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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1916
Page
5
The Herald encourages every western Nebraska citizen to attend W. J. Bryan’s upcoming address. The piece notes two sides to every question, urges listening with reason, and says Bryan is well informed and sincere, offering more insight than partisan rhetoric.
Don Sheehan of Sweetwater Wyoming received 29.89 for a steer marketed in Chicago in 1894. The Wyoming Stock Growers Association held the money since 1894 after an inspector linked a cross curb C branded animal to Sheehan Bros. The steer weighed 1196 pounds and sold for 35 88 with expenses subtracted to yield the final payment.
A hosiery shower honoring Miss Margaret Shaw opened a sequence of social events hosted by Mrs. William Mitchell on Monday evening. Guests included Miss Clara Allsten of New York and several local couples while the hostess presided over a one course dinner after social hours.
The marriage of Clinton A. Sheets of Bridgeport to Nellie Hanna of Bayard took place Saturday March 18. Principal Younes of Bridgeport schools led the ceremony, with Mrs. Sheets once teaching in Bayard. The couple plans to live in Bridgeport.
Former Supreme Court judge Judge James R. Dean, long respected Nebraskan, urged as a strong candidate by supporters. The 1909 appointee, praised for a splendid bench record, prime standing, and high merit, invites voters to consider his proven service and character.
Mrs Emma Brown formerly of Alliance who left February for Colorado married February 20 at Lafayette Colorado. The groom is Mr Brown. They plan to reside in Lafayette with many friends sending best wishes. Also noted is the death of Hikiont Beaumont brother of Mr Beaumont of Hemingford and funeral plans for Sunday. The Herald distributed copies about government land drawing in the North Platte valley.
A purse containing $30 was lost in front of Silver Cash Store. The owner asks the finder to return it to 609 W 2nd Street and promises a reward.
Furnished apartment at 205 Box Butte Avenue available for rent. Inquiries directed to Watson & Watson, phone 100. Also notices for two office rooms in the Reddish Block and a barn for rent at 408 Sweetwater Avenue by John W. Thomas. Phone numbers supplied.
DOVE & CO advertise cash sale in Angora for 6,000 acres for sale or lease by C. J. Wildy of Hemingford. Atlas building in Alliance offers a 47 room rooming horse facility for sale due to health, with low rent and sacrifice price.
Miscellaneous bids wanted for a two story frame residence at the northeast corner of Fifth street and Niobrara avenue. Bids accepted until Tuesday April 4. Odd Fellows Building Association committee members named. Move furnishing safely with updated drag wagons and pads. Money to loan on Box Butte county lands with immediate inspection. Alliance Nebraska.
City invites bids for a Traction Engine suitable for plowing and road work with bids due 8 PM March 27 1916. City reserves right to reject all bids. Carter Calder City Clerk seal. Also notices seeking small loan on real estate and rental space for office or small business at the Flower Store Space. W KAN Herald office inquiry.
Aotuc he, I hereby give notice that Mrs Mar tret Green who claims to be my wife left my bed and board about three years ago and has been twice married since then and I will not be responsible for any credit extended to her.
After a brief stay in Alliance three solicitors two men and a woman moved on at the urging of city police. They were soliciting subscriptions for publications but blocked streets and pressed unwilling residents. Marshal Wheeler warned them they would face police court if they repeated the crude methods.
Kath ryn E. Castle petitions to be appointed administratrix of John W. Castle deceased in Box Butte County Nebraska. Hearing set for April 21, 1916 at 10 a.m. in Alliance County Court. Notice published for four weeks in Alliance Herald. Court seal and attorney details included.
The G. A. Crancer Piano Company by Burton and Reddish files in district court against Mrs. Ida M. Ross seeking 941.45 for goods and a piano contract from the same period.
A Burlington program emphasized railroad safety and government reporting requirements. Rev. Young contrasted spiritual safety with physical safety as he urged precautions to protect workers and the public. Mayor Romig thanked attendees, and the gathering closed with the national hymn America.
H. J. Miller declares candidacy for the office of State Senator from the 28th district comprising Rock Brown Cherry Sheridan Dawes Box Butte and Sioux counties. He seeks applicable support from readers and supporters aligned with the Republican ticket.
George J. Hunt, with twenty five years in Omaha ten years in Bridgeport and western Nebraska, is described by supporters as a highly desirable candidate for the State Supreme Court. Those who know him call him a young man with a ripe legal experience.
A Republican candidate for State Senator in the 28th District asks Rock Brown Cherry Sheridan Dawes Box Butte and Sioux County voters to support him at the April 18 primaries.
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