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Newspaper

Alliance Herald

Location

Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1911

Page

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Commendable Enterprise at Alliance Steam Laundry

The Alliance Steam Laundry, aided by city officials, elevates a vacant lot between the city hall and the laundry with a lawn and iron railing. Mr Schumaker, a new local, installed substantial new machinery to elevate laundry work in the state. He invites visitors on Wednesday to tour the plant and explain the machinery. His brother John C Schoemaker, from Fort Madison, Iowa, recently joined the city and is pleased with Alliance’s prospects.

Alliance Steam Laundry City of Alliance Schumaker Alliance Schomaker Maniager Schomaker John C. Schomaker Fort Madison Iowa

Attend Church Sunday Invite from Local Faith Leaders

The notice asks readers if they attend church and promotes turning over a new leaf by visiting the Baptist church. It notes a warm welcome for newcomers and mentions morning preaching and evening union services at the nearby Methodist church with Mrs. F. L. Parsons directing the choir and Franklin McNeill as pastor.

Baptist Church Methodist Church F. L. Parsons Franklin M'Neill

Seniors Present The Old Coat Class Play At May 22

The High school seniors stage a three act comedy The Old Coat adapted from Wm Thoman Theatrical Manuscript Company. Plot centers on a spirited coat that causes theft loss and mischief with a cast led by Montgomery Wood Henry Hoffland and Miss Ethel Wood. Tickets at Holston's drug store and the M B church sale followed by readings and applause from an audience of fifty-plus.

Wm. Throman Theatrical Manuscript Company O’rafferty Ethel Wood Meredith Montgomery Wood Cigarmakers National Bank Henry Hoffland Jeasie Taylor Nell Acheson Gwendolen Wood Elsie Botebenner Thaddeus Brown Brown & Meredith al Law Tiger Buttons Wood Louis Crow Fitshugh Hazel Bowman Ethel Nolan Holston

Death of Frank Burton at Bingham from typhoid fever

The sixteen year old Frank Burton of Bingham died Tuesday in Broken Bow after nearly completing a course at Broken Bow business college. Typhoid fever, aggravated by measles, caused his death. Born in Alliance, he had many friends and relatives in Bingham. Funeral planned for Bingham, time not yet confirmed. Alice Acheson and W. S. Acheson left for Bingham.

J. T. Burton Bingham Frank Broken Bow Alliance W. 5 Acheson Ile Herald Alice Acheson

Departure of Mr and Mrs W H Thomas and family from Alliance

The Thomas family Ralph and Elizabeth leave Alliance for Dayton Ohio to establish a home. Mr Thomas a Northwestern Nebraska pioneer who built rental houses and contributed to the area, Elizabeth and Ralph were born near Marsland. Miss Thomas a Box Butte teacher will be missed in education and community life. Ralph leaves Horace Bogue store post and musical circles. Mrs Thomas leaves Alliance for Ohio after less than two years here. A farewell reception by Mr and Mrs R T Watlines accompanies departure.

W. H. Thomas Ralph Elizabeth Dayton Ohio Alliance Herald Thomas Nebraska Marsland Box Butte County Hemingford Horace Bogue

Son's amusing college letter asks for funds for pants and cards

A Colorado Springs High School senior writes a playful letter to his parents detailing small financial woes. He recounts buying pants after a worn seat, paying six dollars, and missing funds for invitations to mark his high school days. He asks his parents to send money, ending with a courteous plea for a check.

Pastor Attends General Assembly of United Presbyterian

Rev A L Godfrey, pastor of United Presbyterian church, left for Clayaville Pa to attend the general assembly in Washington Pa starting around May 24. He will be away about a month. His pulpit will be filled May 21 and 28 by Rev J B Jackson of Tarkio Mo.

A. L. Godfrey United Presbyterian Church Clayaville Washington General Assembly U. P

Alliance High School Closes A Notable Year In Commencement Plans

The Herald congratulates Superintendent W R Pate the teaching corps and the school board on a successful year. Commencement events include baccalaureate at 8 PM May 21 at the Methodist church with Rev J B Brown and union services. May 23 senior class play The Old Coat at Phelan Opera House with tickets on sale May 20. Alumni Banquet May 26 at Bur ington Hotel. eighth grade exercises at Phelan. May 27 high school graduation with address by ex Governor A C Shallenberger. student movers and local diversions noted as well as new arrivals and relocations in Alliance.

Alliance City Schoola W. R. Pate Methodist Church J. B. Brown First Presbyterian Church Phelan Opera House Holston’s Burington Hotel Eigth Maxey Law School The University of Nebraska A. C. Shallenberger

Mothers Day Observed at Methodist Church Services

The Methodist Church held Mother s Day services with white flower attire and carnations. The morning sermon from Prov 21 10 praised mothers for purity and courage. An evening program featured choir music, an orchestra, solos, duets, and a brief address on Mosaic themes.

M. BE Matteson Alma Weldenhamer Ralph Thomas

Angora Farmer Grows Good Corn

G W Ragan, a resident farmer east of Angora, visited Alliance and spoke with The Herald about his successful farming. He has grown good corn and small grain for years, notes last year was dry but yielded well, and he subscribes to The Herald.

G. W. Ragan Angora Herald Office Ragan The Herald

Reverend J L B Jones to Deliver Baccalaureate Address

Rev. J L B Jones D D Ph D pastor of the Alliance M E church was invited to deliver the baccalaureate address before Ellis Kens High School’s graduating class this year and left for the city the first of the week.

J. L. B. Jones Alliance M. E. Church Ellis, Kens

Mrs McNulty Visits Father in California Then Returns to Wisconsin

Mrs John McNulty arrived Sunday noon from California where she had been for a month visiting her father. She was accompanied by her son Ambrose Carroll who met her in Denver. Ambrose has worked as machinist foreman in Racine Wisconsin for a year and plans to return there after a few weeks in Alliance.

John McNulty California Ambrose Carroll Denver Ambrose Racine Wisconsin Alliance

Majestic theater draws big crowds each evening

The Majestic theater continues to draw large crowds every night and has proven profitable from the start. Mr. Brown a Miller from Scottsbluff and brother in law of Engineer W C Schenck was in Alliance recently on business.

Majestic Theater Mr. Brown Scottsbluff W. C. Schenck Biatheas

Engineer Taylor and sister visit Alliance from Memphis

Engineer D. C. Taylor of the Guernsey line and his sister Mrs Celia Miller arrived in Alliance Friday morning returning from Memphis Tennessee where they accompanied a sister who had stopped with them at Guernsey but found the altitude too high for her health. They remained in Alliance until Saturday noon as guests of Mr and Mrs I O Hag er.

D. C. Taylor Guernsey Line Celia Miller Alliance Memphis Tenn Guernsey Mra Hager

Blitz and Blatz Vaudeville Tops Alliance Stage at Crystal

Herbert C Pardey and Ben Holmes presented a popular vaudeville show titled Blitz and Blatz at the Crystal in Alliance last week. The duo drew big crowds with a roaring lineup. A special act named The King of Honolulu referenced Alliance and proved a standout hit.

Alliance Herbert C. Pardey F. M. Pardey Ben Holmes the Crystal Honolulu

Alliance State Junior Normal Opens With Prep Drive

Prof. W. R. Pate superintendent of Alliance city schools and principal of the Junior Normal and Misa Della M. Reed county superintendent and registrar have printed 1,500 four page Junior Normal papers. The Herald will publish a four page Junior Normal section next week with further information.

Alliance State W. R. Pate Alliance City Schools Junior Normal Misa Della M. Reed Box Butte County Herald

Call for G A R and Spanish American War Veterans

A call has been issued for all G A R and Spanish American War Veterans to meet at the Opera Hour on Tuesday May 30 to observe Decoration Day.

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