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Newspaper

Alliance Herald

Location

Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1920

Page

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Alliance to Open Country Club on Broneho Lake Grounds

In Alliance plans move forward to create a country club near Broneho lake. Initiators include H E B Gantz Dr James P Maxfield and Charles Britton with many locals showing interest. A nine hole golf course laid out by William Dunn from New York City and golf instruction ongoing at the Elks club gymnasium.

H. E B. Gantz James P. Maxfield Charles Britton Broneho Lake William Dunn New York City Dunn Country Club Association Elks Club

Dr Dorey Speaks On Near East Relief

Dr Dorey spoke at the M E church about Near East relief detailing Turkish persecution of Christians and relief efforts. He noted British aid, failed Congressional funding, and urged direct American contributions. collections totaled $118.80 as canvassing continues.

DR. Dorey M. E G. Dorey Near East American Congress National Near East Relief Committee William H. Taft Henry Morgenthau Turkey Haskell Near East Relief Committee Dorey

Well Known Indian James Owl Bull Dies at 78

James Owl Bull a Pine Ridge Indian, aged 78, died of heart failure this afternoon at H Koester's ranch near Alliance after workmen arrived to erect tents. His son in law James Hawkins Jr. will take charge of the body. he was an old scout known in the region.

James Owl Bull Pine Ridge Reservation H. Koester Alliance Mr. Koester James Hawkins, Jr

McGrath and wife visit relatives in Kansas

N. C. McGrath and his wife are spending two weeks visiting relatives in southeastern Kansas. McGrath is a battery expert at the Alliance Tire Works.

N. C. McGrath Kansas Mr. McGrath Alliance Tire Works

Vance to Attend Congress as Nebraska Delegation Named

Governor Spauel Kr. McKelvie informs the Nebraska state department of an official delegation to the fifteenth International Congress Against Alcoholism in Washington. Among the listed members are Agnes D. Roberts Omaha Harriet Vance Alliance Lela G. Dyar Boone John Haskell Wakefield S K Warrick Scottsbluff Jennie F. Callias Omaha Maurice M. Claflin Lincoln and others. The congress studies alcoholism as a drug disease and is nonpartisan. Jonkeer Ruys de Beerenbrouck of Holland serves as president of the international committee. The congress operates under state department auspices.

Spauel KR. McKelvie Nebraska State Department Washington Cot L. Seibert Chapman Ne- Nebr Agnes D. Roberts Omaha Hletatrect Harriet Vance Alliance E. Lindley Hastings Lela G. Dyar Boone John Haskell Wakefield S. K. Warrick Scottsbluff J. H. Currie Bradshaw Whi Holland Jonkeer Ch. Ruys de Beerenbrouck

Fireman J L Crotter Burned to Death in Boiler Explosion

Scottsbluff Neb Sept 27 J L Crotter a fireman at Intermountain Light and Power Co was burned to death when barge boiler blows out throwing live coals and water into the firebox He died an hour later in a local hospital The plant disruption left North Platte valley towns without power for lighting for about a week Officials will try to restore power for essential use first with full lighting not expected soon from the boiler accident site near Scottsbluff.

North Platte Valley Ceottsbluff Minature Melbeta Gering M. D. Parks Ronaway Crotter Sam Alliance Neb

Potash Highway Meeting Draws Broad Interest in Alliance

Invitations to state and local officials, including Governor McKelvie and George E Johnson, promise a large turnout for the Potash Highway association annual meeting in Alliance on October 14. Delegates will tour the Alliance Antioch link and the new federal aid road north of Alliance.

The Potash Highway Association Alliance Lioyd C. Thomas McKelvie George E. Johnson George E. Condra State Conservation and Welfare Survey George F. Wolf Nebraska Good Roads Association Nebraska Antioch Sandhills Chamber of Commerce C. D. Walker W. M. Bevington Floyd Lucas S. TW. Thompson John Wallace R. C. Strong J. H. Hawes Rh. M. Baker J. P. Mann Glen Miller J. W. Guthrie F. A. Bald A. T. Lunn

City Pumping Station Hire By City Water Plant

E. G. Campbell, superintendent of the water light and power plant, said Mr. Crotter had worked at the city pumping station for a few days during the past month.

E. G. Campbell Herald Crotter

Youth Held on a Bad Check Charge

Meredith Bradley seventeen year old son of Lena Bradley was arrested by Sheriff Miller and Deputy Miskimmen and lodged in the county jail on a charge of uttering fraudulent checks. A telegram from York county sheriff led to the detention with York to travel to Alliance for the prisoner. Bradley said the prior affair occurred last winter in Lexington Nebraska and was settled.

Meredith Bradley Lena Bradley Miller Miskimmen York County Lexington Neb York Allance Hia Bradley

The Triflers at Imperial Tonight

Edith Roberts stars in The Triflers at the Imperial in which Janet Randall a shop girl aims for society life by posing as a wife to free a friend from an affair. Jack Pickford appears in The Littl Shepherd of Kingdom Come with Bryant Washburn features following.

Edith Roberts Imperial Theater Miss Roberts Janet Randall Janet Kingdom Come Jack Pickford John Fox Jr Chad Lttle Eirl St. Anthony Pep Bryant Washburn Anthony Osgood Anthony

Wanted Young Man or Lady for Promoting Work

Wanted young man or lady aged 20 to 30 for general promoting advertising and contest work. Good salary or 60 50 proposition. Apply at Ad dress X care of Herald office.

Herald Office

George Workman halves interest in second hand store

George Workman on Monday disposed of a half interest in his second hand store to B C Seth who lives one mile east of Alliance.

George Workman B. C. Seth Alliance

Auto Runs Into Herd of Cattle Near Alliance

A Buick six driven by Paul McCoy crashed into a cattle herd on the Antioch road six miles from Alliance. One cow died, two were injured, and Francis Katen received facial wounds requiring numerous stitches. The car suffered extensive damage estimated at $400.

Paul McCoy Air W. HW. McCoy Antioch Alliance Francis Katen Paul Francis McCoy Francia Katen Celestia Eugene Thompson Karen

Valley Feeders Debate Feeding Profits and Losses

At a North Platte Valley Livestock meeting in Scottsbluff the fed feeding outlook was discussed amid ample feed and high buying prices. Farmers note wool and meat prices last year created losses but seek fertilizer benefits this year with some willing to feed at a loss to protect crops.

North Platte Valley

Scout Exhibit At Elks Club Next Week

Alliance Boy Scouts from local troops will present an exhibit of their work at the Elks club next Wednesday evening. The event marks the start of a campaign to organize additional troops in Alliance and invites public attendance. The local Scout Council was organized with Dr. C E Slagle president G L Griggs vice president Dean J J Dixon secretary and A Y havin treasurer.

Alliance Troops of Boy Scouts The Elks Club Alliance For the Scouta C. £. Slagle Dr. Slagle G. L. Griggs Dean J. J. Dixon A. Y., Havin Court of Honor W. R. Pate J. J. Dixon Mose Wright J. &. Miller

Carnival discussion centered on downtown Alianece location

At a chamber of commerce meeting on Monday directors urged permitting the carnival planned for October 4 in Alianece to be held downtown. Merchants argued crowds downtown would boost home merchants and a petition to the city council is likely. They cited power constraints at the fairgrounds without a spare transformer.

Chamber of Commerce Alianece Etty Hechting

Rancher Willis Beek Collapses In Alliance Hotel Lobby

Willis Beek a rancher living about forty miles southeast of Alliance suffered a stroke of paraglass in the lobby of the Alliance hotel Monday morning and was taken to St Josephs hospital. Mr Beek had purchased the M C Hubbell ranch five or six years ago.

Willis Beek Alliance St. Joseph's Hospital Mr. Beek M.C. Hubbell

Denver man to drill near Alliance for oil test well

Thomas Morrissey of Denver has spent weeks in Alliance seeking leases for a large tract around the city to drive a deep test well. He plans to start drilling by July 1 1921 if leases are secured, with geologists visiting the area for evaluation. If no paying oil is found in the Dakota sandstone there is expectation of artesian water in the Tule formation for irrigation value.

Thomas Morrisey Denver Alliance Morrisey Wyoming Montana Dakota Lakota Morrissey Tule

Burlington fireman held on charge of looting car

Ben Isham a Burlington fireman was arraigned before U S Court commissioner L A Berry and released on 500 bond with preliminary hearing set for next Saturday. Isham and Engineer G C Huth were arrested after Special Agent Todd spotted a derailed open brake car near No 109 on the rip track and later found five sacks of sugar and six blankets hidden near the post house.

Ben Isham Burlington United State Court L. A. Berry Alliance Isham G. C Huth Todd Reed Taylor Ray Trabert Ruth

Plan for selling potatoes through North American exchange network

George E. Walker of Alliance discusses the North American fruit exchange system aiding Nebraska potato growers. The plan uses district offices, direct car lots, and unbiased market quotes to secure buyers, with pricing flexibility and emphasis on proper grading and standardized packs.

George E. Walker Alliance North American Fruit Exchange Kearney C. O. Sawyer Nebraska Potato Growers Co-Operative Exchange North American Exchange Mr. Walker Bratch Walker Teles

Barrel of gasoline stolen from county camp near Alliance

Box Butte county reports a theft of one gasoline barrel and about ten gallons of lubricating oil from the grading camp near the Lanam place six miles southwest of Alliance. A Ford style vehicle backed up to load the loot, leaving clear tire marks. John Polling, in charge, notes no guard on Sunday and warns of possible pursuit by the road crew.

Box Butte County Lanam Place Alliance John Polling

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