Local notes and town figures come alive in Sidney week
Sidney residents and visitors bustle through the week with travels and updates. Geor ge H Jewett wins bids for transporting Indian supplies from New Red Cloud agency, adding to his growing list of contracts. Local arrivals include Mrs McQweeney and Mrs Chase plus Dr Boggs leaving for Omaha. Sergi DePrezen becomes a Sidney citizen and opens a restaurant and saloon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chase
Sergi DePrezen
Sidney
New York City
New Red Cloud Agency
OUF
Geo. H. Jewett
George
Vic
Campo
Jewett
Forefathers in the Pleasant Operation of Lick Britain
Fragmentary line recalls an idiosyncratic moment about forefathers and a rough phrase referencing Britain. The text is sparse and lacks clear event or figures to identify.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Fourth of July celebration in Sidney features firecrackers and greased pig chase
Sidney plans a patriotic Fourth with a sunrise artillery salute, a parade from the primary school, a 34 girl band wagon, and a full schedule including readings of the Declaration, oration by W. Melst, and a rifle match. Officers named include President JJ Kernard and Grand Marshal Capt. M J Fitzgerald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
National Artillery
Second Street
Goddess of Liberty
Glee Club
N Cate. Muate
Mre
B.S van Taszell
W. Melst
Vail
Columbia
Creedmoor
White House Hall
JJ Kernard
Bodies Found Buried Near Greenwood After Prairie Discovery
From Greenwood comes word that two men were found dead in prairie near Tusler’s ranch seven miles away. One body lay decayed with a blue army overcoat, a saddle and blanket nearby, a bullet hole in the skull. The other likely Leroy Croft, found near Chimney Stock, was partly in water with papers in his pocket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cor
Anderson
Greenwood
Tusler
Leroy
Roycroft
McDermott
Messia Tusler
Aan
Curooer Anderson
Local merchants pledge July 4 store closures in Sidney
A group of Sidney business men sign a pledge to close their stores on the fourth of July. The note lists many signatories and mentions praise for Crayon portraits sent from Buffalo Colorado by Mrs Propet Propst, noted for skill and artistry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Camwip
Oberfelder & Co
Cuncainghan
McFadden
Colin & Co. Haas
Persinger& Co
Hazen
Geo
Darrow
V. Livingston
E Dumbreck
F. Lanking
A. Newman
T. Noel Curran & Johnson
Brown Kennard & Simpson
M Ewing
W. J. McDonald
Buffalo
Colorado
Ourself
8. R. Propet
Ar. Propst
Powell
Sterling
Lost on the prairie a trio hunts antelope with liquor trophies
A tall accountant, a dashing Lothario, and a grocery merchant ride out at dawn to chase antelope. After hours of misdirection and a sunburned journey, they return to Sidney with only two goats and a row of empty bottles, joking about the "trophies" of their chase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Sherman
Joan
Town
J. A. Catley
Curley
Carley
Bate
Boya
Anthoun
Phil Sheridan
Tom
Kane
Billya
Special Locals Beeyt Pure Cream at Lan Kina
SomrMash Whiskles 1872 at for berger's headline advertises Lan Kina as the only spot not hosting Fourth of July Picnics or church festivals while offering the finest pure cream in the world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayers
R. R
Largo Illustrated
Daniel F. Beattyy
Waab- Ington
N. J
Fireworks and goods for the Fourth from local sellers
Advertisements offer Newman's fireworks and a cheap milk delivery 20 cents a gallon, six for $1.00. Also listed are fresh butter at 25 cents per pound, stray horse reward, fresh vegetables from Haas firm, Capitol billiard hall details, price paid for hides, and Excelsior meats from Adams Redington Haas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newman’s. Chonapest
Adams, Redington & Haas
Delinquent taxes and notices in Cheyenne County
Delinquent taxes for 1877 become delinquent May 1878. Taxpayers are urged to call and settle immediately. An Treasurer C.K. An and other notices include social hop details, store offerings, wines, and hotel rates. Mentions Sidney Nebraska May 1878 and various local advertisements.
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Cheyenne County
Nebraska
John Lieco
G. W. Dudley
Mosler
Court House
Sidney
John Zweifel
Rae
Joseph
Albany
District Court
Cheyenne
Armina
Joseph ¥. Burnes
Joseph F Burns
Joseph F. Burns
Social Hop Tickets and Prairie Sausage Makers
Tickets for the social Hop on July 4th are available from C. E. Borgquist at White House Hall Drug store or from Grand Army of the Republic members. Adams Redington Mang and Excelsior Meat Market offer sausage making in top style and showcase prime beef and mutton from the plains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House Hall
C. E. Borgquist
Grand Army of the Republic
Messrs
Zonders
Raorliber
Dalft Washington
New Jersey
White House
Fourth of July news and local ads in Sidney
Local notices promote July 4 festivities and sales. C A Moore collects old accounts. Haas Persingers Co advertises groceries for the holiday. Adams Redington runs cattle and hogs. BilliardParlor Anderson Williams boasts high trade. Cap itol corner Rose Second for comfort. Legal notice appears at end.
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Haas’ Perainger & Co
Anderson & Williams
Capitol
Rose and
Second Streets
Missouri River
Sidney
Haas, Persingers & Co
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Laramie
Geo Snyder
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Charley Morton
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Neville
North Platte
Wee
M F Leach
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Texas
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Borel Qemnogheny
Our
Mr. Kane
New York
Kroke
Herriends
Danielson's
Henry V. Redingtom
Massachusetts
Natonal Silver Plating Co
Cheetta Street
Philadelphia
Fd Cook
eBidney and Black 'sIly
Sia
Cook
Jimmy Iwin
Jimmy
John W Griffie
Metropoli 40
Unips Pacific Railroad
Blaney
Promiad
Ndy Walrath
Big Springs
D Carrigan
Kee
J J. Kinney
Antelope
John Anderson
Potter
Henry Tusler
Henry
Fitzgerald
M. J. Fitzgerald
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DaRmow
Smxgy TeLeonars
C.K
Sidney, Neb
F E. Clary
California
West
P. Rumsey
Tornberger’s
Shkripp
Joan Aweifel
Eriff
F. Beatsy
F. A. Beeler
Ees
Watchmaker & Jeweler
Deslor
Fruilt
Sendi
Nce
G. Eckhardt
Sidney Market
Rose Street
Grand Central
John Cameron
RHP
Berk
P J, Colin & Co
Star Clothing’ House
Adams, Redington & Sjaos
Adams
Redlegtos
Waierbower
C.A Moore
J. W
Moore
the Berar
Colinty
Annse
Atty
Hinmah
Hinman District
Ogallala
F. W. Gasmann
General Merchandise
Reasonable Water
Geo. W. Tanner
Spofford
Samuel Roney
Mason & Hamlin Organ Co
Boston
Chicago
Johnson & Coo
Bangor
Sanford
Henry Wells
Bea
Mails
Fargo & Co
Aurora
Bowen, Esq
Moffatton
Ae & Bowen
Louis
Weeks & Potter
Bropristors
Mass
Jackson
Bynil
Apne Frea
C. A. Jackeos & Co
Mira
Petersburg
Navy Taharen
Beer Hall
Arlor, pGisure
Oon
Sidney, Ned
Addacess
Korman & Co
Marshall, Mich
Sit
Beatty
Daniel
N, J
Addrosa
Bon Vyandulf & Co
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