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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1912
Page
13
The Herald announces civil service exams in Alliance on January 8 and January 13 1913. Positions include Laboratory Assistant in Physics Entomological Assistant Scientific Assistant in Plant Physiology Laboratory Helper Sandy Making Assistant Agriculturist in Farm Economics Engineer and Plumber and Farm Architect with salaries ranging from $720 to $2000 for male applicants.
B R Gilman arrived Wednesday from Wisconsin after several weeks on a big deer hunt. Report says he had very good success and his hale appearance suggests he was well fed and enjoyed the trip.
The Phelan Opera House schedules two big attractions this month. On December 26 the humorous musical comedy Buster Brown plays, followed by December 31 presenting The Divorce from Gaskill & McVittys, alongside The City The Wolf and other works. Regular ads will run in due season.
J. A. Snakes public sale, delayed from last Thursday to Tuesday because of threatening weather and snow. Despite the cold, a good crowd attended and the items sold well.
Mrs J G Beck hosted an elaborate six o'clock dinner last Tuesday in honor of Mrs Lindley Ellis. Attendees included Mrs Jas Keeler Mrs Ed Eldred Mrs A F Nelson Mrs A J Cole Mrs Tom Walle and Mrs J C McCorkle.
Authorities raided a poker game on Box Butte avenue Tuesday evening seizing cards chips and paraphernalia. Six men were arrested and released on their own recognizance. Each man was fined ten dollars plus costs on Wednesday with payments made. Mrs Kennedy has been very ill for several days.
Haig townsite platted on the Haig farm in Mitchell valley near the Union Pacific line. Promised depot and elevator and general store are under consideration for early spring. Haig, wealthy local owner of 800 acres, lends his name to the emerging community in the rich county valley.
County seat factions including businessmen farmers and citizens seek state railway commission ruling on depot site. Critics say the railroad plans to move facilities away from the business center to hurt the town while supporters claim the location serves users across Gering and the surrounding territory. The railroad argues the depot is placed to best serve the people and that Gering lies in a pocket among hills.
Statement notes a railroad alignment near a town and argues the line should have been built four tenths of a mile farther from a certain area for better grades and cost efficiency. The remark reflects engineering considerations of the era.
Last Tuesday evening Mrs Jerry Rowan hosted a party in honor of Mrs B L Ellis who is moving to a new home on the Pacific coast. The game 500 provided amusement with Mrs M E Johnson winning first prize and Mrs Jas Keeler the free for all prize both being hand painted plates. A five course lunch was served and a cut glass gift was presented to Mrs Ellis. Attendees included Mrs L H Highland Mrs L A Holloway Mrs Cora Lewis Mrs A E Nelson Mrs Ed Eldred Mrs M E Grebe Mrs M E Johnson Mrs A N Hosking Mrs J G Beck Mrs L A Suprise Mrs A J Cole Miss Eunice Eldred Mrs Jas Keeler Mrs Ray Hoag and Mrs Tom Waller.
Mr and Mrs J R Barb left last Thursday for Springfield Missouri where Mr Barb's parents reside and where they expect to spend the winter returning to Alliance in the spring A letter to Mrs Barb's parents Mr and Mrs W K Drake said they arrived safely and were enjoying themselves splendidly.
Purified food advertiser highlights Loose-Wiles as a reliable pure food manufacturer. Readers are invited to secure samples by filling a coupon and mailing it to the company.
Children from Emerson and Central schools donated apples potatoes and edible articles for three years to ensure a fine Thanksgiving dinner in every Alliance home. Mrs Zehring thanks teachers and pupils for their assistance in The Herald message.
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