Telegraph Pioneer Of Newspapers In Cheyenne County
The Sidney Telegraph, founded 1873 by L. Connell, remains the oldest paper in Cheyenne County and the Panhandle of Nebraska. Over the years many rivals formed and faded, including the Plaindealer, Sidney Democrat, Sidney Journal, and Sidney Enterprise. Other titles like The Dalton Delegate and Lodgepole Express began in 1913–1914, with various consolidations and closures. The Telegraph persisted as the county’s mainstay since the 1930s amid a landscape of historic papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E Oyo
Cheyenne County
Sidney Telegraph
Dalton
Telegraph
Panhadle
Nebraska
L. Connell
Plaindealer
J. F. Wellington
Sidney Democrat
Sidney Journal
Charles Callahan
Democrats
L. C. Stockwell
Sidney Enterprise
Perry
Caroline Coler
Kansas
the Telegraph
Sidney
Dalton Delegate
Don Dey Ermand
Dalton Herald
The
Herb Stevens
Review
Western
Nebraska Observer
Antelopeville
Kimball
Chas. H. Randall
Congress
California
C. L. Burgess
Advocate
Banner County News
Harrisburg
Julesburg Independent
Lodgepolcagnet
Cheyenne County Register
Ogallala Reflector
Froid Gazette
Chappell Register
Rtey
Big Springs Journal
American Legion Post 17 Marks 32 Years in Sidney
Post 17 of the American Legion in Sidney reaches its 32nd year since founding on August 5 1919. Charter members include Blaine Grabill I L Pindell K D Bassett and Edward Shoemaker among others. The post now has nearly 500 members including World War II veterans and is nearing completion of a new Legion building between Illinois Avenue 9th and 10th.
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Post 17
The
American Legion
Sidney
Post
Blaine C. Grabill
I. L. Pindell
K. D. Bassett
Edward J. Shoemaker
Clarence M. Wright
Roy E. Greenlee
Samuel Fine
Elmer Grabill
Paul L. Martin
Charles Fred Parks
Leslie Johnston
Russell B. Tochterman
H. A. Gould
Esbon J. Closman
Fred W. Stuht
Elmer Wright
Albert Green
R. E. Roche
David Ells
Morley Pearson
Carl Ledbetter
Clayton Parks
Joe Simodynes
Carl Hutchison, Sr
H. Glenn Spearow
Legion Post
Legion
Illinois
9Th
10Th Avenues
Paul Martin
Nick Whitmey
Carl Led‘better
Morley ‘Pearson
Howard E. Stentz
Dallas Berney
Fort Sidney Abandoned and Local Optimism Rise
The June 1 abandonment of Fort Sidney ends the garrison era. Sidney’s parade ground and uniformed troops leave, but county farmers report bright prospects, growing population, and swift town improvements. Local editor James McMullen notes cheaper land interest from Illinois visitors and a booming agricultural future for Cheyenne County.
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Sidney
Cheyenne
Illinois
Union Pacific Railway
J. J. McIntosh
Judge Neubauer
D. J. Scanlon
Nebraska
Indian Company At Fort Sidney Dec 17 1892
On Sunday morning the Indian Company I of the 21st Infantry arrived at Fort Sidney from Randall South Dakota. There are thirty-nine copper colored fellows, fine specimens of the original American inhabitant, led by old scout Iron Lightning. The men are young, well behaved, and many speak good English. They are under the officers of the garrison and attracted curiosity from locals. They were paid off Monday and shopped in town, while four squaws accompany the outfit.
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21St Infantry
Fort Sidney
Randall
South Dakota
Iron Lightnin
Lieut. Seay
Sidney
Paper Clamps In Stock At The Telegraph Store
Clip and clamp supplies always available at THE TELE TELEGRAPH. Local store highlights include a full stock of paper clamps and related binding tools for readers and printers in need.
Savages Prowl As Food Costs Mount Sky High
May 20 1876 Deadwood City D T period reports severe supply shortages due to late snow and Indian troubles. Flour costs 15 to 25 dollars per hundred. bacon 35 to 60 cents per pound. Roads blocked by depredations on Red Canyon and along the Cheyenne Ft Laramie and Sidney routes. Authorities urge parties travel in large, well armed groups of 25 to 50, prefer cattle over horses, and warn of large scale depredations by Red Cloud Spotted Tail and Cheyenne agencies.
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Deadwood City
D. T
Big Horn
Old Fort Pierre
Missouri
Red Canyon
Cheyenne
Ft. Laramie
Sidney
Bismarck
Ft. Pierre
Red Cloud
Spotted Tail
Greenlee’s 59 Years in Sidney Business History
A. K. Greenlee began in Sidney in 1892 selling harness and saddles in a frame building near the E. L. Hoover Store. The Greenlee & Benson partnership followed in 1893, retailing groceries, hay, feed and grain. The Sidney Mercantile Co. formed in 1909, later renamed Greenlees Inc. after consolidations and leadership shifts, with A. K. Greenlee as a key stockholder. the firm retained its name into 1940 and beyond.
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Mcleroan’s
Greenlee and Benson
Sidney Mercantile Co
Greenlees’ Inc
A. K. Greenlee
Sidney
E. L. Hoover
Peter’ Reames
Greenlees
P. Reames
Greenlee &. Benson
Gails Standard
Greenlee & Benson
Peter Benson
Sidney Mercantile Company
F. W. Vath
F. L. van Gorder
Greenlees’ Mens
A. D. Greenlee
Greenlee Family Leads Sidney Business Legacy
Roy E. Greenlee was named President and General Manager while Albert Greenlee became Secretary and Treasurer. Other directors include Mrs. J. L. Jones of Tucson and Miss Catherine Greenlee of Seattle. Both Albert and Roy were born in Sidney and have spent most of their lives in the business aside from schooling and Army service. The Greenlees have run the local business for 59 years, a length likely unmatched in Cheyenne County.
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Roy E. Greenlee
J. L. Jones
Tucson
Arizona
Catherine Greenlee
Seattle
Washington
Albert
Roy Greenlee
Sidney
Greenlee
Cheyenne County
Fraternal Groups Organized Early in Cheyenne County History
The first fraternal group, the Frank Welch Lodge No. 75, A. F. & A. M., was founded December 26, 1877 in Cheyenne County with charter granted June 25, 1879, listing charter members led by John A. Carley. Soon after, Eastern Star, Modern Woodmen of America, Knights of Pythias, Ancient Order of United Workmen, and Odd Fellows formed, with key organizers including Joseph Oberfelder, Joseph Taylor, and J. G. Tate.
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Cheyenne County
Masons
Frank Welch
A. F
A. M
John A. Carley
George W. Russell
Julius Neubauer
Norman F. Hazen
Peter Smith
John W. Griffin
Robert G. Howard
Dennis Carrigan
Henry Snyder
Henry Crohurst
Alfred Johnson
Robert S. Oberfelder
John Glickauf
Albert G. Persinger
Edward S. Ebbs
A. C. Drake
Order of Eastern Star
Woodmen of America
Sidney
Valiant Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Sidney Lodge
Ancient Order of United Workmen
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Joseph Oberfelder
Joseph Taylor
J. G. Tate
Oberfelder
State
Fun In Flingtime at Fort Sidney Days Recalls Odd Fellows
The Odd Fellows live organization now has 150 members led by Noble Grand Ernest Burke. In partnership with the Rebekahs they have long been noted for social functions and charity work at Fort Sidney Days across many years.
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Fort Sidney
The
Odd Fellows
Ernest Burke
Rebekahs
Greek football origins and harpaston described
A historical note explains how ancient Greeks played a football like game named harpaston. The account highlights the sport's rough, social role in Greek culture and suggests its influence on later ball games.
Cheapest Maintenance Says Regular Painting Saves Costs
The U S department of agriculture cautions that painting at regular intervals is the cheapest way to keep buildings and implements in good condition. Regular upkeep reduces long term repair needs and preserves value for farm structures.
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U. S. Department of Agriculture
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Fort
Plattsburg, New York
James McMullen
Ed McLernon
Indian Company
Moline Tractor
Foland
Lang & Lee
Ft. Sidney
Grandpa
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