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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1917
Page
4
Republican reports W A Hunt and E H Hunt two barbers arrested Wednesday evening brought before Judge Schenck who fined A W Hunt ten dollars and costs for being drunk and one hundred dollars and costs for liquor possession totaling 117 dollars E H Hunt was fined ten dollars and costs. The pair paid fines and left the city wiser.
A girl died instantly when lightning struck her as she stood near a cow. Her head and body were found contorted. The mother arrived to pick up the child, and the force of the strike threw the girl some distance. Funeral arrangements are being planned. Neighbors offer community support. A hole ripped through the house from roof to cellar, with two home hangings in the cellar stripped of their wrappings. the house itself did not burn.
Yesterday evening about 7 Laura Haith an 11 year old girl living with her parents on the Lyman Boyer place ten miles west of Bridgeport was instantly killed by a lightning bolt while milking a cow in a corral. Her sister age 9 was unharmed and ran to summon help but the older girl died in her mother's arms. The cow lay nearby killed as well.
About 9 o clock Tuesday evening the Farnsworth family house, 15 miles southeast of Kimball, was struck by lightning. The chimney was damaged with two large holes, the stove was moved, and Mr. Farnsworth, seated under the chimney, was covered in soot and briefly blinded. All family members escaped injury.
F E H Koenig reports Chief of Police Martin Deputy Sheriff on Morris and himself have bought two bloodhounds from Fulton kennels Beatrice. The dogs will be kept by Jailer Art Welton and used to pursue fugitives. Sheriff says the dogs are well trained for trailing and will aid across the northwestern part of the state.
In Arcadia Marshal Len Sutton moved against card and chip gambling rings. Five men faced charges. Kenneth Guy and Ralph Bennett fled. William Gregory Kenneth Guy Ralph Bennett Fred Brown Lloyd Bennett were arraigned before Judge Gudmundsen. Gregory’s separate game house charge was dropped. three men pleaded guilty to gambling and paid 50 dollars fines plus costs.
Secretary of State C. W. Pool and Commissioner Grant Shumway arrived from Alliance after appraising school lands for purchase. They plan to survey western county lands, noting irrigation rules may trigger market sales. They reported mixed land quality but expect Box Butte county to boost wartime crop prospects.
Custer County Chief reports Judge N Dwight Ford elected Grand Patron at the Grand Chapter meeting in Lincoln with 697 of 723 votes. He joins the Masonic Orphans' Home board in Fremont and will attend his first meeting soon. His co worker is Mrs Anna C Simpson of Omaha elected Grand Matron. she has served as Grand Secretary for sixteen years.
Nineteen members of the Alliance high school senior class toured toward Crater Canyon and held a daytime picnic after departing Alliance early in the morning aboard a motor trip through the area.
A party left for a canyon outing after dinner and spent a pleasant afternoon there. They returned to the city for supper and visited several friends before departing at around o'clock on their homeward journey.
Bridgeport lawman Leo Shotwell, jailed for alleged bank forgery, forced his cell door by tearing ductwork loose and breaking bars. He then punched a wall hole under a window and fled with two unknown accomplices seen fleeing the courthouse. An engineer reported seeing three men run away north from the building late at night.
An advertisement promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills as a mild laxative that regulates the bowels and relieves congested intestines. It claims the pills remove accumulated wastes without griping and reduce heaviness and spring fever, priced at 25 cents.
Three-fourths of Seward County, about 375 square miles, is a war zone as County Agent C. KE. Gunnels directs a county wide campaign to kill gophers. Poison bait is distributed by county commissioners with a structured system of chairmen and captains to supervise each township and section. Officials estimate the effort could save more than $60,000 yearly by protecting agricultural output.
The Nebraska Stockgrowers Association will hold its annual meeting Monday June 18 in Valentine, Cherry County. A rousing celebration is expected in Valentine on the following days, marking the first convention held away from Alliance in many years.
Worms drain a child’s strength and vitality making them dull and listless. Kickapoo Worm Killer is a mildly laxative candy tablet that children enjoy taking. It kills and removes worms allowing the child to grow strong. At druggists 25c. Adv.
Widespread tire shortage fears loom as war and supply affect availability. B F Goodrich official W O Rutherford says manufacturers educate owners to maximize tire life, citing an estimated 150 million dollars wasted nationally in 1916 due to negligence.
The article warns tire manufacturers cannot match the pace of new car production and rising demand. Dealers are inert, so a real shortage in certain sizes may last two to three months before consumers feel it, prompting car owners to give tires proper care.
A text fragment notes manufacturers aim to secure all available business to satisfy present demand rather than forecast large future increases. It highlights pressure on rubber companies to balance capacity with ongoing orders.
Real estate notice appears under F. Be. Reddish Reddish Block discussing loans and insurance terms with reference to an address 15 tf 6727 eet.
The Norfolk Press notes the volunteer fire department’s new Indiana fire truck arrives and impresses the fiemen. The faithful fire horses are for sale as the team seeks a new owner. A street sprinkler also arrives and serves well on the pavement.
Mullen volunteer fire department in Hooker county announces a social dance at Roseberry hall on May 30 with Spurlock orchestra. Proceeds will equip the force with needed materials and tickets sold exceed 250 this week to support local business firms.
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