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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1876
Page
5
Notices state ad submissions must be in by Friday noon to appear in the next issue. It specifies Waa Communications to insure Ingerdon is ready for the upcoming league and that handling occurs on Thursday if time allows.
Readable items report new stores and buildings planned, remarks on the Pony Express triumphs, rail freight, and local commerce. Mentions Storefronts, the Gilt Edge Motel, the Germania Hotel flag, and Sidney barracks. Noting a near fire scare, militia plans, and prospect of Potto Creek routes boosting traffic and trade.
The United States troops stationed at the agencies will receive more than three hundred fifty thousand pounds of supplies this week and next. Freight will move via Sidney instead of Cheyenne, shortening the distance and speeding deliveries. The depot has warehouse space and a rail switch enabling fast, on time shipments to Red Cloud and Spotted Tail, with six hundred thousand pounds to follow in two months.
A lively Thursday night birthday party for Mrs Allenspach marked her Centennial year with good music a fine supper and a large attendance. Attendees included Sidney and other esteemed guests who enjoyed an informal elegant gathering that left guests feeling social and content.
Mr Raynolds of Central City Colorado arrived Saturday to study Sidney’s prospects and plans to set up a first class banking house. The town pledges cooperation and support from Sidney and surrounding areas. Also noted are a new night watchman appointment for Bidney and a report of over 20 000 in gold dust arriving in Sidney with no gold yet at the Black Hills, as well as Henry Herman and C A Moore outfits returning from Deadwood in nine and a half days beating the Cheyenne Stage Line.
Credit goes to Sergi Warris D Kelly P Leulke and don Benjamin for organizing a post dance Wednesday. They and helpers dressed a building with flags pictures and evergreens creating a tasteful setting. Mrs Starris assisted as guests enjoyed cake ice cream and lemonade while good music kept the mood lively.
Mr M Mclaughlin reports all quiet at his place during a Wednesday town visit. Chas Morton viewed sights near Lodge Pole and Sidney last Wednesday evening. L M Lampton of U PRR, Lodge Pole, was in Nebraska’s commercial city Wednesday evening. Mr Adams of Adams Reddington & Co. has branded many cattle this week as the firm expands its herd. Will T Chadwick of the North Platte Mebraskian spent days pursuing the paper’s interests. Lieut C D Cowles of North Platte Barracks attended a court martial in Sidney Barracks and is praised as a whole souled officer. G Atchison, Dubuque correspondent for Key City Arena, looked up papers and Sidney. he is considered a good fellow. W L Parker, an old western scout and herder, visited Thursday evening, with four years tied to the Bastier Brow and known as a man of worth. Geo Boatler of Bostler Bros. toured Thursday night. they supply beef cattle for Red Cloud and Spotted Tail Agencies.
Fresh fruit at McFaddin and McDonald. Taylor Islay rake at In T Clark's. Dalton leads boot and shop business. Whiskies cigars and liquors at multiple outlets. Bargains on onions potatoes butter eggs muslin and candies. Quicksilver beer lager and lemonade at various venues. Gus Range moving to Walnut Street with updated shoes. Ice cream parlors and billiard halls feature drinks and confections.
The notice states advertising charges will be collected on the first of each month to inform patrons of costs. It promises a newspaper worth pride to business clients and asserts a dollar spent on advertising returns tenfold regardless of business line, urging local business men to support the THLEGRATH publication.
Short classified item announcing a No 1 sewing machine for sale at a very low price with inquiry to be made at the office.
Notice of partnership between Joseph B. Gossage & Co for the Sidney Telerary printing and publication. All old bills are to be settled by the new firm and collections handled by them. Also notices of farm tools and coal stoves for sale and a reward offered for vandalism damages near Sidney.
We, the wide reigned, have bought the entire drama of cattle known as the bridle blt caste and have empowered Mr. A J Walrath to gather the same. 34-40% Avams Repinarow Co.
Help wanted at the American Hotel for a capable cook and a dining room girl. Apply in person with references.
Ranch for sale located at Lodge Pole 18 miles east of Sidney Nebraska. Includes a good dwelling house milk house large corral and stable with 25 acres of ground broken up. Cell is suitable for cultivation with a good water privilege to irrigate if desired or can be kept for a hay ranch. For terms apply to C A Moore Sidney Nebraska.
Taken up by the subscriber at Sidney Cheyenne County Nebraska one bay horse with white strip on face about eight years old No brand One buckskin horse about eight years old No brand The above property is now in my possession Sidney Jane 20d 1676
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