The Alliance herald. (Alliance, Box Butte County, Neb.) 1902-1922, July 28, 1910, Image 7
AtuSSSfttak j-MmKjSJ&ZL mkb4i&k & r &&&&&-. U K -.-.JLantf, li&$Ulm9mWhuwii HEMINGFORD ANTON UHRIG " THE OLD RELIABLE " Hardware and Harness Quick Meal Gasoline Stoves Perfection Blue Flame Coal Oil Stoves Sole agent for the celebrated Deering riowers, Binders and Binder Twine Champion and Dowden Potato Diggers Special attention to Harness Repairing iivi A Town of Happy Homes and Bustling with Business. T Hemingford, &&LL&m Your Confidence Is Our Capital This store's superior assortment of merchandise would stand for naught if the the people did not have confidence in its management, con fidence in that they, the customers of this store, will always be JK treated justly, fairly and satisfactorily. Therefore I2 we value higher the confidence that our customers rm repose in us than we do 'the cost of entire stock of 5$ merchandise now awaiting your inspection and crit- l icism and patronage. . L C. A. Butltw Hemingford g St X FIRST STATE BANK Itmts Barry, President Gio. L. Taylor, Viet Pmttent Keith L. Pierce, Cashier D. A. Pierce, AnliUnt Cashier B. L. Femur, Assistant Cashier and HEMINGFORD LOAN and TRUST CO, Solicit your long and short time loans. ,AWe'offer-yoUr"everyi' convenience for your checking account, and pay 5 on time deposits running 12 months. "WVact as trustee for estates, HEMINGFORD, Central Lumber Co. A Full Building Haterial, P les, and Coal HEHINGFORD, NEBR. W. M. Corey Stationery, Confectionery Cigars and Tobaccos Soda fountain, ice cold drinks, ice cream, ice cream soda, etc. Hemingford, Neb. Dr. Oliver McEuen Physician and Surgeon HEMINGFORD, NEBR. SPECIALTIES Diseases of Women and Children' and Genito Urinary Organs All calls answered promptly day or ol.ht FOUND By T. K. Gillsbanon, a lap robe which was lost west of Al liance near Bronco lake. Left at The Herald office. Loser can have it by paving for this ad and proving owner ship. 32-tf Nebraska gfe&Jkk&k&fe NEBRASKA Line of Posts CANTON Joel Brown had u valuable horse cut. Arley Rose is reported very low at preheat. Mrs. Frank Caha Tscliacher Monday. Visited with Mrs. Joel Brown Is helping Joe SaniTord make hay at present. Bertha Staggs is visiting the Uroshur family for a few days, Mr. Hoagland had the misfortune to loose a valuable horse last week. Ella Moravek was visiting with her sister, Mrs. Caha, the first of the week. Frank Caha and family were the guests of Louis Uarta and family Sun day. The party at Charles Moravek's was well uttended and all reported a good time. Mr. Nicholson is to give a dance at his place next Frldy, Everybody invited- Nf, Weight aifrf sou Hnrr-y of -Love-land, Colorado, are visiting' relative's and friends in the Canton vicinity. Those that went to the river Sunday were Misses Agnes aud Ella Moravek, MesserB. Joel Brown, Will Moravek, John Tschucher, Mr, and Mrs. Frank Hoaglaud and Mr. and Mrs. Bert Lane- ford. la ':- jBBMBEbJii ' Wm t f- .fliHlllHlflHHllHIHBHBi HEMINGFORD It Is difficult to write up a town and give information about individuals and firms in proportion to their relative im portance; in fact, it is practically im possible to do so, especially when only u few hours' time could be spared in which to secure the necessarj' data. If any persons or firms have been slight ed in the following, we will try to do them justice in another article at some future time. Hemingford claims a population of about five hundred, a modest claim, we think, as compared with the population claims of some other towns. The writer is well acquiinted with Nebraska, and we doubt whether there Is another town In the state the size of Heming ford that has as large a volume of business. Besides being surrounded by a prosperous farming country, it is the shipping point lor a large stock raising district. In one day recently horses and cattle to the amount of fifty thousand dollars' worth were told here. The disastrous fire of a few months ago, which destroyed an entire block of business houses, was a severe blow, but the damage to the town was only temporary. Already some of the burned buildings have been replaced with better structures, others are being constructed and still others are planned for future construction. Some of these new buildings are in other parts of town. An up-to-date water works system is one of the improvements of this year that will be of great benefit. As a matter of convenience it will be con sidered Indispensable after having been put into use; and as a fire protection it will be worth its cost. The stundpipe is to be erected near the public school building, thirty feet higher than the business part of town. It will be seventy feet high, and will be filled-by a pump driven by a 15 11. P. engine. The system is to be completed aud ready for use before October 1st. Ma terial for construction is now on the ground. In making the rounds of the business houses for data for a writeup, we started out by making a fraternal call at the ofllce of the Hemingford Journal, of which A. E. Clark is editor und pro prietor Thos. U. McCandless, foreman, and Llewellyn Mclntyre performs the work of the printing ofllce functionary known as the "devil." They get out a newsy sheet, devQted principally to the iuterests of the town which it repre sents, but touching politics slightly ulong auti-standpat lines. The Central Lumber company opened for business in Hemingford, March i, 1000, with W. M. Spencer, the present genial and accommodating manager, in charge. They carry a full line of building mnterial, fence posts und coal, aud the immense trade which they have had is an indication that their prices please the people. Building prospects are good and of course the)1 anticipate a continuation of their big trade. As will be noticed, they invite the patronage of Herald readers through an "ad" on this page. The Fdrest Lumber company having purchased the lumber yard formerly operated by A. M. Miller, have erected a fine office building und extensive sheds on the west side of the street, and have just fiuished moving into their new location. G. W. Young, who moved here with his family from Neodesha, Kansas, has charge us manager. He is an agreeable gentle man to do busiue6S with, and Is making friends of the people of the town aud surrounding country. Anton Uhrig, 'the old reliable," is entitled to the appellation for two reasons: He has been engaged in the mercantile business in Hemingford the longest of any man or firm, and has always maintained a reputation for reliability. Before entering business in Hemingford in 188C, he truveled for furniture factories, with headquarters in St. Louis, if we remember correctly. He has seen the "ups and downs" of northwestern Nebraska, and feels con fident that the prospects here now are as good or better than ever before He bases his belief on the fact that people have learned thut this is a good agricultural country as well as being adupted lo stock raising, that the ranches aud large farms will be divided into smuller tracts und that the 'popu lation will be increased accordingly. Mr. Uhrig was honored by being made the first mayor. He is doing a good business in the hardware and harness hue and wishes to continue to grow us the countrj grows, and of course orders an advertisement In J he Herald. C. A. Burlew is one of the two Hem ingford merchants who began business in 1880, although he sUrM-W het 'its. a banker. He coutinuedln the banluogJ nustuess until lb'JO, although serving as county clerk in 1887-8, when the county seat was at Nonpareil, six miles ftom Ueraiugford. In 1800 he discontlnue'd banking und entered mercantile business. He now store, un elegant new stock has his of dry FLOL'R MILL. goods, groceries, etc , in a splendidly arranded new building on the north side of West Niobrara avenue. We say a new stock, his old stock having been destroyed in the big fire. Besides con ducting a largo mercantile business, he is cashier of the Peoples' Bank, but that institution is so manned that it is not necessary for him to devote much of his time at present to it He is ably assisted in the store by his son, Chus. A. liurlew, and daughter. Miss uetrina Burlew, with extra help on Saturdays. A. M. Miller, the miller, has done much to help build up the town. In this issue of The Herald we print a photo cut of his mill at which Hour and feed are ground. An elevator in con nection, reached by a spur .from the railroad track enables him to 6hip grain when the supply is greater than the demands of his mill. Mr. Miller is ably assisted by Bolla Johnson, un ex perienced miller. The Peoples Hank, which wns or ganized something over a year ago, has been occupying temporury quarters on the east side of Box Butte avenue. About September 10th, they will move into a uew building on the west side, conveniently located third door north of Niobrara avenue, and fitted up with modern conveniences for banking busi ness. The officers of this institution are L. Canfleld, president; E. S. Wildy, vice.prcs.; c. A. liuriexv, cashier; c u. Canfield, assistadt cashier. The First State Bank has a volume of business quite unusual for a bank in U town of only a few hundred popula tion. It was established under the present management in December, M001, succeeding Elmer and Dewltt- Enger, private bankers. The officers are James Barry, president; George L. Taylor, viee pres.; Keith L Pierce, cashier; D. A. Pierce and B. L. Fenner, assistant cashiers. July 1, 1000, the Hemingford Loan & Trust company was organized to handle long time loans in connection with this bank, and it is safe to say that they are uroply able to carry any business that may come to them, either in long or short time loans. The capital, surplus and undivided profits of the two allied institutions amount to $41 ,000; deposits, 3152,000; loans, $133,000. The business of the postolnce is un index to the tiounciul condition of the town and tributary country. In se curing information relative to the business of Hemingford, nothing pleased us better than what we learned from Postmaster W. P. Walker. He has held this ottlce for seven years aud we are pleased to note was re-appointed last March for another term of four years. This has been a fourthclnss office until last January when, on ac count of the volume of business, it wns ehautred to third-class, with a salary of $1,100, which with some perquisites inuke a good income. The business of the olllce has increased each year. Last quurler between $000 anu $700 was re ceived for stamps sold. Mr. Walker's "better half" is his efficient deptuy. Few men have as large un acquaint ance In this part of Box Butte county as B. E Johnson, formerly deuler in agricultural implements but no.v gen erul merchant, having purchused the Norton Hemingford store. His large trade requires the employment of the following named clerks: W. D. John son, D. W. Butler, Ham Hull and Miss Lucy Howard, with extta help on Saturdays. Mr. Johnson buys aud ships cattle und hogs, in addition to his other busiuess. C. S. West came to Hcmingford from Primrose, Nebr., four years ugo for his health, aud for u while engaged in real estate busiuess. Ills heulth is good now, and he is to pleased with this town und country that he decided to launch into mercantile business.. Accordingly he bought out B. E. John son's hardware and implement busi ness. Wishing to give his entire at tention to the sale of implements, ve hicles und automobiles, lie sold the hardware business to C. A. Shludlcr, who will move the same into his uew building on the northwest corner of Box Butte and Niobraru avenues us soon as completed, Mr. West believes he is handling some of the best goods on earth and shows his faith in his goods by advertising in The Herajif. The real estate man is an important factor in the development of any country and the upbuilding of the towns, Hemingford has a number of them who are doing .a good busiuess and may always be depended upon to boost. Geo. Carrell aud C. A. Bool came to this county three years ago last spring, the. former from Iowa aud the latter from Itauilolph, Nebraska Mr. Carrell is a ranchman but hus been dealing in laud for some time past, iteceutly he und Mr. Boot formed a partuersh(pv. Their office is first door north of West's implement house. Button & Clark, real estate, have their office over the First Stute Bunk. M. Button, the senior member of the firm came from Rundolnh. Iowa, in November, 1007. W. L. Clark, the junior member, was also formerly of the same place, but came to Hcming ford from Delta, Colo., Inst January. They do an insurnuce business, as well as deal in dirt. Notwithstanding the healthfulncss of this locality, people some times need medical treatment Dr. Oliver McEuen, a competent physician, eti me with his wife from Missouri last fall. Having been shown the beauties of this county and becoming acquainted with the Eeoplo, they are well satisfied here. r. Little having left recently for an extended vacation which he Is spend ing farther west, Dr. McEuen is the only practicing physician in Heming ford at the present time. Knowing of tho extensive circulation this paper has throughout the county, he orders his card inserted. Before you have Interviewed as muny persons as ubovc mentioned you will want fcomo refreshments, which you can got by calling at W M. Corey's coufectloncry in a new building on tho ycst side. Sec his nd for further in formation. Wo are pleased to see that he is doing a good business, Chas. Uuss and J. R. Gardner are proprietors of the barber shop and pool room. By calling there when in need of work iu their line you will be served well, and If yoil wish to enjoy a quiet game of popl or billiards you can have the privilege. Wo want to tuud wich In n remark about pool rooms In general. If they were nil conducted in as orderly manner as this one. there would be much less prejudice iu viie public mind against them. Mr. und Mrs. Hubs and family went to Hcming ford from Alliance, and their mauy friends who are readers of The Herald will be pleased to learn that they like their new location aud that business is good. J.J.Smith is the gentleman who supplies the people of this part of Box Butte with pumps, windmills, well castings, etc., aud has business plenty to keep him out of mischief. He has been in this country twenty-six years, and in business in Hemingford three years. He Is assisted by Rupert Walker. - The business of the town would be incomplete without a first-class meat market, which is supplied here by P. W. Mellck and John Anderson, under the firm name qf Melick & Anderson. Lloyd Copeland, acting as manager, has charge of the shop, which is lo cated temporarily in a small building on the east side. Thoy will move back to their former location on the west side, where they will have nn up-to-date shop as soon as the building is completed. Hotel Prlcee, under management of Mr. and Mrs. Chus. Prlcee, was former ly known us the Russell hotel. Mr, Prlcee has had an experience of four teen years as chef in some of the lead ing hotels of thd west. Mrs. Prlcee has had a ten years' experience as hotel and restaurant cook. They came here from Denver. April 83rd, since which time they have renovated the home and made other improvements. One thiug thnt will be appreciated by belated travelers is the serving of meals at any time called for. They are having an oven constructed and will run a bakery in connection, so that Hemingford people will no longer need to send away from home for bread, etc. Mrs. llelle Brown has fed tne hungry at Hemingford for a number of years She continues to give meals at her residence In the south part of town, aud has a large number of customers. Rockey & Son. successors to C. J. Wlldy, have one of the large mercan tile establishments of northwestern Nebraska They carry a large stock of general merchandise and furniture. Besides the two members of the firm. other salesmen are necessary. D. .M. Mclntyre is heud clerk, and Mrs Lottie Irey saleslady. Extra help is employed for Saturdays The Heming ford station of the Alliance creamery is run In connection with this store, Harry Wildy having charge of the same as agent Geo. F. Boyd Is owner and A. M. Thompsou pharmacist for the drug store formerly manuged by John Anderson, first door south of the First State bank. F. M. McClusky Is clerk The Little Pharmacy began business In June, A. B. Little, proprietor. It is located in u new building on the west side. J. T. Hoover, a registered pharmacist, lias churge of the pre scription work. N. Frohnapfcl hasn livery and feed bum and garage that are a credit to the town aud would lie to u much larger city Travelers who are in lou much of a hurry to truvel jn the rail; road train find it convenient to be whisked across the country In one of Norberts speedy and safe automobiles, and the mnny farmers and ranchmen, who come to Hemingford on business find his barn a good place to feed und rest their teams. The town hus two good blacksmith shops, Will Curry being proprietor of one, and Clark Oldi of the other. The latter is engaged, also, In the imple ment business. Dairyiug is a profitable industry, three creameries having agents here, besides the Alliance creamery, already mentioned, C. A. Burlew buys and ships cream for the Billings creamery and Chas. Waddell for the Beatrice. Contractors aud builders are kept busy as bees these days pushing work on the many new buildings, Som. of the buildings now uuder construction are the following: C. A. Shindler's two story store building, 50 by 75 feet; John Anderson's two-room building, to be occupied by the People's bunk and the Palace Meat market; Phillips' large store south of First State bank; Mc Clusky brothers' aud Clyde '.VhelanV; new residences. McLlusky brothers; Partridge &. Baker, Mr. Sprouse are some of the builders. W. J. Hughes is the only licensed dray and transfer mail, and gives satis factory service, so we understuud, E. S. Wildy is manager of the Cen tral Grauary company's elevator. RESIDKNCK OF C J. WILDY, HEMINGFORD L. E. McClusky Is manager of the new opera house. Chas. Glaze is proprietor of tho Hcm ingford tnarbel works, and is doing an extensive business in Box Butto and adjoining counties. J. J.Lloyd, shoemaker, runs a repair shop. Victor Herncall is C, B. & Q. agent, being successor to Jack Carey. Uo was away on a vacation at tho time of our visit last week. This article would not be complete without mentioning the excellent school and church privileges of the town. There arc four churches, each faithfully served by a pastor, as fol lows'. Mothodist Episcopal, Itov. ,11. D. Waterman; Congratlonal, Rev, H. W. Cox; Catholic, Rev. Fr. Becker of Crawford; German Lutheran, Rev, Rozak. . Prof. A. H. Mueller, nrlnclpaUolect of the Hcmingford school for tho' en suing school year, arrived this month from Illinois, He was recently mar ried to Miss Wildy, who formerly re Bided hero aud of course 1b pleased to return and, make this town her homo again. She is n nicco of C. J. Wildy. We expect spon to give the Hemingford school a more extended notico, which it well deserves. Suffice for tho pres ent to congratulate the school board aud the patrons upon tho selection of Prof. Mueller, He will be ably assisted by three other teachers, two of whom have been employed. Miss Par tr id go will be assistant principal, and Miss Emma Nerud, who has made a splen did record as primary teacher, will have charge of that department another year. The intermediate teacher has not been elected yet, HENWNGFORD A, S, Enyeart's sister from Lincoln is here on u visit, Geo. Carrell returned from Russell, Iowa, Sunday Mr. Clatterbuck'is here buying horses again this week. George Hedgecock returned from Sioux City Sunday. Miss Lettic Carey came un from Alliance Saturday, Prof, Mueller and wife were passen gers to Alliance last week, Wm. Fosket returned from a few weeks' visit at Chadron Sunday. - Chas. Waddell went to Omaha with a carload of cattle for B. E. Johnson, Misses Ina and Altn Hucke were visiting their grandparents last week. Miss Lottie Worley and her aunikro here for a few days' visit with Mrs. Worley. Mr- and Mrs. Thad Warren wentTput to their homestead in Sioux county Saturday. Luke Phillips came down from Alli ance to look after his interests here last week. Clark Lewis had the misfortune to get his collar bone broken In a runa way Monday. A representative of the Standard Oil Co. was here taking orders tho first of the week. Miss Ella llrnwn tnnrit n fatv ,).. with her sister. Mrs. Geo Hpih.-f.pnfk in Sioux county, Mr. Garvev from Sirmv nnnntr to moving into the house formerly owned ujr nue. aiici vvuuu, Mrs. Geo. Carrell anil plliMrnn enanf the last part of last week on their ranch near Dunlnp. Miss Edna Carey returned to her home in Alliance Tnesrinv nfti.r n r... duys'vlsit with friends here. Leon Canfleld came in frnm Hnnt Nebr., Monday. He reports the country in eastern Nebraska hot und dry. Miss Ethel Campbell came up from Marsland Sundav. t'oini- nut linm.. in spvnd a few days with her parents. K. L Pierce and the M-.sses Mnyme Miller. Dullie Pierce nnd Lt-tt.l C.nmv spent Sunday at Hot Springs, S. D. Jess Hoover's brother is here from Battle Creek. Nebraska, for a few weeks visit with friends and relatives. The train set fire to the prairie in Pete Swanson's pasture Monday. It burned over u good many miles of pasture but did no damage to crops, Miss Lily Wanek and Joe Kennedy were married at Alliance Wednesday July SO, Their many friends extend congratulations to the happy couple. Rev. Waterman will preach his fare well sermon at the NfpthnriUt. nimmi. Sunday, July 31st. He will go to Wyoming to teach a term of school tho coming year. Although we regret to have him leave we wish him success in Ills new home Hotel Pricee Chas. Pricee, Prop. In charge Qf experienced caterers Bakery In connection Hemingford, Nebr.