Wild Fourth of July notes from Sidney Neb
Local column recounts Cheyenne travelers with heavy heads and swollen eyes after the Fourth. Mentions Filward Stokes as murderer en route, A J Walrath aiding celebrations, and local scenes including rival races in Louisville and notable residents such as Mrs S R Prop at and H W Trobbs. Comments on a firecracker mishap, riverbank dam idea, and a new Deadwood paper The Western Enterprise. The piece closes with Gil Fisher’s promotion at the Denver Pacific and leadership changes in the Ridney division under Col. Fisher and acting superintendent Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Cheyenne
Stokes
Jim Fish
Prince of Good Fellows
A. J. Walrath
Fred Jordan
Black Hills Enterprise
Deadwood
New York City
Jerry Mahoney
Heist
John Cameron
Noel
L. Jenkins
Pare Pet
Gil Fisher
Denver Pacific
K. P
Colorado
Asion Pacific
Ridney
Vnce Davis
Col. Fisher
du Chayenne
Scopylog
Davis
Fourth of July Festivities in Sidney Delight Crowds
A large crowd enjoyed Sidney’s Fourth of July events full of patriotic spirit and amusement. Highlights included a readable Declaration of Independence by C. W. Smith, Judge Velst’s eloquent oration, races and games, a tarp-covered platform for dancing, and a grand Army Ball at White House Hall with strong proceeds. Fireworks lit the hilltop and the day ended with a long dance into the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
van Tassel
C. W. Smith
Vclst
Sammy Rouse
Misa Sue
Powell
Shelly
Hobbs
Messrs
Hazen
Lyorhard
Stray five year old light Strawberry Roan horse reported missing
On June 26 a five year old light Strawberry Roan horse about 141 hands high with a right shoulder brand and a left hip scar was stolen or strayed. A liberal reward is offered for information leading to its whereabouts or return to Gro. G. Darrow, Editor Sipnzy Telegraph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F
Gro
G. Darrow
Sipnzy Telegraph
Robbers Attack Cheyenne Deadwood Coach on Cheyenne Route
Six passengers on a Cheyenne to Deadwood coach were robbed by road agents at Whoop Up, sixty five miles south of Deadwood. Two attackers appeared, Finn shot one robber in the groin and another acolyte wounded Finn. Wounded include E. B. Smith and A Liberman, both with leg and thigh wounds. The coach arrived in Cheyenne with passengers unharmed except for the injured and the pursuit launched by Wm Ward and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hat Creek
Cheyenne
Deadwood
Whoop Up
Finn
Ten Years That Is the Term of Imprisonment
An adjourned term of the District Court with Judge Gaslin presiding denied Mrs. Walrath a new trial. The court sentenced her to ten years in the State penitentiary after she proclaimed her innocence and her counsel filed notice of appeal or further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Duboise
Wairath
Dilworth
Nevilla and
Hinman
Gaslin
Joseph F. Burns
Laramie City
Albany
Wyoming
Anita Burna
Cheyenne
Nebraska
Joseph F. Berns
Josep F. Burns
State of
District Court of the Usy
Frank Tarbox
Chey- Charles A Moore
Enne
Charles A. Moore
Moore
Anguat
Atty
Inman
Trin Mane
Mre
Walrath
Gastin
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The
Bidney Telegraph
Keith Cos
Brechal
Neb
South Platte
Louisville
Tenbrouck
California
Mollie McCarthy
IT. A. Trobbs
C.E. Borgqniat
Dacatur
Mlechlevbas
Ogallala
Ogailala
Keat India
Elena
Ican Moody
Suterian
W. Kuerar
Hornberger's
Haas’ Persinger & Co
Anderson & Williams
Capitol
Rose and
Second Streets
Missouri River
Adama, Redington & Ziaas
Adama, Redington & Lass
Star Clothing House
Cheyenne County
C. K. Allen
Propesee
W. Bierkower
American House
WH. Williams
W Brensowek
West
P. Rumsey
Adams, Hredingan
Adams
Redingtas
Whitney
C.A Moone
Legal Sotice
Anita Burns
L. Hobbs
Tosuit the Times
van Derf & Co
Ann &J
N.Y
F. Beatty
Washington
N. J
Frank Azzalia
Rose Street
Hornberger
Shay
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Sewing Machine Co
N. Seventh Street
Co. Schmutz
Inas
Persingers & Co
Anderson & Willams
Hilliard
Second Street
Messra
Adama
Redington
Itu
Excelsior
Prairie
Bottling House
Retina
Pratt & Ferris
Sidney, Naerasea
Sesteeman
John B. Ogen
Pioneer Tobacco CO
New York
Boston
Chicago
Atail
A. L. Strang
Farnam Street
Omaha
Addreas
Tinson & Co
Portland
Maine
Beatty Han BI Rene Pe U
Pabloic Ebert
Sven
Rock Bottom
New Illustrated Advertiser
New Jersey
F. A. Beeker
Farrage If
Raer Ae
Watchmaker & Jeweler
A. NE Weman
Wolesale
Vegetabies
Newsman’s
Ree
Oordiers
Central
WWW
G. Eckhardt
Bart Fresh
Grand Central
John Gameron
Bank
Beer Hall
Sidney, Nel
F. W. Gasmann
General Merchandise
Geo. W. Tanner
Spofford
Samuel Roney
Mason & Hamlin Oran CO
JOM Rson CO
Bangor
Ujueyul
Ajdurea
Jamaica
Sanford
Banrerp
Ginger
Plano Pessier Coutsse
Rica
Bayern
R. R
Largo
Daniel F. Beatty
Washington, N
Wenderi
Addeness, Sherman & Co
Marshall
Canvars
Beatty
Washington, N. Oj
Bon. Vandels & Co
Ih Wells
Kea
Welle
Fargo
Eco
Aurora
N Y
Owen, Esq
Mellatton
Hie Bowen
J. Louis
Price
KS & Potter
Proprietora
Denon Ae
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