Sidney Hearsay From The Great Outfitting Point
A sprawling item notes pony express head north on Tuesday, rail shop expansion by U P Railways, cattle shipment east by Tusler Gros last Saturday, and local building projects. John Griffin buys a 3 minute charger for state fair training as Sidney grows with new butcher shop, slaughterhouse, and several improvements. News mentions Army troops at Camp Robinson, Indian scouts, and local commerce, with colorful local voices on rail, mining, and tavern life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pony Express
U P
Tusler Gros
John Griffin
A. W. Dear
Ted Cloud Agency
W.F Kimmel
Camp Rodvinson
Sidney
Ohn McCall
Wild Bill
A D. Balcombe
Pratt & Ferris
Sioux Jim and American Horse in Cheyenne route murder tale
Fragment from a late 19th century Nebraska sheet recounts Sioux Jim, Chief Sioux, and his sons at Red Cloud Agency. It describes tensions with military officers, a deadly encounter with American Horse, and a claim of brutality and betrayal amid agency rations. The piece shifts to humor about pool halls, editor wives, and a legendarily profitable calf gambling anecdote in western Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cloud
Jim
Oficer
Tian
Vt Ds
Nebraska
Circus on Wheels Ends with Daring Stunts and Laughs
A Sunday buggy ride by A Little Circus cast including Mr Allenspach Dre Frye John Zweifel and Rudy Neitzman ends in a wild ring of tumbles as horses bolt and the troupe performs somersaults and aerial tricks Dr Frye leads with a complete somersault then others follow showing bold feats and safe recovery as they seek further engagements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr Allenspach
Dre Frye
John Zweifel
Rudy Neitzman
Dr. Frye
Mr. Pllenapechy
Mr. Heitzman
Otting
Howe
Circus Rformers
Jan Sutherland
Boulder
Colorado
Dextor
J P Johnson
Kearney Junction
Zwerfel
John
John We Never Met After Her Arrival. We Welcome Mrs. Z. Home. —Mr. Geo. Joligon
Culi Vary
George
Local News Briefs on Indian Conflict and Accident
Amen known as Brockey was sent by Mr. Tusaler who was killed by Indians. Full particulars will be given next week. Luke Bartlett, a Potter section hand, was badly injured in the left hand by a rattlesnake bite after drinking heavily. He narrowly escaped a worse fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brockey
Tusaler
Luke Bartlett
Potter
Straw Catchers Strike Short Route Compared To Cheyenne
A Cheyenne route rivalry article argues the local freight path via Deadwood is shorter by about a hundred miles. It cites large freighter movements from Sidney and Cheyenne, with 110 teams arriving and 26 departing this week, and predicts a train with over 100 teams heading to Deadwood next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Coliharp
Sidney
Cheyenne
Ig Ip
Deadwood
Notable Visitors and Arrivals in Sidney This Week
Local notes report Lt E T Steever in the city at week’s start, J W Dear heading to the Agency, Delegate Steele and Col J N Palmer passing through, and W J Getty in town last Wednesday. Capt Kane departed to Omaha and Lincoln as a state Democratic Center delegate, with many others arriving or departing for mining, travel, or business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. T. Steever
J. W. Dear
Steele
Wyoming
J. N. Palmer
2Nd Cavalry
W J. Getty
W. T. Seaman
Slow Bull" Williard
Howard
Spotted Tail Agency
Sidney Short Cut Route Questioned in 19th Century Letter
A badly routed 19th century mail misstep from Red Cloud Agency owner Frank Yates sent a letter toward Sidney via Cheyenne, W T. The piece, addressed to Charles A Moore, arrived eighteen days after starting, highlighting criticisms of the Black Hills route and urging readers to avoid the Hills in favor of Clarke's Pony Express.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Yates
Red Cloud Agency
S Ietler
Pune
Sidney
Vine Cheyenne
W. T
Clarke
Pony Express
Black Hills
Yates
Ted Cloud
Charles A Moore
Sidney to Deadwood Stage Route Promises Quick Start
Stephenson, famed Omaha stage manager, drives a new Concord coach with four mules through Sidney streets to showcase the forthcoming Sidney to Black Hills line. The coach, a grand turnout, signals a new business venture and a faster Sidney Deadwood service, with Tuesday marking the start of operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephenson
Omaha
Pase
Sidney
Black Hills
Concord
Booker & Halliday
Deadwood
Jim
Omaha Herald
Squire Injured in Wild Horse Accident Near Calahari
Thursday afternoon near Calahari ranch a wild horse charged as Squire Nuc maro and companions tried to drive it to Sidney. The beast crushed the Squire but a timely rescue by B S Van Tassel freed him. Initial reports said serious injuries, later he recovered enough to be about.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nuc Maro
Mr. Musbeid
Mr. Pushon
Sidney
Calahari
Squire
B.S. van Tassel
Hart
Steady Rise of Local Boot and Shursty Worker
A report notes an enterprising boot and shoe maker in Illinois who, after three weeks of absence and a start in business about three months ago, conducted all work himself and gained steady customers. He advertised in local papers and, needing help, employed two firebelts workers to keep up the pace, with hopes of future fame and fortune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
IL. V. Dalton
Tad Lair
Bank opens extends general banking business in Sidney
The new bank started general banking Monday and managers report early activity. Despite low expectations for gold purchases in the first weeks, initial business reached about 5,000 in dust, signaling promising prospects for the bank founders and a bright future ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Local ad notices tout services and goods around town
Special locals urge Loomis and Jorgans livery and saddle horses at Vine and Second. J T Clarke’s price nest for freighters and Clark’s store for hauling orders. John McDoran to reopen Monday with dry goods groceries wines liquors cigars. J W Dear Red Cloud Agency trading store supplies for travelers. Canned Tripe at C A Moore. Kelton Mills XXX flour at D Carrigan’s. Denver Brewing Co beer at M Urbach’s. Long Branch saloon on Walnut Street run by A Solomonson. A Moore to receive large stock of boots shoes hats caps and clothing next week at low prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loomis & Jorgans
Jivary
Vine
Second Streets
J. T. Clarke
Clark’s
Jtoomis & Jor. Gang
Joux McDorano
Black Hills
Sidney
J. W. Dear
Red Cloud
C. A. Moore's
Kelton Mills
D. Carrigan’s
Denver Brewing Co
M. Urbach
A. Solomonson
A. Moore
Kidney
Germania
Local Grocers Advertise Meat and Provisions
Advertisements list bacon at 12.14 dollars per pound at D Carrigan, canned sausage and pigs feet at C A Moore, boots and shoes newly arrived at McDonald’s, and a carload of potatoes at D Carrigan’s. Charles A Moore offers canned head tongue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Carrigan’s
C. A. Moore's
McDonald's
D. Carrigan S
Charles A. Moore's
Oyster lots and assorted goods offered at local shops
A crowded listing describes fresh oysters at the American House and various products from merchants: camping gear by Livingston, wagons and lumber at Moore, meat markets, livery and dry goods at A Moore, McDonald, and C A Moore. It notes new openings, beer offerings, and general merchandise for sale around Vine and Second streets plus nearby corners.
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Fihe Sidney Telegraph
Orricion
Pauvine
Cheygnny Covty
Banke River Ranch
Council Bluffs Tron Works
J. W. Pierce
Front Street
Saratoga
Agis House
Frank North
Vias Brother
U. UL
Sirus
Gulf of Nebraska
Telealark
Ull Capt Smith
Chon
Firma of
Adams, Redington & Hees
Rm Plac
Soac
Woodbine
Uncle Sam
Kearney
Jean Jisso
Bro Wood
Che Trl Kgrapil
Stilaon Genlenen
Julge Carrigasts
Baurie
Sidney Karen
Sis
Priazou
Otene
Sidney Hull
Thayer
D—N
D Streeter
St. Joe
Misguuri
Henry Woman
Omala
Queen City
Lilis
Whitewoot
Yaller Boy
William Coltharp
Sterling
Billy
Bernard J. Duffey
Grand Island
W. J. Harbison
Quaker City
Wyoming Territory
TEE
Black Millu
Carrigan
Denver
Livingston
Hiram Young
St Louis
M. Arbael
Milwaukee
Long Branch
Walnut Streets
Moore's Lumber Yard
Excelsior Daily
Messrs
Adams Edington & Hans
McDonalds
C. A. Moore
Excelsior
Meepadedl's
Moore
C. A. Mors
C. A. Mere
Gale Anderson
Willams
McDonald’s
Anderson & Williams’ Billiard Parlor
C A. Moore
California
Jenkins
Billiard
H. T. Clarke's
Metz Bro
Germania Hotel
Samplo
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