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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1903
Page
1
City authorities ban all near the hospital of detention without permission. Violators will be prosecuted. Mayor Louis Burcusensretx warns of full legal action for breach of quarantine.
Rev Dr E C Horn presents an illustrated lecture on China and Her People at the M E church tomorrow night. Admission is free and the set of pictures is loaned for this week only by an eastern friend. All invited to view this portrayal of the land with one quarter of the world’s population. A collection is asked.
Describes purchase options for a five room cottage including a new range brussels carpets writing desk book case and library furniture ready for immediate possession. Also notes Dr Reynolds dentist now in Sears building and weekly cream buying at Wilson's second hand store The Empire and a sale of an easy running cream separator by W E Spencer agent for Hygeia Creamery Co. plus Rowan's fresh graham flour.
Dr J R Taggart D V S offers complete treatment for equine diseases and dental work with guaranteed results. Located north of Palace Livery, contact Pho 101 for appointments.
Local notes record visits and trips including A C Bingham in Platte Valley and Mrs Irvine in Lincoln. Families travel to Hastings Crow Agency Denver and Berlin. A city court cash intake totals 266.95 for July. A new skating rink planned by Jules Zbinden and A Blackburn with upgraded ball bearing skates.
On Tuesday morning the 264th successor of Peter was elected Joseph Sarto archbishop of Venice, to be known as Pius X. The selection signals a compromise among candidates and is welcomed by European capitals, notably France, easing tensions with the Italian government.
An alarm from Corneal's saloon at about one this morning triggered the new fire bell. The hose wagon arrived swiftly, the fire was extinguished in minutes, and the crew reset by thirty five minutes. Authorities note possible incendiary origin but praise the speedy action that saved nearby businesses.
Andrew J. Engstrom bridge foreman for HB & M was killed while riding his velocipede on the Sheridan division near Crow Agency. He lived twenty minutes after the crash misjudging a headlight for a switch light. A longtime B and M employee known in Alliance, he leaves a widow residing at Edgemont. Remains likely to be brought to Wilbur Nebraska for burial.
In a lively game the local ladies, wearing bloomers, faced Alliance’s team and were praised for their spirit as they lost 5 to 2. The match drew cheers though Alliance won, while the crowd admired the players and the occasion.
A Sunday afternoon game between the K. of Ma and M. W. of A's featured pregame bravado and Mayor Buechsenstein as umpire. Five innings were planned and the contest showed many errors, delivering more amusement to spectators than players. Final score 14 to 10 in favor of K. P s.
Little Francis Lockwood was dragged by a horse attached to her father's delivery wagon and fell. The wagon wheels passed over her, inflicting a serious scalp wound but no lasting harm was feared as she recovers. Hanford Green and wife traveled from their ranch to Sheridan county to buy supplies. Mrs. Green purchased a Newberry buggy for use in the ladies aid on Wednesdays.
Miss Pease returns from Omaha as Norris & Rowe circus train of eight cars travels from Newcastle to Crawford. General Manderson's party uses special car to Hot Springs while Western Union's G W Trown plans Aug 14 return. Stock shipments start. five trains Thursday three today three tomorrow. Conductor Hamilton leads first section of No 41 into Alliance amid heavy travel.
A H Post of Lincoln preaches at Canton Augusta in the morning and afternoon. See Humphrey for picture framing upholstery and furniture repairing.
Fred Morris a army deserter and horse thief was arrested in thin city by Sheriff Reed on Tuesday. Waters Moore a Fort Logan deserter was captured by the same sheriff yesterday. Sheriff Kennedy of Buffalo Wyoming arrived and took Mortis back tonight while Sheriff Reed transported Moore to Fort Robinson.
Monday afternoon at the M. E. parsonage Dr. Horo officiated as Harry J. Fly married Miss J. Emma Zook. The couple reside in Lakeside and received congratulations from Tre Hirnaun along with wishes for happiness and prosperity.
The Auburn Telephone Company plans four new switch boards for Alliance providing automatic ringing devices and higher capacity for phones. Alliance’s telephone system is noted for utility and moderate charges.
The Chicago Live Stock World notes hull tips on corn from shippers at the yards. They agree that prospects for more than half a crop are grim with corn in Missouri north reportedly cut low and patchy.
Rev. Jeffers spoke at Wednesday devotionals and Rev. Horn read from his Around the World paper. New pupils include Hagel Furman and others. ex-Supt Burke resigns to focus on missionary work. The Weslayan male quartette performs next Tuesday, and Gov Mickey lectures on Character Building.
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