Grocery Store in Hands of Creditor and Town Turmoil
Last weekend a dispute between Chas Hill the store owner and creditors led to brawls with Hal Beal and I. R. Thompson. Police intervened and fines were levied while Beal seeks trial on Nov 4. A writ of attachment for $4,500 was issued. sheriff seized stock as proceedings continue.
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Chas. Hill
Marquis Queensberry
Hal
Atore
Tow Beal
5. I. Thompson
Hill
Beal
Thompson
King Corner
Special Police
Murphy
Charlie
G. Vo. P
Charlotte Watkins
Sheriff Wiker
S. B. Libby
Ira Reed
B. F. Gilman
Fireman McCarthy Crushed to Death at Crawford
The body of John S. McCarthy was received by Undertaker Darling and prepared for shipment to Ravenna after a fatal accident at Crawford. He was struck while returning to his engine during switching operations, his head severed and life ended instantly. Engineers Davenport White and Fireman Burchell witnessed the tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John S. McCarthy
Crawford
Darling
Ravenna
Young McCarthy
Second
Davenport
White
Sam Burchell
McCarthy
Women's Club and Educators Meet at Norton Home
A social and educational gathering hosted by the Alliance Women's Club honored the city board of education and teachers. Seventy five attendees enjoyed literary and musical amusements, refreshments, and games, with Miss White winning a carnation bouquet and Postmaster Ira Tash receiving an alternative bouquet.
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W. W. Norton
Women's Club of Alliance
Board of Education
Norton
Nellie Achenon
Ruth Aspenwall
Miss White
Ira Tash
Boquet
Epworth League Opens Five-Event Lecture Series at Phelan House
The first Epworth League lecture at the Phelan opera house will occur next Tuesday evening. Denton C. Crowl, renowned lecturer, will deliver the opening talk. The season includes five numbers with three lectures and two practical pieces, touted as Alliance’s strongest program yet.
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Epworth League
Phelan Opera House
Denton C. Crowl
What They Think of Our Foot Ball Team Crawford Telmmann
A local report notes a Sunday visit by Crawford football enthusiasts acting as spectators in Alliance. The Crawford players are mocked as noncompetitors, while Alliance dominates the game 84 to 6, with Alliance’s football group praised for their performance.
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Alliance
Crawford Boys
Alianceites
Pleasant Birthday Social at Allen Home for Louis Allen Jr
General Superintendent and Mrs. Allen hosted about forty high school students and faculty Wednesday night for a surprise 17th birthday party. The high school quartet performed and gum modeling of cardboard animals determined first prize to Katherine O Donnel for an owl and consolation prize to Professor Williams for a Reymund likeness. The event featured a lavish luncheon and impressed guests with its novelty and charm.
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Allen
Louis B. Allen
Katherine O'Donnel
Williams
Reymund
Louis
College Boy at Phelan Opera House Nov 4
Bernard Riggs stars in College Boy under Chas Riggs. The show boasts a three hour run with constant humor and refined comedy. Elaborate scenic effects and catchy music heighten the performance at Phelan Opera House on Wednesday November 4 with popular prices.
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Chas. Riggs
Bernard Riggs
Phelan Opera House
Bayard Couple United in Catholic Ceremony
John King and Miss Dorothy Wyeth of Bayard were married last evening at the Catholic church by Father McNamara. The groom’s attendant was M. E. Reardon and the bridesmaid was Ellen King, his sister. The couple left this morning on a wedding trip to Denver and other cities.
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John King
Dorothy Wyeth
Bayard
Father McNamara
M. E. Reardon
Ellen King
Denver
Knights of Columbus to Initiate Class at Opera House
Alliance Council Knights of Columbus will initiate a new class of candidates at their meeting last Tuesday. The event is planned for Sunday November 29 with preparations underway. Reserved seats for the election eve double attraction at the opera house will be available at Holsten’s store on Saturday.
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Western Union
Omaha
Seata
Holsten’s
Alliance Council, Knights of Columbus
Opera House
Holsten
Crystal Theatre Opens Under New Management
Opening notice for Crystal theatre on Saturday October 11 1908 with matinee at 3 pm. Admission 10c for adults, free for school children. New management promises nightly entertainment with Miss Eden Rose and Mrs Ruth Fletcher, highlighting music and moving pictures in Alliance.
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Crystal Theatre
The
Crystal
Eden Rose
Hastings
Nebr
Hayter
Ruth Fletcher
Denver
Fletcher
Colorado
Alliance
Adams Visits Alliance to Campaign for Normal School
State Senator Geo M Adams of Crawford spends days in Alliance meeting voters. He pledges if elected to work for a permanent state normal school in Alliance. His opponent Meyers of Newport favors Valentine for the school, drawing support from Valentine interests.
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Geo. M. Adams
Crawford
Alliance
Adams
Meyers
Newport
Rock County
Valentine
Railway Notes And Personalities In Edgemont Week
Bartlett is in Edgemont on business this week. Brakeman W S Simonson is promoted to conductor. Trainmaster M O Joder visits Ravenna for a few days. T J Frier of Chicago is in the city today. Mrs Geo McGill and Mrs C A Landberg visiting friends in Crawford. Mrs F J Hannigan and son on extended visit in Ansley. Engineer C W Tillett transferred from Deadwood to Alliance. L J Johnson and wife visiting relatives in Lincoln and Denver. W R K Desember H J Severns and C R Witham promoted to engineers. Fla Hively and wife return from Fairfield Iowa. C A Wetherell and wife return from near Lincoln. Brakeman Jack Hamilton left for Kansas City to move family to Alliance. General piece work inspectors H G Kepper and K R W Nison in city. W W Cook to reenter service soon. N C Allen B of L F E spending ten days in the sand hills hunting with Roy Beckwith. Louis Vandervoort, old time engineer, reenters service as engineer. K B Hamilton in city renewing acquaintances.
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T. J. Frier
Chicago
Neers. Fla. Hively
Pairfield
Iowa
Hively
A. Wetherell
Lincoln
Brakemas
Jack Hamilton
Kansas City
Alliance
Genera
KR. W. Nison
WW. Cook
Sty
N.C. Allen
Sand Hills
Roy Beckwith
Real Estate Transfers Mention Baldridge Abstractor
A list of property transfers shows William H. Rust Sr transferring to Edward Opstage and multiple deeds involving land parcels in Alliance and surrounding areas. Transactions include amounts from 400 to 7100 dollars and references to sections, tracts, and additions. The section ends with an unrelated public lecture notice urging attendance at the opera house.
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William H. Rust, Sr
Edward Opstage
P. J. Leotghman
Henry Boon
Duncan
N.S. BR. T
School Notes and State Teachers’ Meeting Plans
Hyannis and Whitman teachers will attend the State Teachers Association in Lincoln on November 28, with many grade teachers also joining. The high school hosts a Palladian program at 1 30 pm and dismissals are set for November 4 5 and 6 to permit faculty and normal training students to attend.
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Hyannis and
Whitman
State Teachers’ Association
Lincoln
Nebraska State Teachers’ Association
Malladian Literary Society
Republican Party
State Techers' Association
William Jennings Ryan
George N. Sheldon Med
Markett and Brown
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South Alliance National Bank
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Edgemont
W. S. Simonson
M. O. Joder
W. RK. Desember
H. J. Severns
C. R. Witham
Engi
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K. B. Hamilton
McCook
Baldridge
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John M. Din¢gen
Milton H. Goodenough
Harvey F. Goodenough
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