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Newspaper

Alliance Herald

Location

Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1909

Page

6

Local Arts and Real Estate News From Box Butte and Nearby

The report notes enthusiastic audience response to We Are King at the opera house on Thursday and praises local scenery and acting. E. T. Kibble & Company sold four quarters of Box Butte county land to eastern buyers likely to settle and farm. Hal Pardey reports moving picture crowds on road show tours. W C T U entertainment at the Presbyterian church receives high praise with Stella Parker winning a silver medal. Crystal theatre continues drawing crowds with vaudeville and affordable ten cent admission. A new normal school for northwest Nebraska is urged to improve teachers professional training and state certification. County Superintendent Ova E. Puricks argues for state support to pass such legislation.

E. T. Kibble & Company Box Butte County Hal Pardey Hal Guernsey Presbyterian Church Stella Parker Agatha Gregg Crystal Theatre Litttle Theatre Nebraska Great Northwest Chicago North West Ova E. Puricks

Community Announcements From Alliance Churches and Civic Groups

Local notices list missionary visits by A F Gundy and weekend church activities. Postponed pupil exchanges between Rev Mitchell Chadron and Rev Vallow Alliance. Chancellor Davidson to preach at M E church if schedule allows. Davidson will address a mass meeting at the opera house March 1. Churches likely close Sunday evening for the address. circles of M E Ladies' Aid host event Wednesday. Miss Orvilla Snow to speak at Baptist church on Chap man revival.

A F. Gundy American Sunday School Union Cheyenne Avenue Vallow M. E. Church Mitchell Chadron Davidson Methodist Episcopal Church W. J. Davidson Nebraska Weslyan University Citizens of Alliance Opera House Decatur Churches of Alliance United Presbyterian Church Orvilla Snow The Baptist Church Boston

Northwest Nebraska Seeks State Normal School Expansion

The Nebraska House debated Wayne’s proposed $100,000 normal school purchase with a favorable report on a $90,000 alternative. Support grows for a western Nebraska normal school north of the fortieth parallel and west of the ninety-ninth meridian, to serve teachers in the northwestern region.

House of Representatives Wayne Normal School Wayne Penn State Board of Education Nebraska Nebraskan

Railway Notes and Personalities at Alliance Nebraska

Rail line updates from Alliance include new switchman B E Gjelsteen in Alliance and several staff changes. Trainmaster A E Wallace visited Sheridan. J W Wright returns from Fort Worth. J P Young succeeds as conductor. through sleeping cars promoted Omaha to Seattle dates announced. Dietlein resigns to join International Harvester at Crawford with Pierson replacing him.

B. H. McCarthy Alliance Sheridan J. P. Young E. E.oung Omaha Seattle Lincoln R. J. Dietleln The International Harvester Co Crawford A. W. Pierson Internationals

Hemingford Happenings and Local Goings On

The Hemingford items note many residents traveling to Omaha Alliance Blair and Rushville for business or visits. Several shipments including prairie green potatoes and horses move toward Hazleton and Oregon. A March 27 horse sale is announced and the Dramatic Club performance pleases the crowd.

Harry Pierce Pete Jensen Blair Grandma Holliorake Mrs. Wanek E. Johnson Omaha Winten Bros Tschacher C. J. Wildy Tom Kates B. F. Gilman Alliance A. C. Witcher Hazleton Iowa Marsland Dickison Mr. Weise Mr. Moe Oregon John van Camp Rushville Scribner Boys Fred Wetstone Pine Ridge Charley Movarek Bert Langford Frank Barney Lawrence Ford Welly Brothers Denver H. H. Pierce Welly Wildy Joe Duhton Luke Phillips Mr. Best Washington

W C T U Silver Medal Contest At M B Church

The silver medal contest by the W C T U will be held at the M B church on Tuesday evening March 23. Rev leads invocation. Program includes readings and musical numbers by Helen Benson Edina Donovan Grace Johnston Ruth Reed Lurrette Zehrung and others. Admission ten cents.

W. Cc. Twu M. B. Church Grace Johnston

Grandma Eickeman Ill And Local Community Notes

Fairview notices report Grandma Eickeman very ill and Lawrence also sick. Ladies' Aid to meet with Mrs. Wm. Rust Sr. March 24. Local callers include C. J. Benjamin and Peter Kicken. Family visits and travel noted among residents. Sunday School resumes April 1 at the church and aims for a large turnout. Oyster supper at W. I. Lorance's on March 10 drew a fine program and good attendance.

Lawrence Aid Wm. Rust C. J. Benjamin Peter Kicken Fairview R. H. West Ambrose Hadley Ab, Curry Family J. W. Frazier Elmer Shanks J. B. Hadley Hadley

Lake Peecinet Telephone Co Organized in Box Hutte County

The Lake Peecinet Telephone Co organized this week to build a high line from Alliance to fifteen miles northwest. Officers include J. Barkhurst, Norman Leishman, W. A. Springer, J. T. Nabb, and PJ. Knapp. Seven stockholders start with a five year switching contract with Alliance Telephone Co. The Herald predicts rapid rural telephone expansion.

Lake Peecinet Telephone Co Alliance Allisance Telephone Co Box Hutte The Herald

City church choirs meet at opera house for union service practice

Singers from all city churches are asked to gather at the opera house next Sunday afternoon at 2 00 for practice for the union service to be held that evening. The chorus will be assisted by the High School orchestra under Prof Reimund.

Opera House Prof Reimund

Personal Tax Notice and Delinquency Schedule

Taxes are due by November 1 with delinquency on December 1. Land tax becomes delinquent in May and interest at 10 percent accrues from delinquency. Real estate is advertised the first week in October and sold for taxes on the first Monday in November. Include property description in all tax communications. Free Moureaine, Co Treasurer.

Free Moureaine, Co

Local Business Notes and Classified Ads from Alliance

Dentists and pianos dominate the page with Dr. Allen and multiple piano brands at Bennett Co. Alliance. The ads promote cement work contracts, Leghorn fowl listings, piano displays from Chickering & Sons and Ivers & Pond, and various home services. Also listed are two potato farm renter opportunities and a stock ranch job seeker in Alliance Nebraska.

Chickering & & Sons Boston Bennett Co Alliance Ivers & Pond

Bulls for Sale Short Horn cattle arrive in Alliance

One carload of full blooded Short Horn bulls will arrive in Alliance next Monday, 14-ln Watkins & Frantie.

Alliance Ln Watkins Frantie

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