I f ' i Si 1 n i : ? II II CH AlUmtrc Herald BURR TRINlNl CO., Owners OEOnOE L. DUnn, JR.. Editor XOWIN M. BURR....,...BuBlnrM Mgr. fcrriptlon $2.00 yer, In advance Entered at the pout ofllco at All! ace, Neb., for transmUMon through the malls as second class matter Jnbllshed Tuesday And Friday. R SOCIETY The MIriws Marian and Wllma Mote, who are attending the state VoJrerslty, are expected home Satur day to spend the holiday vacation John Hodgklns spent a few hours la Hoffland Monday morning. Glen Gentle; whose ranch Is some jerenteen miles southeast, was In Alliance Monday. You'll find a nice assortment of men's and boys' Jerseys at E. G. Lalng's. ( 5 Jack Burns, an old settler In Box Butte county and at one time street commissioner of Alliance, 1c renew ing old acquaintances in the city. All kind of Itox candles at the 9ogar Ifcml. 7 Jimmy Colby was in the city Mon day from his ranch Bouthwest of Alliance. Mrs. R. E. Driscoll and children hare returned from their visit In Grand Island. If you will need a traveling bag, why not take advantage of the holi day season to buy it? E. G. Lalng has many handsome styles In leather, TObber, naugahyde, roxylite. They 'would make an attractive Christmas (Tift. 6 Bob Johnston, son-in-law of Judge Ira E. Tash, left Alliance on No. 42, Sunday evening, for Janesville, Wis., where he has accepted a position with the General Motors company. Mr. Johnston' has been with the United States Supply company. Pur caps; some veritable dandies can be purchased of E. O. Lain. They Include chamois skin lined as well as sheep-skin lined. 5 William A. Robinson, Flattsmouth, Neb., attorney, visited with County Attorney Lee Basye and Attorney Karl Meyer Monday morning for sev eral hours while No. 42 was waiting lor the track to.be cleared of the wreck. Iluy your (liristnms randies at the Sugar Ilowl. 7 The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry E. Sims Is reported to be ill. ' Otto Uhrig of Hemlngford was in Alliance Monday. , D. B. Terrin of Lakeside spent ome hours In the city Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Wilson and daughter, Julia Alice, came up Mon day from Lakeside. They will re turn today. E. F. Osborne of Lakeside spent Monday in Alliance. John Haney of Hyannls was an Alliance visitor Monday. We grind our own lenses. Drake & Drake, Optometrists. tf Lester Beck returned Sunday afternoon to Srottpbluft after spend ing several days In Alliance. Read about our gift certificate plan in this Issue. B. G. Haonaan, (). D. 6 Chester Beck, who is attending the state agricultural bc' ool at Lincoln, arrived in Alliance. Saturday night, where he will spend the holidays. -See Drake's for Glasses. tf Mrs. Martha Denny, who has been visiting at the J. C. McCorkle home for the pnst two weeks, left for he,r home In Seattle Friday. Distinctive and timely is the gift of a muffler this Christmas. You get a wide range from which to choose at the E. G. Lalng store. 5 Miss Frances Nolan, who is teach ing in the Laramie, Wyo., schools, rrrlved in Alliance last Friday and will spend the holidays here. The Laramie schools closed a week earlier than usual, due to the fuel shortage. Glasses accurately fitted at rea sonable prices. Drake A Drake, Optometrists. tf Calvin Cline, who formerly lived in Alliance, stopped over in the city last Friday for a short visit with his friends here while on his way from a trip to Wyoming, where he had been selecting, a homestead. Mr. Cline recently returned from service overseas with the A. E. F. We are especially pleased to show you our new styles In men's hats. There are the latest designs In the newest colors and materials. We know you will be pleased with them. E. O. Lalng. 5 Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Norton leave tonight for Los Angeles, Cal. Read about our gift certificate plan in this Issue. B. G. Baftiman, O. D. 6 Miss Marie Reardon expects to go to O'Neill, Neb., after the holidays, where Bhe will stop at the home of her brother, Harry Reardon. See Bauman and See Better. We grind our own lenses. tf Ralph Joder Is here from Seattle, Wash., to remain until after the hol idays. The ladles' kenslngton of the Christian church will meet Wednes day afternoon with Mrs. Epler. Francis Nolan arrived Monday from Laramie, Wyo., to spend the holidays. Dale S. Dean and S. R. Belle of Denver, salesmen, spent yesterday in the city. Read about our gift certificate plan in this Issue. B. G. Bauman, O. D. 6 Doctor Bowman was called to Hemlngford Saturday night. Mr. Blum of Hot Springs, S. D., was In Alliance over Sunday. Mrs. J. B. Lotspeich is leaving to day for Milan, Mo., where she will visit a sister. She expects to return about March 1. Rufus Hanry, a pioneer ranchman from near Whitman, was in the city Saturday. Mr. Haney has been a renldent of that section for thirty three years. Mrs. C. C. Smith returned Friday from Scottsbluff, where she has been visiting Mrs. Ostenburg. The condition of 11 axel Young, who has been critically ill with scar let fever, Is reported improved. Victrolas and Victor Records Vose Grands Complete Line of High Grade Pianos, Player-Pianos, Piano-Players and Small Goods. Wiker Music House First Natl Bank Bldg. XL'IUIUIOIIIIOOD NEWS Grandma Ackerman was taken quite sick last Wednesday, but Is some better at this writing. Mr. Behm hauled hogs to town on Monday. He froze his ears and nose quite badly corning home. Mr. Keegan came out to his ranch last Sunday, and returned to town last Wednesday. Mr. Rogers called at the Evans home Wednesday morning. '' ' Mr. Evans helped Mr. Kibble butcher a beef one day this week. Mr. and Mrs. Boag and Irene spent Friday evening with Mr. and Mrs. DeSbazo. Irene Boag spent Monday night with Ruth Soth. Mr. McGinn lost some of his coifs through the cold spell. Mr. and Mrs. DeShazo went to town Monday to get some coal. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Boag were given a surprise on Saturday eve nln when some of their neighbors came to their home unannounced to help spend the evening. A pleasant evening was spent in games. A luncheon was served. Mr. and Mrs. Enoch Boyer had planned on giving a dance at the school house, district No. 2, on Sat urday evening In honor of their son, Jay's twenty-first birthday anniver- HAVE IT WELDED with the OXY.ACETYLENH I'llOCUM Cylinder Blocks, Frames and Transmission Case a Siecialty George H. Breckner The Old Weaver Garage sary, but on account of the bad weather and roads they had to put it off. Six room house. Well located. Modern. Good lawn. Triced right and easy terms. See Nebraska Land Company. 4 ( all 160. Itough Dry 8c per lb. Alliance Steam Laundry. 2 It will pay you to let the 164 Cleaners and Tailors clean and press your suit and fix up your old over coat. Our phone is our name. 164 Cleaners and Tailors, 213 Box Butte Ave. 4 (flLEN MILLEIB Undertaking JL PARLORS 128 West Third Street Telephone Day 311 Night 522 Red 520 e Worth Wh When you are "Stumped" to know what to get for that present you should look over these Christmas suggestions Hosiery of Silk .Women's Silk and Fiber full fashioned hose with double heels, toes and soles, in black and white. All sizes for $1.75 Pure Thread Silk, full fashioned Hose for women, both plain and fancy effects with double heels, toes and solos, in white black, field mouse, African brown, Cor dovan, Navy and pray. All sizes for $1.75 to $4.00 Hosiery of Cotton This is an article every woman will find very useful. They make very serviceable and acceptable gifts. Women's Lisle Thread Hose in white, black, brown, light gray, and dark gray. Full fashioned with reinforced heels, toes and soles, in all regular and out sizes, for 35c to 70c a pair Gifts for the Baby Crocheted Sacques for $2.00 and $2.50. Crepe de Chine Moccasins, blue, Plain $1.15; Embroidered. $1,25 Blankets for the buggy of cotton, cotton and wool, and all wool, for $1.25, $1.85 and $3.50. Nippon Art Silk carriage robes, two sizes, plain white, white and pink, and blue with embroidered designs, $4.00, $5.50 and $6.50. Crocheted Bootees from 45 to 65c Full length Leggins that keep the little one warm, for $2.00. Hoods Caps and Mittens to com plete the outfit. Petticoats A large collection from which, to choose of Jersey Silk, Taffeta Silk, Messaline Silk, Satin, Heath erbloom, Satin w and the warm and comfortaLK' Knitted Petti coats in all the wanted shades and fancy flounces. Exceptional values for $2.50 to $20.00 Fur Trimmed Winter Coats At Cost Your choice of any fur tirmmed Coat or Suit at actual cost. SOME XMAS GIFT! Kerchiefs for Xmas are always appreciated as well as being useful. We aro showing Handkerchiefs for the Christmas trade of Lawn with either plain or embroidered odges at 5c up to 20c each. Handkerchi-i's of Flaxon, Linen Crepe and Japan Silk are to be had in plain hemstitched or em broidered; colors or mTiUc. Also assorted shades of Crepe Silk and Jap Silk. For both men and women, at 20c to $.25. Wonderful examples of fashion's latest creations Ettglisll CflitJCl PRETTY blouses Dinnerware in Pretty Blouses for the Holidays. Most skilfully designed of Georg ette, Crepe de Chine, Satin and Pussy Willow in all the light, as well as the suit shades. Selections may be made from round, square or "V" necks with either long or short sleeves. This beautiful collection of Blouses are priced at $5.75 to $27.50 We are showing two beautiful patterns in this ware at prices hat are far below others: 36-piece Set of Artist Borders, regular service for six persons. tor -$14.40 33-piece Set of Gladys patterns, regular service for six persons without sugars and creamers, for 13.45 ihese patterns are carried in open stock and are being closed out along with other patterns; also the glassware. Higfaland-Holloway Co f r