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!
This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1920
Page
8
Joseph Zapfen and Mrs. Lillie Retherford were married Monday by County Judge Tash. The couple will reside on a farm near Borea.
Members of Box Butte en campment plan a picnic at the city park Thursday afternoon and evening August 19. All branches of the order and their families are invited. Indies are asked to bring well-filled baskets. Supper at 6 30 will allow all to attend. A good time is assured.
Mrs Fred Carlson and guests hosted a miscellaneous shower Monday evening at Miss Josephine Ganson s home for Miss Francis Nolan. The celebration honored her upcoming marriage to Rt A McCormick of Madison Wisconsin with twenty four attendees.
A guide advises shoppers to visit and browse before deciding, suggesting time to compare options and choose with confidence.
The column lists names of residents and visitors including the Waddells of Lincoln and former Alliance residents. It mentions shopping at Highland Holloway Co with ads for corsets and furs, a surprise party for Mr. Judevine, and Rev. A J Kearns leaving for Loup City Nebraska to attend to family duties before resuming duties by August 29.
The Wilson family thanks friends for sympathy and acts of kindness during their grief after the death of Mrs. Cecil Wilson. Also noted are thanks from Cecil C. Wilson and family and from several relatives including Mrs. Julia Higgins and others.
Residents petition the county to file an injunction against Alliance taxing actions, claiming unconstitutional inclusion in the city. Council debate centers on water promises and redress, with mixed responses from members.
Mayor Rodgers defended limited funds and rejected east side calls for rapid water service. He proposed extending mains two blocks on Missouri Mississippi and Yellowstone to cover many signers, noting new east end homes raised property values. Weaver argued more growth would come with water, with an estimated six thousand dollar cost and sixty day pipe delivery delay. East siders debated who would receive water while deputies expressed contentment with their own supply.
The discussion focused on whether the east side would next be added or if another area would be chosen. He was reassured that there would be no double crossing or reversal of plans.
E R R case left worker injured after an arch bar dropped on Monday. High prices on girls dresses and summer underwear at Highland Holloway Co. Illness and bereavement cause several layoffs. A. M. Hall visits Omaha before returning home. Brakeman P A Wellingham to return from Milan after two weeks with parents.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.