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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1916
Page
5
Christian church ladies promote a wholesale bazaar at Reddish Hall on May 5 and 6 with lunch served both days. Mentions of locals attending, business visits by George Mickle and M. M. Reynolds, and related community notices from Alliance Nebraska.
Alliance records reveal a $2500 mortgage held by H A Dubuque on Ben J Sallows across 1916. a $192 mortgage from 1915 remains, and accusations claim Sallows falsified ownership and mortgage disclosures in a sworn 1916 affidavit. Editorials attack the editor as forgetful and deceitful, with scathing letters from L A Berry and local notices.
The Choral Club and Men n Glee Club plan an Edison Disc concert Monday after practice inviting members to bring a friend. Mrs. J H Shaw hosted last Friday for sister in law Mrs J W Light's birthday with about eighteen guests. About fifty attended a Methodist church parlor party hosted by the Bie Brothers with lively entertainment and ample refreshments. The Knights of Columbus annual ball drew two hundred guests with music by Muale under Mrs Wiker and ample punch. Degree of Honor members to be entertained at Mrs Albert Renswold’s home next Saturday. Methodial Ladies Aid enjoyed a pleasant afternoon with Mrs W E Lotepetch for home missionary day and mite box opening. Miss Lacey O Virien hosted a theatre party Saturday evening then a dinner at Brennan's drug store. An important Guild meeting is set for next Wednesday at the parish house to elect officers. Announcements issued for the marriage of Miss Margaret Shaw to Frank J Was next Monday at St Matthews Church with a reception at the bride’s home.
The Christian church choir plans a Friday night gathering at Mrs. Fred Campbell's home to honor director John Havlik and others who aided last Sunday's program. Refreshments will be served as hosts extend thanks for the assistance.
The Christian Endeavor of the Presbyterian church held its regular monthly meeting at Rev. Lewis McIntyre's home on Monday April 24. Officers elected for the next year include President Frank Rowe Vice President Jay H Vance Secretary Jennie Maine Treasurer Ethel James Pianist Emma James Committees were appointed and plans laid for new work. An enjoyable evening followed.
The Woman's Club will be entertained at Mrs Zella Johnsons home next Friday afternoon with discussion on Home Economies. An original Ode to Spring will greet members and table talks follow on The Flower Garden by Mrs Highland and The Vegetable Garden by Mrs Tash. Exchange of seeds plants etc closes with club quartet music.
Masters Richard Charles and Harold Smith plan a pink and white party for friends at Mrs. Joe Smiths home with dainty place cards and refreshments. List of guests includes James Hunter Dick Eubanks Francia Kriest Helen Stark and others. The Young Ladies Union of Ma church will host the Hig Brothers class at Mrs. W S Achesons house tomorrow night following a prior contest between the young men to raise funds for the Methodist hospital in Omaha.
City of Alliance invites sealed proposals from contractors for a reinforced concrete 500000 gallon reservoir and interconnecting pipelines. Estimated costs list 8754 for the reservoir and 1350 for pipelines. Bids due May 16 1916. Plans available from city water office or Grant Fulton Lincoln.
A. M. Cosner announces resignation effective May 1 after three months in charge of Foster Lumber Company's yard. He will relocate to Shelton Nebraska to operate a moving picture show and confectionery. The Herald notes continued advertising opportunities and health update on Attorney T. F. Gilman, recovering in Rochester Minnesota.
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