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A brief sale bulletin offers to break up dinner sets from one to a hundred pieces to accommodate small and large families, selling any portion of the set as needed.
16 Feb 1905
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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1905
Page
1
A brief sale bulletin offers to break up dinner sets from one to a hundred pieces to accommodate small and large families, selling any portion of the set as needed.
An advertisement urges customers to inspect a broad line of gift goods and furniture before purchasing. It touts easy payments and highlights Lock Woods as the house furnishers offering kitchen to parlor items in a single store.
The ladies auxiliary of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainsmen invites enjoyment at Zbinden's hall on Thursday evening February 23 for a Kaliko Baw. Attendees are urged to bring a bolt of calico to tailor outfits for the event described as the season's event. E C McClure hosted about forty guests at the W D Rumner residence Friday night for a progressive high five party. First prizes went to Miss Alice Regan and Mr H F Thiel. consolation prizes to Miss McDermott and George Brown. An elegant luncheon followed with Mrs Romer presiding.
Feeble health and a harsh Nebraska winter prompt Uncle Zed Goodwin to leave Monday for California to spend the winter rest of his days. Alliance bowlers traveled to Denver for a contest to select national participants with LaCourt Denver leading at 2966 pins. A Denver Democratic team had 2900. A local youth tested a soot removal method by tossing a water salt bottle onto hot coals, causing an explosion that drenched the night clerk and created chaotic scenes.
A sheriff reports two men facing charges after serial thefts in Janesville. Sanford Smith broke into Eph Corneal's saloon stealing whisky and was found intoxicated. William Johnson admitted thefts at Beckwith & Breeses clothing store and awaits District Judge Westover. Both pleaded guilty in Judge Spacht's court and face possible prison terms. An ensuing sled accident during a birthday party for Brother Beach marred the night but did not cause serious injuries.
Passenger train No 41 was delayed by snow drifts and high winds causing a two day disruption. A Burlington west bound from Chicago ran off the track near Cres ton Iowa, killing Engineer Doc Miller and injuring other crew. Railroading across Nebraska and the Guernsey branch faced similar conditions with crews resigning in frustration.
A group of LO. O. F. lodge members and spouses planned a birthday surprise for Henry Beach. En route to his Duncan addition home a bob sled tipped over injuring several, including E. C. Taylor with a sprained ankle and J. C. Beck with a severely wrenched neck.
T. J. O'Keefe sent a petition to Congressman Kinkaid asking him to introduce a bill like Mondell of Wyoming to extend the time for residence to bees.
At one o clock today Mrs. John O Keefe died at the family home on North Box Butte Avenue after a long illness. She was born in Ireland and came to the county nineteen years ago. Funeral from the Catholic church next Sunday at 10:30 led by Rev C J Coerr illness. Deceased leaves a well known family and was highly esteemed in this section.
W R Lesser former land agent, indicted on fraud charges tied to local land cases, was found not guilty by the Omaha Federal court after the judge directed the jury citing insufficient evidence. Attorneys Noleman Tierney ranchman and Postmaster Tash testified as witnesses.
In Whitman Grant county a card game feud led to a deadly confrontation at the depot. J Bohme attacked G Phillips with a stove poker. Phillips fired, killing Bohme. Phillips was arrested and bound over to the next court term.
No. 41 left Alliance Saturday three hours late and battled raw cold as a blizzard piled snow along the line. Near Waco a big drift trapped the train for hours, shoveling crews and 25 laborers cleared the tracks by Sunday evening. Passengers included Mrs. Ames Whitman and editor E T Westervelt of Scottsbluff Republican.
The Social Hour Club met at Mr and Mrs James Belwoods to celebrate St Valentine day. The program included piano solos readings recitations and vocal items by members. The evening closed with refreshments and well wishes to Jim snow-bound at Bonner.
Mrs. F Gaylord died this morning at her son in law Roy Randall’s home following a paralytic stroke. She lived in Chadron and had been visiting here for a month. Her husband arrived from Chadron to take the body home for burial. A son was born to Mr and Mrs C C Barker this morning February 16 1905.
Local ads list Dr. Allen and Dr. Koons dentistry options, offices upstairs Norton block, and a push to visit Norton’s new shops. Financial offers highlight deposits at Alliance National Bank and First National Bank with fixed rates. Properties for sale or rent include four room brick residence, two lots near First National Bank, and the Richardson brick block now for rent.
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