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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1911
Page
1
The text explains that the deposit protection fund shields depositors from loss and that a larger fund means greater protection. It notes a specific threshold of $175,000 before any depositor could lose money and emphasizes that this protection benefits individuals, urging them to think of First National when considering a bank.
Fairview residents discuss a busy period with a Valentine social at Mr and Mrs Wm Aspden s home, large W C T U attendance at two services on February 18 and a Lincoln Day program with broad influence. A stereopticon lecture is planned for Alliance at the U P church next Friday with a Fairview appearance on Monday night March 5.
In loving memory of Mrs Minnie EB Colerick who departed this time February 23 1911. The verse laments her passing and recalls reunion in heaven with Jesus meeting her on the shore. A friend signs the tribute to comfort family and friends.
At the Baptist church next Sunday evening the pastor will present the first illustrated sermon in a new series. Special music planned. Everyone is welcome. Franklin McNeill is the pastor.
Due to the absence of Rev. A. L. Godfrey the pulpit at United Presbyterian Church will be supplied next Sunday at 11 a.m. by John W. Thomas. There will be no evening preaching service.
The next regular meeting of the Fairview church will be on Sunday March 12. The W C T A will be at 2 p.m. followed by preaching. A cordial invitation is extended to all to attend both services.
In Alliance Nebraska last Friday the high school girls beat Scottsbluff 109 to 30 at Alliance High. Katie O'Donnell scored 22, a new girls single game mark. Saturday the Alliance boys defeated Bridgeport 87 to 13 at the same gym, breaking the arena scoring record with 87 and Clarence Schaffer single game record with 57 points.
Claus Matthews Eckman born October 2 1830 in Germany died February 27 1911 at his home four miles north of Alliance Nebraska He leaves a wife and six children of eleven born five dead He moved to America about 1831 29 years ago locating at North Bend then Box Butte county for nineteen years The funeral will be at the German Lutheran church Alliance Thursday at 1 pm Rev A L Godfrey officiating Interment Greenwood cemetery The Herald extends sympathy to the widow relatives and friends
Upon invitation of Postmaster Tash The Herald editor visited the Alliance post office to inspect the new automatic stamp cancelling machine. The device is praised as a time and labor saver and is appreciated by the postmaster and staff due to the office's heavy business volume.
A stereopticon lecture titled Egypt Where our Civilization began will be given at the United Presbyterian church on Friday evening March 10. The talk surveys how ancient Egypt influenced modern culture and civilization.
The Nile valley scene shows daily life building craft items and monuments along the riverbanks. A first class stereopticon will display a hundred slides while Rev. A. L. Godfrey delivers the talk and Rev. A Bundy operates the machine. Admission 15 and 26 cents, lecture begins at eight.
C H Tully, a wealthy Nebraska rancher and friend of the sporting editor, called at the World Herald office yesterday. He purchased a top price four door torpedo automobile during the visit in Omaha.
Lumber left after the church fire will be sold on church grounds next Saturday at 3 PM. Bidders should attend to bid on building material at low prices.
The regular teachers examination for Box Butte county will be given at the office of the county superintendent in the courthouse on Friday and Saturday March 17 and 18 1911. A special examination for candidates for professional life certificates will be held at the same time and place.
J. H. Brown has printed time books for evotuitous distribution to engineers firemen conductors and brakemen. Applications for a supply should be made to O F Williams yard master or Roy Beck at The Right clothing store.
Subscriptions to the Christian Herald are received by W. A. Dunlap at the Herald office. The price is $1.50 per year. Subscribers may leave their subscriptions at the Herald office without extra expense to either the subscribers or Mr. Dunlap, 12 to 590.
Beginning tonight March 2 the company will hold the boards at the Phelan opera house for the balance of the week. The troupe is well known to Alliance playgoers as the best repertoire company on the road with strong vaudeville specialties and a ladies orchestra. Prices 25 6 and 60 cents, Saturday matinee 10 and 26 cents.
The Herald explains that due to publishing The Single Herald from Lingle Wyoming with Alliance printing, an obituary for Judge Spacht and about six wedding notices are postponed to next week. This delay aims to gather additional data for these items.
News of the sudden death of Judge Spacht at Lewellen Nebraska last Tuesday morning. The funeral will be held at the M E church Friday at 2 o'clock with interment in Greenwood cemetery. An extended obituary notice will appear in the next issue.
Local notes report visits from Canton and Scottsbluff residents including Mrs B F Elsen and Chas W Lockwood. Announcements cover Lenten tea at Mrs F E Holston, travel plans of Day Cunningham and L M Anderson, and greetings from Charlie Tash after two years away.
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United States civil service exams for stenographers and typewriters will be held in Nebraska in spring 1911 with dates in Grand Island Lincoln McCook Norfolk North Platte Omaha and tentative efforts to add Alliance if demand exists. Applicants can contact J. N. Johnston secretary of the local civil service board at the Alliance post office for information.
Roy Beckwith announces The Right clothing store in Alliance now carries Hirsh-Wickwire line of ready to wear suits. Advance spring styles in staple patterns are available for inspection and buyers are invited to call and view them.
Independent candidate Ke ORT LLOYD announces running for Alliance city clerk in the April 4 1911 election. He cites six years in office work and a downtown office as proof of experience and pledges to seek assistant water commissioner if elected and to report city proceedings after each meeting.
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