Biggest convention ever held drives Alliance fair plans
The article outlines a grand convention in Alliance with 6000 admission tickets daily and heavy entertainment. Two brass bands, horse races, water fights, pony races, exhibitions, and a large Pullman car contingent promise a major regional event on June 26 27. Box seats priced 750 600 250 are selling fast and a TP A day will close the event with a parade and decorations.
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John W. Guthrie
Alliance
Closing Exercises at St. Agnes Academy
The closing exercises at St. Agnes Academy occur Wednesday June 19 with Rt Rev Bishop Duffy attending. Eighth grade graduates receive diplomas gold medals and other awards in the academy auditorium and a banquet follows in the same hall. A second ceremony at Mary Rosary church honors seven graduates with diplomas and teacher certificates. Display of pupil work will be open for inspection that afternoon in academy classrooms.
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St. Agnes Academy
Bishop Duffy
Academy
Bishop
Alliance
Maly Rosary Church
Duffy
Obituary of Magdalena Roth Tillett
Magdalena Roth Tillett born April 1834 in Canton Stark Co Ohio died June 8 1913 in Denver Colorado aged 79 years 2 months 3 days She married Samuel Tillett August 24 1857 in Minerva Carroll Co Ohio and had six children four living Lorena Pike Malinda Williams Samuel B Tillett and Chas W Tillett She lived in Versailles and Blue Hill Nebraska before moving to Walworth and then to Edgemont South Dakota later settling in this city She was active in the Order of the Eastern Star and belonged to the Methodist church since 1890. She died after a fall in Denver with Christian faith and family remembered.
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Magdalena Roth
Canton
Stark Co
Ohio
Denver
Colo
Samuel Tillett
Minerva
Carrol County
Lorena Pike
Victor, Colo
Malinda Williams
Rapid City
Samuel
Tillett
Order of the Eastern Star
Lutheran Church
Methodist Church
Blue Hil
Nebr
Gail
Gad
Alliance pair leaves after two week visit
Tim Higgins and his wife of Alliance returned home at the start of the week after spending two weeks visiting Mrs. Anta Ryan.
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Tim Higgins
Alliance
Anta Ryan
Local news roundup reports visits and civic notes
Dr H A Copsey returns from eastern trip. Mae Barnes comes home from Denver. Vaughan and Son add an ice wagon to their sanitary delivery fleet. Three dogs poisoned in northwest town prompt hunt for culprit. Mable Mosher and Mrs Clyde Miller visit Hemingford. Baptist church to host evening service with Rev Frank C Barrett preaching. Dr Geo J Hand made seven Lakeside trips last week. Seven scarlet fever cases in A W Tyke family. two more at Lakeside out of quarantine. Walter J McGowan of Scottsbluff visited. Pete Watson from Mitchell attends upcoming mockmen’s convention and parade preparations.
Alliance plans reception for Bishop Duffy before academy graduation
A group of Alliance business men discuss giving a four course reception and banquet to Bishop Duffy in connection with St. Agnes academy graduation on the 18th. Banquet date options are the 17th or 19th. A meeting likely to be held in the afternoon.
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Alliance
Bishop da
Alliance Toticipate
St. Agnes Academy
Hedengren Promoted to Cashier Position at Burlington
Frank Hedengren, longtime Burlington employee and recent day ticket agent at the depot, has been promoted to cashier. He left noon for Omaha to visit his parents who are going west and may reach Deadwood next week.
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Frank Hedengren
Burlington
Deadwoo
Omaha
Deadwood
Committees Appointed For Convention Activities
At a meeting of the Entertainment Committee last evening the permanent committees were named. Members include Dick Waters as superintendent of the races Bruce Mallory as assistant superintendent of races Carl Bspacht as secretary Fred Mollring as treasurer W O Barnes in charge of grounds and buildings and John W Guthrie for general admittance and concessions. Sub committees list Bruce Mallory advertising W O Barnes grounds and buildings Dick Waters entries and races Carl Spacht fall and amusements J W Guthrie boxes and concessions.
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Dick Waters
Bruce Mallory
Carl Bspacht
Fred Mollring
W. O. Barnes
John W. Guthrie
Carl Spacht
J. W. Guthrie
Firemen Meet Alliance Volunteer Fire Dept
The Alliance Volunteer Fire Department held a regular meeting at the department club rooms last evening with small attendance. Applications were referred to the committee for several candidates including BR, Dunningham, Adrian Kane, Cecil Smith, Frank Abig, Frank Evans, A Brackwell and Day Cunningham. Merritt Kelser and Hall were on the committee. Several bills were allowed and a $25 prize offered by the Entertainment committee of the convention for a team of experienced men to run at the full grounds.
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Alliance, Volunteer Fire Department
Dunningham
Adrian Kane
Cecil Smith
Frank Abig
Frank Evans
A. Brackwell
Day Cunningham
Merritt
Kelser
Hall
Panhandle Circuit of County Fairs Formed
County fairs from four contiguous counties met at Bridgeport to organize the Panhandle Circuit of County Fairs. W. Spencer of Alliance chaired with A. B. Wood of Gering as secretary. Dates fixed: Cheyenne at Sidney Aug 26-29. Morrill at Bridgeport Sept 3-5. Scotts Bluff at Gering Sept 16-12. Box Butte at Alliance Sept 17- EK. The arrangement aims for harmony and economical handling of concessions and attractions.
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Bridgeport
Panhandle
County
Falra
W. & Bpencer
Alliance
A. B. Wood
Gering
Cheyenne Co
Sidney
Scotts Blut Co
Boxarte Co
Spencer
Home Talent Play Delights Alliance Crowd With Local Cast
Alliance residents packed the night scene for a home talent show featuring Chase Foagine and Jack Hawes. The ensemble delivered humor and song in a vibrant program highlighted by Turkish themed acts and a grand finale with The Ghost of the Violin.
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Alliance
Chase
Foagine
Jack Hawes
Spike Boyd
B. F. Gilman
Joe Westover
Billy Mitchell
Judge Berry
Jack
Noop
Norman Hiams
H. Westover
Howard Reddish
Humble Bee
Howard
Misa Morris Neilson
Ethel Nolan
Bowery
Leone Mallery
Miss Mallery
Bernard Holsten
Norman Wil-lames
Antone
Lincoln
Eri H Swanson
Henry
Robert Sneed
Fancy
Horon
Villian
Baween
Kid McCoy
Jack Johnson
Angela Ware
New York
H. Barton
Ordigary
Joel L. Westover
Joely
W. H. Butler
W. T. Sellupp
Mosars
Chase Feacins
Ruth Morrs
Emily Skiles
Frances Nolan
Zehring
Mesdames Gants
Barton
Williams
Meesis
Ford
Carlson
Kennedy
McClusky
Smith
Metz
Misses Carey
O'Donnell
Newberry
Carey
Mallory
Mrs. Schlupp
Nolan
Parade Delight Shines in First Cadence Home Talent Show
Yesterday's parade thrilled crowds with a home talent bike march led by Joe Westover and Harry Williams, a clown and pony, four cowgirl dancers, autos, and a Bee Hive float featuring a bear tossing crackers to children.
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Joe Kh. Westover
Harry L. Williams
Bear
Duncan-Mark Misa Edna Duncan and Mr Ray Mark Married
Edna Duncan and Mr. Ray Mark wed yesterday morning at the bride’s father’s Alliance home. The ceremony took place in a fern adorned parlor with Louise Cogswell as ringbearer. A four course breakfast followed before the couple departed for a honeymoon to Denver Fort Morgan and LaMar Colorado.
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Misa Edna Duncan
Ray Mark
eSean
Alliance
Rey
Mise Louise Cogswell
Denver
LaMar
Fort Morgan
Colorado
Fort Monrigan
And
Myre
P. H W. Cogswell
Bert
Disorderly conduct arrest report in town chase
Mrs Marve Cattlitt identified her husband as a fugitive. A warrant was issued for his arrest on disorderly conduct charges after a reported assault and threats. The suspect allegedly fled during transport to the city jail, and officers pursued on West Street, firing three shots as the pursuit continued.
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Marve Cattlitt
Marshall Jeffers
Cattlitt
Conrad iv
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