12 Dec 1912
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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1912
Page
1
The article notes Alliance selected as the seat of a new bishopric and reports that Very Rev Father Mc Namara is to be recognized in connection with the establishment.
Catholic circles in Alliance expect a diocesan shift from Kearney to Alliance. Fr. Wolfe of Grand Island is rumored to become bishop, with a brothers school for boys planned and the old parsonage possibly repurposed for the school. Rev Donnelly, current pastor, would gain significant credit if the change occurs this month.
Kids in Alliance prepare a Christmas box for Grandparents Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Watts of Rogersville Missouri. Mr. Watts, turning 77 on New Year’s Day, is noted as a pioneer hunter in the Rockies and Ozarks with elk deer and bear. Frisco locomotives between Kansas City and Memphis still display lights recalling Watts’ deer hunting days.
A P Lee of Forest Lumber Co Aldatee conducted a two day business trip into Sheridan county by car visiting Spade ranch country north and northeast of Ellsworth. He noted the large corn crop and compared it with Missouri while citing market distance as a top challenge that could improve with the proposed ONeill alliance extension of the BHQ railroad.
One of the season's social events, the marriage of Miss Emerette Diana Soules to Mr John Alexander Henderson of Toronto, Canada, is planned for Wednesday December 15, 1912 at eight o'clock at 422 Cheyenne Avenue. Miss Soules has lived in Alliance nine years with her uncle and aunt, the late Mr and Mrs Nelson Fletcher. Henderson is described as a prosperous young businessman. They will reside at 40 Shaw Street, Toronto after February 1, 1913.
On Monday December 16 Mrs Geo Die vie will give a party from 240 to 6 p m for Master Sidney Metis of Mystic 8 D the occasion marks Sidney s fifth birthday The invited are Masters James Pon ath Clifford Lester Parker Davis and Sidney Metts Mrs Davis will be assisted in serving by Mrs Ponash Mrs W S Metts Mrs Claud Lester and Mrs Hoskins
Dave Kauffman underwent surgery Wednesday morning for appendicitis. His condition is listed as very serious at this time.
The Hampton residence at Sixth Street and Big Horn Avenue is nearly finished. An Omaha decorating firm has completed interior work and furniture will be installed. The 10 room home features modern fixtures and about $15,000 spent on construction and furnishing with move expected around January 15.
Winn King and Den ver Colorado Springs party traveled in a new Cadillac for about three weeks covering several thousand miles. Heavy mountain snow forced the group to turn back to Denver after reaching Colorado Springs, then King continued by train to Mackay Idaho and other western points. King owns a large apple orchard near Blackfoot and has additional western land under improvement.
R. KK Reddish, long time advisory board member and representative for about eighteen years, notes the association’s resources rising from $26,000.41 to over $2,000,080.00. He calls Ocidental Funding and Loan a solid investment for stockholders and a practical loan source for property purchases, helping homeowners escape rent by financing homes.
Frank Morrison of 901 Toluca Avenue was arrested Tuesday night for being drunk and beating his wife. He was jailed overnight, then released after his wife refused to prosecute. he promised to reform, with prior similar arrests noted.
Orn E. Phillips of Maryland forner county superintendent of Box Butte county visited Alliance early this week. The Herald reports he plans to resume business interests in Alliance around the first of the year, a prospect welcomed by many local friends.
A group of twenty friends gathered Monday evening at Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Rodgers home to honor Moses Wright on his fifty fourth birthday. Mrs. Cal Cox presented a gift of gold cuff links on behalf of the guests. Guests enjoyed lunch and extended warm birthday wishes for many more to come.
A Herald reader phoned Tuesday morning to report receiving the Christmas premium package and said it was finer than expected, expressing delight at The Herald’s gift.
George Johnson was surprised by a visit from two old friends traveling east. One was Mr. Anderson of Torrington Wyoming and the other Mr. Hayes of Monmouth Illinois. Hayes was accompanying Anderson on the return to Illinois as far as Omaha.
Mr. and Mrs. M. S. Hargraves leave Monday for the eastern part of the state. Mrs Hargraves will stay with her parents in York while Mr Hargraves attends the county officials convention in Lincoln on the 10th, 11th and 12th.
George Ballers of Scottsbluff reported a stolen horse over a week ago, offering a $50 reward. Deputy Lucas traced a rider in Alliance, and C. C. Smith bought the horse from the thief who fled the country. Halters traveled from Scottsbluff to recover the horse and collect the reward. Smith now offers a reward for the capture of the thief.
Police Judge Gregory Zurn becomes official weighmaster at the city scales in front of city hall. The Wis hours are eight in the morning, not six in the evening.
James Feagins returns to Alliance after a long business trip to Texas Chicago and other extended points. Mrs Feagins visiting at W Fairfield Iowa was seen returning with him Tuesday morning.
Former County Surveyor J. P. Hazard relocates to the McCorkle block occupying Room C as a Land Attorney Surveyor and Locator. He promises a thriving business in a better location with long surveying experience.
Mrs E B Fuller of Lancaster Mississippi is visiting Box Butte county for the first time since the Wednesday before Thanksgiving. She is sister to early settler Arthur Chilson and will leave for Sioux City Iowa next Tuesday with Jesse Chilson after a short stay with W Lorance northeast of Alliance.
Alliance patrons gain regular Sunday holiday and special occasion music at the Drake Hotel dining room. A sample program featured a mix of overtures, dances, marches and waltzes performed by Alfonso M. Popa, Wm. B. Walsh, Jas. Bitowaky and Miss Hattie Renawold among others.
Dr Guy W Wadsworth of Denver, associate secretary of the Presbyterian temperance committee, gave a stereoptical lecture last evening at the First Presbyterian church. Admission was free but a silver offering was taken to support the committee. The lecture stressed scientific education on alcohol’s effects and urged practical temperance for personal good.
Mrs Ollie Walbridge files a second petition for divorce from Fred C Walbridge alleging habitual drunkenness as the cause. A decree was not granted in December.
Mr and Mrs F M Hroome acted as chaperones at the Omicron Kappa Dancing Club event last evening. The group of over fifty young people enjoyed a pleasant surprise banquet after the dance at Brennan's, with all attendees reporting an enjoyable evening.
At the Pierce home Wednesday eight PM the couple joined in marriage with Elder F A Woten officiating. The ceremony used the ring and was followed by a dinner at Nohe's cafe. The newlyweds depart to Lexington Missouri then return to Alliance to make their home.
A free for all brawl erupted in a lockpod Wall Tuesday evening with two young men who appeared to seek trouble. They were restrained by the brothers and the trouble makers were arrested and fined ten dollars plus costs in police court.
Over 30 men are now employed to handle the work under a new system aimed at improving service. The change brings additional staff and streamlined processes to meet demand.
The Nebraska Telephone Company modernizes Alliance exchange replacing old equipment with a $40,000 Western Electric system ready by February 1. New cables and phones across Alliance, standardized line throughout, and a temporary dual-exchange period during transfer. Directors will publish new phone directories via The Herald.
Everett Cook, B. H. Boyd and W. Fr. Kientop were returning to Alliance when Mr. Kientop loosened a blocked carburetor. Cotton waste under the engine ignited, flames engulfed the car, and the $2,000 Mitchell was ruined. The men escaped uninjured and walked to summon another vehicle. The loss fell heavily on Mr. Cook despite partial insurance.
County Commissioners Wanek Beck and Hashman traveled to Lincoln for a clerks and county commissioners convention and will assess a local architect. They plan to visit Kansas City to view Rose buildings, then return home via Denver. Mr and Mrs M C Muir plan a southern winter in Minnesota. Mr Hubbell left for Los Angeles and Mrs Hubbell will join soon.
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