Alliance Wins 1916 Convention for Post M
Alliance Post M delegates announce the 1916 convention will be held in Alliance. Officers are elected with Walter Snapp as secretary treasurer and Roy Strong on the board of directors. A civic cleanup plea urges residents to participate in a town wide cleanup week to improve health and appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alliance
Post M
Omaha
Eagh
Guthrie
Brooks
Homer T. Wilson
W. R R. Gilchrist
Grand Island
Roy Jackson
Lincoln
H. A. Webbert
Kearney
W. D. Eck
A. A. Kofer
York
Charlies L. Hopper
Walter Snapp
George F. Wolz
Fremont
R. E. Gilmore
W. C. Alexander
Hastings
H. G. Hoel
Robert Newman
Good Roads
Public Utilities
Roy Strong
Government ownership of railroads debated by Alliance and Ogallala
Alliance and Ogallala meet in the high school assembly room for a post series debate on the resolution government should own and operate railroads. The winner earns a state debate slot in Lincoln on May 14. Admission 25 cents. Judges include Supt. Marrs, Dean Stockdale, and Supt. Matheny. Music by the high school orchestra during intermission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alliance
Ogallala
Lincoln
Marrs
Bridgeport
Dean Stockdale
Chadron Normal
Matheny
Scottsbluff
Cleanup and Paintup Week announced in Alliance
The article urges residents to participate in the annual Cleanup and Paintup Week from April 26 to May 1 in Alliance. Citizens are asked to clean their entire property, including yards, buildings, and outbuildings, to keep the town clean and prevent pest problems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alliance
Anyay
PRESS CONVENTION TO TOUR NEBRASKA BY SPECIAL TRAIN
Nebraska press association votes to hold 1916 convention on a special train touring western Nebraska. The trip from Grand Island will visit North Platte Sidney Bridgeport Scottsbluff Gering Alliance and Grand Island with stops for entertainment in several towns.
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Nebraska State Press Association
Alliance
Lloyd Thomas
Omaha
Nebraska Press Association
Nebraska
Grand Island
Union Pacific
North Platte
Sidney
Bridgeport
Scottsbluff
Gering
Eunice Haskine
Stella Presa
Eueste
Plans for Reservoir Planned by City Council
A special meeting discussed erecting a 500000 gallon concrete reservoir on city property near the light plant. Mayor Romig appointed Kibble and Davis to travel to Lincoln and Grand Island to obtain details, returning with definite plans. The project aims to secure summer water supply as pressure has varied in recent years with extensive lawn and tree planting planned.
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Romig
Kibble and
Davis
Lincoln
Grand Island
Cleaning services for Lace Curtains Sofa Pillows and More
See Mrs. Zebrang for cleaning and pressing Lace Curtains Sofa Pillows and Fancy Work. Alliance Cleaning Works contact number 58 Residence phone 287 19 tf 5420
Williams to Establish Alliance Headquarters
J. L. Williams, a Broken Bow real estate agent, arrived in Alliance last Thursday and plans to base his operations here this spring and summer. He specializes in Wheatland irrigated lands, and his proposition is already drawing local interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alliance
J. L. Williams
Broken Bow
Tailor Re dyes Tango Suit for Mrs Zebrung
Mrs Zebrung seeks restoration of a tango suit or coat with re dye to restore color and fresh appearance. The affected garment will be treated to recapture original tone and look, returning it to wearable condition.
Norton Sells New Car to Bayard Young Businessman
W. W. Norton drove to Bayard on Tuesday in a new automobile he sold to L. F. Flower, a young local businessman. Norton returned by train today.
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W. W. Norton
Bayard
L. F. Flower
Mr. Norton
Clean Up and Paint Up Days Proclaimed in Alliance
Mayor Penrose E Romig proclaims April 26 to May 1 1915 as Clean Up and Paint Up Days in Alliance Nebraska Box Butte inviting all citizens to cooperate to clean garbage and rubbish repaint buildings and improve alleys and yards to help Alliance be known as the cleanest and best city in the West
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Remrose E. Romig
Alliance
Box Butte County
State of
Nebraska
Fiwest
Desperate pursuit nets seventeen hoboes at Alliance
A city and county sweep jailed seventeen hoboes after a house and box car burglary report. Three box car suspects were captured near a railroad yard when officers fired a warning shot. Several Mexicans and other foreigners were among those detained and later expelled from town. The natatorium project gained jail labor as city authorities declared war on the ailing migrant population.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cox
Chef Jeffers
Kish
Burlington
Phillips
Chas. Hill
Jeffers
Sherif Cox
Evangelistic Meetings by Billy Nickerson At A. M. E. Church
Evangelist Billy Nickerson, head of Nickerson Evangelistic Company, lectures in Alliance for the A. M. E. church. Despite small numbers, locals are urged to support the revival morally financially and spiritually. Street meetings planned for the afternoon at the A. M. E. church. Also an ad promotes lawn trees at 18 to 28 cents with phone number.
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Billy” Nickerson
Nickerson Evangelistic Company
United States
Canada
Alliance and Vicinity
A. M. E. Church
Splendid Alliance Concert Delights Local Audience
The Alliance School of Music presented a two part concert at the Phelan opera house featuring a Breton Folk Songs program by a mixed quartet Misa Burnett Mrs Hershman Harry Zickert and Camille Nohe. Camille Noire impressed with The Ruby Necklace while Miss Burnett and Mr Zickert received praise for dramatic expression and vocal skill. The orchestra and t he second part offered latest numbers under Director Ralph R Uniacke and audience enjoyed a high grade recital with strong harmony throughout.
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Alliance
Alliance School of Music
Phelan Opera House
Misa Burnett
Camille Noire
Miss Burnett
Zickert
Ralph R. Uniacke
School of Music
Married at Sidney Alliance Couple Springs a Surprise
George Breckner and Catherine Frelmuth wed in a quiet ceremony at the Sidney Alliance church surprising many friends and relatives who learned of the marriage after the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Breckner
Catherine Frelmuth
Sid ney couple wed at St Patrick's Catholic Church
A wedding in Sidney Nebr at St Patrick's Catholic Church on Thursday April 165 united the daughter of Mr and Mrs Wolf Frelmuth with the son of Mr and Mrs William Breeckner both of Alliance. The couple will reside in Cheyenne Wyoming.
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St. Patrick's Catholic Church
Sidney
Nebr
Wolf Frelmuth
William Breeckner
Alliance
Cheyenne
Wyo
Keeler Coursey Co Receives New Ford Sedan in Alliance
The Keeler Coursey Co received another Ford carload Tuesday, adding to a prior shipment last Thursday. The new Ford Sedan is described as the classiest item in Alliance and is touted by Mr. Coursey as unmatched locally. This is the first Sedan to arrive in Alliance, drawing interest from auto enthusiasts across the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keeler-Coursey Co
Coursey
ReckGetsJudgement In Suit Against Alliance School District
Lang C Reck won a verdict against the Alliance School District awarding $1,000 for the first of two claims and $70.47 on the second, with $960 awarded on a petition seeking $1,900. The dispute centered on brick type for a Central school building, alleged contract for Edgemont brick but switched to Denver brick per a construction supervisor's order. Witnesses for both sides included A S Mate and others while Reck and attorneys represented the parties in Omaha.
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Lang C. Reck Va
Alliance
Beck
Denver
Edgemont
A. 8. Mote
Central School
Mote
Reck
A. 5S
Wm. Mitchell
Boyd & Metz
Alttorney Connell
Omaha
Rattling 6000 Ad Promotes Mol ling Store
The Herald highlights a full page Mol ling advertisement praising the store as stock strong and priced to cut costs. Management and staff are praised for courtesy and helpfulness. The week’s sale is described as a genuine money saver with first class bargains.
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Herald
George A. Molring
Molling
Alliance School of Music faculty hosts post concert evening
The Alliance School of Music faculty entertained last evening honoring participants from the two part concert last Friday. Members performed several selections then served refreshments. About twenty attendees reported an excellent time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alliance School of Music
Lincoln Baptist invites public to sermons by Rev J D Collins
The Rev J D Collins of Lincoln will speak at the Baptist church next Sunday morning and evening. A cordial invitation to attend the services is extended to the public. George E Morphy, Pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Collins
Lincoln
The
Baptists of
Nebraska
Baptist Church
Alliance Boy Scout movement resumes spring activity
The Alliance council of the Boy Scouts of America held a 6 o clock dinner at the Alliance Cafe with Rev. C S Baker elected president and A V Gavin as vice president. Eight scout masters were named and H J Young scheduled a noon luncheon meeting for scout masters to continue training and invite others to join.
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Boys’ Scout Movement In Alliance
Alliance Branch
Boy Scout Movement of America
Alliance Cafe
O. 8. Baker
C. BE. Lamon
E.G. Laing
H. J. Young
W. O. Lewis
Rev. McIntyre
Charles Spacht
A. V. Gavin
W. R. Pate
L. Clements
Jhon W. Thomas
al Hance
W. M. Seel
Baker
Boy Scouts
Boy's Leg Torn Off In Buggy Accident
A ten year old boy, Vern Scott of Belmont addition, lost most of his left leg when his foot caught in a buggy wheel while trying to ride home. He was rushed to the hospital where Dr. Copsey amputated above the knee. The family and neighbors express deep sympathy as the boy slowly heals to face life as a cripple.
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Vernon
J. M. Scott
Belmont Addition
J. C. Markham
Earl Reed
Mr. Reed
Mr. Markham
Copsey
Markham
Scott
Newberry
Altho Be
Alliance
House Robbed Sunday in Quiet Neighborhood
The home of Mrs. Richard Wat king was broken into Sunday evening between 7:30 and 8:30 while the family motored. About $100 in cash and goods including old coins, silverware, rings, watches, and jewelry were taken. Police arrested several suspects but recovered nothing.
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Richard Watking
Trip to Broadwater by F. J. Was and J. E. Rice
F. J. Was and J. E. Rice made an auto trip to Broadwater in Morrill county on Tuesday traveling in the forenoon and returning in the afternoon the same day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broadwater
F. J. Was
J. E. Rice
Morrill County
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Alliance and
Bayard Man
Penrose E. Romig
George E. Morphy
Boy Scout Organization
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