Northwestern Nebraska in the Seventies recalled in Sidney memoir
Charles H. Morrill’s reminiscence recounts 1871 homesteading in Polk County Nebraska a trek by stage to Deadwood via Sidney. He details rough frontier life with brigands Indians and saloons near Fort Robinson the perilous North Platte crossings and the post trader A. F. Kimmel. The tale ends with a vivid description of cattle drives and beef issues to the Sioux and neighboring tribes.
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Charles H. Morrill
Nebraska
West
Stephenson
Fort Robinson
A. F. Kimmel
Omana
Custer
Sitting Bull
Deer
Indian Agency
New Members Enrolled in the Walther League
The Walther League of St. Paul s Evangelical Lutheran church held its semi monthly meeting at the church school Thursday night. Thirteen new members were enrolled, raising the total membership to 30.
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Walther League of St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church
Bayard to Build Bridge Across North Platte After Five Years
History items from old telegraph files recount Bayard winning a bridge project after a long wait with bids advertised. Population growth noted with 60 students today vs six five years ago, and plans for a celebratory barbecue. Sidney streets need repair and coal rustling dangers loom as winter recedes. Nightwatchman Wis er fires at raiders. Louie Halstead thwarts a door attempt. Bill Cook captured in New Mexico. Omaha wins state fair bid for five years.
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Bayard
North Platte
Sidney
Louie Halstead
Bill Cook
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Omaha
Lincoln
Grand Island
Jeff Long
Lincoln County
Rascom
Heist
Miss Shelton
Cheyenne County
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Sidney Wild
Wooly
Homstead
Black Hills
Deadwood
Union Pacific
United States
al Smith
Cy Jones
Jones
Smith
Hills
Jim Stephenson
Marsh
Concord
Buffalo Bill
Clark’s Bridge
North Platte River
Bridgeport
H. T. Clarke
Clarke
Uncle Sam
Walther League
New York
Russ Barton
Pony Express of the
Lyn DePutti
Malcolm McGregor
Zasu Pitts
Buck
News and Lewis Co. No
Fiat
Joseph Oberfelder
America
Benjamin Franklin
Liberty State Bank
Sidney, Nebraska
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