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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1876
Page
8
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Sidney notes two in town yesterday as Sheriff McCarty ships hay from Julesburg. The Black Hills stage brought seven passengers, and builders in Sidney report rapid street and railroad area growth amid ongoing cemetery fence debates and new boarding house construction.
A 1876 report from Deadwood City to Sidney recounts a mail route journey by H Cuan and J A Robertson. It traces Oct 2 depart Deadwood City, Oct 4 reach Red Cloud, and Oct 6 arrive Sidney after 401/2 hours of actual travel. H A Rouertaon signs the statement.
A social hop at Harbison's Hall on Monday evening honored Miss Nettle Fry prior to her departure for California. Organizers included A. HE Annis Geo R Gallou and Dr Frye. Despite short notice, attendees enjoyed the event and wished her a pleasant journey and safe return to her old home.
Absent co proprietor leads to omitted notice of ranch establishment at Water Hole Wailles north of Sidney on the Short Cut Black Hills route. Ranch owned by Hollowell and Dr Frye, respected gentlemen. Locals expect it will serve meals and lunches well on the drive, improving the route for travelers and Black Silters.
The narrator recalls meeting the head of a great firm during a return trip from Lincoln in Flood and O’Brien times. They discuss Sidney, Its route to the Hill, and future prospects of the new El Dorado, noting the man’s fame and influence on vast wealth from the gold fields.
The editors thank Mr. Charles Moore, longtime Bidney resident and businessman, for a quarter of Black Tall Deer. He received it Monday as the season's first deer and antelope available too briefly for sale. The paper expresses obligation for the generous gift.
Local readers complain about obstructed front street near the barracks where rough surface and loose sand hinder pedestrian movement. Residents urge better maintenance to ease fear and improve safety along the route.
A letter to Cheyenne County Commissioners from Edwin A. Curley offers a grand scheme to advertise a route via Sidney to the Black Hills. It promises posters, entertainers, and a vast media campaign plus free travel and goods funded by a $7,000,000 pledge, all within sixty days, with threats of public backlash if rejected.
A fragment describes a new Geota pair praised for fit and novelty. Dalton is credited with making them, and the writeup claims the shoes will convince observers that the maker offers exceptional craftsmanship and value.
A collection of brief notes from Sidney detailing visitors and locals in town. A. J. Walrath and J. A. Allenspach are mentioned along with Geo H. Jewett of Spotted Tail Agency. Others include businessmen from Omaha and Buffalo, a prominent stage operator Jim Stephenson, Capt. Wilcox, and Curtis Besig moving to Sidney. Reports note a thriving cattle movement toward Kago and general good fortune in the region.
Ripney Nebraska October 8 1876 notice to Cheyenne County Commissioners calls a special meeting at Sidney office on October 9 1876 at 10 am to order the November 7 1876 General Election and to supply juror names for the November District Court term plus other business. OC K Allex county clerk. The Indian Agents ambulance arrived from Spotted Tall Agency last night loaded with borrowed greenbacks.
All members of the Stock Association of Cheyenne county Nebraska are requested to meet at the Court House in Sidney on October 14, 1876 at 8 o clock P M for transacting such business as may properly come before the Association. Thomas Kane, President.
Imported olive oil in flasks at the new drug store and genuine castile soap advertised. Harness makers Kelley and Cameron secure extra help. saddles tack and hardware in stock. Lubin's Perfume at 61.00 per bottle and Sharp's carbines on display. Dalton, boot and shoe dealer, promotes extensive trade. Mahoney saloon offers stock ale and Sour Mash. D Carrigan shows fall and winter goods and Gidge papers. Grant offers modern barber services on Main Street.
Old newspaper ads tout McDonalds as a hub for new goods groceries and clothing with bed rock prices. H T Clarke's offers yarn crockery flour groceries and window glass while D Carrigan's sells bacon and Shelton Mills XXX flour. J W Dear Red Cloud Agency supplies and Wm Eichhorn bakes bread daily.
A flood of 19th century ads shows Moore and McDonald’s selling meat oysters lumber and beverages. Anderson Williams and C A Moore run billiard parlors and a popular store with dry goods and clothing while Adams Redington Haas and Loomis Jurgans advertise meat markets and livery services. Multiple vendors offer lager beer cigars fresh produce and cheap goods at Corner Front Walnut Second Vine streets.
A life scholarship opportunity is advertised by Great Western Business College in Omaha, Nebraska. Geo R Rathburn, president, announces reasonable terms and invites inquiries at the office for details. Also notes a photograph gallery and a wagon package sale Peripheral text mentions award offerings and business services.
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