George Gadsby Sr. Dies at Joliet Home
Telegram from Joliet reports the death of pioneer George Gadsby Sr. at his daughter’s home, with most of his children present. A builder who helped found Alliance homes and the first permanent residence, he aged toward eighty and had lived with family in Joliet and near Alliance. Funeral services set for 2 30 p m at Geo G Gadsby’s home with interment at Greenwood Cemetery.
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Joliet
George Gadsby
Utter
Sylvia Gadsby
Gadsby
Marple
Alliance
George G. Gadsby
George
Nettle Culver
Charley Gadsby
Mr. Gadsby
Geo. G. Gadsby
Illinois
Intermem
Greenwood Cemetery
Geo. G. Gadeby
Reports of City Officers for December
Reports of the city police magistrate and treasurer for December were presented to the city council on Tuesday evening. The treasurer shows a balance on December 1 of 229.21 dollars with interest on deposits and marshal fees, and registered warrants unpaid for want of funds totaling 7,518.30 dollars.
Autogenous Welding Outfit In Local Shop Noted in Herald
Readers recall a prior Herald report on W. F. Rosenkranzs installation of an autogenous welding outfit in his shop. It enables welding not possible by other methods and is the only machine of its kind in this region, providing a useful convenience to local people.
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Ravenkrane
A. Rennwold
Renswold
Rosenkranz
The
Herald
W. F. Rosenkransz
Weather Report Preview From Telegraph Gov't Report
Daily weather bulletin described as the government telegraphed report appears in the upper right of page one, as a standard telegraphic transmission for Herald subscribers.
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Herald
Telegraph
Body of Negro Found on Prairie Near Hyannis
The body of a man described as about 50 with a gray beard was found two miles north of Hyannis Nebraska on Tuesday afternoon by a homesteader. The dead man wore a brown suit overalls and jumper and showed two scars on the right temple. Police found a letter addressed to Fred Brooks Alliance in his pocket and ruled death from heart disease with no foul play. Authorities in Alliance and Grant County will decide on burial and final disposition after relatives are located.
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Hyannis
Nebr
Metcalfe
Hyannie
Fred Brooks
Alliance
Cox
Cal Cox
Brooks
Deead
Grand Island
Chicago
Grant County
Baptist Ladies Elect Officers for Church Group
The Baptist church ladies held their annual officer election on Wednesday. Officers elected include Mrs. Mosoa Wright as president, Mrs. Ackerman as vice president, Cece Donovan as secretary, and Mrs. A. H. Robbins as treasurer. Missionary department picks were Mrs. A. J. Macy as vice president, Mrs. W. &. Young as secretary, and Mrs. H. A. Carpenter as treasurer. The next meeting is slated for Mrs. E. G. Laing’s home.
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Ladies of the Baptist Church
Mosoa Wright
Ackerman
Cece Donovan
A. H. Robbins
A. J. Macy
W. &. Young
H. A. Carpenter
E. G. Laing
Boys warned for disturbing church meetings outside
A group of youths were identified last evening for making noise outside churches during meetings. Authorities warned that any further disturbances will result in a stern lesson and trouble for those involved.
Deserting Mexican General Seeks Asylum in United States
Gen. Jose Mancilla, the first Huerta general to desert, crossed from Ojinaga into the United States and surrendered to border patrol at Presidio Texas. Accompanied by his son, he used a false name at immigration but admitted his identity before Major McNamee and requested asylum. custody placed awaiting orders from Gen. Bliss.
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Presido
Texas
Jose Mancilla
Ojinnga
United States Border Patrol
Mancilla
McNamee
United States
Bliss
San Antonio
Mancilla Fs
Huerta
Claims list from Alliance Herald Tuesday night session
A town meeting minutes record payments approved Tuesday night including salaries for L W Bowman J H Charbon A D Rodgers and others. Listed are City Light Department street work various labor costs and medical and greets for local officials and workers with several entries illegible or unclear.
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City Light Dept
City Light
C. A. Newberry
Udise
F. J. Brennan
Steve Jackson
Dows
C. A. Grannum
Geo. Stopson
J. H. Charbon
J. W. Miller
Geo. Simpson
A. D. Rodgers
D. Emerick
Joe L. Westover
W. Jeffers
L. W
Salvation Promises Certainty in Revival Message
Evangelist Robert Whiston declares salvation a know so not guess in a revival sermon on the New Man. He says proof of conversion is in obedience and vows doubts arise from sin. Tonight’s program includes paying one’s record, choruses, a tie and solo, and the first chart. Large attendance is expected as doors open at 7 30.
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Allianee
Ladies' Aid Jubilee Celebrates Debt Victory
The Methodist Ladies' Aid held a jubilation meeting at the parsonage after a three week fundraiser to apply on church debt. They raised 418 dollars, plus treasury funds, enough to clear the 1475 dollar obligation and plan a thanksgiving banquet for members and friends. The date will be announced later.
Eugenics Law Stops Weddings In Wisconsin
The week since the eugenics marriage law took effect on January 1 shows few license requests. County clerks report delays due to required physician certificates proving the applicant is free from disability, with some referrals refused for lack of certificate. Ashland County Medical Society joins Milwaukee physicians and others in agreeing not to issue licenses without proper medical certification.
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Milwaukete
Wis
Alliance Fire Department seeks bond vote for new equipment
Fire Chief Romig reports Alliance Nebraska will ask the city council to place a spring election measure, allowing a bond issue to purchase a new auto chemical hose cart and updated gear. Despite small 1913 damages, officials stress long‑term need due to aging equipment and city growth.
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Rowan & Wright
Poor Alliance Fire Department
Alliance Times
Charles Hill
Prema
C. A. Dow
Gregory Zurn
H. M. Anderson
Wm. Manner
Dan Moran
G. R. Bell
John Liggett
John Wallace
Art L. EB. Pilkington
John Coyle
Dwight Zediker
Daulog
C. A. Laing
J. R. Snyder
Fire Department
Romig
Rgular
Alliance
Nebr
Nebraska
Alliance Fire Department
Ieee
Beromig
Fire at 708 Box Butte Avenue Ends Quick
Early morning blaze at T. J. O'Keefe residence started by coal pile near basement furnace. Firefighters arrived at 2 o clock, used buckets from the kitchen to douse flames, filling the home with smoke. Firemen treated to sandwiches coffee and cigars afterward.
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T. J. O'Keefe
Box Butte Avenue
Mr. O'Keefe
Church Literary Entertainment at Palrview
A literary entertainment will be presented at Palrview church Friday night January 14. Cake and coffee will be served and everybody is invited to attend.
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Palrview Church
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Robert Whiston
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