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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1879
Page
5
Fragmented items report town happenings across Ogallala and Cheyenne County. Mentions Star Clothing stock, Masonic Hall events, a Fourth of July celebration, road agents, horse trades, and local personalities including Mr. Brown, Vic, Lawyer Bierkower, and P. E. Frederick of Shelbyville.
The northwest corner saloon at Hose and Second streets opened in the evening with a stylish setup. Rooms above and below were finished with carpet, glassware, bar fixtures, mirrors, and paintings, aiming to rival any in the area. The broader work on stacking cattle buying and southern herd placement has begun, while rounds of packing and purchasing proceed.
The July round-up in District No. 10 begins July 15 at Wallis camp. Two parties will travel via South Fork of the Republican to Kempton's and Frenchman Creek, then proceed to Webster's ranch and Ogalinia on the Phate river. Commissioners AK. Clark and N. L. Harrison oversee the operation.
Local shopper notes a display of linen and wile vests featured at the Star Clothing House with a focus on durable fabrics and popular styles for the season. Store showcases include light jackets and practical wear for daily use.
In Bidney Nebraska on June 30 Elizabeth Maple wife of Dr J B Maple died at 26 after lung disease forced move from Sainton ton to Sidney. She leaves her mother Mrs McWhisney and sisters Mrs Fisher and Mrs Carrigan of Sidney. Funeral at Masonic Hall led by Rev E G Fowler followed Hebrews 13 14 about seeking a city to come.
A large procession accompanied the remains as they were laid to rest in the cemetery. The obsequies reflected a solemn religious lesson on temporary earthly relations and the hope of a future perfect day. Sidney mourns a genuine loss while expressing sincere sympathy for the stricken family.
Nell notes list speakers for Sutton Sutton the Fourth and Grand Inland. J G Cowan of Omaha to speak at Grand Inland on the Fourth. Col Harbine and Dr Wilcox to perform at Fairfield. Eagle-screaming event at Alexandria. Hon Quy C Barton of North Platte eyes Yellow Stone stock ranges. Nance County to contest county seat with 200 waters entered. J Caldwell of Lincoln to entertain Fairbury. Minden reports 86 000 young trees planted nearby. Niobrara bank proposal. May money order business at post office totals 6269 39. Dr Geo L Miller to deliver patriotic eagle scream at Brownville. Red Cloud oration by Judge Goshin. Preparations for grand time noted. Culbertson Globe issue announces new pauper. Nebraska Tribune a German paper by Williams Grandpre at Grand Island. Chicago Times endorses Morton for second Democratic ticket spot in 1860. Hastings authorities restrict bags outside gates and adopt St Paul epistle reading. Animal tax law allows dog tax 3 to 10 dollars. unpaid tax permits killing. Grand Jury reports 19 indictments against druggists for selling liquor without license. Blair shipped 111 fat cattle and hogs, 61 cattle, 50 hogs to Chicago in May. Niobrara land office May totals: pre emptions 100, soldier home injunctions 12, homestead 9. Congress allocates 50 000 for a military post near upper Niobrara to shield stock ranges. Hugh Falton, deputy internal revenue collector, reassigned to Booth Platte. Major Balcombe to Northern Nebraska. Watchman moved to Omaha. will focus on colonization, immigration and workers.
The state notes two new newspapers to soon debut in Columbus. One by Em J Pous titled the Columbus Independent and another by Wentworth & Son of Racine Wisconsin named Democratic. The report says they will appear in a few days. Crop prospects across the state are excellent and the recent warm weather is expected to yield a bountiful harvest unseen since Nebraska’s early days with the plow.
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