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VOLUME X,
ALLIANCE, BOX BUTTE COUNTY, NEBRASKA: FRIDAY, JANUARY 16, 1903,
NUMBER 4
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CLEARANCE
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GOODS AT THESE PRICES
VNTIL fiO.E
3-lb I'm, Table Pouches. . .. 15c
Fancy Sliced Ponchos, per uiiii....UiO
: 1'uns Salmon A'lO
:i I'mis HtrltiK IlL'iuis av
Iti'st Onions, per bushel $10)
Host Hutter, icr jkhhhI iV
I'rosli Kcit. per ilorcn i'x'
I'ancy livuporatod I'eiiolios, ixniml 10c
Early. luno Teas and Corn, can . . lite
Bhiek Prunes, pound .. .. 5c
Kvnporiited Apples, pound UK
U (Jans Hest Tomatoes 25c
3 l'aclutKos Imported Macutonl 25c
OH Surdities. im.t call 5C
25c Can Table, readies 20c
25c Tan Tabic Pears 20C
25cCanTablo Apricots 2ic
Kvuporated l'ears, pur pound 10c
Currants, per package 5c
Sueur Cured Ham, pound 15c
Yours for fair
dealing ....
Alliance Grocery Co.
Commence the
New Year right.
Buy your Groc
eries of . ' .
Lee Acheson
where you can al
ways get the best
goods for the least
money. All orders
receive prompt and
careful attention...
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'Phone No. 4.
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For Sale Two small ranches, L. A.
Bekry.
For storm windowsand doors see Forest
Lumber Co. J
For si.k Fine piano. Inquire at Thk
Herald office.
Sheridan coal, Canon lump, nut and
kcr's coal V. James.
We come before thousands of people
every week who want to buy or sell their
property. List ' yours with us. J. E.
Miirkay, Lincoln, Neb.
Say, pap, they say that cider from the
apple cellar is out of sight and I know it is.
for a fellow like me that hasn't the price.
Wont you net a gallon, dad?
Wanted A place for a pood boy, 13
years of age, to work for his board and at
tend school Inquire of Prof Bartz or
Hev. Jeffers.
Three New "nsbs.
Through an oversight the nomination of
I E. Tash as postmaster of Alliance was
notpublished last week. However, Herald
readers were advised several weeks ago
that such a possibility existed. The presi
dent seut Mr. Tash's nomination to the
senate on the 6th inst., and since there is
no opposition to his appointment confirma
tion will doubtless be made soon,
Tash informs ushe has received a
Mr.
num-
ber of applications for positions
in the
office and that he has decided upon the ap
pointment of D. A. Foley for deputy and
Miis Jessie Sweeney as clerk. The Her
ald congratulates Mr. Tash and we be
lieve that since a change was decided upon
that his appointment will give general
satisfaction to the patrons of the office.
The Herald has never had occasion to
register a kick against Postmaster Mont
gomery or his assistants. They were
obliging and always treated us fairly and
that's all we could ask. We do not know
what Mr. Montgomery's future plans are
but whatever they may be his Alliance
friends wish him well.
We also desire to congratulate W, F.
Walker who is to succeed A. M. Miller as
postmaster at Ilemingford. Mr. Walker's
good nature will allow the registration of
the usual number of kicks which falls to
the lot of the aerage postmaster in small
towns but he's got 'oni all this time -every
patron of the office signod his petition'
Mr. Walker has had charge of the Hem
ingford mill for the writer during the last
year and a half and we found him lacking
in only one way- he wouldu.t vote the
democratic ticket.
Then too, since our friend Colonel
Ketcham found the duties of postmaster
and editor of the Crawford Tribune, the
leading republican paper on the B, & M.,
was too much for him and lesigned from
the service of Uncle Sam, we were pleased
to see him succeeded by Lee Van Voorhis
who is an other good fellow and like Bro.
Tash, tall enough to hand out mail over
the top of the cabinet railing. Yes, they'll
all make good Nasbysl
A BRILLIANT
SOCIAL EVENT
Older of Kullunj Conductors Is Organ
ized I ndcr Most Auspicious Clrcuin
.stivnecs Tlilrty-slv .Mcinbcis.
MANY FRIENDS PARTICIPATE
Hnitquct and Hall Chen Aic Among the
.Most Klnhorutc Social I'liitctlons
Kcr Held In tbc City.
A chapter of the Order of Railway Con
ductors was organized in this city Wednes
day afternoon, Box Butte Division, No.
427, with a membership of thirty-six. The
organization was effected by Grand Junior
Conductor L. E. Sheppard of Camdin, N.
J., assisted by members of the order from
Lincoln and other points on the Burling
ton. The following officers for the new
chapter were elected-
Chief Conductor, M. E. Johnson; Assist
ant Conductor, J.N. Andrews; Secretary
and Treasurer, L, King; Senior Conductor,
J. H. Cantlin; Junior Conductor, W. G.
Eubank; Inside Sentinel, W. E, Coutant;
Outside Sentinel, S. Granger' Trustees.
D. H. Briggs, H. H Hough. M. L.
Wright, S. Granger, representative to
Grand Division.
in connection wait the business ol or
ganizing, the most elaborate social event
of the season occured, it being a banquet
and ball given in celebration of the order
on Wednesday evening. Those having
the affair in charge left nothing undone
that could add to the pleasure of their
guests from a distance as well ns their
home friends. Following are the various
committees
Arrangements L. King, D. II. Brings,
W. G. Eubank.
Floor- C. E. Bennett, O. Scofield, C. K.
Mathews-, E. W. Stewart, II. II. Hough,
J. A. Armour, J. N. Andrew's, W V.
Richards.
Reception Messrs. and Mesdnmes M.
E. Johnson, S. Granger, B. H. Perry, J.
M McCracken, L. II. Highland, W. E.
Coutant, John Robinson, M. Vaugl n, G.
W. Bettebenner, R. W. Gagar.
The banquet was given at the Hotel
Charters and its preparation and manner
of serving are highly complimentary to
Landlord Steen. Following is the menu
New York Counts
Hearts of Celery Queen Olives
Fillets of Beef Mushroom Sauce
Fried Spring Chicken a la Maryland
Cold Meats
Pomnies a la Marie Royal Sweet Peas
( Pineapple Sherbet
Assorted Cake Fruit
American Cheese Salted Wafers
Cafe Noir
Hon. F. M. Dorrington was toastmnster
and in his happy manner presided in that
capacity to the entertainment and pleasure
of all present. Just as the banqueters were
seated divine blessing was invoked by
Captain W. R. Akers. Speeches were
made by L. E. Sheppard, Captain
W. R Akers, Captain Dorrington, Dr.
Knight and others. We regret that lack of
space prevents a fuller writeup of the
speeches, as so many contained bright,
witty and wise things and were so much
enjoyed by those who heard them.
About nine o'clock those who had at
tended the banquet and upwards of two
hundred others betook themselves to the
Phelan opera house where elaborate pre
parations for the ball had been made.
Draperies and othet decorations had trans
formed it into a beautiful ball room and
the music provided for the occasion was
indeed excellent, it being furnished by an
orchestra from the Tenth cavalry at Fort
Robinson. It was probably the most
largely attended ball ever given in Alli
ance. About one hundred and fifty cou
ples participated in the grand march which
was led by Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kendlen
of McCook. To an onlooker it presented
a scene of beauty and animation.
The order begins its existence in Alli
ance with the brightest outlook, socially
and in all other repects, and its many
friends who shared their lavish hospitality
wish for them the best the future can give.
Among the visitors from abroad were
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kendlen, Mr. and
Mrs. II. A. Beal, McCook, Mr. and Mrs
M. E. Sheppard, L. B. Lyman, Lincoln;
Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Birdsall, Mr. and Mrs.
C A. Turney. Deadwood.
.New AniwiN,
Ed McEndree and family lone this
week for Alliance, Neb., where they will
make their future home. Mr. McEndree
has been transferred from this city to that
place by the C B. Jt Q. railroad, in whose
employ he has been for some time. The
friends are many who regret their going
away, as both have been residents of this
county since the days of their babyhood.
Good wishes follow them to their new
surroundings Chariton, (la.) Hearld.
Mr. McEndree and family arrived Mon
day and will soon commence housekeep
ing. Mr, McEndree is an engineer. The
Herald welcomes this family, who are so
highly spoken of. to our city.
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Revival Servieas at Baptist Church, by
J. M. Burwick. January 21. The public
is invited,
W. B. Tagg returned Tuesday from u
trip to Denver.
Rolla Shetlor of Lawn precinct is in the
metropolis today.
Arthur Chelf and bride arrived this
morning from Illinois.
Mrs. W. D. Rumer requests that Tub
Herald be sent to her at Fairfield, Iowa,
Mr. and Mrs. Cary are enjoying a visit
from their daughter. Mrs. Cox, of Colorado,
James Moravek of Liberty precinct
transacted business in Alliance Monday.
"Uncle" Hiram Wilson of Bo Butte
made The Hkkai.d a pleasant call today,
H. C. Armstrong went to Chadron yes
terday where he has business in district
court.
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Coker
living about twelve miles southwest of Al
liance Tuesday.
Mr, and Mrs. Clark Olds came down
from Hemingford Thursday morning, re
maining till today.
Mr. and Mrs. C. Ellis Clough were in
Mitchell the first of the week visiting and
attending to business.
J. B. Miller is receiving congratulations
and giving away cigars over the arrival of
a son at his home last Friday.
I' K. Christcnson and wife and John
Michaelson drove down from Nouparcil
precinct yesterday, returning today
Dr. Knight pushed up his bowling score
a notch the other evening, making it 35.
He started the game with six strikes.
Mr. and Mrs. Herman Zbinden departed
for their home at Sweetwater Sunday after
a week's a isit with their brother Jules and
family.
Alice Stirkle was rdjudged insnno by
the board of insanity last Saturday and
was taken to the asylum at Lincoln that
night by Sheriff Reed.
Captain C'orbiu deported Wednesday
for the' sunny slopes of southern California,
o:pectinf? to spend most of the time from
now until May at Los Angeles.
I will give painting lessons till March 1,
paint on any kind of cloth, twelve lesson
for $5, and will furnish paints and brushes.
Mrs. uiikunr, Phone 194.
Rev. G. B. Clark went to Omaha Mon
day to perform the marriage ceremony of
a friend, expecting to return in time to
conduct services in his church Sunday.
E. L. Williams of Kansas City has ac
cepted a position with the Guarantee Fund
association and will have charge ol their
business here during the absence of Mr.
Buflington
A M. Wilsey and family of Sterling,
Colo., arrived in Alliance Monday to make
this their future home, Mr. Wilsey hav
ing accepted a position with C. A. New
berry, P. II". Dillon called Tuesday to reuew
his subscription. He also ordered The
Herald sent to Hickey Bros., relatives of
his at Aspinwali, Iowa. Mr. Dillon is
much interested in Dr. Horn's letters.
The board of county commissioners have
been in session since Tuesday and a report
of their doings up to last night is. published
in this issue. The board will finish their
labors this evening. The next meeting
will be in March.
Mike Elmore is getting ready his force
of workmen and preparing for the ship
ment of his machinery to West Virginia
for the early commencement of his work
on new railroad near Parkersburg. He
and Miss Marguerite returned Monday
from their Utah trip.
A, C. Larson orders his Herald sent
him Jit Kalispel, Mont., hereafter. He and
his family will leave for that place shortly.
Mr. Larson has been a freight conductor
running out of Alliance but quit railroad
ing about two weeks ago and expects to
enter some other business.
Judge Westover was prevented from
coining to Alliance Monday to confirm the
sale of the Miller & Wildy property of
Ilemingford, as had been expected, by the
illness of his son who underwent an opera
tion for appendicitis Saturday. The opera
tion seems successful and the latest reports
are that the young man is getting on well.
A shadow social under auspices of the
young people's society of the Baptist
church, will be given next Tuesday even
ing, January o, at the home of John Wol
verton. The shadow of each lady will be
sold to the highest bidder, the price paid
entitling the gentleman making the pur
chase and the lady to refreshments. Each
lady is requested to bring a box containing
lunch for two.
Sunday at the Baptist church G. C.
Jeffers, pastor- Subject of morning dis
course, "The Antidote for All Ills.,, Even
ning sermon, "The Serpent of Bras."
Sunday school at 10 a. m., Juniors at 3 p.
m., Christian Endeavor at 6:45 p. m.
John Smith, leader. Next Wednesday
evening special revival meetings begin
under leadership of Mr. J. M. Burwick.
Everybody is invited.
WESTERN LAND
LEASING BILL
Nchinska Delegation tit tishliifiton Meet
Itli Secietury Hitchcock to l'rame
Now l.nw I'or t'so of Ha line. .
DIFFERS FROM LACEY BILL
Amount tolte Leased Cut Down and Terms
CluitiRcil -Will llrst He Presented
to the Nebraska Legislature.
Members of the Nebraska delegation at
Washington, including Senator Dietrich
and Representatives Shallenbcrger, Bur
kctt, Stark and Mercer, held a conference
Tuesday with the secretary of the interior
relative to the Nebraska land leasing bill.
The new bill is about the same as the
Laccy bill except in the amount of land
that may be leased and in the matter of
rentals. A copy of it will be submitted to
the state legislature for approval or disap
proval before it shall be presented to
Congress.
The text of the bill is as follows
Be it enacted, etc.: That the secretary
of the interior is authorized in his discre
tion to lease for live stock grazing purpos
es, for such advance annual rental, upon
terms, with such restrictions, in such
quantities, not exceeding twenty sections
in any single lease, anu for such time not
exceeding a period of ten ears, as to him
shall seem reasonable, such of the public
lands within the state of Nebraska as arc
in t'leir natural condition -aluablo only
for live stock grazing purposes nnd aro not
capable of irrigation. Not more than one
lease shall be, directly or indirectly, made
to or held by the same person, aiid no
lease shnll bo transferable, without the ap
proval of the secretary of the interior A
far ns possible bona fide settlers nnd own
ers of private lands shall have a prefer
ence in leasing the adjoining public Innds,
and where two or more such homestead
settlors or private owners are desirious of
leaning the snme adjoining lands, the latter
shall be equitably apportioned among
them So long as any lessee fully com
plies with the terms of his lease, but not
beyond the term for which the lease is
I given, he may enclose the land embraced
in the lease and shall be entitled to the ex
clusive use tnereoi ior iivcsiock grazing
purposes, but the lands embraced in any
lease shall continue to be subject to settle
ment and acquisition by qualified persons
who, in good faith, go upon such lands for
the purpose of making actual settlement
and maintaining actual residence thereup
on, as is required by .sections 2289, 2290,
2291, 304 and 2307 of the revised statutes
of the United States.
Every lessee and tranferee of any lease
shall, as a condition precedent to obtain
ing or holding such lease or transfer, be
required to igree in writing that he will
not, during the continuance of the lease in
any mauner, directly or indirectly, violate
any of the provisions of the act of con
gress, entitled "An act to prevent un
lawful occupancy of the lands," approved
February 25, 1885.
The rentals of lands leased hereunder
after deducting the expense of administrat
ing this act, shall be annually disposed of
under the direction of the secretary of the
interior as follows:
One-fourth shall be paid to the state of
Nebraska; one-fourth shall be paid to the
county in which the leased land lies, and
one-half shall be credited in the treasury
of the United States for the reclamation
fund established under an act of congress
entitled, An act appropriating the re
ceipts from the sale and disposal of public
lands in certain states and teritories to the
construction of irrigation works for the re
clamation of arid lands," approved June
17. 1902.
The purpose of this act is to provide for
the economic use of public lands in the
state of Nebraska which are adapted only
to grazing purposes, to encourage the im
provement, use and protection of the grass
thereon and to determine by actual experi
ment and observation whether a system of
leasing public lands of this character may
be justly and advantageously inaugurated
and maintained.
''I ncle John" 11 Iteucdlct.
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When "Uncle John" Carmicla returned
from a somewhat lengthy stny in Portland,
Oregon, a few months ago and told the
boys he was married while away, they all
thought he was a joshin' and never even
called him for a smoke. But he wasn't.
Not he. He'd really been an' done an'
gone an' got married and he told them he'd
prove it to 'em later and he did. The
proof came Tuesday in the person of the
bride herself and now all the boys are
smokin". at "Uncle John's" expense.
In a letter received front Rev. Dr. Horn
this week he says "I am finding the tour
more expensive than I at first expected
but I am doing a thorough job of it regard
less of the expense." We are not sur
prised to hear this but Dr. Horn can rest
assured that his letters are eagerly sought
for by hundreds of Nebraska people every
week.
Dr. Allen, dentist, opera house.
Regan has been ill for sov
oral dn'a.
The Famous cotnos to the front
this week with a mammoth ad,
again
J. E. Rodger ordara Thk 11rr1.1) sent
to G, T. Rodgers, Stnnbury, Mo,
Mrs. Auiiah Calkins has assumed the
management of the B. & M. hotel.
The county commissioners are consider
ing the question of building a jail,
G. II. Hngaman orders Thk Herald
sent to S. J. Button, Lakeview, Oregon.
J. E, Wilson called today to subscribe
for Thk Herald for Miss Lillie Dickey of
Belmont.
The Ladies Aid of the M. E. church
will meet with Mrs. Kenley next Wednes
day afternoon.
Claim Agent Barker returned Friday
from Chicago where he spent the holidajs
with his mother.
Mrs. M. Elmore went to Omaha this
morning and may accompany Mr. Elmore
to West Virginia.
W. T. Johnson returned the latter part
of last week from St. Joseph where ho
purchased new goods.
A. Lindquist and G. G. Hawkins re
quested us to place their names on The
Herald list yesterday.
L. Mastruda, an old timer of Box Butte,
has returned from Sidney, his family hav
ing come back some time ago.
There will be n stockinens' meeting in
Alliance next Monday evening at which
all stockmen are requested tr be present.
Gregory Znrn hns commenced the ron
strurtiou of a new house. Albert Croy
and II . T. Cary are also building.
The First Presbyterian church holds
service in Bill's hall every Sunday.
Preaching at 11 a. m. and 7.30 p. in.
W. L. Jewell, a prosperom stockman of
Lawn precinct, was in the metropolis yet
terday looking up the market for some
hof(s he has to sell.
Claude Humphry has purchased the
frnmo ami moulding stock of the late
Mark's Studio. This is one of the most
complete stocks in the city.
The young paoplatof the First Presby
terian church give a social at the home of
Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Jackson this evening,
Everyone is invited to attend.
Miss Nellie Goodenough arrived from
the Indian Territory this morning having
been summoned home by the illness of
her sister, Mrs. J W. Christy of Heming
ford. Geo. M. Goodunough came up from
Mullen Wednesday morning and went to
Hemingford on 41 to see his sister, Mrs. J.
W. Christy, who is reported to be danger
ously ill.
Helmer Rensvold and family of Liberty
precinct came to Alliance Tuesday night
ma ining till Thursday. Mrs. Rensvold,
who was very ill for several months, has
recovered her health.
E. J. Gregg, one of the substantial citi
zens living west of Alliance as well as one
of the staunchest republicans of the coun
try, subscribed for Thk Herald Tuesday,
paying a year in advance.
E. C. Kendrick and J. A. Hunter, well
known stockmen from the Niobrara east of
Marsland, are in the city today. Mr Ken
drick called to subscribe for Thk Herald,
paying the cash for a year-
Isaac Rockey, E. M. Snider, Alonzo
Sherwood, James Hollinrake, Hamilton
Hall and W. M. Iodence were Heming
ford people in the city Monday, all ol
whom made Thk Herald a friendly call.
Mrs. A. C. Ross of Box Butte was in
the city Wednesday and called to sub
scribe for the official paper, since she ex
pects to be in the city for several months
and caunot have access to the copy sent
out to her home.
Lea Ray Pollock and Miss Estolla Mc-
Clure were united in matrimony Wednes
day at the M E. parsonage by Rev. M. L.
Sanders. The groom gave his residence
as Tingley, Iowa, and the bride's home
was at Mount Ayr, Iowa.
Thk Herald is pleased to announce
that it has secured the services of a splen
did correspondent at Marsland which will
prove interesting to our large list of sub
scribers at that place. Thk Hrrald now
lias eight correspondents and they're all
up-to-date.
On the four extra pages of this issue our
readers will find this week's installment of
Dr. Horn's letters and a letter from Miss
ArvillaSoow dated from Atlanta, Ga.,
containing a charmingly written account
of her trip to the south and o' interesting
things observed there.
Henry Shimek of Lawn precinct brought
in a good horse Wednesday which he sold
to Mr. Wilson. He sold a yearling colt a
few days ago to C. A. l'osvar for $ioo.
Henry is one of our most substantial stock
men. He pushed up his subscription for
The Herald another year.
Mm, Thos.
I'amllv (iiocerlos.
We have lots of
jjfood things to eat.
Reception
Can Goods
are the best that
money can buj . .
Godl Medal
. . . Coffee
fit for a king to
drink and cheap
enough foranyone.
Our Cream Patent
is second to none.
QSE3
Call and see us
before you buy.
A. Blackburn,
Advertisers Bulletin.
T11U FAMOUS-sMrninnoiU Cloth
tug Sale. u
MOI.LK1NG HROS.-Speotal- Snle
of Shoofi.
R. F. HANSON Gicat Unloading
Snle of Dry Goods.
HUMPHRYS Now Undertaking
Establishment.
F. T. HAKVEY Howling Alleys.
ALLIANCE CASH SHOE STORE
Clearance Sale of Footwear.
THORNTON & CO. -Ouoto Prices
on Meats.
JJOGUE Special You Must Cut
tho Ad Out.
ALLIANCE GROCERY CO.-Qrtote
Pi ices.
WM. JAMES Exclusive dealer in
Coal and Wood. 1
There are other late ads. It is to
Your Interest to read them all every
week.
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nis-spelled !g
One word in this ad
vertisement is mis
spelled. If you find
it cut out this "ad"
and bring it to the
store and get 45 in.
for every yard of
Ribbon bought.
In order to sell
what we have left in
Winter Goods we
offer the following
bargains:
Cotton Blanket, - -Wool
Blankets, - -Wool
or Cotton
Fleeced Hose, -Outing
Flannel
Artie Rubers,
Wool Waists,
Wool Dress Goods.
to
en
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1
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Saturday and Mon
day evenings 7 to 8
o'clock we will sell
1 box best Shetland
Floss for 83c.
The sale lasts one
week January 17
to 24 then we are
off to New York for
Spring Goods.
t4 e.
must cut
Remember you
this "ad" out.
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