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windmill, Bhcds, and a number ot live
stock. The Yonkins ranch is located
two aud one-half miles cast ot Harris
burg, and its value is said to bo about
$26.00. Mr. and Mrs. Fox will tako
charge of the ranch as soon as Mr.
Yonkins arrives to assume management
of his new possessions here next week.
The Becker restaurant is not included
in the deal, but there is some liklihood
of Mr. Yonkins buying and running
it in connection with the lodging house.
Mr. and Mrs. Fov have been residents
of Alliance for a number, in fact are
classed as pioneers, and have made
many inseparable friends who will re
gret exceedingly to learn of their de
parture but will wish them every suc
cess and happiness in their ranch home.
Boost for Alliance.
Graduation Exercises.
DAVID W. LEE.
The following letter from Dave Lee,
better known as "Scrub Peeler," who
will ride in the great endurance race,
will interest many of the old-timers in
this section. Lee is a Texan and has
hustled in the world for himself since a
lad of ten years. He is well known
throughout the west and many are the
tight places he has been in on the
frontier. Lee does not know what
fear means. This was evident when
he went out with 'Gene Hall, then
sheriff of this county, about twelve
years ago to arrest Chas. Holliday,
who was considered one of the worst
cattle thieves and desperate men in the
west. He was wanted in Colorado and
had evaded arrest for years but Hall
and Lee got him and secured a reward
of 55250. The many thrilling experiences
where "Scrub's" faithful six-shooter
and inherited nerve saved his life,
would fill a large volume.
Bridgeport, Neb., May 16, 190S.
To the Editor The AluaNck HUrald:
The great endurance race, which was to
be from Ogden to Denver, is changed from
Evanston, Wyo,, to Denver, cutting off 80
miles. This race is for the purpose of try
ing the endurance of the different breeds
of horses.
I am going to ride a broncho in the race.
The race starts from Evanston May 30, 9
a. m. I am not going to kill or injure my
horse for the sake of a few dollars. I am
going to make a good ride without any in
jury to myself or horse. The riders have
to register and rest an hour every 50 miles.
There will be two veterinaries aud a hu
mane officer at each station, and no rider
will be allowed to leave without their per
mission.' John Berry, who won the race from Chi
cago to Chadron, states that he is going to
ride in the race. He said for the boys not
to get scared, but to come on and ride in
this race. Scared, I should say not. This
reminds me of something which happened
in '79 while coming up from Texas with a
herd of cattle. Coming through Indian
Territory the boss told us boys not to get
scared if we saw Indians. The first night
after camping on the north side of the Sei
noroan river, twelve of the horses were
missing. The herd moved on, and the boss
and I stayed back to look for the horses.
He vsent down the north side of the river,
and I crossed to the south side. After we
had gone several miles I heard shooting,
and looking across the river, saw four In
dians chasing the boss. I hurried to his
rescue. He outrun them, and then they
turned on me. 1 jerked my Winchester
from the holster, jumped down behind a
tree, and the Indians cams to a halt. Be
ing Comanches they understood Spanish,
and I shouted to them in that language,
"One come and talk." One came to me
and I gave him to understand that if he
did not send the others over to the south
side I would put him out of business. He
hollered something to his comrades, and
the three crossed to the south side while I
compelled him to stay with me until they
got across. Then I had him lay down his
gun and blanket and told him to follow the
others to the south side. As he rode away
he looked back and said, "John, me heap
good Injun." Well, I guess he was, just
then, His gun was not much good, so I
broke it over the tree. His blanket I put
uuiler my saddle aud threw ray old one
away. I then rounded up the twelve horses
and followed the herd. Whja I overtook
the herd I found the boss riding in the mess
wagon. I asked him if he was wounded,
and he replied, "No, but I am not feeling
well." "Don't get scared!" was the boys
byword all the rest of the way to Ogallala.
D. W. LEE.
Fox House Changes Hand
Mr. and Mrs. Geo- Fox have traded
their lodging house to Geo. E. Yonkins
for 4,300 acres of land, house, barn,
Mr. Urben of the Municipal Setvice
League, Chicago, spoke to the business
men of the city at the opera house on
last Monday eveniug. He was to have
lectured at Greely, Colo., that evening
but owing to belated trains he was de
tained in Alliance. Some eight years
ago the gentleman was in our city and,
of course, was in a position to note the
growth of the town and observe how
much could be gained by careful and
systematic work in the upbuilding of
such towns as Alliance under the di
rection of expert management.
Mr. Urban upon being introduced by
F. M. Broome offered a few pre
liminaryjrematks and then delved into
the subject which means much to the
people of this community. The center
of the world's manufacturing is today
in the middle west. He explained this
as due to the industry of the people
and the centralization of the cities and
towns of the middle west. It is now
up to the people of the smaller towns,
such as Alliance, to see to it that the
merchants are protected and that cata
logue houses do not get the business
which rightfully belongs to the local
merchant. It is now possible through
the medium of the rural free delivery,
the speaker said, for the farmer to do
business from his own home with the
large catalogue houses and department
stores, and the natural consequence is
that the merchant in the smaller towns
suffer losses which by right they should
not beat. The cure for manv of our
business ills is to hustle and see to it
that our resources are not overlooked
or neglected, and that a home-prirron-age
spirit is fostered in the minds of
ail, The speaker advised that we
boost for a Y. M. C. A., ask Carnegie
for a library, keep a look out for rail
road extensions, meat warehouses. He
told of the deplorable condition of our
streets and alleys and he told ot our
need of sewerage.
Mr. Broome, as chairman, on motion
appointed F. E. Holsten, V. D.
Ruiner and Geo. D. Darling a com
mittee of three to arrange for a public
mass meeting in about two weeks, or
when Mr. Urban- returns. Messrs
Harris & Broome kindly donated the
opera house for the meeting and stated
that they would also donate the use of it
for the next meeting. Those present ex
pressed their appreciation by a rising
vote of thanks. It was through his
acquaintance with Mr. Norton that the
business men were enabled to hear Mr.
Urban outline his plan for a "Greater
Alliance."
Now, when the public mass meeting
is called let us all turn out and boost
loud aud long for an Alliance that will
be the pride of the West.
Last Saturday evening in the pros
enco of relatives and friends, the grad
uates of the class of 'oS of the Alliance
high school received from the hands of
Mayor Smith the diplomas which by
careful and conscientious work they
had so well earned.
Sparkling with the effervescence of
good fellowship, Prof. Nowton Wesley
Gaines, the orator of the occasion, de
lighted the audience with his handling
of the subject, "New Wine in New
Bottles." After Prof. Gaiucs had fin
ished his address, Prof. Hayes arose
and in a few well chosen words ex
pressed appreciation of the support
given the schools and of the work
which the pupils had accomplished.
Mayor Smith followed Mr. Hayes
with a few words of advice to the gradu
ates and expression of approval of the
work of the faculty has done along
educational lines. In presenting the
diplomas to the members of the gradu
ing class Mr. Smith assured them that
their future success was a matter of
much concern to their friends.
The class of '08 was compossed of
thirteen members as follows:
George Lee Basye, John R. Beach,
Walter H. Buechsenstein, Hazel V. Beck,
Emma F. Covalt, Elizabeth Graham,
James K. Hewctt, A. Claude McDonald,
Frank A. Rumer, EflioJ. Rhodes, Maude
L. Spacht, J. Vincent Taylor, Izola D.
Worley.
Faculty: D. W. Hayes, superintendent;
A. J. Macy, principal; H. II. Reimund,
assistant principal; Miss Lulu E. Wirt.
Motto, "Excelsior," Flower, American
beauty rose. Colors, scarlet and blue.
LOCAL PARAGRAPHS.
Den-
"The District Leader."
Notice to Elks
Anyone doubting that Alliance peo
ple arc lovers of musical comedy can
doubtless have all doubts removed by
attending the perlormancc of "The
District Leader," which is to be, pre
sented in this city Friday evening, the
29th. The advance sale has been
large and there will probably be but
few seats left the night of the perform
ance. As this is a high-class produc
tion the management finds it is not
possible to make any reduction-, for
children, all seats on the lower 0oor
being $1 and $1.50. ,
Mr. Lawrence is arranging the wiring
for the electrical displays' and as ibis
show gives a' truly metropolitan "'pro
(taction much may be looked for in the
line of spectacular effects. '
The management of the opera house
is doing everything to assist the com
pany in giving a truly good production
of this famous musical comedy. ,
Opening of Alliance's
Base Ball Park Monday
Next Monday will surely be a red letter
day for Alliance. The coming of Hon. W.
J. Bryan will draw an immense crowd of
people, but the fact that the Alliance base
ball park wiil be formally opened with a
gam s between Sidney aud the homo team
at three o'clock on that day will also be a
drawing feature. The new grounds are
located in the east part of the city and are
in the finest condition.
Banks Will Be Closed Saturday
Business men and others are advised
that the Alliance banks will Le closed
next Saturday, Decoration day.
Take Care of the Teachers
All members of the Benevoleut and
Fiaterual Order of Elks are earnestly
requested to be present at the lodge
rooms Friday evening of this week at
which time Dist. Dep. II. A. Schneider
will be our guest.
G. G. Hampton, Sec.
Largest Auto in Nebraska
Messrs. Shore & Beach have just
received a laige 6-cylinder. 7o-horse
power Ricketts. The largest auto ever
received at Lincoln will be at 1200 P st.
at their garage one week before delivery
to James Keeler at Alliance, Neb. We
invite all interested in automobiles to
call and see this car. Lincoln Journal:
Mr. Keeler expects to have this ma
chine in Alliance next week and will use
it in his livery business. It is the larg
est tourist car in the state aud no doubt
will attract much attention.
Long Lake People Will Celebrate
The people of Long Lake vicinity
are making pieparations to celebrate
Independence day at Nason's Grove in
a style that will awake patriotism in
the most reluctant of citizens. Elabo
rate preparations are being made, and
all kinds of appropriate amusements
will be presented. A dancing platform
will be erected, and there will,,be lem
onade and ice cream stands on the
grounds. Everybody invited, Com.
Everyone having rooms that can be
rented to teachers during the junior
normal which opens June 8 and contin
ues six weeks, should notify Miss Susie
Frazier or Supt. O. E. Phillips, not la
ter than Friday or Saturday of this
week. Telephone Miss Frazier Fiiday
or Mr. Phillips on Saturday.
D. W. Hayes, Principal.
Memorial Day Doings
The Memorial Day exercises will begin
with "first call" at 7:45. Assembly will
be blown at 8 o'clock. A meeting has been
called to assemble in the city hall Friday
evening. All Spanish-American war vet
erans are requested to attend. The pur
pose of this meeting is to work in conjunc
tion with the G. A. R. on Memorial day.
Come out and help. Committee.
J. R. Bloom, of the firm of Bloom &
Co., Omaha, arrived in the city yester
day and erected two monuments for
the King and O'Keefe families in the
Catholic cemetery. They are ine
pieces of work and give the same satis
faction that all this company's work
has in the Alliance cemeteries. Bloom
Se Co. carry a large and select stock pf
marble and granite, employ the best
w orkman in that line and have a rep
utatjon for reliability. Mr. Bloom
went to Hemingford today where he
will efefct two more monuments.
Attornuy W. G. Sfcionsoij of
ver is in the city today.
Dr. Hand war called professionally
to Hay Springs Tuesday. (
Mrs. Frank Roup of Seneca was tho
guest of C. N. Roup aud family Monday.
Miss Mary Basse of Hemingford
spent a couple of days in Alliance this
week. ,
Gregory Zuru returned last night
from Hot Springs greatly improved in
health.
Miss Madaliue Carey of Hemingford
has accepted a position iu the county
treasurer's office.
C. A. Newberry and C. O. Aspen
wall made a business trip to Sheridan
tho first of the week.
Master Eddie Conucrs went to Mars-
land yesterday on 41 to visit with rcla
tiyes for several days.
Tho Ladies' Union of tho First Pres
byterian church will meet next Wednes
day afternoon with Mrs. Overman.
Nate Hart came down from Lead
this week to spend a couple of days
with relatives and look after business
interests.,
Mrs. John Mahony left last night for
her home at Fulcrton after a pleasant
visit of two weeks with relatives and
friends iu this vicinity.
L. E. Bye has sold his interest in tho
confectionery and cigar store to Chas.
Huss who bought a half interest iu the
establishment last week,
Mr. and Mrs. Eckman left Sunday
day for North Bend iu response to a
message that their daughter, Mrs.
Frohm, was dangerously ill.
C L Taylor, E L Everett, T H Mo
Candlcss, Joseph Kaper aud L F Mc
Carthy were among the Hemingford
people iu tho city this week.
Mr. and Mrs. Herman Peters were
in from tho ranch Tuesday. They
were accompanied home by Miss Effio
Rhodes, sister of Mrs. Peters.
Rev. G. C. Jeffers of the Baptist
church goes to Bayard next Saturday
morning to give the annual decoration
day address in that city before Robin
son Post, G. A. R.
Mrs. M. F. Nolan and son Michael
and Mrs. Fred Brcunau and children
will leave tonight' for -Stuart, Iowa,
where they will spend some time with
relatives, aud friends.
Eighteen soldiers, the last of the com
panies stationed at Fort Reno, Okla..
passed through this city yesterday on
41, bound for Fort Makenzie, Wyo.,
where they will be stationed.
Mrs. Fred C. Woods returned Mon
day night from Deadwood, where she
visited with her husband for several
davs. Mr. Wood is employed at that
place for the Builiugton at present.
Miss Helen Phillips will leave Mon
day night for Omaha for a short visit
with relatives and friends. She will be
accompanied home by her sisters, Ma
bel and Elizabeth, who are now there.
F. B. O'Connor will again conduct
the baking business at his old stand,
which is being thoroughly overhauled
and will be put iu the best of condition.
He expects to be ready tor business in
a few days.
Sherman Beck returned this morning
from Deadwood where he was sum
moned last week to appear in the federal
court as a witness iu the case against
the forme, president ot the Hot Springs
bank that closed its doors during the
recent panic.
C. H. Tully returned Friday from a
trip to Denver, being accompanied to
that city by M. C. Hubbcll and James
Forbes. Mr. Tully bought about 1300
head of heifers of Hubbell, which he
will run on his ranch in Sheridan coun
ty. Messrs. Hubbell and Forbes left
Denver for Texas and New Mexico,
where they expect to buy a large num
ber of yearling steers.
Sunday at the Baptist chuch, G. C.
Jeffers, pastor: Sunday school at ten
o'clock. Subject of morning discourse.
"Battle New and Old," a sermon ap
propriate to Memorial Day. The
evening service will be addressed by
Rev. Vallow of the Methodist church,
the same being a union memorial
service, Midweek prayer service on
Thursday evening. A welcome to all
services.
Mrs. D. C. Mclutyre and daughter
Hilda departed Wednesday morning
for Spokane, Wash., where Mrs. Mo
Intyre expects to locate permanently.
They will stop euroute to visit her son
Carl at Sheridan and daughter, Mrs.
Perry at Glepdive, Mont. The Wo
man's Industrial society of .the Baptist
church tendered her a farewell recep
tion at the home of Mrs. Emery Cornu
Tuesday night when a large number of
friends assembed to bid her adieu.
Mrs. Melntvre retains her nronertv
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interests in Alliance, and hoc. many
friends hope she may decido to return
at somo fttturo timo.
Tlicro is complaint on the part of
County Assessor Sweeney that 'somo
parties in tho county have attempted
to ovado taxation on mortgages, notes,
and the liko which by law is assessable
Tho county records show tho mortgages
and it is au easy matter for the assessor
to learn who isr attempting to shirk their
obligation. A fine of 50 per cent can
be imposed for this act and those hold
ing tliis kind of paper must report it or
stand tho consequences.
J. H. Vaughan called Tho Herald up
today to advise us not to run his ad.
again, as it bt ought tho result desired
011 short notice. Mr. Vaughan wanted
a man ana wile to work on lits ranch,
and inserted a two-lino local to that ef
fect in last Thursday's issue. A man
applied tor tlic place ttio next morning
bofore Joe had breakfast, and thcro has
been a dozen applicants buicc, several
of whom first called at Tho Herald of
fice in regard to it. A little want ad.
will do tho business every time.
Something over twenty-fivo couples
gathered at tho homo of Mr, and Mrs.
Dave Briggs, about 18 miles northeast
of Alliance, one evening last week, aud
had a most enjoyable timo dancing. M.
M. Kelly of Alliance furnished the mu
sic. Assisted by Mrs. Patmorc, Mrs.
Johnson and others, Mrs. Briggs, served
a splendid luncheon, It was tho 'wee
sin a' hours" of tho morning when tho
dancers left for their respective homes,
carrying with them the recollection of
having had a most enjoyable time.
Dr. Bowman has followed tho exam
ple of two others of his profession and
invested in a vehicle that will cnablo
him to get over the roads at a faster
pace. It is a 2-cylinder machine of the
Lambert make, the same as Jas. Keel
er's smaller car, and will bo here in a
few days. There is some speculation
as to whether the bringing of so many
new machines to the county has a ten
dency to make it rain every day. Near
ly every new driver Tho Herald man
not excepted tries to jar something
loose.
Wm, Matzat returned Friday from a
trip to Montana. He purchased a sec
tion of land, part of which is under
irrigation aud all cau be irrigated, three
miles from Tuston, a town located
about twenty miles above the head of
the Missouri river. He also secured a
section of school land adjoining what
he bought. "Pete" will tako up his
residence on the laud in a few weeks
and says he expects fo live there seven
or eight years after which ho will re
turn to this county to make his per
manent home,
Social Notes.
Mrs. B. F. Bettleheim entertains
this afternoon in honor of Miss Rumer.
Mrs. Scdwick and daughter, Miss
Ethel, entertained Tuesday eveniug at
cards. Those present were Mesdames
Butler, Hunter, Barnett, Mitchell, H.
H. Bogue, Lidey, Misses Mitchell,
Bogue.
Mrs. J. F. Richards, who is soon to
depart for Portland, Oregon, was sur
prised by about thirty-five of her
friends at her home Tuesday evening."'
The intruders brought baskets well
filled with delicious eatables and a gen
eral good time was had by all.
Mrs. F. W. Harris enteitained Tues
day afternoon iu honor of Miss Florence
Rumer. The time was passed pleas
antly at cards, Mrs.t Regau being
awarded first prize' and Miss Ruiner
second. The prizes were hand-painted
plates. Refreshments were served and
a most enjoyable time was had by all
present.
Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Broome enter
tained about twenty-five couples at
their hospitable home last night, the
time being passed pleasantly with the
popular game of "500". Mrs. F. W.
Harris won the ladies prize, a dozen of
pink carnations, tied with a bow of
bride's veiling, and Dr. Betelheim
secured the gentleman's prize, a stick
pin. The prizes were presented to Mr.
Hivcly aud Miss Rumer, who are to be
married next Wednesday.
Mrs. John Wiker entertained the
"Mary Jane" club last night and about
ten couples enjoyed the hospitality of
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the Wiker Home. 1 lie game ot 500"
afforded much amusement and with
the music and calisthenic exercises
that the ladies have been practicing,
there was pleasure galore for all. Miss
Inez Hunt handled the pasteboards so
dexterously that the first prize, a pic
ture, was awarded her, and Dick Burke
came iu for the booby, a pair of over
alls, which would have fit him per
fectly twenty-six years ago. Fruit
punch served at the card tables, fol
lowed by an elegant supper at twelve,
was all that could be desired by the in
ner man. Mrs. Wiker was assisted by
her sister, Mrs. Nelson.
BUSINESS LOCALS. I
Another ono of those great big cars
of new furnituro just unloaded at Geo.
D. Darling's store, Tell him your fur
niture needs.
Wo always have money to loan on
farm land and city property.
i8-tf F. E. Reddish.
Cook wanted at once Barry House.
Try Pardy'B Cottage Bread.
Just received a car lord of fertilizer
for lawns. You'll hayc to hurry to get
some. J. Rowan. 4t.
Go to Pardy's Bakery for your Pies
aud Cakes.
Freezers and Squeezers, for Ico
Cream and Lemons. Geo. D. Darling's
store. r.
See F. E. Reddish for loans on real
estate. w, 27-tf
New comers and others changing:
place of residence should not fail to
give street and houso number to Wm.
James when wishing quick delivery on
coal. 4G-tf
Dr. Allen, dentist. Opera house blk
George D. Darling, Houscfurnisher,
has everything to furnish your home.
Go to him for your needs in this line.
Just received, a car of famous John
Dccre & Vclie buggies that will bo sold
at a sacrafice or will trade for horses.
51-tf J. R. Jordan.
Try tho new shop. Phono 498. 33-tf
Dr. Allen, dcntiBt. Opera house blk.
For Sale Good Bix-room house. In
quire of P. R. Workman, Alliance.
Dr. Allen, dentist. Opera house blk.
Let Gee. D. Darling figure your floor
covering. Ho will cut it and lay it and
save you money,
Parties desiring to build, improve or
repair, will save money by figuring with
S. C. Reck before spring work opens
UP. wx.
Pardy's Bakery is 114 West Montana
street.
The Denver Times delivered to your
house every day for 65c per month.
Leave your order at tho Bee Hive store.
Lost A largcopcn-faccd silver watch
with Elk's head on back. Return to A.
J. Macy or The Herald oflico and re
ceive reward.
For Salo Four head of Shorthorn
bulls. These arc good animals, from
the Ed. Meyers herd. May be seen at
my ranch. Wm. Welch, Bingham,
Neb. 4W
S. C. Reck wiil quote you prices on
all kiuds of mill work, tanks, screens,
Storm sash and repairwork.
Largest stock of Rugs, Carpets, Lin
oleums, Floor Oil Cloth and Mattings
in Alliance. .Geo. D. Darling,s store.
For Sale Cream separator. L. E.
Bye.
For a pleasant evening's entertain
ment go to the Crystal Picture Parlors.
Coldest refrigerator
Buy 'em of Geo. D.
The ''Alaska",
sold in Alliance.
Darling.
Building for. Sale.
I offer for sale cheap, the , frame build
ing now used for the Burlington lunch
station at Alliance, It is 20x50, covered with
cor-rugated iron and would be valuable
for many purposes. Call at Hotel North
west cafe for particulars,
23-tf T. H. Barnes.
For Rent.
The se X sec. 32, 26-49; 80 acres
broke. Inquire of W. H. Thomas.
Notice.
All parties knowing themselves in
debted to King's Place, are requested
to call aud settle at once. All accounts
not settled by May 20, will be placed
with a collector.
Special sale of muslin underwear
Regan's.
For rent furnished room, close
Inquire at Herald office.
Wanted.
at
in.
by wholesale phonograph company, one
in each county, to fill out weekly in
formation list, $ 10 to $100 monthly.
W. Williams, Chana, 111.
Watch Lost
Lost on road between F McCoy's and
Bonner, open-faced gold watch; end of
chain broken off. Reward for return to
Gene Sights or The Herald office.
Wanted Man and wife
Inquire at Herald office.
on
ranch.
23-tf
For a pleasant evening's entertain,
ment go to the Crystal Picture Parlors.
Seven-room house, city water, barn,
for rent. A. D.Rodgers. 23-tf.
Have you seen that washing machine
yet? Easiest running machine made.
Only f 7.00. At A. D. Rogers. 23-tf.
Lost Silyer watch, Elgin works, gold
stem, gold hamls, with a leather fob and
Alliance high school pin. Reward for
return to Herald office.' Elmer Reed,
23-tf