
Listing of Sites and People in Sioux County 1882-1883
Fort Robinson---A government reservation in the
northeastern portion of the unorganized territory, 120
miles due north of Sidney, on the freighting road to
the Black Hills
Listing of Sites and People in Sioux County 1884-1885
Fort Robinson---A military post and county seat of
Sioux County, situated in the extreme northwestern part
of the same. Distance to Sidney, a town on the
U.P. Railway, 150 miles. Four companies of United States
troops are stationed here, and several tribes of Indians
have their reservation immediately adjoining. Mr. W.E.
Annin, formerly associated with the Omaha press and
known as a versatile writer, and B.S. Paddock, also one
of Omaha's esteemed citizens, are each established at
the fort.
Sioux County---Organized in 1884, is bounded on the
north by Dakota Territory, east by Cherry, south by
Cheyenne counties, and west by Wyoming Territory. It
contains about 4,902 squares miles. The county is well
watered by numerous streams, the principal ones being
Niobrara, Leau qu Court, Snake, Pine and many others.
Numerous lakes around in the northern part, while to
the west sandhills are numerous. Grazing lands are
chiefly along the valleys of the streams.
Sioux county Officers--Clerk, F.B. Carley
Commissioners--B.G. Coffee, Millard Patts, Frank Gaffey, W.E. Annin
Postmaster--Ben S. Paddock and company, post traders.Warbonnet--A post office located in Sioux county
Listings of sites and People in Sioux County 1886-1887
Bodarc-- A recently established post office in Sioux County. John W. Hunter postmaster.
Fort Robinson--A military post and post office on the line between Dawes and Sioux counties, 30 miles southwest of Chadron, the county seat.
W.H. Fanning, attorney
T.N. Freeman, attorney at law
B.S. Paddock, postmaster
Tate and Sharbol, real estate
Warbonnet--Formally a post office in the extreme northwestern part of Sioux County, about 8 miles from either Wyoming or Dakota boundary lines, with a population of two.
B.S. Brewster, cattle rancher.
Sioux County residents, all of whom gave their
address as Fort Robinson 1886-1887
L.E. Belden
M.H. Bell
Joseph Benwi
Wm. Benwi
Thomas Bingay
Charles Bishop
J.B. Bradley
B.E. Brewster
T.J. Brown
Daniel Cline
George E. Coak
Charles Coffee
S.B. Coffee
Ann Conley
David Cood
Henry Creamer
D.E. Dolph
Edward Downey
Isaac Eindorf
James Frazier
Albert Gibson
C.H. Gordon
A.L. Gorner
J.C. Hilhard
J.G.G. Hunter
J.T. Johnson
William Kemp
W.J. King
Thomas Kyle
E. Lamsberg
P.J. McComus
M.C. McCoy
John Mack
Charles Marine
James Matchesla
Oscar Millard
Jno Mitchell
B.F. Moore
J.G. Morris
R.F. Neece
J.T. Post
J.P.Reiney
W Remmington
Jno Rigdon
Henry Rogers
J.J. Rogers
Joseph Rogers
A.B. Ruggles
Jno Russell
J.J.Shard
Thomas B. Snyder
Alex Stule
William T. Tate
Jno Tucker
George Walker
M.J.Weber
F. Werderman
H.A. Wertz
W.C.F. Wilson
Jno Wyon
A Young
Listing of Sites and People of Sioux County 1890-1891
Harrison---A thriving town pleasantly situated in the *central part of Sioux County of which is the county seat, on the F.E. & M.V.R.R., 554 miles west of Chadron and has a population of 400. The town is increasing in the most healthy manner and the people re enterprising and prosperous and every advantage taken of the natural resources for the advancement of the place and the welfare of the individual. A fine brick court house, a school house costing $1200 and a church costing $1900, have been added within the past year, also several private dwellings. Almost every line of trade is represented, occupying good store houses. Several large stock ranches are in the immediate neighborhood breeding full blooded horses and cattle. The Commercial Bank, Charles C. Jameson cashier, and the Bank Of Harrison with plenty of wealth are ready at all times to assist with time and money in any enterprise that will be of benefit to the town. There are also two good hotels and a lumber yard. The press is ably represented by the Sioux County Herald, Davis and Slingerland proprietors, republican in politics and the Sioux County Journal, L.H. Simmons editor, are ably conducted and have a deserved popularity. The Odd Fellows and Masons each have lodges here, also The Harrison Gun Club, J.C. Northrop secretary. Mail each way daily.
Business People 1890-1891
Dr. C.H. Andrews-drugs
H.C. Armstrong-well borer
Bank of Harrison-Charles E. Holmes-cashier
L.E. Beldon & Son-wagon makers
B.E. Brewster- pres, The Commercial Bank, livestock breeder
Michael Bruck-shoemaker
E.M. Carrier-blacksmith
C.F. Coffee-Vice-pres. The Commercial Bank
The Commercial Bank-B.E. Brewster pres, C.F. Coffee vice pres, Charles C. Jameson Cashier
H.T. Conley-attorney
J.H. Cook-live stock breeder
H.S.Cunningham-harness
Mrs. H.A. Cunningham-millinery
Davis and Slingerland-publishers, The Sioux Co. Herald
D.P. Davis-postmaster
J.W. Earnest-live stock breeder
Edward L. Galpin-barber
Grant Guthrie-lumber and coal
Griswold and Marsteller-hardwares and agriculture implement
Charles E. Holmes-attorney and cashier Bank of Harrison
L.O.Hull-attorney
S.H. Jones-loans
Charles C. Jameson cashier-The Commercial Bank, real estate, loans, ins. and notary public
Conrad Lindeman-county clerk
McGinley & Stover-live stock breeders
S.L.R. Maine-justice
R. E. Massey- house and sign painter
J.C. Northrup-station, tel and ex agent.
W.O. Patterson-contractor
Reidy & Pollard-collection, loans, real estate
E. Rohwer-prop Harrison House
E.D. Satterlee-Atty at law, real estate, loans and insurance
G.J. Shafer-physician
L.J. Simmons-ed The Sioux Co. Journal
J. J. Slattery-prop Northwestern House
B.B. Smith-architect
Smith Bros-livery
W.R.Smith-general mdse.
Mrs. W.A. Snyder-millinery
J.H. Truax-blacksmith
G.H. Turner-groceries, meatmarket
George Walker-attorney
Weir & Co. general mdse
C.H. Weller-saloon
Clement Wells-general mdse
T.O. Williams-well borerBodarc : A post office in the *central part of Sioux county, about 12 miles north of Harrison station which is situated on the F.E. & M.V. R.R.
Canton: A newly established post office in Sioux county
Eckard: A post office in Sioux county.
Glen: A post office in the eastern part of Sioux county, 18 miles from Harrison, the county seat.
Gilchrist: A post office in the northwest corner of Sioux county.
Mrs. J.E. Hollingsworth-dressmaker.
D.W. Woody-justiceGrammercy: A rural post office in the northwestern corner of Sioux county.
George H. Turner-postmasterMalinda: a post office recently established in Box Butte county. (part of Sioux Co., 1910)
Montrose: a post office in the northern part of Sioux county, 30 miles from the county seat.
Population, 50.
David Anderson-atty, justice
M.J. Gayhart- postmaster, general mdse.,hardware, agricultural implements
Messing & Hickman-pumps and windmills
F.J. Meyer-blacksmith
W.& B. Pieenbrock-drugsRoyville: a recently established post office in Sioux county, near the center of the county.
* Harrison the county seat of Sioux County is located in the Northwest corner.
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