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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1913
Page
8
Feailroad rides H. Rabbit and Miss Olson wed and depart for Denver for a brief honeymoon. Various railroad workers including brakemen, engineers, and firemen report sickness, operations, and travel. several leave for home, with updates from Alliance and Hemingford.
Earnest Rosenberger of Hemmingford Alliance visited The Herald office last Friday to subscribe and place an advertisement. The enterprising young contractor began his own business about two years ago after working as a carpenter in Lincoln and Omaha. He has done work on the Bankers Life building in Lincoln and the W. O. W. building in Omaha.
The Alliance high school boys basketball team will leave tomorrow at noon for Scottsbluff to face the local squad in an evening game. A 50 strong delegation of students alumni and supporters will travel to witness the contest with notable players and a large turnout anticipated.
The Burlington Alliance division adopts Safety Postal Cards to collect worker suggestions for safer yards shops and platforms. Fifty cards were received last month signaling strong employee interest in reducing hazards and prompting quick remedies for dangerous conditions.
Misa Della Watson, office girl for The Herald, suffered a painful accident Monday afternoon when her right hand was caught in a job press running at high speed. Doctors report no bones broken and expect no permanent injury to the hand.
The Bee Hive store owner W. Kewer told The Herald editor the names of three ladies from the county’s north part who recently shopped at his shop. Subscription records show these ladies receive the paper, suggesting a coincidence. The paper notes advertiser reach and affinity.
Frances Dowling delivered a one hour monologue titled The Shepherd of the Hills at the Christian church basement. The speaker drew a good audience and kept them spellbound with a vivid account.
Tom Tuck arrived Tuesday to remain in Alliance. He is the best known native of the Celestial Empire and has many friends in the community.
Local religious listings include CH Fraternity Baptist with Sunday school at 10:00 and preaching at 11:00, evening services 7:30 led by Rev. Geo A Witte. Methodist Episcopal offering Sunday School 10:00, Epworth League 6:30, evening service 7:30. A M E Church at Mond home with Sunday School 2:00, worship 7:30, and daily child program. Immanuel German Evangelical Lutheran notes Sunday 10:30 services with English occasionally, parochial school. St Matthew's Box questions, missions and Bible study previews. various pastors and contact numbers listed.
10 00 a m Bible school 11 00 a m Preaching 6 45 p m C B 7 0 p m Preaching Subject Hydrophobia In Alliance 7 30 p m Wednesday prayer meeting Frank Allan Woten Minister Phone 752
A Christian church invites all to a special sermon next Sunday evening on the subject Hydrophobia in Alliance. The service emphasizes education and community outreach about the disease and its prevention.
The Herald notes a unusually pleasant winter across Northwestern Nebraska with few storms. The piece praises calm conditions, minimal cold snaps, and generally ideal weather for the region as winter progresses.
The range is less nutritious after a dry summer but cattle are healthy and expected to pull through the winter in splendid shape. Strong forage reserves and favorable conditions underpin the herd's outlook for the season ahead.
Local builders in Denver erect an apartment house on Glenarm Street with urgency. The next morning tenants behind on rent are being evicted, prompting concern over rapid construction and housing stability.
Alliance High School girls defeated Chadron 15 to 10 at the Alliance gym last Saturday. Bright anchors included Helen Hewett Leone Mallory Ruth Nation and Thresa O'Donnell guiding offense while Izetta Renswold and May Nation anchored defense against Chadron. Referee Jackson officiated a rough first half as Alliance surged to a late win.
In the church notices column it is announced that St Matthew's will place a Question Box for congregants to deposit inquiries on Sunday. Answers will follow the next Sunday evening. The sermon will be replaced by discussion of two questions: the astral body and the resurrection explanation.
On Friday January 17 W F Knight marked his seventieth birthday with friends from Alliance and nearby areas. They visited from morning through evening, ending with a prayer meeting that night as a fitting close to the celebration.
Last Sunday Mrs Dunning concluded a four weeks visit at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs J C McCorkle and left by 42 for Hysham Montana. Her stay here was enjoyed by relatives and many friends. She was one of Alliance's popular young ladies and despite living in another state still has acquaintances here awaiting her next visit.
Tuesday evening at the Olson home the marriage of Miss Sophia Olson and Mr. Harry Rabbit took place. Rev. Titus Lang officiated and a simple wedding supper followed. The ceremony was attended only by immediate family.
Miss Olson, a long time city resident, and Mr. Rabbit, a Burlington railroad brakeman, announce a postponed wedding trip now extended through Denver and the Rockies. They will reside at 624 Cheyenne Ave, with Al Hance and friends sending best wishes.
Hal Johnson returns as Kitty in the bright comedy drama The Arrival of Kitty at Alliance. The troupe last performed the piece three seasons ago to a large, favorable audience for its wit and clean humor, with Johnson delivering a standout impersonation and memorable dances.
A refined troupe presents ten performers with musical numbers and elaborate scenery. No slapstick, all high quality and costly production values. Audience erupts in laughter throughout the performance. Tickets range from 25 to 75 cents with reserved seating higher.
The morning service at First Presbyterian church will be for the children with the topic What Jesus Promised the Children. The children's choir will perform as part of the observance.
Miss Edna Benedict, the Alliance post office money order and registry clerk, has returned to duty about a week after a recent illness.
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