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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1905
Page
4
The attorney general issues an order to County Assessor Reed to assess the funds and property of all fraternal orders and mutual insurance societies, describing the money and assets as taxable. Citizens urged to contribute to the hospital project at Dr. Bellwood's or the local drug store.
The report notes Pat Crown visited Omaha last week while Donohoe’s police force failed to see him. It questions why Chief Donghoe does not utilize local reporters to aid crime investigations and catch suspects.
The Elka recently bought furniture but local dealers lost business to Omaha and Chicago shops. One Alliance dealer matched Chicago prices f. o. b Chicago yet freight on each table added a dollar eighty. Similar patterns spread across other lines, urging customers to patronize home merchants.
About 200 visitors from Nebraska and neighboring states attended last week's Elks and Knights of Columbus installations in Alliance. The event featured praise for the handsome window decorations with Alliance business men praised for their efforts. The electric light company's illuminated displays and George Darling of the furniture trade ranked among the standout decorations.
Tut remarks highlight that establishing the Knights of Columbus court in Alliance will benefit Catholic church work in Alliance and western Nebraska. In the east the order’s councils are strong and composed of leading citizens, and a parallel effort locally could improve society at large.
Carrais Aven G. Fisite is declared mayor by one vote but faces a formal contest alleging improper voting. The piece argues votes were not from Fisher supporters and urges fair conduct in politics. It also reports Jvoon Sullivan fining Judge Crites for contempt and notes Supreme Court involvement.
Local paragraphs report births and anniversaries, church events, community meetings, and travels. Entries mention births at McLense, Scott, and Randall households. Mrs. W. 5S. Bales on sick list. a new awning at Molring's store. district court attendance. church fairs and services. theater appearances by Sanford Dodge. charity and civic group activities. road work contracts. and residents traveling to Hastings, Lincoln, and Norway.
He plans to leave for Maryland within a day or two and will be away three to four months. He may or may not bid on the government pathfinder irrigation work depending on Kilpatrick-Collins contracting. The U P church holds services next Sunday with sermons on baptism of the Holy Ghost in the morning and “A song of joy” in the afternoon. T. M. S. will meet Wednesday at 2 p m at Mrs Willits and midweek prayer Thursday at 7 p m on Growth in grace. A hearty welcome to all.
State Superintendent J L McBrien announces the Alliance junior normal faculty with W H Bartz as principal and Alliance city schools superintendent as chair. The team includes A A Reed Roy W Eaton A H Staley C S Jones Carrie Robertson and Frances Knox. Ten week term begins June 5 with railroads offering one and one third fare round trip.
Stockholders of the new Long Lake Telephone Co met last Saturday and elected A. S. Reed as chairman W. R. Kent as secretary and directors T. M. Lawler J. H. Krause Fred Bauers A. S. Reed and W. R. Kent. Officers for the year include J. H. Krause president Wim. Bauers vice president and T. M. Lawler secretary treasurer. The meeting set May 27 at Alliance city hall. The company aims to build a line between here Long Lake and Luella linking with Elkhorn lines from Kushville.
The article advises farmers considering relocation to study irrigation and contact those involved in settling unoccupied lands. It points to publications by the Denver & Rio Grande and the Rio Grande Western detailing agricultural horticultural and livestock interests in the western region. Readers are urged to write S K Hooper Denver Colo.
The board receives a partial month report ending March 31 with metrics on pupil counts days present tardiness and substitutes. The high school shows strong punctuality and several grades in Central and Emerson buildings had perfect attendance. Arbor Day at Emerson included eight trees planted and landscaping planned for the lawn.
Advertises Rocky Mountain tours for travelers and tourists with through lines to Cripple Creek and major western cities. Promotes two separate routes via Ogden Gateway and service from Denver to California and Pacific Northwest with Pullman cars and through tickets. Also notes found horse: brown mare with brand C, foal, and a roan two year old colt ask finder to report in Nebraska.
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