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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1879
Page
5
Local notes report Cheyenne county cattle legislation, Sidney trade up 40 percent in February, new liquor house opening on Second Street operated by Rubel & Co., Lyceum posts officers and a monthly reception, school and church events, and a push for better band practice guidance.
Weekly list shows names awaiting mail: Ainsley Bennett Bowen Curtis Gray G Jones L Jones McLaughlin Riley Sheldon Snyder Smith Woolfie Allan Burns and others. Includes Mrs R Carter and Frep E Cuaryr as postmaster signatures.
Mrs. Col Col Carleton, 18, with her husband at Fort Sidney. James South, freighter to the Black Hills, in the city. D B Lynch returned from the east. Walrorth recently released from confinement arrived in Sidney. J T Fowler opens a new law office on lose street. D W Thrall of Spotted Tail visiting for a short time. Chas Morton of Lodge Pole halted in Sidney. Fred T Evans, contractor, en route to the Black Hills. Maj Frank North commissioned by Gov. Nance as Captain of Company D Nebraska Mounted Infantry. Elijah and Henry Tussler in town. Henry to serve as county commissioner. Fred E Clary and P M prospects discussed. N F Mazen and A B Persinger surveying Colorado. Johnnie Frazier reports calf losses but good overall cattle condition. Paul Borgquist excelling at Nebraska City. Jno T Baker, beef issuing agent at Spotted Tail, returned from Kansas. Dr. seeks cattle for Spotted Tail March 20. Col Juok Chapman reappointed U S Marshal of Iowa. D S James, Sidney post office assistant, injured playing with a hand car. bone cleaned by Dr Slick. Geo W Russell considers revarnishing stock. new baby born Washington’s Birthday. Grand Jury in Olive case at Htanting not yet bill. trial begins late next week.
The page lists a big assortment of bird cages at Livingston’s hardware, chopped feed and el pata flour at Haas Persinger & O’s, latest hat styles at Star Clothing House, and names of floor managers for the March 17 Ball: L Jenkins, Geo Cunningham, Will R Brennan, and Will McDonald.
A local notice announces breakfast bacon availability at H. V. Redington & Co. Customers are invited to purchase limited stock. The notice emphasizes fresh supply, urging early visits to the shop for best selection.
Gents and Ladies offered best lined boots at Gus Teanges opposite Ridney Teeanarn office. Grocers urged to buy Atmore's Mince Meat and English Plum Pudding. Williams and Kanse claim high cash price for county certificates. McIntosh’s Rose Street shop advertises foreign and domestic wines liquors and cigars. Miners Hotel offers substantial meals and cigars. Capitol corner Rose and Second streets tempts comfort. American House sells Sour Mash Whiskies only. Me's Place advertises cash-only sales. HI V Redington & Co Excelsior Meat Market tout sausage beef and mutton. Our Home by P B Danielson offers lamb tongues oyster pie chicken ham and eggs. White House Hall hosts a charity ball Monday evening March 17.
Sidney Catholic Church staff Anderson and Williams run a lavish billiard parlor at Rose and Second streets famed for two tables and a top bar. Local merchants advertise products and a March 17 1879 ball at White House Hall to clear debt.
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