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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1919
Page
1
Engineer William Grant arrives to oversee paving and storm sewer work. City council will issue bids at tonight’s meeting and, after required waiting period, take action to expedite construction. Contractors may be secured and work to begin within weeks to avoid weather delays. Let’s Go Alliance to keep up its reputation for action.
The First State Bank of Alliance became owner of the building it occupies and plans to improve it soon. W. H. Swan, erstwhile Alliance resident now in Sherman Texas, sold the property, ending a substantial Box Butte county real estate holding.
Work began Monday under J W Bicknell in Alliance for a north south highway from Broadway to Alliance. The route shortens the trip by about eight miles, crosses a key hill, and will connect Morrill County’s road at the county line to Alliance.
Traveling men from M. T. P. A. and Finance Community Club gathered at Alliance Cafe Grill Room for a banquet with fried spring chicken. John W. Guthrie acted as toastmaster and praise for George Reed and si Thompson was shared. The club may form a country club at Bronco Lake to establish a summer resort, with traveling men supporting the plan.
The Eagles Building Association of Alliance meets to finalize financing for a $40 000 business and club home on Box Butte avenue. They aim to raise $20 000 by selling seven percent preferred stock, with a 50 by 150 foot two story building including offices, assembly and banquet halls, club rooms, and a large kitchen.
Fire at the W. 8. Coker place on Ninth street and Yellowstone destroyed the barn early this morning. The blaze was spotted by the Coker daughter around ten o clock and the fire department's quick response likely saved the nearby residence. Only the barn was lost.
A devastating fire Tuesday afternoon gutted Lakeside’s business block twenty-five miles southeast of Alliance. It started in a barn and spread to the lumber yard, Crowther store, Central hotel, Lakeside Sun printing office, and Roe’s opera house, with several other buildings damaged or destroyed. Firefighters lacked water facilities. Alliance and nearby residents aided, but origin remains undetermined.
A noon fire in Dunning on the Burlington road near Alliance destroyed a hotel and the opera house, damaged a dwelling and a harness shop, with losses over 100000 dollars. Firefighters stopped the spread as of press time. origin unknown.
Potter team from this state travels to the city to face the Alliance Fire Department nine at the fairgrounds Sunday afternoon. Potter is praised for strong players and a hopeful season while Alliance boasts six straight wins and a promising quality of amateur baseball locally.
Walter Beuchsenstein gains one half ownership of the Wallace Transfer transfer business in Alliance. He takes active management while John Wallace focuses on the auto mobile and truck sales agency. The Wallace Transfer is well equipped to handle high volumes and plans to add more auto trucks as needed.
J B Wilson and Son announce a large sale of horses and mules to run August 6 and 7. The calendar notes a horse market shortage and expects strong buyer turnout at the event.
Mr and Mrs George A Mollring left last Thursday night for Chicago and New York where Mr Mollring will review markets and arrange fall goods. He will spend about three weeks in wholesale houses of these cities and when finished patrons of The Quality Store Alliance can buy the season s best.
Alliance fire-boys defeated Crawford 6 to 3 at the fair grounds Sunday afternoon. The score was tied 3–3 through the sixth and seventh innings before Alliance pulled ahead in the eighth. Crawford players, though well matched, faced a lack of practice but vow to improve. a return game in Crawford is set for August 24.
The first shipment of new type from Barnhart Bros. Spindler arrived and is being installed at The Herald office. The upgraded plant will feature modern type faces and enhanced printing capabilities, boosting efficiency and allowing for bigger, better newspapers and superior job printing in western Nebraska. Additional skilled help has been secured to handle growing patronage, and interior improvements are underway with completion in a couple of weeks.
The Mule Creek oil field eighteen miles west of Edgemont Wyoming is rapidly growing with several thousand acres under local control. Reports note 8 wells completed with 4 or 5 more expected in ten days and about 30 rigs active. Ohio and Midwest accounts top acreage while smaller firms operate. first well now supplies fuel for other drilling at about 150 barrels daily.
Plans call transforming Broncho Lake into a pleasure resort with a 40 acre site on the north side. Local businessmen pledge 925,000 for improvements including a swimming pool dancing pavilion gasoline launches dredging and landscaping. The project aims to create a premier community spot with sidewalks fountains and regular programs.
W R Harper departs Alliance for eastern fashion centers to purchase premier wearing apparel and dry goods for the city. He runs a beer store in western Nebraska and stays in close touch with market trends.
At a courthouse meeting in Alliance led by W R Harper Judge H H Hewett of the Allanistee land office was chosen as a delegate candidate for the constitutional convention to meet in Lincoln this winter. Petitions were started and signatures secured, leaving Hewett with a clear field in Box Butte and Sheridan counties.
The Lusk and Mule Creek Oil company led by general manager Edward H. Leskey reports a well down 670 feet begun in July with completion anticipated around August 10. Hugo Williams company, active at a sand formation, shows 285 feet drilled and plans to reach 1,300 feet to reach the sand.
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