Important decision reverses earlier ruling on land entry
The General Land Office reverses a prior interior decision, upholds a local office ruling, and final proof is approved for Rule homestead entry No 011837 covering NE section 22 and NE and SW section 23, T 30 R 55 W Highland. Heirs previously contested after the entrant died before residence was established.
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General Land Office
Worrington
Secretary of the Interior
Highland
Heira
Allen G. Fisher
Supreme Court of the District of Columbia
Department
Fisher
Aged Man Suffering Stroke in Critical Condition
C. C. Stone, aged ninety, suffered a stroke on Saturday evening and lies in critical condition at the home of his daughter Mrs. Trumen Brown. Doctors say recovery is unlikely due to advanced age.
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C. Stone
Trumen Brown
Newberry Hardware Robbed In Early Evening Burglary
The Newberry hardware store was burglarized last evening through a rear plate glass window after which the culprits extinguished the interior light to avoid detection. An employee discovered the darkened store this morning and found merchandise missing though exact items were not yet known.
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Newberry Hardware
Alliance church union meeting sets tomorrow afternoon at United Presbyterian
The ladies societies of Alliance churches hold a quarterly union gathering tomorrow at 2:30 PM at United Presbyterian. The program features devotional service, talks on population statistics, liquor questions, tobacco issues, Mormonism, reforms, plus vocal and instrumental performances and a social hour with light refreshments. All women are invited.
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Ladies’ Societies
Alliance Churches
United Presbyterian Church
W. L. Torrence Porer
Detrett
Mise Burnett
Alliance
A. J. Mesa
Ponath
J. W. Reed
Burris
George Gaddis
Reading
Rachael Barrett
Ella Young
Mae Barnes
G. L. Fernald
Ruth Nation
Vera Spencer
Young Woman Elsie Hazen Dies at Home
Mrs. Elsie Hazen wife of Robert Hazen died at her home this morning after a three day illness. She was 21 years old and is survived by her husband her parents Mr and Mrs H C Boone three sisters and two brothers. Burial will be in Greenwood cemetery funeral arrangements pending. The death follows the loss of their one year old son a few weeks ago.
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Elsie Hazen
Robert Hazen
Aged Resident Cyrus Stone Dies After Illness
Cyrus Clark Stone, born March 5 1824 in Blount County Tennessee, died at 1 30 AM after apoplexy. He lived with daughter Mrs Trumen Brown at 720 Big Horn Avenue Alliance Nebraska, had in earlier life lived in Iowa and Nebraska. He married Nancy Sands in 1861 and left two children Cora Brown and Rose who died in infancy. Stone joined the United Presbyterian church and was noted for Bible study and devout faith.
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C. C. Stone
Trumen Brown
Big Horn Avenue
Cyrus Clark Stone
Blunt County
Tenn
Ainsworth
Washington County
Iowa
Nancy Sands
Cora A
Alliance
Rose
Stone
Nebraska
Brown
United Presbyterian Church
Brotherhood
Funeral services for Christian workers held at United Presbyterian
The funeral will be held from the United Presbyterian church on Wednesday April 29 at 10 30 a m. Interment will be made in Greenwood cemetery.
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Christian Workers
United Presbyterian Church
Greenwood Cemetery
Anniversary Observed by Local Odd Fellows Lodge
The ninety seventh anniversary of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows was observed by the local lodge with a service at the Christian church. About 150 members attended as Rev. Frank A. Woten spoke on Odd Fellowship principles grounded in scriptures. Music featured the choir and a vocal solo by Miss Sugden.
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Order of Odd Fellows
Christian Church
Frank A. Woten
Servian miner dies on train near Alliance
Vuko Zulevish of Monarch Wyoming, about 35, died on train No 42 just after leaving Alliance. Coroner Dr C E Slagle took charge, letters in his pockets identified him. A letter to the Servian Federation in New York and a note from Thermopolis spoke of illness and a wish to return home. Authorities seek his Monarch brother through the Wyoming Coal Mining Company.
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Vuko Zulevish
Monarch
Wyo
Alliance
George D. Darling
C. E. Slagle
C. Dana Carter
Thermopolis
Bright
New York City
Zulevish
Sheridan
Minneapolis
Old Country
Beng
Wyoming Coal Mining Company
Prep for Club Dinner in Western Nebraska Drive
Arrangements are nearly complete for the commercial club dinner on May 6. W. D. Fisher will attend as the new secretary, and the gathering aims to welcome him and unite club members to boost regional welfare. Invitations go to local commercial groups and northwestern towns, with many out-of-town visitors expected to discuss a cooperative campaign for western Nebraska development.
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Commercial Club
W. D. Fisher
Nebraska
Boys Confess to Robbery of Newberry Hardware Store
Two fourteen year old Alliante boys were arrested after confessing to breaking into the Newberry Hardware store Sunday night. They took knives and three automatic revolvers, attempted to sell the weapons to another boy who notified authorities. They are held at the city jail awaiting a hearing later today or tomorrow morning.
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Alliante
Newberry Hardware
Jalis
Riordan Attends Spanish War Veterans Reunion
Jack Riordan returned from Lincoln where the United Spanish War Veterans held a well attended reunion. He will speak to the local camp tonight. Passenger train No 44 was delayed about forty five minutes at Newcastle due to a freight derailment nearby.
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Jack Riordan
Lincoln
United Spanish War Veterans
Mr. Riordan
Newcastle
Testimonial Praise for Fisher Leaves Norfolk Club
The Norfolk Press republishes flattering tributes to W. D. Fisher, secretary of the Norfolk Commercial Club, who has resigned and will move to Alliance about May 1. Several comments describe his integrity and contributions during the past year.
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Norfolk Press
W. D. Fisher
Commercial Cub
Norfolk
Alliance
Fisher
Fisher Departure Praised by Norfolk Leaders
Letters praise the tireless and ambitious Fisher, arguing Norfolk cannot afford to lose him. Supporters call him a live wire, a valuable asset worth up to 2000 to the town, and note his strong welcome to newcomers. They describe his resignation as a blow to the city.
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Norfolk
Fisher
J. W. Morley
L. A. Setchell
Obscure Yet Generous Helpers In Civic Life
The piece honors small donors like Clinkenbeard who give from modest means to support neighbors. It contrasts them with wealthy benefactors and argues true sacrifice comes from the widow’s mite rather than large but self congratulatory gifts. Poet Walt Mason extols plain charity and faith-based lending to the Lord.
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Old Clinkenbeard
Croesus
William
Walt Mason
In the Garden Come Into the Garden Maud Poem Fragment
A fragment from a verse invites Maud to come into the garden while springtime is abroad. The text hints at a domestic, intimate scene framed by a narrator addressing Maud from a comfortable setting.
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Maud
Come to the Garden and Labor With Wal Mason
A whimsical 1914 verse urges readers to toil in the garden despite pests hail and weariness. It invites Maud to shed luxury and join in digging, planting, and tending the soil with gloves and a sprinkling can. The piece humorously notes crop woes from cutworms chinch bugs and potato bugs.
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Adam
Maud
Walt Mason
The
Adams Newspaper Service
ABE MATIN Joins Gasoline Exchange Reform Club
ABE MATIN Tilford, a charter member of the Elite Suit Club, has taken out a demi and joined the Gasoline Exchange. Some folks laugh when they're kicked and frown when they dance. Another style of four-fushin' applauding imitates a star you never saw. A crank always starts something.
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Tilford
Moots
Elite Suit Club
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Ments
Jennie Sugden
Beatrice Pate
International Harvester
International Harvester Company of America
Crawford
Deering McCormick
Milwaukee
Servian
Riordan
Studebaker
F. O. B. Alliance
Lowry & Henry Speedway Garage
Abe Matin
Bell Telephone
Nebraska Telephone Company
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