Bloomfield Loses Thirteen Cents in Poker Game
A local poker table ended with Bloomfield losing thirteen cents. The small stake night drew few spectators and no injuries were reported.
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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1911
Page
4
A local poker table ended with Bloomfield losing thirteen cents. The small stake night drew few spectators and no injuries were reported.
A vivid note from the convention praises Nebraska volunteers who work with tire repair and safety efforts, describing them as jolly and dedicated community helpers at the event.
So far as we have learned none of the boys have had to sleep on the cellar door while in Alliance.
Snyder's auto truck with a large bull pen cage served as a patrol wagon and kept the kangaroo court busy, reflecting a rough justice era scene and law enforcement method.
The Herald reports flood of rush orders for job printing due to a convention. Office work has been handled to satisfy customers, though publication of the pet has been delayed a few hours.
The Alliance W C T U chose a new press superintendent and the Herald notes the selection brings valuable weekly contributions for publication. The piece suggests readers will find the department’s sentiments interesting reading and views the appointment as a fortunate acquisition.
The Herald presents the semi annual treasurer statement and county commissioners minutes. It promises fuller county business news than other papers and aims to provide information not found in published minutes. Tax payers may find the issue particularly informative and worth the price.
Emma Beckwith wife of Roy Beckwith and member of the Woman's Club of Alliance died Monday at home after a long illness. She leaves husband son Blaine and sisters. services were held in Alliance with Eastern Star and the body sent to Gordon.
Farmview Church announces preaching at Fairview Sunday January 22 at 2 20 p m. The notice provides a fixed time for the service.
Roy Leavitt visits from Gering while Winona Lady Singers perform in Alliance as part of a lecture course. Numerous residents and visitors including Mrs. F. G. Leavitt and G. J. Rousseau relocate, travel, or receive services. several business and church activities unfold around town.
Mrs Frank Roberts dies at Mercy Hospital after an illness of less than a week from acute pneumonia. She and her husband moved to Alliance five years ago and were well known. Funeral held Wednesday at First Presbyterian Church with Rev. J. B. Brown officiating. Interment at Greenwood Cemetery. Relatives attended from Lincoln and Leavenworth. brother in San Francisco unable to attend.
The undersigned thank friends for sympathy and acts of kindness in the death and burial of Mrs. Fr K Roberts. They praise Alliance community for Christian spirit and brotherly love and express heartfelt gratitude to all who helped. Signed by F K Roberta, Henry Mattman, and Mr and Mrs E F Shields.
Mr. Gilmore a Rosary advance agent visits to arrange production of the play at Phelan Opera House on Friday night January 27. The company claims a refined cast and complete scenery with guaranteed splendid production and advance-seat reservations through manager Whitt at $1.50.
Edward Schneider promotes a Broken Bow packing plant with funds raised and a ninety day installation window. Mason City foreman Rooney injured by a train handcar. Callaway electric plant fire damaged equipment. A Farmers State Bank opens in Mason City with officers listed. Broken Bow firm to handle abstracts and fire insurance. Burlington depot Whitman destroyed by fire. Custer County to get a new 50000 dollar courthouse. Governor Shallenberger pardons Jin Robinson sparking local outrage. Mrs. Nettle Boat charged with first degree murder after drowning infant. H. H. Sprague reports 1400 dollars from forty acres of alfalfa in 1910. Charles Blair pleads guilty to unlicensed liquor sale. pays fine. Chadron State Normal building advances for June opening.
The comedy le MarriAge A Failure plays at the Phelan Opera House on Saturday night January 21. Joseph Detrick leads with Olive Mardoff supporting under J G and Glen Harper. Prices range from 25 to 75 cents with gallery seats first come first served. Seats on sale Friday morning.
On Tuesday January 17 W F Knight celebrated his sixty eighth birthday with a surprise party at home. Mrs Knight prepared a birthday dinner and a large group of friends gathered to help eat and spend the afternoon. He received a playful reception with shingles equal to his age as the day ended with wishes for many happy returns.
The December superintendent report shows 382 boys and 71 girls, 839 enrolled to date, 20 days taught, 681 average daily attendance, and 94.94 percent attendance. Debates at the Alliance High School Auditorium next week feature preliminary rounds on naval policy with performers including Max Wilcox and Nell Acheson, culminating Friday with a final selection. The Chadron High School boys visit Saturday for a gym matchup, and first semester exams begin Thursday and Friday.
Geo. D. Darling announces permanent repair service by a practical mechanic for sewing machines and organs. Avoid traveling repairmen. this expert will be stationed locally. Repairs and parts furnished for all machines. Phone 149.
In front of the stable you can see a rig nearly always prepared to depart. The firm offers to send one any distance for any purpose at any time and promises prompt responses to all calls. H. P. Coursey.
Important Notice to Meat Consumers announces a new Cash Meat Market at 517 Sweetwater avenue Alliance offering higher quality meats at 25 to 40 percent lower prices. The market buys fat cattle and hogs from Box Butte and neighboring counties and promises prompt telephone delivery via Phone 50.
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