Pioneer Troops Reach RosebudAgency Camp Near Indian Agency
From The Front reports the 21st Infantry under Lt Colonel Poland arrived at Valentine Nebraska November 2 and marched 39 miles to Rosebud Agency in 13 hours. Camp formed near the depot, troops well and cheerful. Poland says no immediate trouble expected, aims to capture prominent chiefs if needed, health worn but smiling. Beef and rations issued, Thanksgiving dinner held, camp between two mountains with fresh water. Several promotions, transfers, and detachments noted, including Major Andrews at Fort Douglas and Lt Col Poland commanding brigade troops.
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Rosesto Agency
Epitor ‘Teleghavu
21St Infantry
Poland
Valentine
Nebraska
Rosebud
Sidney Boys
8Th Infantry
Petr Poland
Marrch
A C.O
Michael Delahanty
Co. H
John M. Andrews
Fort Douglas
Utah
Brown
Co. A
Wittich
Fort Dougan
Co. F
E L Butts
Co A
Co. NI
Salt Lake
Michael Hussey
Co. C
Fort Omaha
2D Infantry
Samuel I. Leopold
U.S
J. S.parke
Lieut Palmer
Battallion
A. C.S
Lieut
Parnerter
Thanksgiving service notice in Lutheran church decorations
An apologetic note explains last week's Union Thanksgiving service in the Lutheran church lacked previous notice. The decor featured a twelve foot table before the pulpit laden with fruits vegetables and an open Bible flanked by grape and grain arrangements. A display of harvested crops framed the windows with ears of corn and other produce surrounding the pulpit area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chesenne
Vanderhoof hosts delightful grabouche party
Mr and Mrs Ed J Vanderhoof entertained guests Wednesday evening. Guests included Mr and Mrs Dawson, Fred Dawson, Miss Dickey Kittering Allen and fruit, Messrs Eysig Taylor McCoy Cary. At 10 the supper was served and cards continued until midnight. Memory of a pleasant evening lingered, with mirth and good cheer throughout. We offer fine stock gifts for all on your list at low prices. Stax Ciroruine House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. J. Vanderhoof
Dawson
Fred Dawson
Dickey
Kittering
Allen and Fruit
Eysig
Potter hosts teachers meeting and reading circle
The Potter Teachers' Association and reading circle will meet on December 18 1890. Citizens and educators are invited. Distant teachers staying overnight may contact Mr Thompson postmaster for entertainment options. County Superintendent M McGer notes the event. An advertisement urges shoppers to visit Oberfelder's for low prices and early arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teachers’ Association
Teachers' Association
Reading Circle
Potter
Thompson
M. McGer
Notice Board invites donations for house logs on leased grounds
Directors of the North Divide harvest home association met on November 6 to decide house size on grounds leased from P. J. Spencer. They invite members to donate logs at least 18 feet long and 6 inches thick, with smooth surfaces and names and donation date, January 1, 1891, carved on them. Adjournment motion carried.
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North Divide Harvest Home Association
P. J. Spancer
Bod. Spencer
S Wyiprama
Indian War Plans Move Army to Front Front
Gen Miles arrives from Washington and will proceed to the disturbance scene. War Department orders two Indian troops per cavalry regiment and two mounted infantry regiments. Frontline camps, rifle pits, beef stores, and protracted siege fears mark the frontier. The First regiment at San Francisco heads to the front amid a storm, while Eastern senators debate the issue.
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Caicaco
Miles
Washington
Ounces
War Department
San Francisco
Senate
United States
Dakota
Nebraska
Washington Letter Indicates Republicans Bloc for Session
The president directs attention to Republican unity as Speaker Reed, McKinley, and Cannon press for a strong quorum at noon Monday. Republicans vow adherence to party duty and foresee a busy short session. The main action concerns revenue tax tweaks and key bills including appropriation, apportionment, circuit court, and a shipping measure.
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Congress
Reel
McKinley
Cannon
House Committee On Rules
House
Reed
Internal Revenue
Supreme Court
Senate
Senate Debates Election Bill and Silver Policy Fallout
Senator Edmunds says the senate will pass the federal election bill amid a revolt against Cleveland as the Democratic nominee. Gorman Barbour and Daniels lead the revolt, signaling doubts about Cleveland's renomination and potential Western or Hill-backed alternatives. Despite hopes for free coinage, silver legislation faces GOP resistance. Harrison hosts Thanksgiving at the White House as Brazilian officers visit the decorated Blue Room for a ceremonial reception.
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Edmunds
Senate
Cleveland
Gorman
Marynod
Daniels
Barbour
Virginia
Che Hill
Hill
Harrison
White House
School Notes and Socials Highlight Fall Term Events
Letters from former teacher Miss Wilkins greet intermediate pupils as fall term nears end. Calls from Mesdames Dawson Vanderhoof and Ragan, plus Miss Addie Throwbridge returning to teach, mark a busy week at the school. High school debates on fashion versus liquor headline exercises along with a surprise party for Miss Sophia Urbach featuring music by Eddie Urbach and others. An advertisement promotes Overfelder’s coats and suits, while a travel note extols California’s charm and Pacific routes as ideal winter travel options via Union Pacific and Southern Pacific, praising luxuries now available to San Francisco.
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Fred Dawson
Mary Slingluf
Edgar North
Florence Howard
Nebraska and Potter Notes From 1890 Sessions
Country cullings from Cheyenne County cover Cactus Prairie Porter Neb and Camp Clarke areas with farm work such as digging wells and cattle moves. Local social items include Thanksgiving in Potter and dances at Belmont and Sheldon schoolhouses. Several correspondents report on teachers associations, literary societies, and community meetings, with references to improvements, travel, and weather in 1890.
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Cactus Prairie
Hogburg
Nebraska
Camp Clarke
Belmont and Froid
D. W. White
Literary Socnty
Sheldon School
Ethel Meredith
York
Mary McCombs
E.S Allan
Sidney
Thompsons
Belmont Ditch Company
M.S. Adams
The Last Laugh on Rail Routes to San Francisco
The piece notes the old maxim about sense and railroads, praising the mid route via the original overland road and Union Pacific as the best practicable route to San Francisco. It contrasts sand deserts in the south and snow in the north, and describes the Southern Pacific line via Ogden as well ordered for winter travel to California. It also mentions farmers complaining cows steal feed from wagons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Pacific Coast
Union Pacific
Orginal
Southern Pacific Company
Ogden
San Francisco
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Mats
Sino
BOOTS
Neensware & Glassware
E. McLernon
Cor. Rose &Second
Rosebud Agency
New York
Oberfelder & Co
Ridgway
Kearney
Garrison News
Rwy Inige Oh
Oberfelder
KAGAN
Sweet Water Coal
Marshall Coal
Lumbur
Barb Wire
Sophia Urbach
Eddie Urbach
Willie
Allie Ickes
Muster Ddie Urbach
Barnhart
Ickes
McFadden
Messrs
Neubauer
McIntosh
Gutfreund
Dornan
Overfelder
Cheyenne County
Putter
Porren
Neb
N. M. Nelson
Brett
Potter Wits
Nore
Potter Precinct
Quap
Garman
Edward
Ashlock
Miss Silver
J. C. McClune
Albert Moore
W.R. Gacman
C. &J. Clair
J.W. Wilson
Love
Samuel Shaffer
J. R. Snavuly
Greenley
Gump Clarke
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