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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1913
Page
6
Lloyd C. Thomas is named president with J. Cari Thomas as vice president and John W. Thomas serving as secretary in the new local business leadership lineup.
Guy V. Allen received a letter from his wife visiting her parents in Kewanee Indiana. She described cold rain in the Hoosier state but said she was enjoying a fine visit. She was staying with Mr. and Mrs. Don H. Wagner on a large farm they call a ranch.
Mr and Mrs A J Welch depart for a month long autumn trip visiting relatives in Vassar Michigan and Welch family home in Sandy Creek New York They plan stops in New York City Washington and other eastern points while the Daily Herald tracks their travels.
Misa Dorothy Hoag daughter of G N Hoag of Alliance and Dr Charles E Hershman wed at nine this morning at the bride’s father’s home on Laramie Avenue Rev F A Woten officiated. The quiet home ceremony followed by a five course wedding breakfast. The couple leaves for a two week honeymoon to Valparaiso Niagara Falls New York City and other eastern points.
Gering Neb October 20 The state railway commission orders the Union Pacific depot moved to the old townsite. The decision ends a long fight and brings improved railroad facilities for Gering and Scottsbluff. Burlington Sunday service adds convenience and a small local boom begins as new buildings rise. The old townsite depot area will vanish with the new townsite plan.
C A Anderson died Sunday morning after a stroke suffered on October 12. He had been in poor health all week but rested easily at times. Survived by his wife and son Ben who were with him on the coast trip. A long-time Alliance resident he retired about two years ago. Mrs Anderson and Ben expected to arrive with the body Thursday morning. funeral plans not yet set.
Mullen Nebraska records Marion Harris under arrest by Hooker County Sheriff for stealing a calf from Berlin Adams. Prelim hearing set, Harris pleads not guilty and bonds posted at 800 dollars to await court. The town reports a brief early snow and a fire at W E Oliver barber shop nearly spreading from ashes in a back room.
The Alliance city council, in its regular session on Tuesday, approved a list of miscellaneous claims totaling various small sums. Names include A. D. Rodgers, F. W. Lowery, Percy Cogswell, and J. D. Emerick among many others for salaries, police, labor, materials, and services.
Local notes from Bingham Nebraska Oct 20 report cattle shipped to South Omaha by Joe Sell era, residents attending Masonic lodges in Hyannis, a visit from Alliance and Canada, and plans to attend the Cameron Emerson trial at Oshkosh. A dance at Williams Hall faced poor turnout due to bad weather and smaller gatherings at area gatherings.
Mrs L V McCorkle returns home from Alliance with a new granddaughter in law. A S Proudfit Lumber plans a larger town style upgrade, with carpenters and painters at work and R T Ely eyeing a move of offices and yards. A Stoner dance and supper entertained, music by Anne Scanion and Joe Sweem.
A. N. Matthews, president of the Gering National Bank in Gering, was in town this morning returning from an eastern trip. He is noted as one of the leading figures in the North Platte valley.
A baby girl was born at 6:30 am Wednesday to Rev. and Mrs. W L Torrence pastor of the United Presbyterian Church in Alliance. The Torrence family now has five children. mother and baby are doing well.
The Burlington announced that starting next Sunday a Sunday train will run from Bridgeport to Guernsey in the North Platte valley. The service will mirror the weekday schedule with Sunday departures and arrivals.
The literary department of the Woman's Club will meet with Mrs. J. A. Armour Friday at 3 PM with Mrs. Macy as leader. John Deelous of the Burlington yard force has been bedridden since month’s start, threatened with typhoid pneumonia but is improving.
Alliance and Omaha shoppers are invited to join a cooperative piano sale led by W M Robinson of Orkin Brothers. Each piano priced at 350 will sell for 248 75 with a 101 25 saving plus an installment plan starting at 5 dollars and 1 28 weekly. If the buyer dies the balance is waived.
Mullen Nebraska plans an up-to-date football program inviting Alliance to a local ground clash soon. Joe Balle, brother of Mrs. Bert McAllister, dies at Enworth hospital in St. Joseph. Bert McAllister and wife travel to town. A C Smith of Mullen attends Grand Island cattle sale but abstains due to high prices.
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