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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1910
Page
1
For estimates on cement walks cement blocks and all kinds of concrete work see J J Vance West Lawn Alliance Nebr 39 tf
Law selling coal from the car at a saving of one to one and a half dollars to customers. Orders filled in the order received. W F Knight 518 West Dakota Phone 506 Blue. atf.
Notice from H. Carlson Water Commissioner states all water rent must be paid by January 18th inst to avoid water shutoff.
Situation wanted ad from W. E. Blopcert seeking work on a rancho. He offers to take charge and relocate with his wife and one child. Contact 519 Laramie Ave or phone 120.
For sale Lot 3 Block 8 at 612 Toluca Avenue East front fenced cement sidewalk curling. Inquire at Herald office or phone 554.
The region debates site selection for a state normal school with Chadron as the focal point. Supporters claim Alliance would better serve western Nebraska, while Crawford gains only railroad leverage. Politicians behind Chadron are accused of manipulating the process as delegates prep for Fremont 1908-1909 fire department meeting.
Frank Potmesil has returned to Blackfoot Idaho after weeks visiting relatives in Box Butte county. He praised the Snake river country but plans to stay partly in western Nebraska. He traded for residence property on West Wyoming avenue between Laramie and Cheyenne avenues now occupied by H P Coursey. The Herald will keep him posted on Alliance and Box Butte county happenings.
The Ladies' Guild loose dancing party will be held at Phelan's Opera House on Wednesday January 19 starting at 10. Joy's Orchestra will provide music. Tickets cost 1.00. Ex tended invitations to all.
A wedding took place January 8 at high noon in the Hewitt home 415 Yellowstone Avenue. The groom Charles N Hewitt of Metcalf Illinois and the bride Miss Winifred Cadwalader of Marsland after officiation by Rev A L Godfrey plan to reside in the city. the groom works for the C B Q railroad.
On nest Monday the Alliance fire department, top in number, leaves for the annual convention of the Nebraska State Volunteer.
Two Alliance youths, Harry F. Thiele and Gertrude Hawkins, were married at the bride’s sister's home in Creston Iowa at 9 10 a m Monday January 16 1910 by Rev C S Stryker. They are on a wedding tour to the east and expected back in Alliance next week for a warm reception from friends. The Herald extends best wishes.
The Ladies Aid of the M E church met at Mrs Davenport’s home on Wednesday afternoon with about thirty five ladies attending and enjoying generous hospitality. The department reports a flourishing condition and anticipates a banner year. inviting church members and nonmembers to join.
Mr Geo B Post and Miss Florence Younkin married on Wednesday January 5 1910 with Judge L A Berry officiating. The first notice read Florence Younkin to Geo B Post and arrival at Hotel Alliance after January 12 with congratulations from The Herald.
A Alliance Odd Fellows company led by Dr. H. H. Bellwood attended the Hemingford lodge installation of officers on the 43rd of yesterday and returned on the 36th this morning. Other members present included S A Franklin Gregory Zurn J B Denton F W Buchman Chas Brinkman M E Grebe T M Lawler Joe Sexton E J Gregg E D Heary T M Watkins Ed Martin H G Castle H W Beach and A S Mote.
Sheriff Cox escorted Charles Craig and Oscar H. Herring to the penitentiary after a Alliance court term. Herring faced a charge of raising a C B Q time check and Craig a check on F H Nason. Both pled guilty, receiving one year each to work for the state.
Last Monday morning at Holy Rosary church in Alliance Father McNamara joined Emil Zach of Humphrey Nebraska and Anna Hassentab of Alliance in marriage. The couple will reside on Zach’s farm near Humphrey. The Herald offers its congratulations and best wishes.
Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Norton depart Nebraska for an extended visit with plans to pause in Phoepia Aris on the way to the sunny west. They just returned from Lincoln after learning of the death of Mrs. Norton's brother Dan Butler. The cold Nebraska winter prompts hopes for mild southern climates.
A Greek laborer named Nicholas Lingus was crushed under the tender of locomotive No. 2806 while backing from the yard to couple with train No. 43. The incident drew sympathy and prompted editorials urging immigration caution and educated suffrage. A Greek Catholic priest from Denver will conduct the funeral at St. Matthew's Episcopal Church.
Alliance society notes praise H A Loucks for fine linens advertised at the Old Libby Store. The message urges ladies to acquire quality linens, portraying Loucks as the local supplier for fashionable household needs.
Congress tightened liquor laws, requiring exterior labeling of all shipments and specifying the recipient. A five thousand dollar penalty plus liquor forfeiture applies, aiming to dissolve blind tigers in dry regions and tighten enforcement on shippers and delivering agents.
The notice explains a miscalculation at the print shop delaying the weekly continuation of the story One Way of Love. It states the tale will resume next week and continue until completion.
Morning subject The Pont-Pente costal church and evening topic Immortality from the standpoint of economy. Special music planned for both sessions.
Alliance Circuit reports special revival services to start at Fairview church Monday evening January 24. Attendance is hoped for. preaching is scheduled next Sunday at Valley church at 11 a.m.
First frees morning service with a sermon on Tithing. Evening service will follow and all are cordially welcomed to attend.
St Matthew's Episcopal Church announces Holy Communion at 8 a.m. Matins with sermon, Evensong at 7:30 p.m. Sunday-school begins at 9 a.m. The morning sermon topic is Experience. Rector H Harris, Ph.D., presides.
Rev K E Lackey will preach at the U P church through the week with topics including The Door in the Ark on Thursday, A Brand from the Fire on Friday, Think on Saturday afternoon, Satisfaction for Souls on Sabbath morning, and Harden not Your Heart on Sabbath evening. There will be Saturday afternoon preaching but no night service.
During Pastor Huston’s absence the Baptist church will have Ewald O. Otto supply the pulpit with a morning sermon titled A Vision of the Christ and an evening sermon The Detective of Crime or Wrong.
The semi monthly W C T U meeting at Mrs Dr Bowman home drew about twenty five. New year books arrived and sold. a dozen and a half more may be ordered. Mrs Acheson resigned due to ill health, replaced by Mrs Zehrang. Medal contests expected soon. Discussion on Franchise led by Mrs Roup with papers by six members of the high school debating society. The group emphasizes temperance education and future work.
Cashier Mark Spanogle of Bridgeport bank was an Alliance resident on Monday. L. L. Stover came over from Angola Tuesday night and spent Wednesday attending to business matters.
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