Report on Box Butte County Judge L A Berry Office Audit
W C Mounts, hired by Box Butte County Nebraska commissioners, completes an audit of the county judge's office. He notes missing fee and receipt books, poor docketing after the first year, many files unfiled or lost, and lists of unrecorded cases, probate files, marriages, and fees totaling about 2415.70 for 1913–1915. He ends with indexing work, filing, and a recommendation to reproduce lost records.
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Box Butte
Nebraska
Costa
Henry Shimek
Shimek
W. Co. Mounts
Judge Berry Replies to Times Contention on County Office
Judge Berry declares he was not incapacitated by illness and defends his handling of the county court records. He disputes reports of a missing fee book, notes file disorganization prior to his tenure, and claims efforts to preserve public records amid alleged Times pressure. He cites specific cases on marriages and probate files while criticizing the Times for improper conclusions.
Royal Gwent Welsh Glee Singers to perform in Alliance
The Royal Gwent Welsh Glee Singers appear at the Alliance Opera House on Friday evening March 19 under lodge auspices. A photo from Washington shows them at the White House with President Wilson’s patronage. Their varied repertoire includes classical, sacred, patriotic and comic pieces with quartets duets and solos.
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Opera House
Alliance
Lodge
White House
Washington, D. C
Woodrow Wilson
Royal Gwent Welsh Clee Singers
Golden Rule store to open in Alliance this week
Mr and Mrs W B Barnett arrive from New York to open the Golden Rule store at 304 Box Butte avenue Alliance with a broad dry goods range including clothing shoes and ladies wear. Barnett has led buying for the chain of about 160 stores and promises an up to date Alliance outlet. Work now underway with shelving wiring and preparations ahead of next weeks opening.
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W. B. Barnett
New York City
Alliance
New York
United States
Barnett
Nebraska
Box Butte Avenue
the Herald
Winter sale of winter goods draws crowd at Modern Clothes for Men
E. G. Laing proprietor reports a successful last week sale despite severe cold and stormy weather. He notes an interesting letter on page two of this issue of The Herald.
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E. G. Laing
Adjourned District Court Session Held at Box Butte County Courthouse
An adjourned session of district court was held at Box Butte county courthouse Wednesday afternoon and morning. Judge West presided and heard a number of cases before returning north this noon. A full report of the cases will be given next week.
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Box Butte County Court House
Westover
I O O F Anniversary Ceremonies Set for April in Niance
The annual anniversary ceremonies of the I O O F will be held in Niance on Monday April 26. Special services will be held during the event.
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Niance
Hien High School Declamatory Contest Set At Phelan Opera House
The Alliance High School will host a declamatory contest at the Phelan Opera House on Friday night March 12 with a 25 cent admission to fund expenses. Winners advance to the district contest in Alliance on March 25. program features dramatic orations humorous sketches and a student orchestra with judges to render decisions.
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Phelan Opera House
Alliance High School
Alliance
Messrs. Nolte, Lamon
Vance, Hamilton
Maulsby Joins Newberry Hardware Harness Division
W A Maulsby, formerly a traveling harness salesman for Haney of Hastings, is now with Newberry Hardware in Alliance. He covers northeastern Colorado, eastern Wyoming, western South Dakota, and parts of Nebraska. The harness department and factory are expanding to meet rising wholesale demand.
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W. A. Maulsby
Haney Company
Hastings
Newberry Hardware Company
Alliance
Mr. Maulsby
Colorado
Wyoming
South Dakota
Nebraska
North Platte
Union Pacific
Broken Bow
Burlington
Valentine
Farmers' Club Meeting Postponed to April 20
D E Purinton president of Box Butte County Farmers Club asks The Herald to announce that the meeting postponed from February 14 to March 16 is now set for April 20 at the residence of Mr and Mrs Wm Rust Jr due to bad weather conditions. Roads are expected to become passable.
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Farmers’ Club
D. E. Purinton
Box Butte County
Herald
Wm. Rust, Jr
Nominating Committee Nominates Officers for Society
A committee with one member from each society and Anna Senner as chair nominated Chas Sprecht for president Chas Hannan for vice president Miss Vera Spencer for secretary and Louis Powell for treasurer The next meeting to complete the organization will be Sunday March 21 at 2 30 p m at the Presbyterian church to hear the nominating report and discuss a constitution and by laws
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Anna Senner
Chas
Sprecht
Hannan
Vera Spencer
Louis Powell
Presbyterian Church
Herald office pressed to publish multiple editions
The Herald ran a special stockmen edition of 5000 copies and a regular 2500 copy edition, while also aiding the Semi-Weekly Times of Alliance after their cylinder press accident on Tuesday.
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Herald
Henmingford Journal
Times of Alliance
Tuesaday
Yeoman Lodge at Hemingford Organizes New Unit
Deputy Fred Gilbert of Alliance, with Mrs. M Redfield, organized a Hemigford Hemmeford Brotherhood of American Yeoman homestead Tuesday night, with 21 charter members. A class adoption is planned May 25 expected to add 50 members. Dr. C B E Teter was named medical examiner. Officers elected include J T Elliott worthy foreman Frances M Haynes master of ceremonies and others. Meeting nights are the second and fourth Tuesdays. visiting archers invited.
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Fred Gilbert
Alliance
M. Redfield
Order of the Brotherhood of American Yeoman
Hemigford
C. BE. Teter
Hemmeford
J. T. Elliott
Frances M. Haynes
Mattle F&. Olds
Arthur P. Haynes
C. H., Keehner
Florence Palmer
N. G. Palmer
Edith Curry
Rowena
Burlington Officials Meet at Burlington Alliance Yard
The Board of Train Rule Examiners held a morning meeting at Burlington headquarters in Alliance. Six private cars were lined up in the yards. Attendees included division superintendents M. J. Foley Casper G. L. Griggs Sheridan W. G. Dungan Sterling W. M. Weidenhaver Alliance General Superintendent E. E. Young Alliance and Assistant General Manager B. B. Greer Omaha.
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Burlington
Alliance
Board of
M. J. Foley
Casper
G. L. Griggs
Sheridan
W. G. Dungan
Sterling
W. M. Weidenhamer
E. E. Young
B. B. Greer
Omaha
Five pretty schoolmises in sleigh cause snowbound mischief
Five schoolgirls skip class after a sleigh ride causes a heap of problems on Main Street. They attempt to feign illness to miss school yet the professor refuses, urging them to return at nine o clock the next morning.
Snoddy Moliring Men Return From Snow Drift Trip
Fred Moliring and John Snoddy of Snoddy & Moliring returned from a business trip in the sand hills east of Alliance. They faced immense snow drifts that hindered travel but kept to roads they knew and spent time with friends in the hills. Snoddy, selling Texan land, asked a man digging out his home if he preferred Texas. The rancher replied he would rather be in hell due to scarce hay for cattle.
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Fred Moliring
John Snoddy
Snoddy & Moliring
Sand Hills
Alliance
Texas
Hell
Local Resident Cecil Smith Attends Show Downtown
Cecil Smith, confined by rheumatism for months, appeared downtown Tuesday as guest of George Ellis and Baton Coneland. He joined them for supper and later attended the show with the hosts.
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Cecil Smith
George Ellis
Baton Coneland
Alliance Spring Style Show At Imperial Theater
Alliance hosts a cooperative spring style show at the Imperial theatre on Thursday March 25 with seven merchants participating. Models will be numbered and linked to each merchant, with categories for men women and children. The afternoon matinee targets visiting teachers at 4 30 with a special music program by the Alliance School of Music. the evening features reels of pictures and extra music.
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Alliance
Imperial Theatre
Alliance School of Music
Dubuque
More candidates enter city offices in Herald report
The Herald notes several new candidates for urban posts since the last issue. Mayoral contenders include P. K. Romig and F. M. Broome. Council seats show contenders across wards with Sallows, Shields, Was, Hacker, Rowan, Davis, Brennan, Welch, Davidson among those mentioned.
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The
Herald
P. EK. Romig
F. M. Broome
Ben J. Sallows
Ed Shields
F. J. Was
Harvey D. Hacker
Jerry Rowan
Geo
E. Davis
John Brennan
A. J. Welch
William Davidson
F. Snyder
Lloyd C. Thomas
C. EF. Calder
Mrs Sanquest and Daughters Open Store in Alliance
The Misses Mabel and Cecelia Sanquest arrived in Alliance to reopen the millinery shop Mrs. Sanquest & Daughters at 408 Box Butte Avenue. They cleaned the room and added new equipment for a spring millinery stock. They return from Chicago after studying fashion trends and promise up to date hats at money saving prices starting with the opening season.
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Mabel
Cecelia Sanquest
Alliance
Mrs
Herald
The Right automobile contest closes March 20
Roy Beckwith proprietor of The Right clothing store announces the automobile contest will close at midnight March 20. Interest is keen and contestants are busy with price reductions highlighted in his page four advertisement.
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Roy Beckwith
Beckwith
What kind of incubator at Achesons Hardware
Individuals seeking chicken hatchers during the season are advised to visit Achesons Hardware Store to inspect Queen Incubators and Brooders. These units are manufactured in Lincoln and offered for customer evaluation in Alliance.
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Acheson’s
Lincoln
Sunday Church Services Schedule and Welcome
Announcement lists Sabbath school at 10 a m with graded lessons public worship on Sunday at 11 a m and 7 30 p m young people service at 6 30 p m and prayer and social hour at 5 30 p m Wednesday evening. The public will be welcomed to all services.
Church Service Schedule Note
Sunday services at 11 a.m. and Sunday school at 10 a.m. Midweek gathering on Wednesday evening at 7:30. Sub ject listed as Substance.
Alliance youths form Union Young People's Sect at church
A meeting of presidents and four members from each Alliance young people's society gathered Sunday afternoon at the M E church to organize a Union Young People's Sect. An advertisement notes for sale two tots in Johnston's Addition or trade for horses or cows. Acirnes W care Her wkd.
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Young People's Societies of Alliance
M. E. Shurch
Young People’s Sect
Johnston
Aciirnes
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Times
Brown
Smith
Jackson
Mitchell
the Times
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Ing
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Hien
David Beach Francesca
Edna Bowman
Gypsy Flower Girl
Lara Hawkins
Irma Lotspeich
Elinor Harris
Ralph Joder
Billy Brad
Rose Carlson
Hannah Cotant
Mabel Graseman
Nell Hunt
Seeeeawe
Bill Smith
Tressa Vandervoort
H. S. Orchestra
Heing
Cone
Yeoman
Hemingford
Brotherhood of American Yeoman
Ford Automobile
Christian Science Society
Wood's Hall
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