Nebraska rancher ships 70 hogs to Denver market
Friday January 2, Joseph Bille of Box Butte County Nebraska shipped a carload of 70 fine hogs to Denver. The hogs weighed about 300 pounds each and sold for 7.60 per cwt within fifteen minutes on the market. Bille emphasizes local hog raising advantages and discusses land costs and crops in Box Butte County.
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Joseph Bille
Alliance
Denver
Colorado
Bills
Box Butte Avenue
Allance
Els
Bills Gayv
Phe Herald
Box Butte
Ox Butte
Nebraska
Pioneer carpenter recalls frontier boom years and boomtowns
Mr. Bills recounts driving buffalo hides to Kansas City, selling meat, and queuing through frontier towns from Tennessee to Wyoming. He built the first house in Wymore for Sam Wymore, helped establish Douglas and Alliance, and contributed to Fort Robinson and Alliance landmarks. He notes his extensive land holdings and farming success.
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Kansas City
Tennessee
Iowa
Pawnee
Nebraska
Wymore
Burlington
Sam Wymore
Wyoming
Douglas
Fort Robinson
Allance
Grand Lake
Otto Kettleson
Alliance
Fletcher
Norton
Opera House
Newberry
Norton and Fletcher
Alliance — National Bank
Bills
Hox Butte County
Hoxe
Peddlers Enjoy Evening Meet In Alliance
The Peddlers, Alliance based traveling men’s group, held a Saturday gathering at the I C O F hall. New candidates were initiated, speeches were made, and a five round boxing exhibition by two fire department boxers entertained attendees. The organization is growing and seen as a regional power.
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Alliance
1. C. O. F. Hall
Fire Department
Officials to consider Young Men’s Christian Association in Alliance
Dr. Alice M. Day Young reports correspondence with multiple parties about forming a Railroad Young Men’s Christian Association in Alliance Nebraska. A traveling road secretary A G Knebel writes from New York to Mrs. Young promising contact and potential visit, noting existing railroad YMCA chapters and sending pamphlets including one on Helper Utah.
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Alice M. Day Young
Alliance
New York
Young Men's Christian Association
St. Louis
Mra. E. BE. Young
Mrs. Young
Lucien C. Warner
New York City
Rllroad
Helper
Utah
A. G, Knebel
Railroad Secy
Marriage of Miss Pearl Hillis to Henry Toohey at Holy Rosary
Miss Pearl Hillis and Mr. Henry Patrick Toohey were married by Rev Fr Donnelly at Holy Rosary church Wednesday morning. The ceremony featured a ring exchange and a large turnout, with a five course wedding breakfast for sixteen guests at the Triplett home after the ceremony. The couple will reside in Alliance after February 15 and honeymoon through Denver, Kansas City, Poulpe Junction Iowa, and other relatives.
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Pearl Hillis
Henry Patrick Toohey
Fr. Donnelly
Holy Rosary Church
John Burke
Elva Hillis
Triplett
Twain
Denver
Mer. Toohey
Kansas City
Poulfle Junction
Iowa
T WW Millie
Puchfie Junction
Alliance
Miss Hillis
Harington Heaiquarters
Toohey
Albece
Installation of IOOF No. 168 officers in Alliance draws 200 attendees
Omar C. Strong of Hemingford installs the new IOOF No. 168 officers led by N G Charles Jeffers and Treasurer J B Denton. More than two hundred attendees fill the Alliance hall for a ceremony banquet with speeches, music, and a flash photo, described as the best entertainment of its kind.
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Alliance
Omar C. Strong
Hemingford
Charles Jeffers
N. G
Lincoln Lowry
PB. G
HW. A. Brandt
W. G
A. J. Macy
J. B. Denton
Strong
Lodge
Grebe
State Apportionment of School Funds for December
The December apportionment of funds for schools statewide totaled 328,104.48 dollars with Box Butte receiving 1,744.90 dollars as its share.
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Box Butte
Resignations shift Burlington stockyards leadership
Deputy Sheriff 3. B. Loers resigns to become manager of the Burlington stock yards at Memee. His resignation effective Saturday clears the vacancy left by Jaicas. Cay and Davies depart for farming and Jonesborough respectively. Sheriff Cox names Jas. MIL as new deputy. Clifton Mallory stars in David Garrick January 20 with a nine‑member company.
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B. Loers
Hurlington
Yexter- Cay
Clifton Mallory
David Garrick
Jaanuary
Athletic Exhibition Promises Family Friendly Boxing Card
A community event features boxing and wrestling bouts plus athletic feats for all ages. Main attractions include Frank Carter and Jack Kjnusin in a five round contest, Len Pikington versus H P Large, and D F Zediker against Frank Hart, with Monier and Gua Peterson and Ward Hall with Clarence Schafer showcasing wrestling. Proceeds support a North Platte delegation for the Firemen’s State Convention. Admission 60 cents main floor and 40 cents balcony.
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Dhaly
Frank Carter
Jack Kjnusin
Len Pikington
H. P. Large
Qute
D. F. Zediker
Frank Hart
Monier
Gua Peterson
Ward Hall
Clarence Schafer
Smali
Airong
George Nation
Matt
P. H
Nicholas Sehi- Mello
North Platte
Main Moor
James Francis O'Donnell to perform at Phelan Opera House
James Francis O'Donnell, an actor with fifteen years in the American platform, will appear at the Phelan Opera House on Thursday January 24th for the Holy Rosary church benefit. He is touted as a peer in his profession and a large crowd is expected.
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Janes Francis O'Donnell
Phelan Opera House
Holy Rosary Church
O' Donnell
Lincoln man opens sale of Oriental goods in Alliance
C H W Ferris brother of Me BE Simmons arrives in Alliance with large assortment of Oriental and fancy goods for sale at the Simmons store. Ferris has prior Alliance ties and many local friends.
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C. H W. Ferris
Oriental
Lincoln
BE. Simmons
Alliance Yeserday
Simmons
The
Herald
Mr. Ferris
Alliance
Judge Angell Receives Lincoln Appointment Hint
Judge W. S. Angell, a candidate for chief deputy fire commissioner of Nebraska, received a wire from Governor Morehead yesterday asking him to come to Lincoln, signaling a likely appointment.
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W. SS. Angell
Nebraska
Morehead
Lincoln
Firemen tackle blaze near frame shed in windy 522 Hox Hutte Ave area
Fire department responded at 1:00 pm to a rear yard fire at 522 Hox Hutte Ave. A frame shed burned fiercely after a firework or object was tossed nearby, driven by strong winds. Neighbors helped with water as crews arrived to prevent a larger blaze.
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Hox Hutte Ave
Totnehee
Woodrow Wilson Biography Delayed to Next Week Evenings
Train delays push the Life of Woodrow Wilson tale start to next week evenings. Also note important special sales advertisements appearing in this issue.
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Woodrow Wilson
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Allen Dudley Commission Company
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Prince Henry
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Santa Fe
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Joe Bills and
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International Committee of Young Men's Christian Associations
D. L. Wells
Carrie Love
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