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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1920
Page
1
The forecast calls for generally fair conditions with cooler air and diminishing winds through Saturday. Partly cloudy skies May give way to brighter afternoon periods with light winds and near normal temperatures in the Alliances vicinity.
A county court issued a warrant Tuesday for Clarence E. Lyons accused in a complaint of cashing three worthless checks at the Alliance hotel. Sheriff Miller arrested Lyons and the matter was promptly adjusted.
County Judge Tash awarded Dr. Everett B. O Keefe $44 after Simon Spry paid $50 on a $125 bill for dental work. Spry argued the full amount reflected a charitable gift, but the judge ruled the remaining balance due after costs.
A civil service examination for clerk carrier will be held at the Alliance post office on August 28. Complete information about qualifications salary and vacancies may be obtained from the local secretary at the PS office.
Former Nebraska potash promoter L F Hulen sues Joseph Feldman in Denver for 12500 dollars alleging inducement to form Feldman's Dandruff Remedy partnership. Hulen invested 2000 dollars, provided funds, claims Feldman failed to supply the formula and profits, seeks返 repayment plus 10000 dollars anticipated profits.
The Fashion Shop plans a September showing at the Imperial of a thousand feet of film from the Chicago fashion revue. The reel features couture gowns and settings from leading American fashion, noting America’s recent rise as a style stage alongside Paris. Exact date to be announced.
The York Rotary Club plans a picnic at the city park on August 26 inviting Lincoln Alliance Grand Island Hastings Aurora and Columbus. The day features games entertainment cats at the park a dance at Hotel Mc Cloud in the evening.
Miss Celah Rodgers of Chicago now heads the millinery department at the W. R. Harper department store. She brings bat selling experience and is noted as a designer of high merit.
The Young People Mission Circle of the Christian church plans a meeting Monday evening August 23 at the home of Mr and Mrs Leslie A Hall 308 Box Butte with Mrs Hall as hostess. Mrs L J Epler leads.
The Rebekahs will entertain tonight at Fred Herbaugh's home on Missouri avenue for Mesdames Blain Peterson and Phillips.
Several hundred Box Butte county farmers visited the Better Farming exhibit car at Burlington station to learn about dry land farming and farm efficiency. The car showcased model farms, grain and seed exhibits, windbreaks, silos, dairy and livestock emphasis, plus free farm marketing services and seed listings.
County attorney Lee Basye encounters a 260 pound giant who wants a peace bond against a neighbor who mocked him and photographed his house. Basye explains a homeowner's right to expel intruders and the man vows to educate the neighbor with future visits.
Lloyd Thomas and his wife spend a day fishing on the Niobrara River, enjoying a quiet excursion away from the town. The couple reports calm waters and good luck with their catches as they test seasoned lines and simple tackle.
Box Butte County commissioners terminated a nine day session by rejecting over 1400 pounds in claims from precinct assessing boards. Officials cited no legal authority for appointing such boards, despite a state circular suggesting possible assistance. The attorney general advised that no statute authorizes paying two assistants to the county assessor for land valuation duties.
Police hunt for A H Trimble former employee of John Wallace on forgery charges after four checks drawn on Wallace were cashed last Saturday. Trimble departed on Saturday night. One $45 check was honored. three $30 checks were cashed at local merchants.
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