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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1908
Page
5
Hemingford visitors and M E church events fill the week. A flood of small-town movements includes births, illnesses, travel to Denver and Omaha, and social gatherings. Multiple residents from Hemingford to Lincoln appear in hospital, home visits, and dances while civic projects advance at St Agnes academy and the new high school.
Dr Bowman received a new Lambert auto but ran out of gasoline six miles northeast of Alliance. the editor will rescue him with a Buick. At Denver the national convention will include Conductor Dick Burke and Billy Heelan with Burke delivering a speech and Heelan performing a talk and dance. Upon return, they will rest in Omaha at Krug's park and be greeted by a committee. Mr and Mrs C A Newberry hosted a gathering in their new home with prizes for Myrtle Carlson and T N Waller and consolation for Ethel Nolan and A W Pierson. C A Newberry and C O Aspenwall traveled by car to Elded's ranch thirty five miles southeast on sandy roads.
A lively conflict among local cement sidewalk workers erupts with knockout blows and jealousy as the chief spark. One fighter knocks out three opponents, while the city treasury gains thirty dollars from the disturbance. Meanwhile Harry Skeels of Heinze Pickle Co reviews Alliance merchants and plans a new flavor addition. J Parkin of Edgemont visits after attending a brother's funeral in Logan, Iowa, meeting old friends and noting his son Roy, now a Wyoming school principal, recently married.
A Norwegian patient treated in a London hospital by Sir Frederick Treves after a serious illness returns years later with a small coin. He explains his wife gave it before he left Norway and, though of little monetary value, it represents gratitude for saving his life. Sir Frederick marvels at the generosity and the hospital’s place in London.
John Shirk a night employee at the Burlington shops was severely injured last Sunday while attempting to board train No 42. He fell between the locomotive and tender as the engine passed, narrowly escaped fatal injury thanks to Brake man E E Terry who pulled him clear. He received first aid from Dr Copsey and was taken home in the east part of the city, remaining unconscious much of Sunday and Monday but now on the road to recovery.
In a doubleheader Maywood of Furnas county challenged Alliance. First game saw Alliance rally to 12 runs after a rough start, winning 12 to 7 as Hull and Freer pitched for Alliance and Ruppert teamed with Vann for Maywood. In the second game Maywood led early but Alliance won 5 to 4 in the tenth, Copsey and Freer catching for Alliance and Wachdicz with Ruppert for Maywood.
The remains of Truman J. Brown aged 83 arrived from Zearing Iowa with his son J A Brown M D after dying last Monday of chronic nephritis. He resided in the county 21 years then moved to Iowa. Funeral was at the Baptist church conducted by Rev Jeffers and he was interred beside his wife in Greenwood cemetery. He leaves three sons T F of this place Cal of Chicago and Dr Browns Zearing So.
The Lor raine Keene company will perform a three night engagement at the Phelan opera house starting Thursday July ad. They will stage A Merry Widow Are You Crazy and The Lion and the Mouse at 25 35 and see prices. The company bills itself as a high class stock troupe with latest successful productions.
B. E. Johnson of Hem ingford returned from Omaha with two cars of mowers and binders from the Johnson and Acme manufacturers and a large supply of twine. He invites those in need of such machinery to call, inspect the line, and get prices.
Miss Hutton visited Crawford over the weekend while Anna Beaumont spent Sunday with her parents at Girard. Several students attended weekends in Hemingford and Lakeside, with new enrollments bringing total to 223. Activities included a failed fishing excursion, a Home-Visit from Mrs. Hayes, and School Ethics talk by Rev. Jeffers. County Supt. Philipps attended district No. 14 meeting and plans to build a new schoolhouse were approved. Capt. Akers lectured on The Holy Land, basketball games favored the normal team, and Dr. Ludden addressed students on Opportunity. A poem-like parody by Supt. Ritchie was read at chapel.
Geo. Rolland, arrested last week for stealing money at the normal school, was ordered by Judge Berry last Saturday to be sent to the reform school at Kearney. Regan's offers special sale of muslin underwear.
Mave Cole photographs homes to send to relatives while grass is green and rates are cheap. Agat Jordan sharpens lawn mowers. Wanted to buy a five or six room house or vacant city lot in the northwest. W. H. Holtz notes money for farm land and city property loans. F. E. Reporen and Jordan & Son advertise carriage repair services in Alliance as top local firm.
A jumble of ads for Pardy's Bakery at 114 West Montana, rental notices for a four room house and a seven room city water estate, and services from John Hague Co. and Dr. Allen. Also offers on carriages, washing machines, beer and whiskey, and entertainment at Crystal Picture Parlors. Includes real estate loans and plumbing work.
Help wanted for a cook or second girl position at The Herald office. Apply in person at the newspaper office for details and hours.
A good two seated family carriage with rubber tires full leather top and leather spring cushions and backs has seen little use. Phone 16 or address Lock Box 677 Alliance.
Just completed residence for sale in Alliance northwest area. For particulars call phone 289.
A call for residents to share any observations or unusual happenings to help inform the public. The paper invites tips when visitors arrive, plans to leave town, or any notable changes in daily routines.
The printing office promotes high quality printing and reliable, prompt delivery. It emphasizes its facilities and favorable prices to attract customers seeking superior results.
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