Farmer Sustains Severe Loss by Fire
W F Patterson a county pioneer living ten miles north of Alliance suffered a severe loss when a frame building 32 by 40 feet burned last Monday afternoon. The granary held about 50 bushels of wheat and the storeroom contained a new saddle valued at 40 dollars, plus gold watch and clothing. Losses total around 1500 dollars with no insurance. The fire started from oil on the floor and Mrs Patterson could not extinguish it while Mr Patterson was away. He is rebuilding a new structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Patterson
Alliance
Donovan McCoy Nuptials At Holy Rosary Church
Donovan and Miss McCoy wed at Holy Rosary Church with Father McNamara officiating. The couple, both prominent Box Butte county families, staged a wedding for forty relatives and friends before departing for Denver and Colorado destinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Box Butte County
Holy Rosary Church
Father McNamara
Jay O. Donovan
Alice Katheryn McCoy
George
Fannie McCoy
Frank McCoy
M. F. Donovan
McCoy
Denver
Colorado
Music Lessons At St Agnes Academy Offer Broad Instruction
The Sisters of St Agnes Academy announce music lessons for piano organ violin mandolin vocal music and harmony. Those not at the school should meet the Mother Superior this week to arrange hours and payments in advance. The Herald reports on local events including the Bridgeport killing case preliminary hearing with 23 witnesses and $25 000 bond, plus notes on a W C T U convention in Hastings, a Faust performance at the opera house and employment openings for three traveling salesmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sisters of St. Agnes Academy
M. A. Hagerty
Jas. Keith
Bridgeport
Herald
Scandinavian Seatette at the opera house next week
The Bittner Stock Co presents Hear the Scandinavian Seatette at the opera house next week featuring an imported Swedish royal court orchestra in native costume. M. Cusick and wife traveled from Newcastle Wyoming on Tuesday to attend the McCoy Donovan wedding. Drs Bowman and Weber announce a new professional partnership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bittner Stock Co
Opera House
Royal Court of
Sweden
M. Cusick
Newcastle
Wyo
Mrs. Cusick
Drs. Bowman & Weber
Comptroller Murray scolds bank examiners for lax work
Comptroller Lawrence O Murray told a conference of national bank examiners that many reports misstate bank value and conceal dishonesty. He urged closer director involvement, readiness to work nationwide, and warned that resignations should follow poor discovery of true bank condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence O Murray
National Bank Examiners
Ohio
Murray
Chicago
Sone
United States
Drought Strains New England Farm Regions
Anxiety grips New England as one of the severest droughts in years sweeps the region. Wells run dry and lake levels fall. forest fires rise and mills face shutdowns. Vermont mills close, Montpelier quarries halt, milk supplies tighten, and Lake Champlain water reaches its lowest since 1881. Smoke from fires in Maine, Canada, and northern New York darkens the skies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Vermont
Montpelier
Lake Champlain
St. Albans Bay
Maine
Canada
New York
Railroads Granted A Thirty Day Stay On Rate Reductions
Railroads affected by the Missouri river rate case received word from Washington that a stay of thirty days is granted delaying the mandatory rate cuts. The new effective date moves to October 26, with a possible rehearing request to be considered when the Interstate Commerce Commission meets in Washington, likely October 5. The petition warns that a new principle in rate making could trigger chaos and dire consequences for railroads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington
Pew
Farmers Stop Lynch Attempt in Kansas Incident
Reports from Eudora Kansas say a mob aimed to hang Clarence Lane a white man over an assault accusation against Mrs Fred Johnson of Olathe. Prompt action by the sheriff and deputies saved Lane and he was taken to Olathe amid clamoring farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eudora
Kan
Clarence Lane
Lane
Olathe
Fred Johnson
President Roosevelt Ends Vacation at Oyster Bay
President Roosevelt wraps up his vacation at Oyster Bay and departs with family and executive staff for Washington. Residents greet the departure at the railway station, though no formal farewell had been arranged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
Washington
Revised Taft Western Trip Itinerary
Chicago Sept 22. A revised itinerary for Taft's western trip was announced. It plans visits to Clinton Burlington Davenport and Des Moines on Sept 26 after the Milwaukee meeting concludes Thursday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Clinton
Burlington
Davenport
Des Moines
Milwaukee
Death Penalty Verdict in Joseph James Murder Case
In Springfield the jury returned a guilty verdict for Joseph James in the murder case and fixed the penalty at death. James was unconcerned and there was no demonstra tion observed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Joseph James
Springfeld
Notable Dr Frank Snow Dies in Wisconsin
Dr Frank Huntington Snow former chancellor of the University of Kansas and renowned entomologist died in Bellfeld Wisconsin after a long illness. He directed research on insect science and earned world wide reputation. He served in academic leadership and contributed to botany and zoology through decades of teaching and publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Huntington Snow
University of
Mirore Business Men Urged to Join Governing Bodies
Mining expert John Hays Hammond argues business men should engage in politics to improve government. He warns against ward politicians and urges active civic duty to ensure good governance and prevent bad elements from controlling municipal offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mirore
Best Friends We Have Are Good Books
Pope Pius X extols books as best friends that awaken heavenly voices and discipline, warn against dangers, and accompany readers with silent kindness. He calls them friends ever ready to help in secret needs, whose counsel is steadfast and never driven by self interest.
Church Must Use Faith to Stop Anarchy, Archbishop Declares
Archbishop Ryan of Philadelphia denounces immigration without moral guidance and warns that neglecting religion endangers the nation. He cites daily violence among aliens and three historic altars to anarchy as signs of looming ruin and urges the church to act.
Teach Religion Seven Days a Week
Argument for integrating religious and secular education in public schools. Emphasizes that Sunday school alone cannot mold character and urges early religious training to cultivate beliefs about God Christ creation and Providence. Warns that reliance on parental religion leads to fading personal piety in America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
God
Christ
Creation
Providence
America
Taft argues for measured Chinese policy over exclusion
Mr. Taft counters Gryan's demand to keep the Chinese out and urges not to yield to prejudiced western pressure. He says Congress and the Executive should extend justice and courtesy to a people from whom the United States expects substantial trade benefits.
Tariff Letter Seeks Fifty Percent Reductions
The August 23 1907 letter from J F E Miles of the National Association of Manufacturers to Senator Foraker argues that about forty percent of surveyed members favor reducing their own tariff schedules by fifty percent or more without harming industries or the nation. The writer contends the tariff system is exorbitant and urges Republicans and voters to reconsider amid rising public sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. FE. Miles
National Association of Manufacturers
Senator Foraker
Not Afraid of the Bite: Rail Taft and Wall Street Debate
A 1908 stock market report notes Wall Street’s view of Secretary Taft’s public bark as not signaling a serious bite later. The quotation frames railroad policy and market reaction amid tariff and finance tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Street
Taft
Stock Market Report
New York Journal of Commerce
Rep
Low Prices on Household Linens in Local Sale
Readable list shows low prices for sheets 4 cents pillow cases 3 cents tea towels 1 cent napkins 1 cent counter panes 10 cents roller towels 2 cents bath towels 2 cents crash towels 1 cents table cloths small 5 cents table cloths large 16 cents.
Strayed Milk Cow Seeks Finder and Reward Offer
Strayed from my corral Sunday night September 2 a three year old milk cow red with small white spots and horns. Finder please advise me. Suitable reward Ina Keep. For Sale splendid hard coal stove large size and good as new Tiquire
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald Office
Strayed Mare Missing After Monday Night
Five year old bay mare weighing two hundred pounds with a left hip injury and a brand on the left shoulder disappeared Monday night August 3 from Pax Rooming House area near Yew the Cafe Northwest. Liberal reward offered by F G Sunderland for return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. G. Sunderland
Pardy’s Bakery and local notices advertise services
Try Pardy's Cottage Bread and visit Cafe North West Sunday evening to find someone. See F E Reddish for real estate loans. Go to Pardy's Bakery for pies and cakes. Dr Allen, dentist. Opera House Block.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Allen
Cafe Northwest
F. E. Reddish
Pardy's Bakery
Opera
Opera House
Bik
House and Lot for Sale in Alliance Northwest
New house just completed in the northwest part of Alliance. For particulars inquire by phone 289 ag tf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alliance
Trade autos for land offer from I J Crartersuce
A note from I J Crartersuce of 2h Marsland Nebraska proposes trading three automobiles for land. The item hints at a potential deal and mentions a pleasant evening at Crystal Picture Parlors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. J. Crartersuce
Marsland
Crystal Picture
Notice to Debtors and Local Ads at Cafe Northwest
Take notice that all persons owing L. E. Bye must pay immediately and accounts not settled by August 20 will be turned to a collector. Also promotions for cold meat and salad at Cafe Northwest and Darling's special sale. Alliance Steam Laundry seeks two or three girls for immediate work. 50-3W.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. E. Bye
Cafe Northwest
Alliance Steam Laundry
Notice to Hunters Near Reno Denied
Notice is hereby given that no hunting will be allowed on premises of the undersigned near Reno. J. C. Berny, 1p Sept. 178w W. G. Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reno
J. C. Berny
W. G. Wilson
D. H. Brisas
Mas
M. H. Parsore
For Rent Rooms on Sweetwater Ave
For Rent. Two furnished rooms at 507 Sweetwater Ave. Phone 559. Also loans on farm land and city property. 18 tf. F. E. Reopisa. For Sale piano leather couch and book case all practically new at 415 Laramie Ave Mes A TrirLerr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweetwater Ave
Tf. F. E. Reopisa
Laramie Avenue
Mes. A
TrirLerr
For Rent or Sale Two Story Dwelling with Eight Rooms
Corner Niobrama and Dakota street. Furnished two story home available for rental or sale. Apply to F. B. Dismer gott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niobrama
Dakota Street
F. B. Dismergott
Reward offered for hunting or fishing trespass on ranch
A notice offers a $25 reward for evidence that will convict any person hunting or fishing on a ranch without written permission signed by H. A. Peters. Also an ad seeks to buy a five or six room house or vacant lot in the northwest part of the city, with contact by W. H. Holtz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Peters
Tee Peters & Williams Co
W. H. Holtz
Notices and rental and sale items from local postings
On the premises no one with a gun or dog is allowed per D H Brisas and M H Parsore. Signatories warn against entry with firearms. T L Brices and W H Brice confirm restrictions. Two furnished rooms to rent in desirable city area via The Herald office. Cattle for sale twenty eight head mixed herd plus one Durham bull by W A Springer near Berea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. L. Brices
W.H. Brice
Herald Office
W. A. Springer
Berea
Rental listings brief note from local ad column
A fragment from a classifieds page notes available rental options for houses flats stores and barns with a reference to a person named liller and a date line. The text is incomplete but indicates nearby listings for property rentals.
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Donovan-McCoy
the Baptist Church
G. C. Jeffers
Jesus
I. E. Tash
S. B. Libby
Hastings
Order
Tash
Capt. L. R. Corbin
Indianola
Sanford Dodge
Faust
Dodge
Goethe
G. G. Hampton
J'Taight
Railroads
F. H. Snow
John Hays Hammond
Pope Pius X
Archbishop Ryan
Philadelphia
Cardins
Cibbons
Joseph Rumsell
Missouri
Albert Cummins
Iowa
Sisters’ Academy
Pax
Pardy
Pardy’s Bakery
Tra West
Montana Street
Darling
Liller
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