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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1909
Page
1
The Daughters of Isabella voted at their nightly meeting to hold a grand ball on March 17. Attendees will wear calico attire or home made fabrics arranged artistically and attractively. Committees were chosen to organize the event.
A report by a committee-man of the Law and Order League of Alliance reviews police court records from May 1, 1908 to May 14, 1908 with fines for prostitution drunkenness gambling vagrancy and fighting under the no saloon policy. The comparison shows declines in prostitution and drunkenness with figures certified by Police Judge Bullock and Marshal Laing. Judge Bullock reports no business in his court since the grand jury and district court session.
Local churches publish service themes next Sabbath in the 11 oclock praise at Usteds Presbyterian Church. The Methodist Ep is Coral Church and St Matthew Episcopal share Lent services and Sunday hours with sermons by Dr Bogue and youth groups listed.
Regular Sunday services feature preaching. Subjects include "Jesus' Parting Message" at 11 a.m. and "What Are You Waiting For?" at 7 p.m. A youth meeting is held at 6 40 p.m. All are welcome to attend any service.
Parish announces Lent season services with Sunday masses at 7:39 a m and 10 30 a m daily weekday mass at 7 30 a m Wednesday rosary and benediction at 7 40 p m Friday stations of the cross and benediction at 7 10 p m Sermon topics to be announced at Sunday services.
The W C T U silver medal contest at the Baptist church last evening drew an appreciative audience. Two contestants Doris Hayes and Edna Bowman could not participate. Admissions totaled £9.50 with 10 cent tickets. Winner was Janect Grossman who performed The Old Man's Story.
The Martha Washington tea at the Ache son residence moved to Tuesday evening due to a Monday storm. Guests enjoyed Colonial decor, music by local talent, and a bountiful supper after a well attended event.
Machinists and workers headed to Omaha Cheyenne Denver Sheridan Bridgeport Kansas City Falls City and Benedict travel. An engine collision near Redfern caused minor damage with no serious injuries as severe snow delayed trains and then normal service resumed.
The Crystal theatre maintains full houses each night as management adds attractive vaudeville features. The Coles deliver engaging musical numbers this week and Lessie and Anita juggle next, with moving pictures and up to date musical acts continuing.
A on duty officer in the red light district fired a warning shot at a supposed marauder, but investigation shows the supposed victim was a straw man. For more details consult Denoy Landrigan or others implicated.
Hugo Grabb is handling extra firing on the Deadwood line. S Z Wilbourn has left the service. L Bartlett from Alliance visited Edgemont. Dr O P Hamilton of the relief department is in town. Henry Rennan of Alliance is laid up with a broken leg. Firemen R G Rapp and J H Corburn transfer to Alliance. J P Tiernan leaves to become county auditor effective March 1. Switchman Mike Landrigan visits Falls City, Neb. Mr Lamb’s foot injury occurs from a switch ball. Chas Tukey from City of Mexico sent a postal ward last week with Mrs Tully visiting the capital.
Alliance readers are promised a visit from the musical play The Flower of the Ranch a fast lively show by the author of The Time The Place and The Girl. Special scenery and electrical effects will be used with seats on sale beginning Sunday evening.
The Dougherty Stock Co. drew a full Alliance audience with twelve performers delivering high quality, bright and amusing acts. Friday's show features The Slave Gin as the strongest piece. a matinee Saturday begins at 2 pm with 26 cent prices and a candy sack for attendees. The engagement ends Saturday night with plans to close and debut a new play.
Officials urge unseasoned attendees to visit public events to cut heating costs. Mr. Dougherty notes saving money by shutting off heat and lights and spending a few hours enjoying local amenities.
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