$3-50 Alliance Cash Those Whe Play 500 April 6th being Mrs. Robert Birnoy's birthday sixteen of her lady friends dropped in unexpectedly to Bpcnd the afternoon, which was passed in playing fivo hundred. Mrs. Holstcn and Mrs. W. J. Conner8 cut for first prize. Mrs. Connors was the winner. The ladies presented Mrs. Birney with a handsome cut glass dish as a token of their esteem. Mrs. Birney took her guests to Brcnnan's where they were treated to a dainty lunch. Miss Sadie McCawlcy was the guest of honor at a party given by Miss Hazel Beck Monday evening. The young ladies, about sixteen in number, passed tho evening very happily playing 500. Tho first prize, a hand Bomb gold hat pin was won by Miss Dorthea Hoag. Miss Agnes Elmore wao the proud winner of the booby prize, a dainty little pin tray. Miss Harel wat assisted by her mother, Mrs. J. G. Beck in serving a delicious three-course lunch. We are a little late in mentioning tho very enjoyable card'party given by Miss Izola Worley last week. Twenty young ladies were present. By her skill in playing 500 Miss Alice Acheson won first prize The party was given in honor of Miss Inez Beck. A dainty lunch was served at the close of the evening. On Monday evening Mrs. Cora Lewis entertained a large number of her lady friends in honor of her friend, Mrs. F. W. Adams of Lead. The en tertainment for the evening was 500. When the scores were counted it was found that Mrs. Roy Beckwith had won first prize, a silver candle stick. Mrs. Ed Eldred won second, a silver cream ladle. The two consolation prizes went to Mrs. Adams and Mrs. The Famous sells it for less DOUGLAS OXFORDS Just received All styles $3.50 Summer Underwear Boys' Knee Pants 50c grade 29c Black Satine Shirts 50c CHMBManMHiiMHilMaiaiiHBiiHI Boys' Shirts 50c grade, now 25c - Canvs Gloves 5c See Our $1.50 Hat line for Men It's like walking on springs when you walk with our smart Spring and Summer Oxfords. Perfect hygienic construe tion combined with the best of good style and leathers make a pair of our Oxfords the best "buy" in footwear on the market. You'll have spring in your instep if you'll step into a pair of our Spring Oxfords. $5.00 Shoe Store Holly. Mrs Adams was presented' with a fine gold hat pin as the guest of I honor. Mrs. Lewis was assisted by 1 her mother, Mrs. Wilis, in serving an elaborate and delicious homecooked lunch that was one of the pleasant features of the evening. The guests departed at twelve o'clock after thank ing Mrs. Lewis for a most enjoyable evening. . School Notes The beautiful weather of the last few weeks has been made good use of by County Superintendent Reed in visiting the country schools. This has been a treat as well as a help to the schools visited and is work which Miss Reed seems to enjoy very much. Rev. I, E. Nolte closed a term of school in district 5 (Fairview school) last Friday afternoon. Ho has re sumed his residence in Alliance his ad dress being 324 West Montana St. Married At tho homo of tho bride's parents, Moffitt, Nebr., at high noon last Fri day, Mr. Charles Riter and Miss Viena Neff were united in wedlock by Rev. J. T. Ellis of Oshkosh, Nebr. The newly married pair left that evening for a wedding tour in the cast. Tho brides parent's formerly resided in Alliance where she was a high school student and her acquaint ances here will join the Herald in best wishes for happiness and prosperity. Card of Thanks We wish to thank the kind friends who showed so much kindness in the burial of our dear mother and sister. F. J. McCarthy Dolly McCarthy Mablo McCarthy Mrs. Ida Marshal IHE The Big Clothing Show is on at the salesrooms of The Famous One-Price Clothing House. The largest selection of Men's fine Ready-to-Wear Clothing at the most reason able prices. We have some rare bargains in Men's Suits. Read on We have about 75 Men's Suits in broken lines, nice patterns, durable cloths, worth up to $13.50. Specially priced at 50 Suits that sold up to $18.00, one and two of a kind, your free choice during this sale to see those beautiful Suits made by Hart Schaffner & Marx. Patterns are theirs and ours exclusively. This Is the only real high-grade line shown in this city. We mean by this a standard line recognized by city people. Prices from $20 to $30 They are better than usual, too The Famous One-Price Clothing House -A.llie.za.ee, IfcTeTo. CARHARTTS Boys Boys, . Men,g Dress Shirts See that bjg. Hne of OVERALLS Wash Suits Windsor Tics 75c gra'de E CARHARTTS -n l Ols GLOVES .tUCCandup IUC JjfC Neckwear I RAILWAY NOTES AND PERSONALS.! J. C Birdscll came in on 44 Sunday. Geo. Milliken is taking a few days vacation. Switchman Baker is suffering from a broken collar bone. Hank Kcnncau lias gone to Kearney where he has land interests. Switchman OwenB has been on the relief several days this week. Con. Hnlverstadt and crew of the east end made two trips to Alliance this week. Don Wagner went to Crawford Sun dav.on an extra west. He returned in ' the evening on 46, Eph Stuart has taken a lay-off and will make a trip to Texas where he has extensive land interests. Fireman Branley who has been herd ing the helper engine on Marsfand hill returned to Alliance Monday. Ed Flakcr has been assigned to the east end again. Ed's smiling face will be missed by his Alliance friends. Supt. of Motivo Power Roupc made a business trip to Alliance Sunday. Ho returned to Lincoln the same evening. A burned bridge on tho high line delayed trains Sunday. No. 36 came in as 2nd 44, being more than 12 hours late. J. W. Burns formerly of the ma chine shops has returned. He spent the winter in Denver and other south ern points Engineer Townsend has resigned from the Eervice He will go to Ta coma, Wash., where he has secured employment. It is rumored that the firemen have received a i2 per cent raise. Con sidering the advanced cost of living this is very acceptable. Brakeman John Castle sustained a very hard fall severely bruisiuc his back and hip. He will probably be unable to work tor some time. Frank Vaughn returned from Broken Bow Tuesday. He went down to look after the Bale of some horses that he had been keeping on his uncle's farm. Brakeman Rowe is enjoying a visit from his sister Miss Grace Rowc of Rochester, N. Y. Miss Rowc may de cide to take a homestead here and make this her home, Trains from the' west were delayed Suuday on account of a wreck at the N. W. crossing. A Northwestern freight train struck a Burlington train. A few cars were ditched but fortunate ly no lives were lost. J. M. McCarthy who was here last week to attend the funeral of his mother was formerly a brakeman out BIG $7.50 $10 of here. He is now braking for the N, P. with hishomc in Helena. He re ports J. J. Allen, Danny Crilley, E. E. Terry, Branson, all former C. B & Q brakemen living in Helena and all prosperous and contented. Boys' Acre Corn Contest To the Nebraska boy under 18 years of ago, growing the largest yield of corn from one acr of ground, in year lOlo, a prize of 85g will bo given by the State Board of Agriculture; tho second, 825: third, 820; fourth, 815: fifth, Sloi and to the sixth, suventh, eighth, ninth, tenth and eleventh, 85 each. Tho entire labor of preparing the ground, planting, cultivating and bar vesting of this acre of corn to be per formed by tho contestant, who enters contest by recording his name in the ofllco of W. R. Mcllor, Secretary, Lin coln, not later than May 20, 1010. Over 00 boys entered this contest last year and one boy succeeded in raising n3 bushels on one acre. Boys, why don't you try? State Fair September 5th to 0th. Removed to Chadron We regret to announce that the work of W. C. English for the Bennett Piano Co. will hereafter be in territory which makes it necessary for him to locate in a town on the Northwestern railroad hence he and his estimable family left Alliance on Tuesday for Chadron where they will make their home- Not only did Mr. English become well acquaint ed during his stay in Alliance, but also Mrs. English and the boy and girl formed a large circle of acquaintances while here, all of whom regret to . them leave. The plan of the Bennett Piano Co. is to have Mr. EnqlUh "tk principally on the line of the Northwestern in Wyoming, lincu lus removal to Chad ron. The Herald joins their many friends in wishing him and his family a happy home and pleasant surround gins in their new location. Saturday Special for Farmers and Ranchmen For the convenience of farmers and ranchmen the Garrick will have a special performance at 2.30 every Saturday after noon. Half block north of Burlington depot, west side of street. Mrs. Harry Johnson Entertains The homo of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Johnson was the scene of a happy crowd of ladies Wednesday afternoon, Of course they played 500. Mrs. Lirul ley Ellis carried oft the first prize, a dainty handmade handkerchief. Miss Soules won second, a fine box of candy Mrs. A E. Nelson was tho proud winner of tho consolation prize, also a box of candy. Mrs. Johnson did her self proud with the lovely hot lunch she served. This is Mrs. Johnson's first party but the ladies all hope it will not be her last, 1 SHOW Is worth your inspection. Our Spring lines of Clothing, Hart Schaffner & flarx, Alco System, Sterling, Progressive and Frankle Systems, are better than usual and within easy reach of all. We are showing the largest and most comprehensive line of Men's Suits, gathered from four or five different specialty houses, Worsteds, Cassimeres, Cheviots, Tweeds, in all the new, fashionable weaves and patterns, all 'wool, fash ionably and durably made, the Best Clothing Bargain in town. Your choice of 1 50 Suits at $15 SEE THE GOODS ! ! RAINCOATS, CRAVENETTES, all colors and styles, from $8.85 - $25 v :KJ-H KHH;"K"K-:-HM"H ANNOUNCEMENTS. & -?M-M-KJM-'X'HM-JM-!-: HOLY ROSARY CATHOLIC CHURCH Order of Services: Sunday Masses, 7:00, g:oo, and 10-30 a. m., except on the third Sunday of every month when the order is 9:00 and 10.30 a. m. Evening service every Sunday even ing at 7:30. Rev. W L. McNamara, Pas tor. ST. MATTHW'S EPISCOPAI. CHURCH Services for week commencing Sun day April 17II1: Communion Service at 8 a.m. Morning Prayer and Sermon at 11 a.m. Evening Prayer and Sermon 8 p.m. Sunday School at 10 a.m. Choir practice on Friday at 8 p.m. Members will please notice change in hour for evening service on Sunday. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH There will be no preaching at the church next Sunday on account of the pastor Dr. Bogue being in attendance at the Presbytery at Minatare. Sunday School and Christian Endeavor will bo held as usual at 10 a. m. and 7:15 p. m. respectively. BAPTIST CHURCH. Morning subject, "The sure promises of God." Evening, "What to do with Jesus." Special music at all services. Baptismal service in the evening. UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Usual services morning and evening. Remember the Christian Union at 7 p. tn. All young people are cordially invited. METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH Dr. Julian will preach at 11 a. m. Administration of the sacrament will follow. Usual evening service at 8 p, m., Epworth League at 7 p. m. Quarterly conference at 8 p. in. on Monday. The remarkable growth of the M. E. Sunday school, recently, puts great emphasis on the necessity of a new church building. Preliminary to its erection must be the payment of the parsonage debt ot $2500. The cam paign for its extinction is now on, and success seems assured if all do their part. It is expected that, April 24, the Rev. J. W. Jennings of Kansas City, a former pastor here, will preach the funeral of the parsonage debt, and thus prepare the way for the new church. ALLIANCE CIRCUIT M. E. CHURCH There will be no services at Valley next Sunday owing to quarterly meet ing at Unity. Third Quarterly meet ing will be held at Unity church at 3 p. m. Rev. A. R. Julian will preach and administor the sacrament. Miss Ida Hagal who has been visit ing at the home of Rev. D. B. Mc Laughlin returned to her home in Nor folk last week. .A- Store for IMIerL Phelan Opera House Wednesday, Apr. 20 The Dainty Singing Comedienne NANCY" Delightful and refreshing Comedy Stirring dramatic situations A superb acting company A play with a beautiful story Elaborate scenic equipment Startling mechanical effects Dazzling electrical display Same as presented in New York and all Metropolitan Centers Prices: 50c, 75c and $1.00 W. H. Lunn of Lincoln who was here recently and made arrangements to locate in Alliance will return to this city next Monday and resume his work as piano tuner and finisher. Capt. A. H. Hardy, salesman and demonstrator for the PetersAmmunition Co., was in Alliance the "first of the week. The captain is a crack shot with rifle and shot gun and while here gave an exhibition of his skill at the fair grounds, shooting clay pigeons from an automobile running at a high speed, etc. The Famous has the best assortment STETSON'S NEW SHAPES for Spring from $3.50 up B. V. D. Underwear 50c, Union Suits $1 Boys' Patent Leather Oxfords $1.65 Holeproof Hose, 6 pairs guaranteed for 6 months $150 100 pairs Men's Work Pants, for 10 davs $1.00 per pair Those fine Boys' Blaclj Hose, 2 pairs for 25c We have the Best Trunk in town for $7.50 Kerr's Comedy bfflGFOfi ! ii I y )-