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About The Alliance herald. (Alliance, Box Butte County, Neb.) 1902-1922 | View Entire Issue (March 26, 1914)
rt I 9 1 JLJfJCJWMCtjg ; Nebraska State Volunteer Fire ; men's Association President, lleorge Howe. Fremont, .nt Vic President, If. A. Oraff, Seward. Second Vice President, Jacob I. Hoffman. Ord. ftrretary, K. A. Miller, Kearney. Treasurer, Fred Alexander, flcottsbluff. Board of Control: Harry llouser, Fremont, chairman; Jacob troeh rlns;, St-ward; E. W. Tarkhurat, Islington; Ilay Frost, Stan ton: Thomas Jeffrey, North Platte. . A department devoted to the Interests of the volunteer firemen of the state of Nebrasak. Edited by Lloyd C. Thomas, state publicity chairman. ITirMCiTY COMMITTEEMEN they will liave a man here thin week. Wouldn't a question and answer department be quite a help to tbe yonnaer departments of the assocla- t Ion r We are but two yeara old and think that questions would ariae from time to time that would be of benefit to ua. What do some of the other departments think of the pro- position? AlblonH. E. Hallstead; Dertraud C. II. Frakea, Bloom field Harry Henatacb. Franklin Alvln Moedorn. Gothenburg Arthur Johnson. Howell Frank Luxa. Kearney E. F. Winn. Nehgh- Jay Ames. Overton James M. Pullen. fichuyler F. W. Fhonka, Jr. Snyder Geo. W. Meyera. Stronisburg Al WestenltiB. Tilden It. . Whitney. Department are requested to for ward naniea a fast aa publicity man la appointed. STATE NKWH A barn on the 0. II. Texley proper ty at Newman Orove waa badly dam aged by fire on March 10. Tbe fire department got two line of boae on it and saved tht building although at first It looked completely hopeless. A horse waa burned to death. C. C. Miller, an aged widower 'at Holbrook, lost bla house and con tenta, valued at $1200, by fire on March 11. The blaze la supposed to have started in the chimney. Mr. Miller la eighty-four yeara old. The value of a speedy Are engine was well demonstrated at Fremont on March 10 when the chemical mo tor truck waa culled to the IJeebe residence on North 8th street. Al though the tire hud n good start be fore the truck waa called, they arriv ed in lime to pet It out before seri ous damage resulted. Fire broke (Hit at 3 o'clock March 13 In the James Adams home, 1303 West Sixth street at North Platte. The fact that the tire did no Her Ions damage is credited to the auto truck, for the neareat fire plug waa four blocks away. With the tiae of the chemical the loaa waa confined to u few out-bulldings. The Albion fire department met in regular meeting at the city ball on Monday, March 9. After a short eesston of the Board of Control, Pres ident Ray Whiting called the meet ing to order to transact the regular business. Mayor 1'oynter at this time responded to n call from the Chair and gave the firemen a few words of encouragement. The ad ministration has agreed to present to tbe volunteer firemen a late model Chemical engine, which has already been ordered, and which la expected td arrive soon. The'englne Is simi lar to those used In the larger cities, and will be a valuable auxiliary to our already splendid equipment. The) general nusiness or toe aepanmeni was taken up and disposed of. It was voted to give the firemen and their wives and lady friends a ban quet about the first of April, and a committee was appointed to start the ball rolling. An effort la being made to secure Deputy State Fire Commis sioner Hldgell. from Lincoln, to ad dress the meeting. Chief Lester Martin reported favorably on an or dinance which he placed before the City Council for approval, and pas saged Tbe ordinance ia sent out from the atute tire commissioner and appoints the chief and hls-asslstants as city Are Inspectors of all buildings In tbe city, and requires that the In spections be frequent. The heating stove In tbe primary rchool room at Grant fell to pieces on March 10 while the room was fill ed with children. There waa a fire In the stove and If the larger boy had not been brave someone would undoubtedly have been Injured. The boys grabbed a bucket of water and under th direction of the teacher put the tire out. The residence of Editor Lorkoaky of the leader at Sargent was damag ed to the mnount of $100 by fire last week. Bert rand was visited by u serious fire ou March 10. The Armstrong livery burn and the IV C. Schroeder lumber yard were totally destroyoJ The fire started In the livery burn and waa not discovered until It had gained great headway, and by tlx tlJie tu alurm waa given by untun; of the tirebell the llamea had already communicated to the Rchroeder bullditiK aid the lumber piles Fat. ned by u stilT lreee from the north, the fire was uot only fast and hot. but sent t urning embers into tin ul leys and onto the roofs o other building for u distance of two blocks. Several Incipient blt.ei started In this way were nipped in the bud by watchful citlzena. The ineul market and ool hall both caught fire, although half a block away from the burning bulldlu:. but prompt work saved them. Hie nre nien worked hard at the fire from the west and east 'sides, and a good deal of water was used in bi Inning the names under subjectiou. A dla treeing feature was the burning of lour horses lu the livery barn, iso'.ue others that were running in the cot ral al the rear were gotten out, but one was so badly burned th.it Mr. Burkry had it killed. Besides the fcorses the barn contained atxiut a carload of baled hay, buggies and tvtUer eaulpnienl. uone of wbtcb was saved, llurkey's loss was about 11000, partially covered by Insur ance. Tbe barn was owned by J. V. Armstrong and was one of the first structures built in the towu, having Stood about 21 years. It was valued at about 500 and insured for 11, 00. The traveling agent of the Aet na company happened to roue to town tlie same morning following the. tire, and the loaa was adjusted that day. W. II. Westfall la the lo cal upent. A good deal of the lum ber In Schroeder's yard ia only par tlally burned, but Is In such condi tion that It. has little or no market value. Ida building, besides its oth er contents, had stored in It two or trans and a piano-organ. Altogether hla loan la betwesen $4,000 and $&,- 000, with un Insurance of $2,500. Fire at Klkhorn destroyed the sa loon, store building and dance hall owned by Fred Dlestel March a, at 3 o'clock in the morning. Five mln utea after the fire waa diacovered the firemen had two streams of water on the bluze, which by this time had spread over the largest part of the buildliiK. Seeing that It waa useless to try to atop the tire. the fire boys took off one hose and turned the wa ter onto the neighboring buildings. It was only by the brilliant work of the firemen that theae bulldiuga were aaved. In about three hours after the fire started hardly a board waa left standing. A proof of the good work or the firemen ts the summer klU'hen and the stage of the dance hull which are still standing. The buildings with stock and fixtures was valued at about $10,000, which la partly covered by Insurance. Every thing wna burned but the cash regis ter and part of the clothes of the family. On Friday evening. March 6. the St. Edward Volunteer Fire Depart ment held their Drat annual banquet at the White Hotel where they en tertained as gueBta the members of the Comerclal club and State Fire Commissioner W. S. Itldgell of Lin coin who was the speaker of the ev enlng. At 8 o'clock sharp the doors of the hotel dtilng room were thrown open and the assembled guests gath ered around the banquet table at which plates were laid for eighty and where Landlord Smith served one of the best suppers ever placed before the public of the town. The room was tastefully decorated in green and red and the same color scheme waa used In table decoration. After sup per President Fellers of the tire de partment took charge of the aaaem bly aa toaatmaster and toaats were responded to by 11. (ioreon (irons. Dr. t). H. Flory, Hon. A. A. Smith. Chief Krokatrom and Ex-chief Blakeney Mr. Itldgell was then Introduced and gave a moat Instructive and enter talnlng talk on the work of the Ne- bruakit Fire Commission, the preven tion of flrea and volunteer tire de partments and their work. Fire at I 'aw nee City destroyed the home of J. E. Atkinaon at the North edge Nurseries on March 10. There was a private water syBtem on the place but It did not furnlah tbe tire men with enough water to do much work. They saved the nearby build ings. OSMOND NOTES (By E. S. Klernan. publicity man) The Osmond Volunteer Fire De part ment, organized in 1902. now has a membership of twenty-six. com prising two companies. The depart ment Iiuh an extra tine equipment consisting of two chemical engines, two hoae carts, and a hook und lad der wagon. Regular rlrtll during the open season keeps the boys in trim and we are able to make good time on runs. Strict discipline is the rule. 1 lie department own their own brick building; the lower tloor of which la devoted to the tire fighting paraphernalia, and the aecond story recently re-finished on the Inside and reseated, is used as un opera house, le being the only house in town, the department derives a nice income in remain. We are planning a big banquet and smoker in the near future for lire .i. en, their wives and sweethearts. V KltDKiltE NEWS (By W. H. Bruce, publicity mun) At our lust regular meeting. Mar. 11, the following officers were elect ed for the ensuing year: J. J. Sch midt, chief; Frank Draasal, assistant chief; L. J. Bartak, treasurer; W. A. Bruce, secretary and publicity man. We wonder how many departments In the state have complied with tbe request of Mr. Stubbs. who you will remember, talked to us at Columbus on tire prevention. When the Inspec tion was made here, the school bouse was found lo be lu excellent condi tion as were the majority of the oth er public buildings, and, at the pres ent time, all will pass a rigid Inspection. We wrote tbe Nebraska l'yrene Company of York for the agency of their extinguisher and in event that we could get the agency for them to send a demonstrator. We have Just received a letter from them saying FIIKMOYI DEP.. HTM EXT The Fremont Volunteer Fire de partment, In equipment and efficien cy, is unsurpassed uy any city or the same size as the enterprising capital of Dodge. In paraphernalia it Is the glowing pride of our municipal ity. With every essential for suc cessful flre-flghtlng in the line of ma terial conveniences, and with 183 stalwart saviors of life and property, the department might well challenge any sister community to produce its superior. Eight companies compose the department: Frantler Hook and Ladder company. Engine Company No. 1, Chemical Engine company, Cleland Hose company. Dorsey Hose company. Mechanics Hose company. Manufacturers Hose company, Mer cer Hose company. ror combating the dread element these heroic men have In addition to their own splen did qualities one auto chemical hose wagon, two hose wagons, one hook and ladder truck, three hoae carts, and have available 4.000 feet of hose the estimated value of the equipment being $16,2.10. The only needs present are 1,000 feet more of hose and a new hose house for the Mer cer Hose company. The Fnmoti Auto Wagon The auto chemical wagon la of great value to the department. Ere mont was the first city in tbe state to purchase this modern, up-to-date fire extinguisher, and Omaha, Lin coin. Columbus and Grand Island fol lowed the admirable example. The unto carries sixty-five gallons of chemical, and uses one gallon of gas oline to eight miles of travel. It has three chemical tanks, one holding fifty-five gallons, and the other two auxiliaries having a Uve-gnllon ca pacity. One thousand, five hundred feet of hoae accompany the swift ma chine in ita distance-annihilating "scorch" to the scene of a conflagra tion "swifter than arrow from the tartar's bow." Its magical record in transportation and extinguishing is well known and appreciated. DiieH and Hues A system of dues and fines is rig idly maintained by the department. Each member is required to pay $1 upon Joining and coniriouie ten cents per month. Absentees rrom Urea are each fined twenty-five cents for missing a duy fire, and fifty cents for "sloping" a night fire, without a reasonable excuse. -This may be pleaded on the ground of sickness. absence from the city, or Imperious business demands. A voluntary and designed truancy Is considered a grave offense. There are members who have not missed a fire for any cause since enrollment, 'tnis is a remarkable aa well us a commenda ble record, worthy of a medal. Hooter of Fire Chief The chiefs who have been In olllce and who have been makers of his tory In the long existence of the de partment are: II. J. Iee, J. Towner Smith. Cornelius Drlscoll. J. C. Cle land. A. C. Hull. James Lowrey, Jer ry Dierks. Fred De m Matyr. Fred Lung. Wm. Mercer. T. B. Cummings. 1. D. Johnson, M. M. Mortenaen and Harry 11a user. The Departmental Memorial l-utul The department has founded a nu cleus memorial fund for the erection of a monument to the memory of its sixty deceased members, whose rev ered ashea repose In their last rest ing place. This proposed shaft la to cost $2.ono or more, and is to be placed in the firemen's lota in itldge cemetery. Some influential members of the organization suggest Instead the placing of a head stone at each grave. The fund is slowly growing from the revenue derived from in surance taxation and from that which tlows Into the coffers of the department from the various com panies' dances. Fire Chief lluuxer Entering the sixth year of his chieftainship, too much praise can not be accorded Harry llauser, the ubiquitous, energetic, unsparing, self effacing tire chief, "the youngest chief in the stAte." Here, there and everywhere in the Interests of citiz ens and department, he is the serv unt of all. and is never so happy as when he hua the privilege of serving Social Features The sunny-hearted firemen believe in und practice a social fellowship which drives moonshine out of the head and puts sunshine iuto the heart. They have their own quar ters in parlors allotted them by the city, finely furnished, and containing portraits of eminent firemen and chiefs who have done yeomen service in the past, und trophies of prizes u warded in tournaments to local con testunts. companies auk banners and u record of local fires. In such attractive headquurters the "tire lad dies" hold their business meetings enjoy mental companionship, and en gage in social games and past lines. Refreshments are sometimes served there, and incense burned toN"My Ijtdy Nicotine." while an occasional banquet at popular restaurants is in dulged in. Tbe periodical company dances also furnish social delight, and few members of the department fall to "trip the light fantastic toe" in terp'slchorean grace when the sig nal Is given: "On with the dance: let Joy be unconfined." All kinds of Jokes, badinage ana mirth are hilariously enjoyed, and hot infrequently "Iaughter" Is ob served "holding both his sides." Ev ery company has its monthly busi ness meeting generally folowed by refreshments aud "smokers." Once a year the whole department, accom panied by. ladles, meet in a grand banquet, with racy and stde-spllttlng speeches, and ending in a memorable ball. As many as five hundred fire men, wives and sweethearts, and guests have participated in tee an nual festivities. On New Year s day the firvineu keep "open house" in their parlors, where eatables, drink ables aud amokable are discussed, and where tbe fun grows fast and furious. Father of AhmicImIIoii John C. Cleland, who is called the "father of tbe association," has bad tbe closest of relations with the state at large aud the department at home. In his own local guild and in the greater asembly abroad he is univer sally regarded as a Nestor, whose ex perience, wisdon and sage counsels have commanded respect and vener ation. This veteran fireman became a member of the Frontier Hook and ladder company In 1872. Later he held the office of president of tbe company, whose honorary certificate be possesses. From 1877 to 1885 he was chief engineer of the fire depart ment and resigned upon leaving the city for six years. He was one of seven men representing six different departments In the Btate who organ ized the state association In 1883, and became itl first president. He held the office three successive terms and is honored wit ha life member ship by virtue of twenty-five years' good standing the first certificate ever earned. The "boys" all wish him a renewed lease of life, with health, happiness and a full corunco pla of blessings. The Department's Evolution The evolution of the fire depart ment is most Interesting and signifi cant. It has been "going Bome" since the early days of its history. At that primitive period (1868) the "Bucket Brigade" was all the army It had to combat the "red scourge" and put an extinguisher on the flames, yet even with this handicap and limitation the brigade often did efficient work, and Its deeds of hero ism and daring are among the most cherished legendary folk-lore of fire men's history. The first chief was Henry J. Lee, and tbe second Towner Smith. Only a few charter members of the early organization survive In his city or sister communities. City water was put In in 1886. The "Mud- sucker Engine", formerly called the 'Tornado", was procured In 18 72. It arue from New York city and was purchased second hand. The hoBe was made of leather rivet ted at the joints. The "Mudsucker, after do- ng creditable service for several years, was sold to rsewman urove. and subsequently was taken out to a farm for Irlgatlng purposes. Then it was brought back by the Fremont department and kept as a relic. The department sold Its hook and adder truck to Scribner and pur- hased a new truck in t-he early 70's. Since that it has been rebuilt and made modern. The chemical engine ompany was then formed and its en gine later -was dismantled und a hose wagon was "evoluted" from it. Then ame the advent of the auto chemical wagon. XOItTHPOKT NKWH (By Herald Correspondent) Northport, Nebr., March 21 All were very sorry to hear of the death of Frank Fork, conductor of the lo cal IT. p. passenge rrun. He leaves many friends who mourn his loss. J. Miller moved to this place from the east. They will make their home here. Mrs. Smith returned from Green view, 111., where she was visiting with friends and relatives. She was accompanied by her brother, Jesse Fulton, and wife, who will make their home at this place. Miss Edna Shaw resigned her pos ition as waitress at the Lee Restao rant a few days ago. Bebauer Bros, have been doing some traveling. Alfred returned from a visit with his brother Paul of Raymond. Kansas, and sister, Mrs. Chas. Hammer of KUinwood. Yes terday Oscar (tebauer, fireman of the C. B. & Q-. lf t for a trip to the west ern coast. Mr. and Mrs. John Kell. of Sand wich, Illinois, returned last night to their home. C. M. Cox, deputized by the Oma ha Douglas county court, left today for Hemlngford to serve summons on B. E. Johnson. KifkaMM Worm Killer Em1 Worms The cause of your child's Ills the foul, fetid, offensive breath the starting up with terror and grinding of teeth .while asleep the sallow omplexlon the dark circles under the eyea are all indications of worma. Kickapoo Worm Killer Is what your child needs; It expels the worms, the cause of the child s un healthy condition. For the removal of seat, stomach and pin worms. Kickapoo Worm Killer gives sure re lief. Its laxative effect adds tone to the general system. Supplied us a candy confection children like It. Safe and Bore relief. Guaranteed. Buy a box today. Price 2 Sc. All druggists or by mail. Kickapoo Indian Med. Co.. Philadel phia or St. Lonia. Jmoney saved! I Millinery 1 ill A new stock of Millinery has just been I rt-ceived at thn (Jiulity Variety More Ijljlj which will be sold at the openin'of the season at money-saving prices. J You do not need to send away or wait till the season is half gone, in order to j secure bargains in Millinery. We jj have them here now. Please, call and Ijlljj I . be convinced that we can sell as low or lower than eastern mail order ' jIJ I houses. We wish to call the attention J I j of the ladies to our stock of Furnish- Ijfil ins, including Collars, Caps. Aprons. II fj ill etc Our goods open for inspection. H M INSPECTION TKIP WEST Burlington Orm-lal Left This Noon for Wevk'a Trip Through Big Horn llashi Country E. S. Koler, assistant General man ager; T. Uoupe, general superintend ent of motive power, west of the Missouri river; and general Superin tendent E. E. Young left this noor. in their private cars for a week's trip over the Burlington's new line via Casper to Thermopolls and the Ble Horn Basin country. They will prob ably return via Billings and Sheri dan. FILES COMPLAINTS Comity Attorney Files Criminal Com plaint Against Inmates of the County Jail Tills .A. M. m County Atorney Burton filed com plaints in the district court this morning against Harry Criley, charg ing him with burglary and against Charles K. Brennan charging him with abandonment of his wife and family. The complaint against Crilley was sworn to by Richard Waters, trustee in bankruptcy, for robbing the build ing occupied by the U. Simmons stock of goods. The complaint against Brenan was sworn to by his wife, charging him with abandoning and failure to support his family. HOUSES TO RENT or lease. Land to rent or lease. Land .or city property for sale. Phone 36. C. W. JEFFERS Quality Variety Store Mrs. I. B. Lotspeich, Prop. 313 Box Butte 'Ave. . Alliance, Nebr. Where Will You Go This Coming' Summer? Will you make that grand tour of the Pacific Coast? There will be special Summer rates, and California hotel rates in Summer are generally leas than in Winter. Or, will you make a lees expensive tour of the Kocky Mountain coun try. iiK Hiding Scenic Colorado, Yellowstone Park, or the newest scenic wonder. Glacier Park? It is not too early to be thinking over a vacation tour for next Summer. Then there la next door to you, Colorado, with Its cumping places and resorts, including beautiful Estes Park, just North of Denver. You will have to arrange early for accommodations in Estes Park. Send for booklet. Will you make use of our information service? Describe generally the tour you would like to make, and let us advise you aa early as the new rates will permit ua. Mil ! mm J. KRIDELBAUGH Agent, Alliance L. W. Wakeley, Gen. Passenger Agent, Omaha SQUEAK AND GRIN That auto needs attention. 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