourned after the longest continuous session in 25 years at 255 days. The Indian Affairs Commissioner bound General Sheridan to employ 1 000 Pawnee as scouts for the campaign. Smallpox appeared at Deadwood and was spreading. Miners in El Dorado face many concerns amid trouble with Indians and disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concerss
Deadwood
Black Jills
New el Dorado
Retrenchment Figures Suppressed in Jute Congress Report
The Jute Congress trimmed spending last year to between eleven and twelve million instead of thirty million. The cavalry boost of 2,500 troops to fight Sioux would cost about 1.5 million, reducing prior savings from thirteen million to eight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eluvee
Henry OConnor Speech Triggers Cincinnati Paper Doubts
Henry O'Connor of Iowa delivered a political speech in Indianapolis on the 15th. The State Central Committee canceled his remaining engagements afterward. Local reports in Cincinnati allege distrust due to alleged questionable habits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nox
Henry O'Connor
Iowa
Indianapolis
State Central Committee
Cincinnati
Guy Bhid
New York Tribune Weighs Wages in Two Eras
The New York Tribune compares wages in 187 and 1850 for sixty wages and finds a decline of 10 to 20 percent, while rent and living costs fell more. It concludes that real wages have risen, with the same work now buying more life necessities than in 1870-71.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Servian War Party Rises as Milan Battles On
Tux war party in Servia strengthens after Turks are checked. Prince Milan drives renewed offensive as Tchemayeff gains army confidence and vows to retake Turkish captures. Indiana's Speaker Keun confronts Radicals over Belknap probe and plunder fund cuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Servia
Milan
Tchemayeff
In hand on Thursdays for next issue inserts
Communications note that insertion should be in hand on Thursdays to appear in the next issue. If the item is lengthy and prepared on Tuesdays before issue day, advertisements of any class should be in hand by Friday noon.
Gidney Route Praised By Montana City Merchant
In an interview, John Mangano of Montana City reports lively business and plans to ship quartz via the Sidney Short Cow route to Ona Ha smelting works. He says the I Purre route is the grandest hub but harsh, with scarce wood and limited water, making freight costs higher than the Sidney option. He praises our route and prefers it for future travel over Cheyenne or St Pierre, calling both “pretenders.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mangano
Montana City
Whitewood
St Pilers
Onaha
Sidney
I. Purre
Cheyenne River
Algo
Tms
Sidney Short
St Pierre
Pierce the Ranger Drives Immigration Push in Nebraska
Our Omaha editor notes Pierce alias Ranger, famed for his ready pen and bold tongue, now pushes immigration reform to convert villages into elites and prairies into farms by summoning Nebraska capital and labor. If he fails, no man can. the state needs his services, God bless Pierce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Ranger
Omaha
Ife
Nebraska
Godr
Brother Pierce
Personal notices from Sidney area prompt homecomings
Mr Darrow will return home about the middle of next week. E A Howard, retired Indiana agent at Spotted Tail Agency, arrived here from the agency last Saturday. The defunct Indian agent Jr. Wast ings arrived here en route to his old home in Wisconsin. Charles Moore and his wife arrived home yesterday and reports his cattle shipped to Chicago doing well. N F Clarke and John T Clarke arrived from Omaha Tuesday. John T will stay at his father's store this fall. Frank D Yates, Indian trader at Red Cloud Agency, was in Sidney. contracted to furnish 1200 cords of wood and gates for wood choppers. C F Goodman of Omaha, in Sidney, plans a Front street drug store building 18 by 40. He praises Sidney’s growth and predicts a drug house in Omaha and Sidney. Jas Stephenson, pioneer stage man, visited to discuss a through state line Sidney to Deadwood. claims route to gold fields is best and a four day Deadwood trip will start soon. Farewell to the Cheyenne route. travelers should take the shortcut. An elderly man at the post office asked for letters for his wife. the postmaster said there were none, but a big envelope with pictures for his daughter Melindy’s wedding arrived.
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Omaha
Sidney
McCarty
Dalton
Singer Sewing Machine Co
Cheyenne County
Patrick Melinga
Deadwood
Me Ungh
Gary
Hos van
John Pantenburg
Red Cloud
Hamation
A. B. Haberman
United States
Black Hills
Ile
Red Cloud Agency
Biloux
J. W. Lytle
Custer City
Custer
Hilla
Mme
C. E. Fogg
Hastings
Nebraska
Colorado
Darrow
E. A. Howard
Indiana
Spotted Tail Agency
Gon
Wisdale
Mich
Charles Moore
Indy
Chicago
Nf. T Clarke
John T Clarke
John T
Frank D Yates
Frank
C. FP Goodman
Mir Goodman
Front Street
Jas, Stephenson
Melindy
New York Herald
Texas
Woman's Journal
Salt Lake City
Kansas
Columbus Journal
Daniel Drew
Adirondack
Grand Democratic Meeting in Sydney Echo House
A Democratic meeting is scheduled in the echoo house in Sydney on Wednesday afternoon August 30 at 4 o clock for organizing Tilden and Hendricks campaign club. By order of Iruk Bec D Cannivan Chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Echoo House
Sidney
Tilden and
Hendricks Camaign Club
Iruk
Bec D
Grand Ball at Germania Hotel for Centennial Commemoration
A grand ball and supper marked the Four Hundredth Anniversary of the Battle of Murten and the American Centennial at the Germania Hotel. Invitations urged all to attend, hosted by local Swiss residents J. A. Auixneraem and associates Jonn Zwairk, Rvvorre Ukitswan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germania Hotel
Murten
St. Jackob
Cheyenne County
J. A. Auixneraem
Jonn Zwairk
Rvvorre Ukitswan
Warness Stop Opens Harness Shop by Mr John Cameron in Omaha
Mr John Cameron, long time Alfred Kelley reading workman and famed as a top western harness maker, has rented a Vine Street room to open a full harness and saddlery shop. Citizens urged to place orders early as Cameron prepares to stock a large assortment and establish shop operating order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cameron
Omaha
Alfred Kelley
West
Vine Street
Cameron
Big Muddy
Centennial era quips and oddities from a newspaper page
A collection of satirical snippets and social jokes touching topics from centennial mania to fashion and politics. It notes amateur bands to Montana, Turkish drink, and cautions about family history and correspondence, while joking about post offices run by women and bizarre exchanges.
Four Hundreth Anniversary Celebration for Switzerland
The article reports a county celebration in Philadelphia marking the 400th anniversary of Swiss freedom on June 22, 1870. Three local Swiss-Americans, Joshua Albert Allenspach, John Zweitel, and Rudolph Leitzleman, plan a grand ball and supper at a noted venue hosted by Allenspach & Smith. A debate between Judge Geo. W. Helst for Switzerland and Geo. Ballou for America is promised. attendees are urged to dress in full attire and are warned against improper conduct.
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Republic of
Switzerland
France
America
Philadelphia
Joshua Albert Allenspach
John Zweitel
Rudolph Leitzleman
Mesers
Allenspach & Smith
Geo. W. Helst
Geo
Ballou
Aerica
Oxiten Strate Newsraver Dinte touy advertisement book
The Oxiten Strate Newsraver Dinte touy issued by C A Cook and Co Chicago is praised as a highly organized work for publishers and newspaper advertisers. It compacts extensive general information with original notices from thousands of publishers designed to attract advertisers.
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Oxiten Strate’ Newsraver Dintetouy
C. A. Cook
Chicago Tribune
LOCAL GOODS AND WARES PROMINENT IN TOWN STORES
SPECIAL LOCALS advertise Genuine Milwaukee Lager at the New Drug Store. The American House sells Sour Mash Whiskey only. Moore's lumber yard reports wagon timber in stock. Dudley’s and McDonald’s show canned Mach rooms, California comb honey, and a variety of goods. C. A. Moore’s popular store keeps clocks. McDonald’s daily receives sweet potatoes.
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Milwaukee
Moore's
Dudley
California
McDonald's
Omaha
C. A. Moore’s
Express
Local Sidney Advertisements Parade Groceries Liquors and More
A flood of 19th century ads touts groceries, fresh produce, meats, butter and eggs at Clarke and Moore stores. Metz Bros Lager Beer at Germania Hotel. fresh fruit and figs at Clarke and McDonalds. dry goods and fresh meats at Moore. billiard parlors and lemonade stands. house painting and glazing by Baldry. lumber and building supplies by Moore. various tonics, calico, shoes, and ammunition offered by multiple merchants in Sidney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. T Clarke's
D. Corrigan's
Metz Bro’s
Germania Iotel
McDonald’s
Tiardware
Germania Lootel
Sidney
Germania
Uicir
H. T. Clarke's
Borgquist
McDonald's
HT. Clarke's
Fremont
McDonalds
C. A. Moore's
Hats Latest Fall Style Debuts At Local Post Office
Fall fashion item alert as hats arrive at the post office with a shipment expected next Thursday. The display highlights new styles and offers guidance on seasonal headwear options for customers.
Life Scholarship at Great Western Business College
A Life Scholarship is offered at Great Western Business College in Omaha Nebraska. Geo R Rathburn, President, states terms are reasonable and requests inquiries at the office for particulars. tf
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Western Business College
Omaha
Neb
Geo. R. Rathburn
McNAIR and BORDEN Advertise Buying and Exchange Services
Omaha agents at 265 Farnham Street and Tenth Street opposite U P depot invite customers to save money by addressing the firm. The notice notes they also act as agents for the Cunard and State Steamship Lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Tokete
Omaha
Farnham Street
Tenth Street
U. P
Cunard and State Steamship Lines
Business mouse for rent on Muln Street
A Jarga business house on East Muln Street offers a rental of 18 by 40 feet with immediate possession. Inquiries directed to Gro. Moone for full particulars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jarga
Ranch for Bale at Lodge Pole near Sidney Nebraska
Ranch for sale at Lodge Pole eighteen miles east of Sidney includes one dwelling, one milk house, large corral and stable on twenty six acres of broken ground. Soil suitable for cultivation with good water privileges. ideal hay ranch. For terms contact C A Moore Sidney Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lodge Pole
Sidney
C. A. Moore
Sidnes
Nebraska
Brown horse missing in Cheyenne County Nebraska
Taken up at Sidney in Cheyenne County Nebraska on July Stet a brown horse of 16 hands with thin flesh and a kick wound near the body. No brands noted. Ownership claimed by FD Dyckiseny Finney dated August 4th 1876.
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Reiray Xetice
Sidney
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
Wy Passedaion
Dyckiseny
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The
Sidney Telegraph
Papen Peninsula Is
County
Joseph B. Gossage
George GO. Darrow
Betrons
Alduecy
Faos
Qinaha
Ane Basun
Rock Bridge
Alda Springs
Oven
National House
Kerr
Ofice
Citan
Charlie
Congress
Micuaxn
Keun
Belknap
Harvey
Crevinnle County
Sitney
Spotted ‘Talf
Lust
Pratt & Ferris
Jewett
Spotted Tail
Spotted Talk Agency
Steve Smith
Adallins, Redington & Haas
Kiine
Ft. Pierre
Cheyenne
Personalia
New Warness
Anfe
Montana
Freedom of Switzerland
Jenkins
If T. Clarke's
Baldry
McDonid’s
C. A Moore
Mc Donald's
C. EB. Borequist
C A. Moore
Anderson & Williams’ Milliard Parlor
Anderson & Williams’ Billiard
McDonald
C. E. Borgquiat's
G. W. Dudley
Finney
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