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Newspaper

Alliance Herald

Location

Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1903

Page

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Death of Nellie Crofoot at Georgie Palmer's resort.

A seventeen year old, Nellie Crofoot, died of blood poisoning after a troubled life. The funeral was held at the M. E. church with Rev. Horn officiating. Her family ties span Aurora Nebraska California Omaha and Council Bluffs. The writer calls for charity and warns against the temptations and harsh judgments that shadowed her young life. Ora and Eva Vanberg returned to Aurora yesterday.

Nellie Crofoot Georgie Palmer M. E. Church Horn Nellie Crofcot Aurora Neb State Insane Asylum Lincoln Nellie California Omaha Council Bluffs Uoder Magdalen

Alliance News Highlights Local Visits and Events

A crowded week of social visits and travels fills Alliance. Residents like Floyd Hively, Albert Marlene, A H Hauck and families journey to Hot Springs and Deadwood, while Mr. and Mrs. Parker celebrate a new daughter. Community figures attend services, theatre, and church lectures as rain cools a hot spell. A brakeman, Robert Blair, suffers a serious arm injury in a coupling accident on No. 49.

Robert Blair Mr. Blair

A Hitch in the Date State Board Arrives in Alliance

The State Normal Board arrived in Alliance yesterday due to a misaddressed letter causing the visit to shift from Friday to Thursday. The trip’s timing altered the schedule and prompted confusion about events planned in the city.

State Normal Board Alliance Alliance Thorsday

School board visit to Alliance sparks city display

The state board of education toured Alliance on the western Nebraska trek to locate a site for a new normal school. A misaddressed letter led to a delayed meeting, but local citizens welcomed the delegation with a dinner at Hotel Charters and a city tour. The board later moved on to Broken Bow to weigh site options, with Alliance touting its offer and growth potential.

State Board of Education Alliance Nebraska Fowler S.M. Styser Ira Reed L. A. Berry Geo. Clark Opera House Broken Bow Wideawake Nebraka

Opera House Friday Night Delights Audience Lacked Size

The dramatic entertainment at the opera house featured Prof. Harry Duoning whose violin selections impressed attendees. Mr. Mitchell displayed polished elocution with notable delivery of The Moneyless Man.

Opera House Harry Duoning Mitchell

Lightning Ruins Rodgers Ranch Destroying Barn and Livestock

J A Rodgers, brother of a townsman, lost his barn and all livestock nine miles south of Alliance during a Sunday night storm. Six horses perished instantly when lightning struck the barn, and grain, harness, and other items were destroyed by fire with no insurance to cover the total loss. The property represented years of frugality and economy.

J. A. Rodgers Alliance Rodgers

Lightning Strikes Home. Family Survives Dramatic Blast

In a Tuesday electrical storm the southeast town residence of C D Elliott was struck by lightning. Mrs Elliott and daughters Irene Caroline and Kathleen were in the same room with Caroline sewing when a lamp on the machine ignited by the bolt. The blast hacked plaster from walls, but the lamp remained intact and the family escaped injury aside from shock. Other nearby houses were visited but sustained no serious damage.

C.D. Elliott Caroline Ellett Elliott

Boss on Pike's Peak Hints at Hay Fever Relief

Editor J J Harrigan, Tae Henanp Alliance Neb., joins hay fever sufferers on Pike s Peak 14 147 feet up. O Keefe reports snowballing and improved health after high altitude and a lightning storm injuring a trainman but not fatally. Bishop Scanell to conduct confirmation and oversee church welfare in Alliance.

O'Keefe Tw Heraco Colorado Tue Hexano “Gang Pike's Peak J. J. Harrigan Charitén Jows T. J. O'Keefe Tae Henanp Alliance Neb McBrayer Josh Father Galvin Omaha Scanell Holy Rosary

Jolly Della Pringle to Appear with Della Pringle Co

The Della Pringle company brings twelve performers and new emenery to the opera house. Popular prices 50 35 and 25 cents apply. Reserved seats on sale at Holsten's beginning tomorrow Saturday.

Della Pringle Co Holsten’s

Advertising Rates For Tur Hevaco Column

Advertisers are charged a rate per line for first insertions and a separate rate per line for subsequent insertions. Tur Hevaco boasts the largest circulation in the city and county among Alliance papers.

Tur Hevaco Alliance

Forest Lumber Co Storm Windows and Doors Ad

Flooded with options Forest Lumber Co advertises storm windows and doors for homes and businesses. Offers installation services and service guarantees for exterior protection against weather. Local company promotes durable frames and energy efficiency with seasonal specials.

Forest Lumber Co

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Ranchiven Hayser Alliance Grocery Dre. Khthamtioh Ora Eva Vanberg Floyd Hively Albert Marlene Hot Springs A. H. Hauck Sister Deadwood G. W. Parker A.N. Haskin M. Dunham Custer Mr. Duncan Lulu Letha Watson Briton & Parker Ranch E. L. Hawkins Denver Rockies W. H. Maple Grace Maple Chicago W. H. Maple Jr John Morris Chadron O. DeChapin Miniatare Karl Swanholm Wahoo News Printz Henrietta Albert Pearson Holy Land Jerusalem Bethlehem Della Pringle Opera Della Col. Wisner Bayard Transcript Wisner Mrs. Straw Lakeside Straw W R. Akers Westervelt Scotts Bluff Republican County Kent Sheridan County Rushville Recorder Thos. O'Keefe Clinton Iowa John O'Keefe Frank K. Ranch H. H. Belwood Andrews Tyson Pete McCann J. 8. Gray Pennell Jas Kirk Soap Manufacturing Co J. B. Gray Peonell Guernsey Tne Board of Education George Rogers Wm. K. Fowlers Peter Mortensen Thos. J. Majors Peru Ht. A. Tawney Pierce Luther P. Ludden Jas. E. Delzell Lexington Josie Sallie Gammon Sallie Rashville Recorder Bartlet Richards Ellsworth Smithe City Bort Mir John Pendergast Mrs. Fleming Aid Society The Elizabeth Smith Crawford Ridgell Solution Box Butte County C. A. Newberry Breonan Ranch Mrs. Newberry Barnes Hila Grand Hemingford Eikner Atst Dr. Eikner Valentine A. G. Fisher Dawes County W. T. Wills Boyd County Wheeler First Presbyterian Church C. Sexton Sloan Rodgersville Winnie Wats Sand Hill W. A. Akers J. W North Park Colo CW. Wood Sheridan Coal Co C. W Charley the Baptist Church G. C. Jeffers Man Father C. E Kicker Chadron Times Heraco J. T. Evans East Singer Sewing Machine Company Boss Jolly Della Pringle Acheson Rowan Allen, Dential Thornton Reddish Thornton's Wanrino Geo. G. Gadsby Mags J. Steam Humphrey Cook Optician Bellwood Barry House Dr. Reynolds Sears Geo G. Gadsby A. F. Snyder Rumer Mr. Quivey Fexi Ada Lounsavey Ash A. Blackburn
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