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Official
Paper of Both
County and
City
V
VOLUME XII.
W ALLIANCE, BOX BUTTE COUNTY, v NEBRASKA! THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1905, NUMBER &
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Norton'sFor Autumn Wear!
In the new arrivals you will be interested to see the advance showing
in Auturn Silks, Dress Goods and Waist Goods. Here you can rely
absolutely on being able to find the very newest weavas and colorings,
the very latest designs, and at prices that will be found right in every
instance. We offer these specimens.
Arnold Broadcloth Suitings , 35c
Velour Mohair Suitings . . ". G5c
Mohair Melange Suitings . . . 65c
Cravenette Cloth Snitings $1.00
Mohair Shirt Waist Suitings 65c
Fancy Shirt Waist Patterns 65-75c
In this department we are offering the largest and most complete
assortment we have ever shown in beautiful colorings at from 8 to' 15c.
-rw5 OUTINGS AND FLANNELETTS u
L. E. ROBERTS t CO.
LIVE STOCK
Commission Merchants
SOUTH OMAHA, NEB.
Reliable Market Reports, Good Service, Quick Returns.
MR. L. E. ROBERTS gives his personal attention to the clusslng
and SclllnQ of all cattle consigned to us and we have active and com
petent yard men to do the Filling and Weighing.
WRITE US ABOUT YOUR STOCK; Wo may be able to do you some good
Fall and Winter Millinery
including
Pattern Hats
Dress Hats
Tailored Hats
Smart French Sailors
"Breast Turbans"
French Felt Continent
als and Children's Hats a
specialty.
Our display all this
week,
REGAN'S,
Opera House Block.
Castor machine Oil
We sell it always
Lowest price
THIELE,
Prescription
Druggist
306 Box Butte Ave.
Save Doctor Bids
BY EATING
FRESH FRUIT
EVERY DAY
At GLEASON &
FRANKLIN'S
Ice Cream Parlors
.H--HKM-:-K'H-HXHX:f
Idhittist
In Alliance 10-30 of every month.
Office over Norton's , . .
'Phone 391.
J
J. ROWAN
DEALER IN
FLOUR, FEED,
HAY and G-RAIN
' WHOLESALE AND ItETAlI.
HANDLES
Seed
Wheat, Spring Rye
and Spelt.
Phone No 71. Residence, No. 93.
, For Sale Five hundred bushels of
"Rbd' Turkey Winter Wheat forueed,
Zbinden Bros, 73-tf,
TiAMM'Kwmnnviuvr.
i BUSINESS LOCALS. I
Dr. Allen, dentist. Opera house blk.
Dr. Koons, dentist. Office over Norton's.
"America patent" flour is the best in
town at Pilkington's. 25th
We carry the best grade of machine
oil at the Eagle Pharmacy, J. E.
Joder. r 3
Buy "America patent" flour at Pil
kington's. wrvww 25tf
Dr. Allen, dentist. Opera house blk.
Go to the Alliance National Bank to
deposit your money. Oct. 7-tf.
"HeTjTwanTecf
To harvest potato crop. Apply to
H, L. Bushnell, Hemingford, Neb.
Lost One and one-half yards of
pink taffeta ribbon, four and one-half
inches wide.
Reward
tor
return to
40tf
to Lindley S.
Ellis.
WantedNice Sorted Table Pota
toes. Will pay highest market price
any day you bring them in. Sorted
potatoes, all we can use. Raymond
& Quivey, Alliance. Neb. 4otf
Cash Prices to All.
Hereafter I will sell for cash only.
My goods will be marked from 10 to 20
per cent less than former prices. At
present I will pay 10 cts in trade for
cured hides. Parties knowing them
selves in'debited to me please call and
settle as I need the money.
Geo. A. Hills.
Buy feed and flour at Pilkington's.
See F.
estate.
E. Reddish for
loans on real
27-tf
KflA TELEGRAPHERS
uuu NEEDED
Annually, to fill the new positions cruatcd by
Railroad and Telegraph Companies. Wo want
YOUNG MEN and LADIES of good liablts.to
Learn Telegraphy
and R. R. Accounting jp
We furnish 75 per cent, of the Operators and
Stutlou Agents fu America, Our sis schools
are tho largest exclusive Telegraph ScliooU
IN THE WORLD. EstabllsUud S) years and
endorsed by all loading Hallway Officials
Wo execute a 1250 Bond to every student to
furnish him or her n position paying from 840
to ?00 a month In States east of the Itocky
Mountains, or from 473 to J100 a month In
States westottho llockles, Immediately upon
Uraduatlon.
Students can enter at any time. Ho vaca
tions. For full particulars regarding uny of
our Schools write direct to ouruxccutlvoolllce
at Cincinnati, O. Catalogue free.
The Morse School of Telegraphy.
Cincinnati, Ohio,
Atlanta, Ua.
Tcxarkana. Tex,
Iluffalo. N. Y.
LaCrosse, Wie,
San Francisco, Cal
is cheaper than new, and often
just what you want. Or, we will
trade new for second hand goods
any time, and pay highest cash
price for second band goods,
See W. M. WILSON
THE SECOND-HANI) MAN.
Phono 2(50.
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Second-Hand Fonritare f
HARMONIOUS
CONVENTIONS
Democratic and People's Party Nom
inate Candidates for County
Offices Who Meet with Ap'
proval of the Majority
of Voters.
TUB WINNING T1CKBT.
For Clerk D. K. Spacht
For Treasurer C. W. Brennan
Forjudge W. S. Ridgell
For Sheriff H. E. MacCray
For Corner Dr. G. W. Mitchell
For Surveyor John P. Hazard
For County Commissioner J. V. Christy
The democratic county convention
for the nomination of county officers
and to select delegates to the state con
vention convened in the court room at
the court house last Saturday after,
noon, also the people's party conven
tion, which was held in the sheriff's of
fice. A good representation was pros
cnt at both conventions and perfect
harmony prevailed, the principal effort
being to place a ticket in the field
which would meet the approval of the
people of Box Butte county. This was
accomplished most satisfactorily.
The democratic convention was called
to order by P. H. Zobel, the old war
horse of democracy from Box Butte
precinct, who acted as temporary chair
man. On motion G. W. Jones was called
to the chair and C. W. Brennan was
chosen secretary. Neal Boon was
made assistant secretary, and on mo
tion of one of the delegates the tempor
ary organization was made permanent.
The first thing in order was the selec
tion of a committee on credentials by
the chair, who named Philip Zobel, M.
A.. Shay and John Brennan. The com
mittee reported all delegates present
held proper credentials and were seated.
The precincts absent wers Running
water, Dorsey, Snake Creek and
Liberty.
A committee on resolutions was ap
pointed in the same manner as that on
credentials, Thos. Lawler, John Wal
lace and Jas. Keeler being appointed to
act thereon. The report of this com
mittee was arranged and one that will
be endorsed by every voter of the party
in the county. In fact, it is with pleas
ure that Tub Herald reproduces the
same, which is as follows:
Whereas, Your committee on resolu
tions have not the time within which to
enumerate the failures of the National and
State administrations to redeem the
pledges made in ante-election platforms,
nor has your committee the time nor
strength to enumerate the crimes, jobbery,
speculations and frauds that have been
the cause of republicans holding high
official positions being placed in the
prisons of the land along with common
thieves and thugs nor have we the time
within which to call attention to the
scandals arising in high offiicial life in the
ranks of our opponents, we beg therefore
to briefly submit the following:
Resolved, That we heartily commend
the action of the fusion office holders of
Box Butte county in their economical ad
ministration of public affairs of the
county during the time in which the
management of the business of the county
has been entrusted to their care, and we
pledge the people of the county that in
case the action of this convention in the
matter of nominations be ratified at the
polls to give to the taxpayers the same
honest and economical administration
that has heretofore prevailed under fusion
management.
The best part of the day's doines was
the uniting of the two conventions. On
request of the people's party conven
tion, a committee composed of H. P.
McGuire, C. Humphry and James
Daugherty, was appointed to confer
with them on nominations. According
to the compact the democrats were to
nominate candidates for the offices of
treasurer, sheriff and county judge.
The people's party to name the candi
dates for clerk, coroner, surveyor and
commissioner.
The first nomination in order was
that of clerk. Only one name came be
fore the convention and that was none
other than the well-known fudge
Spacht. The spirit in which it was re
ceived was sufficient to convince even
the anxious republican loungers in the
convention hall that he will carry such
unanimous support as will make his
election an assurance. Judge Spacht
was nominated by acclamation in both
conventions.
Another expression of approval came
when the name of C. W. Brennan was
mentioned for the office of county
treasurer. No other name being
brought forth Mr. Brennan was nomi
nated by acclamation amid a round of
applause.
The only bone of contention was for
the office of sheriff. No sooner was it
in order for nominations, when the
names of Jas. Kccler and Neal Boon
were brought forth by their friends.
A slight misunderstanding was had by
the people's party as to who tho candi
date should be. The understanding
was some way another that the peoplo's
party would cnd6rso Keeler's nomina
tion, but many of the delegates in the
democratic convention could not see it
that way. Three ballots were taken,
which resulted as follows: First ballot.
Keeler ig 1-2, Boon 23 1-2. Third
ballot, Keeler 20, Boon 2G. Then tho
people's party sent up a voto of 44 for
Keeler and six for Boon. For awhile
there was a lively stunt at politics and
Bro. Ellis and Bro. Tash, who stole
time to be present at a good conven
tion, were in high glee in anticipation
that the democrats would disagree, but
what was their disappointment and dis
may when Messrs. Keeler and Boon
nrose and withdrew for a more favor
able candidate, Frank Gillcran. Ellis
was anxious to make n speech for dis
cord on the ground that lie as chairman
of the Republican county central com
mittee feared that if harmony prevailed
their candidate would have hard sled
ding, but Chairman Jones ruled for
unity and peace. Bro. Tash saw a
chance for success and stretched out
fully four feet longer whilo tho fun was
on, but when both' Keeler and Boon
proved their democracy by resigning,
our good-natured postmaster drew up
like a grub worm on a frosty morning.
The nomination of Mr. Gilleran was
made unanimous by both parties, and
he received tho congratulations of every
delegate, as did Jas. Kccler and Neal
Boon for tho stand they took in the
interest of party harmony.
When the question of nominating a
candidate for county superintendent of
schools came up, there was a united ex
pression that the same should be passed
by and the present incumbent. Mrs.
Rustin, indorsed, which was carried
with a cheer. It was manifested right
here that the convention had only in
its mind the 'selection of the most
efficient candidates for the various
offices, and would not permit party
lines to stand in the way of the best
service for the people. This was also
the case in the people's party conven
tion, where the present superintendent
met with the same courteous treatment.
For the office of county judge, W. S.
Ridgcll was unanimously nominated.
Judging from the recent city election,
in which Mr. Ridgell proved his popu
larity by being elected police judge by
a handsome majority, it is evident that
he will prove a popular candidate. His
record bo far in the present administra
tion is one of vigorous application ot
the law and impartial execution of the
same. He will be a good man to vote
for. The people's party convention
endorsed his nomination in the same
spirit of approval as that of Charles
Brennan.
For commissioner, the name of J.
W. Christy was presented by the com
mittee from the people's party and re
ceived the endorsement of the demo
cratic convention. This office will be
made vacant by the expiration of Com
missioner Loer's term as the represen
tative of the second district. But under
the revision of the election law, there
is a question whether the biennial elec
tion applies to this office and until the
supreme court makes a decision, the
matter will not be settled. At any rate,
Mr. Christy is well qualified for the
office and will receive the hearty sup
port of both parties.
For the offices of county coronor and
surveyor the names of G. W. Mitchell
and J. P. Hazard were brought forth
by the people's party and endorsed by
the democrats. Dr. Mitchell will lend
strength to the ticket by the fact that
he is well qualified for the position.
Mr. Hazard is at present county sur
veyor and is well acquainted with the
county's history and topography and
has had a number ot years' experience
as a surveyor.
A commitee was, on motion, appoint
ed by the chair to fill vacancies on the
ticket, should any occur, and is com
posed of the following pentlemen: C.
W. Brennan. H. P, McGuire and
J. Wallace.
Without a dissenting vote, Wm. Mit
chel was named as the party's standard
bearer for the coming year, being elect
ed by acclamation, as was also Robt.
Graham for secretary. With these
two strong and popular men at the
head there is no doubt of a strong,
clean campaign being pursued.
The following precinct committee
men were appointed:
Lake Neal Boon
2d ward C. W, Brennan
1st ward W. S. Ridgell
Boyd T. M. Lawler
Nonpareil E. F. Abley
Box Butte L. L. Wescott
Snake Creek John Burns
Wright F. McCoy
Dorsey A. D. Millet
The following delegates were elected
to attend the state convention held at
Lincoln September 20:
Geo. Gadsby
T.J. O'Keefe
W. S Ridgell
Wm. Mitchell
C. W. Brennan
Ed Reardon
PIONEER GRIP
SUSPENDS
Plant
Passes
Times
Into Possession
and Herald.
of
A deal has hcon consummated
whereby the plant, subscription list
and good will of the Pioneer Grip
Publishing company of tho city passes
into tho ownership of II. J, Ellis of
Tho Times and T. J. O'Keefe of The
Herald, the last issue of tho paper
being Friday of this week.
Tho paper has hcon offered for sale
for sometime owing to tho fact that
F. M. Broome, editor and manager,
has not had tho necessary time to
devote to the paper and maintain his
extensive practice before the United
States land office and the further fact
of the difficulty 111 Bccuring competent
printers to carry on the work.
Tho Grip is the oldest paper in tho
county, having been established at
Nonpareil twenty years ago. The
writer rememoers the time very vividly
from the fact of becoming an ap
prentice as "devil" in tho office tho
second week of its existence when it
was necessary for us to stand on a
dry goods box in order to reach the
''cases" and remained with tho paper
several yoars.
Mr. Broome has been connected
with the Grip in the capacity of editor
for cightpen years and has always
gotten out a readable paper when ho
was able to give it bis attention. Ho
will now devote his entire time to his
land office business which is more pro
fitable than publishing a newspaper.
The subscription list of the Pioneer
Grip will bo divided betccn tho Times
and the Herald while most of the
material will be offered for sale,
Anyone desiring to add to their print
ing plants will profit by purchasing
quick.
GILLEfiTDECLINES
After Due Consideration, the Fusion
Candidate for Sheriff With
draws II. E. MacCray
Substituted.
Since the hasty decision of the demo
cratic and people independent party
conventions on last Saturday in nomi
nating me for sheriff,' as a compromise
candidate, I have had opportunity to
consider well the advantages to me
personally as sheriff, as against my
present occupation and have decided
to withdraw without prejudice or
favor and with the fullest success to
the ticket, Frank Gillcran.
As s oon as the resignation of Mr.
Gilleran was made known, the com
mittees of both parties, elected to fill
vacancies.met and placed in nomination
Halleck E. MacCray, the well known
member of the firm of Baskins & Mac
Cray proprietors of the Alliance Steam
Laundry. It was indeed fortunate
that the committees were able to 6ccure
such available timber at this time. Mr,
Gilleran is a well liked man, but as
individual affairs require his attention,
he saw fit to decline the nomination.
As to Mr. MacCray, he has the rep
utation of being one of the most astute
business men in the county and stands
highly with his acquaintances. He has
at no time sought office, but through
tho influence of friends was tnduceu to
make the race for councilman last
spring, being elected by a popular vote.
Mr. MacCray is a young,vigorous man,
perhaps 35 years of age, and' is well
qualified from an educational stand
point for the office of sheriff. There
are many other good features we might
mention of this candidate, but we must
defer until a later issue.
The Herald is issued with a sup
plemcnt tins week and unavoidably a
little late owing to an extra rush of job
work and a large amount of advertising
coming in late.
We regret our inability to give a
complete report of the county conven
tion of the People's Independent
party. We expected to be able to per.
use the minutes thereof but find that
tho secretary, who lives a distance in
the country, carried them home with
him.
., Grand Opening'.
Of pattern street and tailored .hats,
Saturday Sept. 23. Miss Mangan.
Thursday,
Friday.
Saturday,
The Autumn
Millinery Opening,
is ready for your inspec
tion. Our last consign
ment arrived on Tlonday.
This is in every respect
the largest display we
have ever had.
REGAN'S,
Opera House Block.
( LOCAL PARAGRAPHS.- X
Misses Emma nnd Nellie Tash aro
the proud possessors of a new piano.
Archdeacon Cope will conduct ser-
vices at St, Matthews, Episcopal
church, noxt Sunday.
Mrs. W. R. Ilirney has joined her
husband here 01 they aro now getting
settled in their iif w home.
J. E, Hill, of UmhioiI Bluffs, spent
Sunday in tin uy the guest of his
daughter Mrs. r:ftl Harrison.
Engineer Mr W. Wude is laying off
on account of .to injured eye caused by
the bursting ot n lubricating glass.
Horace H. Uogue returned Sunday
from a business trip to'New York where
he went to purchase winter goods. ,
Mrs. A. T. Lunn is enjoying a trip
through the Black Hills. She is tho
guest of Mrs. Mclvin McCoy of Spear,
fish.
R. H. Watklns purchased 100 head
of three and four-year-old ateerfl yes
terday of Henry Shimck of Lawn
precinct.
Mrs. John Ellis took her departure
today for O'Neill to visit her sister,
Mrs. Geo. Stevens for a couple' of
weeks,
J. G. Kaiser and L. S. Peterson ar
rived from Illiouis Monday" to spend
sometime on their homesteads west jOf"
town. iv'fi
Mr. Frcy arrived this morning from
Trenton, Mo., and expects to remain
about a month with his daughter, Dr.
J. V. Fiey.
A marriage license was issued today
to Charles E. Heath and Miss Lena
Bauer, young people who live north
east of Alliance.
Mr. and Mrs. I. U. Hager returned
today from Ottawa, 111,, whither they
went a few weeks ago to attend ,thp
funeral of Mr. Hager's father.
Mrs. J. H. Biery of Sterling, Colo,,
visited in the city Thursday, the guest
of Mrs. J. H. Cantlin. Mrs. Biery
was a resident of Alliance a few years
ago.
Miss Fannio McCoy left Sunday
morning for Wood River and after a
short visit there with relatives will, go
to Kearney to attend the State Normal
school.
Rev. O. R. Miller of Washington,
D. C, spoke last evening at the M. E.
church on the work of the National
Temperance society of which he is
field secretary and legislative superin
tendent. A. B. Toliff came in from the
eastern part of the state today. He
has spent the summer playing base ball
with the Broken Bow and Clay Center
teams and has acquired a beautiful
brown complexion.
Mrs. Bryan, a cousin of Mrs, L. B.
Stouer, returned to her home at Dead
wood last Monday, having stopped off
here on her way home from the funeral
qf the late Trainmaster Dan Murphy,
whom she attended as a nurse during
his illness.
B. F. Ankeny was up from Mumper
Tuesday. Frank reports everything
flourishing at Mumper but work has
not yet commenced on the electric
light or sewerage system. Charlie
Tullyand Itn Skiles accompanied him
from Lakeside to get a whiff of metro
politan air.
Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Woods returned
Sunday from Denver. Mr. Woods
went there as a delegate from Ne
braska to the executive castle of the
Royal Highlanders and ably represented
his constituents. Besides tho business
part of the program a splendid time
was had by everyone pj esent.
A. O. Gordon spent a couple of days
with Alliance friends the first of the
week. Art recently purchased and
consolidated both drug stores at
Merua and is now "monarch of all he
surveys" in, the drug line. He has a
splendid business and his- host of
friends will be pleased to see him cop
tinue to meet with merited 'success.
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