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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1920
Page
4
The Alliance Herald and Burr Printing Co publish as the local newspaper of Alliance and Box County. It lists editors George L. Barr Jr and Kevin M. Burr with subscription at $2.50 yearly in advance and a radius rate of $1.00 per year.
A column notes quirks of small town life from Fourth of July fireworks to sidewalk sign painting. It jests about Ole Buck’s tobacco stance, a Iowa visitor’s water bill joke, Harp’s upside‑down cut, and a Sunday night yard accident chase, closing with a tongue‑in‑cheek remark about the switch engine smash‑up.
The piece recalls a Fourth of July mishap with a wreck that teaches quick jumps and recalls Ben Mullane as the champion jumper from a standing start. Harry Highland enjoys a festive day, while muddy white shoes on the porch and a sewer ditch ending mark a humorous local memory.
Phiet Warden of Newton suffered a broken leg when his horse threw him last Friday and is now in St. Joseph hospital. Antone Gonzales of the rip track gang fell from a band car Thursday, injuring his back and confined in St. Josephs hospital. The Hadley daughter, twelve, near Alliance, broke her arm Sunday. The replevin suit by John A. Shay against Eben Shay was dismissed with costs. the Mercer automobile was returned to the defendant. Valentine Bingrey died in Missouri. burial plans place the body in Kansas with his sister Mrs H A Dubuque and family traveling for the funeral.
The Metropolitan Novelty Orchestra of Lincoln concluded a two day engagement at the Armory with performances last Saturday and Monday.
Honorable Graves presents a masterful lecture titled Armageddon urging a Christian civilization to recognize the eternal purposes in peril and guide society toward faith driven reform. The talk emphasizes moral renewal and spiritual accountability in contemporary times.
The Al-Nance dancing society featured a four piece band Trombone Cornet Drums and Piano with vaudeville singer Mr Varnedore circulating among dancers creating a Jazz mood The Hildebrand managed group travels to Torrington Wyo and backs home later in the season Most business houses closed for the Fourth aiding chautauqua attendance. W M Finegan replaces Jay O Walker at Thedford First State Bank.
The remark urges that zeal for broader aims must not excuse neglect of practical needs such as wearing out old garments. It frames clothing conservation as a visible, everyday matter amid larger social drives.
Frank Berry and wife welcome a baby girl. Ward Miles Fourth of July picnic drew a large crowd with bucking steers a potato race and a baseball game. Lawrence Wade’s body was moved to Cairo for burial. drowned boy’s parents accompanied remains. Various locals plan trips and events through July and September.
Mr and Mrs Wm Newman and family left for Columbus Nebraska visiting relatives via Sidney and the Lincoln highway with a camping outfit and plans extended Colorado trip. A Mid-Week dance at Happy Hollow drew a large crowd. severe hail storm south and east of Yale Siding caused heavy wheat and garden losses, described as the hardest hail storm in years.
An outdoor social hosted by the Epworth League will be held on the Jenkins lawn starting at 8 p m Friday July 9 and all are invited Refreshments will be served with a small admission to cover expenses The committee has arranged games and playlets for a fun evening.
The Elks national convention in Chicago will include W. R. Harper A. V. Gavin Harry Gants R. E. Plumb Ben J. Sallows and George L. Burr among attendees A full program of entertainment is planned for visitors and more are expected than at the recent national Republican gathering in Chicago.
J L Beebe of Lincoln addressed about 150 listeners, mainly railroad workers and labor unions, on labor and farmer issues. He criticized current conditions, accused chambers of commerce of Wall Street ties, and urged actions for the September 12 election. Also noted are Mrs Wilson’s legal matter in Alliance and JL BeNons visit and land filing in Colorado.
The Herald reports Nick Marinos filed a complaint Saturday claiming Mrs. M. E. Wilson obtained 1500 dollars from him under false pretenses. He says she promised a lease on the Alliance hotel annex for 3000 dollars and offered a half interest for the 1500, but through discussions with friends learned she did not have the required funds or lease prospects.
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