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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1912
Page
1
Notice that the Seventeenth Annual Meeting will be held in Alliance Nebraska on June 20 and 21 1912 to elect officers for the coming year and handle other business. R M Hampton president C JAMESON secretary.
Coroner's jury finds Alexander L. Barclay died from an accidental gunshot wound. Philip H. Dallam, who fired the shot, is absolved of blame and released. Dallam and Barclay had been drinking. inquiry held at the Chatham hotel. Also notes corporations begin paying state tax, July 1 deadline approaching.
A party of five hundred people consisting of men women and children traveled from Lincoln over the Missouri Pacific to Albert Lea Minnesota to work in the beet fields for the summer. The group required nine coaches and five baggage cars for transport and includes entire families.
Miss Leone Mallory won first place in the humorous class at the Nebraska State Declamatory contest in Kearney. Alliance sent two contestants, also recognizing Supt. W. R. Pate who was elected president of the Declamatory Association.
A May 7 wind storm with heavy rain damaged several structures near Ravenna. A barn at the east edge owned by Charles Jenkins was blown down, with buildings on the Anthony McKeon farm and at A C Cooper also badly damaged.
In Stanton Nebraska on May 7 Fred Kitzerow suffered severe injuries when a gas tank exploded while he filled it in the soda fountain. His right arm bones were splintered and may require amputation. the blast also wrecked part of the building.
The World Famous Kit Carson Buffalo Ranch Wild West arrives May 20 at the show grounds. Indian Village features Sioux Comanche and Cheyenne chiefs with squaws and papooses in tepees. Chief Clear is among noted leaders. interpreters assist patrons in learning about historic feats and life on reservations.
The Nebraska Stockgrowers Association will hold its annual convention at Alliance on Thursday and Friday June 20 and 21. Planned features include an aeroplane display and performances by the Fort Robinson band and soldiers. Committee members named include F. W. Harrie F. B. Holsten J. Be Tash C. A. Newberry Earl D. Mallory R. M. Hampton and finance chiefs W. W. Norton Jack Riordan W. D. Rumer L. H. Highland A. D. Rodgers.
Mayor W O Barnees and Councilman Geo A Moliring and K J Stern assumed duties after last year’s council wrap up. The Herald will publish council minutes and notices of city business. Personal note from Floya Sevholt signs off the item. WANTED Woman to wash dishes and do kitchen work at the Burlington Hotel. Will pay $7.00 per week for one competent. Delaware 25.
The Alli ance Elks held a leap year dance at the lodge rooms with about 75 couples. Mrs. J. T. Wiker provided music and the Elks served coke coffee and ice cream. Guests left around 12 oclock vowing the delightful occasion.
A candidate expresses gratitude for loyal campaign support in the recent primary. The speaker notes a strong showing in their first attempt and credits the backing of many supporters.
Spanish American War veterans are requested to gather at the courthouse on Sunday May 12 at 2 30 p m to finalize plans for Decoration Day observance W H Lamon a piano tuner is in the city and will stay about ten days Those arranging his services can call Bennett Plane Co phone S62
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