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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1917
Page
10
A reader’s advice promotes drinking hot water with limestone phosphate each morning to cleanse the stomach liver kidneys and bowels. It claims internal sanitation matters more than external cleanliness and promises clearer skin within one to two weeks.
Word reached St Paul that Alson A Cole was captured in Wisconsin and jailed in Lincoln. Vinc Grammar, son in law of the murdered woman, to be transferred for safekeeping. Report says Cole confessed and named Grammar as the paymaster. confession not admitted. Strong evidence cited. Grammar allegedly aided Cole in the murder at Mrs Vogt's home.
Dr. W K Mylar of Kimball was served a summons by U S Marshal White in Chadron. Dr. E G Clegg sues for 25000 in U S district court North Platte division, with Wright and Mothershead of Scottsbluff representing the plaintiff. The petition copy is unavailable. The suit may relate to a year old fight between the two doctors. Mylar pleaded guilty to fighting and paid a small fine. Clegg was tried but not convicted.
The dispute arose after Dr. Clegg called Mrs. Mylar and insulted her regarding taking flowers to a patient under Dr. Clegg. Dr. Mylar, though displeased, expects a neat sum as compensation in the matter.
A Rushville article reports a visiting anti suffrage advocate failed to sway locals. The writer defends the majority will favor granting women the vote, arguing educated women are qualified to vote and should have a voice in state laws. The piece condemns the anti suffrage movement as insulting to the state’s intelligence.
John Cullins, manager of the Days of 49 show in Kimball, pleaded guilty in county court after bringing four quarts of whiskey and a bottle of beer from Pine Bluffs into dry territory. He paid $106 in fines and costs. the liquor was destroyed by officials.
Hyannis Tribune reports that Alliance attorney William Mitchell announced a Monday hearing in Hyannis for the Grant and Garden County boundary dispute. A court reporter canceled due to family business, causing postponement to an early September date.
The Central Grain Co. elevator roof on the C B & Q line caught fire shortly before 1 am as resident C D Youmans looked on. Firemen saved the outer shell though fire gutted the roof and nearly destroyed the structure. Loss is about 8 thousand dollars.
A fire damaged a building and a train car in an elevator area. The incident involved more than a car of corn and about 30,000 bushels of oats stored in the facility. Insurance covered only part of the loss.
Sheridan Post reports a man calling himself Col Thatcher, claiming to be a road fanatic, was arrested in Huron South Dakota as a spy for Germany. He traveled with burros and a junk laden wagon, carrying maps of forts harbors and roads, suggesting treason if proven American in German pay.
Rev H J Young spoke in Mitchell replacing Rev W C Rundin as pastor duties with the federated churches. He tours with the Standard Lyceum and Lecture System and recently lectured in Scottsbluff Torrington Morrill and Bayard. He traveled with Mrs Quivey and the Rundins and was warmly received, inspiring local community plans.
Scottsbluff Republican reports Wesley Richmond died last Thursday after a sand load crushed his head when he fell under a rear wheel. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Richmond, and the community mourns with the family.
William T. Latta, son of Charles Latta, living south of Valentine, is under arrest for failing to register for the draft. Latta says he was not 21 on registration day, though his marriage license shows age 21 after marrying last winter. He also voted in last fall’s general election. Taken to Merriman by U S Marshal Wright to appear before Commissioner J F Naylor. He is nephew of Milt Latta of Valentine.
An order from headquarters takes effect Monday requiring Nos 41 and 42 to stop for passengers from beyond Broken Bow or Edgemont and for those traveling to Sheridan and the Hills, but not to Edgemont. Credit is given to the Community Club for the favorable outcome after months of advisement and correspondence.
An appeal to the state railway commission was made and Representative Lloyd Thomas appears to have played a significant role in securing action by the railway company. Credit to whom credit is due.
Hon. Lloyd Thomas publisher of The Alliance Herald previews Valentine attractions in a July 12 issue. The report highlights the Cornell Dam Fish Hatchery Game Preserve Seclngle Falls Northwestern Bridge and J H Bachelor residence in Valentine, with half tones loaned from The Democrat.
Sheriff Reed returns from Rock Springs with Rev. George W. Gregory former Johns town pastor now charged in county court with criminal assault on girls aged 13 to 15 and 14 to 16. Also a cornbodger praised as a dumpling delicacy in a western editor’s note.
Rev. Mr. Gregory, aged 30 to 40, married with two children, is reported missing. His wife is believed to be in Holt county while he departed from Johnstown with no clear destination.
An old advertisement urges relief for lingering coughs with Dr King's New Discovery. It claims to soothe the throat loosen phlegm and kill germs for grippe croup and bronchial affections available at druggists for 50 cents.
An advertisement touts Sloan's Liniment as quick relief for sore strained muscles and rheumatic pains. It claims easy application without rubbing, a clear liquid formula that cleans without staining, and notes it suits backache lumbago bruises and other external pains. Available from druggists for 25 cents.
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