Alliance Fourth Celebrates with Parade Races and Balloon Flight
Thousands fill Alliance streets for July Fourth events marked by a sunrise gun salute. Crawford wins a ball game 7 to 5 as rain drenches races, balloon ascent misfire, and an open-air concert ends a crowded, festive day highlighted by community prizes and civic pride.
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Alliance Celebration Committee
Old Saul
Crawford
16Th
Ft. Robinson
Box Butte Avenue
Pires
Pioney
Io OL Donovan
Benj. J. Fernald
John Fitzgerald
Willie Darnell
Una Rathburn
Minnie Maton
Opera House
Glen Hampton
W. ©. Barnes
Ft. Robinson Band
Norton’s Hats and Flour Ad in Local Business Pages
Local ad lists hats at 25 cents and feeds and flour at low prices. Includes Dr. Allen, dentist, and directions to the Opera House block.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rat Pilkington
Dr. Allen
Opera House
Bilk
Reverend C W Ray Receives D D Degree at Young Age
Rev C W Ray of the M E church, returning from Indiana where he buried his wife, learns at Greencastle that Nebraska Wesleyan University has conferred a Doctor of Divinity degree on him at 33. He is among two yearly honorees, with Rev C C Wilson of Holdrege also honored. His parishioners sent him to the Epworth League World’s Convention in Denver, to be held this week.
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C. W. Ray
M. E. Church
Indiana
Greencastle
Epworth League
Denver
Kay
Arlington Nursery Co v Zurn Dismissed For Lack Of Representation
The case to collect a bill for gooteberry bushes was tried in Judge Berry's court Monday morning but dismissed in favor of defendant as the nursery company did not have representation. Mr Zorn attended and opposed the claim stating it was unwarranted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlington Nursery Co
Gregory Zurn
Defendent
Tragedy at Rice Track As Stallion Slain In Accident
Westlaws resident George Petger was injured when a valuable stallion he rode struck a projecting ax plank at the rice track. The horse died instantly, Petger was knocked unconscious but is expected to recover. The loss is a severe blow to Petger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Petger
Westlaws
Rice Track
Petger
Mr. Petger
Railway Notes and Personalities Mention Washouts and Appointments
General Superintendent J. KR. Phelan visited Omaha this week while Enginemen's Schedule committee met in Alliance. Washouts on the Sterling and Nemo Buckett lines disrupt service. C B & Q diverts trains over the U S. Several officials toured repairs in Sheridan and Alliance. Engineer John Francis Horney died at his home. remains sent to Galesburg IL. Committees on irrigation traveled to Guernsey to inspect Platte valley projects. See F E Reddish for loans or real estate.
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Enginmen
Sterling
Holdredge
Nemo
Buckt
McFarland
Texas Bankers Association
Denver
C. J. Saberhagen
Sheridan
Alliance
McCook
C. B
U. S
E. Gillette
Irrigation Committee
E. W. Bell
Black Hills
C. H. Rockey
F. E. Allen
Horney
Engineer Horney
Galesburg
C. Johnson
Brook
Billings
Portland
G. G. Yeomans
Burlington
L. N. Hopkins
Chicago
Ryan
John Francis Horney
Senate
Zollinger
Guernsey
Platte Valley
Montana
Wyoming
Death of Mrs Chas Hartman Brought Home for Burial
Mrs Charles Hartman sister of Mrs FF N Young of this city died at her Nevada Missouri home July 4. Her son Charles brought the body here and she was interred in Greenwood cemetery with services at the grave. Mrs Hartman lived here several years and had many friends. Her mother Mrs Foster came from Scott County to attend. The bereaved family have the sympathy of many friends.
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Charles Hartman
FF. N. Young
Nevada
Charles
Greenwood Cemetery
Key
Jeffers
Hartman
Foster
Scottebigff
Doctor Barr to Move Practice to Hyannis
Dr. Barre Will Leave Alfiance De. KE. BE. Barr plans to relocate to Hyannis to open a drug store and continue his medical practice. He expects to depart next week, citing Hyannis as an excellent location and noting many friends there. Residents of Alliances will regret his departure. The Platte valley was struck by a severe storm causing extensive damage near Mitchell with reports of a tornado stall in Morrill and widespread crop destruction in Mitchell and Gering. Lightning hit the Mitchell M. E. church steeple and another Main Street building. Mitchell also reports inadequate drainage and waders needed for street pedestrians.
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Barr
Hyannis
Platte Valley
Mitchell
Morrill
Mitchell Valley
Gering
Scotts Bluff
Canon
M. E. Church
Main Street
Clark Family Leaves Alliance for Ramona Lumber Business
Will Leave Alliance and Geo W Clark return from the south after extensive travel in Kansas Oklahoma and Indian Territory. They and brother John have started a lumber business at Ramona Indian Territory and will move once local interests are settled. Friends regret the Clark family's departure from the city.
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Geo. W. Clark
Kansas
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Accident at Joder's drug store injures Hemingford man
Slightly injured Bb. E. Johnson of Hemingford was struck on the head when a second story window screen fell at Joder's drug store on Hutte avenue during the Fourth of July afternoon. The blow cut the scalp and bled, leaving him faint briefly before he regained strength.
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Bb. E. Johnson
Hemingford
Joder
Hutte Avenue
Mr. Johnson
How They Do It in Custer County
A wife beater in Custer county was visited by neighbors who gave him a severe beating for his in human act. The whipping post of the past was brought into use. The whippers were fined $4 each by Judge Armour at Broken Bow. For sale sixty spring shoots, choice, at 2.00 each, at Otto Vogel’s place ten miles northeast of Alliance.
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Custer County
Armour
Broken Bow
Alliance
Otto Vogel
House Cleaning Services Available
Thorough experienced cleaner offers general house cleaning. Contact Geo Darling at phone 139 for arrangements.
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Geo. Darling
Wanted First Class Saddle Maker and Harness Makers
Classified notice seeking a saddle maker, two harness makers, and a reliable hay harness setter. Must understand harness construction using summer oak harness leather. Sale by Geo. A. Hills. Location and exact terms not specified in readable text.
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Geo. A. Hills
Steam threshing season announced by Dilling Brothers
Dilling Brothers will offer steam threshing services this season and will be reachable at Box Butte Postoffice to receive mail. Also advertised: sales of 45 head of cattle at Mrs. Hood's ranch fourteen miles north of Alliance.
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Dilling Bros
Box Butte Postoffice
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Balloon Ascension
Prof
Tyrrell
Fire Department
Opera
W. R. Akers
Republic
Guen
Baldwin
Rapsant
Oxford
Steele
Condon
Badgley
Dick Henderson
Harry Boon
Link Lowery
Angora
C. L. Lester
C. C. Mulloy
Volley Wilson
Chas
Sotes
Chas, Porter
Pete Watson
Sioux County
Pete
Roth Cavalry Band
Holy City
Norton
Otice
Doctor Billl
Gleason & Franklin’s
A. D. Rodgers
Norton's
Alliance National Bank
Dr. Koons
Hila Grand Hotel
Miller Bros
Talking Machine
First National Bank
N. Corneal
Americ
Kington's
of Alliance
James
Pilkington's
Gregory
Ates
J. KR. Phelan
Omaha
F. E. Reddish
Chas, Hartman
Dr. Barre
Alfiance
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