05 Jun 1913
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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1913
Page
1
A commemorative program honors fallen servicemen with wreaths and remarks. Speakers include veterans and local officials while attendees reflect on sacrifice and national duty. Decorated veterans and community leaders attend the event at a solemn ceremony.
Wordy transit of notices shows Mr Rider with new bungalow style home improvements on East erson Avenue. Hemingford residents A Miller and family plan an auto trip to Me Creewt for a visit, with Ward and MiI kin planning a Ford upgrade and possible stop in Scottbluff before Matthew.
GeOrge Carpentier defeats Bombardier Wells in Ghent Belgium to claim the European heavyweight championship. Carpentier, a former middle and welterweight champion, survived a rough first two rounds and finished Wells with a solar plexus shot in the closing seconds of the fourth round. Wells had previously challenged in Britain and the bout, scheduled for twenty rounds, ends early.
Mosher buys the new Buick 40 from local dealer Tully and Kientop as the first of the week sale.
George A Beecher bishop of the Kearney diocese was badly cut in the face in Omaha when a windshield shattered by a rope stretched across the street men felled a shade tree scene. He was rushed to a hospital with injuries not expected to be serious though his eyes narrowly escaped damage.
An advertisement lists sturdy blue working shirts described as all sinew direct at the Bee Hive. The note emphasizes robust fabric and value for laborers seeking durable attire.
Alliance Lodge No 1168 members and families hold memorial crevices next Sunday at 2 PM at the hall. After a short service, attendees proceed to Green Wood cemetery for grave decorating and services for deceased members. The program mentions urn, Harmon HM, Frater, Arthur Chilton, J P Weinel, Nelson Pletcher, and Themes.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe Jacob Jesse freeing Westover and a court matter involving Colorado officials. Mentions Teller County and an effort to contact Gov about extras. Details are garbled and speculative, lacking clear dates or outcomes.
Alliance youth troupe presents Fun in a Cabaret directed by Harry H William at the Phelan Opera House next week. The musical comedy promises lively songs and broad humor that drew crowds in a prior show The Whirl of the Town, with tickets advised for families and friends.
Erwin Zediker, arrested for allegedly stealing coins from a Diamond pool hall, was released after Justice Schlupp ruled there was insufficient evidence to bind him over to the district court. The Monday night hearing drew a sizable crowd with witnesses for both sides. Defense showed Zediker as a coin collector with many similar coins at his home. the missing gun and watch were not recovered. J L Westover prosecuted for the state. Boyd and Metz defended Zediker.
The Epworth League met at the ME church on June 7 1915 to elect officers for six months. Chas E LaMon was named president Paul W Thomas first vice president Hinnehe Kibble second vice president May Graham third vice president Mary Baker fourth vice president W H LaMon secretary Merritt Chaffee treasurer Theresa Vandervoort organist Chae Spacht choir member Lawrence Beck head usher Mary Baker and Merritt Chaffee were chosen as delegates to the Dual District convention at Chndsus Near.
A scan of local churches lists Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and worship times at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. F. C. Barrett, Rev. Barrett again at 4:00 p.m. on “Sin Its Own Paymaster,” and 7:00 p.m. prayer meetings. Methodist, U P, Christian, Episcopal, Seventh Day Adventist, and German Evangelical Lutherans share diverse programs, baptisms, and youth activities with dates in upcoming Sundays and weekday services.
Crowded Empress theater last night as 2200 feet of film displayed Omaha tornado and Dayton flood scenes. Wreckage was described as vast and hard to describe. Harry Dubuque arranged the features for Alliance patrons.
City council met Tuesday at city hall with all members present. They approved concessions for the entertainment committee to issue licenses and collect water charges for fairgrounds. The city donated $25 to the band for June and agreed to pay for two following months in exchange for Saturday street concerts.
F. M. Hoteten Harrine and W. K. Spencer have received new Imperial cars in a shared carload. The autos are described as fine looking, luxurious, and easy to operate, reflecting a premium standard in the collection.
Dow, newly elected head of the water light and power department, arrived Saturday with his family and assumed charge on the first. He and his family are now living at 508 Big Horn Avenue and Dow is praised as a seasoned choice by The Herald.
Mrs H P Toohey hosted a surprise miscellaneous shower Saturday evening for Edna Duncan. A delightful three course luncheon was served. Guests included Edna and Mabel Duncan Dorothy Hoag Maude Spacht Margaret Bell Alice Carlson and Mesdames Harry Thiele Bates Copeland Jack Berry Jack Ward Geo D Derling and H P Toohey.
Mrs Frank Lathrop of Hoston concluded an extended Box Butte county visit. She boarded a 42 to begin her return trip after a stay since last November. She is sister to Ambrose and Albert Hadley and aunt of Mrs John R B Lawrence Jr.
Mrs. Géo A. Witte received a telegram Wednesday morning saying her brother in Nampa Idaho was seriously ill and asked her to come at once. She left that night and Mr. Witte accompanied her to Sidney, returning this noon.
City marshals warn drivers and owners that enforceable state motor vehicle laws apply on public highways. Violations of speed limits and headlight requirements between sunset and sunrise will be prosecuted. Dated 13, J. D. B., Clerk of the City of Allance. Advt 26-3-2245-249.
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