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About The Alliance herald. (Alliance, Box Butte County, Neb.) 1902-1922 | View Entire Issue (April 2, 1914)
OIAMIOX NOKMAlf T.OTIIS Cbadron. Nbr., Mmcii 28. The younn boy In the manual training class of the Model Hcliaol had their first lesson in woodn.uk last Friday. The older loj have wade a set of helves, stained and waxed, for their pchool room, besides completing the regular lestion work tepun last week. The music for the Northwtjt Ne braska Teachers' Association mill be furnished by the muuic department mt the Normal, under the direction of Miss Copeland. It will consist chief ly of choruses and quartets by stu 4ents. MIbb Swedber and Miss Copelaud have consented each to give one number. President Sparks and Mrs. feparU gave a Tery pretty dinner party lait Saturday evening In honor of Miss Drlscolt and MIrs Dolr.ell, whose birthdays occur near that date. Din ner was served tit 6:30 for which the favors and place cards, of Saint Pat rick design, were selected and dalnt Uy colored by Elizabeth Sparks. The evening was spent lit games. Miss Driaroll gave a very Interest Ing and Instructive talk to the Chad ron Culture Club on her trip to Fur ope l;ibt summer. The ladles evinced much Interna In the talk by asking questions, and they expressed much appreciation for the courtesy shown them. Hin8 Delzell played several pretty selections on the piano. The club and Its guests were entertained at dinner by Mrs. Elisabeth Smith The men. of the Child ron Normal were present at the Commercial club banquet given it t the Depot Hotel last Wednesday night. President Sparks, in responding to I lie toast, "The NorniHl", gave an interesting review of the work doii" by the Nor mal from Its beginning lo Ihe pres ent time, ii ml the on I look for the fu ture. Profesnor Wibiou explained the purpose of farm demonstration recently Introduced Into Dawes coun ly, in wnicn introduction lie was largely Instrumental. Baseball practice in coming along Tery well. Conch Beeler in working the boys every afternoon tlmt the weather permits, aud a very good team is expected. There are many good men in the school, the majority of whom are showing up every nirht for practice. Heeler knows how to find the weuk points, and he ulso knowa how to remedy them. This will be the tirst time Ibe Normal has had a team: but It will be a good one, nevertheless. Every mun Is strong in the line and at the but. What the team wants, however, is support from the school and com munity. Watch the papers and boards for announcements of games. Come out and give us the support we need. Per deutscbe Vtreiu. held their regular meeting on Wedmday " of last week. As this was the last day the German exhibition wns here, most of the time was devoted to dis cussing the German pictures, colnB, and other objects, after which there were some very interesting talks glv 'en on German subjects: Paul Sparks, on the growing popularity of German as a bra r.ch of the school curricul um; Viola Kleinke, on the life of Queen Louise of Prussia; Keith Len- ington, president of the club, on the German element In the United States And as this meeting was mostly de voted to subjects related to Geriuau, it was decided that the next meeting would be mostly social. The first baseball game of the sea- t son took place on the diamond north east of the Normal one day last week. The Kama wna between the young tueu of. the diw in Agricul ture HI and the rel... cKiij.i in 1'. S. .History., There are just elgbt boys lu uavH class, so Dean Stock dale and Mr. Wilson played It was a very Interesting game. Dean Stock dale forgot to touch second base, so his home run did not count. Mr. Wilson believes In taking plenty of exercise, so he ran to Hit t base sev eral times when tbe occasion did not demand that be should. The result of tbe game was 7 to 4 in favor of the farmers. Another one of these inten t; hi;; games is to tue place in the i:ear future. This time it is to be betwi-n A;;ncultuie ill and Civ ics. ' The basketball game Friday, Mar. 20, tnlween the normal girls and the high school girls was won by the normal, score 4 to 8. Itoth teams played hard, and they surely did their best. The normal got the lead In the flrht bulf, but the high school so --n followed, and at the end of the firs; half the score was 12 lo 4. In the ik .it half both teams worked hard, each side doubling the points made earlier. The high school play eo u good tame ronsidtrlng the ; ...ounl en practice-. Their team w-wk wa-i good, but they were weak on basket throwing. The normal played very well, and both their bas ket throwing and team work were very creditable. Tbu c;od at the game was somewhat smaller thau was expected. Those who were not there missed not only the lust game of the season but also a very good one. A recital was given by he young ladies registered in tbe music de partment, assisted by the young wo men's glee club, last Friday after noon, March 20. The performance of (he pupils was very creditable and the guests, principally parents and teachers, were much pleased with the program of attractive numbers. After the program, Miss Copeland and Miss Swedberg served tea. The occasion was a pleasant one, and we hope frequent ones of equal merit may take place. The following Is the program: Duet, Rprlng D'ourvllle Eliza beth Sparks and Irma Stockdale. Vocal Solo, (a) Necklace of Love. Nevlii; (b) His Lullaby. Bond Miss Beatrice Schenck. Piano Solo, The Gondola Reyn- oldMiss Edna Collins. Piano Solo, (a) Waltz Etude; (b) In Olden Times Miss Irma Stock- dale. Vual Solo, (a) HI' Li PI Feller Ulker (b) Kerry Dances Molloy - Miss Viola Kleinke. Piano Solo, Polonaise Lack Miss Elizabeth Sparks. Piano Duet, Columbine Delahaye Miss Swedberg and Miss Cerny. Vocal Solo, (a) Four Leaf Clover; (b) Charming Marguerite Old French Miss Elizabeth Pollock. Piano Solo, Valso Poupee- Poldi- nl Miss Madelen Leppla. Vocal, (a) The Gondolier Song Graben-Hoffman; (b) The Nightin gale Song Nevin Women's Glee Club. Newman Grove at 1000 as superin tendent to succeed his brother A. J. Stoddard, who goe sto Annarbor, Michigan, to tak ea law course. Dr. House read a paper on "Uni form Grading of Students" at a fac ulty meeting Tuesday evening. The paper was ably discussed by Mtss Esther Clark and Prof. Overbolt. Mr. Rouse went to Chadron Thurs day to address the Northwestern Ne braska Teachers' association, President Hayes attended the northeastern district association at Norfolk Thursday and addressed the association Thursday evening. He at tended the Alnsworth county associ ation Friday. Sixty teachers took the state ex amlnations last Friday. Ivan Wlnslow has been elected at Kiverton for the coming year at f 90 per month. The Plattsmouth board of educa tion have shown their appreciation of Peru graduates by re-electing An na Daniel and Margaret Gibberson, and electing Luclle Gass us teacher of history In the Plattsmouth High school. Tbe benior class has secured Dr Edwin Hart Jenks of the First Pres byterian church of Omaha to deliver the baccalaureate sermon. ITEMS FICOM LONG LAKE CHIPS I'KO.M COTTONWOOD (Uy Cottonwood Valley Steve) Frunk HamBiiale, Joe Coupons Mr. and Mrs. Mailey were calling ut the Fisher ranch Sunday. Kay Reddish believes in having a good time while he can for we hear that he goes lo town every day with his new auto. Miss Ileulah Iieddisli was over on Sunday visiting home folks at the ranch. Mrs. Cal I'nderwood waB calling a the Hawkins home Monday. Mrs. R. K. Ueddish was in town Monday shopping. Auntie Mailey was calling on Mrs West ley in town one day this week Glen Gentle is having the remain der of his hay hauled from Perry Mailey's. i-.imer Kngieiiorn or the govern ment staff of civil engineers is now at his old home assisting his father with the luunagement of the ranch We hope that he will make up his mind to stay among us for some time. Mrs. Nels Worley of Alliance and Kalph Worley and family were out Joy riding In Ralph's new auto Sun day, and called at tbe ranch of Guy Worley. We are sorry to announce the death of the baby boy of Mr. and Mrs. K. A. Marsh, which died March 26, and was laid to rest tbe next day. Interment ' was in Greenwood ceme tery. The services were conducted by Rev. Woten. George Gadsby had charge of the remains. Mr. Marsh Is an old resident of the valley and has a host of friends here, and bus the sympathy of all his old neigh bors in his time of sorrow. John Wright and family or Alli ance drove out to the Hawkins ranch Sunday. Tommy Gllshaiion and Frank Hamsdale are on the sick list this week. P. S. Mailey and Lee Marsh took a joy ride to town one day this week in Perry'a, Greyhound. 11. ilagumau and two daugh ters Shirley and Bonnie were in Al liance shopping the tlrst of the eek. George McCoy vas up in the val ley one day this week ufter a load of hay, which he bought of P. S. .Mailey. Herbert Itobison has gotten his cattle home from th river and is at work again. I lKttl' NORMAL NOTES (Uy Herald Correspondent ) Peru. Nebr.. March St)- The annu al jur.ior-seulor banquet was given Friday evening in the gymnasium and wus voted a great success. The room was decorated to repre sent a roe garden and the Normal orchestra furnished muuic through out tVe evening. Four hundred plates were laid. The toast list was as folows: Toast matte;-, Mr. Ogg; "What's In a Name." Mr. Harvey; "Queen of the Prairie." Miss Rowe; "Wild Roses." Pres. Hayes; Amer ican Beauty." Miss Ellis; -Ramblers." Dean Rouse; "Moss Roses," Prof. Smith; "The Last Rose of Summer." Miss McMiehael; 'Sweet Briars," Mr. Vernon. Miss tithe Abbot of the expression departmeut entertained the students at chapel Wednesday morning. Vincent Janda has been elected captain of Ibe boys' basketball team for next year. John Stoddard has been elected at (By Herald Correspondent) Miss Evelyn Ross and Miss Eunice Eldred of Alliance are the guests at the Country Club. New members were Initiated und the formal open ing of the season was a dancing par ty. A six-course dinner was served Oother guests were out from town over Sunday. Mrs. Howard W. Jameson has re turned from Lincoln where she has been vlBitlng her parents and friends the pa8t four months. She Is recov ering from a serious operation that she underwent in December. Mrs. George S. Peach, formerly of Ottumwa, Iowa, is the guest of her sister Mrs. llowurd W. Jameson. Af ter u visit of u fortnight she expects to go to Keellne. Wyo., where she will make her future home. NEWS I'KO.M NOHTHPOKT i i it i Adminstrator's Public Sale (By Herald Correspondent) Northport, Nebr., March 30 John Seslar, formerly of this place, but whose home is now in Cheyenne Wyoming, is visiting his relatives and attending to business. John Button and family will move on the Bentley place near Lynn and his son Jesse Patton Davis City, la., will take care of his place near here. Mr. Botts moved yesterday to C. E. Hoeler's, where he will tend bis beets. Dave Bailey sold his homestead near here recently and moved back to Qulncy. Mo., to his old home. No school was held here Friday on account of the meeting of the Teachers' Association at Bridgeport. COMMISSIONERS' PROCEEDINGS Alliance. Nebr.. March 26. 1814. The Board of County Commission ers met pursuant to adjournment; oflicers present. C. L. Hashman, chairman. S. C. Reck, and J. M. Wa nek. The plans and specifications of wood furniture submitted by the American Fixture Company, for the new court house were examined by the board and motion trade as fol lows: Motion by Reck and seconded by Wanek that the plans anil specifica tion of furniture for the new court house, submitted by the American Fixture Company, of Kansas City, Mo., be accepted. Motion carried. The appointment of C. A. Burlew as precinct assessor to fill vacancy in Dorsey Precinct was approved by the board. A list of sixty names was furnish ed the clerk from which to draw a Jury for the May 4th 1914 term of District Court. The official report .of Gregory Zurn, Justice of the peace, Second Ward , precinct covering a period from August 1909 to January 1st, 1914, was examined and approved. The otticial bond of Fred M. Hoo ver was -examined and approved.. The clerk is instructed to write the secretary' of the state board of irrigation for plans and specification for a bridge over the Niobrara river near Marsland, Nebraska, as per sec tion 2968 of the Revised Statutes of Nebraska, for the year 1913. County Treasurer Martin reported 11.215 on hand in the Bridge fund and same is ordered transferred to the General fund. Whereupon the board adjourned until tomorrow morning, March 27. 1914. at 9 o'clock. Alliance. Nebr.. March 27.1914. Tbe Board of County Commission ers met pursuant to adjournment; officers present, C. L. Hashman. chairman, S. C. Reck, and J. M. Wanek. The following claims were exam ined and allowed and the clerk or dered to draw warrants on the Gen eral Fund for their payment: To Whom For What towery & Henry, auto hire.. Journal Pub. Co., printing . . Mallery Gro. Co., mdse Horace Bogue, mdse. pauper. Nebr. Tele. Co., phones Sam Coleman, witness fee . . Klopp & Bartlett Co., supplies C. A. Burlew, mdse. pauper.. C. Klenike. refund 4.42 W. M. Welch Co.. supplies . . 4.89 Ami. 4.50 9.45 3.25 27.02 11.40 1.00 2.57 28.80 I will sell at public auction 18 miles north-east of Alliance, on Wednesday, April 8th Commencing at 10:30 a. m., the following property 6 head of milch cows, three fresh. 7 head of horses. 1 good disc; 1 good harrow; 2 cultivators; 2 wagons; 2 sets work harness; 4 poles; 1 mower; some chick ens; about 70 bushels corn; 1 old saddle; about 2 barrels of machine oil; some household goods and other articles too numerous to mention. n Terms: 6 months time on sums of $10 or more on bankable paper at 10 per cent. Free Lunch at Noon "12 Wo Case Administrator H.'P.ljCoursey, Auct. C. J. Wildy, Clerk 1NTERNAT1 ONAL CONTEST RECORDS tell the typewriter tale They prove that the UNDERWOOD Holds Every Wo Speed and r 1 d s A c c u Record r a c y f o "The Hachine You Will Eventually Buy" UNDERWOOD TYPEWRITER CO., Inc 1621 Farnam Street Omaha, Neb. Branches In All Principal Cities City of Alliance, lights & sup. 24.48 Unl. Tub. Co., supplies 5.00 C. M. Cox. salary. Feb 100.00 Klooo & Bartlett Co., supplies 6. 63 J. W. Miller, salary. Feb. ... Conrad Sterkle, care pauper. 52.90 G. B. Carr. engine oil 2.00 Barnes Jewelry Co., repairs. . 9. SO Nebr. Tele. Co., phones 11.00 Mrs. Jerry Kowun. prob. offi cer. $51. allowed tax 31.00 V. It. Harper, mdse., pauper. 15.20 K. W. Kay. plumbinn ....... K. V. Hay. coroner Jury.. . . . Gregory ZuVn. justice fees . . State Journal Co.. supplies . . F.dna Martin, salary. Feb. . . . E. M. Martin, Co. Treas., re fund (Gov. land) Herald Tub. Co.. priming . . . Omaha Printing Co.. supplies. 22.50 Snoddy & MollrinK. Ins. prera. 182.17. allowed tax 32.17 Delia M. Reed, salary, Feb... 91.66 City of Alliance, lights 10.99 Klopp & Bartlett Co., supplies 41.75 Klopp & Bartlett Co.. supplies .87 Gladys West, witness fee . . . 1.00 Klopp & Bartlett Co.. supplies 4 2.60 C. M. Cox. salary. Mar 100.00 CM. Cov, expense 11.35 C. M. Cox, insane exp 71.00 J. M. Miller, salary, Mar. . . . 65.00 I .11.. If ii I , r, . mm I I'nw nrru, Bctiiir, Ajar... IM.OD 65.00 Delia M. Heed, expense .... 8.00 Delia M. Heed, ins. fund ....100.00 E. A. JefTers, plumbing 1.50 E. M. Martin, Co. Treas., pau per exp '. 11.05 F. M. Baker Est., refund .... 4.12 J. M. Wanek, com. ser 28.60 C. L. Hashman, com. ser 29.00 S. C. Heck, com. ser 16.30 Alliance Times, printing .... 46.79 The following claims were exam ined and allowed and the clerk or dered to draw warrants on the Road fund for their payment. Clarence Zurn Ass'n. labor.. 24.75 Wm. Hust, labor 16.00 Tom Fahlow, labor 4.50 Wm. Seldler, labor Clarence Zurn Ass'n, labor Guy Ii. Mapps, livery .... J. M. Wanek. road ser 12.00 C. L. Hashman, road ser. . . . 14.00 S. C. Heck, road ser 24.50 John Ackerson, labor 9.00 I,. F. Smith, labor 4 2.75 Guy II. Mapps. labor 15.75 4.40 2.00 5.45 15.84 55.00 64.60 18.52 4.50 9.00 2.00 John Lawrence, labor 11.25 O. C. Kalstead, labor 7 159 L. M. Kennedy, labor 22!c Clarence Zurn. labor 24.75 J. A. Tierce, labor 16.2 The road petitioned by VV. I. Lor ance et al, asking that a public road be established, commencing at the Northwest corner of Section Two (2). between Sections Two (2) and Three (3), in Township Twenty-six (26), North of range Forty-seven West, and running thence south on section lines nine miles and termin ating at the Southwest corner of Section Fourteen (14). between sec m ;u"eeu . and Fifteen (15), in Township Twenty-five (25) North of Range Forty-seven (47)' V8t ?f,the Sixtn M- approv ed and deposit waived. The clerk is ordered to proceed to establish same rhere being nothing further to come before the board at thy time they adjourned to meet at the call of the clerk. W. S. 11AKGHAVES. Clerk. 1