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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1878
Page
3
Notice states that the proprietor Tau Tacxozarn Wl will be responsible for no debts of any employees or agents unless a prior signed written order is obtained. Claims against anyone connected with Tau Tavzosarn will not be allowed. Signed Geo. G. Daarow.
The article lists numerous notes from Sidney and nearby towns, including large duck numbers on Pumpkin Creek, a Worcester-Butler convention meeting, and locals planning fall stove setups. It mentions train delays, weapon upkeep, and travel to Lincoln, with remarks on a German zither concert and a Grand Central fire aftermath.
Telegraphic dispatches report Cheyennes near Dodge City burning settlements and threatening the railroad. Gov Anthony consults with Generals for troops tonight as Indian parties about 300 strong push north. News also notes late trains, a hunting trip near Grand Island, a Catholic church opening at Sidney, and local visits by Omaha editors and artists.
Capt Woodson of the 5th cavalry prepares to take year’s leave as Fort McKinney rises on Clear Fork Powder River eastern base of the Big Horns, 50 miles north of the old post. Four infantry and three cavalry companies guard the site built from local lumber with two sawmills in operation. The post promises rapid habitation by January and aims to open rich grazing and trading lands, attracting settlers along Powder River Crasy Woman’s Fork Piney Goose Creek.
Private John Belger of Company H Ninth Infantry shot himself in his quarters on the post with a cocked carbine. The act, blamed on mental depression, left his head severely mutilated and linked him to a Ninth Infantry conspiracy from Omaha last week.
Andrew J. Walrath, a well connected local figure, departs this week with a train load of cattle bound for Chicago after completing business at stock mart. He plans to travel through the Eastern States, where his boyhood earned triumphs and disappointments, staying until next April.
G A R official Mr Zovering of Boston will arrive in Sidney to speak at White House Hall. The invited audience includes all veterans of the late war and the public with a lecture planned for Sunday evening the 22d imat. Notice of lecture date to be posted.
Brilliant Novelties for 1879 edited by Ella Pannan from D. Lounger & Co. Pars presents a wide aware illustrated magazine for young Yorks at 200 a year. D. Lowhrop & Vo. boast aims to create a morally pure, artistically refined periodical at an affordable price for widespread readership.
An advertisement notes YLAND. Oxy Prety Units A, Yrant proclaiming the world’s sole magazine for babies with stories pictures rhymes and thick amber pages. D. Lorthrop & Co. specialize in children’s publications emphasizing literary quality and moral religious reading for youth.
The item praises Austin Phelps and Francis Wayland works and catalog offerings from D Lothrop & Co. of Boston. It notes wide range of practical books, two juvenile magazines Wide Awake and Babyland, and invites readers to request an illustrated catalog. It also highlights the Boston store at Franklin and Hawley streets as welcoming and spacious.
Owing to delay in refitting the hall the Calico Ball announced by Mr. J Neubauer will be held at Moore's Hotel on Monday September 23. All arrangements are to be handled by him to ensure a successful event. Tickets will be sold at Mr Neubauer's.
Rumor says Deprezien serves the town’s best meals at 40 cents in his Front Street restaurant. Patrons praise the wines liquors and cigars and note the owner’s deft treatment of customers, urging others in town to patronize him.
The Amer ican Bookseller praises Mexica D Lothrop & Co for publishing high quality works for cultured readers. It notes ten years of publishing and over six hundred volumes issued. Also mentions high prices paid for tides and pelinby Adams and Redington Haas and a California wines sale at 50 cents per bottle.
Two hundred teams sought work hauling ore from Leadville to Colorado Springs, with applications directed to Mather & Geist of Pueblo. Local ads tout meat markets, wines, cigars, patent medicines, and tax notices, along with lodging and goods in Sidney Nebraska and nearby outlets.
A reward of 80 dollars is posted for information leading to the recovery of three horses from Lodge Pole station on the night of August 1st. Details describe two bay and two black horses aged about eight and three years, heights around fifteen hands, with one blind in a right eye and crooked hind feet. collars marks only. A second reward of 30 dollars is offered for their return.
Taken up by the undersigned on the 20th of August two mules, one dark brown 17 hands high and one white 16 hands high, both branded LV on the left hip. Descriptions indicate a public notice seeking owner.
Classified note offers a business room and dwelling for rent at a low price with inquiries directed to Gro G Darnow. It also promotes pool at Me's place on Rose Street and breakfast bacon at Adams Redington and Osas.
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