i LOCAL PARAGRAPHS. LOCAL PARAGRAPHS. Miss Annette Joy returned to her borne in Michigan today. Roy Spacht returned homo from tho stato university last Thursday. J. W. Guthrie was a Crawford busi ness visitor the first of the week. Chicago has no "edge" on Alliance. We've got a circus, too, this week. Guy Lockwood went to Omaha yes tcrday morning to visit his family for a few days. Joseph Hendricks bad a valuable horse killed by lightning 'last Thursday afternoon. H. P. Larson and family are making a' tour of the Pacific coast. They left Alliance last Thursday. Tomorrow will be a bigger day in Al liance than the Fourth of July for the majority. It is circus day. Mrs. M. F. Nolan and son Michael returned Sunday from a visit of two weeks with relatives at Stuart, Iowa. Mrs. C. W. Smith, who has been ill for some time, has so far recovered as to be able to go to the ranch for the summer. Jas. Heeler's new auto arrived Sat day and it is a "hummer," sure enough. It is the Rickctts make, 7o-horse power and carries seven passengers. Jack Riordan came up trom Grand Island Sunday to visit with friends. He told of much rain and cyclonic-like weather in that part of the state. The W. C. T. U. will meet Tuesday afternoon. June 23, with Mrs. J. W. Reed. Program to be conducted by Mrs. Reed. Supt. of railroad work. Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Hively returned yesterday from their honeymoon trip, which included a visit to New York, Washington and other eastern cities. Ex-Conductor H. McClellan, of Lin coln, was in the city Tuesday attending to business matters. He had been up in the Hills and was on his way home. The demand for advertising space in Tho Herald is so great this week that we are compelled to trim every news item to the smallest possible dimensions, and throw the bones away. Mrs. J. G. Beck returned last Thurs day from Lincoln, where she had been to witness the graduation of her daugh ter Inez. Inez and her sister Hazel are now with relatives in Iowa. Clarenco Brunell and Miss Erna Mar tin were married at Lincoln this week. Mr. Brunell is an employee of Miller Bros., and his bride is an estimable young lady of this city. Congratula tions. I. O. CooDer came down from Sheri dan last week and in company with, Airs, cooper anu tlieir son lett Monday morning forDeadwood,'Spearnsh and other points iu the hills before they re turn to their home. CoL E. T. Westervelt, of tho Scotts bluff Republican, was one of tho "big" men who attended tho stockmen's meet ing last week, but as he neglected to pav Tho Herald a fraternal call, we will ignore his presence in the city. W. P. Miles, Sidney's well known at torney, Bpent a few days in the city re cently on legal business. Mr. Miles re ports all business flourishing in Sidney and says a great many new settlers am coming to that section of the country. Dorothy, the eleven-year old daugh ter of Nels Peterson, a ranchman who resides about eleven miles northeast of Alliance, was thrown from a horse last Friday aud sustained a dislocated elbow and a fracture of the arm above the elbow. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Kimberling, Miss Kimberling and two small children, Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Snyder aud daugh ter of Broken Bow were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. S. K. Warrick yesterday. The visitors will leave tomorrow for a trip to Colorado. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. A. Mollring en tertained five couples at supper at the Northwest cafe Tuesday evening, their guests being Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Marks, Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Broome, Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Barker. Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Andrews, Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Schlupp. Mrs. A. F. Miller and son Charles drove down from tho ranch north of Hcmiugford on Tuesday and visited a couple of days with her daughter, Mrs. L. H. Mackoy. This was Mrs. Miller's first visit to Alliance and she was sur prised at its metropolitan appearance. The little baby of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Deitleiu was bitten by a dog last Sat urday afternoon and quite badly lacer ated about the face. Prompt treat ment by Dr. Hand relieved the little one, and the dog, well, Mr. Deitlcin soon had two gun shot holes through him as big as a hat. Col. Lundeen returned Sunday morn ing from York, where he was visiting for several days. He had the pleasure of attending the Bryan meeting there last Friday and being present at the banquet given in the evening by tho la dies of the Episcopal church. Fully ten thousand people were in attendance at the speech of the great commoner. Harry Jordan, who has been con nected with the Jordan Hardware com pany at Gordon, is now associated with his father in the carriage business in this city. This establiphment is turn ing out first-class work and lots of it. A specialty is made of the manufacture of spring wagons and ranch buggies, all kinds of repairing and painting and satisfaction is guaranteed. Mr. Jordan sr., has had torty years experience in carriage and wagon making and some vehicles are now 'n uae here which he made twenty years ago. The frm .will soon ; enlarge its 'shop for a rapidly in creasing busiucss. 1 J. L. McNamara was tho happiest, man in Allianco last Sunday when ho received a telegram from Omaha with the information that he was the father of a 1 2-pound girl. This is Joe's sec ond daughter and he says he has hopes ot helping out some of Alliance's bach elors yet if they don't get a better move on themselves, While he did not men tion any names it is supposed that he had in mind Frank Brcnnan, Harry Thielc, John Adams and Sam Burchcll. Bast Ball Doings. The Alliance hall team will play ball at Crawford July 1 and Ft. Robinson the 2d. Efforts are being made to se cure a game at this place with the Broken Bow team on July 4 and 5. The Boston Bloomers will play the Alliance team here July 15 and 16. HEMINGFORD Postmaster W. F. Wnlker, Kill tor. Mrs. H. L. Bushnell is on tho sick list this week. Mr. and Mrs. Costly returned from Chadron Tuesday night, Byron Fnskct, from tho Sioux coun try, was tradiug in town last week. Mr. Mclntire is doing the night trick for the B. & M. ut this station now. Miss Irene and Master Harry Staggs were in from Sioux county the first of tho week. Dent Piper and O. J. Scrihner went to Girard Monday lo repair tho tele phone lines. W. B. Millett went to Crawford last week, where he has a position in Moy er's drug store. Miss Glen Mounts returned to her home last Saturday, after a week spent with friends here. Mrs. Rustin came in on 44 Sunday morning from Lincoln for a visit with friends and relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Iodence drove in from the ranch Wednesday to do some trad ing and call on friends. Ira Scribner, Dick Marsh and Roy Woods took in the stockmen's meeting at Alliance last Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Will Johnson are en joying a visit with relatives who arrived the middle part of the week. John Moe, who has been attending school at Albert Lea, Minn., returned last Saturday looking hale and hearty'. Mr. and Mrs. C, A. Rowland and son Guilford drove down to Alliance Tues day and spent a few days with friends. .Miss Sadler, who has been visitingH with the family of Rev. Douglas, took her departure the latter part of last weejc, Roy Hickey was taken to Hot Springti, S. D.. Monday, in the hope that the baths would benefit him. He has beerfJ confined to his home for several weeks with rheumatism. Earl Foskct nccbtm pauicd him. t C, J. Wildy is getting tho material on the ground for the new residence which ho expects to have built during the summer. Misses Clara Burri and Gladys Bur leigh Sundaycd at their home, return ing to their work at tho junior normal Monday morning. Will Curry has ercrted a now wind mill at his rcsidcuco in the south part if town which adds much to tho looks and comfort of the home. Miss Bertha Burleigh returned from her claim last Thursday. She expects to spend tho greater part of the summer on her claim near Lakeside. Willio Walker and a playmate ran together with considerable force Tues day, in consequence of which Willie has a black eye and bruised face, Misses Dollio Pierce and Maymo Mil ler aud O. I. Scrihner drove down to Alliance on Friday to attend the stock men's meeting, returning Saturday. Miss Parkyn came up from Allianco Monday and went out to her claim near Canton Tuesday. She has been mak ing some extensive improvements on her claim this spring. Mrs. Sherwood and Mrs. Fred Nco land and children returned from Coun cil Bluffs last week, where thoy had been called to he with the brother and father during his last illness. Tho Journal family enjoyed a visit with Mrs. Burleigh's sister a few days the latter part of the week. Mrs. Bur leigh accompanied the sister to her home at Lakeside Monday morning. Tell Us About It. This paper can glvo all tho local nows only as our frlonda loiul us their co-operation. If anyouo visits you, If you contemplate leaving town, if you boo or hoar or do anything out of tho ordinary day's routine, toll us about It, that wo may tell tho public. Cap t. Akers. Will tOrate Capt. W. R. Akers has been secured to deliver tho Fourth of July oration in this city on tho Fo'urth of July and tho Alliance brass band will furnish the music. Five - rom house rent. Q, W. Jones. for Krug oxtra pale beer, $4.50 per case, pints or quarts; 1,20 back for empties. Luxub, 5.35 ppr case, 5 1.20 back for empties. Good whiskoy, 3 a gallon; better whiskoy $4 per gallon. F. O. B. Bridgeport, Neb. Address I. P. Fowl Bton, Bridgeport, Neb. 24-4 ! Let tho lohn Hacuo comnanv drum on your tin and galvanized iron work; also plumbing aud heating. For Sale An extra good four-year old dark brown Percheron stallion. Enquire at tho Phillips livery barn or address J, A. Kcegan, Allianco. at Tho John Hague Co., hardwaro,hcat ing and plumbing, also tin and galvan ized work. mvixi We always give you the Most of the Best for the Least W. C. Hibbs, MgL For Rent A 4-rooin house quire at Herald office. In- Forty acres of hay land to Ioase. For further particulars inquire of P. J. Nolan. aG-tf Take Notice. All persons indebted to Everett Cook are requested to pay at once. Account8 not settled by May 20, will be placed in tho hands of a collector. Watch Lost Lost on road between F McCoy's and Bonner, open-faced gold watch; end of chaiu broken off. Reward for return to Gene Sights or Tho Herald office. Notice. All parties knowing themselves in debted to King's Place, arc requested to call and settle tit once. All accounts not settled by May 20, will be placed with a collector. Don't forget that Jordan & Son do fiist-class carriage painting, and car riage and wagon repair work. 27-tf Estrayed. From my premises 10 miles north of Alliance, June 14, one black mare, weight about rtoo lbs,,Eeycn years old, branded 8 (blurred) on right shoulder, fresh wire cut on right hind foot above anklcv Liberal reward for return or information leading to recovery. .. , ' P, H. DiLp:?, ,,. I Alliance, Neb. BUSINSLbdALS. 1 Wo always have money to loan on farm land and city property. i8-tf F.E. Reddish. Try Pardy's Cottage Bread. Go to Pardy's Battery for your Pies and Cakes. Sea F. E. Reddish for loans on real estate. -wwrw 27't Dr. Allen, dentist. Opera houBoblk' Just received, a car of famous John Deere & Velio buggies that will be sold at a sncrafico or will trade for horses. 5i'tf J. R. Jordan. Try tho new shop. Phono 498. 33-tf Dr. Allen, dentist. Opera houso blk. For Sale Good six-room house. In quire of P. R. Workmau, Alliance. Dr. Allen, dentist. Opera houso blk. Pardy's Bakery is 114 West Montana street. Tho Denver Times delivered to your houso every day for 650 per month. Lcavo your order at tho Bee Hive store. For Sale Four head of Shorthorn bulls. These are good animals, from tho Ed. Moyers herd. May bo seen at my ranch.- Wm. Welch, Bingham, Neb. 4W Special salo of muslin underwear at Regan's. Have you tried Nohe's bread? 26-tf Tho John Hague Co. Windmills, Pumps and Hardware. Seven-room house, city water, barn, for rent. A. D.Rodgers. 23-tf. Havoyou seen that washing, machine yet? Easiest running machine made. Only S7.00. At A. D. Rogers. 23-tf. For a pleasant evening's entertain ment go to tho Crystal Picture Parlors. Lost Silver watch, Elgin works, gold stem, gold hands, with a leather fob and Allianco high schqol pin. Reward for return to Herald office. Elmer Reed. 22-tf Don't forget that Jordan & Son do first-class carriage painting and car riago and wagon rppair work. 27-tf Dog Owners, Take Noticel Tho official dog catcher will start out on next Monday jnorqing to" gather in all animals that have not the regulation collar. Owners ofcanines are hereby notified to see to it that they have pro vided with the law in this respect. f , B border of Mayor Smith. BIG DUMP SALE W B & aims Rumer's entire stock thrown on the market at half-price until JULY A. Sale to take place in building recently occupied by Lockwood & Co. EZfk Men's suits in blues and blacks, grays, jtJ 1 browns, checks and stripes. T A Tn f 1 C Regular price $8 to $30. Our price 4't ,u p I U 1 Cl Youth's suits. Regular &) K(ml Kf IDU price $5 to $15. Sale price p.dU J.dU ff Pairs Hen's Pants. jUU Worth $2.50 to tf 1 O E r Q $6. Sale price J i jZO iJi 100 Felt and straw hats, price 39c Stetson Hats. .50 tO $3S0 50 Dozen Linen Collars, 5Cand IOC All our Ladies' Skirts, Spring Jackets, Silk Skirts, Wool Skirts and Underskirts will go on sale at tiist one-half regujar price Thousands of yards of Dress Silks, cotton and wool dress goods will be included in this sale We have thousands of yards of Ribbons, Laces and Embroideries that will be sold at just one half price you pay elsewhere 1Cf Parasols and umbrellas almost at your "" own price ALL Dress Trimmings, Buttons and Yeilings on sale at less than half price All Ladies', Children's and Men's Shoes at Factory Prices w. D RUMER ' i - ' ' Remember this sale lasts until July 4 only At Lockwood's old stand