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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1903
Page
1
Public notice warns that individuals hiding contagious scarlet fever to avoid quarantine will face fines from 100 to 200 dollars. Health officer H. H. Bettween states fines apply to those failing to report to health authorities or physicians. A special policeman will enforce the order under Mayor Louis Buecusunstein.
Clerks met Tuesday evening and formed a union named Retail Clerks Internation al Protective Association. It is affiliated with the American Federation of Labor. Percy Cogswell of The Famous serves as organizer for this region.
George Richardson, a sand hills rancher near Alliance, returns from the east. his wife Mrs. Richardson and daughters Kitty and Hope plus grandson Noel sail April 24 aboard the White Star Line Cedric from New York to Liverpool. The Cedric is the largest steamship afloat with 35,200 tons. The family will stay in England for an extended visit and take possession of property bequeathed there. Mr. Richardson remains to restock the Sandholm ranch after lease expiration and to resume control under better terms, while he handles Cedar Rapids business in Boone county.
Rev. Dr. Horn arrived in Alliance Thursday with Mrs. Horn and their son, after a globe spanning voyage of about thirty thousand miles. He left October 16, traveled safely with many thrilling experiences, met no accidents, and is greeted by a large congregation. A reception at the MFE church will be held this evening with Mr. Muirhead giving the welcome.
W M Whitfield his wife and five children along with Mrs Ginn visiting from Edgemont were sickened Sunday evening after eating canned beans. All except the oldest daughter and baby were ill during the night. Mrs Ginn suffered convulsions Monday morning but all recovered by day’s end.
The school board re elected Susie Frazier Inice McCorkle Lulu Duncan Katherine Duffield Bess and Fay VanBoskirk and Carson and Hayes in Monday night session Five more teachers will be elected at another meeting planned for tonight.
Postmaster Tash submitted to the Department an exhibit showing about 3,000 people served in April. The office handles second class business with third class facilities. Nearly 800 mail sacks were handled, and Tash and assistants work 12 to 14 hours daily, with compensation deemed inadequate.
The Maypole party by Miss Minnie Morris' dancing pupils drew praise for artistry and interpretation. Moore's orchestra provided music with Miss Morris accompanying. Notable numbers included mirror and umbrella dances and the heartily enjoyed song Won't You Play House With Me. LaVaughn Moulton, nearly three, impressed with waltz and two-step, and after the program attendees danced for hours.
This week’s paper comprises eight pages of home print with no plates or patent medicine ads. Pages are cut so every advertiser sits on the inside of the best advertising medium in the city and county.
A large visiting delegation from South Omaha will arrive by special car for a stockmen convention next week. Events include a band concert, a comedy at the opera house, a business meeting, talks on cattle diseases, races at the track, and a dance. Invitations to the ball are by invitation only, with a detailed reception and committee list provided.
The new city council led by Mayor Buechsenstein and Councilmen Mallring Smith and Snow convened to settle unfinished business and approve bonds for City Treasurer F M Knight Police Judge L A Berry and City Engineer J P Hazard. They appointed K Noleman city attorney M A Shay marshal and street commissioner Albert Wiker night policeman A JF Moliting water commissioner and set committees on finance fire and water ordinances streets and alleys license health printing and claims. C A Snow was elected council president. Petitions for saloon licenses and druggist permits were granted and drainage sidewalk and house numbering matters referred to committee. The grind stand was deemed city property and the marshal instructed to safeguard it.
On Wednesday May [redacted] a girl was born to Mr and Mrs A Smith of South Alliance and on Friday May 8 a girl was born to Mr and Mrs L S Mastrude of Duncan’s Abilition.
A letter from Mat Brennan in Phoenix Arizona reports steady health improvement. He has gained ten pounds and stopped taking medicine as it no longer agrees with him.
Mrs Oliver Hawkins wife of Engineer Oliver Hawkins died at her Alliance home on May 6 1903 after five weeks of illness from paralysis. She previously lived in Creston Iowa after moving from Clinton Til in 1869. The Catholic funeral was held this forenoon conducted by Rev Father McNamara with relatives from St Joe Sheridan and Wyoming present.
Mrs Elizabeth Brennanstall died at her daughter Mrs C C Smith’s home in the city on Wednesday night at age sixty nine after months of illness. Funeral services were held at the residence by Rev Dr Horn and the remains were taken to Creston Iowa for interment, accompanied by Mr and Mrs Smith.
Instructors selected for the Junior normal to be held in Alliance starting June 8 include W. H. Bartz Alliance S. H. Martin Rushville A. A. Reed Superior P. E. McCoy Norfolk and Miss Schlee Hastings in charge of the Model department.
William A. Hood of Canton and Eva Murray of Omaha wed Tuesday in a ceremony performed by County Judge Spacht. Hood is a longtime Liberty precinct stockman. Murray is known in Omaha for years at a major dressmaking firm. Best wishes for their happiness and prosperity.
D A Foley proclaims ownership of a highly bred young colt likely the best in the country. The dam is Lulu Labasco 28 percent by Conquerorasta. Will Tuttle has applied to train the horse.
At Tuesday night’s meeting the Herato was named the official publication of the city for the coming year. The board was thanked for the recognition and promised prompt, accurate publication of city council proceedings, as is done for the county where Tue Henao serves as the official organ.
Edgar A Martin prepares to play the German gentleman Karen Von Mohenstauffen in the New Dominion production joined by local talent. The cast includes Mrs Frackelton Mrs Bradfield Mrs Williams Mrs Martin and others under Martin’s direction. The drama blends romance humor and pathos set against Big Horn country imagery.
The city council splits water and street duties, appoints a night policeman, and fixes salaries with fines to the treasury. KR. C. Noleman as city attorney, M. A. Shay as material and street commissioner, Albert Wiker as night policeman, and A. F. Mollring as water commissioner are welcomed as competent appointees.
L A Suprise has installed an up to date automatic carbonate soda fountain in his business. He proudly demonstrates its virtues to patrons, noting advantages over older models.
The third quarterly meeting for Lake side charge will be held at the Luella church on May 16 17 1903. A two days meeting will precede this, commencing Thursday evening. A cordial invitation is given to the public to attend. Neighboring pastors are expected to be present. Cas H Burien Pastor.
Advertisers are advised rates 16 cents per line for first insertion and each subsequent line priced per line. The column notes Tux Hxcaro has the largest circulation in Alliance city and county, implying strong reach for ads.
Dr Allen dentist at opera house Thornton pays six cents for hides. See F E Reddish for real estate loans. Forest Lumber Co serves storm windows and doors. Thornton Wanran offers meat for hides. A girl for general house work and Tum Hieath office. Screen doors and windows from Geo Gadsby. 500 bushels seed corn for sale with samples at Alliance Grocery. C W Lamarin location given as one mile south and five miles west of Alliance.
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