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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1909
Page
1
Classified notes include a help wanted request for a woman to do washing at 208 E Railroad St and a credit disclaimer from A B Burkett. Also an invitation to attend Grand Island Business College in Nebraska with a winter term and catalog by mail.
Tamales prepared by George Munshi of 112 Sweetwater Ave available for delivery anywhere in the city. Family trade a specialty with prompt service. phone 458.
An OCR fragment advertises estimates for cement walks and blocks by J J Vance in Alliance Nebraska, plus a sled promotion for Flexible Flyer with a request to include age and a postal card to W J Davis in New York. The notice targets boys and girls and mentions quick earnings.
Burretta Emeracn of Bingham Nebraska offers several dozen young chickens ready for frying or roasting. Birds weigh from 4 to 7 pounds and are priced at 4 dollars per dozen.
Repair work has secured a practical mechanic who will be permanently based here and provide repairs and parts for all machines. Do not trust traveling repairmen. Phone 149. Geo. D. Darling.
J. B. Strickler, surveyor for the Sanborn Map Co., began work this week on a new fire map for Alliance. The project, long needed, will aid in equalizing insurance rates and may be completed by Christmas.
The regular monthly gathering of the Commercial Club is set for Monday evening December 13 at 8 00 pm. Members and interested citizens are urged to attend to discuss Alliance growth and welfare and plan for the State Board of Education visit on January 3 to review the location of the New Normal School.
The Alliance Herald argues it is the premier western Nebraska advertising medium due to large circulation among reliable customers, rejects undercutting rates for outsiders, and favors home merchants. It claims outside ads fail to serve the community and defends its policy of publishing only locally relevant goods and services.
The North Platte Valley area backs Alliance in the contest for the state normal school location. Scotts Bluff and neighboring counties voice nearly unified support, with Alliance favored due to railway access as the state board of education considers applicants including Alliance Chadron Craw ford and Ainsworth before year’s end.
Beout Two numbers of the Alliance High School monthly The Spud have been issued and well received by patrons and exchanges. December issue will be larger with a Christmas design in colors and promoted as strong advertisement for the town. orders urged before the week ends.
Rev. J. M. Huston starts his second year at Alliance Baptist next Sunday. The year just closed was prosperous with thirty-five new members, including three received last evening, fourteen by baptism, eleven by letter, and two by Christian experience. An anniversary sermon is planned.
Newsroom staff appeal to readers and patrons for help in gathering and processing items as the paper plans to publish during a hectic season. They request cooperation in securing news, notices, and various details to ensure timely production.
Within the last week of two, Mrs L C Thomas assisted as a temporary stenographer and bookkeeper not a regular office employee. Her clerical skills and help in securing local news improved The Herald department significantly.
A home talent concert will be held at the First Presbyterian church tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock. All are invited for a musical treat that will repay them. Admission is 1 cent and free for age groups.
Mrs. Sarah P. Huston born March 4 1821 in New Brunswick died of apoplexy yesterday at her grandson A R Towner's Alliance home. A Baptist since 1832 she leaves relatives and friends. Funeral and burial planned in Trempealeau Wisconsin with her son in law and daughter traveling with the body.
A new musical comedy drama titled The Girl from U S A features a vivacious American heroine in scenes across Paris Constantinople and China. The production, praised by other cities' press, arrives at the Phelan Opera House on Wednesday December 1 with a talented company and a fine chorus.
The Herald thanks L. C. Thomas for help with ads including the Blackfoot Investment two page spread. The note praises his advertising talent and says his real estate success stems from his skill in promoting listings.
Mr Alexander L Fletcher of Dixon Nebraska and Miss Susie J Hopkins of Hemingford were united in marriage by Rev Dr Bogue on December 5 19 9. Fletcher is a hardware merchant from Dixon and the bride hails from Box Butte county. They will reside in Dixon. Congratulations are extended for prosperity and happiness.
The Model Candy Kitchen announces its opening today and invites customers to visit as they review their stock.
R Simmons announces the relocation of a large stock of millinery and ladies furnishings to the Denton Building at 315 Box Butte Avenue inviting ladies to inspect handmade drawn work and woods for the holiday trade.
Sunday marks the first anniversary of the present pastorate. A sermon will be delivered at 7 30 PM after a baptism preceded service. Special music will accompany both services and all are welcome.
Regular services set for next Sunday with Fairview at 11 a.m. and Berea at 3 p.m. Unity church closing for re fittings after next Sunday. A Ladies' Aid organized at Unity and now meeting weekly. Valley services held in the school house for the rest of winter due to church access issues.
Morning and evening services proceed as usual. During the turning service a lesson from Gideon's Band will be taken, outlining the group's teachings and aims.
Morning program titled Great Drops of Blood features a subject discussion. Evening event titled A Voyage in an Old Fashioned Air Ship promises an atmospheric lecture and Prof. G. H. Williams will perform a trombone solo at the service.
The entry notes next Sunday's sermon in the evening on Christ an Enigma and the topic God Desires the Salvation of All. It also mentions Sunday school and Christian Endeavor as usual activities.
The Alliance Creamery pays two cents per pound for cream in a surprising farm market move. Local dairy suppliers report strong demand and steady takings despite the low rate offered by the processor.
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