Local Sidney Notes and Classifieds Mix of Purchases and People
Pleasant weather and local postings include two Dilliard Tables for sale, notices for W J Harbison cigars, dairy and eggs from W A Moonr, and a Potatoes carload by C A Moore. Stores advertise ales, wines, hardware, and wallpaper. Local arrivals include J W Wheeler from Chicago, W C Walters’ U P agent, and Maj Frank North’s transfer to Sidney Barracks.
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U. PV. Ea
Sidney
C. A. Moore
J. WW. Wheeler
Chicago
WW. C. Walters
Union Pacific
Lodge Pole
Red Rascals Move on Horses and Threats Near Sidney
A train from the Colorado line clashed with a group of nine Indians led by a chief who demanded a horse from the train men. After warnings from Nelson, the Indians withdrew armed and ready to fight. A war party of about 100 Indians was seen crossing the North Platte, with threats to attack soldiers if encountered. The piece notes vigilance of troops and urges local support for temperance efforts. Joe Reed was arrested for defrauding the government in tobacco sales. Commissary sergeant Daniel Hurlihe plans to open a general store near Sidney Barracks.
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Red Cloud Agency
Sidney
Red Willow Crossing
Colorado
Nelson
Turkey
Platte River
Old Turkey
Court House Rock
North
Joe Reed
Mourder
Daniel Ifurlihe
Sidney Barracks
Geneal
Dudley's
Indians Capture and Scalpels? No. Thunder, Did Not Burn Yet
Sidney Barracks intercepts a party of Indians crossing the North Biatto River. Company 4 led by Lieutenant Emmet Crawford captures three horses six saddles and various materials at Bennet siding between Potter and Antelope. Indians flee abandoning property. Public sale of captured items planned at the Barracks. A separate note reports Indians stealing forty seven horses from a Cedar Creek ranch near Bennett, crossing the railroad to the north, likely linked to Crawford's dispersed group.
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Sidney Barracks
Biatto River
Emmet Crawford
Bennet Siding
Potter
Antelope
Noble Reds
Samuel
Ceder Creek Ranche
Colorado
Bennett
Crawford
Dennett
Thanksgiving Ball brings shakspearean club joy at Gilt Edge
The Shakspearean Club hosted a Thanksgiving Ball at the Gilt Edge hotel last Thursday. Sixty two tickets were sold and receipts nearly covered expenses. The club also debated Cuba policy and planned a meeting on Grant’s third term. In social notes, RK. 8. Van Iassell and Mary C. Moore wed in Council Bluffs and tour the East. Also noted are Chas Morton visiting, Mrs Jolly from the Pacific voyage, Jonx III Kens e on leave, and Sir Geo Bowen with Tom Scott en route to San Francisco.
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Shakspearean
Shakspearean Club
United States
Cuba
Grant
Connell
Smith
Ballou
Warkison
Kern
van Iassell
Mary C. Moore
Council Bluffs
Trervonari
Jonx III
Kense
Ohio
Ife
Sir Geo. Bowen
Australia
Thorsday
Tom Scott
San Vrancico
Christmas Toys Open at C EB Boraquist's
Storewide display at C EB Boraquist's marks the holiday season with a wide selection of Christmas toys. Local shoppers browse early entries for popular items and seasonal gifts.
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C. EB
Boraquist's
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N. Williams & CO
W. J. Harbison
W. J. Harrison
W. A. Moonr’s
Nest Cigar
T, Willams & Co
Dupes
Williams & Co
G. A. Moore
GC. A. Moore
Moore
A. Moore
Omaha
Joux Vasner Winien
Milwaukee
Trircrari
U. P
Sidnay—O. FE
Borgquirt
Thankerking
Waalhcas
O. A. Moore
J. A. Moora
Tom Lonergan
Ogalalla
Frank North
Nebraska
Fort Russell
Bidney Barracks
Mr. North
RED ‘Rascals
Asd
Tenronari
Chas, Morton
Menry Jolly
Pacific
General Store
Sidney Nebraska
R. S. van Tassell
Grochr
Ceries
Key West
Denver Brewing Co
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