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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1877
Page
8
The Sidney Telegraph notes that the proprietors of Tae Tetecrara will not be responsible for any debts or actions of employees agents or persons unless a prior written order or acceptance bearing the undersigned signature is obtained. Names Joszen B. Gossaer and Drorax G. Dakeow appear.
A column of mixed notes from Sidney reports dances politics and potatoes. It mentions Shakes teriza Club events, Ogallala’s exodus, rye crop hopes, Tank Clark’s railroad work, Elizabeth Cady Stanton lectures, a dramatic eagle on Chestnut Street, and reflections on local journalism. Also quoted are snips about the Sitting Bull Commission, newspaper feuds, and travel plans for officials, with broad social and political chatter across town.
In Cheyenne County the bustling frontier town of Sidney shows rapid growth with a thriving Telegraam weekly owned by J. B. Gossage and Geo. G. Darrow. Union Pacific agent Henry Snyder reports monthly traffic from 80,000 to 40,000 dollars since Black Hills excitement began, while Sheriff McCarty keeps the peace amid a booming cattle trade and large bank dealings. The piece notes vast cattle herds, rising wealth, and county finances, with varied commentary on local life and speculation.
Miss Susan B Anthony, aged fifty five, delivered a paid audience lecture at the Opera House Friday evening. The Springfield audience showed strong interest though folklore suggests Springfield society cares little for lectures. Anthony is praised for clear, full speech and engaging presence.
The Western Nebraskian urges precise notices for taken up stock. It condemns vague ads that mention color and age without brand descriptions. It cites Brand based recovery, noting cattle move far and branding aids owner recovery, urging full brand and ear mark details in notices.
Hundreds of disappointed listeners filled the Opera House in Chicago yesterday hoping to hear Cliss Anthony. The lecture urged morality and the elevation of women to political equality with men, a bold reach for reform amid mixed reception.
Raynolds and Wallace file a petition in the 5th Judicial District Court seeking judgment against W A Melotyre non resident for 525 dollars plus interest from April 10 1877 and attorney fees per promissory note. Defendants must answer by September 24 1877 or petition will be taken as true and judgment entered.
Chattel mortgage by Jamies J McIntosh recorded April 12 1877 in Cheyenne County Nebraska secures 600 note at 10 percent. Upon default sale set for Monday August 27 1877 at 2 PM at Mac's Billiard Hall Sidney, Mac's Billiard Hall property includes two Emanuel Brunswick billiard tables four sporting pictures two chromes one bar fixtures. Sale adjourned to October 1 1877 at 2 PM. Cash terms. Attorney A M Stevenson for Ac les & Co.
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