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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1880
Page
3
Pa heene column notes new stock at Pioneer Clothing Store including table silverware and revolvers. Ogallala cattle arrivals and Fourth of July events at Moore Hotel and Van Tassell grove are reported along with telegraph press reports and local freight news.
In Ogallala a feud between Tucker and Thompson erupts after a bar shooting. Thompson fires first injuring Tucker. Tucker returns fire with a double barreled shotgun. Thompson is wounded but not fatally, Tucker also hurt. Sheriff enforces peace as Thompson kin threaten possible retaliation. Local notices mention meals, meat markets, and lodge elections.
Charlex Kitinse returns from Pit kin Colorado. Henry Libby visits town. Inspector Hawlin travels north. Alan A J Walramh of Big Springs stays at Moore Hotel. C A Selix from Sheldiey Bros. arrives from Moore's creek. Moasge Neubauer leaves for Omaha as Grand Lodge A F and A M member. C K Allen returns from the South Platte round up. Frank Chambers, brother of J K Chambers, travels east from Laramie City. M Mackey arrives from Denver and departs east. Peter Smith attends the Nebraska A F and A M annual in Omaha. Patsy Walters gains mobility. Thomas Ryan, stock inspector, reports from South Platte. Mrs C A Moore leaves with family for western home. Minnie and Laura Cleburne arrive from Denver. they visit then go to Omaha. Billy Hadfield seeks lumber for a south Platte residence. Stephen Tusler and sons depart for eastern home due to ill health.
The B M Railroad plans the citys largest stock yard with yards water and animal care facilities to attract cattle from western Nebraska and Colorado. Inducements will lure cattlemen to ship here creating a major market between Chicago and Ogallala. The Journal suggests the Board of Trade coordinate with railroad authorities for regular monthly cattle sales.
Frank Cantuo, cattleman in South Platte Colorado, was thrown from his horse on Mamday as the animal fell on him injuring his left shoulder. He was taken to Sidney Nebraska and treated by Drs Meple and Wlandt who diagnosed broken bones and ligaments badly sprained. He is improving with proper care and expected to be around soon. The Fourth of July picnic at Van Tascell’s grove is sponsored by Oberley Trognuity with refreshments guaranteed. John Hoffman and John Guneolus reopen Cessna’s old shop for blacksmithing and shoeing services. The Miners Hotel, now Stemmer & Wright managed, promises updated accommodations and a connected bar.
The 1880 Democratic National Convention opened with Judge George Hoadley as temporary chairman and proceeded through credentials and organization votes. Hancock led on the second ballot for president with steady gains, Bayard and Hendricks as contenders, and William H. English emerging as vice president nominee by acclamation amid intense cheers.
A gold necklace with very fine links and a book-shaped locket were found in Elgin. The finder should return them to P B Danielson's ice cream parlor for a reward.
Real estate notice listing a slaughter house and pen mine for sale by Redington & Co of Sidney Sines. The fragmentary display indicates a sale for terms as part of a business liquidation after stopping butcher operations. Proceedings reference a sale of property and related terms.
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