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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1879
Page
5
Readable items show Newnan residents and visitors in town this week including Phe 19 variety store, Rubel Co's Paye Star Photo Gallery, and cigar maker AE Simpson. The report lists social calls, market activity, rainfall impact, and local travel, with notes on elections and nearby towns.
Reports from Niobrara state an indictment was found against The Kid, the youngest of Doc ton’s confederates, described as the most daring horse thief in America. He is often taken to Sioux City on governor requisitions to answer charges of horse stealing.
The officers of the UP, B & W, and other lines met in Omaha last Monday and Tuesday to seek a mutual rate adjustment. Talks produced no public results, but peace followed and a treaty set terms for restoring old rates. The change, expected to take place in September, ends a costly phase for railroads and the public.
A village hosts a surprise party for Rev BE Fowler returning from South Platte. Ladies decorate a cottage area beside the track with household items and dainty knick knacks. Fowler is astonished by the transformed home and a sister is to visit soon to share the delights. Delicately dry champagne by J J Rubel & Co adds to the celebration.
A traveling minister visiting Sidney and nearby towns faced insults and maltreatment after an open air sermon. Rev. Fowler surrendered his pulpit to a touring preacher, who then preached in North Plutte where he endured threats and a slap in the face. Local temperance and piety are noted amid the disorder.
A fragment notes cattle shipments from Ogullala with figures and shipper names including Cars, Roster Bros & Lawrence, Paxton & Ware, Showley, Bearle, and W. Gusmany. Totals show up to date counts and miscellaneous marks.
Onrell physicians Dra Maple and Winnette recently bought a small building on Myrtle Street adjoining the gas works and street, fitted in elegant style for use as an office. Though new to the area they have begun to establish their practice and hope the pleasant quarters relieve them of previous stresses.
Sidney Fire Department merges John Zobethhok Julder and HV Redingha into two nominally separate entities. both operate under common officers and meetings while pursuing independent property, with resignations accepted and new officers elected. The move aims to reduce rivalry and encourage capital turnover within the town.
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