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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1908
Page
1
An OCR fragment notes a charter related to The First National Bank with charter No. 28 at Milnes in a state named Netraski. It mentions resources and a dated reference 1411, suggesting a historic banking or property filing and official designation.
The article reports Democratic gains in local state races led by Judge Westover for Congress and A C Shallenberger for governor with strong county results. It notes Taft electors and Bryan in the county vote and mentions a wedding ceremony for the groom related to the eventful day.
The Bridgeport News-Blade records the marriage of J Herbert Webb son of J W Wehn and assistant cashier at the Bridgeport Bank to Gertrude Hinman formerly of Sidney. The ceremony was at the groom's parents home in Bridgeport at noon on Wednesday October 24 conducted by Rev George H Wel. Congratulations flow from friends as the couple begins life together.
Rev. G. C. Jeffers announces resignation from the Baptist church due to health concerns in his wife. The couple will move to Geneva New York to be with their son within a few days. Rev J H Houston to lead parish duties until a permanent pastor is chosen. A farewell reception is planned at the Baptist church next Tuesday at 5 PM for the public.
The Missouri Girl returns Monday November 9 at the Phelan opera with Alliance players. The comedy features bright sparkling humor and a strong plot aided by an enlarged stage with metropolitan scenery and moonlight effects. Orchestra music and varied seating prices are listed.
The pest house east of the city, housing contagious patients, burned down entirely around midnight Tuesday. The origin of the fire is unknown. Erected during a smallpox epidemic, the building had housed individuals with epidemic diseases for years.
Football fans anticipate a Thanksgiving game in Grand Island between the Grand Island team and Alliance. The Island squad has earned a strong reputation and fast players, promising a lively tussle with good local turnout anticipated.
Wm. Jappert is in the city on business. W. F. Akerman was here yesterday and heads west tomorrow. Mrs. M. E. Johnson and son depart for Omaha to visit relatives. J. McNamara moves Edgemont to Alliance as boiler maker foreman. A. McMonagle resigns. Mrs. W. J. Reid goes to Denver to bring home Burton from hospital. Eight engine crews assigned east end between Seneca and Ravenna. Win. Arts moves Alliance to Edgemont as boiler maker. B. C. Anderson resigns from the superintendent’s office effective Saturday. Burlington loses a faithful employee.
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