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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1914
Page
1
About ninety have come forward in Whiston meetings with hopes to exceed a hundred by Sunday. Rev Woten promotes a broad program including YPCSCE class growth and stronger church work. The evangelist spoke on wealth of soul, previews Harvest night, and Friday Saturday Sunday themes lead to closing sermons and a Tuesday reception.
Government weather forecast promised a big blizzard that would strike Alliance, but the storm veered away. It began in western Canada Tuesday, with extreme cold there, while Alliance enjoyed sunny warmth this morning and temperatures near zero.
F. M. Hyndehaw of Hyndshaw & Son Thedford and Nutter & Hyndehaw Seneca and Thedford is a silo enthusiast. The Alliance Herald has urged Rex Butte farmers and ranchers to erect silos for national resource development, with Hyndehan confirming silo use in Thomas county.
The Scottebluff sugar plant ends a record year with 200000 tons of beets sliced, producing refined sugar steadily for about 120 days. New beet prices cut 50 cents and acreage capped at 15000 acres. Over $1,000,000 paid to farmers, $200,000 to workers. By products fed 10000 cattle and fattened 300000 sheep.
John J. Adams, brother of Mrs. George Davis of Alliance, and a foreman at Sheridan machine shops, visits the city with his wife. He presented Mrs. Davis with a steel sundial he crafted in the shops. the item is praised as a work of art and useful for sunny Alliance weather.
Spokane millionaire Francis Clark, believed missing after a presumed suicide, is held by blackmailers in the Sierra Madre. They demand $75,000 for his release and threaten harm if not paid, with police receiving their ransom letter.
The Herald reports Proprietor Kewer will gift enameled kitchen ware to the couple wed next Saturday if his window display draws attention. Police Magistrate Gregory Zurn agrees to perform the ceremony with a cracker jack knot tying and a workmanlike approach.
The M Shriner of Ellsworth is in the city today on business. He plans meetings with local merchants and may discuss upcoming ventures. Authorities did not reveal further details.
The Alliance area received a government weather warning of a severe storm or blizzard that could threaten exposed cattle. Manager Currie notified over 200 farmers and ranchers via phone lines to protect stock under chief operator Mrs. Chaffees guidance.
At the public sale of pure bred milk cows in Alliance on January 17 only five head were sold. Buyers included Joe Relman and Stafford M F Nolam with Al Hanks purchasing one each. Prices were about 50 under the asking, prompting Nutter’s representative to halt bidding and end the auction. Hyndshaw plans further private sales from the carload and aims to keep Alliance as a selling point for Nutter & Hyndehan.
A report from Cleman Nebraska details a runaway incident involving a boy and girl. Only the buggy seat and wheels were left behind after the escape, with locals noting nearby farm visits and family gatherings in the days surrounding the event.
The semiannual Chicago style show on February 3 draws at least one Alliance merchant and his wife. Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Harper depart Saturday for about two weeks to order sprig stocks and seek a trimmer from Gage Brothers and a seasoned clothing salesman to join their store staff.
Miss Blanche Comatock and George K. Noe of Ellsworth Nebr were married in Denver on January 29. The ceremony was low profile with only relatives aware. the couple plan to reside in Spade after their honeymoon.
F E Holsten promotes a marriage event in the Bee Hive display window announcing a free wedding. The couple who marries that Saturday will receive Holsten's wedding ring, with Kewer providing a $5 enamel kitchenware set and Judge Zurn offering to perform the ceremony.
A protracted revival is being held by the A. M. E. church led by Rev. W. M. Mance. Meetings run through February 4 in the second house west of the tracks on Platte avenue. Good crowds attend. Everyone is invited.
Crawford real estate man Arah L. Hungerford plans a public pamphlet on Northwest Nebraska advantages especially Dawes County. Denver trip to supervise production of 2600 to 3400 half tone portrait cuts for leading business figures, with Tribune Printing handling the work. Firemen urge attendance to learn about homeseekers prospects.
The Northwest-Central Minnesota Teachers' Association opened a two day session at Moorhead State Normal School with the topic Socialization in Education. Leaders include University of Minnesota President Vincen and other notable educators.
Mr Regester of Pacific Junction died at his home Tuesday afternoon at age sixty from asthma and consumption. Daughters Mrs Zurn Mrs Williams and Verne Regester of Alliance survived. Mrs Zurn was with him at the end. two sons and other relatives noted his passing. Verne Regester and Mr Willdame traveled for the funeral.
Secretary of War Garrison announced that Col. Goethals has formally accepted the appointment as governor of the Canal Zone in Washington D C on January 29.
A large smoker hosted by the city fire department Wednesday will draw all firemen plus leading business men and property owners. The gathering will cover the motor fire truck proposal with speakers ready to discuss the plan and its implications.
Philip Nohe Sr proprietor of Nohe a Gate and Bakery has purchased a full set of bread mixing and making machinery including a new oven. Once installed the equipment will be second to none in the region.
Mr and Mrs Dan Wacateon and Wm Mabin traveled from Hemingford to Alliance yesterday and stayed overnight. Mabin called at The Herald office and added his name to Hemingford’s growing weekly subscriber list.
Thetford Nebraska January 29 preliminary hearing held for William Beason a paperhanger with a homestead nearby on charges of stealing and butchering a calf from the Hamilton ranch. Beason had been detained before but released. The case is held over for further evidence while officials seek a possible accomplice.
Bernice Kridelbaugh who slipped and fell on a Tuesday night walk at her home is getting better and will soon recover from the injury.
Mrs. L. BE. Waddick wife of Lew Waddick of The Herald left this noon for a visit at Norfolk the home of her mother. She will stop over a day with friends at Chadron.
Jamnes Gadde has sold his residence at 514 Mig Morning to Mrs. CG MacCray with possession given to the buyer.
Alliance Fire Department members raise alarms over an attack on Deputy State Fire Commissioner Ridgell. A meeting last evening approved creating a committee to present a stance against the political motive behind the alleged calumny directed at Judge Ridpoll.
A masquerade ball will be held Saturday February 17 at the opera house by the Alliance fire department. The orchestra will be of the best and admission will be only fifty cents. Plan to attend this high class event and enjoy yourself.
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