Official Vote in Box Butte County November 3 1908
The grand total votes cast were 1956 with socialist and prohibition ballots.
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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1908
Page
1
The grand total votes cast were 1956 with socialist and prohibition ballots.
Charles Brower shot and wounded his sister Edith Brower at the Brower ranch six miles southwest of town last Sunday at four in the morning. The gunman fired at Edith wearing Augustine’s duck coat, intending to shoot Augustine. Edith died from shotgun wounds but now shows signs of recovery.
District Clerk Mounts announced on Monday that the December 7 term of district court has been adjourned to January 49.
Ruth Craven and Harry L Beck headline a three night run of Bess of Idaho at the city theatre. The actors bring a strong stage reputation and are supported by a capable ensemble for tonight Friday and Saturday performances.
Alliance officials and Bell System representatives met with Manager Bowman to discuss connecting local lines to long distance service. Local businessmen welcomed the move as prosperity grows and the town seeks the improvement.
The text describes a proposed telephone system linking Alliance to Chicago Salt Lake City and spreads to Guernsey Crawford and the Black Hills. Promoters expect increased revenues and pledges to contact Spade ranches Com stock and Bell to secure connections across directions.
A Fort Morgan youth named Howard Albee about 20 was arrested by Sheriff Wiker after a Colorado sheriff tracked him to Bridgeport. He faced a horse stealing charge and was taken to Bridgeport Monday with Cyrus Clapp guiding the prisoner.
Miss M Rust wed Dr Glen Hassell on Wednesday November 11 at 8 pm. Rev Jordan officiated as Opal Russell played and the couple exchanged vows under a chrysanthemum arch. About 200 guests attended a pink and white reception with gifts from towns including Lincoln and Bradshaw.
Lecture course number two presents a Garber Howe entertainers program at the opera house. Banjo violin saxophone and vocal solos with duetts and novelty instruments promised as a musical treat of the season. Admission 50 and 35 cents with seats on sale at Holston's Friday morning. Mrs Anna Beaumont resigns from local public schools to join family in southern California due to her mother’s illness.
Mrs Geo Mollring aged 26 died Friday afternoon at her home in the first ward after a sudden illness. Frances Morrin, born in Deadwood, taught in Sheridan and Newcastle before marrying Geo Mollring in 1906 and moving to Alliance. Funeral Sunday was at the Episcopal church with Rev Frederick Graves and interment at Greenwood cemetery. Relatives and friends from Lead City Spearfish Sheridan Newcastle Chicago attended.
The long running election contest Mabin versus Loer, appealed to the supreme court, was decided in favor of Mr. Mabin who died months ago. Loer held office for one year after the contest and Peter Jensen is the present incumbent. The office's financial benefits for that year go to the heirs of Mr. Mabin.
Steward Overton died Wednesday at Alliance hospital after a nine day illness of typhoid fever. A 44 year old man traveling from Wyoming to his home in Peru Nebraska, he leaves a wife and two young daughters. His father Mr C Overton accompanied the family as they brought the body back for interment.
Mrs Rensvold beloved wife of Helmer H Rensvold a Liberty precinct stock man died last night in Alliance hospital after days with tuberculosis She was forty one a woman of beautiful character Funeral will be held tomorrow with interment in Hemingford cemetery Sympathy pours in for the husband and family
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