4000 Acres Restored to Entry in Nebraska Grants
Following a federal court decision, 4000 acres in Garden county and additional land in Morrill county are opened to entry under the Kinkaid act. Veterans receive preference. deposits are $14 and refundable if not approved. Eldred case involved claims that land transfers were secured by coercive promises to Civil War veterans.
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St. Louia
United States
Garden County
Everett Eldred Ranch
Morrill County
Eldred
Denver County
Allen
Omaha
Woodrough
Castern
Nebraska
Kinkeid
Dever County
Samuel Richards
Anson H. Bowdish
William F. Clark
Alliance B R C A defeats Seneca in eleven innings
The Seneca Sluggers fell to the Alliance B R C A team 6 to 6 in eleven innings Sunday afternoon. McLaren and Jolliff pitched for the Alliance while Misclevits and Thorpe led the Seneca lineup. Harding umpired the game.
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Seneca
Alliance B. R. C
McLaren
Jolliff
Alliance Battery
Misclevits
Thorpe
Harding
Weather forecast for Alliance area and surroundings
Weather bulletin notes warmer trend across Alliance and vicinity with unsettled conditions expected midweek, including possible changes in temperatures and precipitation chances. Local observations advise readers to monitor updates for details on Wednesday conditions.
Man receives four jail sentence in adultery case
Mrs. Floyd McCone, colored, of Denver, was sentenced to 30 days in county jail in county court on Friday evening. She was brought in from Bridgeport after a telegram from Chief of Police Reed. The state's witness, Earle Willey, a young farm hand, testified he was knocked out and robbed of 36 dollars.
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Floyd McCone
Denver
Bridgeport
Reed
Earle Willey
Reynolds Wins From Buzukos In One-Sided Match
Cedar Rapids reported Reynolds dominated Pete Buzukos with two falls inside twenty minutes using body and neck scissors. Preliminary bouts featured Ray Trabert, Dutch Mannier, Ed Green, and Steve Cannon with solid performances and applause from a fair crowd.
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Pete Buzukos
Reynolds
Roof Garden
Cedar Rapids
Buzukos
Ray Trabert
Mannier
Ed Green
Steve Cannon
Eiowins
Leonerd
Thad
National Democratic Convention Bulletins from San Francisco
The Herald reports bulletins from the Democratic National Convention in San Francisco as it begins to work. Homer Cummings, who delivered the keynote, advocates ratifying the treaty amid likely wet and dry party divisions. McAdoo is presented as a leading presidential candidate. Read them at The Herald.
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Herald
San Francisco
Homer
Cummings
McAdoo
The
Professor Venner Found Dead in Hastings Room
Word has it that Prof. Orlin J. Venner was found dead in his Hastings room after being deceased at least twenty four hours. He directed an Institute of religious education in Alliance late January to early February and promoted community cooperation. He leaves a wife and two children at University Place Nebraska.
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Orlin J. Venner
Hastings
Chautauqua Week Planned For July Week
Rev Gould reports J C Williams of Alliance will visit Friday to finalize Chautauqua week from July 5 to 10. Rent and ticket sales are now underway with a push for full community attendance. Rev H J Epler heads ticket sales.
Woman Wanted for Tailor Shop Work at 164 Cleaners
Help wanted notice seeking a girl or woman to work in a tailor shop. Apply at once at 164 Cleaners.
Mrs Wolverton and Baby Return Home From Visit
Mrs. Wolverton and her infant, who had been visiting Mrs. D. R. Bells in Hemingford, returned to their home on Monday.
Angora Youth Drowns at Powell Lake Sunday
Lawrence Wade, a young man working near Angora for Leslie Boodry, drowned while swimming with companions at Powell Lake Sunday afternoon. On a raft they drifted, Wade, unable to swim well, sank after calling for help. Charlie Sherlock and others attempted rescue. Wade’s body was found after about three hours as a crowd searched the lake. Wade’s parents, from eastern states, were notified to travel today.
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Lawrence Wade
Leslie Boodry
Angora
Powell Lake
Wade
Charlie Sherlock
Sherlock
Wades
Alliance Briefs Ser. Frey Leaves for Omaha Post
Sergeant R. W. Frey who ran the Alliance recruiting office departed Saturday for Omaha to be discharged next Wednesday. He will not re enlist, having joined the E. B. C. Protector Company of Omaha and will tour with their products. Frey made an admirable record and helped capture the district championship. Sergeant Thornburg will be sent from Omaha to replace him.
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R. W. Frey
Alliance Anal
Omaha
E. & EB. C. Protector Company
Thornburg
Nazarene Church Organized in Old Presbyterian Church
A church of the Nazarene was organized June 27 at the Old Presbyterian church Fifth and Laramie after five weeks of revival led by Revs. Theodore and Minnie E Ludwig of Lincoln Nebraska. A good audience greeted the workers Sunday night and interest grows. Services continue nightly this week. You are cordially invited.
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Church of the Nazarene
Old Presbyterian Church
Fifth and Laramie
Theodore
Minnie E. Ludwig
Lincoln
Neb
God
Car Left At Carnival Grounds Stolen From Antioch Man
J F Rom of Antioch Nebraska reported a Ford touring car missing from the carnival grounds Wednesday evening around 8. He was away about twenty minutes seeking a friend and returned to find the vehicle gone. Sheriff’s office has issued an alarm.
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J. F. Rom
Antioch
Neb
Sheriff's Office
Alliance boosters promote race meet with chamber support
The Alliance Chamber of Commerce representatives led a booster trip on Thursday to promote this week’s race meet. The Alliance citizens and band provided entertainment on Main Street, highlighting local enthusiasm for the event.
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Alliance Chamber of Commerce
Alliance
Main Street
Hay Springs
McGill Injured After Fall At Keegan Ranch
J. F. McGill fell from a hay stack at the Keegan ranch on Thursday, sustaining a fractured rib and multiple bruises. He received prompt medical attention and was listed in stable condition.
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J. F. McGill
Keegan Ranch
Recruitment Office Seeks Victory Medal Applicants
Two field clerks will be at the local recruiting office about July 1st to receive applications for victory medals. Either mail or bring in your discharges. This applies to all discharged soldiers who have been in service more than ninety days, not in draft, but regular army.
Union church service to be held on roof garden
Next Sunday evening the union services of the city churches will be held on the roof garden of the Lowrey and Henry garage. A large choir will sing led by Charles Spacht. Rev. Mr. Epler of the Christian church will be the speaker.
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Lowrey & Henry
Charles Spacht
Mr. Epler
The
Christian Church
Beatrice Harness Racing Meet Attracts Record Crowds
The two day program drew crowds as 10 races featured a free-for-all and major purses. Winners included Harry R owned by J Larimore in the first heat, Queen Arion and Mollring ve second, with Oak Shreves horse White failing to place in all heats. Arian etc. details list race results and times. Despite strong attendance the Beatrice chamber of commerce faced a deficit exceeding nine hundred dollars prompting plans to address finances and fund permanent grounds improvements.
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Crators
Harry R
J. Larimore
Benkelman
Riner
Queen Arion
Mollring Ve
White
Shreves
Beatrice Lucile
B. m
Jennie Wood
A Jonahan
Kimberly
E. Stillman
Toby Grey
Jack Hitt
C. B. Ie
Lady Mack
C. B, Irwin
Myrtle A
C.B. Irwin
Chamber of Commerce
J. W. Guthrie
Mrs Tash to Visit Daughters in Virginia and Iowa
Mrs. Ira E. Tash leaves tonight for Mazon City Virginia to visit her daughter Mrs. J. A. Johnson. She plans to attend a family reunion in Afton Iowa afterward.
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Ira E. Tash
Mazon City
J. A. Johnson
Afton
Famous Clothing Announces Special Reductions
The Famous clothing store promotes reductions on high grade merchandise in a first such event in five years. The move targets Alliance and surrounding trade, with emphasis on quality standards and appealing prices for discriminating buyers. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. Joe Manser of Mumper Nebraska and Mr. Avery of Orlando visiting Mr. and Mrs. Rumer during the races.
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Joe Manser
Mumper, Neb
Mr. Avery
Orlando
Rumer
Wyoming Northeastern Oil Company to Sell Stock in Nebraska
The Wyoming-Northeastern Oil Company received a Nebraska securities permit on June 24 after thorough Bureau review. Backed by Alliance and Hemingford men with Nebraskan support, the firm holds about 16 000 acres in Wyoming and drills in Mule Creek field near Edgemont with five rigs under contract.
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Wyoming
F. A. Bald
C. M. Looney
Alliance
Vicce
Lloyd C. Thomas
A. M. Miller
Hemingford
F. W. Melick
R. M. Baker
P. J. Michael
C. F. Gruening
F. T
One More Way to Lose on the Races
A Box Butte county resident reports a troubling race betting scheme. A horseman offered good horses but lacked hay funds, proposing a half interest for 200 dollars with a buyback promise. The horse failed to win, the owner left to borrow money, and the investor fears being defrauded and skinned.
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Box Butte County
Births at St. Josephs Hospital and area homes
On Wednesday June 23 a son was born to Mr and Mrs George Larson of 305 West Third. Also on Wednesday June 23 a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs H L Ormsby of 524 Box Butte. On Friday June 25 a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs C B Donovan. On Friday June 25 a son was born to Mr and Mrs Ralph W Beal of 603 Cheyenne Avenue.
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George Larson
Weat Third
St. Joseph's Hospital
H. L. Ormsby
Box Butte
C. B. Donovan
Ralph W. Beal
Cheyenne Avenue, & Son
Ambition to be a Snake Charmer Foiled
Khobey Maithtwa and Mary Pullman, young women from Gerlag or Scottsbluff, sought carnival work with Rice & Dorman in Alliance during a race meet. They planned to accompany Sampson the eight inch python, with Rhodey to be snake charmer and Mary to share the job for $26 weekly plus expenses. They missed an early train, were detained by Chief of Police Taylor, and released to Scottsbluff with the boy left behind, delaying a budding romance.
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Khobey Maithtwa
Gerlag
Scottsbluff
Alliancé Police
Antioch
Kearney
Nebraska
Alliance
Mary Pullman
Rice & Dorman
Khobey
Mary
Rhodey
Sampson
Herald
Samson
Allas
L. EB. Perkina
Carnival
Taylor
Scottabluff
Purse Raised for Injured Jockey Alsa Carroll
A 212 purse was raised at the race meet to aid jockey Alsa Ducky Carroll who was severely injured when his horse fell. Irwin and Guthrie led the appeal and passing the hat, Carroll remains in hospital for several weeks with a New York home.
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Alsa
Ducky
Carroll
Co. B.lewin
J. W. Guthrie
Tim
New York
Irwin
Osage Rains Bring Rally News From Elks Convention
Chas Weaver, visiting from Osage for races and the Elks convention, reports everyone and their trucks are fine despite heavy rains in Osage. He returned Sunday afternoon.
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Chas, Weaver
Osage
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