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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1909
Page
4
The Herald explains why a lengthy Judge Hanna lecture is printed at full length, noting ad rates cover the space and it remains a newspaper not a religious periodical. The piece discusses orthodox versus heterodox doctrine, praising Christian Scientists as earnest citizens while labeling some beliefs as sophistry and not scientific.
It is widely noted that Alliance needs one or more grain elevators to handle rising grain production beyond potatoes. Analysts say Box Butte will increasingly grow grain as scientific farming expands. better facilities for handling and marketing will speed this growth. Ed Wildy and Frank Potmesil of Hemingford formed a partnership last fall to purchase and ship grain. We have pot leavo.
The notice calls the Commercial Club to speed up a flour and feed mill and a grain elevator at Alliance. It emphasizes Alliance must have at least one elevator ready for this year's crop and that the plan should be publicly announced before seeding time.
February night at the Andrews home saw P. E. 0 members initiated into the B I L order. Guests endured tests of strength and memory as Dr. Bellwood J Kridelbaugh and Fred Harris led the rites. Prizes went to Andrews and Kridelbaugh. members listed include Frankie Fletcher Rumer Hall Cogswell Knight Hampton McClever and Harris.
The W C T U plans a February Mothers Meeting led by Mrs M O Joder with Mrs W L Acheson as guest. Program includes readings on motherhood, papers by Mrs H J Kahn and Mrs J L Barnett, vocal and instrumental solos, and discussions led by several members. The group highlights depot reading table and open meetings for all.
Baptist Church offers 7 a.m. Gods Ownership and 7 30 p.m. Ering Boy sermons next Sunday. Evening talk completes Luke 1gth chapter series drawing large attendance. Methodist Church themes mirror last Sunday's sermons due to illness. morning Shall Riches Curse or Blous. evening The Next Step in the Crusade Against the Saloons. Public welcome.
Card of Thanks from the family of Mr. Alex Hint and Past expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends who assisted during illness and death. Church notices mention morning topic on Christian Science and Christian Religion at the church.
The Alliance Fire Department holds its annual ball at the Phelan opera house tomorrow evening. Tickets are one dollar and widely patronized. Proceeds will boost department efficiency. A F D D has done excellent work and is valued by city residents. Even non‑dancers may contribute by buying a ticket.
Krause Hros owners have completed an addition to the Alliance Hospital building increasing capacity by one third. The enhanced facility, with a strong corps of physicians and nurses, positions Alliance to better serve the sick and compare favorably with hospitals in larger towns.
A brief note from The Herald apologizes for errors in a recent issue. It explains two locals were misplaced under a doctors raid caption and a separate birth police item, both unintended. It also notes a Velentine social notice at the Methodist parsonage was omitted due to rush.
Ralph Young district deputy for the 7th Nebraska district and his brother Robert Young assistant district deputy visited Alliance this week representing Modern Woodmen of America. They were hosted by Ralph’s wife and aided by the local camp’s surge in membership, signaling a strong future for the alliance in the state.
The Herald announces strong initial reception under new management as new subscriptions renewals and advertising show growth. Editors pledge hard work to improve content and service, aiming to reward patronage with every dollar and deliver value across all departments.
Annual solemn requiem mass for departed Knights of Columbus members will be offered Monday February 2 at 6 a.m. at Holy Rosary church. All members are urged to attend signed HH A Corsry Gr K F B O'Cosxon Pin Seey
Notices announce spring exams in Grand Island Nebraska and Deadwood Dakota within the Eighth Civil Service district. The district secretary J M Shoemaker St Paul Minnesota warns that demand has exceeded supply of eligibles for the positions of Aid Coast and Geodetic at 720 to 900 dollars a year.
Mr Shoemaker urges that qualified men apply for civil engineer, veterinary inspector, topographic craftsman and stenographer positions in the Philippines service. Noting pay from 400 to 1800 currency, he calls for male applicants to overcome shortages through examinations and personal outreach.
Conductor M E Johnson on sick list this week. Fireman G W Bull made a flying trip to Lincoln Monday. Mrs J E Whaley and children visiting in Omaha this week. Fireman J E Huston laid off and left yesterday for Denver. J P Tiernan of Edgemont in city today renewing acquaintances. Chas Rhodes switchman left service and departed Tuesday for Creston IA. Fireman W J Rust and family visiting in Lincoln this week. Mrs M A Scott and son left for Denver. M J Johnson Grand Chairman of the O R T in the city Tuesday on business. Mrs F A Eckerson left for Sheridan. Fireman C C Gillette laid off and will leave for home in Denver. Conductor G H Young left Monday for two weeks in Seattle. Engineer R J Dietlein left Tuesday to attend a suit against the railroad in Broken Bow. Brakeman G M Emery and children to visit relatives in Clinton IA. W F Ackerman Assistant Superintendent Motive Power of Lincoln in city. Engineer A N Townsend left for Seattle to return when road business picks up. Dispatcher F T Helpbringer and family returned from thirty day visit in Los Angeles. C E Mathews and family to 30 days in Chicago and other points. W C McConnell, clerk in car foreman’s office, returned from extended visit with parents in Illinois.
The Dougherty Stock Co fills a week in Alliance starting Monday with strong crowd response. Sheridan Enterprise and Post praise the company for its clever specialties and high quality performances. Deadwood Press calls it one of the best attractions to visit, with continuous showings and witty interludes.
A public sale by C E Mauck will be held at his residence on the Van Buskirk place one and a half miles south of Alliance. Sale starts at 1 p m on Saturday Feb 27. See bills for details.
Notice invites owners to send cream hand separators to Alliance Creamery for repair and return in first class shape before March 15. The brief notice specifies the service window and the accountable party Alliance Creamery.
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