Leith Graduates Vet Degree from Iowa State University
Thomas Leith of Box Butte County has graduated with honors from the veterinary department at Iowa State University, leading his class over four years. The young doctor plans to practice in a Hawkeye town rather than in western Nebraska, though his Alliance connections await his return.
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Leith
James B. Leith
Box Butte County
Alliance
Veterinary Department
Iowa State University
Nebraska
Hawkeye
Safety First lantern lights front of city depot
The Burlington installed a large Safety First lantern in front of the depot. It is lit by powerful electric lights and presents an imposing appearance visible from the depot’s frontage during day and night to passengers on passing trains.
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The
Burlington
Lightning Kills Horse in Storm Near Alliance
Herbert Nason reported a valuable horse killed by lightning during a severe storm thirteen miles northeast of Alliance. The bolt struck a herd, knocking over four other horses. Farmers and ranchers in the area have recently lost livestock to the storms.
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Herbert Nason
Alliance
Railroad Busi ness Improves as Hires Rise in Alliance Areas
Conditions in the railroad business are improving, with new men being hired at the Burlington shops in Alliance. It is understood Havelock wants one hundred more men to join the workforce, signaling expanded hiring.
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Alliance
Havelock
Burington
Fisher Called Home by Telegram for Sister in Topeka
W D Fisher secretary of the commercial club was summoned Monday night to Topeka Kansas by telegram stating his sister Daisy E Ballard was seriously ill and not expected to live. He will likely be away until early next week.
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W. D. Fisher
Commercial Club
Topeka Kansas
Daisy E. Ballard
Smith Tuttle Announces Candidacy for County Judge
I hereby announce my candidacy for the office of County Judge of Box Butte County subject to the decision of the voters at the Primary Election to be held Tuesday August 18 1914. SMITH P TUTTLE. 29 to Aug 18 3709.
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Box Butte County
T P A Dance a Success at Gads by Hall
The Bowery dance at Gadsby Hall hosted by traveling men during the convention proved a successful event both for entertainment and finances. The performers delivered lively routines and drew a strong crowd throughout the evening.
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Gadsby Hall
Miss Aiken Heads West on Extended Trip
Florence Aiken former milliner at Horace Bogue store departs for an extended journey through Denver Manhattan Kansas and Chicago home is in Alliance friends in Alliance hope to see her again next season
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Florence Aiken
Horace Bogue
Denver
Manhattan
Kansas
Chicago
Alliance
Alliance Woman Jilted by Lover
Mrs. Flora of Alliance Nebr travels to Denver to marry Dan Ryan a Wyoming cowboy only to find no groom arrives. She waits at Union depot, telegrams him, receives no reply, and boards a train back to her 320 acre farm near Bakerfield California. The column also lists local political nominees for Box Butte County offices including judge treasurer sheriff and clerk.
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Denver Post
Alliance
Eamooth
R. Flora
Nebr
Flora
Union Depot
Denver
Dan Ryan
T. X
Evanston
Wyo
Ryan
BE. L. McKinnon
McKinnon
Box Butte
Frank Irish
C. E. Marks
Cal Cox
M. S. Hargraves
Struck by Lightning Hits Drake Hotel and Town Homes
A fierce weekend storm struck several buildings including the Drake hotel with no injuries reported. People were shocked and had narrow escapes while a house in the east part of town was struck but its inmates were unharmed.
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Drake Hotel
Fine Strawberries Exhibit At Commercial Club Window
Arch ie Gregory city treasurer shows off large strawberries grown at home. The display in the Commercial club office highlights fruit that is bigger than recent shipments, with Gregory noting the harvest supported his family and neighbors this summer.
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Commercial Club
Archie Gregory
Automobiles Advertise Stockmen's Convention Parade
Alliance citizens drove in Rushville last Sunday to publicize the Stockmen's convention and wild west show opening on the 19th. A parade toured the town, ending at the Commercial hotel for a group dinner with Judge Westover welcoming visitors and Postmaster Task of Alliance replying.
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Alliance
Alliance Commercial Club
Rushville
Commercial Hotel
Westover
Meadow Lark and Local News Highlights In One Page
A nostalgic verse notes a meadowlark and a lone singer as Mollie D Chesnut signs. N D Patterson leaves Brennan's soda fountain for a Denver post. Mrs Patterson visits Missouri before joining him. A Crystal Theater night features Bronco Billy in a fiery shack scene prompting a child’s shouted plea. Local ads promote paste, notices, lumber, and Peacock coal.
Expert machinist Carl Thomas reviews Chronicle Inter type
Carl Thomas of Alliance, an expert machinist operator, came from Alliance last Friday evening to inspect the Chronicle's Inter type and share instructions on care and handling. He is described as a young man who thoroughly understands his work.
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Carl Thomas
Alliance
Chronicle
Chadron Chronicle
Lost Pocketbook Recovered Reward Offered
Lost Saturday morning June 20 a lady’s pocketbook containing money and a checkbook. Finder please return to Herald office for information and receive reward. 29-81-3716.
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Herald Office
Respected Citizen John von Bargen Dies After Long Residency
The Herald records the death of John von Bargen a longtime Pax Butte county resident who lived in Alliance for ten years He was born February 15 1855 in Germany emigrated to America in 1882 settled in Minnesota then Box Butte Nebraska before moving to Alliance He died June 19 1914 at St Josephs hospital Funeral services were held at Immanuels Evangelical Lutheran Church conducted by Rev Titus Lang with interment in Greenwood cemetery
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Herald
Pax Butte County
Alliance
John von Bargen
Germany
America
Minnesota
Box Butte County
Nebraska
Hemingford
St. Josephs Hospital
Immanuel
Evangelical Lutheran
Titus Lang
Greenwood Cemetery
Gratitude From Family For Support After Loss
We express heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors of our deceased brother and uncle John von Bargen for services, love, and sympathy shown during his illness. Henry von Bargen Mrs Rebecca Ronsbruck Miss Teresa Konsbruck.
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John von Bargen
Henry von Bargen
Rebecca Ronsbruck
Teresa Konsbruck
Local Notes Cover visits and travels of residents
John Lyle a former Alliance brake man visits the city. Rev A R Haislop goes to Crawford. F E G Laing leaves for Jericho Springs Mo to tend his sick mother. Tom Bradstreet of Grand Island commission firm is in the city on business. Mrs Dr Plebn of Scottsbluff returns home from the east. Attorney Bruce Wilcox makes a Scottsbluff trip. Louis H Brandt leaves for Excelsior Springs Mo for rheumatism treatment. Mr and Mrs Arthur Brown depart for Henry for two weeks with relatives. Miss Ruby Jones from Jericho Springs Mo returns after visiting during the convention and enjoys it. Charles J Sall 43 and Florence E Stafford 35 marry by Judge Berry. they will live in Lyons Col orado. Harold Bearden operated on for appendicitis. Mrs Anna Allen goes to Sturgis S C for her brother's golden wedding, will return to visit daughter E G Lairg. Mrs C W Morrison of Bayard returns home after visiting during the convention.
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John Lyle
Alliance Brake
A. R. Haislop
Crawford
FE. G. Laing
Jericho Springs
Tom Bradstreet
Grand Island Commission
Dr. Plebn
Scottsbluff
Bruce Wilcox
Louis H. Brandt
Excelsior Springs
Ruby Jones
E. G. Laing
Charlies J. Sall
Florence E. Stafford
Berry
Salli
Lyons
Colorado
Sall
Denver
Harold Bearden
Anna Allen
Sturgis
S. C
E. G. Lairg
C. W. Morrison
Bayard
C. W. Jeffers
Alliance Nebraska Sealed Bids for Fire Apparatus
The city of Alliance Nebraska will accept sealed bids until 8 p m July 21 1914 for a motor combination chemical and hose wagon with a 40 gallon chemical tank and 1200 feet hose. Bidders supply specifications. The city may reject all bids. Payment 1000 cash with balance on short terms. Address bids to Geo F Snyder City Clerk Alliance. A D Rodgers Mayor. Geo F Snyder City Clerk 28 51 3669
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Alliance
Nebraska
Geo. F. Snyder
Church Services Schedule Mixed Across Local Faiths
A compiled listing of church services and times for multiple denominations. Baptist, Christian Science, Episcopal, Lutheran, Methodist, United Presbyterian, First Presbyterian, Congregational, and university agricultural club events are noted with service times, Sunday schools, prayer meetings, and pastor contact details where given.
Agricultural study and magazine renewal bargain offered
The article contrasts a local farm education with study away from home, highlighting personal growth and contentment to return home. It then markets a subscription renewal deal offering four magazines for one year plus 18 cents extra, urging old Herald subscribers to renew.
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the Herald
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Smith P. Tuttle
Miss Aiken
Tilly Gilles
Alliance Sunday
Broken Bow
Irwin Brothers
Bakerfield
California
Wallie & Lure
Boa Lutte County
I. Ki
Dion
EU Jae & Wille aCqualuiaire
Wm. Rust, Sr
Mollie D. Chesnut
Patterson
N. D. Patterson
Brennan's
Bronco Billy
Twick
Sundstrom
Forest Lumber Company
St. Joseph Hospital
Mrs
Arthur Brown
Henry
Rela
A. D. Rodgers
Frank C. Barrett
Ninth St
Box Butte Ave
H. J. Young
Christian Science
Wood's Hall
Duncan's
GT. Matthew's Episcopal Church
Dean Ware
Geo. G. Ware
Dean Phone
Black
Immanuel German Evangelical Lutheran Church
Yellowstone Ave
7Th St
Missouri Ave
Methodist Episcopal Church
Niobrara and
4Th Street
Epworth League
Villa
Baker
United Presbyterian Church Cor
Laramie Ave
5Th St
Bral
For Children
Ivy Pm
Frayer Wuecuus
Luvir
Hev. W. &. Torrence
Mene Ve
First Presbyterian Church
Sil DL
Yuu
Christian Endeavor
Uu P. Ta
Rreacoing Service
Ssubjtec, Amuudiaius auUu Vailleys
Guehman
Dormier Sweetwater and ‘Iird Street
Avey
Galeria
Nulas Heads
Eulu Ciargy
Windford
Prigvipas
University
Braska University
Hot Springs, S. D
Edgemont
L. H. Hedrick
John Mueller
Big Bowery
City Pavillion
Rapid City
Chadron
J. ©. Whaley, Marshal of the Day
Union Cleaning
Mr. Lea
Sugar Bowl
Candy Kitchen
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