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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1912
Page
4
Postmaster Tash reports Congressman Kinkaid has requested data on the need for a federal building in Alliance. The inquiry supports pushing a bill for a $125,000 appropriation and summarizes local demand for federal facilities in western Nebraska.
D B Meiklejohn of Lisco Garden county a brother of former Lieutenant Governor Geo Meiklejohn was in Alliance on business last Saturday He is with the Lisco Mercantile Co and says financial conditions are good in his neighborhood though business is a little quiet since the first of the year as in other places.
An argument contrasts fear of political influence from postmasters and poets with the potential impact of telegraph operators joining government service. It notes that under a non spoils system, federal hire could reduce machine corruption and political patronage by placing telegraph workers in the classified civil service.
Edward Keating, president of the Colorado state land board, argues Colorado can mine its own coal rather than lease to big interests for royalties. He claims two thirds lower prices and full state tax receipts are possible, with initiative and referendum enabling a voter decision. Keating notes limited Colorado coal reserves could supply the country for two centuries.
A Chicago woman begged a fireman to save her claimed baby but the saved animal turned out to be a pug. The episode sparks debate over women’s conduct and suffrage with critics calling it unfair to all women and an argument about voting rights.
William Morrow a Democrat of the progressive kind stopped over in Allismes Saturday on his return from Lincoln He spoke with The Herald during his visit describing his political views and urging local readers to consider his candidacy.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the Presbyterian church will meet Wednesday afternoon hosted by Mrs. G J Romecean at the church hall.
The Box Butte district court term ends with injunction against the Alliance septic tank and orders removal within twenty days. Thirteen cases on the docket include several divorce actions, dismissals at costs, and custody rulings, with multiple cases remaining on the docket for next week’s continuation.
The Herald records the wedding of Wayne Wilson and the bride at the parents home in Belvidere Nebraska on January 9 1912 with Rev Harmen conducting the ceremony. The couple resides west of Alliance on the A R Wilson and Son place and the community offers congratulations and a warm welcome to the bride.
The Co-Operative store is implicated this week as preparations begin for the forthcoming annual meeting of stockholders.
Last Sunday Mise Inez Beck traveled to Sidney to meet her sisters Maz and Mrs. Arthur D. Connor of Lexington. They and the little boy Laurence came to Alliance for a several week visit, filling the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Beck with their presence.
B V Reeves is back for a few days tending his ranch and wife Mrs Reeves shows steady improvement. Friends report she is getting along nicely following a January 24 note in the Herald.
Time changes in the post office directory close mail for Nos 43 44 and S08 at 12 20 PM. Plowing mail for 44 will be more convenient for business men. Closing time for all night service remains unchanged.
The district reports students excused from semester exams for clean attendance and high averages. Third to Eighth grade lists, plus high school names, show those excused from all exams for meeting criteria. High school enrollment December 145 with about 56 percent excused.
Mrs Christina Pahlow wife of Fred Pahlow a well known Box Butte County resident died at her late home six miles northeast of Alliance Nebraska on January 25 1912 aged 56 years 10 days after long illness She had been hospitalized in Omaha for an operation last year Funeral services were held at eleven o clock today at her residence conducted by Rev Titus Lang pastor of Alliance German Evangelical Lutheran Church Interment at Greenwood Cemetery She leaves a husband three sons and one daughter mournful but hopeful for a reunion in the hereafter The Herald extends sympathy to the afflicted relatives
The high school debate to choose Alliance's district contestant is in the school auditorium this evening. Mr. J. B. Tough will preside. Debaters include Affirmative Alta Young Dorothy Smith Jay Vance Fred Sweeney Richard Young and Negative Ray Bigelow Elib el Graham Charlotte Molrimg Michael Nolan Merritt Chaffee.
At 10:00 a.m. Sabbath School and 11:00 a.m. Preaching Service. Evening schedule includes 6:30 p.m. P. C. VII and 7:40 p.m. Preaching Service. Next Sunday morning’s text: Lead Us not into Temptation but Deliver us from Evil. Pastor A. L. Godfrey.
The church holds services on the 2nd 3rd and 4th Sundays at 11 00 am and 7 30 pm The 1st Sunday at 11 00 am Sunday School is every Sunday at 10 00 am Junior Auxiliary Chapter A meets Tuesdays at 7 30 pm Junior Auxiliary Chapter B meets Sundays at 2 30 pm The missionary is Geo G Ware
Drake Building at 519 Sweetwater Ave hosts Sunday services at 10:30 and Sunday School at 9:30 each week. Parochial German-English Lutheran school operates daily except Saturday from morning until 4 p.m. Pastor Titus Lang at 523 Cheyenne Ave, phone 559.
The First Presbyterian Church lists 10 a m Sunday School 1 a m Public Worship 6 20 p m Christian Endeavor 7 30 p m Public Worship and Mid week Service Thursday 7 30 p m The morning service features Sun day School superintendent A F Bundy with D W Hughes assisting The evening service will be led by church Elders Mrs Montgomery conducts the Co E service Strangers welcomed.
Morning service at 11 a.m. at Tople. Sunday school begins at 10 a.m. B Y P U at 6 30 p.m. Everyone welcome. Subject for next Sunday evening Our Fathers Business. G O A Witte Pastor.
Olin S. Baker pastor leads Sunday School and graded Bible classes at 11 A M Public Worship at 6 20 P M and 7 30 P M Young People's Ep worth League meeting at 6 20 P M Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 20 P M All services open to the public with a cordial welcome to strangers and visitors
Sabbath school held every Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the residence of Prof. G. M. Burns. Tonic of next lesson is Signa of Christ's Comics. Mrs. John Pilkington serves as superintendent.
Beginning Monday night Chase-Lister Co has greeted full houses as receipts rise nightly from 15 to 20 cents. Clint and Bessie Robbins headline with new high quality specialties and all plays are new. Admission is 15 25 and 35 cents. W H Rhoades asks to be relisted on subscription life. J B Denton plans stock of new goods at 313 Box Butte Ave, vacated by R Simmons millinery. delivery weeks away. Further notices will follow.
Meetings are held in Marka hall at the northeast corner of Laramie avenue and Third street. Sunday school starts at 10 00 a m and preaching at 7 50 p m all are welcome.
Advert says buy coal from Rowan and Wright with a contact phone 71.
The stork visited Mr. and Mrs. Dave Kauffman on Tuesday delivering a baby boy. The Herald extends sincere congratulations to the proud parents and welcomes the new arrival into the family.
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