Local civic leaders listed for state publicity committee
President George Howe of Fremont serves as head with First Vice President H. A. Graff of Seward and Second Vice President Jacob P. Hoffman of Ord. E. A. Miller of Kearney is secretary and Fred Alexander of Scottsbluff is treasurer. Lloyd C. Thomas edits as state publicity chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Howe
Fremont
H. A. Graff
Seward
Jacob P. Hoffman
Ord
E. A. Miller
Kearney
Fred Alexander
Scottsbluff
Board of Control
Harry Houser
Jacob Goehring
BE. W. Parkhurst
Lexington
Ray Frost
Stanton
Thomas Jeffrey
North Platte
Publicity Committee Members and Nebraska Fire News
Publicity committee members are listed for several towns including Albion, Bloomfield, Kearney, Neligh, and Ulysses. The Hastings Daily Tribune recounts volunteer firemen saving property at Ingleside, noting the paradox of volunteer pay versus dangers and the 2:30 a.m. hospital brigade effort. Reports cover Crawford convention bids, fire engine sales appeals, and praise for Nebraska City firefighters who saved a hospital building during heavy rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hastings Daily Tribune
State of
Nebraska
Ingleside
Hastings
Hospital Brigade
I. A
Zook
J. M. Tennant
Beatrice Fire Department Plans Picnic Committee
The Beatrice department forms a committee for a large upcoming picnic. Chairman John L. Sehick leads H L Harper Hose Co 1 J S Walker A D White of Beatrice Bros Hose Co I L Lock G D Kuhn of Hose Co 5 Chas Gudtner E A Gamble of Hook and Ladder Ed Ashaw and J H Arney Hose Co 6. Plans include a program of amusement and location on or near the river or chautauqua grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatrice
John L. Sehick
H. L. Harper
Hose Company No
J. 5. Walker
A. D. White
Ieatrick Bros. Hose Company
I. L. Lock
G. D. Kuhn
Chas. Gudtner
E. A. Gamble
The
Hook and Ladder Company
Ed @ashaw
J. H. Ar
Fire destroys barn at Ingleside hospital complex
A large brick barn at the Ingleside hospital on the state farm near Hastings was struck by lightning and burned June 12, damaging the facility and disrupting operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hastings
Ingleside Hospital
Kearney Plans Firemen Led Fourth of July Festivities
The town of Kearney aims for a grand Fourth of July celebration with the fire department as key attractions. A water fight is expected on the program, alongside other activities. A postulated baseball game between firemen and grocers may open the morning events if arranged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kearney
Wayne Firemen Earn Praise After Quick Store Fire
In Wayne on Thursday evening after a windstorm, Mr and Mrs R H Morrow discovered a blaze in the back room of their Wheeler house store. A traveling man aided by calling the alarm as firemen arrived swiftly, preventing disaster. The couple faced water damage from the flood earlier that month. Citizens applaud the energetic Wayne fire team and Mrs Morrows prompt action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Morrow
Wheeler House
Alliance Fire Department Hosts Annual Picnic at Lister Gorge
The Alliance Fire Department spent Sunday June 14 at a large picnic at Jack Lister gorge six miles south of town. The event was in a big hayrack with ample food and drink and fun for all. The group plans similar picnics each year.
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Alliance Fire Department
Jack Lister
Fire at Premium Store injures stock. buildings damaged
Fire discovered about 1 o clock Monday night destroyed the Premium Store stock and damaged the building. The fire department saved adjacent structures as Masonic hall and barber shop escaped with limited damage. Insurance values stated for Hibbens and Fisher, and plans for future business and rebuilding uncertain. Aurora Sun notes Jubilee month for volunteer department with eight new members and goals to expand to three companies and more equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tobias Express
Masonic Hall
Hibbens
Will Fisher
Fisher
Aurora Volunteer Fire Department
Fire Department
November meeting notes reveal officers and activities
At the Tuesday gathering members discussed poll tax and jury service for life and shared in dividends from entertainments and the annual ball. A smoker and special hour followed. Current officers are Oscar Oberg president George Houser secretary Fred ukln treasurer and Ed DeWaters chief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Oberg
George Houser
Fred uKln
Ed DeWaters
Nebraska City Fire Volunteers Earn Praise Over Critics
The Nebraska City News defends the volunteer fire department amid curbside critics during a Saturday fire. It praises the brave firefighters risking their lives to save property while accusing onlookers of interference and loud, unhelpful commentary. The paper lauds the department as efficient and courageous and urges support, not blame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
That
Nebraska City
Middle West
E. K. Bradley
Nebraska City News
Arnold Establishes New Fire Department with Appointed Officers
Arnold forms a fire department electing Dr. Chiles as chief Wim Phiffer as assistant chief Eddie Robison as secretary treasurer and Jay Walker Arthur Schooner and Neal Logan as trustees. A committee will pick a suitable site for installing a fire bell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold
Dr. Chiles
Wim Phiffer
Eddie Robison
Jay Walker
Arthur Schooner
Neal Logan
Wynot Volunteer Fire Department Names Officers for Year
At its regular meeting Wynot volunteer fire department elected officers for the coming year. President M. T. Bonertz, vice president E. A. Miller, secretary H. A. McCormick, treasurer H. J. Sonneman, chief Chris Jen gen, assistant chief A. T. Duman, captain FP. A. Sullivan, assistant captain O. M. Konegnil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wynot Volunteer Fire Department
M. T. Bonertz
E. A. Miller
H. A. McCormick
H. J. Sonneman
Chris Jengen
A. T. Duman
FP. A. Sullivan
O. M. Konegnil
For Sale Fire Bell Complete Bargain Florence Nebr
Fire bell for sale in Florence Nebraska offered as a bargain. Used briefly. description and price obtainable from Secretary Florence Hose Co. Florence Neb. Also a Mesa Verde National Park circular issued by direction of the Secretary contains detailed information on the cliff dwellings and park features.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Hose Co
Florence
Nebr
Mesa Verde National Park
Mesa Verde Park
Notable Cliff Dwellings in Mesa Verde Park Colorado
The southwest Colorado park hosts major prehistoric ruins including Spruce Tree House Cliff Palace Balcony House and Tunnel House. Each village features hundreds of rooms kivas towers and fortifications with access via nearby towns Mancos Cortez and Dolores offering horses for visitors as outlined in the circular plans and readings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Mancos
Spruce Tree House
Cliff Palace
Tunnel House
Spruce Tree Canyon
Navajo Canyon
Cum Palace
Cum Canyon
Balcony House
Ruin Canyon
Cortez
Dolores
Alliance Commercial Club posts record Nebraska gain
In a three day campaign the Alliance Commercial Club added 255 new members to reach 329, the largest for a city of five thousand in Nebraska. Funds raised for the year totaled 4711, with overall club funds reaching 6051, the highest ever for such a town. Cash contributions totaled 1206.25. Secretary W D Fisher led the drive with 35 members. Hugh B Eller, traveling agent for the Chicago and North Western Railway, is mentioned next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alliance Commercial Club
Nebraska
Commercial Club
W. D. Fisher
Norfolk Commercial Club
Fisher
Alliance
Norfolk Press
Unclear Visit Tied to Fremont Alliance Convention
A man from Fremont Nebraska spent time in Alliance during the convention visiting old friends and making pew acquaintances as part of his trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont
Nebraska
Alliance
Taylor Seeks Sixth District Democratic Nomination
Frank J. Taylor of St. Paul seeks the congressional nomination in the Sixth district with Democratic and Peoples Independent lines. He visited Alliance, spoke to townspeople on Thursday and Friday, making many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank J. Taylor
St. Paul
Thek Eta
Alliance
Ball Visits Alliance Woodruff Ball Campaign Theme
Republican candidate Ball, seeking the state senate seat in the 28th district, visited Alliance during the convention. He praised the town’s new building projects and changes, noting satisfaction with the improvements across Rock Brown Cherry Sheridan Dawes Box Butte and Sioux counties.
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Woodruff Ball
Cherry County
Rock, Brown
Cherry
Sheridan
Dawes
Box Butte
Sioux Counties
Notable Visitors To Garden County Convention
Walter Clark the Garden county sheriff attended the convention in town. Luther Phipps of Whitman visited Alliance during the last week as a guest.
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Walter Clark
Garden County
Luther Phipps
Whitman
Alliance
Elks Convention in Denver Draws Herald Readers
In July the national Elks convention will be held in Denver. Fikes readers plan to attend and may want emblem cards with their name printed. The Herald offers to furnish these on short notice at reasonable prices with various styles. Phone 340 or visit The Herald office to see samples.
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Denver
Herald
Herald Publishing Company
Card of Thanks for Sickness and Burial Loss
We express heartfelt thanks for kindness and sympathy shown during the sickness and burial of our mother and grandmother Mrs P J Sturghon and relatives.
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P. J. Sturghon
Estimate of municipal expenses for year ending May 1 1916
Special city council meeting estimates list officers salaries 5000 streets and alleys 5000 fire and water 56000 stationery and printing 500 street and city lighting 4000 city library maintenance 1300 interest on water bonds 3000 interest water extension bonds 1000 sewer maintenance 1600 interest on city hall bonds 480 interest on city park bonds 260
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Nebraska State Volunteer Firemen’s Association
Nebrasak
Lloyd C. Thomas
State Publicity
Albion
H. E. Hallstead
Bertrand
C. H. Frakes
Bloomfield
Harry Henatech
kim—Alvin Bloehorn
Gothenburge
Arthur Johnson
Howells
Frank Luxa
E. F. Winn
Neligh
Jay Ames
Lynch
A. C. McFarland
Hampton
Alvin Gaussmann
University Place
Leslie A. Thomas
Fullerton
John C. Chapman
Ulysses—B. 8S
Oglesby
O. P. Cromwell
Verdigre
H. H. Bruce
Overton
James M. Pullen
Schuyler
F. W. Shonka, Jr. Snyder
Geo. W. Meyers
Stromsburg
aAl Westenius
Tilden
R. G. Whitney
Crawford
H. H. Easterbrook
Montague St
Brooklyn
N. Y
Mr. Easterbrook
Morehead
Ridgell
Jank J. Taylor
Dr. Day
Council
Seth Marsh
Anselmo, Nebr
A. Sweeney
General Hospital
East Second Street
Omaha
J. C. Roth
Wayne
Wayne Herald
Hugh B. Eller
Chicago & North Western Railway
Taylor
Ball
Hamilton's
Ed Oak
Miller Bros. Furniture Store
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