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VOLUME XVI,
ALLIANCE. BOX BUTTE COUNTY, NEBRASKA THURSDAY, MARCH 25, 1909
NUMBER" 15
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Our successful experience of nearly
a score of years enables us to claim the
title of banking experts, and we cordi
ally invite your' account on our merits;
The First National Bank
of Alliance.
Millinery
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Mrs. Simmons'
Millinery Store
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BUSINESS LOCALS
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Dr. Allen, dentist. Opera house blk.
I am now ready to make contracts
for cement work to be done as soon as
the weather will permit. John Ped
erson. .ww,
Barred Plymouth Rock eggs for
hatching. Good fresh eggs for Si.oo
for 15; $7.00 per 100. H. P. Larsen,
Antioch, Nebr. i4'7w
"Ctiickering & Sons" pianos the
genuine, made in Boston, on display and
for sale at the Bennett Co. piano store,
Alliance. wwwwww
Few choice Leghorn cockerels for sale
Eggs, $1 per setting. Call orwrite B. H.
Perry,924 Box ButteAve., Alliance. 417
Persons who have odd jobs of work
that they wish done promply, call on
S. Glidden, phone 58, and they will be
served satisfactorily. tf
Dr. Allen, dentist. Opera house blk.
Packard pianos, Lindeman pianos,
Kurtzmann pianos, Harvard pianos,
Sterling pianos, Kahler & Campbell
pianos and many other standard makes
at the Bennett Co. store, Alliance.
Young married man wants -position
on stock ranch. Experienced in hand
ling all kinds of stock Call at J. F.
Clinebell's Pantatorium. 14H
The latest improved Ivers & Pond
pianos at the Bennett Co. piano store,
Alliance. ,wwwwwwwww.
Wanted Renters for two potato
farms near Alliance. Nebraska Land
Compauy.
Man of wide knowledge in the hand
ling of horses wants horses to break
through the coming season ;will handle
all horses at your ranch. 1 break hor
ses of all bad habits. Prices reasonable
and all work guaranteed. Address
William Russom, Alliance, Nebr. i4tf
Eighty acres for rent five miles south
of Hemingford. Small grain. Nebras
ka Land Company.
Wanted-
-Nursing to do,
Phone 503.
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Eighty acres for,rent two and one
half miles southwest of Berea. Ne
braska Laud Co. 14-tf
Dressmaking at 303 East Wyo. St.
A good four room cottage for sale at
a bargain. Well located. See B. F,
Gilmaii for particulars. 15.2W
Wanted A purchaser for a real
enap. Must be taken at once. Will
make $800 in go davs. Call and see
the Nebraska Land' Co. 14-tf.
Continues
as
in weather matters
A wise provision
discomforts attending
some strong, reliable
Opening j
SATURDAY, March 27
for ii IMctnre Itnt with trimmings tints,
m None can compote with Mrn. J, Simmons' line.
ImnorU'd Millions of cUtiiMi-Kt hue.
Vnile up In lia)Ls ttntt will Just tuit joa.
Ho Mire to wall for our Oiioiilntf jrrumV
With the finest dKplity m every lmml,
Mrs. H. Simmons' Millinery lends them nil,
We nro plcisod to show Koods.bo suru and cull.
Wanted Teams to do breaking in
different parts of the county. Call and
see us at once. Nebraska Land
Co. 14-tf.
Wanted A cottage. 5 or 0 rooms,
nice neighborhood. Call or address
W. C. English, 404 Box Butte Ave.
Bennett Piano Co.
New "Edison" records for April will
be on sale Monday, March 29th.
Geo. D. Darling.
For Sale Extra good Percheron
stallion, six years old; weight ,1800
pounds. J. A. Keegan. tf
For Sale Quarter section of good
unimproved land; will sell cheap if
taken before April 15th. P. O. box
961, Alliance, Nebr. tf
High grade, second hand organ for
sale. Inquire of Geo. D. Darling. 15-2
For Sale Seed oats and barley.
1 mile east of cemetery. J, A. Keegan.
Wanted A
sell tea and
Union Tea Co.
good, reliable man to
coffee at once. Grand
, Omaha, Nebr.
The Order of the Eastern Star will
hold a special meeting for initiation
next Tuesday night, the 30th.
Geo. J. Burke, chief clerk in the
Superintendent'3 office, has been trans
fened to a like position at Sheridan.
Geo. is one of the pioneers of this
county, having been located in Alliance
for the past sixteen years, working for
the Burlington all that time. He has
a host of friends here who hate to see
him leave, but all wish him well in his
new location.
The special matinee at the Crystal
last Saturday afternoon was well at
tended by the children and an enjoy
able time was had by all. W. O.
Barnes' boy was the lucky winner of
the mitt and ball and Mildred Graham
won the doll. Another similar matinee
will be given next Saturday.
Chancellor Wm. J. Davidson preach
ed at the Methodist church last Sun
day morning to an interested audience.
This brought him an immense crowd
at the opera house Sunday evening.
Every seat in the opera lionse was
filled and some were turned away.
Chancellor Davidson is an eloquent
speaker and his speech was interrupted
time and time again by bursts of ap
plause. The large chorus, which was
seated on the stage, is said to have
been the largest ever seen in Alliance,
consisting of nearly one hundred per
sons. I. E. Tash introduced Chancel
lor Davidson with a few well timed re
marks. The High School orchestra
furnished the music. The "drys"
seem much encouraged by the good
showing made at this nitrting.
State Association
of Commercial Clubs
The fifth annual convention of the
Nebraska State Association of Com
mercial Clubs convened at Norfolk,
March 15th and 16th. The opening
session convened in the city hall Mon
day evening, H- M. Bushnell of Lin
coln, state president, occupied the
chair throughout the convention and
acted as toast master at the banquet
tendered by the Norfolk Commercial
Club Tuesday evening. Addresses of
welcome were delivered by J, D. Stur
geon, mayor of Norfolk, and A L.
Killian, president of the Norfolk Com
mercial Club, which were responded to
by John W. Thomas, representing the
Alliance Commercial Club.
Committees were appointed as fol
lows:
Committee on recommendations
made in officers' reports and on the
proposed amendment to the articles of
association: . John W. Thomas, Al
liance; A. R. Perry, Auburn; L. W.
Gorton, Chadrou; W. A. Prince, Grand
Island; W. A. Selhck, Lincoln; K S.
Thompson, Albion; P. Pill, Randolph.
Committee on resolutions: E. R.
Gurn'ey, Fremont; E. J. McVann, Om
aha W. S. Whittcn, Lincoln; C L.
Maclay, Wahoo; George R. Wycoff,
Madison.
Committee on the location of the
next meeting: J. E. McClary, Auburn;
B. E. Hart, Central City; John Zim
merman, Seward; Adolph Held, Hoi
dregde; David "Cole, Omaha; A. B.
Christian, York; W, S. Gillam, Chad
ron. "The Business Value of Summer
Chautauquas" was the Bubject of a
talk by the president of the Kidpath
Chautauqua System.
On Tuesday Mayor Henry Schuff ot
Grand Island presented an excellent
paper on "Uniform System of Ac
counting for Cities aud Towns," and
A. B. Christian of York gave an in
structive address on "Paving in Cities
of Intermediate Size." One of the
most interesting and probably the most
profitable parts of the program was the
reports from representatives on what
the clubs are doing and have done.
Officers elected for the ensuing year
arc: H. M, Bushnell, Lincoln, presi
dent; Frank 'Kerscnbrok,., Columbus,
secretary; F. S. Thompson, Albion,
treasurer. Columbus gets next year's
convention,
The convention closed with a ban
quet "at which toasts were responded
to as follows: "Progress of the State,"
Gov. A. C. Shallenberger; "Mutual
Prosperity," A. L. Mohler, general
manager of Union Pacific R. R.; "Con
servation of Nebraska's Resources,"
Prof. E. W. Hunt, field representative
of the Nebraska State University;
"The Work 01 the Inter-State Com
merce Commission," E. E. Clark,
Washington, D. C
Obituary
On Saturday last, Mrs. Olive Jane
(Wyman) Fletcher, the wife of Mr.
Nelson Fletcher, passed on into the
life of which death is but the gateway.
This passing. marks the close of a
long varied and useful period of life,
which was begun the 27th of August,
1833 at Augusta, Muiue At the age
of eighteen in the year 1851, she moved
to Oshkosh. Wis., and there on the
first of January, 1855, she was married
to Mr. Nelson Fletcher. Six children
were born to them, but four died in
infancy and were buried in Oshkosh.
The two who lived moved with them to
Thayer county in the year 1878-
The son, William Fletcher, attended
the State University and read law un
der one of Omaha's well known attor
neys. He then went to Montana,
where he practiced tor some seven or
eight years. At the time of the dis
covery of gold at Nome, Alaska, he de
cided to try his fortune there, but was
taken sick and died at Nome in Jan
uary, 1 go 1.
The daughter, Miss Nellie, came to
Alliance with her parents in 1888,
when Mr, Fletcher was among the first
to buy lots and build. She became ill
after a year or two and died in 189 1 at
San Jose, Cali., whither her mother
had taken her in hope of her recovery.
Mrs. Fletcher's death was a great
shock to all of her many friends. She
waB taken with a heavy cold on her
lungs the night of Sunday the 14th,
which developed rapidly into pneumon
ia. Thursday she sank into a state of
coma and she breathed her last at one
o'clock Saturday afternoon, the 20th.
The funeral service was held at the
home on Monday afternoon at two
o'clock. Many of the business houses
of the city closed in respect to her.
Rev. Frederick Graves read the burial
office, and a choir composed of Mrs,
C. C. Smith, Miss Bernice Kridel
baugh, Mr. Welch and Dr- Bettelheim
sang three appropriate hymns. There
were many noral tributes from friends
and from societies, to which Mrs.
Fletcher belonged.
Besides her husband, Mrs. Fletcher
leaves a sister, Mrs. Ford of Oshkosh,
and a niece, Miss Emma Soules. who
has been a most faithful companion to
her for some years past.
The bereaved ones have the sym
pathy of all and The Herald joins in
extending them its heartfelt sympathy.
Palace Livery Barn
Changes Hands
A deal was consummated last Mon
day! whereby H. P. Coursey took po
session of the livery stock in the Palace
barn. Mr. Smith retains the building,
leasing the same to Mr. Coursey, Mr
Coursey has been in this section of the
country for the past two years, having
farmed near Hemingford the last year.
Mr. Smith wishes to thank the public
for their liberal patronage and trusts it
will be extended to his successor. Wo
arc pleased to state further that Mr.
bmith is going to remain in Alliance
devoting his time entirely to the horse
business.
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Musical Opening a
Great Success
The Bennett Company's opening last
Saturday was a grand success. Their
display of musical instruments was the
finest ever seen in, this part of Nebras
ka. The High School orchestra fur
nished choice music. Tho attendance
was more than three hundred, The
uffair produced a most favorable im
pression aud marks an opoch in the pi
and business in Alliance and western
Nebraska, The Herald is delighted
with the beginning that this company
is making here with tho prospects for
success. Since the opening last Satur
day they have received another car
load of pianos.
Off to thelSy South'
The prince of good fellow b, T. J.
O'Keclc, former editor of The Herald,
is on his southern trip. He will visit
Ro3wcll, N. M., aud will take in the
Panhandle and gulf coast country of
Texas. He may take a trip to old
Mexico, going as far as to the city of
Mexico, and also Florida and Cuba.
His plans include a visit to Los Angeles
in April and returning home in com
pany with his sister, Miss Mary O'Keefe,
who is now there. '
Tom's purpose is to have a thorough
outing and rest up from work while ho
is gone, but will again take up his pen-
ci$ong enough tp jot down some of
the most interesting incidents of his
journey for publication in The Herald.
Wo sincerely wish linn a splendid time
and are confident that ho will have it-
Obituary
Ernest Pannwitz, one of the pioneers
of this country, passed away at the
home of Christ Bonness, southeast of
Alliance, last Monday, at the age of
nearly eighty-four years. He was a
native of Germany, but for many years
had resided in this country. The fun
eral services were conducted by Rev.
J. L. Vallow at the residence of the
deceased's son, Ernest Pannwitz,
northeast of Alliance, and the remains
were interred in Greenwood cemeterv.
The Herald extends condolence to the
sorrowing relatives and friends.
LOCAL PARAGRAPHS.
lV"','AAAWWAArA.
Mrs. Sanborn was ill last week.
Dr, Kreamer is back from his home
stead near Hyanfiis.
William King was in Alliance for a
couple of days last week.
Mrs. H. P. Holt, now living in Lin
coln, is visiting hero with relatives.
Postmaster Walker of Hemingford
made Alliance a visit last Wednesday.
Geo. W. Jones is again able to be
out after a somewhat protracted ill
ness. J. M.Diueenof Madison registered
into Alliance on No. 41 yesterday
morning.
The Horace Bogtl store has se
cured the service of Miss Ruth Hager
as saleslady.
Mrs. Martin, living in Guernsey,
Wyo., is making Mrs. Franklin of Al
liance a visit.
Mrs. C. H. Jordon of Denver, who
has been visiting in Alliance, left last
Friday for her home.
Harry Kelley departed for Crawford
on No. 41 Tuesday morning, where he
will join the International force.
The Herald acknowledges a pleasant
call from Dr Eikner of Hemingford on
one of his recent visits in this city.
Mrs. S. H. Desch received word of
the illness of her mother at Bradshaw,
Nebr., last week and left on Thursday
to see her.
Mr. aud Mrs. E. I. Gregg ate en
joying a visit from their daughter, Mrs.
C. E. Thompson, aud husband of
West water, Utah.
Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Baschsky ar
rived on No. 42 this morning from
Crawford to spend a. few days here
with relatives and friends,
A sort of a family reunion was held
at the home of E. I, Gregg last Sun
day. Besides relatives in the city,
Miss Bertha Gregg was up from Bay.
F, M
, KNIGHT, President.
W. II. COR BIN. Vice Pres.
Vo.
Alliance National Bank
Courteous Treatment.
Accounts Solicited.
Highest Interest Paid on Time Deposits.
Capital Paid
Surplus
S2T Always Money to Loan on Approved Chattel Security.
DIRECTORS:
F. M. Knleht W. H Corbln F. W. Harris F. E. Holstin B. F. Bettelheim
ard, and their son-in-law, C. E, Thomp
son, from Wcstwatcr, Utah, were pres
ent. Mrs, John II. Ellis of Havlock, is
visiting relatives in Alliance,
Special at Crystal Friday night
Teisscdre & Athurtou, trick piano play
ing, in addition to our regular program.
Cli.'is. Moravcd and Burt Langford,a
couple of Tho Herald's subscribers,
were in from Canton last week and
paid this office a visit.
Dispatcher A. Gregory boarded No.
43 last Friday bound for Cody, Wyo.,
wheiu he will visit with friends a,nd
relatives for a week or ten days.
Miss Mablo Duncan has accepted
tl e position with Drs. Krcatner & Ken
nedy, formerly occupied by Miss Ty
son, and will assist them in their dental
practice.
J. R. Phelan is back at his work in
Alliance again and says that he is glad
to get back to the city He haB been
spending some time at his ranch south
east of town since returning.
C. R. Fuller, formerly proprietor of
the Alliance Art Gallery, called . on
Tho Herald force" last week. He is
taking a short vacation from work and
renewing acquaintances in our city.
J. Joder has entered the employ ot
the Crab-Creek Lumber Co., of Seattle,
Washington.. He left laBt Thursday
morning to take up his work and will
be followed by Mrs. Joder and family.
C. Feagins, treasurer of the Black
foot Investment Co.,of Blackfoot,
Idaho, left Alliance on No. 44 Thurs
day for Grand Island and Lincoln on
business in connection with that pro
ject. A. W. Pierson started for his home
at Minden Tuesday morning in re
sponse to a telegram received Monday
evening instructing him to come at
once. He was unable to say what wag
the trouble.
Last Friday afternoon the tennis en
thusiasts of the high scltool elected
officers for the ensuing year,
The officers elected were Camilc Nohe,
president; Blanch Kibble, treasurer;
Phil Nohe, secretary.
J. W. Guthrie icturncd on No. 41
this morping from a business trip to
Chicago- He formerly resided in that
great city, but reports that the rush of
business thete now is greater than he
ever knew it to be before.
Mayor Smith reports that the firm
of Smith & Wilson has sold over
seven thousand dollars' worth of horses
since March 2nd. This is cer
tainly doing a fine business and it
shows the energy and business methods
used by these gentlemen.
Miss Mayme Tyson, who has been
with Drs. Kreamer & Kennedy, has re
signed her position with them to ac
cept one as bookkeeper and cashier for
A. D. Rodgers. Miss Tyson is a
bright young woman and has the repu
tation of being a hard worker.
The homesteaders on the table are
rejoicing in the prospect of good crops
the coining season. Rain storms and
blizzards have swept over the prairies
at short intervals all the fall and winter
and left the soil in splendid condition
as to moisture. Bayard Transcript.
The W.C. T. U. Demorest entertain
ment held at the M. E. phurch Tues
day evening was a decided success,
every number on the program being
rendered in a manner deserving of spe
cial mention. The vocal number by
Miss Polk was especially good. The
entertainment netted the ladies $8.20.
The lecture given by Dr. Bancroft
uuder the auspices of the Woman's
Club was well attended. He held the
audience for an hour and a half with a
lecture that is not equalled by many.
Mine. Lewis gave an interesting solo,
and a duet by herself and Dr- Bancroft
which was well liked. The Woman's
Club cleared S62.2S which goes to the
library. These ladies are giving a
great deal of hard work and support to
the public library and their efforts are
being rewarded by the patronage of
many children and older persons.
F. W. HARRIS, Cashier.
FICKELL, Asst. Cash.
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'Tis coming.
Sure 'tis coming.
Dn the way. 'Twill bo here in a
few days. .
Watch and wait. You can't afford
to miss it.
Jollo Opened Under New
Management ooTmVaund
instructive performance.
Wo cater to ladies and children -and-
will use nothing but the bc3t pictures
that can bo had.
A special orchestra has been era-;,,
ployed that will entertain you withjJf
good classical music throughout ti
performance.
Complete change of program every
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
nights.
".Cupid in Dreamland1
one ot the most fascinating and beau
tiful film productions ever shown. The ,
leading attraction in New York and .'
othnr cities.
Come out and enjoy youself. , i
. Songs illustrated by. spectal.jm.igo. cry
ADMISSION, io '" J -" X ,
Matinees Tues., Thurs, and Sat
afternoons at 3:30 o'clock. ' '
GUIRE& GLIDDEN, .'
Managers and Props.
That Cough
Must Stop
This is a bad time of the year
to neglect cither a cold, or
cough. A cough easily leads
into other and oftou more ser
ious diseases. You can easily
cure any cough with
CHERRIPINE
Nature's great cure for cough,
bronchial hoarseness or cold
on the lungs. . '
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We always give
you the Most of
the Best for the
Least
W. C. Hibbs, Mfr.
KREAMER& KENNEDY
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DENTIST
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