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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1878
Page
3
The notice from Sidney Neb sets rates for locals and special locals. It states that all paid locals will be charged 25 cents and under the Special Locals heading 15 is line. Ail Black Linee will be charged double price. Saturday January 26.
Sheriff B J Gillan of Werth County visits Sidney for a few days. The Sidney Bank moves $1000 of gold through trade. Emphant commission ore by Megars Leimer & Co. is the sole establishment of its kind in Deadwood. G W Tanner visits Sidney from Julesburg now running a store. Cella & Hall of Deadwood report a sudden death in St Louis. 150 ounces of gold brought east. Judge Whitehall reports progress on a Black Hills territorial bill. De Murska opera troupe impresses Cheyenne papers. Sun not impressed with a tenor missing Bohemian Girl. Construction work proceeds on Mrs McWhinney residence as September weather aids progress. A Western Union telegraph employee Mr A E Annis marries Miss Mary J Simms after a morning wedding. Cupid causes mischief but marriage joy follows at Sidney.
A report recounts an Indian attack on a freight train near Rapid City. The letter from a attacked crewman provides a fuller, truthful version. Freighters report hostile bands encamped on Hat Creek between Cheyenne and Deadwood, moving routes toward the Bidney trail amid depredations.
An account from Frencht Creek dated January 7 describes a wagon train known as the Colorado Boys Outfit attacked by seven Indians seven miles southeast of Rapid City while returning from Deadwood to Sidney. Charles Reed was wounded but escaped, the herd of twenty cattle was recovered, and Curly’s outfit was later attacked with Mr. Turman mortally wounded and mule killed. the owners are listed as Pollock Skeeter Lut tins Reed Parrott.
In Cheyenne on Monday night Philip A. George alias Lou George and three accomplices attacked Sergeant John Moore of Company A Fifth Cavalry. George fired four shots wounding Moore in the abdomen. Moore died later at the military post. The group fled after the assault.
Reports indicate several malignant smallpox cases in Cheyenne with official precautions underway though success is limited. Denver rumors claim a smaller outbreak there. Also noted is completion of a military telegraph line from Ft. Fetterman to Ft. McKinney, with extension anticipated to posts along the Yellowstone. delays were due to weather and troop redeployments.
The Cheyenne Leader notes Bidney i as the closest and most feasible link between the mines and the Union Pacific, reducing travel distance between Bidney and Cheyenne by nine tenths of Black Hills traffic. This positions Bidney i as a key transit point for regional traffic.
SPECIAL LOCALS. A $15.00 REWARD for spy information leading to recovery of three animals lost two months ago from Polo Creek below Sidney. Dun Indian Mare with black mane, two year old sorrel Indian Pony, dark dun Indian Pony with ears. Grand Masquerade at the American House on Feb 14 187s. WANTED dining room girl at the American House. New York Dry Goods Store invites customers to buy foods as prices drop for a short time. Herlihy Mahoney offer Dublin Porter and Bass Pale Ale.
Calico at 6 cents a yard advertised at C A Moore's. Anderson and Williams praise Capitol Billiard Hall at Rose and Second streets as the handsomest west of the Missouri River with two billiard tables and a superb bar.
Fifteen ball pool is all the go at Her shy Mahoney's. Adams Redington Unags slaughtering the best cattle and hogs to be bad in the west. The American House handles no other brands than Kentucky Sour Mash Whisky and Stock Ales on draft also Sweet Cider. Highest market price paid for Hides and Pelts by Adams Redington Haus.
Classified notice offering a small room for rent on favorable terms and two desirable business rooms for rent or sale. Inquiries directed to the Telegraph office for details and arrangements.
Frost offers a two horsepower bale press capable of making bales from 260 pounds and up. All equipment is in tiptop order and ready for use at Duas Monton Lodge Pete Cheyenne County Nebraska. Also noting a shop relocation near the Capitol corner of Rose and Second streets for reliable service.
The piece notes Star Clothing House promises a new stock arrive at McDonald’s and V. Livingston will soon have a full line of goods. It also mentions Adams Redington Haas Meat Market and Pott Anderson Williams Willard Parlor, highlighting their business activity and drink service.
The copartnership between Alfred Kelley and John Cameron under the firm name Kelley & Cameron is dissolved by mutual consent. Alfred Kelley and John Cameron sign the dissolution. Marie F McCann owns brands XX brand cattle J brand on left shoulder and brand D J M and D J.
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