Mines Near Custer City Report Rich Silver and Gold Prospects
Prominent miners John Wustum M S Stickney Prof Sherwood and Smoky Jones arrived in Sidney from Custer City to advance silver mines near Bear Buttes and Gold Run. Reports indicate ore yielding 50 to 60 per ton with several sites like Hidden Treasure and Woolsey lode showing strong returns. preparations and mills are being readied for operation in the near term with March return anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Custer City
John Wustum
Stickney
Prof
Sherwood
Smoky Jones
Deadwood
Bear Buttes
Chicago
Pinney Bros
Nebraska City
Woolsey Lode
Central City
Woolacy Lode
Hon W P P St Clair Prominent Nebraska Legislator
Hon W P P St Clair represents the 49th District in the Nebraska Legislature and actively serves Western Nebraska. He vows not to ignore constituents and urges stockmen to inform the Legislature of desired legislation, noting his role as Chairman of the House Committee and promising careful attention to live stock and grazing interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Elaes
Sidney Texx- Guaph
Renate
House
Interview with Louis Reshaw Indian Scout Chief
A detailed interview with Louis Reshaw, Crook’s chief scout, covers his history, views on fighting Indians, and opinions on Indian agents. He discusses horse choices, campaign movements, and Crook’s force buildup while suggesting a man to man, western-tactics approach. Reshaw notes Indians prefer remaining on their reservation and predicts renewed campaigns, while criticizing current army methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reshaw
Red Cloud
Cheyenne
Gen. Crook
West
St Louis
Crook
Belle Fouche
Pumpkin Creek
Laramie
Neshaw
Bitter Root
Oregon
Utah
Washington, D. C
Mining News From Hills and Camp at Sidney
A long dispatch reports on Golden Globules, Battle Creek, and various mines in the Hills. Wm. Smith hunts with two companions. they return after sixteen days with seventy deer and a mountain lion. Mines like American Tunnel, Chief of the Hills, Alpha and Omega, False Bottom, Baum, and Father de Smet show active work, high-grade ore, and promising outputs. The Battle Creek discoveries spark excitement with many claims. preparations for spring work proceed. Frenchtown grows as Last Chance district yields favorable rumors. Judge J. D. Hayes of Na counties visits Sidney, praising growth and hinting at settling in the city for legal work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Smith
Crook City
Bear Range
Alpha and Omega
New Chicago
J.G Wustum & Co
Baum
Blacktail Gulch
Father de Smet
Mince
Big Cheyenne
Yellow Gulch
Battle Creek
Turney
Nelson
Frenchtown
Last Chance
Hayward
J. D. Hayes
Grand Island
Delat
Judge Hayes
Nebraska
Hayes
Sidney
Scalping Rumors Revisit Sidney Readers
Anglophone chatter mocks sensational travel yarns as Cheyenne Munchausens in journalism. A spate of tall tales about miners, stage line agents, and a supposed murder draws officials into expeditions while readers are urged to beware.
Real Estate Transfers and Local Property Trades
Real estate activity dominates the week with transfers and sales in Sidney. John Zweifel buys the blacksmith shop on Second Street from Harris. Tr V Redington sells Lot 66 by 182 feet next to the Telegraph Office to Joe Lane for 9800. Merritt of Omaha buys the house and lot beside Centennial Hall from Hugh Behan for 1900 and will open a business, previously operating at 554 Farnham Street. Over the week 14600 changed hands in Sidney, with business-designated lots selling 500 to 800 each and multiple property exchanges. Redington sells a 22 by 66 feet lot at Vine and Second to Anderson & Williams for 600. Loomis & Jorgans livery stable on the site will be moved, with A & W to build a large billiard hall. Harbison’s restaurant on Second Street nears completion. C. T. Harbison & Griffin continue cattle business. Freight wagon traffic shows 89 left and 110 arrived in Sidney. Week’s milder weather dampens skating receipts. The Deadwood stage arrived with passengers and a large mail. Ten-cent pieces are said to have smooth edges. Joe Bowers, a leading blacksmith, reports heavy demand for horse shoeing and repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merritt
Omsha
Hugh Behan
Farnham Street
Omaha
H. V. Redington
Messrs. Anderson & Williams
Vine
Second Streets
Loomis & Jorgans
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Bidnen
Don. B. Gossage
Darrow
Joseph B. Gossage & CO
Sidney and
Black Hills
G. W. Duplexy
Union Pacific Railroad
Sxvoxa
Banking House
A.M. Raynolds
WM. Wallage
Nat'l Bank
Rayholds & Wallage, Bankers
Sidney, Neb
Geo. Kr, Ballou
Geo
Heist
Chas, H. Brown
Jonn M. Thurston
Brown & Thurston
Attorneys AT Law
Hinman & Gant
Wwitorneys AT Law
North Platte, Neb
L, Hobbs
Sidney House
P. Rumsey
J. G. Ivy
Surles & Crant
Ebon
Front Street
C. A. Moore
John Carrie
Carrigan’s
Kidney
AXE & CO
Cee
James K. Ism
Druccist
Farnham Bt
Onama
Jeremiah Mahioney
Walnut
M. W. Davis
North Platte House
Clowe
North Platte
Ottnan & Pattarber
North Platée
Fe Railroad
Black Ifies
Golden Gate
Goldston
Arastras
Carrie
McMasters
Detroit
Aihor
Twoine
Lyarastras
W. P. P. St Clair
Louis Reshaw
Soul
Ing Indians
Fremont Herald
Fremont
Black Hills Pioneers
Bear Butte
American Tunnel Company
Chief of the Hills
Camp Clarke
Menard
Red Cloud Agency
Mr. Ogden
Stage Line
Crown
Camp Robinson
John Zweifel
Second Street
Mr. Harris
Tr. V. Redington
Joe Lane
Mr. Harbison
Messrs. C. T. Harbison & Griffin
Hilla
Joe Bowers
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