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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1909
Page
1
Classified notes from Alliance Nebraska list piano store offerings at Bennett Co and Ivers & Pond pianos, rentals, and sales. Also jobs and services including odd jobs, stock handling, nursing, breaking horses, and manufacturing or sale of farm land and crops.
A special Crystal matinee last Saturday afternoon drew many children and ended in a joyful mood. W. C. Barnes' boy won the mitt and ball while Mildred Graham claimed the ball. Another similar matinee is planned for next Saturday.
Chancellor Wm J Davidson preached at the Methodist church then spoke at the opera house to a full house with many turned away. The event featured a large chorus of nearly one hundred and was introduced by J E Tash. The High School orchestra provided music and the drys were encouraged by the turnout.
The fifth annual convention convened March 1 16 in Norfolk with H M Bushnell presiding. Sessions featured talks on uniform city accounting and paving, reports from club representatives, and a banquet with remarks by Gov Shallenberger and UP official A L Mohler. Columbus will host next year’s gathering.
Mrs Olive Jane Fletcher wife of Nelson Fletcher died after a lung fever on Saturday following a period of illness. Born August 7 1833 in Augusta Maine she moved to Oshkosh Wisconsin at age 18 and married in 1855. The couple later moved to Thayer county and raised six children two of whom survived. Funeral services were held at her home with Rev Frederick Graves officiating and many local businesses closed in respect. She leaves a sister Mrs Ford and a niece Miss Emimna Soules. The Herald extends heartfelt sympathy to the family.
H P Coursey assumes possession of the Palace Livery Barn stock after a Monday closing. Mr Smith keeps the building and leases it to Coursey. Coursey has worked locally two years after farming near Hemingford. Smith thanks patrons and will stay in Alliance in the horse business.
The Bennett Company's opening last Saturday was a grand success with a finest display of musical instruments in western Nebraska. The High School orchestra provided music, attendance surpassed three hundred, and the event drew favorable impression for the piano business in Alliance. Since opening they have received another car load of pianos.
Former Herald editor T J O Keefe embarks a southern trip visiting Roswell New Mexico Paphapelife Gulf Coast Texas and possibly old Mexico Cuba and Mexico City He aims to rest and then resume writing for The Herald after the journey with sister Miss Mary O Keefe accompanying him Expected stops include Los Angeles in April and a return home with notes on notable experiences for publication.
Ernest Panowitz a pioneer and German native died last Monday at Christ Bonness home southeast of Alliance at nearly eighty four. Funeral services were by Rev J L Vallow at his son Ernest Pannwitz's home northeast of Alliance and burial followed in Greenwood cemetery. The Herald extends condolence to relatives and friends.
A compilation of brief items from Alliance Nebraska lists residents ill and recovering, travel to nearby towns, visits from relatives, job changes, and local entertainment. Dr. Kreamer and Dr. Kennedy add dental care notes while figures discuss horse sales and club activities.
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