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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1911
Page
7
A small ad touts Dr King s New Life Pillar as strike breakers for liver kidneys and bowels promising natural aid and gentle action. The pitch claims excellent health soon follows and promotes a 25 cent price at J Brennan s in Florida.
A late 1911 question list features a Psalm Ixxxv lesson titled Esther Pleading for Her People. The text prompts study of captivity, forgiveness, divine wrath, revival, and national prosperity, with 24 questions guiding discussion and interpretation.
State Auditor Barton weighs the claims of L H Tate Omaha and H F Dowling Grand Island for salaries as bank examiners during a period when the bank guaranty law was stalled in district court. Tate seeks 2897 dollars Dowling 3600 dollars. Both argue the official duties continued or were interrupted by the court ruling and that payments were authorized by appropriation.
The American Prison congress wrapped its closing session at Onmaha. Frederick C. Pettigrove of Boston was elected president, Joseph P. Byers of Newark reelected general secretary, H. W. Shirer of Columbus financial secretary, and Frederick H. Mills of New York treasurer. Vice presidents include Rev. Samuel G. Smith St Paul Governor A. W. Gilchrist Tallahassee General Demetrio Castillo Havana Dr Daniel Phelan Kingston Robert Russel Washington. Baltimore chosen as the 1912 convention city.
Two cars of white corn sold at 0.70 cents a bushel and one car of wheat at 1.05, the year’s peak. Corn gains 0.56 to 0.60 per bushel since October 1, white corn quoted 0.70 to 0.75, No 2 color corn 0.70. Dealers cite market pull or scarcity of old grain and unharvested new crop as factors. Wheat No 2 mixed Nebraska wheat sold by Nebraska-Towa Grain Co at 1.06.
Judge B F Good refused the injunction sought by James Hell & Son against David City over a water pumping plant. The case was dismissed after evidence favored the city and work will proceed on pump house and engine to supply adequate water. An unrelated county land appraisal adjustment was noted along with Declination of Judge Dungan from the Prohibition nomination.
Mails close times listed for Alliance post office by direction of train numbers and routes with Sunday and holiday changes. Militant methods discussed at Louisville suffrage convention. Mary Winsor of Philadelphia voices critique. Edwin R. Wright wins Illinois Federation of Labor presidency. Danville chosen for 1912 convention. Gas explosion in a Sicilian sulphur mine causes multiple deaths. rescue efforts report bodies found.
State Auditor Barton delays paying Professor Gain from the department of pathology at the state farm for service on the newly created board of registration for stallions at seven dollars fifty cents per day. Barton argues against dual pay while the supreme court previously ruled such claims may be paid.
County Judge F. M. Hallowell of Kearney is accused of collecting excessive fees from Utigants Indla office. The county board instructed the county attorney to investigate several criminal cases affecting the county. County Attorney E. B. McDermott and Attorney Warren Pratt were appointed to prepare a report.
Nebraska Supreme Court judge Root holds a man unable to distinguish red from green is sick under Burlington relief rules. John Kane, a Wymore switchman, sued, won $1,112 in Douglas county district court, but was discharged for defective vision.
The railway commission requested Attorney General Martin to sue telephone firms that failed to file required reports. Blanks were sent June 26 with instructions to return by August 1.
An advertisement claims dissolving Calo cide in hot water soaks removes bunions and foot pain. It promises instant relief for corns and callouses and says the product, once sold to doctors, is available to all druggists and wholesalers. It markets a 25 cent package as sufficient for feet.
Delegates to the tenth annual DAR conference in Kearney Nebraska arrive by train for a reception and banquet at the home of Mrs Charles Oliver Norton. One hundred plates were laid. Mrs Charlea S Lobinger of Manila P L is a guest of honor and regent of the Manila chapter.
Osceola liveryman Harm Shank was arrested on an arson charge after a rival barn fire destroyed a large structure and seven horses including Nebraska stallion Crescen. Fire was reported a week ago and bond was set at $8,000, which he could not furnish.
Frank McCann and John Dowd were arraigned in Plattsmouth district court and pleaded not guilty to the robbery of the Hank of Wabash and the Mike Tritsch jewelry store last month. They were sent to the penitentiary at Lincoln for safekeeping until the December term.
The Omaha convention of the Nebraska Association of Blacksmiths Horseshoers and Wheelwrights closed with M. C. Spellman of Grand Island elected president for the coming year and Robert McIntyre of Kearney named vice president.
A statement from the state railway commission signed by all three members says Clark Perkins, who recently offered resignation, will be retained for an indefinite period. Perkins is expected to run the Aurora Republican from Lincoln.
Farmer J. H. Jones near Wymore reports crows and blackbirds ate army worms on about fifteen acres of wheat. Eaten areas are sprouting again as birds remove the worm infestation.
Lincoln October 24 a meeting of the state committees of the Young Men's Christian Association will be held in this city with delegates from every association in the state. The event will last an entire day.
State Fire Warden Randall will hold hearings in Schuyler North Bend Milford on October 28 and Fremont on October 30 and Madison on October 21. Notified property owners to remove buildings may present their views at the sessions.
Jasper N Koontz a civil war veteran dies in Lincoln at sixty seven years He formerly resided in Holdrege and Hayes Center and moved to Lincoln in 1890 He is survived by his widow L B Koontz
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