Local notes mix of weather, travel, and oddities in town
A scattered local column reports various items including a stray antelope sighting north of town, spring mosquitoes, and a note on a door to door mosquito prevention. It mentions De Smet mine, a beaver killed on the creek, and Mr Dell Fenton’s injuries on the Sid ne Black Hills Stage route. The piece also covers train service changes, a new dress in the Denver Tribune, and social events in Sidney with Mrs Tasell hosting a gathering for guests and resolutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dell Fenton
Black Hills
St Patrick's Ball a Memorable Night in Sidney
The St Patrick's ball in Sidney drew over 250 guests and raised more than 350 dollars for the Catholic church fund. Committee work by John J. McIntosh Hugh McFadden Edward McLennan Geo Cunningham J. Mulroney Michael Fitzpatrick Munk Williams and John W Griffin ensured a smooth event with a large supper and dancing into the early morning hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TeLxonari
Besdica
Guari
Sidney
John J. McIntosh
Hugh McFadden
Edward McLennan
Geo, Cunningham
J. Mulroney
Michael Fitzpatrick
Munk Wiliams
John W Griffin
John Welchman
Edward Doran
W. J. McDonald
A. 8. Brown
J. J. McIntosh
Metropolitian
Indian Agent Describes Sioux Agency Struggles and Force Limits
Dr. James Irwin, agent at Red Cloud, writes General Sheridan expressing discouragement over the Sioux. He says only four cavalry companies can be posted, too small to control the Indians, and notes some bands try to do right while others resist government power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Irwin
Red Cloud
General Sheridan
Ife
Crook
Irwin
Bronx
Indies
Sitting Bull
Indian Agency Disciplines Urged Against Sitting Bull
A correspondent argues that Spotted Tall and Red Cloud bands should face military discipline in spring and summer. He believes Sitting Bull plans to read the Black Hills next summer and that civil authorities cannot stop them from receiving encouragement, recruits, or material aid from the Agencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spotted Tall
Red Cloud
Sitting Bull
Black Hills
Notable Local Moves and Arrivals Tie Up Sidney
A. M Stevenson Esq travels east on important business while E Tusler and niece plan a two week Wisconsin visit. B Spitz of New York eyes investment in Black Hills stock with Cal Barnhart heading east as a U P RR cashier envoy. W. H. Stout of Lincoln returns from New Mexico via Sidney. Garla - Colorado dubbed toughest town. E A Powell Jr and his Alabama bride arrive in Sidney with sister Miss Powell visiting relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. IL. B. Stout
Old Boas
Lincoln
Sidney
New Mexico
Garland
Colordo
E. A. Powell, Jr
Fair Towers
Alabama
Powell
Miss Powell
Advertise Your Cattle Brands in The Telzghapic
Stockmen now see value in advertising brands in a wide circulation paper. It helps recover lost cattle and deters theft via brand recognition. The Strongy Telzghapic, read by Western Nebraska stockmen and Eastern Wyoming and Colorado, offers accurate brand facsimiles and invites correspondence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brotherhood of the Stock Association
Nebraska
Wyoming
Colorado
Body of Private James Ward Found After Snowstorm
General orders report the death of Private James Ward Co D 9th Infantry whose body was recovered in a snow drift about a mile west of the post near Lodge Pole creek. He had been missing since March 8 1878. Coroner's inquest found no foul play and he was buried at Fort McPherson with military honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Ward
Co. D
9Th Infantry
Poston Lodge Pole Creek
Gordon
J.W. Pappock
Fort McPherson
Case of Gen Dudley Remission of Sentence Reported
Denver papers note Brevet Brigadier General Dudley receives remittance of the unexpired sentence after cabinet review of a Fort Union New Mexico court martial. The findings deemed the alleged offense venial, and the cabinet’s action is described as complimentary to General Dudley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Dudley
Ninth Cavalry
Fort Union
New Mexico
Soldiers and Citizens Meet on April 2 for Grand Army Post
All Sidney residents who served in the Union forces and hold honorable discharges are urged to convene in White House hall Tuesday evening April 2 to organize a Post of the Grand Army of the Republic. By request of Jacon AmbEnc. Co. D, 5th Cavalry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney and Vicinity
Union Army
Navy
Marine Corps
White House Hall
Republican Bidney
Jacon Ambenc
Cheyenne County Stock Association
Court House
Sidney
C. Ferris
Sidney coach delivers twenty one sacks of nail
A Sidney coach that arrived yesterday morning brought in twenty one sacks of nail weighing nearly a ton. Mr. R. O. Adams estimates the letters to be about five thousand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
R. O. Adams
Hats and Coats Checked at White House Stall
On April 1 1878 ladies and gentlemen checked hats and coats on arrival at the door at the White House stall as reported in the local item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House Stall
Local Ads Offer Food and Goods at Civic Corner
Multiple small notices advertise 6 cents per yard at C A Moore. Comfort at Capitol corner of Rose and Second streets. Fresh bread daily at Ewing's Bakery. Newman sells imported cigars wholesale and retail. Meals 85 cents at Lankins Restar ant on Rose Street. Henry Coomfa at Vine and Second for livery. Adams, Tedington & Hans advertise Excalator Meat Market sausage making and fresh beef and mutton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Moore's
Capitol
Rose and
Second Streets
Ewing’s New Bakery
Newmman
Kidney
Key West
Havana
Lankins
Rose Street
Enry Coomfa
Vine
Messrs
Anderson & Williams
Missouri River
Black Hills
Newman's
Sidney
Calico
Band A
Second Street
McDonald's
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Sidney Telegraph
General Parsk
Cateyenne
Neb
BREVI
TES
Oberfelder & Co
Coll Deane
California
Isto
Trough Bidney' Asanday
Dublin
Ire
Jenkins
Friend Jenkins
Saxton
Sfills
Yatdaty
oDr Munn
Colon
Central Pacific
Omaha
San Fran
Dis
Bulain Bay
Denver Tribune
Teders
Mans van Passel
Hogen
ST. Patrick’s Ball
Personalia
A. M Stevenson Esq
Mr. E. Tusler
Wisconsin
B Spitz
New York
Ifls
Cal. Barnhart
U.P. RR
Amy
Sronxy B
Neu
Gen. Dudley
5Th Cavalry
Nemann
Telegraph
Black’ Hills
Moody & Shepherd
Horsehead
Adams, Redington & Haus
Ewing’s Bakery
Star Clothing House
Aalée
Hart & Kann
Adams, Reprinton & Co
Cheyenne County
Bferbower
M. Ewing
Adams, Redington & Haas
Ewing's
Black Hillers
Traceriea
Haas & Whntney
M. Ewia
White
Iisa
Joe Bowers
Ewina
M. Ewina
Brown's
Lockwood House
Bnow
Front Street
Darrow & Stevenson
Annie Rinney
Sudiclal
Johnee
Annie Hiqnly
Aintiff
A. M. Stevenson
Ewing's Bakery
Black Hills Journal
Rapid City
C. T
G. Dnarrow& Co
C. J. Bost
Enid G. Darrow & Go
G. Q. Darrow & Co
G. Darrow
Cchattel
Joseph B. Goseago
George G. Darrow
van Tassell
A. D
Mey Te Cele
Bidrey
van Tarseli
Geo
RK. Ballou
Moone
Adams, Redington & Trang
Twe American House
Kentucky
Ee Tech
Beatty
Washington
N. J
North Platte Bridge
H. T. Clarke
E. F. Stephens
Crete
Saline Co
D.F. Beatty
Ashington
N. d
Damask &c
Cts
Nassau Card Co
Nassau, NY
Bown &&Ou
Sanford
Iany Wells
Hea
Mgils
Fargo & Co
Aurora
Bowen
Eade McHatton
Grant J & Bowen
St. Louis
Weeks & Potter
Boston
Maas
Wells
Richardson & Co
Wells, Chardson & CO
Peermixtors
Burlington
Vermont
Charlestown
H.R. Stevens
Thiais
A. Adinsmore
C.N. Carrienton
Sixth Ave
W. J. Williams
A. M. Wrathael
Slitchcock & Walden
Cincinnati
Chicago
F. A. Beeler
Dell
Watchmaker & Jeweler
John DB
Ogen
Coder St
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