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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1909
Page
5
A long list of Alliance residents and visitors covers business trips to Hemingford Crawford and Denver, holiday greetings, personal travel to Des Moines Omaha and Denver, health updates, engagements and local employment moves. The Herald notes pride in strong local advertising and defends pricing practices.
A young man Richard returns to his farm with his grandparents Uncle Eben and Aunt Jerusha. He hides heartbreak over Emily Hutton as Edwards the storekeeper loiters near, while his mother and Mrs. Derring prepare supper. The scene contrasts hopeful family warmth with Richard's struggle and unspoken romance.
New Tailoring Establishment run by Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Hoskins arrives in Alliance after planning in Cincinnati. They secured offices adjoining Phillips Thomas Land Co. and prepare to open with both tailoring and a dry cleaning service for men and women. Mr Huskins is an experienced tailor and cleaner, expected to attract substantial business.
At the home of the brides parents on December 14 1909 J M Cover and Miss Iva B Nichols were married by Rev J L Vallow. They will visit Mason City Nebraska before settling in Alliance where the groom works as a cement contractor and builder.
At Rev Dr H P W Bogue’s residence in Alliance on December 29 1909 Rev Bogue officiated as Misa Bessier Cross of Mitchell Nebraska became the wife of Harvey N Robb of Big Trail Wyoming The wedding united a promising ranchman and his bride with her brothers C L Cross and Miss Faye Cross serving as attendants The couple will reside at Big Trail Wyoming promising a happy future together.
The Herald begins printing a short serial story titled One Way of Love for winter evenings. Extra copies are offered this week so new readers can begin with the first number of the continuation.
Notice states sealed bids for county physician printing and pauper burial services for 1910. Bids must be filed with the county clerk by January 6. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. County Clerk W C Mounts.
The Herald urges farmers and businessmen to read a feature on silos predicting a major economic boom within five years. It argues the silo will become one of the nation’s most profitable ventures and stresses wide adoption across western Nebraska.
The Herald notes the marriage of John T. Watson known as Pete Watson to Ida Belle Noble at Mitchell last Wednesday evening. A large group of friends attended and extended congratulations and best wishes.
Dr. J. M. Kennedy departed on the 44 for Omaha yesterday and will return in a couple of days. He plans to order an outfit of office furniture to fit Kennedy Brothers Dental Office in fine style and convenience for proprietors and patrons.
The Bennett Piano Company sold at least four fine instruments for Christmas presents with buyers including C. E. Wykoff C. E. Simpson E. L. Routh and Mrs Mike Collins A Chicago Cottage organ was also purchased A Husa laundry machinery arrival and Alliance Rough Dry Laundry now operating with a pickup wagon for customer orders by phone.
Mr Stanley returns from Bridgeport on Wednesday with a host of visitors and friends arriving for the holidays. Numerous neighbors travel to Alliance Rushville Denver Chadron and Hyannis with reports of visits and family gatherings. The High School held a dinner and program while the Troxelle quartet performed at the Opera House to strong praise.
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