Robber Sentenced for 1915 Jewelry Theft in Residenc
Charley Brenkley was sentenced in district court by Judge Westover to one to ten years for breaking into Ern est Becker’s residence on August 22 and stealing jewelry and money. He was caught in St Louis after fleeing. Requisitions set for October 25 1915 with simultaneous U S Land Office procedures for land applications and related notices. Officers urged to avoid conflicting claims and settlers advised to inspect lands carefully to prevent contest evils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Becker
Charley Brenkley
Westover
Brenkley
St Louis
Requisi
Cox
Breakley
Blue
Lincoln
St. Louis
Frank Harte
W. W. Johnson
Philadelphia
Butte County Exhibit To Represent Dry Farming at Denver Expo
Butte county sends a farming congress display to the International Dry Farming Exposition in Denver from September 26 to October 10. Secretary W D Fisher will lead the exhibit, traveling via Douglas Wyoming. The Boz Butte booth covers about 8 by 15 feet and mirrors the Lincolns state fair setup with added threshed grain such as wheat oats and barley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte County
Denver
W. D. Fisher
Douglas
Wyo
Lincoln
Boz Butte
Legal notes and court actions span several cases
Reports show Breakley taken into custody after sentencing and Harte sentenced for pocketbook theft. Judge Westover handles alimony, divorce, and land disputes while noting an upcoming November jury term. Settlers are warned to file complete US land office papers by October 25 with duplicate designations and proper funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westover
New Homesteads Open in Goshen County Wyoming
Government land office at Cheyenne issues instructions for filing on lands opened to homestead in Goshen county near the North Platte river valley. Settlers may establish settlement September 25 1915 at 9 am on 160 acres, with three months to file. 320 acre entries not allowed before designation. Applicants may file for 160 or 320 acres twenty days before October 25 1915, with 320 acre filings needing designation petitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tores
United States Land Office
United States
Government Land Office
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Homestead
Goshen County
North Platte River
Weather Outlook for Plains States and Upper Mississippi Valley
Weather forecast issued by the U S Weather Bureau Washington for the week starting September 22 1915 predicts fair weather and moderate temperatures early in the week with frost possible Wednesday in the upper Mississippi valley. Warmer unsettled conditions expected midweek with scattered showers and the latter part generally fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Weather Bureau
Washington, D. C
Plains States
Upper
Mississippi Valley
Exhibit on barren land draws investors to state
The display, expected to win few first prizes yet attract thousands daily, will showcase quality crops on unirrigated sand hills. It aims to influence prospective investors as Secretary Fisher ensures spectators are informed of the exhibit’s standing and prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Dry Farming Association
Fisher
Western Nebraska live stock shippers list and Good Roads work
Western Nebraska cattlemen with shipments to the South Omaha market are listed by name and town. Alliance hosts Good Roads days July 29 30 with dozens of business members aiding county road improvement and a community cleanup effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
South Omaha
C. M. Davie
Oshkosh
L. F. Fairchild
Lemoyne
Smith Bros
J. J. Samuelson
Bruill
Teater & Graham
Ashby
Alva Ash
Lakeside
Charles Debesh
Ansley
L. B. Trew
L. C. Keyser
Litchfield
A. G. Finch
Gordon
A. M. Guatafaon
Hyannis
F. A. White
J. M. Gentry
Whitman
G. H. Clayton
Alliance
L. BE. Hood
W. H. Fincher
W. T. Young
Kimball
H. D. Walker
L. GC
Shaw
A. M. Wood
Wood Lake
T. E. Searson
Alda
J. H. Minihan
F. Crothers
Beem Bros
J. W. Haney
Joe Pau
E. Wright
Hyannia
B. N. Sennett
J. C. McCoy
Lewellen
BE. EB
French
Hay Springs
Pat King
Angora
John Imemere
C. W. Smith
A. T. Davis
Wm. & B. Hudson
Hyannie
W. E. Rentfro
W. H. Broadbent
Chapell
L. A. Cunningham
Lodgepole
H. H. Coble
M. L. Reuter
W. H. Rothwell
Lark Doyle
G. A. Vinton
T. O'Neill
J. L. Stanabury
Mullen
Geo. Gregg
Maryland
W. E. Hill
Kilpatrick Bros. Alliance
Charles Blakely
J. F. Stott
Roy Hull
Sam Richardson
A. E. Cole
Broken Bow
Morehead
Nebraeka
Poat M
Si Thompson
Good Roads Committee
Commercial Club
T. P. A. Happenings Nebraska notes on 1916 convention plans
Items from the national Travelers' Protective Association magazine summarize Nebraska notes. The Alliance Commercial Club and the convention committee met August 22 with the Board of Directors to outline plans for handling the large convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Travelers’ Protective Association
Nebraska
Post M.’ Allance
Alliance Commercial Club
Highland
Hawes
Strong
Hull
Thompson
Commercial Club
Guthrie
Newberry
Thomas
Kibble
Sallows
Spencer
Hampton
Harris
Fisher
Rodgers
Prize to Nebraska engraved stationery exhibit wins big prize
Kimball Brothers of Lincoln Nebraska won first prize for advertising exhibit at the National Retail Monument Dealers Association convention in Denver August 17 to 22. The winning display featured engraved and embossed stationery designed by F L Kimball. the award noted elegance and quality in stationery design.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimball Brothers
Lincoln
Nebraska
National Retail Monument Dealers’ Association
Denver
F. L Kimball
E. Q. Quesnel
Huntington
W. Va
Herald want ads bring results
Classified readers are urged to try Herald want ads for fast results. Call 340 to place an ad and reach local buyers and services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald
Marland Man Injured In Burlington Coal Station Accident
John Grommett sustained severe injuries after his clothing became caught in a gasoline engine at a Maryland Burlington coal shore station. He was tossed by the engine, suffers broken leg bones, head and trunk injuries, and remains in critical condition at Alliance hospital after rapid medical care from Dr. Teter and Dr. McBuen. He cannot recall details until Tuesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Grommett
Burlington
G. T. Bayeart
Grommett
Dr. Teter
Hemingford
McBuen
Alliance
Left a Will Marsland Man Named Executor
David McLellan died at Marsland hospital earlier this month leaving no known will. A properly drawn will was found in the Marsland bank naming John C. Herline as executor. Herline, once McLellan’s employee, now resides in Crawford with former ties to Box Butter County. Probate proceedings began in county court Wednesday, attorney B. F. Gilman leading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marsland
David McLellan
Land
Marsland Bank
John C. Herline
Herline
McLellan
Crawford
Box Butter County
B. F. Gilman
Horses and mules bring record sums at Denver yards
Horses and mules valued over 7.5 million dollars were sold at the Denver union stockyards in eight months of 1915, signaling a possible 9.5 million for the year. The war in Europe is blamed for rising demand and prices, with 15,000 animals averaging 125 dollars each handled in 1914, and continued high activity in 1915.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver Union
Unclear field personnel take layoff as cattle figures rise
The report notes Lloyd C. Thomas, Prees Chairman, and J. M. Tincomn of Adams Express Company planning a layoff for four locations and a two to three week vacation. D. L. Bantock arrives as fill in, from Scotts Bluff, while cattle totals for September 7 reach 46,670 head valued at 166 each, totaling 7.87 million, up from 1.88 million in 1914.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Tincomn
Adams Express
Efler
D. L. Bantock
Scottabluff
Miss Virginia Deitrich Leaves for Kansas City School
Miss Virginia Deitrich departed Tuesday for Kansas City to attend school this winter after a two months visit with her sister Mrs. M. S. Hargraves. After the term she will return to her Los Angeles home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Deitrich
Kansas City
Hargraves
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Alliance Citheens
Mr. Kicken
Judge Westover
Wilaon
Nellie Peterson
Peter Peterson
Nellie Elmore
Lizzie Scott Ve. Chas
Peavar
Rebekahs Entertain
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F. Hall
Alliance Rebekah Louge No
Alliance Rebekah Lodge No. 104
Odd Fellows
Minnie Sward
N. G
James Scott
V. G
John Snyder
Wm. Buchman
Moses Wright
Lloyd Thomas
Rebekah
H. L. Hotchkiss
I. P. Gage
T. M. Lawler
D. C. Whitehead
Lizzie Shetler
Minnie Shetler
M. B. Johnson
D. R. Houston
M. J. Brann
Clara Bushey
F. W. Adama
L. M. Chilson
Eleanor Clark
RK. E. Beach
Orpha Reynolds
Gregory Zur
Stoce Shippers
Davis
Morris & Company
Baker
Ford
Dad" Ewing
Roy Strong
Hot Springs
Ihs
Roy
Duke” Logier
Scottsbluff
Blue Pencis
Lloyd
Boe
Cr Banta
Alliance Business
Nebraska & Luptor
National Retail Monument Dealers
Kimball Bros
Committee of the Post
Poat
Lloyd C. Thomas
Prees
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