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VOLUME XI,
ALLIANCE, BOX BUTTE COUNTY, NEBRASKA! FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 1904,
NUMBER 15
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A full supply of Fresh
Fruits and Vegetables,
Strawberries, Tomatoes,
etc. Let us have your
trade. Get your order
in early. Call phone 56.
Alliance Grocery Co.
rR. IX&IA.3ISI2,
DBITTIST I
2 In Alliance 16-300! every month.
Office over The Famous . . .
'Phone 391.
eceoee0o0
Call at the Midway.
Ablcy A, Wilson handle the onl t'nlon
.Mndc Jlcer in town. fl-tf.
Matting and linoleum at B. F. Lock
wood Co's. "Kitchen to parlor."
For Sale A No. 1 milk cow. Inquire
at this office.
Our spring line of carpetsand rugs are
here. Call and see them. B. F. Lock
wood Co's. "Kitchen to parlor."
Rowan's for flour, rye and graham.
Specialties in lace curtains, portieres and
couch covers at B. F. Lockwood Co's.
"Kitchen to parlor."
For Sale Pure blood Hereford bull.
Jos. Manion, Alliance; residence, Sec.
1-27-48.
For Sale Ciicap National cash reg
ister No. 47 with tape; used one year.
Apply at this office.
A large assortment of automobile go-carts
and baby carriages at B. -F. Lockwood
Co's. "Kitchen to parlor."
Residence for Sule.
Brand new 5-room house, bath room,
pantry and cellar. Two porches. Fin
ished throughout in hardwood. Price
$1,600. i-tf R. B. Hamilton.
Furniture and all house furnishings
from "kitchen to parlor" sold on easy pay
ments. B. F. Lockwood Co. "Kitchen
to parlor."
' Ranch For Lease.
Five hundred acres of irrigated hay land,
four miles east of Bridgeport. For par
ticulars see M. H. Hagerty, Alliance, or
John Hagerty, Bridgeport.
Carpet Weaving.
I am prepared to do all kimds of carpet
weaving. Leave orders at residence three
blocks east of Alliance National Bank, or
Star Restaurant. J. V. Johnson.
For Sale Black English Shire stal
lion, four years old next June; weight
1425. He is a splendid animal, An
drew Tschacher, Lawn, Neb., resi
dence 7 miles south of Lawn.
For Sale Cheap One of the most desir
able corner residence lots in this city, In
quire at this office. ,
Men! If you want your spring
suits to fit, see Bogue. Fit guaran
teed. We1!
Latest in Ladies
Neckwear.
Latest in Men's
Neckwear.
What's Easter
without
anew
TIE
SEE
BOGUE'S
OF INTEREST
TO TAX-PAYERS
Complete Statement of the City's
Financial Condition A Year
of Prosperity.
READ AND REFLECT
Prom I'lnnncial Depression and .Misrule
the Present Administration of Alliance
Liquidates All Indebtedness and Urines
Law and Order Out of Chaos.
CITV WARRANTS NOW RUDUUMAHLU
To the voters of tho city Tin: Unit
ald desires to present a few facts that
are of vital interest to all. There has
been concocted a scheme to make a
change in the city's administration.
This attempt comes ti'om an clement
that only seeks an excuse on the ground
that they want reform and a better code
of morals. Reform is generally used
as a war cry by disappointed soreheads.
What kind of reform did the Sexton
and Kridlebaugh administrations give
Alliance? The same old trick was tried
for Akerslast year, and now its on deck
again. Alliance wants good business
methods and will get them. As many
of the would-be reformers live 111 glass
houses they are liable to get damaged
if they talk much about good morals.
But what we wish the public to know
is the standing of Alliance today as
compared ten months ago, when Mayor
Buechscnstciu and the present council
took hold of the affairs of the city.
There is an old saying that figures never
lie and we present a compiled list of
receipts and expenditures that every
tax-payer will concede is a complete
indorsement of the present administra
tion from a financial standpoint.
When Mr. Bucchscnstein took the
office of mayor the city was in debt to
the amount of $4,408.76 in outstanding
warrants, $874.58 cash dn hand, leav
ing a total indebtedness of $3,624. 14
TJIIS HAS ALL BEEN PAID IN
EULL. And this is not all, Mr. Tax
payer. There is in the city treasury
the sum of $526.25, making a net gain
of $4,150.39, with no outstanding war
rants. Is this not conclusive evidence
of the executive ability of the present
administration? Then why listen to
the foolish cries of the Times and Grip
for a change?
In order that the voters ot Alliance
may obtain a complete understanding
of the condition of the city's finance,
Tun Hukald publishes the following
statistics as copied from the municipal
records:
May 5, 1903, when the present adminis
tration took hold the city had unpaid war
rants to the amount of S 4,49376
Cash on hand 874.58
Total indebtedness S 3,624.14
RKCEIPTS.
Money received and collected from May
5, 1903, to March 29, 1904:
Water Commissioner paid in..$ 5,515.90
Miscellaneous Poll and Dog tax 3,312,92
Received from CountyTreasurer 1,971.15
Occupation Tax collected ... 5,344.85
Police Fines 1,844.90
Received for License 3,50000
Money on hand Mays 874.58
Total S 22,364.30
PAID OUT.
Old Outstanding Warrants $ 4,498.76
Paid to School Fund 4,960.60
Officers Salaries 2,285.80
For Garbage and Health 15305
General expense 835.84
Street Sprinkler , 398.32
Water and Pump Well Expense 2,540.95
Crcssings, Street and Alley work 1,252.34
Pumping Water and Light.... 2,663.19
Fire Department and Miscella
neous 2,249.20
Balance on hand '. . . . 526.25
Total $22,364.30
Dut TkrHslrnigiTlfM.
Her sleeves are 1830,
And her skirt is '61. ""
Her tresses in the manner
Of Louis Quinze are clone.
Her hat is quaint Colonial,
Her brooch is pure antique,
Her belt is 1850.
Hut when you hear her speak
You do not wonder more.
Her dress is many periods
But her slang is 1904.
lo the Ladies of Alliance.
I am now desirably located in the Sears
building and am prepared to please. my
many customers in ladies' tailoring and
dressmaking, as you know my past exper
ience will warrant the same, I therefore
extend to you an invitation as I am pos
itive I can please you. Thanking you for
past favors, I am Yours truly,
Makv Shei.lv.
MAYOR Bl'KCIISENSTKIN
The man who assisted in redeeming the
Citv of Alliance from moral and financial
degredation. Read his reeorc in this issue.
Facts that Speak for Themselves.
The tax-payers and other voters of Al
liance are asked to investigate the work
done during tho past year, under the pres
ent administration, for the benefit of the
lown. Over 1,248 yards of new sidewalk
have been built at a cost of from $1,800 to
$1,900. This does not include repair work
on old sidewalks, which were in a dilapi
dated condition when the present adminis
tration took hold. The city has also been
benefited by the laying of 1,682 feet of new
crossing during the past year, also C02
feet of tiling at a cost of $1.10 per foot.
Let the people of Alliance study this mat
ter and decide for themselves as to whether
the present administration has not done
its duty. Just compare these public im
provements with those of previous admin
istrations Mr. Voterandyouwillagiec that
there is no room for criticism. And why
not let the good work go on under tho pros
cut efficient management?
To the Other World.
County Clerk Smyser returned last Fit
day from Shawnee. Oklahoma, where he
was called on account of Ilia fatal illness of
his mother who died seven hours after his
arrival on the 18th inst. The deceased
had arrived at the age ol seventy years. She
was rational almost, to the last and recog
nized her son as soon as he stepped to her
bedside. The meeting was most pathetic
and the event smoothed the path of the good
old lady on that long journey to humanity's
final resting place.
In speaking of the deceased, the Sullivan
(111.) Herald says, "Mrs. Ellen Robinson
Smyser died at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. Charles. Johnson at Shawnee, Okla.,
Friday, March 18. Funeral services were
last Sunday afternoon, burial at Shawnee,
Okla. Mrs. Smyser was the wife of Wil
liam Smyser of Whitley, who has been dead
over twenty years. Of her large family
only three children survive her; Samuel
M. Smyser vt Alliance, Neb , Mrs. Lucetta
Smyser. Bethel, Ohio, and Mrs. Isaphoenia
Johnson of Shawnee, Okla. Mrs. Smyser
was born and raised on Sand creek. After
her marriage to Mr. Smyser they lived in
Whitly township in the vicinity of the Smy
ser church until twelve years ago she moved
to Mattoon, when her daughter, Mrs, Char
les Johnson went to Shawnee, Okla. she
went to live with her. and has been there
except the summer of 1902 she visited her
Moultrie county friends. Mrs. Smyser was
known asa benevolent, charitable, Christian
lady, always ready to visit and care for the
sick and needy. '
District Court.
The April term of distric: court will con
vene in this city April 18. The docket is
unusually small and the session will there
for consume but a few days. There are
fifty cases in all docketed, of which only
two are criminal, thus proving that Box
BUtte county and especially Alliance is in
a healthy state morally and not requiring
the assistance of the new reformer, St.
Ellis. Four couples have tired of domes
tic felicity and petition the court for legal
separations. Twenty-one foreclosures arc
docketed and seven appeals petitioned.
Following is a list of jurors for the com
ing session of district court.
A. F. Haldridge W. A. Coleman
Barney Halbur R. Garett'
Matt Beaumont Henry Shimek
Emil Rockey H. P. Sweezey
William James T. L. Hopkins, Sr.
S. R. Burk Claude Humphry
Mike Butler Robert Curry
F. E. Hamblin W. M. Fosket
Richard Bevan Leonard Boyer
J. M. Wanek Adolph Nikont
Joe Carey J. W, Gaddls
H. B. Slater Ole J. Moe
Resolutions.
The following resolutions of condolence
wis-e adopted by the Ladies Aid society of
the M. E. church.
Whereas, Our Heavenly Father has seen
fit to bring bereavement to our sister, Mrs.
Shrewsbury, by taking her beloved daugh
ter, Margaret, be it
Resolved, 1 hat the members of the so
ciety extend their sympathy in this hour of
sorrow, and be it further
Resolved, That a copy of these resolu
tions bo sent to the family, be published
in the papers, and also recorded in our
minutes.
Mkm J. F n.BMis.
Miss A. E. Lore,
Mrs. F, W. Irimi,
Mrs. Zehrung will do all kinds of sewing
and guarantees satisfaction. Located first
door west of Lockwoods.'
Special services were held at the Catholic
church yesterday Holy Thursday. This
day commemorates the institution of the
Most Blessed Sacrament by our Devine
Savior at tho last supper Tho miracle of
transformation whereby mankind was per
mitted lo partake ot the food of eternnl life
Was a significant illustration of Christ's love
for fallen man. Yet how lightly wo treat
the most important gift the human mind is
capable of comprehending. Poor mnn
would rather feed upon husks with swine or
chase phantom light ratjier than accept this
sacred act that means so much for his eter
nal welfare. The services referred to in
cluded adoration oUhe Blessed Sacrament.
The Sacred Host was elevated on high nnd
conveyed to the beautifully decorated shrine
preceded by little girls who strew the way
with flowers and foliage. During the day
the church was visited by marty people who
wished to show their appreciation for the
gift bestowed upon mankind by the Mnn of
Sorrow , soon 10 be betrayed by the very
creature in whoso behalf He performed this
miracle.
Ralph V. Brown, the 6-year-old bon of
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Brown who reside on
Yellowstone avenue, died last Monday
after a short illness.' The lad was born
in Republic county, Kansas, May 23, 1897.
and was therefore 6 years. ia month nnd
5 days old. The funeral occurred at the
hoiue ot the parcuts Tuesday, at 1 30 p.
m. nnd (he remains interred In Greenwood
oemetery. Rev. Ray officiated.
A fire Wednesday started by a spark
from a locomotive on tho Northwestern
track distroyed about 35 tops of hay in
stock on the A. C. Jones ranch, north of
town, and two large straw stacks on the
Fred Mncomber ranch, besides burning
over considerable pasture and meadow land
there TTnd, on toward Whitney, Crawford
Bulletin. ,w
Geo. W. Perry of the Sheridan Post
wasallKKALD caller last Wednesday on
his return home from Rawlins, where ho
has business interests, By the way, the
Post shows evidence of prosperity nnd
thrift. The plant will soon be moved to a
home of its own and a new Cranston cylin
der press will be enstallcd.
The Degreu of Honor ladies and their
husbands, and young ladies and sweet
hearts are cordially invited to attend tire
long talked of banquet given by the defeated
side of the contest. This great (?) spread
will be at the A. O. U . W. hall on Mon
day night April 4, at 7 o'clock sharp.
The spring season has arrived and with
it the feathery tribe from the 'far south.
Alliance nimrodshave taken down the shot
guns and limbered the retrivers for active
campaign against the feathry emigrants
and the result will doubtless be many
casualties among the geese and ducks.
Dr. Bellwood was. summoned to Rushville
Monday to testify in the murder trial of
Dennis Wooford whe killed James Rinehart
on the Spade ranch Sunday, Dec. 6, by
strikeng him over the head with a scantling.
Dr. Bellwood attended the murdered man
who died in his office shortly after the act.
Rev. Dr. Clark is home from his trip to
Little Rock, where he went several weeks
ago for the benefit of his health. The re
sult proved beneficial to the revcrened
geatleman, judging from his personal ap
pearance. Felix Stewart, who has been suffering
with rheumatism for several months, -was
taken to Hot Springs, S. D.,last Saturday,
where he is convalescing under the heal1
ing properties of that watering place.
Felix is accompanied by his family.
The report of the condition of the First
State Bank of Hemiagford appears in to
day's issue and as usual, shows that relia
ble Institution to be in a flourishing condi
tion. ,-w
F. M, Raymond, accompanied by Mrs.
Raymond, returned home from Waterloo,
Iowa, Tuesday, where the former went to
be at the bedside of his mother who was
seriously ill and died while he was there.
"People who have the real interest of Al
liance at heart, will be wise to support the
reform ticket" and give St, Ellis the city
printing' J
Harry Paup returned from Denver last
Tuesday where he has been for some time
under medical treatment, which has proven
most satisfactory.
Mrs. Wm. Gibson, of Washington, ar
rived Monday of last week for a visit with
Mrs. J. A. Sheldon, of Box Butte. She
will remain a couple of weeks.
James Connelly, the suspected murder of
Henry Miller, will have a preliminary hear
ing baturday, April 9. Nothing new has
developed in the case since our last issue.
James Kirk, who has been assisting at
The First National bank since its reorgan
ization, has gone to Broken Bow, where he
will be employed in the bank at that place
Beginning next Sunday, services at the
Catholic church will be at 8 and 10 a. m.
in place o,9 and 1030.
Hans P. Larson, who lives near Reno, has
an Ad. in this issue in reference to a blood
ed stallion he has for sale, etc.
AN ELABORATE
SPECIAL EDITION.
(Dinner ltentilillcnn.)
The United States Colortypc com
pnny and the Williamson Hnffncr En
graving company nic engaged in the
work of getting out nn industrial edi
tion for the Ai.i.ianok (Neb.), IIiuiald,
which will undoubtedly bens handsome
an edition as was ever issued by a news
paper outside of the metropolitan class.
It will contain ti write up of that sec
tion of the country, with 200 haH-'tone
illustrations of the city, ranches and
individuals. Every out is the finest
that cnu be made, and the cover will be
done in four colors, showing a beautiful
western scene. The edition will contain
twenty pages, and will be piintcd 011
hook paper. It has a splendid adver
tising patronage. Alliance is about
200 miles northeast of Denver, on the
main line of the Bui llngton. It has ti
population of '5,000 people, nifd is said
to he the best business town of its size
in the stntc.
M. C. Church Notes.
On Saturday night Dr.Mahood will speak
on "Popular Amusements..;1 'Bo sure and
hear this.
SUNDAY'S I'ROGRAM. '
11 a. m. Dr. Mahood will preach on
"Heaven, or the Christian's Triumph and
Crown ."
3 p. m. meeting for men (boys 15 yonnsof
age may come). Subject, "Sowing nnd
Reaping."
7:30 big revival rally. This will bo a
great meeting. ,
There will be a special meeting for, men
only, at theM. E. church Sunday aftcmoon
at 3 o'clock. Dr. Mahood will 'speak on
Spwing and Reaping." Tickets oL ad
mission are free and can be secured at the
news stand at the postolficc. It will greatly
pay every man in Alliance tq attend this
service even if you go lo no other during
the revival.
Another item that it is not ont of place to
mention and which is appreciated by the
community is the fact that under the pres
ent administration the merchants 'ate not
compelled to go down into their pockets to
pay for strcetsprinkling, which was the case
under former administrations. Resides
paying the other fellows' debts. Mayor
Buechsenstein had money enough left to
pay this bill and St. ' Ellis and Editor
Broome received the benefits of this, con
venience. Why don't these reformers kick
about this, too?
Two great meetings next Sunday evening
at 7'30,'ono will be held at-the United Pres
byterian church for all young people under
20 years of age. Rev. J. M. Tibbett will
speak at the service. The other will be a
meeting for all over 20 years. Dr. Mahood
will speak at this service,
It is announced that passenger trains
Nos, 43 and '44 will be abandoned. It
would then only remain7 for the Burlington
to take up the track to make the matter
complete. We don't believe it will do any
such thing, and the trouble is that there
are too many people running the company's
business.
At a recent meeting of the Royal High
landers appropriate and sympathetic reso
lutions were passed in reference to the
great loss sustained by Mrs. Shrowsbury in
the death of her beloved daughter Margaret .
Mr. and Mrs. Sherwood ot Hemiugford
were county-seat visitors the first of the
week.
Miss Cora Reese, who has concluded a
term of school near Canton, has returned
home.
Mrs. Sarah Dugger of Alliance was a
passenger for Scottsbluff, Wednesday.
Bayard Transcript.
F. W. Hucke of Hcmingford . was trans
acting business in Alliance the fore part
of the week,
Mr. and Mrs Coffee have gone to their
ranch home near Merriman, where they will
reside premanently.
The Alliance Grocery Co. calls attention
to their new advertisement regarding fresh
fruits, vegetables, etc.
Dr. Miller, of Alliance, came in Monday
morning and drove out to the Wilson ranch,
on Lawrence Fork. Bridgeport Blade.
Turkey and ice cream at Steen's cafe,
Sunday dinner.
Emil Oldag of Hemingford was an Alli
ance visitor Tuesday".
Editor Broome of the Grip was a Craw
ford visitor last Saturday,
Mr, and Mrs. A. Kirk are rejoicing. over
the arrival of a daughter last night.
Mr, and Mrs. C. C. Hucke of Hemfng
ford were Alliance visitors yesterday.
Alfred Vaughn of Berea was in town yes
terday and made this office a pleasant call.
The Winter Season
Is here.
So are We
With Special Prices
on .provisions of all
kinds. Call in and
see us before buying.
Lee Acheson
'Phone No. 4.
Business Local Column.
Advertisements in this column will be
charged at the rate of 10 ceuts per line
first insertion nnd 5 cents per line each
subsequent insertion,
Advertisers should remember that Tub
Hun ald's circulation is much larger than
any other Alliance paper and has the lar
gest circulation in the city and county.
Dr Allen, dentist, opera house,
1 Old papers for sale at this office.
Go to Dr. Reynolds for dental work.
Sears building. 'Phono 213.
Sec F. E. Reddish for loans on real es
tate. Dr. Koons, dentist, Office upstairs
Norton block.
For storm windows and doors see Forest
Lumber Co
70 cents for spuds at C.J. Wildy's, Hem
ingford. Fresh Jersey milk cow for sale, C. J
Wildy, Hemingford.
Forest Lumbor Co. make a specialty of
manufacturing dipping vats.
See Humphrey for picture framing", up
holstering and furniture repairing.
Picture framing, upholstering and furni
ture repairing C, Huhpiirv.,.. 7-to-tf
Notice I will not be responsidlo for
any debts contracted by my wifo Winni
fred E. King. Wm. Kino. .
Harold B. Miller, M. D., physician nnd
surgeon, office and residence 31 south
Seventeenth street, Lincoln, Neb;.
Dr. Reynolds, the dentist, is now per
manently located in the Sears building,
first door west of Blackburn's store.
For storm windows and doors sec Geo.
Gadsby.
For Sale- A quarter section of land,
ten miles northwest of Alliance; good
house," stable, granary, etc. Will sell
stock on tho place if , desired. Pete
Wcinel, Alliance, Neb.
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I.OHQK nini'rTnijv.
ltovAi llioiu.AMieits Alliance Castle No.
fl meets very nocoihI ami fourth Thursduy
evening In W. O. W. Hull. VUltlnjr Oliinsmcn
eordlullv Invited.
K. P. Woods, J. W. I.eihy,
See')-. , U l
i;. O. T. M. Meets overy first and third Frr
d'iy at Etudo Hall, VIMtlng Mncc'bot) col
dlully Invited. JIus. K. J. flKToi.u, L. C.
.Mus, Annik Yount, U. K.
11. Ol' H. T.-lInrdstniBRle Lodge, No. tt'Z
Meets every Sunday afternoon at 2.,
Eagle hall. Visiting brothers welcome
J. A. Dunniho. W. M.
M. Hargraves, Sec'y,
1 r r T
land Night I
STEEN'S
CAFE
SHORT ORDERS it
AT ALL HOURS.
