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appreciated when the Christmas sea
son is gone. This store carries the
things that will last. They cost no
more.
SUGGESTIONS:
Hand Painted China Gut Glass
Majestic Range Victrolas and Records
Aluminum Ware
Silverware and Cutlery
Call in. We will be glad to show
you the substantial kind of presents.
Chicago Young Man Claims Alllanct
Young Lady for His Brld
Today Forenoon
Th mania of Mi Mabel Craw
ford, daughter of Mrs. Lena Craw
ford of Allllaiu, and Mr. Clyde John
ton of Chicago took place at the
MuthodiK parftonuge at 10 a. m. to
day. Rev. O. S. Baker officiating.
Only near relative were present.
The bride has been a popular
young lady of thJa city and will be
muwed by many friends here. Mr.
awl Mrs. Johnson left on 44 for
ChU-Hgo, where they will make their
home.
Mrs. John Wolvrrton gave a ix
oYlock dinner at her home 11 st ev
ening in honor of the bride-to-be.
The house was beautifully decorated
with cut flowers and a delklou din
ner was Morved. A lovely time watt
enjoyed by all. The guta were:
Mr. and Mrs. Jackson Mettlan, Mr.
and Mrs. Fred Crawford, Mrs. Tena
Crawford, Miss Mabel Crswford, Paul
Crawford, Clyde Johnson, Mrs. VV.
Showers, Miss Besie Brawn.
WILL MAKE NEW LOAN
Fair Association Appoints Committee
to Make New Loan and Plat
Off West End Lots
The executive committee of the
Box Butte County Fair Association
mot Tuesday evening at the city hall
to handle butfinews which needed at
tention at this time. A. D. Rodgers,
Fred Moll ring and E. T. Kibble
were elected committee for the pur
pose of acting with the president
and secretary of the association (n
securing a new loan on the fair
grounds.
The new loan will be for M.200 or
$4,100. There la now due the Lin
coln Land company a balance of the
purchase price the sum of $2,073. In
addition to this there is due prem
iums awarded at the county fair last
fall I as well as some other obliga
tions. The proceeds from the new loan
will be used to pay off all the pres
ent Indebtedness. The committee
was also InMructed to plat off about
four block on the west end of the
grounds for the purpose of selling as
residence lots in the spring. There
are a number of desirable residence
lots In the weet end of the grounds
should bring enough to pay off all in
debtedness and clear the property
and ground of debt. This will alfvo
leave plenty of roam for fair pur
poses in the grounds.
H rs not expected that the money
with which to pay off prmerfum. etc.,
will be available until after the first
of January, as It will take some time
to complete the new loan.
A marriage license wtia Issued at
Judge Berry's office Wednesday to
Gilbert Ruth and Louts Nujffeler.
EVANGELIST WILL
COME IN JANUARY
Series of Revival Meetings Will Be
Conducted During January
by Evangelist Whlston
Robert Whtaton and wife, noted
evangelists, will conduct a January
meeting In Alliance, beginning about
the fourth. Mr. Whton is called
the "Oat ling Gun" evangelist, and
has preached In 32 states, his meet
ing averaging over 100 additions.
He and Mrs. Whieton do the special
singing and exoe.1 in duet and solos.
A new hymnal will be ued, one of
the bent and latent published, and a
large chorus will assist.
One special feature of the Whfcton
meetings is the fact that the servic
es last but an hour and a quarter.
but every ntluute Is full. The evan
gelist Js a live wire ' and keeps
things moving. The church will
have to move fast to keep up with
him. The North Platte meeting,
just closed, added 127 to the Christ
lan church and 17,000 was raised by
Evengelist Whlston at dedication.
Plan to attend these meetings.
DEER HUNTER COMES HOME
conaln forests for a month and who
came out the day before Thanksgiv
ing, returned to Alliance Monday
morning, brown as a berry and look
ing years younger than when he left.
Judge Oilman saya he gained seven
pounds in, weight and feel great
after the big hunt. He secured but
share of the game.
Alliance Attorney Who Has Spent
Month Killing Deer In Wiscon
sin Woods Returned
B. F. Oilman, the attorney, who
has been hunting deeer in the Wis-
LARGE CROWD AT
HOUSE WARMING
A Splendid Success Made of Enter
tainment at Christian Church
Friday Evening
The house warming at the Christ
Ian church last night was a splendid
succoss as everybody seemed to
enjoy themselves very much.
Much credit is due the Christian
church ladles for the splendid lunch
they served and the quick way la
which they waited on the large
crowd that had assembled there.
Pastors Barrett and Torrenoe of
the Baptist and U. P. churches, re
spectively, made splendid addressee
There were some fine musical' num
bers besides those given by the Alli
ance band. There was a splendid
fe-ellng thruout the entire evenln.
and this is to be complimented, as
a fine feeling among the churches
is to be desired.
Conductor Bill Johnson left Alli
ance Wednesday night for New York.
From there he will go to Florida,
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I. L. ACHESON
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CANTON MEMBERS TO MITCHELL
Members of Newly Organized I.
O. F. Canton Journey to
Mitchell for Session
O.
Nine members of the Canton Regal,
tfce newly organized I. O. O. F. de
gree In Alliance, Journeyed today to
Mitchell to take part in an import
ant meeting there tonight. Part of
tttein were acocompanled by their
wives and families.
The occasion of the meet Lug to
night will be the conferring of the
Chevalier degree on a lady nunnber
at Mitchell. This degree Is honor
ary and lis only conferred on very
tew. A large crowd will be proseat
end take part.
Those who wtut today are mem
bers John Snyder, T. M. Lawler, II.
H. Brand-t. P. W. Brandt. Cha. Jef
fers, Karl Hulm, Cal Cox, Wm. Buch
nan and Gregory Zurn. They will
return at noon Thursday.
the (kites set for the examinations.
Copperplate map engraver (male),
Jan. &, 1914.
Anatomist (male), Jan. 7, 1914.
Farmer, with knowledge of irriga
tion (male), Jan. 7, 1914.
Civil engineer student (male), Jan.
7, 1914.
AswUrtant In paper-plant investiga
tion (male), Jan. 7, 1914.
Junior .chemist, Jan. 7-S, 1914.
MANY GUESTS ATTEND PARTY
CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION
The Una ted States Civil Stavk-e
Oommlsslon has aiumum-ed open cutu
fwtitive examinations to be held as
(adfeated below. The plactni of ex
amination in Nebraska are AlUsnwe.
Orand Idand, Lincoln, Nebraska
CSty, Norfolk, North Ilaibte and O-
nana. Application blanks may be
Attained of the local secretary of
4ffM U. S. Civil Service ltoard at the
post office In either of the rides
fMuned. These blanks should be ap
plied for at as early date as potfejble
T persons wishing to take either of
Be examinations, as they mut be
allied out some time in advance of
The 600 party given Thursday after
noon at the home of Mrs. Wm. Mit
chell by herself and daughter, Mrs.
Harry Gantz, was a delightful affair.
A five course luncheon was served
on tables decorated In red and with
Xmas trimmings. First prize was
won by Mrs. J. L. Westover. The
free-for-all prize was won by Mrs. W.
W. Norton.
The guests were: Mesdamea Ben
nett, Knight. Wilcox, Watkins. Grebe,
SchVuppe, Drake, James Feaglns.
Chase Feaglns, Beck with, Butler,
Kerns. Raycroft, Tulley, Barnes, Cogs
well, Johnson, Westover, Ware,
Broome, Harg raves, Frankle, Vaugh-
an, Kridelbaugh, McCracken, Norton,
I). J. Nelson, and Tony Nelson, Mar
vin, Ijester, C. L. Lester, Wilson.
Herschman, Smith, Harris, Gavin,
Kennody; Misses Josephine and An
gela Ware, Bernice Kridelbaugh.
HAPPY PARTY
A If ord From McKelvie
S. K.Mi Krhie. pub
lish r of The Ne
braska Kiiiuicr, lias
be it so niicrewtul in,
his bustiifia rhut bis
Statements about
farm palter should
be given csreful con
sideration. lie says:
First of all. a
farm paper should
be practical and rie
pentulile. ".-econd. it should
he so free from un-t
clean advertising
(patent medicine.
liquor, etc.) that eer ineniber of
the family can read it.
"Third, it should stop when the
time is out
"Fourth, it should sell at the lowest
OMible cash price without the use
f premiums."
Mr. McKelvie has brought The Ne
braska Farmer "Nebraska's Real
Farm Paper" up to its present high
Standard by observing these pot idea
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A number of friends of Mr. and
THr. (J. If. Wood called at their
home Sunday evening and a pleas
ant visit was enjoyed by all. Refresh
merits and music were enjoyed. A
moug the guests were Mrs. Stout
and two daughters, Ed. Austin, Mrs.
Carey, Mr. and Mrs. Coyle. Ruth and
Carrie Bye. Helen Hewitt and Miss
Black.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY PARTY
A happy birthday party was given
at the Lowry home Friday afternoon
In honor o. the sixth birthday of
Miss Vera lxwry. Supper was serv
ed at 6:30 o'clock. The table was
decorated and In the center was the
birthday cake.
The guests were: Janice Wills,
Vivien Dow, Marguerite and Edith
Johnston, Evelyn Kuhn, Dorothy
Hampton, Margaret Brenuan, Frank
Mounts. Clifford Lester. Bill Irish.
Leland MessJclE. Jack Marks, James
Dnrrlss.
XMAS TREE
The First Presbyterian church will
have an old fashioned Christmas tree
and program at the church Christmas
Eve at 7:30. A good program is be
ing prepared, special music There
will be a treat and surprise for ev
eryone, both old and young. Every'
one invited to come, espclally the Su
day school children and their moth'
era, i
Want to sell your furniture? Put
a want ad In The Dally Herald.
Gift
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NEW UP-TO-THE-MINUTE
MERCHANDISE
Your wants will be better taken care
of if your purchases are made early
and assortments will be larger.
Seasoi
THE FAMOUS
The recipient of
your gifts will
know if you buy
them here that
the quality
you expect will be
in the goods
Gift Suggestions for Men and Boys
Men's Clothing
Hart Schaffner & Marx make; $20 to $:i5.
Suits and overcoats; $18 and up.
Fur trimmed or fur lined overcoats; &J5 to $50.
Hain proofed slip on coats; $10 and up.
Skating jackets; $6.50 and up.
Auto coats, $18 and up.
House Coats
You couldn't go wrong in selecting a nice house
robe or bath robe for a man.
Here,s a tine lot of them as $5.00.
Fancv Waistcoats
Most any man would like to have a good waist
coat; better look these over before you make
your purchases. Beauties, $2.50 up.
We have sweater vests, too; many men use them.
Belts and Suspenders
A great variety from 25c up.
Christmas Boxes
For your convenience, we make up little sets of
men's furnishings in boxes; ties, hose, handker
chiefs, suspenders; . it gives you a nice variety;
whatever you want in a box, not just the ordi
nary assortment; makes a very useful present.
Leather Goods
A collar bag, a necktie or handkerchief case makes
an excellent gift; a suit case, toilet case for
traveling; Pullman slippers that fold up in a small
case; lots of inexpensive things in leather.
Men's Jewelry
Cuff links, studs pearl or gold.
Scarf pins, fobs; 50c and up.
Shirts
Full Dress Shirts Night Shirts Pajamas.
A complete line, from the lowest prices that are
good to the finest. .
Traveling- Accessories
Trunks, suit cases and bags make ideal gifts. See
our big line.
Sweaters
Sweater coats inufliers.
Fine things for men and boys.
Sweaters, $1.50 and upward; mufflers, both silk and
wool, some knit, 50c and up.
Hats and Caps
How would a nice fur cap suit you?
All sorts of soft hats, stiff hats; anything you want.
Umbrellas
A fine line of umbrellas; beautiful handles; $1 up.
Neckwear
Four-in-hand, bows; silk knit ties; everything you
could possibly desire; 25c to $1.50.
Large lines of imported silks.
Gloves
All kinds of gloves. If he drives a car, get him a
good pair of gauntlets.
Here are dress gloves, street gloves, fur lined
gloves; $1 and upward to $5.
Hosiery
A special Christmas line; everything from a good
substantial twenty-rive cent sock to the finest
grade of pure silk hose; single pairs or by the box.
We have Holeproof guaranteed hosiery.
Handkerchiefs
Some fine linen handkerchiefs at 25c and up.
A nice box of them always makes an acceptable
present. Also silk.
Here are plain whites and colors with hems of
various widths.
Boys' Clothing
Fine Norfolk suits.
Swell styles in overcoats; rightly priced.
The Famous Clothing House
Alliance. Nebraska's Foremost Clothing House
A Store for Men
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