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About The Alliance herald. (Alliance, Box Butte County, Neb.) 1902-1922 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 16, 1905)
Stnto Historical Society Tai LINCOLN NEU ' Official Publication of Box Butte County Largest Circulation of any Alliance Paper ' . u VOLUME XII. NEBRASKA! THURSDAY, FEB, 16, 1905, NUMBER 9 11W ALLIANCE, BOX BUTTE COUNTY, W ;,. . i w V ) ,- i THIS HANDSOME DECORATED mo PIECE DINNER SET GENUINE IMPORTED ENGLISH WARE FOES 12. SO If your family is small and a 50 or 25 piece dinner set will do. to accomo date you wc will break the sets and sell you any part thereof frcm one to a 100 pieces. PRESENTS ! PRESENTS ! Before buying call and sec our beau tiful line of Gift Goods. About the Furniture It always pays to look around befoie buying. That's all. LOCKWOODS x The Housefurnishers who sell every thing from kitchen to parlor on easy payments. The ladies auxiliaiy of the local Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen, are out with unique invitations to a "Kaliko Bawl" to be given at Zbindcn's hall on Thursday evening, Feb. 23. It wilPnav vou to buy 'a bolt of calico asd fix up for the occasion. It prom ises to be the event of the season. E. C. McClure entertained about two score of his friends at the W. D. Rumer home Friday night with a pro gressive high five party. First prizes were won bv Miss Alice Regan and Mr. H. F. Thiel, while Miss McDer mott and George Brown succeeded in winning the consolation prizes. An elegant luncheon was served, Mrs. Rumer presidiug at the service. "Uncle Zed" Goodwin left Monday morning for California to spend the balance of the winter. For some time Mr. Goodwin has been in feeble health and the vigorous Nebraska winter 'was too much for him. Then he is abun dantly supplied with this worlds goods and he can live where he pleases. We hope to see ' Uncle Zed" return in the spring fully restored to healtn. ' The Alliancw bowlers who went to Denver last week to participate in the contest that took place there, returned Saturday morning. While the homo team did not succeed in winning out they had a fine time and enjoyed the trip. The contest was carried on for the purpose of selecting representatives who will take part in the national con test which will take place in Milwaukee soon. The LaCourt team of Denver made the winning score, making 2,gf6 pins in three games. The next high est was that of the Democratic team who made a score of 2,900. A new and uovel scheme to remove soot from stoye pipes was experimented with the other day bv one of Alliance's scientifiically inclined young men. The day was very cold and all efforts to warm the room failed and the pipes loaded with soot made life miserable. .Above the first floor the night clerk was sleeping as sweetly and innocently as a new born babe, unconscious of the trouble below. After all efforts were exhausted, the young man conceived the idea of throwing a large sealed bot tle of water and salt on the live coals with the hope that this would effect the result desired. All went well till the bottle exploded, when down came pipe from stove to chimney hole. The scene that followed beggars de scription and it was some time before the night clerk was able to dig the sut out of his eyes and realize where he was at, r TWO ROBBERS CAUGHT A Pair of Colored Burglars Caught Red Handed. The i ,jth is certainly unlucky for a couple of wandering colored men. On Monday Feb. 13th Mr. Sanford Smith in his desire for booze, broke into the back door of Eph Corncal's saloon and stole a quantity of whisky. How much, was not found out but Mr. Smith filled up on the stuff Monday night and Tuesday morning he was lying on the soft side of a snow drift in West Lawn and brought in by sheriff Reed in a partially congealed condition. On go ing to his house or room, six bottles of the stolen firewater were found. When atraigned before Judgo Spacht he plead guilty to the charge of house breaking which means a term at the Lincoln broom factory. The same night, William Johnson a chocolate coloied traveling minstrel performer, thinking to increase his wardrobe, broke into Bcckwith & Bre see's clothing store and appropriated three pairs of late style trousers, some shoes, half dozen pairs sox and a com plete outfit of modern stylish wealing apparel. Bcckwith took the scent you know Beckwith is a hunter and finally located the stolen property in a grip or suit case that belonged to Mr. Johnson. When confronted with the evidence of his guilt, he too made a clean breast of it and plead guilty in Judge Spacht's court and was bound over to await the arrival of District Judge Westover, who has been sent for and he too may take up his residence in Lincoln. The law provides from one to ten years in the pen as the pen alty for house breaking. No Trains for Two Days. Passenger train No. 41 last Sunday was delayed ..until Monday, night and. hence Alliance was shut off from the east for forty-eight hours. The Bur lington's west bound passenger from Chicago went into the ditch near Cres ton, Iowa, Sunday afternoon. Two engines that pulled the train were com pletely wrecked and Engineer "Doc." Miller of Lincoln was killed, while other members of the engine crews were injured. When 41 left Lincoln it encountered snow drifts and high winds that almost put in out of ser vice. Added to this, the train ran off the tract near Ravenna and its trip through Nebraska was oue of the roughest in the history of winter rail loading in the west. The Guernsey branch experienced like impediments. It is said that one crew after battling with snow and cold, becane discour aged and the conductor and brakmen returned and wired in their resigna tions to headquarters, while the en ginemen set the train in at Scottsbluff. drew the fire in the locomotive and re tired. But these unusual conditions did not prevail along the Burlington alone for press dispatches from all over the country tell of like conditions. The oldest settler has been vanquished and his stories of the severe winters of long ag"b have been completely dis tanced this time. Tun and a Runaway, That the number thirteen is a hoodoo is still in evidence, and a party of Al liance people who recently went out for a good' time are more than skepti cal of the uneven number that brings with it so much disaster and disap pointment. . Last Monday night about twenty members of the I. O. O. F. lodge of this city, accompanied by their better halves, planned a surprise on Brother Henry Beach, also an honorable mem ber thereof, by calling on him in a body, it being his forty-seventh birth day anniversary. A bob sled was en gaged to convey the visitors to the Beach home in the Duncan addition, northeast of the city proper. On the way to the Johnson residence, to finish the load, the driver tiped the bob over, scattering the occupants in every direction and injuring several of them, sjnie quite Beverly. Among those who were hurt the worst were E. C. Taylor ankie sprained, Geo. Young arm hurt, Win. Buckman wrist injured. J, C. Beck neck severely wrenched, Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Zufn was also injured and feel the effects of the accident quite seveiely. Mrs. G. Lcidy was al so quite badly injured in the back and limbs, But this was not all that happened to convince them th.it the 13th of the month is an untimely date on which to have a surprise party. When the party got over into the Duncan addi tion the sled was again overturned and while no one was hint, thine were a lot of scaied people rolling around in the snow. But the delegation was not to bo turned from their determination of surprising Hrotiicr licacii, aim wncn the)' reached the house were royally entertained, the evening being spent in a most delightful manner despite the fact that most of them were rubbing sore spots. An oyster supper, which all relished, was served and the ab seuce of the cakes, coffee, and other good things to eat, which were lost in the upsetting of the bob, could bo for gotten without much regret. Mr. Beach was presented with a beautiful gold pen and holder as a token of the warm friendship existing between him and those present. The presentation was made by Councilman Franklin in the following poetical lan guage: Uro. Beach, I am informed by those who know, That for the last fifteen ears or nearly so Your body and soul, heart and brain Have been securely bound by the Odd Fellow's chain," Which binds us all to one another And has never been broken by you my brother. This chain has been strengthened and brightened by you, And many a link you have added that's true; Like David and Johnathan whose affection here blends In friendship forever until mortality ends; You always show forth whenever you can Justice and friendship to each felfowman.' If any are .weary, hungry, faint or foot sore Like the good Samaritan in the "Godly days' of yore You will lend them your cloak to put over their head And spend all your money that they may be fed, And treat each poor soul like our Father above And fulfill all the duties of brotherly love. In times when our burdens seem heavy to bear And of duties and cares we have more than our share And we wish for advice and sympathy pure uro. lieacti will assistus, ottnat I am sure, With the tenderest kindness our troubles he'll booth, As his deeds- are all branded friendship, love and truth. Uro. Beach, we have gathered here in a social way To congratulate you on your 47th birthday; May it often return unto you again And may peace and prosperity with you remain; And when you reach the end of your pil grimage road, May you find your reward iu your fnture abode. And now as a token of friendship sincere I present you with this a small souvenir To help you remember this day for a while And those who are present the time to be guile. As I have no further remarks now to make And supper is ready so let us partake. Mr. Kinkaid Will A short time ago T. J. warded a petition to Kinkaid requesting him a bill similar to that of Assist. O'Keefe for Congressman to introduce Congiessinan for an exten Mondell's of Wyoming sion of time fot residence to be es DO YOU OWN YOUR HOME? If you do not, would you not like to buy it, or better still, would you not like to build one in accordance with your own ideas? Tho money you are now paying out for ront every month would, in a short time, pay for your home. Spring building will soon begin, and the time is opportune to do some figuring. If you have a lot, we will loan you the money needed in building your house, and al low you to return it iu small monthly payments just like rent. If you do not have a lot upon which to build, we will sell you one at a very reasonable price. If you desire a loan upon the property you now own, we want you to apply to us before you go elsewhere. We are anxious to make as many desirable loans upon improved city jyoperty as we can. t German Investment Company ALLIANCE, NEBRASKA. t tablished upon homesteads taken un der the Pathfinder irrigation ditch in the North Platte valley. Mr. Kinkaid introduced such a bill, howovcr ho re cently advised Mr. O'Keofc that tho committee on irrigation, to whom such bills ate repotted, have tcftificd to favorably lepott Mr. Mondell's bill, notwithstanding that he is the chair man of the committee: but a bill has been introduced by Mr. French of Idaho, extending the provisions of the act allowing leaves of absence to en trynien until water can be secured and that himself and Mr. Hinshaw will join Mr. French in support of the bill. Death of Mrs. John O'Keefe. '( Today at one o'clock occurred the death of MtB. John O'Keefe, at the fam ily residence on north Box Butte ave nge. The serious illness of this good old ladv was chronicled iu last week's HiiiiAi.o. Ever since she has been confined to her bed the decline has been gradual until the end, which came peace fully and calm. Grandma O'Kecfe's dissolution was the typical Chistian death, and to those who were at her bed side it seemed that the peace of heaven prevailed while the angel bore her soul away to its final abode. To tho sorrow ing husband and children, who weie present, the passing of this good old lady, was a beautiful conclusion of n life well spent. Deceased was born in Ireland and was seventy years old at the time of her death. She came to this county nine teen years ago and is among the early pioneers held in' the highest esteem. She leaves a family so well known in this section of the state that it is unnec essary for the writer to add words of in their behalf. The funeral has been arranged to take place from the Catholic church lnnornlng at .40:30, Rcy. j. artier oaivin, oiiiciaiiug. Rev. C. T. Coerr's Illness. The Rev. C. T. Coerr, Rector of the Episcopal church was taken ill Monday night and in his abberation wandered to the city hall. It appears the gentle man lias been under treatment by a New York specialist for some time for nervous condition, and the medicine having failed to arrive caused his pres ent mental condition. Under treat ment of local physicians he is recover ing nicely. Rev. Coerr is a Knight Templar, an Odd Fellow and a promi nent and highly respected member of Episcopal clergy. Dean Cope arrived this morning and will conduct the par ish until such time as the Rector has fully recovered. Lesser Acquitted. W. R. Lesser, who was formerly land agent here, and who was indicted by the Federal grand jury last fall charged with fraud in connection with some of the laud' cases here, was up for trial in Federal court last Saturday at Omaha The Judge after listening to the evidence instructed the jury to return a verdict of not guilty, the evi dence being insufficient to warrant a conviction. Attorney Noleman'and Tiemev the ranchman and Postmaster Tash have all been at Omaha as witnesses in the case. KILLING AT WHITMAN Quarrel Over Game of Cards Causes Bod Blood Followed by Shooting. Word was received in this citv Sat ut day night from Whitman, Grant county, stating that there had been a murder committed in the depot at that place. A man by the name of J. Bohmc and one G. B. Phillips who claims to have lesided in this city until recently and whom, it is said, is a manipulator of cards and tdicc, 'cnteft'd into n friendly game of cauls during the afternoon which did not conclude upon so amicable terms. One word brought forth another and tho men separated with bad blood between them. That light Phillips went to the depot and lay down 011 a seat to wait for tho bclate.d train he was to take. Dohme dis covered him in the depot and entering attacked Phillips with the stove poker, striking him several times over tho head. Without hesitation Phillips drew his gun and shot Bohmc twice, killing him instantly. Philips was arrested and at the pre liminary hearing was bound over to tho next term of court. Snow Round at Waco. When No. 41 left Alliance Saturday morning three hours late the weather was raw and cold, and as tho train went down the grade the thermometer followed but the wind came up at Grand Island tho storm was fierce and snow had leveled the country. At Aurora the dining car was sidetracked to await the arrival of supplies. A snow plow was sent ahead and two engines were put on. About two miles cast of Waco the train plunged into a big drift that had oiled in be hind JLc plow-.antLUicroMfljie stuck about 8 p. m., and the 120 passengers made themselves comfortable for the night. At 8 o'clock Sunday morning Assis tant Supcrintcndant Harris with a snow plow and gang of 25 laborers ar rived to shovel her out. At 10 a. in., Rev. Ames of Whitman conducted de votional services and soon after all hands got out and walked the drifts hack to the snow plow train and were taken back to Waco to eat. Conduc torHoltz with train No. 44 was on the siding ut Waco and seven engines and crews worked under the direction of Supt. Harris until 6 p. 111., Sunday when the train was rescued from its frigid tomb but not until the f jel and lights had been exhausted. The shivering crowd reached Lin coln at g p. m., 30 hours late. Among the passengers were Mrs. Dr. Ames of Whitman, editor E. T. West ervelt, of the Scottsbluff Republican, Mrs. W. H. Mablc and two sons of Alliance, Miss Florence Mablc ot Chariton,' Iowa, Tnu Hkkai.d editor and others. Valentine Social. The home of Mr. and Mrs. James Belwood was the happy scene of a joy ous gathering, where old hearts were made young again. All members of The Social Hour Club with their hus bands met to celebrate St. Valentine day. The house was tastefully deco rated with hearts and Valentines. The following program was rendered: Piano solo Mrs, C. E, Bennet. Reading Mrs. James GaJdis. Local solo Mrs. Wm. Johnston. Guitar solo -Miss Lillian Wilksy. Recitation Mrs. H. Mewhirter. Vocal solo Mr. L. B. Stonor. Piano solo Mrs. t' K. Henuut. Recitation Mrs. J Rowan The remainder of the evening was spent with Hindi until interrupted by refreshments after which the hostess was bidden good-night and messages of condolence were left for "Jim" who was snow-bound at Bonner. Mrs. Gaylord Dead. Mrs. F, Gaylord died this morning at the home of herson-iu-iaw, Roy Ran dall in this city, the result of a paraly tic stroke Mrs. Gaylord lived at Chadron, and had been here on a visit for the past month. Her husband ar rived from Chadron this morning and will take tho body home for burial. Born to Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Barker a 6011 this morning, Feb, iG, 1903, Fhc Horace BogucSlorc TRADE WINNER w-jvvw. There will be a Special Sale of China For a Week at The Horace Bogue Store otoro clost-i l p.m. except Tueftttajs hikI h'Mutiluyit Business Locals. Dr. Allen, dentist, opera house. Good 4 ,room house for rent. P. J. Nolan. 2-3t. Dr. Koons, dentist, Office upstairs Norton block. DCall at Norton's and see those new shoos ho is getting iu, Wanted: something we can't re pair. Lockwood. Any overcoat in the Norton atoro for $10,00 Had'eutyou better buy one? Go to the Alliance National Bank to deposit your money. ' Oct. 7-tf. ' Just received a now car of Lexington Flour- Geo. W. Young. Forest Lumber Co. make a specialty of manufacturing dipping vats. Pianos and Organs sold payments at Lockwood's. on easy iVi... . j 4 ft at & 1tat-c6staTlKriitr,,,fi9y' ' See Humphrey for picture framing, holstering and furniture repairing. up- Have your furniture repaired and pi ctures framed at Lockwood's, Harold O. Miller, M. D., physician and surgeon, office and residence 321 south Seventeenth street, Lincoln, Neb. You can still get two months wear out of a lnr coat this season and get it at cost at "The Right." 9-2 Bank drafts are cheaper and mdre convenient than post office orders. When you want to send money away go to The First National Bank. 3-tf We must sell our fur coats before Match 1st or ship them back. Now is the time to call at "The Right." 9-2 J. Zhindcn the flour man has just received the largest car of flour ever shipped to Alliance, and will sell it at the lowest price. See him. g-tf Dr. Barnes, of Omaha, will visit Alliance with ofiice at the Charters Hotel, Thursday the 23d. Dr. Barnes has treated eyes iu Alliance for years. Call caily if convenient. Open till 10 p. 111. 8'2. We pay 4 per cent on monov left for six months and 5 five per cent on money left a year. S5.00 will ojien a savings account, Begin 1905 right by opening an account with us and saving some money. The First Nat'l. Bank. For Sale: Cheap: Four room brick residence. F. C. Reeves. 409 West Boulevard, So. Alliance. 6-tf For Sale: House and two lots, two blocks east of First National bank. Enquiicat the house or saloon W. N. Corneal. 6-tf For Sale: Bakery and confection- 01 y in good Colorado town; Oooo peo ple. Steam heat and light. Two wagons. Sales last year S14.25G.32: prico Si, 800.00. For full particulars call at Tub Hkkalo office. 6-tf. For Sale The Pearson residence property, opposite High school build ing. T. J. O'Keefe. 30c for butter fat for last half of Feb ruary by Harding Cream Co. B. E, Johnson, agent, Hemingford. W. E, Spencer, agent, Alliance Get a box of those free Cigars at Gleason's. 9-tf. For rent The Richardson brick just opposite Tim Herald office. See Nor ton. 9-tf. Norton has just received a nice new line of Ladies' Cravcnetts. Mrs. J. B. Slgrist is prepared to do dress making at 612 Box Butte Ave. Work guaranteed; prices reesonable. 9.6 Having bought the Richardson brick block opposite T11 K Herald office the entire building is for rent cheap. W. W. Norton. 9-tf. W t "SW: rtjUlMitei t to-AIJfLiydfti. ,Jjk:JLJ JtittLfeJA.
