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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1920
Page
1
City council debate on future parking as paving proceeds. Mayor Rodgers notes rapid progress and urges ordinance revision. Center street parking sparks protest, with plans to permit on both sides for select stores. Four new paving districts created to remove ornamental centers, costing residents more. Sanitary features delayed. sewer bids held. next meeting August 7 set.
Patchy weather update notes a change in land vicinity with temperatures not specified. Saturday outlook unclear with general conditions and minor variation anticipated.
The council passed an ordinance making Alliance look better by prohibiting painting pasting or printing signs on sidewalks walls poles and other places with fines from five to one hundred dollars and possible imprisonment until fines costs are paid. The Better Farming exhibit car from the Burlington railroad will arrive in Alliance at 4 am August 19 and depart at 1 45 pm the same day a date and time change from earlier notice.
Mrs. Charlotte L. Huntley filed for divorce from Albert H. Huntley in district court. They married April 30 1918 at Rapid City and lived in Lincoln Hastings Ericson. Huntley allegedly pursued the plaintiff's sister Eva Manner causing intolerable living conditions. Alimony and costs sought. no children or property. Gustav Kline dies at Johnstown Neb after homesteading and moving to Brown County.
Margaret Brennan spends the week at the J Herman ranch located 36 miles southeast of Alliance as the guest of Miss Mary Herman.
The Alliance city council projects higher expenses for the coming year due to wage and supply costs plus a sizable rise in bonded debt. The proposed levy stands at about 64.5 mills on an estimated $850 000 valuation, with $54 950 on drainage extension bonds due. Mayor A D Rodgers and City Clerk Grace H Kennedy seal the notice. Charles H Britton of Box Butte County, a Myrtle Point Oregon resident, is visiting Alliance renewing old acquaintances and hosts many friends during his trip.
Virginia Phillips petitions for absolute divorce from Luke Phillips a Box Butte county rancher near Hemingford alleging extreme cruelty including two months of pouty moods and refusal to speak. She cites shared lands and income misused by him and a family conspiracy with son Ora to conceal ownership. requests child custody alimony and court accounting.
A court orders the defendant to be restrained from disposing of the property or removing it from the court’s jurisdiction and to grant her a one half interest in the entire property, preventing transfer to Ora E Phillips or others.
H. J. Kuhn and his family returned from a lengthy driving tour across the eastern and central regions of the state. They visited Lincoln Davis City Bridgeport Scottsbluff and Sidney during the journey.
Alliance and Seneca division workers compete in August to achieve zero personal injuries. Daily bulletins post progress of each subdivision and department. The race starts at 12:01 Monday, following a prior failed attempt by Wymore in June.
Weeds on residence and vacant lots must be cut by August 15. The time has been extended to give ample notice. Prosecution will follow if not complied promptly. Police Chief 0. W. Reed warns residents to act.
Forty five Alliance girls, excited about a week long camping trip at Belmont, work to save money for the excursion. Some girls are away on Alder Vacations, but those attending expect a royal time despite mosquitoes and heat. The Red Cross peace time program promotes community improvement through youth groups, leading to more Camp Fire Girls and Boy Scouts.
County Attorney Basye announced enforcement of the state law barring drivers under sixteen after multiple complaints that youths are operating vehicles. A girl of thirteen narrowly nearly struck a man, and residents report life and limb risks from teenage chauffeurs. Basye promised to pursue reform school for repeat offenders and warned against thefts of cakes and ice cream during gatherings.
The Alliance chamber of commerce reports a census recount placing Alliance population at 6171 for January 1. Initial totals were revised after discovered uncounted returns and a rooming house. Officials hope the recount will be officially recognized and compared to original data for validation.
Charles C. Fankell of Stella Nebraska plans a wholesale produce house in Alliance. The venue will be in the F W Melick building at Second and Laramie and aims to open around August 10. Initial offerings will include poultry and eggs with future expansion.
Rev. and Mrs. Merle C. Smith will travel for ten days to the Black Hills visiting Hot Springs Sylvan Lake and other points in the region. They anticipate enjoying the scenery and local sites during the trip.
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