-JiWWnf .:9,S . ' mmi4 M-Vf ft. .,iM.Ur A lN m ft M 1 1. i i" : p t I ; e S tj mmpm 1'UBI-ISHED THURSDAYS W. S. IUKJ2K Publisher Entered At the postoflico at Alliance, Nebraska, for transmission through the mails, as second-class matter. K3? Tub Mkram is tho Official Publico tioa of Box IJiitio county nnd its circula tion ib nwily twuo that of any other Al liance paper. ADVERTISING UATBS: Display, per singlo column inch per month..... 30 Business locals, porline first insertion .10 Each subsequent insertion, per line .05 Legal notices nt statute rates. Subscription, $1.50 per year in ndvancc. --' ,fm :ii ; ,' , ' afc r----r.rassrsaaeess Do vou prefer a party caucus, or docs the non partisan caucus suit you? Now id the time to push the erection of the new hospital for Alliance, A t'Kv more visits from Judge West' over nnd Alliance will bo rid of nn un desirable population of burglars: Put in a few acres of potatoes now nnd then cultivate them nnd your re wnrd is sure, better by fnr than to lay around waiting for n job. Tim only objection that has been advanced against the nonpartisan pri mary, C011108 from those who ndovcato that parisan primaries should pre vail that would always give "voters a chance to vote for two candidates. Govkrnok McDonald of Colorado. Sounds good don't it. After months of turmoil, both Pi-ahody and Adams hiivo been thrown out and Licutcnat Governor McDonald elected. Will the citizens of that state ever learn to be good. In riii-KU was a doubt in the minds of any citizens about the advistbility of the direct primary system, that doubt was dispelled last Thursday night when over 600 voters cast their ballots for the men of their choice for public office. SilHKiOAK, Wvo., is just completing n new S2o,ooo Cainogie library. They are no more entitled to one than is Alliance. Why not ask the millionaire philanthropist, for one and do it now. No hotter placo could bo suggested to pass nn hour or two, by a large class of our population who now have no place to go hut to a saloon. Iptiiukr is' to bo any change in the primary system used hero last Thurs day night, by nil means lot 11s get nearer to the Australian system, and make every voter use a blank ballot furnished him by tho judges of election and thetcon write their choice. Those who cannot write, or who have not sufficient interest to go and make out a tickctishould uot vote. Wiu.iam Warner is the name of the now republican U. S. senator from Missouri, and ho is old enough to be chloroformed, and his election was accomplished as a compromise meas ure twenty minutes before the Missouri legislature adjourned. For two months tho legislature of that state has neglect ed business to wrangle over who should bo senator. Is there any more argu ment needed to convince the public of the necessity of direct vote legislation. Somu morning the people of this town will wake up and find an epidemic of typhoid fever has struck tho town and many lives will bcost for want of sewerage. Today tho condition of tho numerous cess pools in the city make the water in the porous soil nil contam inated. You may not know it but the chemical analysis of the water of the town prevents its use by the railroad company, on the dinitig cars for fear of danger from bacteria. Even though it docs cost something, let us have sewerage and let us have it at once. Tuu Chadron Journal says; One of the official acts of Hon. Moses P. Kin kaid of the big Sixth, which has been bomewhat overlooked in this section of tho state no far, was in the matter of the retaining of the army post at Ft. Niobrara and his influence with the Department of tho Interior in having set a part in addition to the military reservation already at the post oight or ten miles square of rough land unfit for homostoalliug on the north side of the Niobrara, river, to be used ns a field for the national military manocu vers, which take place somotime the coming summer These military ope rations, in which thousands of soldiors from all oyer the United States take part, will be a great event to this part of the btate aud it is said that the Northwestern has under way a project to put in a temporary yard at Thatcher, a few miles east of Valentine, for the storing of several hundred sleepers used in bringing troops to the field of operations. i LOCAL PARAGRAPHS 'Wf'WW'W Mrs. Julos Zhindon is undtir the doctor's care If you oujoy music go to I.ockwood's opening Saturday. J. K. Johnson has sovotod his con nection with the MoCltlor tlofo. Anton Uhrig, the HnrulMRfott hard ware merchant was in the city today. Mrs. J. I. Hicks left for Danver the first of tho wcok to visit relatives for a week. Mrs. F, W. Sharpo is onlertainiug her mother, Mrs. W. C. O'Marn, of Lincoln. Miss Ruth Curtis entertained her friend Miss Edyth Boon, of CIciiiaii, this week, Mrs. F. F. Iiadgley entertained tho ladies Kensington St. Patriots day in the afternoon. Miss Mattie Harris is slowly recov ering from injuries sustained in n fall some two weeks ago. G. R. Broun of Grandin, Mo. is at the Forest Lumber company to learn the retail lumber business. Mrs. J. E. Hudson entertained Miss Laura Wilson and Mrs. W. A. Miller, of Crawford, the past week. Frank G. Simmons, district orgnui zcr of the A. O. U. W., was in town .this week on business for the order. Mr. nnd Mrs. John D. Carmichcl returned from nn extended visit to Hot Springs, Ark., the first of the week. Warren Waldren, of northeast Alli ance, will remove to a ranch near Mul len in the hope of improving his health. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Curry, living cast of Hciningfotd were in this city Mon day and made this office n pleasant call. Miss Owens, who lias been visiting with Miss McDermott for several days, returned to her home at Chadron today. Judge Hamor of Kearney was an Alliance visitor Friday, cntoute to Crawford where his practice takes him frequently, . J: R. Phclan went west Tuesday to meet Ex-picsidcnt Perkins of the Builiugton system, who went east Wednesday morning. Miss Ella McCullouuh, of the W. D. Kiimcr store, is homo from New York City, where she has been buying goods for the spring trade. Miss Pease, Mrs. Fred Ilovt and Mrs. Dr. Koous will give a "Lenten Tea" at the home of Mrs. Koons next Tuesday p. m. from four to six. W. E. Lolspeicli and little son came up from Bingham Sunday to visit rela tives and to transact business before tho land ofiice. They returned home Monday night. Miss Bcssio Perrin is spending her spiing vacation in this city. She is attending, the medical college nt Boul der, where sho will graduate a full Hedged physician next year. County clerk Sam Smyscr leaves for a shooting expedition today. He goes to Ellsworth and from there south to. the lakes. The only companions he will have are his gun, dog and whiskers. J, A. Mallcry loft last week for Pueblo, Colo., where he goes to see Mrs. Mallery's brother who has been in frail health for some tunc. He will also visit at Denver and other points. Tho "Queen Esther" society will give a measuring social at the home of Miss Laura Millikcn on Friday even ing. Everybody and all their friends are invited, aud all will be "uieasined." Lockwood's furniture store has a handsome new delivery wagon on the stieets that is an Alliance production. Albert Renswaldt is tho nuuiufactuier and William Zchrung did the artistic painting. R. L. Sharp, representing tho Inter national Correspondence School of Scranton, Pa., was in tho city from Deadwood Tuesday on his way to Scottsbluff and other points along the Guernsey line. Beryl and Karl Rubottom returned from York Monday, wheie they have been attending college this winter. They were accompanied by Mrs. Susan E. Fisher, Mrs. Rubottotn's sister, who has a claim in Scottsbluff county on which she will reside. Judge Westover came down from Rushville Monday evening accompa nied by his two daughters.who arc the guests of Miss Mitchell. The J udge came to convene a special term of the district court, ' Harry Barber and wife arc here from Hot Springs, S. D., where he has dis posed of his baiber business and came here on account of his wife's health, If the climate hero agrees with her they will remain horo permanently. The pastor of the baptist church announces as the subjects of discourse for Sunday's sormons, as follows: Morning, "The Second Coming of Christ." Evening, "The Insanity of Sin." The finishing touches are being put on the Norton block opposite Tint Herald office, which will be occupied by Gleasou and Franklin April first as a confectionery and ice cream parlor, their present quarters being entirely too small. Geo. W. Clark has sold his interests in the Forest Lumber Company to the company and retired therefrom, A. T. Hemingway has succeeded him in the management. Mr. Clurk has not indi cated what he will do aside from the management of his extensive private f Interests. Mr. Hei'iitigwav nai Ijth connected with the coinpam hero fui two eat and is too well known to require an introduction. G. R. Brown of Grnndin Mo., mirceeds Mr. Horn ingwny as book keeper. Miss Anna Bloom of Evautlon, III. nrrived In Alliance yesterday and will rotlda on her claim adjoining that of John Lenran. about aighteoti miles west of this city. Miss Bloom is a sister to Mm. Letizon. The finals in tho billiard tournament wore played Saturday between Roy Beckwithnnd L. S. Ellis, the latter winning bv n narrow margin. They wilt get tho first and second prizes. A box of cigars and n handsome cue arc tho prizes. Mrs. Dr. Bogue entertained the . . kLadics Union on St. Patrick's day in the evening. The gentlemen were also permitted to bo present on this occa sion to learn the ways of the Union. A mtisicatc and literary program added pleasure to the occasion. E. C. McCluer returned Monday from a week's business tiip to Omaha and eastern markets, where he went to purchase all the new creations in the dry goods market. They will begin to arrive this week, and consists of nil the very newest nnd best the market' affords in the dry goods line. Simon Spry who went east for n month's visit at West Baden and Ex celsior Springs a week ago, returned last Monday. He says when you arc looking for a health resort or the best town on the map Alliance is the place. Simon Spry says Missouri doesn't look natural since it went republican. In another column we publish a dissolution notice of the firm of Ache son and Jodcr, Mr. Joder retires from tho firm and Mr. Acheson will con tinue the business. This firm of hard waie dealers has been doing a success ful business for some years in the opera house block and Mr. Jodcr has decided to rctiie. S. G. Reck, the contractor received word today that plans and specifica tions of the new proposed court house in Douglas, Converse county Wyo. would reach here for him to figure on their proposed new structure. Mr. Reck is one of the best contractor in this part of the state, nnd his work gives universal satisfaction. Sabbath moining at U. P. church, Ladies' Missionary society will render a "Thank-Offering" program. Subject of discourse at 7:30 p. in. "God's build ing." Tho T. M. S. will meet Wed nesday at 2 p. in.- with Mrs. Feinald. Prayermeeting at church Thursday at 7:10 p. in., after which the regular annual congregational meeting will be held. A full attendance is desired. St. Patrick's day was noticeably ob served in Alliance a:id the wearing of the green was general. Not only the sons of Erin manifested their appre ciation for the good saint, but many who did uot hail from the Emerald isle, joined in observing the day. High mass was celebrated at the church of the Holy Rosary at nine o'clock by the pastor, Father Galvin, which was largely attended. A surprise party was given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Viker in honor of their daughter, Mabel, whose birth day occurred on last Tuesday. The deep laid social plot was arranged by a number of the young lady's friends and Miss Wikcr's surprise was complete. About thirty guests enjoyed the affair. It is said that the victim of this occasion was tho recipi ent of many tokens of love and esteem, the most noticeable of these was a Dcautitul diamond ring. 1 He evening was enjoyably spent with the popularly Aiinl.D., OIll10uoo;$fte game of flinch aud in musical selections. As usual at gatherings of this kind, dainty refreshments were served bv Mrs. Wiker. Mrs. Frank Broome entertained a party of her friends at her home yesterday after noon. Mrs. M. Cusiclc, wife of Engineer Cusick, of Newcastle, came down on 42 yesterday for a mouth's visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs, Frank McCoy, she was accom panied by her three children, American Order of Protection initiated about twenty-five candidates at the I O. O- !. hall last night. The ladies serving refreshments. The charter will be held open until the uext meeting next Wednes day night. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Clark left this morning on 42 for an extended visit in the east, to be gone several weeks. They will go to Kansas City and other points. This is Mr. Clark's first recreation for almost twenty years and as he says he feels like a fish out of water. BUFFALoTSirBEATEN A special telegram from Sheridan this afternoon says that the verdict of the court was that Cody be refused a divorce from his wife, there being no evidence to warrant a decree. "Tho Little Outcast." Saturday night Mar. 25 lovers Drama will be served a treat of the at the Pholan opera house in the production of "The Little Outcast" by Carpenter Dramatic Company, one of the best companies on the road. Hettor secure seats in advance if you nope to get in. Married ut llemingford. On Thursday March 16th, the Norwe gian church, north of Derea, was the scene of one of the prettiest weddings that has taken place this season, when Mr, Hans Hansen and Miss Annie Nordness were united in the bonds of matrimony, The church was decorated in a tasteful manner and the ceremony performed by Rev. Schultz, of the German Lutheran church of llemingford, in English, was both sol emn and impressive. The bride, robed in shimmering white silk with veil and orange blossoms, was accompanied by the Misses Tillie Logan andOlga Moe as bridesmaids, while Messrs. John and Will Johnson sup- ported tJ proem The music was led bv Mr Hen I'anjolson Seldom has a marri age ceremony been surpassed in bcautv and solemnity, while notwithstanding the inclemency of the weather, the church was crowded with the friends of the bride and groom. After the services at the church the wadding party adjourned to the residence of Mr. Hansen's brother-in-law, Mr. Andrew L Johnaon, where a bounti ful wedding dinner was served to all. After dinner all enjoyed themselves with music nnd dancing. Many costly and beautiful proaents were presumed to Sir. and Mrs Hansen by their friends, so numerous in fact that space forbids their mention individually, Ifut nil attested the friendship felt for these young people, who will be pleaded to meat their friends and acquaintances in the future nt their cozy ranch home, three nnd one-half miles southeast of llemingford. Official Directory. citim;nr.8 KPlBCpl'AJV- Itej-ntar gutiday servlccs-8 u,m. 11 11. tn.t 7:.K)p. in.) Humlny vihooliU 10 11.111. (.'ImrK's U. I'oerr. Hector. CATHOLIC -Itesmlnr Sunday services fe 11. in.: 10 a. mi 7:30 p. in.. Sunday school ut 2 i. in. 1'Dtliur 11. F. Uiilviu. METHODIST -UcKiiIar HuiuUy ftcrvlco-ll 11. m.; 7:. TO' 11. 111.; Bumlay itL-bool 10 li. 111.; Junior League -J 30 . In.; Korth Ix-nKUO reilO p. in : Prayer mooting Thursdays, 7:30 p. m. lluv. C. W. Kay, Pastor. I'lllHT IMtr-HllYTKItlAN Kemunr Sunday servlco- 11 n. m.: 7:.toii. :.'W in.; Hiindnv school 10 11. Ill 1 C'hiiRiliiii Kmltuvor 5:43 p. rn. ft. I. V. Howie, inttir. UNITIM) 1'UKtfUYTEUlAN KenuliirSnnclay Borvlen--!! n m. T:.'l0 p. m.: bunilsv school 10 n. m.; Y. 1. C. P. 0:30 p. m Itov, MoCoti nell, Pastor. llAlTIST-Itegular Bumlay srrvlco--ll a, m.; 7:30 p. m. Miinriuy school 10 ti 111. ; Young People's meeting 0:45 l'rnjor meeting Thursday, 7.30 p, tn. He v. lv C. Jen"urs, Pastor, QKItMAN LUTHERAN -Ucgulur Sunday ser vice 11 11. ni j Humlny si-hoot 10 11. in.; Evening ser vtci'H twlfooaeh month. Iter. Otto Kuuhriff, Pastor. Land Office Notices. Lnndonicont Alliance, Neur., Feb.ihtli. 11)03 Nollco Is hereby kIvbd Hint tho following- named settlor lias Hied notice ot his intention tn make Html proof In support of his ehilm. und that km Id proof will ho mnuV before Register and Receiver at AHliince, Nehr., 011 April 10. UKXVviz OEOROE V. HATCH, of Hemlngford, Ncbr, on Homestund entry No. 2314 for the Booth Eust section 'J4 township 20 N-R 50 W, He imtiics the following wltnossen to proto his continuous residence upon nnd eulthutlou of said laud, viz: William Holllurake, John Klnsblln. William llotllurnl.c, Jr., . luh.es llol- linrnke, all ol Hemlugford. Nebr. 11-0 UitucE Wilcox, Register. Lund Olllcont Allinnce, Neb., Mar. 13, 11X15. Notlco N hereby given Hint tho follonlng named settler has Hied notice of his Intention to ninku hem! proof in support of his claim. 11 11O that Kiild proof wltl he inado Ik-fori Register unit Htt't-iver at Allinnce. Neb., on April tfj, llX)j, vr. CYRI'SC.JOV of .Toss, Nobaska, 011 H. E. No. OZifor tho' 110W of sou "m'tlon 10 town L'll 11. range 41 w. Ho tiuim-s tho following witnesses to proe his eoutluuous residence upon and ciiltlvu t'onof said laud, viz: R II. Emmie, of Rush ville, Ni'hr..uuil Junius Keeler, 8. M. Smy-,er, It M. Hamilton, alt of Allinnce. Nubr. lii 0 linuoi: Wilcox. Register. Special Master's Sale Docket V. No. ail. In tho Circuit Court of the United States, for tho District of Nebraska. James N. Clarke, Receiver of tho Nebraska I 011 11 & Trust Co., complainant, vs. Henry Tomllnson, oivl., defendants -In chancery. ruiti:cM)st,itE or mortoaiiu. Public notice is hereby given that In pursu ance und by virtue of a degroo entered In the iiNivo cuuaooU the 3rd day of September, 11X14, 1, Q no. II. Thummel, Special .Master In Chanc ery of tho Circuit Court of tho United Stales fortlio Dlslrictof Nebraska, will, .n the Urd day of April. 1003, at the hour of 3 o'clock (iiioiinufn time) In the afternoon of said day, at tne ironi uoor or me itox isuito county rourrhouso building In the City of Alliance, v. state ami district or no braskn soil nt public auction for easli the fol lowln--described imioertv. to-ttlt Lots three and four ahifthecast half of the southwest quarter of section thirty-omi 01' In township twenty-eight (isi north and rungo fortj-ninu (40) west in Rot Itutto county, Nebraska. Oko. II, Thummel, Bpcclul Master in China-cry. John M. Rauan, Solicitor for Complainant. ll-5 Sheriffs Sulc. No. 1350. Uy virtue of an order of sale Issued by tho clerk of the district court of Rox llutto coun tvNebraska, upon a decree rendered by said court In favor of I'red C. Audiusen, plalntlll', and nguiast John Arkfeld, Mrs. Anna L. Ark felcl. wife of said John -Arltfold, Leo Ohms Andresen Hardware Co., John JJoe, real nnmo unknown defenuants. 1 win, on tno .id day court housu In Alliance, In said county, soil tho following deserlixHl real esiute, 10-wit: Tho northeast quarter of .section i'rt. In town ship 28. north of ruugo 47. west of the sixth principal meridian, In Rox llutto county. No brasku, at public auction to the highest bid der for cash, to satisfy said order of eiilo in tho sum of $221.10 and Interest, costs un accruing costs, sublect to all uup.iid t:ius. IRA REED, Sheriff of said County. Smith 1. Torm', Attorney for Plaintiff. 11-5 0)9eeeet58 When you buy candy buy the best. Buv f 4Huyler's j We have the exclus ive agency. Every package guaranteed FRESH. Prescription Druggist 306 Box Uuttc Ac. 0 M eeosososoeeo(90saoB4tecoo9 F. IVi. WALLACE DRAY LINE Moving Household Furniture and Trunks a specialty . . Phone No, 1 Young's grocery, Alliance. The Alliance Herald and Nebraska State Journal, the leading weekly, both one year for $1.50. & ncoiuer s $ ' ? ( ?,? -. , 7,T i ave just bought the swellest line of Dry Goods and Ladies' Furnishings ever seen in Alli ance. They will begin to arrive this week. Ths Very Latest ii is -It -tt t ,! ! ' w ik .ti .4, , l, ' xi il li tii iCiititii.i'ii,iiiiii(i,ii'ii,iif4fe iiia k. msiiNi.i.i. - LiUbniNLLLCtULUAY Propilctors of the iff I Palace Meat Market! Choicest Fresh and Salt Heats Always on Hand $ FISH AND OYSTERS IN SEASON J t- T i!4 Your patronage solicited. 7T " i Diniin If, irnnr nrrtTK Wp IlllX'f X. First door north of Post Office. ti WftV 1 tftk t- AV Wfr ftw l t f- 9$ 2(v FREY & BALFE, OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIANS. ois nox juitti: avknui:. Phone 2SS, Colls answered In town or country. J. E. MOORE, M. D. i'li:tciii:k iii.ock, ali.ianci:, ni:ij. Calls nnswered from ofllce day or night. Telephone No. 02. H. H. BELLWOOD F. E. CLOUGH PHYSICIANS and SURGEONS. Uolstcn llulIdiiiK, - AhLIANJS, NKn t L. W. BOWMAN, PHYSICIAN and SURGEON. Ofiice in I'lrst National Hunk block. All! unco Nebraska. DR. G. W. MITCHELL, I'liyslclau ane Snrgeou Day and nlghtcalls. Ollleeover Bogue Store. I'honolSO. DR. GEO. HAND, 1IO.U i:o PATH IO 1 II Y S I V. I V N A N 1) SUHG ij O N Xormerly Interne llomeoiinthic Hos pftul University of Iowa. 1'hono SjI. Olllee oer Alliance Slioo Store. Night calls answered from olllco. Guy Lockwood GKADUATi: CHICAGO SCHOOL ()!' K.MIIALAIING Funeral Director and Embalmer Phones Office 214. Ues 205 Expert Lady Attendant.. Alliance, Neb, WiLLIAn MITCHELL ATTORNEY AT HW. ALLIANCE. - - NEBRASKA. BOYcT&BARKER ,. .A-ttoi'iioyK ut, lLiii-v .. ALLIANCE, NUDUASKA, Collections given Prompt Attention. L. A. BERRY, ATTORNEY AT LAW. ALLIANCE, NEBRASKA. SMITH P. TOTTLE. IltA K. TA II, TUTTLE & TASH, ATTORNEYS AT LAW. REAL ESTATE, North Main St., ALMANOK. NKH, SEj Jos. Carey & Co. For house moving, well horing making and cleaning cesspools moving box cars, ete .... ALLIANCE, NEBRARKA FRED BRENNAN Plumbing, Steam and hot water Heating. 'Phone, No. 356. ALLIANCE, NEB. Things in Laces -iiii'ii'ii'ii'i.i'i.i,iiliAft.Aii i.Ni:sr c. olday Give us a trial 'f thp aiMffS Mill will dfllvfr tllpltl aJUi PHONE 131 Jk. 2. f- - it'' 't4- fe.1' 9V t A it'- dL For a Full J Line of... Staple AND Fancy Groceries Best Co Ices, 1 Finest Teas, i That Can't be Beat In Town,,,, -, Queensware, 1 Tlnwnr . " "' Enameled ware CALL "N "Bealuvq, A. D. DODGERS. sr mVTTVfTTTT The Spring 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. BUFF WYANDOTTES The hen that lays Is the hen that pays And here you have them. They lay more eggs than the Leghorn, and being Buff in color, they are not a prey for hawks. Come and see them and be convinced. Remember, the Buff Wyn dotte is not the Buff Cochin. - Eggs Si. 50 per 15, $2.50 per 30. L. A. SUPRISE, Alliance, Nob. i3-8w. HOUSe AND SIGN m .RAJNTING r PAPER HANGING W DECORA TING 1 See us before you contract ior spring Jiousecleaning. I'aintcr for the I'coplo Al.LIANCK ... Ni'ii.tncif , Nunp.i y '.PtfWi&J- 5-?V rriP"" ?