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Newspaper

Alliance Herald

Location

Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1913

Page

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Alliance Banquet Set For Next Tuesday Evening

A joint committee meeting last evening finalized all arrangements for a big Alliance banquet next Tuesday. The event honors Alliance’s 25th birth program with the best western Nebraska speakers invited. Tickets cost 1.25 dollars for residents. inquiries to W D Rumer A D Rodgers or L H Highland by phone.

Alliance Nebraska Alliance É L. Pitsiders W. D. Rumer A. D. Rodgers L. H. Highland

Democratic reform calls for secret ballots in postmaster selection

A letter argues for popular elections and secret ballots to choose postmasters, criticizing patronage and boss systems. It describes a proposed Merna election Feb 15, outlines filing fees, election procedure, and calls for candidates to endorse the ballot-based method over partisan recommendations.

Nebraska Dhscupa W. J. Taylor Merna Custer County

Let the People Rule Says Writer Endorses None

A dated public note from W J Taylor declares he will endorse no candidates in upcoming elections until the people decide. He rejects boss influence and asserts spoils belong to victors only, urging democratic rule over machine control.

W, J, Taylor

Alliance Defeats Lodgepole by Wide Margin in Basketball

Alliance High School basketball crushed Lodgepole 50 to 3, signaling strong form as the team eyes the championship. Darnell led scoring with six baskets in the first half, Schafer and Tully aided in offense, and Bruner was sidelined by an injury.

Lodgepole Alliance Boys Lodgepole Boys Alliance Gymnasium Darnell Schafer Tully Alliance Spacht Beach Toby Keegan Bengston Clements Sidney

Very Close Election In Box Butte County Bonds Win By Four

A Tuesday special election produced one of the closest counts in Box Butte with 558 votes for bonds and 554 against the courthouse bonding proposal. Alliance school bonds of 22500 dollars for a new Central school building passed 481 to 14. Official results delayed until after Saturday as all precinct boxes are tallied.

Merna Nebraska Senate Post Office Department Jia Merrin Lnst Box Butte Court House Herald Office Alliance Dorsey

Louis Williams Demonstrates Electricity At Epworth League Event

Louis Williams entertained a large Methodist church audience Monday evening under Epworth League auspices. He explained the worriers of electricity and science, generated explosive gas from water, and showed various ways to produce electricity including wireless telegraphy. He demonstrated ideas to the crowd and impressed many with the power of 250,000 volts.

Louie Willams Methodist Epworth League Nic Walter

Basketball Friday Promises Close Game for A. H. 8 Girls

The A. H. B. basketball girls host Crawford High girls Friday evening at 7 o clock in the high school gym. Gate is 25 cents, with season-ticket holders admitted. The teams are tight, and this could be the last game of the season.

Crawford H

Feaglua completes bath room and home improvements

Jas Feaglua builds a bathroom and makes substantial improvements to his residence. C Gentry handles the carpenter work and B E Ray handles the plumbing.

Jas. Feaglua Iz C. ©. Gentry BE. W. Ray

Mrs Frank McDonald Seen Unified After Week

Mrs Frank McDonald has been quite active for the past week with notable public appearances and community engagements noted by local observers.

Frank McDonald

Editors in Meeting Form Western Nebraska Editorial Association

Western Nebraska editors from Sioux to Sheridan gathered in Alliance to form the Western Nebraska Editorial Association. Officers include John W. Thomas president and Geo C. Snow secretary treasurer with an annual $1.40 fee and a February meeting to elect officers. The group opposed House Roll No. 108 which would remove constitutional printing from newspapers and urged Senate File 202 with amendments for statewide publication.

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Daughter of Fleming Dies in Allian ce

LiBermice Fleming, daughter of George Fleming a noted Alliance news dealer, died Friday morning at 10 45 after an illness of about 24 hours. She was intelligent and liked by teachers and classmates. Funeral held Saturday at ten, interment in Greenwood cemetery, home filled with flowers.

LiBermice Hite George Fleming Alliance Souriettevey Greenwood Cemetery

Card of Thanks From Mr and Mrs Fleming

We express our heartfelt gratitude to neighbors friends and Miss Sharper for kindness during our illness and for the flowers sent to our daughter. The Fleming family appreciates these gestures and support.

Sharper Geo. Fleming

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W. J.paylor Congress Darnell Pavia Armer Beach Kengston Schafer Barlow Spacht Kucera Keegan Grovea School House Hemingford Lake Te Bewe Wright Louis Williams M. E. Church Fleming
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