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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1876
Page
5
Fragmentary OCR shows a notice about telegraph pricing. It references sections of a publication and sets a rate of 25 cents per line with specific terms and location notes. Names and places are garbled. core fact is telegraph rate adjustment.
City notes report cattle in fine condition for winter, a new postoffice opened at Big Springs Cheyenne county with Mr W Barnhart as postmaster, a large ball at St Harbison's Hall well attended, freight shipped from Aukrah House to Red Cloud, and plans for a grand Thinkersiag Night ball at the hotel. Discontent among Mormons, various local arrivals, and cavalry pay updates accompany a stream of brief items from Sidney.
The Red Cloud and Spotted Tail delegations arrived in Sidney, stayed near the Indian Territory, shared a simple meal with reporters, and received gifts of towels, blankets, and clothing. They toured the territory, held council, and planned a four week absence before shipment to Kansas City and Wichita.
An evening meeting at Hall attracted an intelligent audience with speakers from Nebraska addressing issues on the canvass. John DeLany criticized the Republican party as corrupt and un-American, urging its removal in favor of Democratic principles. The event, filled with strong partisan rhetoric, ended with cheers for DeLany, Hendricks, Kane, and Callahan.
Dudley's offers winter apples while H. T. Clarke lists prices and Clarke’s receives a car load of freight wagons. Moore's sells copy-books for children. McFadden's features fresh oysters and lemons. Grant the tonsorialist promises Sea Foam Bay Rum perfumery and hair care. Long Branch saloon on Front and Walnut advertises nearest.
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