Brakeman Killed In Rails Accident At Ravenna
F. H. Cates a brakeman based in Ravenna was instantly killed when he fell under the wheels of a local freight as it entered the Ravenna yards. The exact cause remains unknown and his body was found with the head outside the rails. Cates had been transferred from Omaha division on April 8 and home at Wymore. The accident occurred on a downhill track approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Cates
Ravenna
Cates
Omaha
Wymore
Lincoln
J. M. Mewhirter
C. Hageman
Detroit
Ed Shields
Alliance
Fremont
Jerry Madden
D. J. Nelson
Chicago
P .J. Beach
Vern Andress
Beach
A. Y. Gavin
H. L. Ormsby
Mrs. Ormsby
Rochester
N. Y
Attempt to Move Prisoner to Hot Springs Faces Obstruction
A derailed habeas corpus bid failed as Arthur Shane was transported from Hay Springs to Hot Springs to answer embezzlement charges. Sheriff Clark and Sheriff Cox pursued after papers secured from Governor Morehead, with attorney Joe Westover attempting more time for defense. The prisoner remained bound for Fall River and Hot Springs, despite Westover’s efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Shane
Hot Springs
South Dakota
Hay Springs
Clark
Bert Metcalf
Shane
Westover
Chadron
Fall River
Dandelion Contest Aims to Beautify Alliance
The Alliance Herald announces a citywide contest inviting all residents under sixteen to collect weighed dandelions from permitted yards. Participants must register at the Herald office, follow rules, and bring dandelions in sacks by May 19. Prizes include school shoes and a pocket knife, with weekly rewards and an ice cream supper for all participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alliance
The
Herald
Alliance Progressive
Herald Office
A. J. Macy
Alliance Post Office
George A. Moliring
Rhein-Rousey Hardware Company
Cay
Alliance Herald
Five Alliance People Injured In Auto Accident
Five Alliance residents were injured when a heavy Imperial car driven by F W Harris of Alliance skidded three miles south of Chadron at 9 AM Wednesday. The party included F E Holsten and wife, banker Harris, Mrs Shaw, and Mrs Gantz. The car struck a tree after crossing a bridge on a soft, narrow road. injuries ranged from serious head and limb trauma to minor sprains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alliance
Imperial
F. E. Holsten
F. W. Harris
Chadron
F. E. Holston
Wm. Carson Shaw
Dean Shaw
St. Matthews Episcopal Church
H. E. Gantz
Alliance Attorney
Harris
Pine Ridge
Holsten
Mr. Holsten
Mra Shaw
Alliance Wins Next K of C Convention Bid
Alliance Commercial Club members led by J W Guthrie travel to Fremont for state convention. Alliance defeats Lincoln and Kearney for next year’s host city by 41 30 11. Officers re elected except James Lanigan now in Greeley. Delegates from Alliance include Guthrie Tynan O Keefe Buechsenstein Shields Becker. Over 100 attend including 28 councils. Ecclesiastical services at St Patrick’s with Bishop John Tiden. banquet and dance conclude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alliance Commercial Club
J. W. Guthrie
K. C. Lodge
Fremont
Alliance
Lincoln
Kearney
James Lanigan
Greeley
L. A. Dumphey
Sutton
Geo. F. Corcoran
York
Frank M. Colfer
McCook
Patrick J. O'Donnell
O'Neill
Walter Buechsenstein
Allance
Jack Tynan
T. J. O'Keefe
Ed Shields
Peter Becker
Viettora
St. Patrick's Catholic Church
John Tiden
Smith Versus Davis Set for May Boxing Clash
Tommy Smith of Alliance challenges Art Davis in a fifteen round bout Thursday May 18 at the Phelan Opera House Alliance. Promises a large crowd and strongest card yet in western Nebraska. Davis once lasted six rounds with Jack Johnson in Omaha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy Smith
Alliance
Art Davis
Phelan Opera House
Nebraska
Smith
Davis
Jack Johnson
Omaha
Death of Mrs Josephine Lockwood in Bridgeport
Mrs Josephine Lockwood dies Tuesday at home in Bridgeport after seven months illness. She was 59. Born Richmond Indiana, married B F Lockwood in 1873. survived by husband, one son Guy and one daughter Frances. one child died in infancy. Family came to Alliance, lived there, then Bridgeport last December. Funeral at 2 p m at Christian Science church led by Mrs Edith Zediker. many Bridgeport friends attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Lockwood
Bridgeport
Alliance
Edith Zediker
Christian Science Church
Lockwood
Richmond
Ind
B. F. Lockwood
Guy
Frances
Raund City
City Pays Off Bonds to Cut Interest Burden
The city council voted Tuesday night to pay $5,000 of light bonds due July 1 to save interest. With $12,718.85 in the light department fund, the move bypasses due date penalties, and several topics were deferred until an adjourned meeting. A pool hall license for 1916 and a plumbing license were granted. The sewer bids were rejected for lack of survey, with new bids set for May 20. Water mains extension on Missouri Avenue was approved. a water meter overcharge was corrected by a $46.60 deduction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Light
Light Department
Davidson
Weleh
Davis
Snyder
Helpbringer
Moore
Was
John Bayer
Lcense
Wayne Lediker
Herald
Eancregt Dynes
Licht
Laramie
Cheyenne Avenues
Tenth
J. R. Seaton
W. D. Zediker
C. A. Newberry
Alliance
B. Alliance
Denver
Oregon
Tfl
Missouri Avenue
Seventh Street
Sloan
Eaton
Steve Jackson
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Hi. Cates
Guernsey
Guernsey Line
Casper
Burlington
Morrill
Gasper
Casner
No. 32
No. 42
East
South Sound
C. B. & Q. Railroad Company
Knights of Columbus
Jake Stark
Round House
E. E. Young
Co. A. Sprague
Edgemont
Sheridan
Philip Marvin
Dakota
L. E. Wolff
Sweetwater
el Paso
Merriman
Bingham
Burlington Railroad Company
Hoffland
Birdsell
Antioch
Potash Products Company
Spokane
Alliance Banker
Walter Buchsenstein
Mollring's
Ming In Alliance
Molring’s
Molring's
the Herald
Missouri Ave
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