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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1908
Page
1
In a public note the United States Depository emphasizes policy of courtesy and conservatism. It lauds the First National Bank for prioritizing service in banking and effective community stewardship.
The trial of Pat King against J H Vaughan and son Claud concluded in acquittal for the defendants by a twelve member jury after brief deliberation in Sidney. The dispute centered on a mis shipped steer belonging to King that had been mixed with a Vaughan shipment of one hundred head of cattle to York Nebraska. The defense produced stockmen to testify that such mistakes occur in handling large herds. The case drew prominent local interest and attendance, with several lawyers representing both sides. After the verdict, friends of both parties hoped the matter would be forgotten and benefit local stockmen.
Winnie Robinson of Andrews Sioux County died last Tuesday when his horse fell on him. He was a brother of Mrs. Bert Freeland of Los Angeles. Funeral arrangements are set for Friday at 6 o'clock from Darling's undertaking parlor with interment at Greenwood Cemetery after arrival of remains on 42 from Andrews.
A scenic production of Quincy Adams Sawyer will be presented at the Phelan opera house next Saturday night. The cast is strong and the staging new and beautiful. It promises a rare treat in legitimate drama and is expected to draw a large crowd.
The marriage of Mr Henry Safford and Miss Myrtle E Broshar occurred this morning at 11 o clock at the Baptist church in Safford. The ceremony joined the couple in a formal service with customary rites and a brief reception following.
Hon Elmer E Thomas speaks at the Phelan Opera House this evening. He is attorney for the Civic League of Omaha and has denounced Tom Dennison the noted policy king gambler in his career.
The B P O Elks of Alliance held a large election Friday night with guests from Platte Valley Hemingford Hyannis Mitchell. New members Wallace Merchant and Frank C Curtis joined as officers Robt Graham Exalted Ruler H A Copsey Leading Knight M E Reardon Loyal Knight H E Kelley Lecturing Knight Glen G Hampton Treasurer Chas Brennan Trustee J B Miller Tiler Thos N Waller Delegate to Grand Lodge Pr H Cogswell.
A county convention of the modern Woodmen of America elected delegates to the state convention at Lincoln on May 1. Clarks Olds of Hemingford was named regular delegate with W. C Barnes as alternate. After the meeting a visiting delegation enjoyed an oyster supper prepared by manager Ed Martin.
County commissioners met this week and adjourned forenoon. They accepted the amended report of ex County Clerk Spacht and rejected F. B. Defrees tax refund protest. Treasurer’s quarterly report was submitted for future publication. F. McCoy named road overseer in district 9. Bonds for L. A. Berry and First State Bank Hemingford approved. H. H. Smire reappointed poor farm overseer. Claims were reviewed. adjournment subject to call of the county clerk.
Mrs. F E Reddish received a notice from Santa Barbara California last Saturday that her father Owen K Fisher had died there. He was eighty five, had lived in Santa Barbara about four years after leaving Nemaha county Nebraska where he resided forty eight years. Mrs Reddish and her daughter left for his death bed Sunday morning.
Walter Inman an erecting engineer for the Larson Baker Ice Machine Company of Omaha Nebraska is installing a six ton ice machine for the Alliance Creamery and Produce Company for the cold storage department. The addition will greatly aid the creamery and its patrons by providing congealed moisture production.
Mr and Mrs E L Everett of Hempstead were Alliance visitors Monday.
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