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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1876
Page
5
The Sidney Telegraph lists local column charges in effect: 25 cents per line for standard listings and 15 cents per line under special ad classifications. All black-line links will be billed at double the standard rate.
Gary has gone east and Sidney expects an old settlers reunion soon. Butter prices and freight totals, Japanese commissioners, and local building activity are noted along with stage arrivals, immigrant outlook, and new railroad-era shifts.
Ogallalla’s Mr McIntyre and Grana Haven’s Mr Kearney arrive in Sidney to open a lumber yard and large flour and feed store respectively. John Wilson buys ground for a new building behind the bank. Crowellow & Co. to occupy a moved Kline & Blakes shop as a blacksmith. Castello of Racine arrives. Dewey & Stone’s Omaha firm predicts bright colors for Sidney. Locals Monohall plans to locate in Sidney for business. Hirschstein of Council Bluffs to buy a lot for a large wholesale liquor, cigar and tobacco store. Will Reis returns to Chicago after working in Sidney. New additions at American House and corral on Third Street near Van Tassers. Yeast powder shortage in Cheyenne noted. Tank by the railroad for kerosene near Sidney House installed. Infantry Band to be welcomed New Year’s at American Hotel. Potential Front Street building move to enlarge facilities for A. & W. if permitted.
A list of signatories expresses gratitude to the officers and men at Bidney Barracks for volunteering and aiding in saving the city from ruin during the recent fire. Names include D. Carrigan, Anderson & Williams, Morriz Orbach, Williams & Kanae, C. A. Moore, J. D. B. Gossage & Co, Pratt & Ferris, W. J. McDonald, Raynolds & Wallace, J. V. Redington, Allenapach & Smith, John Griffin, and others.
In a note from A. R. Kennedy, editor, the Black Hills paper from Custer City earns praise for its superb production. The editor lauds the crisp press work and faultless makeup and notes the ferald will aid readers considering moving there.
The 6th U.S. Infantry Orchestra will perform a select concert of 14 pieces at the American Hotel on January lat 1877. Tickets are available at principal stores.
Notice states the firm Nollowell & Frye was dissolved on December 12 1876 and will be continued by J F W Holloweut at nB Bt. The undersigned assumes the business after dissolution and will conduct it going forward.
An assortment of ads showcases C A Morian and others selling wines, beers, cigars, flour, clothing, and groceries in Sidney. Mentions Long Branch billiard hall, Dudley’s stores, Moore’s clothing, Jenkins’ wine, and J W Dear trading store for supplies en route to the Black Hills. Gar builds a ranch south of Red Cloud Agency with lodging for travelers.
Public auction at Sidney Barracks Nebraska on Wednesday December 27 at 1 o clock a m. selling about 138 Indian ponies. Cash at time of sale. By order of Gen Crook Alfred Monron 1st Lt and R Q M 6th Intel Post Quartermaster.
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