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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1912
Page
1
A long list of residents and visitors in Alliance includes J. R. Phelan in town, J. W. Guthrie's trip to Bridgeport, Earl Mallory's Denver flight, and Jr. CG. McCorkle receiving cars. Many others, such as Mrs. Chase Fengines, M. M. Kelly, Sheriff Cox, and E. W. Ray, appear in daily business, health, and home projects updates.
A meeting is planned at the court house tomorrow night to organize a new Progressive party in Box Butte county and form a political club. E P Sweeney and J B Denton circulated papers in Alliance for signatures, securing about one hundred names. A Progressive party club exists at Hemingford. members will travel to Alliance to recruit locals into the Bull Moose era.
A rough week for potato growers earlier showed discouraging conditions due to wet ground and coming cold weather. Since then weather has improved, soil is suitable for harvesting, and farmers are storing or marketing potatoes as fields firm up.
In a Nugget of Maupin wit, the 1912 weekly quip notes that no state or territory could match Nebraska’s 112 wheat output with its gold and silver production, underscoring the prairie yields in print.
A large crowd witnessed the corner stone laying Sunday afternoon for the new St Matthews Episcopal Church in a ceremony led by Rev George Allan Beecher with the Knights Templar in full uniform. The program included prayers hymns scripture remarks and the laying of the stone with addresses by Bishop Beecher Rev Charles Chapman and Rev Sidney Topping.
A new home is noted in Altence this week described as a little heaven on earth. Mr W M Wilson and Mrs Mary E Armstrong wed Sept 1 1912 in Denver. He returns to Al Hance while she heads to Kearney Nebraska to settle affairs with daughter Rose. A baby boy Ike is also at home. locals extend congratulations and assure a warm welcome.
Grace Rice wife of Claude Rice died at her mother Mrs Nettle Culver's home fourteen miles northeast of Alliance. She passed away last Sunday morning after a buckset. funeral held Tuesday at her mother's home with Rev. James B. Brown officiating. Burial in Greenwood cemetery. The Herald extends condolences to relatives and friends in Alliance.
Lowry and Henry, who acquired the automobile business of C. Mc Corkle on September 1, report fair trade and growth potential. They sold three five passenger Fords in September to G. M. Banks of Marple, A. McFall of Reno, and F J Was and BE. BK. Ford, assistant cashiers at the First National Bank.
A group from Alliance traveled by train to Bridgeport yesterday to attend the postponed county table. Among the attendees were Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Feagins, Mr. and Mrs. Wm Franell, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Graham, J. K. Snow and Frank and Leon Cantwell.
Frank Allan Woten will preach on the subject The Judgment at the Empress theatre next Sunday night at 7 40 with special music and a rousing song service preceding the sermon. An invitation is extended to all to attend the meeting on time.
W. J. Warr of Chicago appeared for the LZ Leler estate in a proceedings session. The filing details and parties involved were noted by the court clerk.
The Herald reports Alliance official concluded his return trip from Weroning is pleased with the western countryside this year. The Leiter estate runs the larger Lingle ranch and another large ranch at Clearmont Wyoming. Warr visits these ranches annually to inspect them.
Nebraska Telephone Company begins improvements on the Alliance exchange to provide a modern system. The Times building will house a new plant on the second floor with plans to move to the new location and install complete new equipment and instruments for patrons. District Commercial Manager I. FB Wilson of Grand Island discussed the project with manager T. H. Heeson.
Congressman George W. Norris spoke at the Phelan Opera House to a small Alliance crowd, praising the people’s rule and denouncing bosses. He favored Roosevelt but avoided Taftite tension, and another candidate introduced him as the next U S Senator from Nebraska, though the outcome remains uncertain.
A civil service examination for clerks and carriers for the Alliance post office will be held in the council chamber at City Hall at 9 am on Saturday October 4, 1912. Those intending to take the examination are advised to take notice.
P. Van Arsdall of St. Louis conducted a Majestic range demonstration at L. Acheson’s hardware store in Alliance last week. The event drew strong interest from residents and nearby communities, culminating in the sale of fourteen ranges.
George A. Douglis dedicates day and night to testing farm products on his Alliance area farm. His four wiles of experiments attracted attention at The Herald office over the past two weeks. A detailed description will appear next week for those who missed the exhibit.
The Board of County Commissioners of Hox Hutte County Nebraska invites bids for forty tons of Sheridanese coal and wood with specified quality. Bids must be delivered to the County Clerk within 20 days of the date and may be rejected in whole or part. Dated September 27, 1973. Clerk M. Hargraves.
Democratic and People's Independent candidate Eugene Burton seeks support for Box Butte County County Attorney race. The message requests backing from voters in the county to back Burton's bid.
Dr. Lester returns from Colorado reporting Pax 8 in good condition for a three week race meet at Overland park starting September 12. Fox S had strong showings in the Santa Fe circuit with multiple top finishes including a Trinidad first money and other seconds. Lester plans to return to Denver then bring Fox 8 to Alliance after the meet closes.
Lester and Son begin a sale of horses and mules today after a troubled setup. Buyers are present and more stock is expected tomorrow. Fears of a horse epidemic in Nebraska had worried owners and perhaps deterred entries.
Box Butte County Nebraska invites bids for a two year lease of the county farm. The term runs from March 1 1915 to March 1 1917, with bids due within 20 days and reviewed by the County Commissioners. Clerk M S Hargraves dated September 27 1912.
An advertisement extols Rexall Cream of Almonds as soothing cooling and purifying for the skin. It emphasizes purity, non greasiness quick absorption and includes a money back guarantee. Sold at The Rexall Store managed by F E Holsten in the local community.
Pure home rendered lard offered at Palace Meat Market with cans and tubs priced at 12 cents per pound. The ad claims wholesale-like pricing below cost to attract customers and promote brand recognition.
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