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The Alliance Herald.
Largest Circulation
of any Newspaper in
Western Nebraska.
Official Publication
of Box Butte county.
VOLUME XVI,
ALLIANCE, BOX BUTTE COUNTY, NEBRASKA I THURSDAY, JULY 22, 1909
NUMBER 32
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KErOltT OF THE CONDITION OP
The First National Bank,
CHAUTHIl NO. 4228,
At Alllunco, In the 8Uto of Nebraska, tit tho
closo of business. Juno SI, 1P0O.
UKSOUKCKN.
Loans ami discounts ..... ...,S3MJ,770 (W
Overdrufts.secutt'il and uimcourcd.. UK) (IS
U.S. iKuidsto peuro circulation..., G0.0OO 00
U. B. Hornl to secure U. H. Deposit 10,000 00
Hanking house, furnituru niul llx-
turus , 10,00000
Duo from National Dunks
(not resorvo agonts) 7,407 03
Duo from Statu and I'rl-
valo Hanks and Hauliers,
Trnst Companion, and
Savings Hunks 1.K0.U
Duo from approved re-
scrvouKcnts 89,03044
Checks uud other cash
Items 1.0JS 83
Notes of other National ,
Hunks 51000
Fractional paper currency,
nickels nnd cents 270 57
Lawful money reserve In
bank, viz:
Bpeclo 14.W0 35
Local tender notes....,.,... 2.3.J0 00 118,621 68
ltcdcmptlon fund with U. S. Treas
urer (5 per cent of circulation).... 2,500.00
Duo from U. S. treasurer othorthan
5 per cent redemption fund , 2.50
Total ', 5578,288 44
LIABILITIES.
Capital stock paid In $50,000 00
Surplus fund 50,000 00
Undivided profits, less expenses and
taxes paid 11.534 (11
National bank notesoutstunulng.... 60,000 00
Due to State and Private
Hanks and Hankers 2,055 08
Individual deposits subjoct
to check ......278,021 00
Demand certificates of de
posit ..... . 10,503 40
Timo certificates ofdoposltllO.070 23
United States Deposits... 10,000 00 418,753 63
Total $378,283 44
Btnto of Nebraska, County of Box Hutte, ss.
I, S. K. Warrick, cashier of tho abovo
named bank, do solemnly swear that the
abovo statement Is true to tho best of my
knowledge and belief.
S. K. Waiihick, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before mo this
26th day of June, A. V. J POP.
EUGENE ntlHTON.
Isral Notary Public,
My comm.sslon expires July 7th, 1912.
ConnxCT Attest:
It. M. HAMPTON, I
A. 8. Kkkh, J- Directors.
Cuas. E. l'onu,
The First National Bank
of Alliance
I Time Table
Alliance, Nebr.
OOINO ElBT AB. M. T. I.V. C. T
No. 42, Dally. Lincoln Fly
erstops nt Seneca, Urok
en How, Itavenna, etc 2:23 a.m. 3:50 a.m.
No. 44. Daily, Local from
Alllunco totienecHt thenco
stops at Meruit, Hroken
How, Ravenna, etc., ll:45a.ra. l:00p.m
No. 30, Dally, From Kdge
mout and Dcadwuod 1.15 u.m.
OOIKU WKST . Alt. C. T. LV. SI. T.
No. 41. Dallv. Flyer -Edgu-inout.
Headword, NoweaB
tie, etc 4:55a.m. 1:10a. m.
No. 43, Local, Edgemont,
Newcastle, and west liSOp.m. 12:45p.m.
No. 35. Dally, Edgemont and
Dcadwood 3:20n.ra.
GOIMl SOUTH lv. i. T.
No. 801, Denver Flyer 2:55n.m.
No. 303, Denver Local con
nects at KridgeiKirt with
Guernsey local.., 12:43p.m.
COMING NOItTII An. M. T.
No. 302. Flyer from Denver, 3:10 a.m.
No. 304, Local from Denver
and uueriiBuy 11:50 a.m.
lfauriaiA
GEO. T. HAND, M. D.
EYE, EAR, NOSE AND THROAT
Eyes Tested and Glasses Fitted.
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We always give
you the Most of
the Best for the
Least
J. A. Berry, Mgr.
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Our Report
to the
Public
The annexed report
speaks for itself,
showing-, as it
does, a footing1 of
over a half million
dollars. We re
alize that the most
valuable asset of a.
bank is that of
Public Confidence
We have always
furnished our de
positors every
safeguard and pro
tection for their
funds, and we shall
continue to do in
the future as in
the past.
Have your piano tuned by a special
ist. Leave orders at Darling's. L, C.
Hazel ton.
Wanted Girls to work at Alliance
Steam Laundry; good wages; steady
employment.
Found Two flat keys on brass, tri
angle ring. Call for them at Herald
office. rr.
I am now ready to make contracts
for cement work to be done as soon as
the weather will permit. John Fed
crson. tf
For Sale or Rent Strictly modern
house, seven rooms. Exceptionally
good location- Inquire at The Herald
you a farm to sell or exchange?
It costs only a cent a word per day to
run an advertisement in The Omaha
Bee. It will reach over 40.000 sub
scribers and is almost sure to find a
buyer. Write today.
Before ordering anything in the line
of office supplies of traveling salesmen
or mail order houses call up the West
ern Office Supply Co,, and let them
show you samples. Phone 58 or 340-
If you need help of any kind, tell as
many people as possible. There are
more than 40,000 people who subscribe
for The Omaha Bee. You can tell
them all for one cent per word per day,
Write today.
For Rent Ten room house, close in,
furnace, toilet and bath. See G. W.
Duncan at Graham's grocery. 30-tf
Horses Wanted
To pasture. Grass and water, good
and plenty, one mile west of town,
tf. A. R. Wilson.
Barry Hotel for
Sale or Rent
Well furnished; doing good business;
27 outside rooms. Electric lights, hot
and cold water, upstairs and down.
Bath room. All in good condition.
For particulars inquire at Barry House,
Big Price for Cream
The Alliance Creamery is paying 22
cents for cream. 31-tf ""
Chautauqua Dates
Following are Chautauqua dates
that The Herald readers may wish to
know:
North Platte Valley Chautauqua, at
Scottsbluff, Nebr., July 23 to Aug, t.
Butte Chautauqua, at Crawford,
Nebr., Aug. 22 to 24.
I BUSINESS LOCALS. i
Obituary
Miss Ida May Donald was born in
Pittsburg, Pa., February 12, 18so, and
died in Alliance, Nebr., July 20, 1905,
aged 59 years, 5 months and 8 days.
On May iG, 1871 she was united in
marriage to Mr. George Nelson Hoag,
who, after sharing his sorrows and
contributing to his joys for more than
38 years, she leaves to mourn her de
parture. Four daughters and two sous blessed
the union now outwardly broken by
death. Of these, all remain save a
son, Edward, who was called from this
life last November. Thus, within tho
period of eight months, death has
twice invaded this home, at each visit
bringing with him an overflowing cup
of bitter sorrow. May the dear Lord
tenderly sustain those to whose lips
such draughts are pressed.
Mrs. Hoag moved to Iowa in 1869
and in 187 1, with her husband, to Ne
braska, whence, in 1902, they emi
grated to Council Bluffs, Iowa, where
they resided until last March, when
they came to Alliance, the scene of
her triumphant victory over "tho last
great enemy."
For many years she lived in the fel
lowship of the Methodist Episcopal
church in which she was raised. She
later united with the Lutheran church.
In the work of the church she took a
deep and very active interest. She
was a fine musician and the musical
department of the church was greatly
enriched by her proficiency. She was
also active in the work of the ladies'
auxiliaries of the church. The esteem
in which she was held by those among
whom she had labored was beautifully
shown during her short stay in Cal
ifornia, when each member addressed
to her a souvinir postal card inscribed
with sentiments of tender, sympathetic
and prayerful regard.
Her patient suffering from an inval
idism, extending through a period of
twelve years, was forever punctuated
and richly rewarded when last Tuesday
the King of Day hurled arrows of gold
through the gates of dawn, the gates of
pearl silently opened and she entered
to abide in the pavilion of God's inef
fable glory where she awaits the com
ing of those who bewail her departure.
A Trip to New York
J. B. Gray of tho firm of Gray &
Guthrie, general agents for northwest
ern Nebraska for the Equitable Life of
New York, left today to attend the
celebration of the Setni-Centennial of
the founding of this great company.
He goes over the Burlington to Chica
go and leaves that place on a special
train Saturday afternoon, arriving in
New York Sunday noon, and will stop
at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York,
a room having been engaged at that
hostelry for each agent attending the
celebration, A trip on the Hudson
will be enjoyed on Monday up as far
as West Point on a specially chartered
steamer and the balance of the time
will be spent in attending a convention
of the general agents. As this trip is
only given to those who have earned it
by sussessful work it is quite a compli
ment and an honor to be one of the
chosen, as well as to the country or
territory from which he comes.
As both members of the firm cannot
be away at the same time, Mr. Guthrie,
who attended a convention of general
agents in Chicago in March, will re
main at home to look after the firm's
interests.
Creamery Business Increasing
The business of the Alliauce Cream
ery and Produce company continues to
grow. The amount of butter churned
during the first six months of 1908 was
75,280 pounds; for the first six months
of this year it was 120,591 pounds. If
the last six months show the same rate
of increase, the output will be approx
imately 255,000 pounds, or about 375,.
000 pounds for the year. About
$ 10,000 per month is now being paid
for cream.
This is certainly a very favorable
showing and one that is pleasing to
persons who are interested- in the de
velopment of this country. The iudi.
cations are that the growth of the busi
ness will continue for many years yet,
For Sale All household goods for
sale within one week on account of re
moval from town. W C. Taylor.
LOCAL PARAGRAPHS.
Postmaster Walker of Hcmingford
had business in this city Tuesday.
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The correct proceeding of the coun
ty commissioners will bo found hi Tho
Herald.
Miss Alice Carlson departed last
Sunday for a month's visit with her
brother at Helena, Mont.
Mrs A, D. Weir of Homestead
in tho west part of the county is visit
ing in Omaha this summer.
Mr. Allen of the Mitchell Index
stopped between trains in Alliance last
Saturday. He was enroute to York.
, Henry Carey loft last Wednesday
morning for a trip along the Pacific
coast and will bo gone for several
weeks.
Miss May Shrewsbury is spending
her summer vacation among tho mount
ains of Montana, certainly a delightful
placo for this time of the year.
Another gasoline blaze in a cottage
on Missouri avenue called out the fire
department. The fire was extinguish
ed before much damage was done, tho
loss being about $40-
John Pilkiugton was appointed by
the county commissioners to check up
the county assessor's work and make
out the report of this county for the
stato board of equalization.
Mrs. Wm, J. Johnston of Alliance,
sister of W. G. Kcllar, visited here
over night on her way home from a
visit to her home in Dcadwood.
Edgemont Express, July iC.
Miss Locmma Swoyer of Lakeside
submitted to an operation for tho re
moval of a toe last Sunday. A local
anaesthetic was given. She withstood
the operation well and is making a
rapid recovery.
Mrs. Harry Brown, of Lakeside,
was the victim of un uecident yester
day She was struck on thex head by
a washing machine and it was feared
for awhile that parulbis might result,
but she is now well on the road to re
covery. Miss Ida Bowles, of Hastings, iNcbr,,
a sister of Mrs- Harry Johnson, is tern
borarily filling the position of Miss
Alice Carlson as stenographer at the
C- B- & 0- storehouse, while the latter
named voung lady takes her vacation
in the mountains of Montana with Miss
and Mrs, W. N. Reddish and
Mr. and Mrs. Drake, all of Mulvane
Kans., left Monday for Seattle, after a
few days' visit at the home of R. R.
Reddish, fourteen miles southwest of
Alliance. They will make several
more stops to visit friends, enroute to
the exposition city.
Real Estate Broker Jones of Hem
ingford started to make a trip to Sidney
Monday, stopping off here between
trains, While here he decided that he
had gone far enough south for this
kind of weather and returned home
Tuesday morning, leaving his Sidney
visit for some other time.
Last week we mentioned that Stur
geon & Young had sold their dray line
to Ernest Herbert and that the latter
would take charge soon. It was the
intention to make the change on the
15th of this month, but on account of
other matters to be attended to the
former proprietors will retain charge of
the line till August 1st.
We notice by our Sheridan county
exchanges that our friend, A. D. New
of Ellsworth is one of five candidates
for the democratic nomination for
sheriff of that baliwick. We are not
acquainted with the other candidates,
but we are with Mr. New and hope to
see him win out. In our opinion he is
competent and worthy of the office,
and if elected will make a splendid
sheriff.
Capt. W, R. Akers gave a very in
teresting lecture on Mexico at the
Methodist church Sunday evening to
an appreciative audience. Mr. Akers,
who is one of the ablest speakers of
the west, gave an excellent description
of the grand old city, its cathedrals
and historic structures. One could
almost feel as they followed the speak
er that they were with him crossing
the Rio Grande or viewing the grand
est scenery of tho oldest country of the
new world- Scottsbluff Republican,
July 16,
Special Commercial
Cub Meeting
Mon.,July26,
President H. M. Bushnell, of the State Asso
ciation of Commercial Clubs, will speak at a
special meeting1. Everyone invited. The
meeting1 will be very interesting and will be
held in the Club office.
Another partnership has been formed
for the purpose of engaging in tho real
estate business in this county, com
posed of L. M. E. Anderson and J. O.
Donovan, under tho firm name of An
derson & Donovan. They iiavo not
yet opened an office, but will conduct
their business until they can secure
a down-town location. Their telephone
numbers are 394 and 69G. Wo wish
them success in their real estate ven
ture An amateur burglar effected an en
trance to Dcsch's store last Sunday
night, and probably helped himself to
some goods, but the heavy trade of
Saturday had so depleted the shclvps
that it was impossible to dotcrmine
just, what ho took.
One of the best respected citizens of
Alliance, Mr. Chas. S. Owens, passed
from earth to tho great beyond last
Friday. Wo have been unable to se
cure a suitable obituary notice in time
for this issue of The Herald, but hopo
to give a sketch of his life next week.
" Carl A. Wagoner of Broadwater was
an Alliance visitor last Saturday. Ho
is a large land owner, having a thou
sand acres of irrigated land besides an
extensive ranch in the hills. Having
been requested to dispose ol some
ranch properties, he has recently be
gun operations as a real estate dealer,
with prospects of doing a big business,
He will give his attention principally
to the larger deals, such as the buying
and selling of ranches and large tracts
of land, for which there seems to be an
increasing demand.
Alliance is not the only place where
Prof. Hunt's worth as a scientific agri
culturist and his ability as a public
speaker are recognized and appreciat
ed. He has numerous calls for his
services, and were it not for his inter
est in the development of this part of
Nebraska and the time he is giving to
help along tho same, he could at any
time accept offers far more lucrative
than the labor which he is engaged in
now. Yesterday he received an invi
tation from Axtcll, Nebr., to speak at
the "Farmers' Jubilee" at that place,
August 4U1.
Several of our local Woodmen of the
the World contemplates the trip to
Denver the 24th at which timo a big
class introduction is to occur in the
auditorium. It is estimated that at
least seven thousand people will be
brought to that city on this occasion
and Denver folks are making every
preparation for their entertainment.
Members in Iowa are planning for a
class initiation of a thousand candi
dates the latter part of August, and in
this case the ceremony will be per
formed in the woods in the vicinity of
Lake Manawa. Elaborate prepara
tions are also being made for this event
and while it is not likely that any of
our citizens will be permitted to share
in the festivities, it is mentioned to
show what progress the order is mak
ing, as perhaps a hundred members re
side in this vicinity.
Prof. Hunt and Dr. Wilcox returned
the first of tho week from their visit to
their homes. Mibs Pool and Miss Field
of Lincoln came as assistants to Dr. Wil
cox in his experimentation work in
this county. Next week we will give
an account of the work they will assist
In doing-.
Get ready for the great Box
Butte County Fair.
8 p. m.
Box Butte County Fair
Wo cannot at this writing announce
the dates tor the county fair this fall
but wish to aBsuro our readers that it
is a Bure go and ask them to begin pre
paring exhibits.
Full particulars next week, including
dates we think.
The soliciting committee secured
subscriptions for 170 shares at $25-00
each tho first four hours of their work.
Married
Mr. H. C. Covalt and Miss Nellie
M. McDcrmott, both of Morrill county,
were united in marriage at the M, E.
parsonage at Alliance at noon, July 21, ,
'09, Rev. J. L- Vallow officiating., , ,
The Herald joins their many friends ,
in wishing them a prosperous andfo
happy married life. "
I NORMAL NOTES
The graduating oxercisu of the Al
liance Junior Normal will probably be
hold Thursday evening of next week
and Principal Hayes hopes to secure
Governor tihallcnberger to give the
graduating address. In case the Gov
ernor cannot come the addrebs will be
given by Chancellor Avery of the Htato
University. Note the datu and plan to
attend.
Rev. Hogue conducted devotional
exercises Wednesday morning. During
the former sessions of the Junior Nor
mal Rev. Ilogue visited the school and
was greatly interested in Its welfare
but this summer he has been absent
from tho city and while wo felt that
his heart wus with us we regretted that
it was impossible for him to be with us
in person.
The Junior Normul examinations
will bo given Wednesday and Thurs
day of next week.
County Superintendent Agnes Lackey
of Scotts Bluff conuty has charge of
the work in bchool law and courte of
study this week. The work in school
law is regarding teachers' contracts and
reports and Miss Lackey is emphasiz
ing the necessity of making out tho
necessary reports correctly and at the
time specified by law. Laxness in
these respects on the part of the teach
er results in great inconvenience to the
count' superintendent, and no teacher
shoulii be paid fn full uutil the reports
required by luw have be-n made.
Three book men, u gents for us many
text book companies, visited the nor
mal Mo ml ay for tho purpose of how.
iug the merits of their various publica
tions to tho instructors. Nebraska is
blessed by having as fine a lot of text
book men as any stato in tho union
and they are always welcome visitors.
Rev. Godfrey of the United Presby
terian church visited tho school Tues
day and conducted the devotional ex
ercises. Rev. Godfrey came to Alliance
only a short time ago and this was his
first visit to the normal. Wo are sorry
ho did not arrive sooner so that we
might have become better acquainted
with him before the elose of school.
Little Miss Stella Parker entertained
the normal students at chapel Wednes
day by reading a selection, tho name
of which we have been unable to learn.
Miss Stella shows considerable ability
for one of her age.
Remember the Fair.