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IX
THE "BILLEE GOAT"
DID A FINE "STUNT"
Iwtiatien of Candidates into the
Knights of Cotemtois Both Inter
esting and Amusing.
The initiation of twenty-three can
didates into the Knights ot Columbus
at their hall in. this city last Sunday is
declared to have been one of the most
satisfactory the council has ever put
on, Every degree tvas cbtnpleted in
full and the candidates are said to have
"got theirs" in every sense.
The first action of the day's doings
was to assemble at K. C. hall at nine
o'clock, the Knights and candidates
marching in a body to Holy Rosary
church, where they worshiped at high
mass, celebrated by the pastor, Father
McNamara. The choir rendered in
spiring music and the solo sung by
Mrs. Fred Woodis .worthy of special
mention. Father McNamara spoke in
a most eloquent and able language on
the subject of "Man's Redemption."
At 1:30 p.m. the work of initiation
was commenced. The first two de
grees were conducted by the home
team, with Dr. Copsey, grand knight,
leading. The second degree was un
der the 'supervision of J. B. Kennedy,
and the third 1y Arthur Mullen, of
O'Neill, district deputy. ' Several visit
ing knights from Omaha assisted in the
third degree and those who witnessed
the same declare it superb. The can
didates came from all parts but the
majority reside here. The work of
initiating the ' "lambs" took about
eight hours, and it was 8:30 p.m. when
the tired and foot-sore applicants were
full-fledged knights. ,
At the conclusion of the initiatory
work at the K. C. ball, the tired and
hungry Knights and the newly ordain
ed candidates betook themselves to the
opera house, where they were warmly
greeted by the Daughters of Isabella,
who spared no pains in preparing a
banquet that, for completeness and
savory, is hard to describe. The hall
was neatly decorated. Over the stage
in electrical effect were the initials,
"K: C." The tables, decorated in
most artistic designs, were pleasing to
behold. Flowers? cuV glass and silver
ware in elaborate profusion made the
display decidedly attractive. The
Spa'cht orchestra enlivened the occa
sion with music, and when the ladies
began serving the good things to eat, a
happier body of men are seldom met.
Everyone had a keen appetite and the
tussle with the "billee goat" made the
inner mart long for just such a delicious
spread. The deft hands of fair wait
resses had each member served to
overflowing, and the task of getting
outside of the' meal was soon accom
plished. Here is what the Knights
feasted on'. t
MENU
Roast Turkey
'-Dressing Mashed' Potatoes Gravy
Cranberry Sauce
, . Cold Sliced Ham . Koiis
Cabbage Salad - Pickles
' Piimpkin Pie Cheeso
Assorted Cake Ice Cream
Cigars
At the conclusion of ..the sumptuous
supper, Toastmaster H. A,,. Copsey
arose and in a few words welcomed the,'
assembly in behalf of Alliance council,
975, Knights of Columbus, and pro
ceeded to call on those, who. were down
for after-dinner talks. J. B. Kennedy
took for his subject "Alliance Council,
No, 975" and in a. well Worded, intelli
gent speech reviewed the history of the
council from the time of its organiza
tion, stating that when the council was
brought into existence, there were
those who made the prediction that it
would not last two years. It is now in
its fifth year and stronger than ever.
"Catholic Citizenship," by Dr. C. L.
Weber, was a subject handled in the
most intellectual manner. Dr. Weber
surely made for himself a reputation
as an after-dinner speaker on this oc
casion. W. J. Poole was decidedly
"Reminiscent" on the subject assigned
him and while the popular U. S, postal
clerk tried hard to evade a re-call, the
, audience insisted on more ''remin
iscence" from the gentleman and he
had to continue his talk. "Duty of
Knighthood," by Father McNamara,
was a sort of an electrical shock to the
assembly and so firm aud enthusiastic
became the spirit of the speaker as he
, proceeded that the attention of his
hearers were centered on every word he
uttered. St. Peter's warning to the
Romans could not have been more
elaborate. Father McNamara surely
added another laurel to his high stand
ing as priest when he made this ad
dress to his brothers. Walter Kent in
"Catholic Pioneers" came unprepared,
but if he had not mentioned the fact,
no one would have been any the wiser.
His stories of the early days in Box
Butte county seemed like legends of
long ago. "Organization" was the
title of a subject by District Deputy
Arthur F. Mullen. Mr. Mullen's well
known ability as a speaker was surely
sustained oi this occasion and his
wealth of thought made his address
both scholary and instructive. He
paid Father McNamara a handsome
compliment on his wotk in providing
Alliance with a Sisters' Academy and
predicted much for the town on ac
count of this school of learning.
"Knighthood," a subject that no one
could handle as did Father John Roche.
The speaker in describing his predica
ment as a candidate that afternoon
brought forth a storm of laughter and
applause from the knights, and as the
witty young priest proceeded the storm
broke forth until it was thought the
roof would raise. Father Roche's des
cription of the "bewhiskered hillv
goat" was as amusing as the writings
ot Bill Nye, W. J. Hamilton ad
dressed the gathering on the subject of
"Knights and Daughters." Mr. Ham
ilton did himself proud in his compli'
meats to the daughters, who certainly
earned every boquct that was handed
to them on the "lovely" spread of the
evening. But when Toastmaster Cop
sey recalled Hamilton to sitlg'a song,
he made a mistake. A serious mis
take; for taking with him three other
singers more horrible than himself,
Hamilton ascended to the stage and
proceeded so sing a song. With him
were Denny Landrigan, Sam Burchell
and Dr. Weber. Harmony, no there
was no more harmony than the sound
of a rosined cat gut pulled ' over a tin
can. It was simply music out of tone.
At the conclusion of the set speeches,
there were remarks from a number of
others in the hall and the banquet was
concluded by a rising vote of thanks by
the knights to the Daughters of Isa
bella. Death of Mrs. Duffield.
Mesdaues E. C. McCleur, J. E. and
B. I. Joder were apprised last Sunday
night by a telegram received by the
latter, of the serious illness of their
mother, Mrs. W. C. Duffield, at her
home in Paxton. 111. The message
was followed by another shortly after
staling that she had died. The daugh
ters left Monday morning for Paxton
to attend the funeral which Was held
Tuesday afternoon. The suddenness
of Mrs. Duffield's death cast her daugh
ters in the deepest of grief and the
companionship of mother and child
was rudely severed. But this again
rcmiuds us that life hangs by a slender
thread and is easily severed, as illus
trated in the death of this good lady.
Victim of White Plagije
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Miss Nora E, Buchanan, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. A. Buchanan, residing in
the northwest part of the city, died Mon
day forenoon at n o'clock. The young
lady was afflicted with "the dread disease,
consumption, and gradually wasted away.
She had a sister die with the same afflic
tion bat a short time ago and the passing
away of her companion made her burden
the harder to bear, v Deceased was a
member of the Baptist church and the
fuperal services were conducted by Rev.
Houston. The remains were interred in
Greenwood cemetery near those of her
beloved sister. Deceased was a native of
Indiana, where she was born in 188C,
Sudden Death
of Mrs. Berryhill
Mrs. Berryhill, wife of J. L. Berry-
hill, chief storekeeper for the, Burling
ton at this point, died suddenly at Cen
terville. Iowa, where she underwent an
operation. ' Deceased left several weeks
ago to spend the holidays with relatives
at her old home in anticipation of a
joyous time. Mr. Berryhill was sum
moned in time to be with his helpmate
when she passed away. The funeral
took place last Sunday at that place.
Only a brief telegram was received re
garding affair, but the bereaved hus
band and daughter will have the sym
pathy of his Alliance friends in his
affliction. wwvwww.
The funeral of Miss Lenore Alcott,
who died a few days age at Chapman,
took place last Sunday from the home
of Dr. and Mrs. L. W. Bowman. De
deased was nineteen years of age and
was born in this county. She had been
at Lincoln visiting her brother, Row
land, and was visiting an old school
mate when death overtook her The
funeral services were conducted by Rev.
Houston of the Baptist church and in
terment in Greenwood cemetery.
Miss Gregg, teacher at 96, spent
Thanksgiving in Alliance with her par
ents. She returned Saturday, Bay
ard Transcript.
Special
Madeira Hand Embroidred Doilies and Handkerchiefs.
Scolloped-edge Linen Centerpieces, Doilies and Scarfs.
Imported Lazy Daisy Embroidered Cushion Covers.
Imported Burlap Cushion Covers.
Imported Linen Sofa Pillows. ' ;".'
Shadow Embroidered Centerpieces.
Hand-made Battenberg Lace Lunch Cloths and Scarfs. ;
Imported Hand-made Cluny Lace Doilies and Centerpieoes. '" , '
Hemstitched Linen Doilies, Squares, Lunch Cloths, Tray Cloths, Dresser and Side
board Scarfs. ,; ' , ';"
Russian and Japanese Hand Drawn Hemstitched Linens. . v
Figured Hemstitched Linen Damask Squares.
Stamped Sofa Cushion Covers for Wallaohian Embroidery.
Stamped Sofa Cushion Covers for Coronation Cord Appleque.
Tinted and Stamped Fraternity Cushion Covers.
Stamped Linens for Eyelet and Silk Embroidery. . . r
Stamped Centerpieces for Repoussee Braid. ,,.'.
Stamped Baby Jackets and Pillow Tops. .
Stampd Eyelet and Shadow Shirt "Waists.
Embroidered G-love, Veil, and Handkerchief Pockets.
Laundry Bags.
Sofa Cushion Cords and Ribbons.
Ideal Nun's Pearl Lustre, "White and Colors.
Brainerd and Armstrong Roman Floss and Filo Silk.
Art and Handkerchief Linens.
Battenberg Patterns, Braids, Rings and Thread.
Handkerchief Lace and Centers.
Sale Commences Tuesday, December 1 st
.,. ij.
Lincoln will tender a farewell ban
quet to Governor Sheldon January 5th
in the auditorium, although it is prob
able that they are not really glad to
get rid of him in that town, says the
Omaha Examiner. It "was 'proposed to
tender a banquet (hat should be .a
common farewell for him and the
other state officers whose terms close,
with, "the beginning of the year, but
some of the proposed banquet hosts
protested that the other state officers
were not good enough for such an
honor. .www
Mayor Jim has formally projected
himself into the mayoralty race again,
which be did neatly at the billie-goat
dinner with which the democrats cele
brated their victory in this state. He
did it thus early so that a few of those
who are skeptical may have a chance
to let it percolate gradually to a con
sciousness that the mayor declines to
be reckoned among the municipal has
beens, says the Omaha Examiner.
Judge Westover left Sunday morn
ing for Boyd county, where he expects
to sit'out another term of court like our,
own. There are six or seven criminal
cases on the docket. Sheriff
Beckwith left Monday night for Lin
coln witfi Ralph Neiman, murderer of A.
Sandoz. His sister, Ruth, who has
staved by him to the last, left the same
night for her home at White Water,
Kans. Rushville Recorder,
New Year is coming and most busi
ness men who are successful have all
accounts straightened by that time.
Let me collect those old ones that have
been standing since the year one.
Mrs. H. C. Haken. Phone 677,
Chadron Journal: Miss Triesa
O'Brien returned to Alliance Monday
where she is attending school.
Wanted to buy small house in north
or west part of Alliance. Inquire at
The Heiald office.
INCLUDING ALL
REGAN'
OPERA HOUSE BLOCK
i MJSINESS LOCAIS. i
"Crown"
Mrs. H. C. Haken, public stenog
rapher, Commercial club office. Phone
677. J 48-8w
The Bee Hive store for all kinds of
notions, candies, etc., etc.
Wanted A good, reliable man to
sell tea and coffee at once. Grand
Union Tea Co., Omaha, Nebr.
The Crown"
Dr. Allen, dentist. Opera house blk.
Try Pardy's Cottage Bread.
See F. E. Reddish for loans on real
estate. -,r-,f,.rOJurw.,.. 7'M
Go to Pardy's Bakery for your Pies
and Cakes,
Dr. Allen, dentist. Opera bouse blk
Pardy's Bakery is 114 West Montana
street.
The "'Bent Crown"
For Rent A large east front room,
close in. Inquire at Herald office.
FtrSai
Two story dwelling, eight rooms,
with furniture. Corner Niobraria and
Dakota street. Apply to F. B. Dismer.
40-tf.
Dr. Allen, dentist. Opera house blk.
Piano tuning and repairing, phone
498,
The Geo. P. Bent
"Crown" Piano
Wanted to Winter 300 to 400 cat
tle, plenty of hay and range. D. W,
Albright, Kenomi, Sheridan Co., Neb.,
or -Hall & Graham, Alliance.
Geo. A. Hills pays 6 cents for hides.
Fancy
Christian Science services held every
Sunday at 11 o'clock, in Odd Fellows'
hall,' All are cordially invited to
attend. . 50-tf,
Pianos and Sewing
Machines
See Threlkeld
JPhencjAMv
Furnished rooms for rent at 404
Wyoming avenue, or phone 205.
Wanted Anyone having a car of
more of potatoes to sell,' write us best
prices; smooth, screened, matured
stock. Johnson Bros., Nebraska City,
Neb.
If you want to rent a
house, flat, store, or barn,
see S. . riiller. He has
them. 30-tf.
I have a few thoroughbred Plymouth
Rock cockerels for sale at $1.50 cash
up till new year, and pullets at 75
cents each. II . P. Larson, Antioch,
Nebr.
NOTICE
Complaint having been made that
railroad crossings have been obstructed
by trains for an. unreasonable time, in
some instances for one hour, trainmen
and switchmen are hereby notified that
henceforth when crossings are closed
for more than tea miuutes and com
plaint is filed, those responsible for
such obstruction shall Le arrested and
srosecuted. The law is that crossings
shall not be obstructed for more than
ten minutes on public highways.
S. C. RECK.
County Commissioner
"No bill so large,
No bill so small,
But this expert
Can collect them all."
Expert Bill Collector Phone 677
Commercial Club Office jotf
Dr. Warrick, the specialist, ot Hast
ings, formerly of the New York Eye
and Ear Infirmary, will meet eye, ear,
nose and throat patients and those
neediug glasses properly fitted at Hotel
Charters in Alliance Thursday, Decem
ber 17th.
Linens
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J, N. Sturgeon
S. G. Young
Sturgeon & Ywmj
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(Successors to G. W, Zobel)
Office Phone 139.
Residence Phone 142.
LITTLE QEn-
Shoe Repair Shop
G, -P.. Gtu re, Proprietor
REPAIRING NEATLY DONE
Haven't got a machine to sew soles on
but will guurautee that hand sewing
will stand the test better than machine.
: GIVE ME A TRIAL.
119J3 Box Butte Avenue
See Dr. Warrick
ber 17th.
Thursday, Decern-
The Alliance and Box Butte county
Anti-Saloon Leagues will pay $100.00
for the arrest and conviction of any
person found illegally selling intoxi
cating liquors in Box Butte county,
Nebraska. 51-tf
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