City Council Faces Delayed Agenda and New Appointments
The Alliance city council extended its Tuesday meeting past 11:30 pm, planning an adjourned session to address two major items: annexation of Fairview and cemetery transfer. Officials confirmed Hershman as city physician Knight as city engineer and Hill as fire chief, with Pilkington named assistant chief.
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Fairview
A. J. Welch
Electric Light Department
Hughes
Fifth Street
C. E. Hershman
A. E. Knight
Chas. L. Hill
Hill
L. E. Pilkington
Romig
Rowan, Welch, Davidson
Snyder
Fourth Street
Missouri Avenue
Big Horn
Box Butte
Reddish
John Garrett
Jeffers
Alliance
Simon Spry
Elected State Secretary at Nebraska Commercial Clubs Meet
The Nebraska State Association of Commercial Clubs held its elev enth annual session in Lincoln. W D Fisher of Alliance Commercial Club was chosen secretary and treasurer in recognition of his work. Delegates heard reports showing diverse interests and gained new ideas. Prof Condra and Secretary Mellor presented moving pictures on Nebraska development efforts.
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Nebraska State Association of Commercial Clubs
Lincoln
W. D. Fisher
Alliance Commercial Club
Alliance Club
Condra
Mellor
Nebraska
Nebraska City Leader Elected President At State Meeting
The group elected J. W. Steinhart of Nebraska City as president and W. D. Fisher of Alliance as secretary and treasurer. Vice presidents were chosen from each district: C. E. Eustis Auburn first district John L. McCague Omaha second district 8 C. Thornton Jr Neligh third district H A Hahn David City fourth district R A Blake Hastings fifth district A G Fisher Chadron sixth district. Omaha will host the next convention.
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J. W. Steinhart
Nebraska City
W. D. Fisher
Alliance
C. E. Eustis
Auburn
John L. McCauge
Omaha
C. Thornton, Jr
Neligh
H. A. Hahn
David City
R. A. Blake
Hastings
A. G. Fisher
Chadron
O Keefe Installed as Alliance Land Office Register
T J O Keefe longtime Alliance Herald editor and publisher was installed Saturday as register of the United States land office at Alliance The position pays 3000 annually He succeeds W W Wood who held the post eight years J C Morrow of Scottsbluff was named by President Wilson to succeed H J Ellis as receiver in the land office Also at 3000 salary is expected to be installed soon
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T. J. O'Keefe
Alliance Herald
Register of the United States Land Office
Alliance
Mr. O'Keefe
Tom
Box Butte County
W. W. Wood
J. C. Morrow
Scottsbluff
Wilson
H. J. Ellis
Land Office
Maryland State Bank sues Willis and others in county court
Attorney Westover represents the Maryland State Bank in a county court suit against J. M. Willis Edgar Wilson Mapps and Collier and A H McLaughlin. A district court divorce case Iola Brittain versus Hill Brittain is noted with allegations of desertion and non support. Also two cases involve Tin one tech versus Mane PF Based Sue and a white slavery conviction for Dex is referenced.
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Westover
Maryland State Bank
Ve. J
John McCann Found Dead On Flat Top Hill Near Sterling
The 45 year old John McCann was found dead on Flat Top Hill about 25 miles from Sterling Colorado by rancher Harry Lindsay. Coroner's jury ruled death by his own hand after a pistol or knife wounds were examined, with a knife found near the body and three suspects arrested before alibi and circumstances pointed to self inflicted wounds. McCann had worked for Sterling Plumbing Heating and Machinery and was known locally. He left Sterling after a period of despondency and was last seen entering a church area before heading toward Mr. Potter's ranch. he died on the hill after a fall back from a wagon ride and a self inflicted stabbing. He leaves a Denver brother and sister.
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John McCann
Flat Top
Sterling
Colo
Harry Lindsay
Sterling Plumbing, Heating and Machinery Company
Court House
Ed Brennan
Alliance
Patterson
Brennan
Mr. Brennan
McCann
MecCanp
Sterling Catholic Church
Potter
Herald
Denver
Mission reception at City Mission to honor superintendent
A reception at the City Mission on next Tuesday at 10 o'clock will welcome Mrs. Sharpe the superintendent and the public. Afternoon addresses by city pastors and other speakers follow. The young people's societies will conduct the evening program and everyone is invited. Light refreshments will be served.
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Alliance
New City
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
The Famous Sale on High Class Goods May Fifteenth to Twenty Second
Rousing bargains announce a special sale by The Famous from May 15 to May 22. The event runs Saturday to Saturday, offering high class goods at special prices as part of a fourteen year tradition. Herald readers are urged to study page twelve for details.
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Herald
Six beggars sentenced to street work in county case
Six individuals were picked up this morning while begging meals at residences around town. Before Judge Roberts they received penalties of five to ten days working on the streets, and some were found to possess small amounts of money on examination.
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Roberts
Railway ride theft leads to police complaint
A pair of men were accused of stealing a ride on a freight train after refusing to pay their way. Special officer Phillips swore out the complaint, noting a rising problem of such offenders and vowing swift justice with extra officers on duty.
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Buriington
Phillips
Convention Dances Planned At Stockmen’s Convention
At the Drake Hotel the Post M decided to hold evening dances during the Stockmen's Convention to raise funds for the state convention in 1916. The dances will be at the opera house with committees named for floor hall ticket finance music and advertising. The next Post M meeting is set for June 12 at the Burlington hotel.
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Post M
Drake Hotel
Opera House
Highland
Hull
Baker
Beal
O’connors
Hawes
Looney
Rendall
Reed and Snyder
W. Thompson
RR. M. Baker
Ewing, Strong and Nelman
Post
Burlington Hotel
State Press
R. E. Gilmor
Omaha
People of Alliance
the Herald
Alliance Herald
Hastings
Alliance
Lloyd Thomas
T. P. Alam
Four Booster Trips For Nebraska Stock Growers Meet
The Nebraska Stock Growers Association plans four auto booster trips to promote its coming convention. A committee of six directors led by A. D. Rodgers coordinates visits to Gordon Rushville Hay Springs Chadron Crawford Marsland Hemingford Angora Northport Bridgeport Minatare Bayard Gering Scottsbluff Mitchell and similar routes. Advertising material totaling 10 000 pieces will be distributed to towns and counties to boost attendance.
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Nebraska Stock Growers Association
Club
Guthrie
A. D. Rodgers
George A. Molliring
Robert Campbell
F. J. Was
Jerry Rowan
H. A. DuBuque
Gordon
Rushville
Hay Springs
Chadron
Crawford
Marsland
Hemingford
Angora
Northport
Bridgeport
Minatare
Bayard
Gering
Scottsbluff
Mitchell
Banquet at Cafe Draws Wide Masonic Attendance
Seventy plates were laid for the Masonic banquet at Nohe's Cafe on May 6 from 10 30 p m to midnight. Attendees hailed from Alliance and visitors came from Denver McCook Edgemont Seneca and other towns. The Master Mason degree was conferred on J G Dole with many friends traveling from a distance to witness the initiation and offer congratulations. Notable out of town attendees included A Rogers W G Hobson L A Husted L A Carver W H Duncan P G Graf R L Joslin C W Anderson M H Hamm R Albin and A G Pine.
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Nohe's Cafe
Alliance
Denver
McCook
Edgemont
Seneca
Masonic Lodge
J. G. Dole
A. Rogers
W. G. Hobson
W. A. Greib
Deadwood
L. A. Husted
L. A. Carver
W. H. Duncan
P. G. Graf
R. L. Joslin
W. J. Fitzpatrick
C. W. Anderson
M. H. Hamm
R. Albin
A. G. Pine
Alliance Fire Department Builds New Public Pool
Work on the new pool by the Alliance Fire Department progresses rapidly with walls laid and the roof nearly completed. The department plans to open by the end of June for public use with a small charge for towels and bathing suits. The pool promises to be a distinctive addition to Alliance and should attract many patrons.
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Alliance Fire Department
Alliance
Elks Lodge Opens In Own Home With New Improvements
The Alliance Elks lodge, ten years old, has moved to its own new headquarters above the Reddish building. The $22,500 structure includes lodge halls, ball room, gym, pool and card rooms, and a front driveway. The building symbolizes fraternal benevolence and charity and marks a milestone for the lodge.
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Elka
Alliance Elke Lodge
Reddish
William Mitchell
T. J. O'Keefe
Wm. Mitchell
Dr. Copsey
Robi. Graham
Percy Cogswell
Eugene Burton
Ben Sallows
J. D. Emerick
W. O. Barnes
Percy Cognwell
Omaha
Dave Bowden
Alliance Lodge
Modern clothes for men hat styles at Laing’s shop
E G Laing showcases season’s straw hats for men boys and young men in wide styles from fifteen cent sunshades to premium Panamas. He promises quality and affordable prices and notes he sent an ad to The Herald to announce arrivals and entice shoppers this week.
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Laing
Mr. Laing
Herald
Peter Rubendall Dies After Illness in Alliance
Peter Rubendall died this afternoon at the Alliance hotel at 5 45. His wife and two sons Ward and Clarence were at his bedside. The funeral will be at the First Presbyterian church in Alliance at 10 o'clock Saturday, under the auspices of the Masonic lodge. Rev. McIntyre will preach the sermon. The body will be moved to Lincoln for burial Sunday under Masonic auspices.
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Peter Rubendall
Alliance Hotel
Ward
Clarence
First Presbyterian Church
Alliance
Masonic Lodge
McIntyre
Lincoln
Masons
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Council
Hershman
Thie
T. D. Roberts
Alliance Band
I. E. Tash
Moving Picture House
E. V. Cramer
W. E. Musser
E. A. Jeffers
W. E. Byrne
J. A. Snoke
O'Keefe
John M’gann
Lonely Hill
The
Barrain
Alliance Comercial
Hib WI
Nohe's
Elk
the Lothier
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