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About The Alliance herald. (Alliance, Box Butte County, Neb.) 1902-1922 | View Entire Issue (July 21, 1910)
smboEimSL MWHVVKWBHhjfeW9RiutfMti . jrmtlg.'rffrCJiwMIIS WftBT?r Blnto llWoreii Sooloty jubHE v The Alliance Herald. Largest Circulation of any Newspaper in Western Nebraska. PAG-BS 1 to 3 VOLUME XVII, ALLIANCE, BOX BUTTE COUNTY, NEBRASKA? THURSDAY, JULY 21, 1910 NUMBER 32 ! 1 . I f IV" ' M ," iH u ). m - WrY STATEMENT of the CONDITION of the First National Bank ALLIANCE, NEBRASKA Resources LOANS AND DISCOUNTS Overdrafts - United States Bonds (Par) Banking House - CASH and SIGHT EXCHANGE Liabilities Capital Stock Surplus Undivided Profits Circulation -'- DEPOSITS v .?."- This Bank is a designated United States Depository. We have a modern and up-to-date equipped Bank and are prepared to care, for our customers in any legitimate banking business. We pay interest on deposits left for six or twelvemonths. tAf' We have safety deposit vaults for rent. MERCY HOSPITAL ALLIANCE, NEBRASKA a&k Cv4W& CorfductetM) rth&SI&mRSrOFWBROY"? HI Patients given best possible care by trained nurses, and are permitted to choose their own physician OUR DRUGS are all of the highest quality we can get and are all examined crit ically after we receive them in stock here before a single one is placed on sale we do everything in our power to be on the safe side. A good thing for you to remember. JUMfOiA In Front of the Palace Livery Stable yon can nearly always see a rig getting ready to start out. We will send one any distance, for any purpose, at any time. We answer all calls promptly and will be glad to serve you in any way in which a rig is required. H. P. COURSEY. Prop. PHONE V2 vv ru s 1 1 ' ' ( : KENNEDY BROTHERS? DENTISTS. Office in Alliance National Bank Elk Over Postoffice. 'Phone 391. 1 - ft?4i"l"l"M"i"Mi !" GEO. T. HAND, M. D. EYE, EAR, NOSE AND THROAT Eyes Tested and Glasses Fitted. $464,581.97 43-35 51,000.00 10,000.00 134,018.70 $659,644.02 $ 50,000.00 50,000.00 '11,932.90 50,000.00 497.7"-2 $659,644.02 .'- 4i' Miss Jennie M. Kennedy Post Graduate (in Piano) of Toronto, Canada, University of Music, Gold Medalist and Teacher in Hamilton, Canada, Conservatory. Will Open Classes in Music on July J 6th At Her Studio, 811 Big Horn Ave. Phone 391 mum We always give you the Most of the Best for the Least J. A. Berry, Mgr. Training School for Nurses In connection with Mercy Hos pital, conducted by the Sisters of Mercy, is a Training School for Nurses. Wanted, young ladies to enter the Training School of Mercy Hospital at Alliance. Apply to Sibter Superior. DR. BOWMAN: Office in Rnmer block. Koorns 12 aud 13. Phones G5 and 10. 20-tf. LOST One bay horse about five years old. Has one white foot. Mane and tail both clipped. Branded with small anvil on left shoulder. Went southwest of Alliance about hfteen to twenty-four mileb. Reward of ten dol lars will be paid upon jeturu to owner. Miss Katie Gerald, phone Blue 485, at Mrs. Koke's, South Alliance. 32 tf Money to loan on real estate. F, E. Reddish. 3tf. AWFUL WRECK NEAR BELMONT Four Men are Hurled Into Eternity and Several Injured Monday night atio. 15, passenger train No. 36, east bound, Conductor C. D. Reed, Brakeman V. M. Tragresser, Engineer Mac W. Wade, and Fireman P. J. Ken nan in charge, collided with two helper engines being run by engineers Janes and "Dad" Hnrst. The wreck occurred just three and one half miles west of Belmont. Fireman Keenan was instantly killed by being crushed against the firebox of his engine. He has a younger brother in Dead wood who is an invalid and has been dependent on him for support. On the last day he was in Alliance he received a letter telling him to report to the Master Mechanic tor examination as engineer. He roomed in the Newberry block. Three tramps who were riding on the blind baggage were instantly killed. An other tramp who had been put off he train at Crawford by the crew was unhurt, He had been riding the rods. The bodies of the tramps were turned over to the county for burial. Express Messenger Baughman had one leg broken and the other badly crushed and was suffering terrible agony. When the doctors came he whispered, "Don't mind me. I can wait, Perhaps there are others hurt worse than I am.'' Engineer Wade was badly scalded about the feet but was brought to Alliance. A touching sight was witnessed at the meeting of his little daughter and himself when he kissed her and told her be was not injured. He re fused to be carried to the auto which took him to his home but walked on his band aged feet from the coach to the auto, The dispatchers at Alliance knew what was coming before the wreck occurred and as there was no way to prevent it after the helper engines bad left Belmont they had already ordered the wrecker out. All of the doctors in Alliance and Crawford that could be gotten were sent to the scene of the wreck on the special trains. 'I be lady operator at Belmont was nearly crazy when she found that the helpers bad left Belmont. Her first exclamation was. "Oh, my God, and thirty-six is out Of Rutland five minutes." As we understand it, the canse of the wreck was through a mistake in oruers.by .the crews of the helper engines. T had just assisted an extra freight going east over Crawford hill and instead of waiting at Belmont for thirty-six -to pass they started west again on the time allotted to the extra freight1 and without clearance papers. An official investigation will de termine the cause and the responsibility for the wreck, Several of the passengers in the first car on thirty-six were badly cut. Engineer Janes of Crawford was noticed limping after the wreck but said he was not hurt Fireman Branley who fired for "Dad" Hurst on the helper engine is well known in Alliance. "OVER THEGrSAT DIVIDE" Richard H. Watkins, Pioneer Stock man, Dies Saturday Morning. Died, at his home in our city, Satur day morning ut eight o'clock, Richard H. Watkins aged flfty-f our years. He was u rutin of generous impulses und never forgot the hospital ways of the pioneer. He hns borne adver&ity bravely und enjoyed prosperity quietly. He had filled the various relations of life, us son, husband, father, brother, friend, and tilled them well. Who cun do more? But he is gone! Another name ib btricken from the ever lessening roll of our old settlers, and those who remain in the lonely home are left to uttest how sadly they will miss him. It must be so; thebe tender human ties cannot be severed without a pung. All of the Alliunce business houses were closed for one hour during the funeral, which was held Monduy ufter uoou at two o'clock from the residence, the tervices being held under the large treeb on the lawn under the auspices of the local order of B. P. O. E. number 961, of which Mr. Watkins was un honored member. The beuutiful songs "Abide With Me," and 'Lead, Kindly Light" were bung by a quartet. Rev. J. M. Huston of the Buptist church preached the funeral sermon. He suid in part: Richard 11 WutUiib was born at EndleTllle. Iowa, April Utn, 1K67. und died In Alliance, Neb.. July 16. 1010, oemc In hU blth year. II la last illncs was of hliort duration, yet hit, lieu I b liuJ iwvn gradually falling tor months, the cud -oid1uk suddenly und as uiunl with 1U aui-ompuiiyliiK stroke of ooirow aud burprlse. Mr, Watkins Doing of nucIi I urge und roliusl phj bicul priportlon. hi general boulth wus usually regarded as better than It really hub. lie was rulM-d 011 hU father's furai our Alula, lown, in which state be received bio education leaving lowu In IhM, liocume to Nebraska, locating lu tibyenoecounty, driving bis tiuCHH overland from Holt connty, Neb raska Together with hie bnnurW. Ii Yut UIiih. he engugod in ranctung and freighting from Sidney to I't Holiiuson. The condition of the country in thor-e duys was very different from that of today. The ludlunn wore heiv In large numbem and had to bo closely guurdn.I by U10 noMlers. 'I be country wa very bpurxe ly hcttltd. tbe only settlors being lurgi ra'irh men. IIw thus continued in randilng aud freighting 'tin thu llurlington railroad ua, completed this far hud Alliance wan etat lulled, wuen be ruino to this place wheie he has uvur slnrv lesidid. He tirnl engaged in the batcher liuxinavi. later engaging in real OAtale and is tuck builuehx Ah 11 bufcltiee man hehad been iruailuaiilly SuvcuhHfa). lu his dealing be wa jul and hum tt und leaven bo hind blm a buliif career of the tillieil In tegrity. He wus not a stranger to hardship. pahMuB through the periods of drouth aud pHnlo lht swept OTfr thli country roverat times ilurlnc the icnts of hi sMourn hen. Only those who passed through like periods cuu form tiny conception of tlio bitter trial 01 iiioMiycur. this community owes inneii to these sturdy pioneers, who braved the dan gers of tho Indians, the perils of drouth and the pecuniary trluli of thoo dnyn and have, brought thts country up to its present state of clvlllHtlon Mr. Watkins has twlco lecn man led, his first nurriauo being with Mrs. Carrie hosier at Hot Hprlncs Ark , uct loth. 18M Death ter minated this union Dec. SI, HVO. He again married Mrs. Charlotte Hill, Jan 21, 110 lu Los Augelos, who now survives him. llesides his wife he leaves three brothers all of whom uro present, and two Msters, who bocauboof feeble health and long distances soneratlng them are unable to he present. Mr. Watkins was for years n member of tho Modern Woodmen, and also 11 member of tho lienevolent Protective Order of i:ilH, under whose aUNplcea the fnneral took place To Mr. Watkins, his home was supreme. Neither business nor social functions could allure him away from hl loved ones and his home. To Mr. Watklnr, more than to most men, his home had its attractions. Thin oozy, comfort able homo was the product of his own hands, these tree;) were by himself ret out and carcu for. When wo In onr tnlntln contrast these surrounding with these of hla pioneer days wo can eeo why ho so appreciated his borne. Hero too, wero associated home of tho moot taereil memories of his life. It was here his first wife sickened and died, and from this home only a few weeks ago, was wrenched from his heart tho little granddaughter, that he loved moro than his own life, it was his desire, and prayor that she might bo spared and that be might bo taken. In the death of Mr. Wat kin this county loses one of its most stuidy pioneer cltirene Alliance loses one of Its pro moters, and one aud all of us loses a friend, a neighbor, a brother, May ho rest In peace. At the close of the solemn services ull were permitted to look for tho Inst tinio upon the face of the departed; then the sad cortege moved on to the silent city of Greenwood cemetery. The following relatives arrived here to attend the funeral; his brothers, William U. Watkins, of Long Reach, Cnl.; Daniel Watkins of Albltt, lown; T. F. Watkins and wife of llayurd, Nebr. Two sisters, Mrs. Mary E, Wy man of Long Reach, and Mrs. Millie Ilttther of loin, Kans,, were unable to come. Relatives of Mrs. Watkins also here were: Mr. nnd Mrs. V. L Smith and Dr. .1 C. Smith of Albnnv, Mo,; Dr. V. O. Smith of Uethany, Mo.; Mrs. Sarah E. Colvln of Ravenwood, Mo. Poet nor artist has ever been able to portray the grave In colors of bright ness and beauty. Urynnt, in the "Hymn of Death," could not make the subject beautiful; and yet the cemetery with its marble and itb dead, the chair that has no occupant, the fancied echo, of tbe silent voice, aud the vacant place in home, social and lodge life, are mel lowing and uplifting in their influence. They bring the best of human nature into the fullness of vigor, crowding back the selfishness and imperiousuess of men, and Impressing them with the duty of recognition of tbe vnlno of friendship. Jt is the doom of the si&?J churchyard that .reveals to un mqre 'f&$7clhVly the beauty' of life:' -U Is. tfitf uroicen ties ai tne crave mat prompts ns to a fuller appreciation of the ten derness of the ties that are not yet broken; and so while we mourn the loss of our dead we may rejoice that there is no cloud so dark that there lb no light behind it, no sorrow so poig nant that there is not u balm for the wound it inflicts No bronze or marble shaft, no splen dor of ancient or modern tombs and.no pluy of immortal genius can iidorn the memory of such manly men. Their lives, their deeds, ure the monuments that will keep their names burning in the home anil the hearth of kindred and brethern, while the flying moments are dimming with their dust and rust the inscription upon the brightest obe lisk in the cemetery. While the bilence of death wraps and chills us at this time, welcome memories, never to be forgotten, come crowding in. Thus closed tho life of one who, being dead, yetspcaketh. A dispatch from Alliance this morn ing announces the death at his home in that citv of R. A. Watkins, one of the best known stockmen in western Nebraska. The news was not unex pected, as the veteran had been ailing for some time, but it brought a pang of sadness to his many acquaintances here at the yards. Only last week at the stock growers' meeting Dick, as lie was familiarly known, arose from a bed of sickness to assist in entertaining the stockmen and his old friends re marked his apparent feebleness at the time. He was a grand old man aud his many friends here extend sincerest sympathy to his family. Daily Drovers-Journal- Stockmeu. Mrs. John Hagerty Dies Mrs. John Hagerty died last Monday at her home in Alliance. The family is well known in Alliance and came here from Iowa about fifteen years ago. Mrs. T. C, McCall of Maryville, Mo., and Mrs. John Heekin of Ravenwood, Mo., two sisters of the deceased, were present at the funeral which was held Wednesday morning at Holy Rosary church, Rev. I'ather McNa mara conducting the service. Miss Anna Gallagher was born May 11, 1845, in Donegal county, Ireland, and died July 18. 1910, thus being 65 years, 2 months and 9 days of age. at tbe family home in the north part of this city. Sbe was united in marriage to John Hagerty in the year 1B67 at Belvidere, 111, Ten children, five boys and five girls, were born to this union. The eldest, a boy, died in infancy, Tbe other children are: Mrs. P. Rowland, and N. H. Hagerty of Broadwater, J D., Cbas P., Simon W , and Mayme Hagerty of Bridgeport. Nor ine, Margaret and Katberyn of Alliauce. Tbe husband, John Hagerty, is also left to mourn the loss of a faithful wife and life long companion National Temperance Lecturer Mrs Zehner will speak at the Baptist church in Alliunco Sunday morning, July 24, and ut u mtibs meeting ut the Methodibt church on the eveuing of that day. She is en rout o to the acotts bluif Chautauqua where, bho speaks July 35, ICommittee W. C. T. U.' ' JLAAAAJSJtAlfiASil.Jt5,tJlMlt.P.fJl Reduce Your Living i Expenses by Buying Your Groceries Where You Can Get Them the Cheapest Thes are a few i the many bargains t be found In our store: Tomatoes in No. 2 cans $1.00 dozen Corn in No. 2 cans 1.00 dozen Peas 1. 00 dozen Green String Beams 1.00 dozen Kraut in 3 lb cans 1.25 dozen Hominy in 3 lb. cans: 1.20 dozen Snider's Pork and Beans in No. 3 cans. . . 2.45 dozen Snider's Pork and Beans in No. 2 cans. . . 1.80 dozen Snider's Pork and Beann in No. 1, cans. . ; 1.25 dozen Canned Peaches 1.75 dozen Canned Pears 1.25 dozen We buy our Groceries every week so they are always fresh. A cordial invitation extended to everyone visiting the Stockmen's Convention. Phillips Grocery Co. Phone erraysyyi'crr&TytTcrrcYrc Keep the Record Straight It was to be expected that at the close of The Herald voting contest there would be some disappointment among tbe candi dates, This was inevitable, and to me is anjtinnleasant feature of contests of any kind. The-disappointmfcnt 'atibO close ol this particular contest would not have been greater than is usual bad It not been that certain meddlers by gross misrepre sentations aggravated the disappointment of the candidate who expresses dissatis faction It is not my policy to pay any attention, ordinarily, to the thrusts of a competitor in business, however unjust they may be, but when a person claiming to be a man hides behind the name of a woman in publishing such, statements as tho.e appearing in the Alliance Times last week over the name of Attie Snow, I think it proper to break over the rule of silence. Some of the statements made over Miss Snow's name are as absolutely false as it is possible to make them, Before point ing out these misrepresentations; I wish to say that the question of whether the stand ing of the candidates would be announced, or bulletined, during the last day came up for decision during the contest. I had thought of announcing the vote of (he night before, giving the standing of all the candidates, and then on the last day make no further announcement until tbe close ol the contest. Several weeks previous to July 7, Miss Snow asked me in regard to this matter and expressed a wish that the votes be made public on the closing day. After carefully considering the matter, 1 decided to accede to her wish. This would give candidates and their friends an opportunity to advance money on sub scriptions, if they chose to do so. In tbe Times' article above mentioned it is stated that Mr. Boon came into The Herald office after tight o'clock and that "no one was voting when the eight o'clock bell struck." Mr, Boon came into the office before eight o'clock, and not afler, and staled that he had some votes to cast, and asked for a blank check before the eight o'clock bell struck. This can be proven by witnesses not connected with tbe "Herald family". The statement that a part of tbe money paid by Mr Boon wait refunded to him is absolutely false. He received the sub scription cards, to which bis payment en titled blm, but no refund whatever. The statement that I remarked to any one that Miss Snow ' did not need the piano or could buy one" is absolutely false. I never made such a statement or anything like it. The statement that 1 said some weeks ago that I did not want her to gel the piano is absolutely false. By abso lutely false, I mean that the statement is not only untrue but that 1 never at anv time made any statement that bad the slightest semblance to it. John W. Thomas A Card ftom Miss Boon To tny many friends who assisted me in winning the piano iu the Herald vot ing cotitost 1 wish to tender my sincere thanks. I shall ever remember their kindness with gratitude. Gladys Boon. t VltSJtffMUOMSJIJUULSAiiMA Letter from A. F. Stryker The following letter Iron A. F. Stryker, Secretary of tho South Omaha Live Stock Exchange to the Herald Editor will be of Interest to all Alliance people: Editor Herald, Alliance, Nebr , Dear' Sir: TrYev ay, "better? Tate than never," nnd I shall have to take advantage of that old Buying In plead ing an apology for not sooner ackowl edging the many courtesies extended to the South Omaha Delegation at the time of your 4th of July celebration, the race meet, and the Mockmens' Meetings, I feel quite sure that the Sout.i Omaha boys never had u better time at Alliance than tley had this year and we want that your people should know how much we appreciate what was done for ns. Every member of our party joins mo in wishing Alliance nnd Its surround ing territory the best of success for the future. Yours very truly. A. F. Stuvkkii, Secretary. Mrs. W. A. Hood Laid to Rest Eva E. Carroll-Hood was born July 24, 1850, in Massac eonntv, 111. She departed this life Juiy 6th nt 10:40 In the evening at her home in Canton, Nebraska. She unlted-with the Presby terian church in Fremont, Nebraska, and lived u constant Christian life until death called her to meet with loyed ones She was married to W. A. Hood May .1003 Her lust illness was of about six months duration which she bore with patience. She was a loving wife, a good neighbor nnd ever ready to help in time of need. She leaves to mourn her loss her hubbnnd, one brother J. W. Carroll of Milltown. Ind., two sis ters, Mrs. P, A. Hess of Ottumwa, Iowa, ami Mrs C. A. Neafus of Bone steel. S O. It was her request that sha bo brought to Ottumwn. Iqrva. and laid to rest by her mother who prt ceded her to that bright beyond where loved ones avyult her. Dearest sister, you have left us And our loss we deeply feel, But 'tis llod who has befeft us; He can all our sorrow heal. Sleep on dear sister. Take thy rest. God culled thee home; He thought It best. Tho funeral services were conducted byltev. Ames Montgoraerv from the residence of Mr. and Mrs. ! A Hess in Ottnmwa at 2:30 p. m., July 12, 1010. CaiFcTThanks We wish to thank tho rnrno -:,..,,. and neiphborsfor their kindness dur ing the illness and death of our wife and sister. We also send thanks for tbe beautiful floral offerings. y. a. noon and sons. Ms. P. A. Hesb and Family. Mas. C. A. Neafus. Better hurry up if you intend to at tend the North Platte Valley Chatt tauqua, nt Scottsbluff. July 22 to 31. See announcement In this paper. Tell Us About It. This paper can give all the local newB only as our friends lend ub tholr co-operation. If anyone visits you, If you contemplate leaving town, if you eeo or bear or do anything out of the ordinary day's routine. tn .k.. It, that we may tell the public.
