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Calico ball.
Don't miss the Calico ball.
Remember the Calico ball St. Put
rick's night at the Phelan opera house.
Mrs, Gregory Zurn slipped on the
ice ou the rear porch of her home last
Sunday breaking an arm.
Judge Steuteville of Bridgeport had
business in the metropolis yesterday
and made these headquarters a call.
The Daughters of Isabella want to
see you at the grand Calico ball at the
Phelan opera house St. Patrick's night.
Mr and Mrs. Win. Moulton's little
son has been confined to his bed suffer
ing with rheumatism for the past two
weeks.
Gregory Zurn was circulating a pe
tition yesterday for nomination to the
office of Polipe Judge for the ensuing
city election.
VVm. O'Brvan went to Alliance on
Thursday morning, where he will visit
his sister, Mrs. Dr. Copsey. Custer
County Chief.
J. L. Lamb of Diller, Nebr., and
Andrew Ipson of Harbine, Nebr., were
two Box Butte county visitors from the
south side of the state last Saturday.
J. H. Cheney of Franklin, Nebr.,
arrived in Alliance last Friday and is
planning to move here this spring. He
reports farming in full blast in the
south part of the state.
Both sides of the wet and dry con
troversy are represented in The Herald
this week. We suggest to our readers
that they read the arguments advanced
on both sides, consider the same in an
unprejudiced state of mind, and act
accordingly.
Mrs. D. W. Butler entertained a
number of her women friends at her
home last Friday evening, twenty-five
ladies being present. An elegant sup
per was served by the hostess and a
most enjoyable evening it was for
those present
Rev. J. M. Huston, pastor of the
Baptist church, left Tuesday afternoon
for Chadrou, where he is assistitig in a
series of special meetings. In his ab
sence next Sunday the pastor of the
Chadron Baptist church will preach
for him, morning and evening.
It isn't neccesary to ask you to look
at Darling's ad in this issue of The
Herald you can't look through the
paper without seeing it but we call
your attention to the fact that he has
bought out the Marks phonograph busi
ness and has one of the most complete
lines ot this class of goods to be found
in the west.
J. Vance, whohas leased a farm
west of town, arrived a few days ago
with his family from Wymore and has
taken up his residence in the city, as
there is no house on the farm which he
rented. He starts out right as a resi
dent of Box Butte county by ordering
his name placed on The Herald's sub
scription books.
Mr. and Mrs J . Ritter of Malinda
who were married at the Drake hotel in
this city February 17, were in Alliance
yesterday and made The Herald a
pleaoant call. Mr. Ritter is foreman
of the Mrs. Hay lies' ranch, thirty miles
west of Alliance, and is one of the
enterprising j'oung men of the west
side of the county.
Dr. Kraemer came in from Alliance
last Saturday night and Tuesday went
out to his Kinkaid and commenced
housekeeping in the sod mansion he
erected last fall. He is there now for
keeps and finds it a source of pleasure
and recreation after a number of years
of hard work in the practice of den
tistry. Hyannis Tribune.
Just as we are about to go to press
the Nebraska Land company wants
space for an ad. Not having time to
get their announcement in this issue,
it will appear next week, Watch for
it. Mr. McCorkle, the manager, has
done a big real estate business in this
county and says that he makes money
for three parties every time he sells a
piece of land, the seller and the buyer,
as well as the agent.
A special of Burlington officials were
in town the first of the week: Gen.
Supt. Allen, of Alliance; his clerk,
Qriggs; Supt. Weidenhamer, of Ster
ling; Chief Eng. Dai row, of Omaha;
and Trainmaster Cameron. They
stated that the tracks would be re
arranged so as to make the crossing in
direct with Center avenue. The plans
for permanent improvement include
the relocation of the depot on the east
side of the street. Mitchell Index.
The latest improved Ivers & Pond
pianos at the Bennett Co. piano store,
Alliance. ,wwwwwww.
Notice of City Election
Notice is hereby given that the regu
lar election w ill be held in the City of
Alliance on Tuesday, April G, igoq in
the upstairs of Marks' hall for the First
ward, and in the City Hall for the
Second ward, said polling places to
open at 8 o'clock a.m. and close at 7
o'clock p.m. of said day, and at which
thu following officers will be elected for
the City of Alliance for the municipal
year beginning May, 1909, and ending
May, 1910:
One Mayor.
One City Clerk.
One City Treasurer.
One Councilman for First Ward,
One Councilman for Second Ward.
One City Engineer.
One Police Judge.
Two Members of School Board.
C. C. Smith, Mayor.
W. O. Barnes, City Clerk.
Commercial Club
Does Things
The Alliance Commercial club held
its regular meeting last Monday even
ing. The president being absent, Vice
president S. K. Warrick occupied the
chair. After the reading of the min
utes by tho secretary 'the election of
officers for the ensuing year was taken
up, F. W- Harris and F. A. Piersou
acting as tellers- The three elective
officers were chosen by ballot as fol
lows: I. E. Tash, president; R. M.
Hampton, vice-president; F.W. Harris,
treasurer.
Tho reports of officers and com
mittees showed that much good work
had been done duiing the short time
that the club has been in existence.
On motion, a vote of thanks was ten
dered to County Commissioner S. C
Reck for the interest he has taken in
getting good roads for Alliance.
The subject of special interest for
the evening was the election to he held
the next day on the proposition to bond
the city to install a sewer system. The
sentiment in favor of the bonds was
practically unanimous at this meetiui;,
but fears were expressed that it might
be defeated on account of lack of in
formation by many of the voters. Ac
cordingly committees were appointed
to frame a suitable poster to be printed
the next morning, and to personally
give information to voters on the day
of election. Committee on getting up
the bills consisted of Father McNa
mara, C. A. Newberry and B. F. Gil
man. Also committees were appointed
for personal work 011 election day.
On motion of F. M. Broome, Jno.
W. Thomas was elected as delegate to
the annual meeting of the Nebraska
State Association of Commercial Clubs
to be held at Norkfolk, March the 15th
and 16th.
On motion of B- F- Gilman it was
declared to be the sense of this meet
ing that the benefits of the water sys
tem be extended to all parts of the
city at the earliest possible moment.
Homes Bereaved.
Two homes have been made sad by the
death of infants. Mr. and Mrs. P. S
Yount lost a dear little son. Resolutions
of condolence will appear in The Herald
next week.
On last Friday morning the death angel
entered the home ot Mr. and Mrs. Brower
on Toluca avenue and took their three
weeks' old babe. The funeral was held
on Saturday, conducted by Rev. Jordan.
Basket BaffBoysanquet
One of tho social events of the season
was tho banquet given lust Friday
evening1 at Kobe's cafe by the faculty
of the high school in honor of the high
school basket ball team, the champions
of western Nebraska. The members
of the team tire Philip Noher.Iohti
Shay, Camille Nohe, Paul Taylor, Lyle
Meivhirter, Fred Carlson, Cecil Smith,
Claire Meivhirter and Louis Allen. In
addition to the members of the team
there were present at the banquet
Prof, and Mrs. I). W. Hayes, Profs.
Roimund and Williams, Misses Nellie
O'Donnell, Dora Jones, Taylor, Agatha
Gregg, Fay Dean, Mary Pertmun,
Blanch Kibble, Nell Acheson, Scott and
Wirt, and the Herald editor.
The dinner served was an excellent
one, and was a credit to the Nohe cafe.
Prof. Reimund was master of ceremon
ies and proposed the toasts following
dinner in his own inimitable style.
The toasts were all well received, but
the llnal one on the program, "The
Spirit of Athletics'' by Supt. Hayes, is
worthy of special mention.
W. C. T. U. Entertainment
On account of the lectures in the
Phelan opera house on Wednesday
evening of this week, the W. C T. U.
entertainment which was to have been
given on that evening at the First
Presbyterian church was postponed
until next Tuesday evening, March 16.
The program to be given was published
last week.
Resolutions of Condolence.
Whereas, It has pleased our Heavenly
Father in his infiuite wisdom to call our
Brother Knight, Rev. Louis U. Halbe,
from the labors to which his life was con
secrated on earth to his reward in the
Grand Council ou high, and
Whereas, Alliance Council Number 975,
Knights of Columbus, has lost a well loved
and highly esteemed brother, the Holy
Church a faithful servant, his parents a
loving and dutiful sod, therefore,
Be it resolved, by Alliance Council
Number 975, Knights of Columbus, that
while yielding tn humble and sad submis
sion to the divine decree we bow our
heads in grief over the loss of our brother,
that vte extend to his parents and relatives
in a foreign country our sincere and heart
felt sympathy in this their dark hour of
sorrow and immeasurable loss and bid
them to seek consolation in the thought
that
Tliero Is no dcuth. Tho stare fio down
To rise upon sonu' fairer hliorc;
And bright In Uwiruu' Jovelwl crown
'J'liey hhlno furuvor more;
And minlou uuults them on the golden
bliort)
Ot tliul Mlunt sea wliuro nurttiigs ihiiU
bo 110 more.
Be it further resolved, that these reso
lutions be spread upon the records of the
council and that a copy thereof be sent to
our brother's parents and furnished for
publication. The Committee.
J. A. Clark Doing House Cleaning.
I wish to announce to the people of
Alliance that I am again doing house
cleaning in the good old way. Don't
forget us with your lace curtains.
Phone 596. J. A. Clark. 13.1v
G. S. Cameron, the genial trainmast
er of Sterling, Colo., culled at the
Herald otllce Tuesday long enough for
a little chat with "the boys". We are
making special effort to give our read
ers an interesting railway department,
and we are always pleased to have the
railroad boys drop into our office and
feel at home.
HEfllNGFORD HERALD.
HEMINGFORD, lJOX.ltUri'E COUNTY, NR15., MARCH II, IQOO.
Hemingford Happenings.
Mr. Clayton went to Alliance Thursday,
Mr. Jellnek went back east Thursday.
Pete Jensen went to Blair Saturday in
answer to a telegram statiug the serious
illness ot his father.
Toney Planasky is here for a visit with
relatives and friends,
Iidith Broshar came in from Canton
Friday to take a music lesson.
Mr. and Mrs Burliegh went to Craw
ford Friday coming back Saturday.
Miss Blanchard came down from Chad
ron Saturday for a short visit with her
sister Lillian, going back Sunday
Fred Mellick went to Alliance Thursday
to buy a car load of hay.
Harold Olds returned from his trip to
Chadron Friday,
A. M. Miller is sick with thn grip this
week.
Ralph Foster, a relation of WillMosher,
i.s here on a visit.
Mike Tschacher went to Alliance on the
land contest Thursday, going in favor of
Bud Thompjon.
Charley Bushnell weut to Alliance on
land business Thursday.
We hear that the bridges along the Nio
brara river are badly washed out.
The social at Mrs. Sherwood's, Friday
evening, was enjoyed by all
Mrs. Bresee and daughter are hero ish
ing with Mrs. Dr. Little.
Mr. Pitman, from the east, has bought
land out near the old David Paul place.
K. Jensen, a foreigner, is here looking
for a location.
The Western Telegraph car is hero set
ling new poles and stringing new wires
There were quite a few out to attend
the sale of O J. Moo. Had it not been
for the heavy snow, the crowd would have
undoubtedly been much larger.
Two of the Hansen children and Olive
Moe had quite an upset near Emory Ab
ley's place. No one was hurt but they
lost everything they had in the buggy in
cluding seventy dollars in cash.
John Curran made a business trip to
Alliance Monday.
Mr. Dueker and George Severson were
here from Malinda, going back Wednesday.
Mr. Julian came up from Alliance Tues
day. The Reading Circle meeting was held
Jiere Saturday. Quite a number of teach
ers were present.
Notice the eighth grade examinations
are to be held here March 18, 19 and 20,
John Hollinrake came from Iowa Tues
day lo see his mother who is very low.
Ruth Conltlen, who is attending St. Ag
nes' Academy in Alliance, came up Satur
day to visit with home folks over Sunday,
I'ord and Ottis Bass had mute a law
suit here Friday and Saturday.
Mrs. E. A. Wells got a telegram stating
that her brother was dead in Edyville, la.
Martin Solbsrg went to Ainsworth on
business.
Roy Peterson is loading a car of house
hold goods to go to Crawford this week.
Frank Vaughn went to Alliance Sunday.
Rev. Kuhler's little children are quite
sick with pneumonia.
Frank Nagelschnieder went to Ardmore
Saturday returning Monday.
C. J. Wildy sold his lumber yard to
some folks from Denver but we failed to
hear their names.
Chester Olden, from Marsland, is work
ing for C, J. Wildy a couple of mooths.
The Hemingford central office is going
to be treated to a new switch-board.
The temperance lecture at the Congre
gational church, Friday evening, had a
large attendance.
Gene Rustin went to her home iu Lin
coln Monday.
The Alva Green lecture which was post
poned three weeks ago was held at the
school house Monday evening.
Mrs. Jones and son returned from their
trip Tuesday.
Miss Stewart, who has been east teach
ing, came home Tuesday, going out to her
home at Canton today.
Alvah Green is going to show at the
school house Monday evening, March 8.
Mr. McCorkle was here from Alliance,
Monday.
Charley Lock wood was in from Canton
altera load of supplies Tuesday.
There are several land buyers here
Mrs. Henry Brus and Henry Rose were
in town shopping Wednesday.
Public Sale
Having disposed of my farm, I will offer
at public auction the following propjrly at
mv place, th miles north and 3 miles east
of Hemingford, Nebr., Monday, March 15,
1909, commencing at 10 a. m. free lunch
at noon." Ten head of cattle, consisting of
8 young cows and 2 heifers, 5 of these
cows will be fresh soon. Four head of
horses 1 gelding five jears old, 1,200 lbs.,
1 mare lour years old, 1,200 lbs ; 1 mare 3
years old, and 1 mare 12 years old. Two
brood sows, eligible to record. Three sets
of harness-i a heavy Concord, 3! inch
tugs, nearly new; 1 single harness, I car
riage, 1 spring wagon, I lumber wagon,
nearly new, 1 ridtng-plow with breaker
attachment, 1 Jno. Deere breaking plow,
one cultivator good as new) 1 disc, one
3-section harrow cart attached, one mow
ing machine, one hay .rack and a lot of
household goods, one folding bed, one iron
bed, couch, chairs, table, stove, cabinet,
sewing machine new, incubator and many
other articles. Terms eight months' lime.
10 per cent interest, good bankable note,
2 per cent ofl for cash, sums under $10,
cash. ELMER ROWLAND.
Col. Wm, Foskkt, Auctioneer.
K. L. Pierce, Clerk. i3-:w
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Hemingi-ord, Nebraska
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MtfAt.NOTItil'.'
In the Oomity Court or Hot Hutte County,
Jsobrnskit.
, In the mutturof the estate of K Vulttr
Merrick, decvuii-d.
Mute of Nqbrnikn, I .
Hux llutto County. ""
To nil prions InUwstod In the estate of
E. Walter llorrlok, iIivmhciI.
You are hereby notified Unit on tlio loili day
of March. HW, Lusi'tio Hitrlon. nilliiliilitrMor.
Willi the will annexed, of the estute of K. Wal
ter derrick, deceased, lllcd iu said court Ills
tllial account ni mild udliillllstiator, with tho
will Riincxrd. mid Unit ild llnal iiccount will
lie heard n Urn Sin! diiy of April, HW, lit the
hour of 0 o'clock s m. nt tho county court
room In tho nlty of Alliance. In siild county;
mid j-ou am liciohv cited to appear nt thn Unto
mid pliicoalKivodcdcnatpd. mid show einto. If
such exists, why said account should not bo
nllowed. It Is hereby ordered that said Uukpiio
Itiirton, administrator, with the will annexed,
Klio notice to all lvorsons Intcnvsttui In said ca
tnip by caiislnR it copy of this order to bo pub
lished to The Alliance Herald, a nowspiipor
printed and published Iu sulci county, for three
successive weeks prior tti the dato set for
heiirliiL'.
lwtcd this 10th dar of March. HW.
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I,. A. Ilmiiiv.
County Judge.
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In the County Court of Ho llutto county,
.Nebraska. ,
In the mutter of the ostato of Luvlnla A.
derrick deceased.
Suite of NehiusUii. I .
Mux llutto County. fs
.To nil persons Intoiostf-d tit tho estate of
I.iivlnlu A. llerrlc.lt, deceiiscdt
You nie horcby not tiled that on tho loth
dny of March, won. Kilueno llurtos, mlinlnl
otnitor of tint fstnto of l,;ivlnln A. derrick,
deceased, flhsl In said court his llnal account
nssuld administrator, ami that sold final ac
count will ho heard ou the u'nd day of April
11W, nt the hour of 10 o'clock a.m. 11 1 the coun
ty court room In thn city of Alllnuco, In mild
county ; mid jttu are hereby cited lo appear at
the time and plnco above dnshruatcd, and
show cause, If such exist, why said account,
should not bo nllowed. It Is licrehy ordered
that said Hiono llurton. administrator, lvo
notice to all persons interested In said ostato
by cimslnp a copy of this order to bo published
In Lhe Alliance Herald, a newspaper printed
and piiblishd iu snld county, for three suc
cessive weeks prior to tho date sot for hearing.
Dated this loth day tit .March HW,
Ij. A. Hmirv,
, WL , County Judite.
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LEGAL NOTICK.
In the County Court of Ilox Uutte county,
Nebrusku.
In thn matter of tho estate ot (Justaf Jensen,
deceased.
Mttltll i9 ViiliPlmbii 1
Hex Uutte County! J8
To nil persons Interested In
thu estate of
uustat Jensen, upccuhpu:
You nro hercbritottned that on tho 10th dny
of March, 1DU, Robert (Iraham, executor, of
the estate of Uustnf Jensen, deceased, Hied In
said court Ids final account as said executor,
and that snld final account will lx heard 011
tliM'Jml day of April, HW, at the hour of ID
11 clock a.m. at tho county court room In the
city of Alliance, In said county; mid you nre
hereby clled to appear at thetimennd place
above designated, and show cause, If miy such
exist, why said account should not bo allowed.
It is hereby ordered that said Itobert (indium,
executor, jrlvo notice to all persons Interested
Iu said estalo by causing 11 eojiy of this order
to bo published In The Allfaiico dciuld, h
newspaper printed and published in said
couuty, for three successive weeks prior to
thn date set for bearing.
Dated this 10th dny of Murch joon.
U. A. liKitnv.
. tsuu.l County Judge,
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5HUKIITS SALi:
Hy vlrturoof 1111 order of sale Issued by the
Clerk of the District Court ot Hex llutto
County, Nebraskn, upon a decree of foreclos
ure rendered by said court In favor of John
O'ICeere, In au action therein, wherein said
John O'Keefe Is plulutlir nnd ltolxrt Curry,
Mrs. Curry, wife of defendant, Itobert Curry,
first real name unknown, are defendants, I
will on Monday tho 12th day of April. HOT, at 1
o'clock I. M. on said day at the West door of
the courthouse In Alliance, Ilox llutto County,
Nobraskti, Bell the following described real es
tate to-wlt: The South Knst Quarter of Section
33, Township S0,ot ltnnge 50. In Ilox Ituttn Coun
ty, Nebraska, at,publlc auctilm. to the highest
bidder, for cash, to satisfy said order of sale
In tho sum ot $752 K", and coBts taxed at (St. 10,
mid taxes for the year 100, taxed util.54. and
accruing cost nnd Interest 00 said 75i8o. nt
ten per cent per annum from February 0, 1P09.
I'lrst publication .March 11, 1IW.
At- lYiKErt, mienir,
William Mitchell, Attornoy
for I'lalntlff.
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BUSINESS LOCALS.
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State agency for Auto pianos. Hear
them play at the Bennett Co. piano
store, Alliance.
Dr. Allen, dentist. Opera house blk.
Wanted A good, reliable man to
sell lea and coffee at once. Grand
Union Tea Co., Omaha, Nebr.
Few choice Leghorn cockerels for sale
Eggs, Si per setting. Call or write B. H.
Perry.024 Box Butte Ave. .Alliance. 4-17
Persons who have odd jobs of work
that they wish done promply, call on
S. Gliddcn, phone 58, and they will be
served satisfactorily. tf
We always have money to loan on real
estate security. F. E. Reddish. 8-tf
Dr. Allen, dentist. Opera house blk.
Dr. Allen, dentist. Opera house blk.
Packard pianos, Liudeiuaii nianos.
i Kurtzmanu pianos, Harvard pianos,
bterling pianos, Rahler & Campbell
pianos and many other standard makes
at the Bennett Co. store. Alliance.
COL IV. 11. MET
Auctioneer
Hemingford, Neil
Makes a specialty of stock sales. Mat
ters pertaining to general auctions
carefully attended to. Dates for
sales may be made at The Alliance
Herald office. Satisfaction guaranteed
Funerals
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I HAVE landseekers coming by the score
in a short time. If you want quick sale
and good terms come to me. Will sell
your tract, no matter whether large or
small.
Hemingford is located in the central part of W
Box Butte county. Reached by good roads ,
from all directions. The ideal place to &
trade. mi.
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Bargains in
INSURANCE
We now have a $2,500 Clothing Stock which we can
exchange for land
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HEHINGFORD, NEBR.
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c Dealer in
Hardware,
implements
Just getting In two cars of all the latest
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