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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1912
Page
4
The state committee recommends that no proxies be recognized at the state convention. Delegates present from each county should be empowered to cast the full number of votes the county is entitled to under the call. One delegate at large from each county. C. C ee Chairman, L. O ows, Secretary.
Electors are urged to assemble at the county courthouse in AlHance on Saturday July 27 1912 at 2 o clock to elect seven delegates to the Democratic state convention to be held July 20 1912 and to choose the county central committee plus conduct other business of the convention. W S RidgOell chairman Joe L Westover secretary.
Box Butte County Republicans meet at Alliance Nebraska in the county courthouse on July 24 1912 at 2 PM to elect delegates to the State Convention in Lincoln July 30 1912 and handle other business Precinct representation is listed with delegate counts Precinct committeemen are asked to arrange and hold precinct caucuses at the voting place on July 18 at 7 30 PM Signed J H Hewett Secretary and E H Boyd Chairman July 12 19
Indications of improved finances in Nebraska show increasing Omaha bank clearings. Each successive week exceeds the same week last year, signaling stronger business conditions across the territory.
The piece explains how price rises by manufacturers and wholesalers drive retailers to raise prices. It notes a western wholesale paper house reporting ten percent increases while printers must raise job printing, advertising, and subscriptions but fear patron pushback from frequent ten percent jumps.
The Grand Island Independent argues for a Roosevelt headed third party, while noting many Democratic papers oppose it. It says progressives may abandon Taft and should back Wilson, citing a progressive Republican governor of Michigan.
The thirty second annual Farmers National Congress will convene November 7 in New Orleans. Delegates from every state expected. key business includes passing resolutions on agricultural matters and potential railroad rate notes. Excursion rates may be available. inquiries to J H Kimble Secretary Port Deposit Maryland.
Mrs. George Davis secretary of the Eastern Star received a letter last Friday stating that Rev G C Jeffers who on May 16 had been stricken with paralysis at his home in Mecklourg N Y was improving and able to walk with canes. He resigned his pastorate and will travel to live with his son at Niagara Falls when able. He has many Alliance friends who deeply sympathize and wish for his full recovery.
A clipped note clarifies automobile purchases by Henry Wasmund Jr and E D Mallory as Republicans and Democrats prepare for a state representative race in a district covering Box Butte and Sheridan counties. The Rushville Standard denies senior Wasmund’s running and jokes about a foot race showdowns with a light tone.
General Federation of Women's Clubs officers and directors held two meetings in San Francisco to plan work with outgoing officials. Mrs Pennybacker of Texas led both sessions with hundreds of Northern European residents present and an official French representative attended. The Viking statue Rollo was unveiled in Fargo North Dakota. Montclair New Jersey women who ride Elim Street trolley appealed to Public Service Railway to attach trailer cars so workers may ride for a 3 cent fare in white summer gowns.
Rural notices describe visits by D W Montgomery and H H Utterback to Alliance, sheriff transfers to penitentiary, parishioners aiding church work, a parental control case in Scottsbluff County, and oblique references to Beulah Kindel, Ottie Hunsaker, and Clyde Beckwith alongside regional movement from Crawford to Casper and Hastings funeral services for Thomas Regan.
A man who had lived in Alliance for nine years was found dead at his residence. Police investigated the scene, with no immediate signs of foul play identified as of the initial report.
The notice lists church services with Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. and preaching at 11:00 a.m. The evening program includes a Young People's meet at 7:00 p.m. and another preaching session at 8:00 p.m. Prayer meeting is Wednesday at 8:00 with Pastor A L Godfrey.
Episcopal Church lists services on the 2nd 3rd and 4th Sundays at 11:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. First Sunday at 11:00 a.m. Sunday School every Sunday at 10:00 a.m. Junior Auxiliary Chapter A meets Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. Chapter B meets Sundays at 2:30 p.m. Missionary George G. Ware is noted.
The Immanuel German Evan Church at Corner Yellowstone Ave and 7th St lists German services each Sunday at 10 am and alternating German English Sunday evenings by announcement. A parochial school runs September to June five days weekly. A English Lutheran Party is planned Sunday July 21 at 7 30 pm. Pastor Titus Lang at 703 Niobrara Ave.
First Presbyterian Church lists 10:00 Rabbath School and 11:00 worship with Despised Birthright sermon. 3:00 Jundor C E and 7:00 Christian Endeavor. Evening worship at 8:00 titled Africa's Appeal to the Church. Thursday classes and prayer meeting at 7:30 and 8:00. A cordial welcome to all.
Olin S Baker serves as pastor at the Methodist Episcopal Church. Sunday School with graded Bible classes at 10:00 a.m. Public worship at 11:00 a.m. and Young people's Ep at 7:00 p.m.
Community note announces a Worth League meeting at 8:00 p m followed by public worship at 8:00. The brief items indicate a church or civic gathering with no additional details.
Sabbath school sessions held every Saturday afternoon at the Pilkington residence with Mrs John Pilkington serving as superintendent.
Sunday school at 10 00 a m Public worship at 11 00 a m Evening worship at 8 00 p m Ladies Bible class Tuesday 8 o'clock at church Men's Bible Class Wednesday 8 o'clock Mid week Prayer Meeting Thursday evening Pastor GEO A Witte leads the church
Meetings at Marks hall corner Laramie avenue and Third street announce Sunday school at 10 30 a m and preaching at 8 p m all are welcome to attend.
Afternoon prayer meetings listed at multiple addresses including W. F. Keight 805 Missouri Ave and Mrs. Goodwin at corner First St. and Missouri Ave with W. F. Acheson 419 Cheyenne Ave and A. A. Balls 617 Sweetwater Ave also named.
Mrs. Robert Campbell travels today to Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania to visit a sister she has never met before. The pair were raised on opposite coasts after their parents moved west before the Campbell birth. The visit should last about two weeks. A real remodeling sale is advertised at Norton's with a brief feature on their first page.
Weather in Box Butte and nearby counties has brought beneficial showers over the past week with Alliance reporting its first rain today. A fine misty rain fell here with expectations of more moisture.
Work began Monday to replace the fifty foot two story front of Norton’s store with Denver gray pressed brick and glass. The second story windows will be enlarged, and each will feature a long horizontal plate glass sash with artistic transom. Upon completion, the store will boast one of the finest appearances in the region.
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