Alliance Elects Democratic Mayor and Borough Leaders
A. D. Rodgers mayor elect and several incumbents win in Alliance. Rodgers runs a grocery firm and leads local business groups. D. McCormick, a known specialist, garners votes across parties. W. H. Swan and F. W. Harris re-elected to the board of education. Jay Emerick reelected city clerk for the third term aims to continue his long service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. McCormick
Board of
Education
W. H. Swan
F. W. Harris
City Election Totals for City Treasurer and Officials
Readable fragments show vote tallies for City Treasurer Percy Cogswell and others. Mentions include William T. Schlupp, Reuben Knight, Petrose Homig, Harry Beans, Philip Nolte Sr, Romig, Pilkington, Emerick, and Cogewell with majorities and pluralities as recorded in the contest results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy Cogswell
William T. Schlupp
Cogswell
Reuben HE. Knight
Petrose E. Homig
Harry BR. Beans
Philip Nolte, Sr
Romig
Percy Cogewell
Light voter turnout noted in city election
Report indicates a very light vote in Tuesday's city election, with initial figures suggesting only a small turnout and several precincts showing minimal participation.
Fire department escorts elected leaders through city celebration
As soon as the election result was known, Munyorelect Rodgers and Councilman-elect Romig were seated on a parade hose cart and drawn through Main Street by cheering firemen. At city hall, Mayor-elect Hodgers and Romig spoke, praising the fire department. The crowd applauded as band music and athletic feats followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fire Department
Munyorelect
Rodgers
Romig
Main Street
Lloyd C. Thomas
Hodgers
Knight Re-elected City Engineer Without Opposition
R E Knight city engineer was re elected without opposition after a term described as very satisfactory. He retains the position and earns broad support within the city government and community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Knight
Reddish Councilman-Elect Promises City Business Guidance
F. E. Reddish, elected councilman, has long shown interest in Alliance since its founding. As a major property owner, he plans to apply his extensive local business experience to bolster Alliance and benefit the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. E. Reddish
Reddish
Pee A
Peter Pee Y
Swan Wins Ward One Council Seat With Largest Vote
The record shows Mr Swan received the highest vote in the first ward for councilman reflecting strong voter regard. He has long participated in public affairs in Alliance since arriving and is seen as suited for the council role. He is well known and likely to safeguard the town’s interests during the two year term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swan
Edna Duncam Stationed in Okano Visits Omaha Hastings
Miss Edna Duncam has been in Okano for three months and will visit Omaha and Hastings en route home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Duncam
Okano
Omaha
Hastings
New Residents Gilbert Family Arrive in Alliance
Mr and Mrs Fred H Gilbert and their two children arrived from Hot Springs Arkansas on Tuesday and will reside at 211 Sweetwater Avenue. Gilbert works as a stationary engineer for the railroad company. Also W Barnum arrived from a South Dakota homestead to begin work as a fire builder on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred H. Gilbert
Hot Springs
Nick
Alliance
Sweetwater Avenue
The
Herald
Gibert
W. Barnum
Tuesda
South Dakota
Percy Cogswell Reelected City Treasurer Leader in Fraternal Circles
Percy Cogswell is reelected city treasurer and is noted as a leading member of the Elks and other fraternal societies. He also holds a significant position with the Famous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy Cogswell
The
Elks
Local Herald cites eight pages with department omissions
The Herald notes eight page issue with local news taking priority while some departments like Whos Who and Womens Suffrage may be omitted this week. Departments expected to return as regular features when space allows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Herald
Councilman Second Ward Holds Over From Last Year
Karl Stern is the only member of the old council who holds over. He has served one year and shown strong interest in the city’s affairs. He is trusted to look out for constituents and was urged to run for mayor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl Stern
Robert Graham praises Halli and Graham stock loss in March blizzard
Robert Graham visited the town on Tuesday and told The Herald that stock losses on the Halli and Graham ranch during the big March blizzard were small, about one percent. He attributes the small loss to prudent management and favorable conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Graham
The
Herald
Halli & Graham
March Blizgard
Mr. Graham
Miss Eva Latham Visits Sister in Fairview
Miss Eva Latham of Springfield Nebraska visits her sister Mrs D KR Lawrence in Fairview. She formerly resided in this county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva Latham
Springfield
Nebr
D. KR. Lawrence
Fairview
County
Lawrence family moves to Alliance from Fairview
John R. Lawrence and family relocate to Alliance from Fairview neighborhood after moving fire of the week. He has rented his 480 acre property south of the Fairview church to Ed. Benjamin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Wodern
John R. Lawrence
Fairview
Alliance
Fairview Church
Ed. Benjamin
Couple Die in Omaha Tornado Lived in Chadron
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Goodenough were among the Omaha tornado victims and had formerly resided in Chadron. He is a cousin of Thos. J. Lawrence of Fairview.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Goodenough
Omaha
Chadron
Thos. J. Lawrence
Fairview
Mr and Mrs Dan Green Return After Illness
Mr and Mrs Dan Green came back from Alliance on Wednesday morning after weeks there for Mrs Green's illness. She endured pneumonia pleurisy and bronchitis under care of her brother Dr Geo Hand and is now regaining health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Green
Alliance
Nimrods Out After Ducks and Geese in Alliance Area
A number of nimrods from Alliance were out after waterfowl early in the week. Among them were Oscar O Ban non Dr Copsey and Bert Laing. August Horsberg returned from Staplehurst Seward county where he visited his father Chris Hornberg and relatives. Col Fred Benton a pedopter of Bayard attended the Lester sale last Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nimrods
Oscar O” Bannon
Dr. Copsey
Bert Laing
August Horsberg
Staplehurst
Seward County
Chris Hornberg
Col
Fred Benton
Bayard
In Memoriam for a Young Child in Alliance
A brief obituary notes the loss of a nearly six year old girl who would have turned six on the 26th of October. Described as bright and loving, she was once voted most popular baby in Alliance. Her funeral followed brief services at Greenwood Cemetery with many floral tributes from grieving parents and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bate
Cpm
Jong Ie
Greenwood Cemetery
Lester sale draws crowd per Herald ad
The Lester sale held last Saturday attracted a sizable attendance as staff conducted the event advertised in The Herald. Ms Col H P Coursey oversaw the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester
Herald
Col
H. P. Coursey
Death of J. E. White in sudden afternoon death
The Herald reports the death of J. E. White around two this afternoon. Funeral is set for 1 p.m. tomorrow at the residence of his daughter Mrs. Merritt 311 Toledo Avenue with Elder F. A. Woten officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. An obituary will appear in the next issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Herald
J. KE. White
Merritt
Toluca Avenue
F. A. Woten
Greenwood Cemetery
The
Herald
Regan's Millinery Sale at Opera House Block
Regan's hosts a millinery sale on Friday and Saturday in the Opera House Block. Hats and accessories featured with special prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regan's
Opera House
Head-on Wreck Near Sheridan Kills Two Injures Eight
A 1919 Sheridan collision between east and west bound passenger trains at Wakeley, five miles east, left Banp Mobbery and Walter Taylor dead. Eight others were injured, including Gus Holden and Steve Hoppus, with emergency crews and a relief train rushing to Sheridan for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheridan
Wyo
Alliance Herald
Wakeley
Banp Mobbery
Tacotima
Walter Taylor
Adame Express Co
G. A. Hart
Burlington
Gus Holden
W. J. Stine
Steve Hoppus
Monarch
P. Robinson
Denver
Sam Roefentreter
Enet St
New York
J. C. Page
Walla Walla
J. L. Taylor
Owensboro
Leff
Bak Aprai
Cox
Hampton
Nebr
O. P. Robinson
Judge Westover Denounces Grand Jury in Box Butte
Judge Westover condemns a Box Butte County grand jury after a nine day session. He orders nolle prosequi for all indictments and directs immediate prosecution by information in felony cases, condemning bias favoring the powerful. He asserts widespread juror corruption and urges integrity to safeguard rights of person and property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westover
Battle County
Box Butte County
Also Mentioned on This Page
Allen D. Rodgers
Box Butte County Wilson and Marshall Club
A. D. Rodgers
Alliance Fruit Company
Alliance Commercial Club
Bat
Butte County Wilson & Marstill Club
J. D. Emerick
Jay
R. A
Lawrence Acker
Columbus
C. F. O'Bannon
Seward
Oscar
Dick O
Bannon
O'Bannon
T. J. Raycroft
Aree
Edgemont
J. A. Trefney
Edgemont Express
H. Warn
Aneley
Nebraska
Prof
G. M. Burns
Prof. Burns
Mra. F. M. Broome
Des Moines
Second Ward
Alliance Fire Department
Penrose
E. Romig
Anex
J. D, Embrick
P. E, Romig
E. Pilkington
Emerick
Cagewell
Reuben E. Knight
D. McCormick Snyder
Db. Rodgers
HH. Vaughan
D. Emerick
Leonard E. Pilkington
Richard Waters
Frank &. Reddish
Arthur T. Lunn
Willis E. Spencer
William H. Swann
John R. Sneyder
McCormick
H. Vaughan
John R. Snyder
Frank D. McCormick
D. Rodgers
Joseph H. Vaughan
K. J. Stern
Hall & Graham
F. G. Rowley
Orlando
Swan Lake
Memoriam
J. E. White
District Court
W. H. Westover
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!