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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1912
Page
1
An assailant shot ex president Theodore Roosevelt in Milwaukee as he left a hotel for a speech. The bullet fractured a rib but the manuscript in his pocket likely saved his life. Roosevelt insisted on delivering his address before medical aid.
Dr. Clarence Rubendall of Omaha, son of Peter Rubendall of Alliance, married Miss Elizabeth Shortliff Monday evening at the bride’s home 2807 Shirley street. The ceremony was by Rev. Thomas H. McConnell with a reception in white and pink floral decor. Out of town guests included Mrs. Elizabeth Shortliff Moline and Ward Rubendall Alliance.
Following the disbanding of a young men's club a year ago, five former members and others established an athletic club for firefighters. A gymnasium has been set up at the fire department headquarters and new members are quickly joining. All firemen are eligible.
The Merstry Department of the Alliance Woman's Club will meet Friday afternoon at 8 o'clock with Mrs. A. J. Macey.
Rev. A Witte left Friday for Wayne Nebraska to attend the state Baptist convention. In his absence J W Thomas led the Alliance church service Sunday morning with no evening sermon. Rev Witte plans to return before next Sunday.
The Girls Fours Square Club will meet Friday afternoon at 4 o clock at the Baptist church. Rev Godfrey will lead the session and a free will offering will be collected.
J. H. DeBoard of Oskaloosa Iowa president of the artificial ice company and investor in other ventures visited Alliance this week to review his Box Butte county land holdings and related interests.
Chase Feagins at Guernsey Wyoming loaded 45 cars of Texas cattle for shipment to western Nebraska for winter fattening.
N P Dodge & Company of Omaha offers Belmont addition parcels in Alliance for one dollar down and fifty cents per week. Sales start Friday for a few days with Geo Flack Abil Hoot and H Nall on site guiding buyers. Many homes already exist and the company will help owners build more at very easy terms.
Boston defeats New York 3 to 2 in ten innings at Fenway Park to win the World Series. Mathewson pitched well before a muff in the 10th allowed the decisive run as Engel scored on a fateful single and Gardner’s infield hit. Bedient and Wood helped hold the line for Boston amid celebration and field crowding.
Former Governor A H Shallenberger, Democratic candidate for U S Senate, will arrive in Alliance Monday morning and speak on the street at 11 30. He is described as an interesting speaker and will discuss the political situation. Hear him.
John Vogel a longtime Box Butte county farmer died Monday evening after five weeks of suffering from injuries from a haystack fall that fractured the brain base. Dr. Bellwood treated him and Rev. Father Maloney led the Catholic funeral Wednesday at 10 a.m. before shipment to Stantop Iowa for burial.
P H W Zobel suffered a fractured hip when his wagon ran away and tipped, Wednesday afternoon. He was taken to Alliance hospital where Dr. C K Slagle attended him and he will be confined to bed for months. Recovery prognosis is poor for use of the injured limb.
First National Bank president Chas E Ford arrived in the city by auto this morning from a trip up the North Platte valley. He plans to return to Chicago at the end of the week. Cliff Hubble and wife moved into rooms in the Norwegian parsonage on Wednesday. Roy Clark of Iowa visited early this week to buy potatoes and departed on Thursday. Mr and Mrs Seales of Ilown ar rived on Wednesday to visit their daughter, Mrs lease Woodre ss. Emma Urbanosky was an eager on Wednesday from Alliance where she has been for some time.
The Alliance Herald reports rising business in all departments as subscriptions renew and new orders for job printing increase. Advertising demand grows and twelve pages are printed this week with plans to expand further, reflecting strong reader support and community trust.
Born to Mr and Mrs A V Gavin twin daughters each four and a half pounds mother and babies doing fine To Rev aml Abbs Titus Lang a baby girl nine pounds All are doing well To Mr and Mrs W T Spencer a baby boy nine pounds To Otto Laursen living twenty two miles northwest of Alliance a baby girl
Police court records report Frank Lamb arrested Thursday of last week for drunkenness and fined ten dollars. Tom Morris was arrested Saturday for drunkenness and fined one dollar plus costs.
Bud Hill, a cow puncher, attempted fancy shooting in a local gallery on Wednesday evening. After failing to score, he aimed at the glass globes and plunged the place into darkness. He was arrested and fined one dollar and costs in police court this morning.
Brown Church, long time Ravenna resident, returned to Hemmeford for the coming winter. L. B. McClusky spent a few days at Alliance. Carl Frosstrom rode a passenger train to Allmnve between connections. Mr and Mrs Arnet McCandless left for home after visiting relatives. Pr Boland came back from Omata Prilay for farm work. BE A Clark made a business trip to Mart and back. Wesley Green made a brief business trip to clance. Miss Fanny McCoy of Alllangs visited a sister for the weekend.
Henry Lear arrested Saturday charged with drunkenness and disorderly conduct. In police court Monday he was fined ten dollars and costs. Arthur Flowell arrested Wednesday on charges of being drunk and disorderly. He was fined one dollar and costs. Peter Dalley fined one dollar and costs in police court this morning for being drunk and disorderly.
The Big Sixth district story shows a swift recovery from alleged illness as Moses P. Kinkaid withdraws then reenters the congressional race. Reports say health improved after Progressive endorsement failed and Crawford Republicans urged his return, making him the Taft Republican nominee.
Mrs. C E Rosenberger traveled to Pennsylvania due to her sister's serious illness. Various residents visited relatives, attended events, or traveled for work or study. Potmesi Brothers shipped five carloads of cattle to the Omaha market. Miss Stelin Kiester will teach in Sioux County this winter. Agnes Delsing began schooling in Frohnapfel district. George Daker and family visited Frank Green's home. Charley Huss went to Hot Springs South Dakota on business. Ward Hall returned from a pleasure trip to Denver and Greeley. Durnall of Bridgeport arrived for a visit. Envyeart will attend Lincoln for the winter. Mrs H L Bushnell announced the birth of a 44 pound daughter at Mrs C A Canfield's home on Oct 13. Grandpa Sampy traveled Alliance to and from. Mrs Path from Iowa visited with her son Detrick Path and family. Enyeart was a passenger on 43 Tuesday. Mr and Mrs James Munter visited Alliance then the ranch. John Wallace expanded team and wagon for Wallace dragline. Art Donovan was driver. P C Coursey and F H McDonald, auctioneer and clerk, oversaw an auction 16 miles south of Alliance. sale attendance and bidding were strong despite sand delay. Fred B McDonald planned a trip to Newcastle, Wyoming. De Brauler and Mew with C A Brazelton hosted a theatre party for Mazel Carney of Seneca in Alliance. Mrs Bertha Palmer and Miss McGinnis of Hi l Cry, DL visited Alliance for Lincoln Star votes promotion.
J C Berry a longtime Reno resident and Antioch native passes away in Alliance after a two year cancer battle. He was 60 years old and survived by his widow Misa Nebraska Louise Wilson and seven children across several states. Funeral services were held at Reno Congregational church before interment at Greenwood cemetery in Alliance.
Card thanks friends at Renewad Allletice for sympathy and kind deeds during our sorrow. May God of all grace be your stay and comforter in this time of mourning.
Ton Beeson, manager of the Nebraska Telephone Company at Alliance, was a business caller at Hemingfond on Wednesday.
Mrs Brent Kinsley and Lintheson departed Friday for their Ravenna home after visiting relatives here in recent days.
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