Nebraska Population Outlook and Frontier News
The notice cites Tar Sipxer TeLtarara Company disavowing employee contracts without written approval from the Business Manager. It discusses Nebraska’s population projection to 500,000 by 1880, Sidney’s busy streets, and a major sculling contest where Hanlan defeats England’s champion by ten lengths with eighty thousand spectators. It reports Sitting Bull withdrawing from allied forces near Woody Mountain and Pinto Horse Buttes, urging followers to cease opposition and consider terms with the Americans, while hostiles Bear Can Little Knife No Neck Spotted Eagle Medicine Bear Long Dog maintain buffalo-country claims with 250 to 300 lodges encamped along the boundary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sitting Bull
Woody Mountain
Pinto Horse Buttes
Bear Can
Little Knife
Spotted Eagle
Medicine Bear
Long Dog
Boundry Line
Robbers Captured After Buffalo Gap Coach Robbery
The Sidney coach robbery at Buffalo Gap led to swift arrests within six days. Jack McDonald and Fritz-Staurck were surprised during the act, retreated with registered matter, rode to Deadwood via Custer, then returned toward Sidney. McDonald was identified by a messenger near Lee and Main Streets and taken into custody with help from local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tercoraen
BOW
Deadwood Fioxeer
Buffalo Gap
Jack McDonald
Frits-Staurck
Custer
Deadwood
Alage
Scoity
Perenn
Iowa
Lee and
Main Streets
McDonald
Willian Sam’ple
Sidney Binge Donpery
Jesse Brown
Gaurek
Sheriffs Office
Tom Hooper
Joe Ft
Apna
Prisoner Hunt Reveals Hidden Loot and Ponies Found
Inquiries traced cash and items from the prisoner giving up 690 in unknown currency with 37 silver, 62347 in currency elsewhere. Brown and Sample located three Todian ponies at Scotty's ranch later linked to earlier Cheyenne river sighting and recovered guns and bedding for transport to the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDonald
Staurck
Messrs
Brown
Sample
Scotty
Cheyenne River
Sidney Fire Department Incorporation Recorded in 1879 Minutes
The Sidney Fire Department completes incorporation by filing with the County Clerk. Special sessions June 14 1879 elect Jno Zobel and Jno Zweifel to the Board of Directors and elect Jay Menulty as Clerk. Provisions set for one year terms and adoption of current by laws. building purchase at Front Street valued at 850 dollars with 300 paid and rest in installments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Fire Department
Phenant
Shiney Fire Department
Day
Hugo Depreton
John Zweifel
Jno
Zobel
Hige Beprezen
Zweifel
Hugo Deprezen
Boar
Jay
Menulty
J. W. Griffin
M. Fitzpatrick
Lo Hobbs
W. M.lah
Jno. Roberts
Houk and Ladde Company
Mailon
Notice to Contractors for Cheyenne County Jail Bid
Cheyenne county Nebraska invites sealed proposals for erecting a jail in Sidney with plans on file at the county clerk office. Proposals due by 50 oclock a m on July 8 1879 accompanied by a bond of 2500 dollars for faithful performance. Board reserves right to reject any or all bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Cheyenne County
Nubravkna
Cheyenne
Netraka
Sidmey
Cluasy
Sidney
Nebraska
Board of County Commissioner
Mcintosa
Keith County
Cro. W. Taxken
Sos
Ugalals
Neb
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She Sidney Telegraph
W. H. H Brainerd
Eprtor
Tar Sipxer TeLtarara Company
Te Korath
N. F.ates
Hanlan
England
America
J. McNewry
BE. M. Day
Stoner
H. O. Fulleswidh
Joseph Obert Jder
Jas. McNulty
J. McNuetty
MM. Dar
Establishgden
C. E. Borgquist
Cunard Line
Mell Trebets Te
Krom Kureape
Walnut and
Front Street
Pam
Mey
Milwaukee
Omaha
A. Salomonson, Pevp
Canfield House
George Canfield & CO
Cer
Ninch
Farnamkis
C. P
Omaha, Nebraska
Alvo Proprietors
Omaha Union Stock Yards
Myrtle Street
Dudley Rovers
Wang Bau Ae
Vmenmlu
Meura
Cis
Filney
Texas Cattle
Alen
Ledge City
Kaneap
Wny
Texpa
Kuusue
Wm. B. Crimes
Kansas City
I.roubel & Co
Front St
New York
Front
Chestnut Sts
Mahoney
L. H. Essid
Furnitur
Myrtle Streets
Sidn+7
John Zobe
Roga Streft
North Platte
Wasi
Mae
Mackraith
Ereia
Watchmaker & Jew
Annie
George’ Zimmen As
Sidney Yi
Alfred
Bate
Lockwood
John Glickaup, Barber
Dumbreck
BOOTS
Tam
West End
Pivem
Oratare
Mugo Deprezer
Srinsiy & Co
Portland
Meise
Sly
C K. Arum
Ridney
Ow Nwotice
Ars
Croceries
A. Newman & CO
Rewe
Bidney
Tava & Co
Augusta
Maine
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