Fort Sidney Echoes End of an Era in Western Nebraska
The passing of Fort Sidney in Cheyenne county marks a shift from frontier military presence to railroad and private development. General Stanton recalls the post’s history from 1868, with stories of Sit ting Bull era defense and the heroics of scouts like Rattlesnake Pete Liddiard who warned a wagon train under siege. The fort’s buildings and land will yield to new owners as western Nebraska prospers and settlers flood in.
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Fort Sidney
Union Pacific Railroad
Plains
Far West
Nebraska
West
Union Pacific
N.A. M. Dudley
Harry Egbert
Phillippines
Thornburg
Third Cavalry
Fourteenth
Thornberg
Fort
Sidney
Old Fort Sidney
Luzon
Twenty-first Infantry
Omahs
Stanton
Bill Liddiard
Liddiard
Omaha
Rushville
Julesburg
Nebraska, Wyoming and Western Railroad Co
Cheyenne County
Riverside Reapings At Cedar Creek Ranch Dance
Dr J W Haxby of Dugout creek visited Saturday. Mr and Mrs L M Meyer and Miss Marie Johnson visited the Johnson home Sunday. Covall and Petty from the Sand hills attended the Cedar Creek ranch dance Friday night. Marie Johnson went to Sidney early this week. Chas Lowe from Camp Clarke came last week. The Radcliff ranch dance on the 24th was a success with ideal weather and strong attendance. Music by Smith Lowe Johnson and A B Nelson. Dancing lasted till daybreak.
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J. W. Haxby
Dugout Creek
L. M. Meyer
Marie Johnson
Chas. Lowe
Camp Clarke
Radcliff's
Mesars
Smith
Lowe and Johnson
A. BR. Nelson
Henry Weisman
Pleasant Affair at Woman's Relief Corps Meeting
An open meeting of the Woman's Relief Corps and Sons of Veterans featured a varied program. Paul Borgquist gave an instructive paper on Nebraska’s early history from settlement to statehood, with songs, readings, and recitations by Ethel Wright Miss Haskell Solow Christine Borgquist Della Ragin Wright Palmer and others. The event honored Mr Borgquist for an engaging and informative presentation.
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Woman's Relief Corps and Sons of Veterans
Georgia
Nebraska
Paul Borgquist
Ethel Wright
Haskell Solow
Christine Borgquist
Della Ragin
Wec
Borgquist
For Sale Fine Hall Safe 24x24x30 Inches
Safe in excellent condition offered for sale at a bargain. Contact this office for details and to arrange viewing or purchase.
Puritan Flour Sold At McMullan's For $1.25 Per Sack
Shoppers at McMullan's can buy Puritan flour for $1.25 a sack, a price highlighted in store promotions. Local shoppers respond with brisk early-afternoon sales and eager crowds.
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McMullan’s
Burlington Addition Notes Seeks New Sidney Streets and Lots
Surveyor Bordwell maps the old military reservation for a Burlington addition in Sidney. Plans adjust street alignments, widen the officers quarters avenue, and parcel east side lots near Second street. Properties change hands with several sales at the fort, while wrecking of post buildings accelerates and buyers plan homes and fences.
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Bordwell
Burlington
Sidney
Stewitts
Essig
Morrow Avenue
Gerriwan Avenue
Second Street
Tobias Castor
E. M. Weatervelt
Old Fort
Dr. Harris
Matt Daugherty
Wim. Studt
Chas. Callahan
J W. Harper
Charles
H. T. Doran
Henry
Fred Dawson Resigns From Thornburgh Hotel
J Fred Dawson head clerk at the Thornburgh hotel resigns after four years and will move to Sidney Nebraska to join his father run store there. He is praised as courteous and capable an expert accountant who faithfully handled hotel funds with full accountability. The Laramie Republican notes his helpfulness to press and wishes him success in his new position.
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Fred Dawson
Thornburgh Hotel
Sidney
Dawson
Thornburg
Laramie
A Sure Cure for Croup Promised by Remedy Claim
The advertisement urges early use of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy at the first hoarseness or croupy cough in children. It claims the medicine prevents attacks, cites twenty five years of constant use with no failures, and notes it is sold by all dealers in many homes across the land.
Pain Balm Gains Wide Reputation Says Richmond Man
D. B. Johnston of Richmond Indiana reports relief from rheumatism after using Chamberlain's Pain Balm. He says one application reduced swelling and pain and praises the product as magical. Sold by all dealers.
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Chamberlain
D. B. Johnston
Richmond
Ind
Local Happenings in Sidney and Vicinity This Week
A column notes daily activities around Sidney including visits by Chas Erickson of Potter and Miss Anna McFadden from Kimball. Thanksgiving closures by county offices, banks, land office, and post office are reported. Plans include W P Miles completing plastering on a new residence and hoping to share Christmas dinner there.
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Sidney and Vicinity
Banks
Land Office
Post Office
W P. Miles
Mr. Miles
Decorated window draws crowds in Sidney and events at the Rink
W F Bassett’s holiday display of china and cut glass in Sidney draws crowds day and night. A dance by Fred Halston and Ernest Worden at the Rink was a success with a fine oyster supper hosted by Catholic church ladies.
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W. F. Bassett
Sidney
Rink
Fred Halston
Ernest Worden
Catholic Church
Public Hall Opportunity for Sidney Investors
Fort Sidney's abandonment leaves Sidney with a chance to build a public hall. A 30 by 144 foot building near the parade grounds could be converted into a comfortable venue with a stage and dressing rooms. The project could be financed for about 1000 by forming a stock company, with a meeting set for Saturday at 7:30 PM in the Court House to discuss details and invite participants.
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Fort Sidney
of Sidney
Parade Grounds
Bulding
Sidney
Thanksgiving Week Dismissal Noted In Local School
School closed for the rest of the week for Thanksgiving. Miss Cramer impressed with three recitations in the High School program. Misses McKee, McCoy and McFadden delivered pleasant Wednesday programs. The High School drew a large crowd with pupils from three other rooms visiting. Students now equipped with new books received Monday morning.
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Cramer
To Close Quick Jackets and Capes Sale Notice
E McLERNON S offers clearout pricing on jackets and capes with reductions from $8.00 to 96.00, $6.25 to $5.00, $5.00 to .00, $3.75 to $3.75, and $1.75 to $1.25 as a limited sale per shop window.
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E. McLernon
Amherst
Editor Sees Wonder in Cave Cure
Lexington Tenn editor W V Barry contracted a severe case of piles while exploring Mammoth Cave. He treated it with Bucklen's Arnica Salve and called it a world wonder due to its curing of piles injuries and inflammation. Only 25 cents at W F Bassett's drug store.
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W. V. Barry
Lexington, Tenn
Mammoth Cave
Bucklen
W. F. Bassett
Drugatore
Made Young Again Promises From Dr. King Pills
D B H Turner of Dempseytown Pa reports nightly use of Dr Kings Life Pills for two weeks restored youthfulness and claims the pills cure liver stomach and bowel issues. They are purely vegetable and do not gripe. Available for 25 cents at W F Bassetts drugstore.
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Dr. King
D. BH. Turner
Dempseytown
W. F. Bassett
Wall Pocket Offer With Bill Over Five Dollars
An advertisement states customers receive a wall pocket if their bill is five dollars or more, signed by E. McLernon.
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E. McLernon
Also Mentioned on This Page
FT. Sidney
Gen. Stanton
Ture
Riverside Reapings
Old Military Reservation
Iad
Washburn
John Halston
Chas. Erickson
Potter
C.M Wright
McMullan's
E. M. Stearns
Bayard
Anna McFadden
Kimball
Miss Lilian Bassett
Champaign
Nebraska, Wyoming and Western Railroad Company
Neubauer
John Cawley
Poat
Ella McCarthy
Commodions
Wonder
A. FJ. Doran
Sidney, Neb
P&ncant
Cloge
Marks’ Bros
HNO
F. A. Meanea
Keyenns
Wyo
L. D. Stone
Sanfrancisco
Cal
Rose & CJ
Merchant Tailors OF
Chicago
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