Sidney Nebraska The Wild West Town That Shaped A Region
A vivid historical sketch of Sidney Cheyenne County as it rose from a rough frontier outpost to a bustling railroad town. It chronicles boom years from 1875 to 1880, the regulator era, the Texas cowboys, rail commerce, and the Oberfelder brothers enterprises, noting fort Sidney, the Black Hills outfitting trade, and later shifts toward orderly prosperity.
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Omaha Bee
Sidney
Cheyenne County
Neck of the Woods
Plains
Cheyenne
United States
Union Pacific Railroad
Union Pacific
Oberfelder Brothers
Joseph and
Robert
Black Hills
Becamie
Eldorado
Northwestern
Pierre
8. D
Heaven
Earth
Texas
Nebraska Plains
Union Pacific Motive Power Officials May See Changes
Rumor from North Platte suggests major personnel shifts in the motive power department of the Union Pacific. Possible promotions involve Master Mechanic Manning possibly resigning, with M. K. Barnum and McKean eyed for Manning’s and Barnum’s current roles respectively, and Alex Stewart likely taking charge at North Platte shops. Also reported, the Pacific Express at Cheyenne was robbed of thousands during a half hour window. investigations focus on $5,000 to $25,000 losses with Ed Neptune briefly detained then released.
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North Platte
Motive Power Department
Union Pacific
Wyoming
Manning
M. K. Barnum
Nebraska
McKean
Barnum
Alex Stewart
Sidney
Laramie
Pacific Express Company
Cheyenne
Ed Neptune
The
Express Company
Warning to Skaters on Post Dam Burning Property
Authorities warn skaters at the post dam that burning private property risks arrest and legal action. The lumber was paid for in cash and owners protest the damage already caused. If the practice continues, further arrests are anticipated.
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Post Dam
Horses Regain Value As Ranchers Shift Stock Focus
In the past three to four years ranchers reduced horse herds as cattle rose in value and horses lost worth. Now horses gain value again. progressives breed a different class and focus on larger, serviceable stock. Sellers will find buyers when ready.
Veteran rail foreman Joan Stiffler injured in 16 foot fall
John Stiffler, bridge foreman with Union Pacific for 26 years, fell from a roof onto gravel while adjusting equipment at the roundhouse. He suffered a concussion and possible internal injuries, was unconscious for hours, and taken to the Pacific Hotel for care. Doctors expect a slow recovery spanning weeks.
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John Stiffler
Pacific Hotel
Stewitts
Stiffler
Union Pacific
Stiffier
Replevines Stock After Ranch Lease Dispute Near Higgins
Andrew J. Lewis of a ranch north of Higgins sought to repossess twelve cattle and two horses held by Wm. Foster who had leased the ranch and stock for three years. Sheriff King seized the animals for Lewis as justice court action began under Justice McFadden.
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Andrew J. Lewis
Higgins
Wm. Foster
Lewis
Sheriff King
Woodman Officers Elected in Sidney Lodge 196
Sidney Lodge No 196 AOUW elected officers including E J Sweet Master Workman A D Gorham Foreman C A Pierson Overseer W J Shoemaker Recorder Wm Schimpf Guide FP E Winkleman Inside Watch Wm E Davis Outside Watch J L McIntosh Trustee three years P R Borgquist Trustee two W F Bassett Financier W H Adams Receiver The issue notes bank deposits rising and praises local banks as sound Nebraska institutions A fire at J W Nelsons ranch caused $50 damage with quick neighbor aid to contain the blaze
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Sidney Lodge
E. J. Sweet
A. D. Gorham
C. A. Pierson
W. J. Shoemaker
Wm. Schimpf
E. Winkleman
Wm. E. Davis
J. L. McIntosh
Safe For Sale Hall Safe 24x24x30 Inches Bargain
For sale a fine Hall safe 24 by 24 by 30 inches in good as new condition. Bargain price offered. Call at this office for details.
Puritan Try It Buy It You Will Use No Other
Advertising blurb notes Puritan brand products from McMillan's with a claim of superior satisfaction and loyalty terms. It promotes up to date job work offered at the local office, urging customers to choose the brand for ongoing use and reliability.
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McMaillan
Horse Thief Captured Near Higgins by Sheriff King
Sheriff King caught a horse thief Saturday about a mile north of Higgins. The man from Sterling, Colorado had stolen a horse from the station agent’s barn and a saddler from the depot. He rode into Sidney Friday morning and left toward the north, was pursued and captured in the afternoon. He gave the name Fred Smith and claimed to have worked for the A. D. Cattle Company in Wyoming. He admitted buying the horse west of Sidney but had nothing further to say when offered a ride to the trade site. He was brought to Sidney and will be sent to Sterling to face the consequences.
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Sheriff King
Higgins
Sterling
Colo
Sidney
Fred Smith
A. D. Cattle Company
Wyoming
Ayers
Fitch
Fire at Dorans Store Damages Clothing Stock
A alcohol lamp toppled on a clothing table ignited a fire in H. T. Dorans clothing department on Wednesday evening. Harness maker Frank Pierson noticed the smoke, alerted others, and extinguished the blaze before it spread. About 50 dollars worth of clothing was damaged, fully insured.
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H. T. Doran
Clarks
Frank Pierson
Officers Elected at H A Morrow Camp No 17
At the last meeting of H A Morrow Camp No 17 Sons of Veterans officers were elected for the ensuing year B F Mitchell Captain Roy E Nelson 1st Lieut John Otterman Lieut Dan Davison Paul Borgquist and W J Nelson elected as Camp Council Puritan flour sold at McMullan's for 1 25 per sack.
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H. A. Morrow
Sons of Veterans
B. F. Mitchell
Roy E. Nelson
John Otterman
Dan Davison
Paul Borgquist
W. J. Nelson
School Notes Preview Examinations and Holiday Activities
Examinations will be held in various rooms next week. Most rooms are preparing a program for the Friday before Christmas. Miss Kreamer plans a room play and a program in room Four Tuesday afternoon December 15. Annie Shekler joined room Three this week. Tonsilitis keeps several students home in room Four. Grade Seven will visit other rooms on the last Friday before the holidays. The snow storm and cold weather have not kept pupils at home yet. The High School appreciatively notes Miss Kreamer's recitations and hopes she is not overworked.
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Annie Shekler
Barricklow Carlison Wedding in Sex torp Nebraska
Mr Addie Barricklow and Misa Christie Carlson were married at Sex torp Nebraska on Tuesday December 12 Rev Bakes officiating The ceremony took place at the bride’s parents home at 8 o clock with many witnesses and a wedding dinner afterward The couple will live on the groom’s ranch on Lawrence Fork
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Addie Barricklow
Misa Christie Carlson
Sextorp
Neb
For Sale Twenty one horses from sixty pounds up
For Sale. Twenty one fine horses from sixty pounds up in weight. S. J. Hedges, Sidney, Neb.
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S. J. Hedges
Sidney
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Oberfelder Bros
Front Street
Stone and
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Dunn
G. R Hammond
Bushnell
Rolls
Stone
Sunol
Mr. Hine
Union Pacific Service
Joan Stiffler
Woodman
P. R. Borgquist
W. F. Bassett
W. H. Adams
Depisite
American Bank
Democrat
Humphrey
L. A. Ewing
Lou
J. W. Nelson
Joe
Mr. Nelson
Cal McConaughty
D. R. Snyder
Doran
McMullan’s
Barricklow
Carlison
E. R. Breisch
Amherst
Iishi
Sidney, Nebr
RTH Riv
BROS
F. A. Meanea
Keyenns
Wyo
L. CD. Stone
San Francisco
Cal
Rose & CO
Merchant Tailors OF
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