Endurance Race Tale From Scrub Peeler and Brush With Indians
Letter by Dave Lee known as Scrub Peeler describes his frontier exploits and a planned endurance bronco ride from Evanston to Denver starting May 30. He recalls a 1879 Indian Territory incident, asserts careful riding to avoid harm, and notes other riders like John Berry entering the race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Lee
Lee
West
Gene Hall
Chas. Holliday
Colorado
Hall
Scrub
Bridgeport
Neb
Ogden
Denver
Evanston
Wyo
John Berry
Chicago
Chadron
Texas
Seviorean River
John
Ogallala
D. W. Lee
Fox House Transfers Amid Land Exchange
Mr and Mrs Geo Fox have traded their lodging house to Geo E Yankins for 4300 acres of land including the house and barn in a land swap transaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo- Fox
Geo. E. Yankins
Boost for Alliance Speaker Urges Town Growth
Mr Urben of the Municipal Service League spoke to Alliance businessmen at the opera house on Monday about strengthening the town through local merchants, rail expansion, and civic improvements. He urged boosting a Y M C A and library, warned against catalogue houses, and endorsed a future public mass meeting to promote a “Greater Alliance.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Urben
Municipal Service League
Chicago
Opera House
Greely
Colo
Alliance
Our City
Urban
F. M. Broome
Middle West
Carnegie
Mr. Broonte
F. E. Ho
West
Graduation Exercises for Alliance High School Class of 1968
Last Saturday evening in the presence of relatives and friends, Alliance High School’s class of 1968 received diplomas from Mayor Smith. Prof. Newton Wesley Gaines, the orator, spoke on New Wine in New Bottles, followed by Prof. Hayes praising school support and pupil achievement. Mayor Smith offered advice and lauded the faculty. The 13 graduates listed include George Lee Basye, John R. Beach, Walter H. Buechsenstein, Hazel V. Beck, Emma F. Covall, Elizabeth Graham, James K. Hewett, A. Claude McDonald, Frank A. Rumer, Effie J. Rhodes, Maude L. Spacht, J. Vincent Taylor, Irola D. Worley. Faculty noted: D. W. Hayes, A. J. Macy, H. H. Reimund, Miss Lalu E. Wirt. Motto Excelsior. Flower American beauty rose. Colors scarlet and blue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alliance High School
Smith
Newton Wesley Gaines
Mayor Smith
Mr. Hayes
George Lee Basye
John R. Beach
Walter H. Buechsenstein
Hazel V. Beck
Emma F. Covall
Elizabeth Graham
James K. Hewett
A. Claude McDonald
Frank A. Rumer
Effie J. Rhodes
Maude L. Spacht
J. Vincent Taylor
Irola D. Worley
D. W. Hayes
A. J. Macy
H. H. Reimund
Lalu E. Wirt
Alliance Notes Provide Local Circles and Travel Updates
Local attorney W. G. Simonson visits the city while Dr. Hand is called to Hay Springs. Hemingford natives Mary Basse and Madaline Carey move, and Mrs. Eckman and family head to North Bend. Fort Reno via 41 carries eighteen soldiers to Fort Makenzie. Memorial Day services are announced at the Baptist church. Community members travel, sell businesses, and plan farm purchases in Sheridan County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Simonson
Denver
City
Dr. Hand
Hay Springs
Frank Roup
Seneca
C. N. Roup
Family
Mary Basse
Hemingford
Alliance
John Mahony
Fulerton
L. E. Bye
Chas
Huss
Eckman
North Bend
Frohm
C L Taylor
E L Everett
T H Mc Candless
Joseph Kaper
L F McCarthy
Herman Peters
Effie Rhodes
Peters
G. C. Jeffers
the Baptist Church
Bayard
Robinson Post
M. F. Nolan
Michael
Fred Brennan
Stuart
Iowa
Fort Reno
Okla
Fort Makenzie
Wyo
Fred C. Woods
Deadwood
Wood
Burlington
Helen Phillips
Omaha
Mabel
Elizabeth
F. B. O'Connor
Sherman Beck
Hot Springs
C. H. Tully
M. C. Hubbell
James Forbes
Tully
Hubbell
Sheridan County
Messrs
Forbes
Texas
New Mexico
Baptist Chuch
G. C
Carl
Sheridan
Perry
Glendive
Mont
Woman's Industrial Society of the Baptisl Church
Emery Cornu
McIntyre
District Leader Musical Comedy at Alliance Opera House
The District Leader will be staged Friday evening in this city with advance sales strong and few seats likely to remain. Lower floor seats cost 1 to 1.50, no child discounts due to the high quality production featuring impressive electrical displays and metropolitan spectacle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Opera House
Opening of Alliance Base Ball Park Monday
Alliance to open its new east side baseball grounds with a 3 pm game between Sidney and the home team. Hon W J Bryan visit expected to draw a large crowd, marking a red letter day for the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alliance
W. J. Bryan
Sidney
Banks to Close Saturday for Decoration Day
Banks in Alliance will close next Saturday for Decoration Day. Businessmen and others are advised to plan around the bank holiday and expected service interruptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alliance
Elks Call Meeting With Dist Dep H A Schneider Guest
All members of the Benevolent and Fraternal Order of Elks are earnestly requested to attend the lodge rooms Friday evening this week. Dist Dep H A Schneider will be our guest. G G Hamptos, Sec.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benevolent and Fraternal Order of Elks
Dep
H. A. Schneider
G. G. Hamptos
Take Care of the Teachers During Junior Normal
Notice to those with rooms for rent to teachers during the junior normal opening in June for six weeks. Contact Miss Susie Frazier or Supt. O E Phillips no later than Friday or Saturday this week. Call Miss Frazier Friday or Mr Phillips Saturday. D W Hayes, Principal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susie Frazier
O. E. Phillips
Miss Frazier
Mr. Phillips
D. W. Hayes
Largest auto in Nebraska at Shore Beach Lincoln garage
Messrs. Shore and Beach have received a 70 horsepower 6 cylinder Ricketts the largest auto ever in Lincoln. It will be at 1200 Ist a week before delivery to James Keeler in Alliance Neb. Call to see this car as it arrives and enters Keeler livery business the state’s largest tourist car expected to attract attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Shore & Beach
Lincoln
James Keeler
Alliance
Neb
Lincoln Journal
Keeler
Long Lake Independence Day Celebrations Planned
The people of Long Lake vicinity prepare to celebrate Independence Day at Nasons Grove with a dancing platform lemonade and ice cream stands. All residents invited to attend the festive event and enjoy the activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Lake
Nason's Grove
Memorial Day Observance Meeting Call
Memorial Day exercises begin with first call at 7145 and assembly blown at o'clock A meeting is set for Friday evening in the city hall All Spanish American War veterans are urged to attend to work with the G A R on Memorial Day Committees seek help.
Monument Work by Bloom & Co. in City Cemeteries
J R Bloom of Bloom and Co Omaha arrived yesterday and set two monuments for the King and O Keefe families in the Catholic cemetery. The firm, known for quality marble and granite, promises similar satisfaction to Alliance cemeteries. Bloom will also erect two monuments in Hemingford today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Bloom
Bloom & Co
Omaha
King
Social Notes of Mrs Bettleheim and Friends Card Party
Mrs Bettleheim hosts an afternoon in honor of Miss Rumer with Mrs Sedwick and Miss Ethel entertaining Tuesday evening at cards. Guests include Mesdames Butler Hunter Barnett Mitchell H Bogue Lidey and Misses Mitchell Bogue plus Mrs Richards soon to depart for Portland. Prizes of hand painted plates and pink carnations are awarded at various gatherings as Miss Rumer prepares for a wedding next Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Bettleheim
Rumer
Sedwick
Ethel
Mesdames Butler
Hunter
Barnett
Mitchell
H. H. Bogue
Lidey
Bogue
F. W. Harris
Florence Rumer
F. M. Broome
Dr. Betelheim
Hively
Miss Rumer
John Wiker
Wiker
Inez Hunt
Dick Burke
Mrs. Wiker
Mrs. Nelson
New Furniture Arrives at Geo. D. Darling’s Store
Announcement highlights new furniture arrivals at Geo. D. Darling’s store. It notes financing options with available loans on farm land and city property and invites customers to specify their furniture needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. D. Darling
Local ads urge quick buys at Pardy's Bakery and Darling's store
Real estate loans from F E Reddish and shipments like a car of John Deere buggies arrive at Darling's. Pardy's Bakery on West Montana offers pies and cakes while home furnishings and millwork from Geo D Darling attract customers. Lost silver watch with Elk’s head, reward at Herald office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rowan
Pardy's Bakery
Building for Sale at Alliance Lunch Station Site
Frame building 26 by 50 feet, currently used as Burlington lunch station at Alliance, covered with corrugated iron. Suitable for many uses. For details call Hotel Northwest, 23art T. B. Barnes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Alliance
Hotel Northwest Ae
For Rent Se 4 Sec 32 26 49 acreage inquiry
Classified notice offering property for rent described as section 4, multiple sections, with 40 acres broken into units. Inquires directed to W. H. Tuomas. Description implies rural land listing with contact for rental terms and location details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Tuomas
Notice to debtors and local ads at Regan's sale
Notice warns all parties owing money to King's Place to call and settle now. Unpaid accounts by May 20 will be turned over to a collector. Also announced is a special sale of muslin underwear at Regan's and a furnished room for rent near Herald office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweeney
J. H. Vaughan
The
Herald
Vaughan
Joe
Dave Briggs
Alliance
M. M. Kelly
Patmore
Johnson
Dr. Bowman
Lambert
Jas. Keeler
King's Place
Regan's
Herald Office
Wanted by wholesale phonograph company in each county
A wholesale phonograph company seeks one agent in each county to fill weekly information lists. Compensation ranges from ten to one hundred dollars monthly. Contact W Williams in Chana Illinois for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Williams
Chana, Ill
Lost watch on road near F McCoys and Bonner
A gold open-faced watch with broken end of chain is missing between F McCoy's and Bonner. Reward offered for return to Gene Sights or The Herald office. Also a Wanted Man and wife on a ranch ad asks inquiries at Herald office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Macy
Herald Office
F McCoy
Bonner
Gene Sights
Also Mentioned on This Page
Yankins
Harrisburg
David W. Lee
Fox House
Gregory Zurn
Madaline Carey
C. A. Newberry
C. O. Aspenwall
Eddie Conners
Marsland
Ladies’ Union
First Presbyterian Church
Matzat
Montana
Tuston
Missouri River
Pete
Nebraska
Social Notes
Cook
Barry House
Pardy
pLore
F. E. Reddish
Wm. James
Dr. Allen
Opera
George Dd, Darling
John Deere & Velie
J. R. Jordan
P. R
Workman
Gee. D. Darling
S. C. Beck
Montana Street
Denver Times
Ed. Meyers
Wm. Welch
Bingham
Alli
Beck
Geo
Darling
Crystal Picture
Alaska
D, Darling
T. B. Barnes
A. D.rodgers
A. D. Rogers
Elgin Works
Elmer Reed
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