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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1905
Page
1
Notice to property owners to clean up their premises and the adjoining alley at once and to keep livestock from running at large within city limits by order of mayor Louis Burchsenstein.
Farmers and Dairymen advised of highest cash price for cream delivered on Wednesdays and Saturdays each week at Mr Redgate dive at tf Omaha Cold Storage Co.
Short horn bulls of serviceable ages and strong vigor in good breeding condition offered. Special prices on car lots. Contact J Cronin in Neill Nebraska for details.
Several items list help wanted for Dr. Allen dentist in the Opera House block. Also offers stock for pasture one mile south of Alliance at one dollar per head and sale of house and two lots two blocks east of First National Bank. Garden seeds and onion sets sold at Zbinden's.
The Reck block sale to C. E. Marks for 3500 transforms Marks Saddlery Co into owners of a prime corner building. W. W. Norton sold two vacant lots at Box Butte and Cheyenne to Lang G. Reck for 3700 with plans for a two story brick block. Nate Hart sold his building near Horace Bogue’s to Frank Willson for 6000 as he eyes a possible local baseball match. Mrs. Sarah Rodgers bought the R. B. Hamilton home opposite the high school for 3000. A hospital is still needed after a serious accident injured Margaret Patmore and grandmother Mrs Patmore.
A mission begins next Sunday at Holy Rosary Church led by Father Lambert with Father Murphy assisting in Hyannis at a similar time. Catholic attendees are invited to daily sermons, with a schedule listing morning masses, second masses, instruction, special instructions, and an 7:30 p.m. service and main sermon.
The article advises potential settlers to research irrigation before moving. It recommends contacting S. K. Hooper at Denver, Colorado, and notes publications by the Denver & Rio Grande and Rio Grande Western that detail agricultural and livestock interests in the region.
Part of the goods stolen from The Right clothing store were recovered on Saturday. P. Romig, a Burlington yards worker, found a new suitcase in an empty box car containing about $30 worth of stolen items, many worn or tried on. No trace of the robbers yet.
Little Margaret Briggs, five, daughter of D. H. Briggs, suffered serious injuries when a horse tied behind a buggy frightened, tipping the rig on a ranch near their home fifty miles southeast of here last Saturday.
A permanent organization is formed to perpetuate Memorial Day observances with Rev. Jeffers calling the meeting at the First Presbyterian church. Ira E. Tash is elected president with a slate including Smith P. Tuttle as vice president and D. W. Hughes as secretary. An executive committee lists Smyser, Hemingway, Akers, Regan, and others.
A large Alliance delegation attended the Hastings meeting of the state high school oratorical association. Earl Mallery of Alliance, Hatre Thompson of West Point, and Ralph Falkenberg of York competed, but judges awarded the prize to West Point. Prof. W. H. Bartz led attendees and was elected president for the next year.
The Spaulding Enterprise notes Father DeVos arrived Friday to begin duties. He is praised for experience and results and his impact includes 975 baptisms, 145 marriages, 208 funerals, and 241 Sisters School pupils. The U P railroad donated land for a city park and locals welcome him warmly. He declined a cigar to invest in books.
Bartlett Richards and Bartley Richards with family, who spent the winter in Southern California, returned Sunday morning from Denver where they attended the national stock meeting. Mr and Mrs Comstock, also from the Denver meeting, accompanied them. Richards reports a pleasant winter but regrets leaving one child at a Denver hospital. The party spent Sunday here then continued to Ellsworth. Welcome home.
City officials led by Mayor L Buechnenstein and Secretary E C McClear plan a large mass meeting in Alliance with a balloon ascent parachute leap, Fort Robinson band, and fire company dance. Publicity by W S Kaker H J Ellis and F M Broome plus contests for children.
Railroad notes from Alliance and surrounding lines report personnel changes including Mrs Armour leaving for Hardy Nebraska and Dr Bettleheim returning from Brookfield Missouri. Officials Phelan and White visited towns while pay car distributed over 70000 dollars. service delays followed heavy rains and a Cairo washout.
The Canton community schedules a Sunday School convention at the Canton church from Friday night May 26 through all of Saturday. The program lists sermons, devotional meetings, discussions on primary work and country parish needs, and a focus on teachers actions and Sunday school activities.
The First Presbyterian church hosted a two night fair last Thursday and Friday. The event featured a program in Japanese costumes including fan drills parasol drills marches and a Japanese wedding. After the performance a Japanese dry goods sale offered various items while ice cream and cake were served by waiters in matching attire.
A joint service is planned at the M. E. church Sunday night to include the graduating class of Alliance high school. Rev. McConnell of the U. P. church will deliver the class sermon. No other church services will be held that evening and all are urged to attend.
Mrs. Marshall of Bayard brought her young daughter to Alliance on Saturday after the child swallowed a pin that lodged in her throat. The physician removed the pin with X rays and forceps, noting little difficulty. The report underscores the need for a hospital facility in the area.
Owing to severe weather last Saturday the Gleason Franklin ice cream parlor opening is postponed one week. Remember the date May 20, Saturday.
Sanford Dodge presented Francesca Da Rimini Friday night and Macbeth Saturday night. Audiences praised the drama with Francesca winning higher praise from some viewers.
Twenday Night meeting sparsely attended, no formal session held. Adjournment for one week. Mayor Huechsenstein and Councilmen Mollring MacCray discussed sewerage informally, hinting at swift action next Tuesday. Judge Berry hired to map city water district to locate water loss and meter installations likely on all taps.
Bob Noleman attends this week in Lincoln a Supreme Court litigation session. He is a named party in a case before the high court, with arguments set to shape the dispute's outcome. Local observers expect a decision later in the week.
This morning around three o'clock the Burlington bridge over the Platte at Bridgeport caught fire caused by sparks from an engine. About two feet of the structure burned before firemen stopped it. Dover passengers were ferried to the wagon bridge and then taken to Alliance by freight train, causing nearly two hours of delay. Repairs will take several days.
At three this afternoon Judge Specht wed John W. Plynale and Emma Filger Brown in a heavy rain at the courthouse. The groom, a Custer County resident and old friend of the judge, and the bride from Denver depart for Colorado on their wedding tour.
F M Hans of Brown County, once convicted and sentenced for life in the David O Luce case, was acquitted on his second trial held Monday.
Attorneys for Buffalo Bill filed an application for a new trial at Sheridan aiming to persuade the jury he deserves a legal separation from his wife. The request has not yet been granted.
The late Charles Dudley Warner praised Great Salt Lake bathing noting splendid salt sea bath blue skies and mountain air. Salt Lake City climate praised for temperate summers with sunny days and cool nights. Tours to the mountains from Salt Lake City offered in one three and seven day options via Denver Rio Grande routes. Pamphlets available from S. K. Hooper G. Po TL Ay Denver.
Members of Alliance lodge No. 202 A Q O U W are urged to attend Monday evening May 22 for the delegates' report on action at the last Grand Lodge regarding rates and related matters. L. Buechsenstein M W A T Lunn Recorder.
The National Christian Abstainers Union will conduct services at the M. E. church on Friday and Saturday nights. Rev. Maurice F. Murphy will lead the services under the Blue Button Army mission auspices.
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