Big Day for Baptists at Alliance Twenty Years of First Baptist Church
The twentieth anniversary roll call and church history were recalled at Alliance First Baptist on May 12. Grandma Boon, the last charter member, read the early life story and spoke of the church’s humble pioneer days. Members pledged to erase debt, adopt tithing, and honor God’s work as Rev. Stephens preached on growth and devotion in a rain filled day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Chas. B. Stephens
Chadron
Nebr
Rev. White
Slater Boon
Grandma Boon
Nebraska
W. F. Newton
Massachusetts
Alliance
Steavens
Grand Island
First Baptist Church of
Third Street
Laramie Ave
Bert. Carpenter
Bret
Bessie
Jessie
D. C. Mccintyre
Washington
A. 5
Reed
Arizona
South Dakota
Newton
H. F. Walters
G. J. Rousseau
Stephens
H. R. Heans
Rushville’s Saloon Flip Sparks County Debate
The Gordon Journal laments Rushville’s shift from a dry town to license in last election. It cites two saloons opening, a Sheridan county man’s drunken fight and a second man jailed after returning from the wet town, arguing liquor spreads from licensed towns to nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rushville
Sheridan County
Gordon Journal
Gordon
Lim
Jalil
Justice's Court
Court of Justice
Catholic Leaders Advocate Total Abstinence Movement
A 1906 Vatican letter from Pope Pius X and remarks by Archbishop Ireland urge pastors and laity to promote abstinence. Catholic leaders including Cardinal Manning emphasize law and education to curb drunkenness, warning of its social and moral dangers. The text also notes congressional delay on immigration residence laws and ongoing conference committee negotiations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo XIII
Rome
Ireland
Pope Pius X
Catholic Total Abstinence Union of America
St. Peter's
Mrs Nicolas Visits Sterling With Sister Farrell
Mrs J L Nicolas visited friends in Sterling in the late part of last week, traveling with her sister Mrs Farrell on the return trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Nicolas
Sterling
Mrs. Farrell
Three Year Homestead Law Faces Conference Gridlock
Interest soars over a proposed three year homestead law as congress debates and differences between house and senate versions threaten passage. Conference committees have quarreled without agreement while dispatches note dwindling prospects for enrolment of the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
House of Representatives
Senate
Morrill Mall
Alliance W CC Forms and Mothers Day Program
The Alliance W CC met Thursday afternoon May to discuss a dual-Mess session. An L T L for children started in Alliance by Mrs M P Nason. White Ribbon Recruits enrollment voted and Mrs Phelps elected superintendent. Four new members initiated. five more at previous Beck gathering. Mother Love and Home Protection groups grow. Mrs FB Laing led a Mothers Day program. Next meeting will be a Mothers Meeting hosted by Mrs Lunn at Mrs Phelps's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alliance
W. CC
T. UU
Zehrung
Organization For the Children
M. P. Nason
Mra
Tuberculosis Death Rate Falls Sharply in United States
United States tuberculosis deaths dropped from 196.9 to 160.5 per 100 000 in 1901 1910 a decline of 18.7 percent while overall deaths fell 0 7 percent The National Association reports the campaign and urban sanitation housing improvements as key factors saving about 27000 lives annually The Herald notes the paper’s support for the eradication effort and cites city and state improvements in New York Boston Cleveland Chicago Massachusetts Rhode Island and Connecticut Mrs Orlando Farrell of Custer Ohio ends a month visit with sister Mrs J L Nicolat after a trip to the Black Hills and South Dakota
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
National Association For the Study and Prevention of
United States Bureau of the Census
New York
Boston
Cleveland
Chicago
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
The
Nations Association
Herald
Orlando Farrell
Custer
Ohio
J. L. Nicolat
Alliance
Black Hills
South Dakota
Farrell
Not Home Yet In A New Country
A traveler notes how life in Alliance differs from her native state, finding the country here less home-like than the familiar town she left.
Alliance Shoe Store marks first anniversary celebration
Last Friday marked the first anniversary of 8 A Miller’s Alliance Shoe Store purchase. S and Jud celebrated by printing a fine lot of folders to advertise the business. The house reports good trade in the past year with expectations of greatly increased sales in the coming twelve months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8. A. Miller
Alliance Shoe
Jud
IHC Gasoline Engines Are Thoroughly Tested
The IHC Gasoline Engines feature thorough testing and the VHC Service Bureau offers free assistance to farmers. Readers are encouraged to submit precise questions about drainage irrigation and fertilizer to obtain the best farming guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VHC Service Bureau
HC Service Bureau
Harvester Burcage
USA
Also Mentioned on This Page
William Mitchell
Burton & Westover
Attorneys At Law Land Attorneys Office
First National Bank
Alliance, Neb
H. M. Bullock
Attorney At Law
NEB
F. M. Broome
Landiffes
Opera House Block Alliance
Bruce Wilcox
Eee
Tor
U. S. Land Offce
Fator Meattos
Alliance Nebraska
H. H. Bellwood
Holsten
Orle Coppernoll Res
F. J. Lees
Drs
Coppernoll
Geo. J. Hand
C. H. Churchill
J. E. Moore
Fletcher Bloc
H. A. Copley
Alliance Nations
J. P. Hazard
Charres
Oliver McEuen
Hemingford, Nebr
Harry P. Coursey
Phone 64 Alliance
DH. D. KK
Tyler
OPERA
Ohn Snoddy, Pres
May Snoddy
Sec
Treas
Nelson Fletcher Fire Insurance Agency
God Reigna
Baptist Church of Alliance
Lves
Grandma Hoon
W.C. T. U. Department
J. J. Vance
Archbishop Keane
J. J. Glennon
Socilety
Cardinal Manning
England
America
Stenders
Bille
House
E. C. Whisman
T. U
International Harvester Company of
Amerigo
Incorporated
Alu
Yours
Ward Pure Food Exposition
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