The Alliance herald. (Alliance, Box Butte County, Neb.) 1902-1922, October 02, 1913, Image 8

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Fancy a n fc1
Work
HHorrible Murder
A new and complete line of Art t
Materials just received and now on
display. The Ladies of Alliance and g
vicinity are cordially invited to call
and see them. . Glance over this list
Hand Embroidered Table Covers
Hand Embroidered Cushions
Hand Embroidered Scarfs Ecru Ratine Lace
Center Pieces and Doilies
Linen Color Hand-Made Cluny Lace Scarfs
Japanese Hand-Drawn Scarfs and squares (white)
Natural Color Hemstiched Linen Crash
Scarfs and Squares
Hemstiched Scarfs and Squares, with Richelieu a.nd
Eyelet Embroidered
Baby Towels, Stamped
All Linen and Union Huck Stamped Towels
Stamped Pillow Cases and Day Slips
Snow Drop Cushion Covers and Scarfs
Stamped Pin Cushion Tops for Cluny Insertion
Net and Castle Braid for filet Embroidery
Napkin Pockets, Stamped Laundry Bags, Tinted
Stocking Bags. Pullman Aprons
Ready-Made, Natural Color, Art Linen Knife, Fork
and Spoon Holder, Stamped
Dresser Sets in Packages
Whisk Broom Holders in Packages
MadeUp Child's Combination Suit in Packages
Made-Up Children's and Infants' Dresses in Packages
Crepe Gowns, Stamped
Fine Nainsook Gown, Stamped, in Packages
Arts and Crafts Cushion Covers and Scarfs in Packages
Handkerchief Linen Art Linen Linen Crash
New Art and Craft Silk in Skeins
Richardson's Embroidery Floss
Nuns' Pearl Lustre in White and Colors
D. M. C. Embroidery Floss in Skeins
Initial Foundation Letters
D. M. C. No. i, 3, 5, for Crocheting Bags, Slippers, Etc.
D. M. C. in Balls for Crocheting, Nos. i, 3, 5, 20,
28, 40, 70, 80, 100.
Battenburg and Barbours Irish Crochet Thread, Gold
Threads, Embroidery Hoops, Embroidery Needles,
Tatting Shuttles, Crochet Hooks, Stilettos
Cords and Tassels Linen Cluny Laces Art Fringes
, Coronation Cord, White and Colors, Rick Rack
Braids
Novelty and Featheredge Braids
Perpetrated
The house was searched shortly after the murder
and a complete hop or opium joint was discovered. A
supply of opium, together with the special pipes re
quired, and other paraphernalia, was fonnd in one of
the rooms. Appearances indicated that they had had
frequent use.
"Mn." Archie Edwardt, comely
negro woman, agea aooui xnirry
yean, was Instantly killed shortly
after ten o'clock Wednesday flight
by a shot believed to have been
fired by her "husband", In a re
volver duel with Ben Jordan, a
special colored policeman, on Nio
brara avenue, midway between First
and Second streets, within a block
of the city hall and within half
block of The Herald office.
The body of the woman was allow
ed to lie near the east aide of the
street until the coroner
which was In a few minutes.
woman waa dressed In a faded bl
serge skirt and had on man's
coat. It was probably the coat be
longing to her husband. The body
lay In a twisted position, face up
ward, with staring eyes. In her
right hand was tightly clneched a
key ring on which there was a but
tonhook, a door key and a suit
case key. Her hair was combed
back from the forehead and fasten
ed at the back with a large back
comb. The coat which the woman was
wearing had apparently been graze
on the left arm by a bullet.
That it was a deliberate attempt
of Edwards to murder the officer i
plain, as Edwards shot without warty
ing and within three or four feet
of Jordan. That Jordan was not In
stantly killed is due to the .poor
marksmanship of the murderer.
still breathing when first seen. She
lived probably four or five minutes.
Streams of blood oozed from ht
corners of her mouth.
LOCATION OF WOUNDS IN BODY
Two of the bullets from the small
revolver, which was used by Ed
wards, entered the body of the
woman. One of hem had entered
on the right side near the waist!.
This bullet went clear through the
body and came out in the armpit on
the left side. This was the bullet
which caused her death. The othen
bullet entered on the right side
luBt bclaw that waist lino nrf niittH
' around the front part of the ab-
".domen. The revolver used by Ed
wards was of 32 calibre and the
one used by officer Jordan was of
42 calibre.
Opera House Block I
3
OFFICERS SEE FLAME
AND HEAR SHOTS
Night policeman Dr. L. W. Curtis
was standing across the street
from The Herald office, near the
Rodgers grocery corner, when he
and a man with him heard the
first two shots from Edward's re
volver. They also saw the flames
shoot from the gun. They started
on the run for the place where the
shooting was going on and arrived
just as Jordan finished emptying
his gun.
One hundred and forty head of good,
thrifty shotes, weighing from 40 to
I 100 pounds; blacks and reds.
We have a health certificate, dated
September 20, 1913, issued under the
laws of Kansas and signed by a licen
sed veterinarian, certifying that these
Hogs are "FREE FROM DISEASE
AND IN GOOD HEALTH."
Will sell in any number desired by
purchasers. One and one-half blocks
east of standpipe.
J. B. HUNSAKER
H. M. BULLOCK
VOTE FOE
CENTRAL SCHOOL
NORTON-STEARNS PIANO CONTEST
WOMAN STllL BREATHING
The woman was unconscious but
lbs- '
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JORDAN IS SPECIAL
COLORED OFFICER
Ben Jordan was appointed a spe
cial deputy ' marshal about one
month ago. His duties were to
look after the colored people only
He has done good work, succeeding
in forcing several undesirable color
ed characters to leave the city.
JORDAN'S STATEMENT
Ben Jordan, the deputy, made the
followig statement to The Herald
reporter while Jordan was lying op
a cot In the ward at the hospital,
half an hour after the shooting. He
wac suffering greatly but bravely an
swered all qestions asked.
Jordan said, "The couple have
been living together at 107 Niobrara
for three weeks or a month. She
has been walking the streets and
soliciting her unlawful business
night after night. I had told tier
several times to keep off the streets.
This man whom she was living wih
and who was known as her husband
was about thirty-four years of age,
ginger-cake color, weighde about 135
pounds and was raw boned. He had
smoky hair. I did not know their
name but neither one has been do
ing any work since coming to that
house.
"Sunday night the woman came to
me and said, 'i understand thatPiaiio will be placed in the large recitation
HI .::l:9?. LT'll room where all teachers will have access to
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REGAIN TO
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The last few days of this week will be remembered as the greatest money saving opportunity Alliance has ever known.
The entire stock of the two largest stores in town will be sacrificed without thought of cost. Our one aim will be to
make these the banner days of the sale. Take advantage of these Bargains. Supply your needs for Fall and
Winter. You know the goods; they are the best on any market, and think of the big saving. Act promptly; 3 days left.
Vote for Your Favorite in the Piano Contest
It will be given away Saturday night, no long waits, the winners take it away immediately. Help your friends by cast
ing the vote, and help yourself by saving money.
Union 8ults, worth $3.50 and $4.
Pr'e $2.40
A Partial List of Rare Money Savers
THREE DAYS MORE
Men's 8ults of Serge and Scotch
Mixtures, worth up to $16.50.
8ale price $9.08
Men's Suits of Fancy Cashmere
and Worsteds, worth up to
$22.50. Sale price $14.03
One lot of Boys' and Young Men'e
8ults In all sizes. Sale price
$0.08
ONE LOT AT 08
Men'e Shoes, worth 3.00. Sale
Prc $1.08
Shoes worth $3.50. Sale price ..
$2.20
Three Days More
We are closing out our beautiful, choice line of
CARPETS AND RUGS AT COST
The low prices we are quoting on everything for
the Ladies and Children should not be over
looked. At no other store in town can you find
such values for your money.
In addition to Special Prices, we are
giving Liberal Discounts
Greatest Bargains Ever More Goods, Less Money
. THREE DAYS MORE
Men's Trousers, a very fine assort
ment, worth $2. At 08
27 Inch Bleached Turkish Towel
ing, 35c grade Sale price, 23
Silk and Sateen Petticoats, less
regular price Just ONE-FOURTH.
A very choice assortment of Skirts
and Silk Waists, less regular
price, ONE FOURTH.
Young Ladies' Plaid Waisted
Dresses, nicely made and trim
med. Sale pric $0.15
Norton's
SHOES
Clothing and Furnishings for
Men and Boys
team
DRY Goods and
Ladies' Wearing Apparel