THE ALLfANCfe ITERALD. FRIDAY, MAY 14, 1920.
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FOR NEW MEMBERS
BURR miNTINO CO., Owners
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KPWIN M. BURR Buaineaa Mgr.
run,.!! nmn,r of the City Of
aiii.nro! official newapapcr of Box
Butt County.
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Printing Company. Oeorge U Burr, Jr.,
STtaldent; Edwin M. Burr, lca Frea-ftdant.
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At last we have a defense of the
worklngman In the silk shirt, the
result of higher wages and shorter
hours. The Union, a labor paper
published In Indianapolis, gives silk
shirts the credit for taking the vio
lence out of strikes. Logically, the
eroDositlon works out about as fol
lows: Only a roughneck throws
tjrtcka. When a roughneck puts on
silk shirt, he Is no longer a rough
neck. Therefore, he Quits tnrowlng
bricks. And It follows, naturally,
that he will try to live up to his bet
ter clothes. Maybe In time manufac
turers will work out a scheme to pre
sent all their employes with pink Bilk
ralamas and do away with labor
troubles.
Only KUty-ftix Men Seeded to
Make Organization lOO
Per Cent Strong.
It's anybody's victory at the repub
lican national convention. The New
York World's latest compilation
hows that 799 delegates out of a to
tal of 984 have been selected, and
that of these 409 are unlnstructed.
Wood leads with 134 delegates,
Johnson follows with 97. There's a
fine opportunity for a dark horse to
capture the prize.
HEMINaFOBD
The storm which swept over this
Ylclnlty Sunday afternoon was the
worst ever experienced here. It came
with rain and hall and a terrific wind
which formed a cyclone near the
ball ground and swept southwest
destroyng the grand stand, potato
cellars, coal shed, Mellck's Implement
bed aud shaking up the hotel, break
Ing windows and dsetroying the
chimney, then on to the Co-operative
tore where the most damage was
done. For a time it looked as though
our city was doomed but fortunately
the cyclone passed on doing some
damage to near by farm buildings,
but no serious damage was done and
no oue hurt. At the Ringer farm
southeast, a barn and wind mill and'
several buildings were destroyed,
The cyclone was followed by a heavy
wind and hall. - - f;
Lloyd Ershlne and Walter Mar
shall departed Saturday night for
stead.
Another snow storm visited this
The week of May 17 to 22 has
been designated as "National Amer
Ian Legion Week," when all eiser-
vlce men who are not now members
are urgently requested to join and
help the legion go over the top with
a million new memDcrs. ine goai
In Nebraska Is 30,000 members; that
will mean about 10,000 new mem
bers this month. There are approx
imately 250 former service men In
Alliance, 184 of whom belong to Al
liance Post No. 7. We are out after
the other 66.
If you nerved in th; army, navy or
marines curing the world war, either
in the U. S. or the A. E. F., you are
entitled to membership In the Ameri
can Legion. You s' ould take ad
vantage of this privilege and JOIN
AT ONCE. At last report Alliance
Pont ranked eleventh In number of
members of the Nebraska posts,
though Alliance Is twentieth lu size
of the cities of Nebraska. That
was a good report but we want to
make a better one. Scottsbluff was
fourth in membership. Let's don't
let Scottsbluff get the start on us.
If you do not belong to the legion
and are eligible, will you kindly call
at the office of the Post Adjutant,
and leave your $2 which pays for
membership in the Legion to Jan
uary 1st, 1921. We need you In
carrying out the plans of the Al
llance post, and you need us in
helping you to receive your rights
as a former service man.
Alliance Post la up against it tor
a place to meet regularly, but we
are working hard to secure a room
where members can associate, play
games, smoke, hold committee, busi
ness and social meetings. Many
posts In Nebraska and all over the
United States are being financed In
the erecting of memorial buildings by
subscriptions among local citizens,
bond Issues, etc. We are not ask
ing that a building be erected at the
present time, but we do want a room
In which to meet. We want you to
Join the legion and help us in getting
started.
In Denver the young people's so
cieties of the different churches are
working together with the different
posts of the American legion In an
endeavor to aid each other. The
legion wants every ex-service man to
become a member, and the youn
people s societies want legion mem'
bers to attend their services and Join
their societies.
If you are not now a member, per
haps the following facts will help
you to decide to Join: A man by
reason of membership in the Ameri
can Legion cannot be compelled to do
military or police service. The
are spending a few days seeing the
sights In Denver.
Mrs. E. Miller, mother or Machin
ist Hoy Miller, has been quite ill for
tho past week, but is reported as Im
proving. . i
Heavy rains, causing washouts In
several places west of Alliance, have
made train service difficult. Repairs
are being made as rapidly as possible,
and service will soon be normal.
Master Mechanic J. D. Irwin re-
urned the middle of the week from
business trip to the eastern part of
the state.
Mrs. A. N. Thompson and children
will leave soon for a visit to Kansas
City.
Blacksmith II. C. Mueller Is movi
ng his family to their homestead
near Gillette, vvyo., tnis weeK.
Frank Smith, assistant chief clerk
the office of Superintendent
mart, is taking his vacation and hai
gone to tne western coast. He ex
pects to be gone about two weeka.
Miss Ruth Reed, stenographer In
the master mechanic's office, is on
the sick list.
Roscoe Tipple left for Lincoln
Tuesday night, where he will consult
specialist In regard to his hand.
He was unfortunate enough to run
the point of an Indelible pencil into
his band, poisoning resulting. It
as been giving him considerable
trouble.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
WOMAN'S CLUB
There will be a called meeting of
the Woman's club in the library base
ment Saturday afternoon at 2:30.- It
is desired that all be present as there
are important matters to be considered.
jucBuiy vYtuurauji uisiii uui uiuiieu , American Lieglon stands for 100 per
nearly as fast as it fell. cent Americanism and takes no part
Hemlngford has been completely Mn issues between labor and capital
Isolated the past three days. No mall ' great many labor unions are en
or railroad service on account of the tbuilastlcally supporting the Amerl
numerous washouts along the line. cm Legion, and thousands of legion
ur- ana mtb. Howara Haynes are members are union men. The fact
rejoicing over the arrival of a baby that you served in the Red Cross
daughter at their home on May 7.
AH concerned are doing nicely.
Mrs. Wahl and Mrs. I). U. Shep
herd spent several days In Alliance
this week goliig down Tuesday and
were obliged to remain on account
of the trains being tied up. !
Mrs. W. J. Hughes and daughter of
Jlreh, Wyoming, arrived Monday for
s visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. 1
CHURCH OP CHRIST.
ROY BRAUNIA DRAWS
LIFE IMPRISONMENT
Roy Braunla, the twenty-three-year-old
youth who shot and killed
John Watts, Bridgeport farmer, last
month, was sentenced to life impris
onment at hard labor In the peniten
tiary, in district court at Bridgeport
last week. The Jury was out only a
few minutes and brought In the ver
dict and a recommendation for life j
imprisonment. Braunla was brought
to Alliance several times before and
during his trial, because of the fear
of the Bridgeport officers that mob
violence might be done. He said, on
leaving Alliance, that he believed he
night get off if Mrs. Watts, wife of
'.he murdered man, would stand by
him.
According to the Scottsbluff Re
publican, Mrs. Watts and the two
young sons testified as follows:
Mrs. Watts and her two young
sons related the circumstances of the
shooting. Braunla was driving a
three-horse team to a harrow In the
field. Watts was plowing nearby and
seeing Braunla having some trouble
with the horses, went over to where
Braunla was working and had a few
words with him. Braunla quit the
job and started to the house. Watts
starting to the house at the same
time. According to the testimony of
the two boys who were working out
bide and saw the shooting plainly.
Braunla went Into the house, procur
ed the rifle and came out and v.-cr.t
close to or behind a milk I:cr.rc i.i
the yard. Watts went to tho houso
and entered the door, vhw- A-........
stepped from behind the milk hous-
1 and shot him in the left side near the
back. '
Watts had opened the screen door
and stepped Inside It and was hold
ing the knob of the Inside door in
his hand when he received the wound
the bullet going through the screen
door before striking him. The ball
went almost through Watt's body.
Judge Hobart passed sentence on
Braunia Monday. Sheriff Dyson left
on the Burlington that night at 10:30
with Braunla for the penitentiary;
so, within thirty days from the time
he fired the shot that killed John
Watts, Roy Braunia will be lodged
behind the prison walls for life.
TODAY'S BEST STORY
"Alnt you fciucftTTIervous?" asked
the much be-lathered customer in the
barber chair as the barber was get
ting in his work.
"Yes, a little," answered the barb
er, "I had an accident when I used
to work in a butcher shop that af
fected me. so I had to give up heavy
butchering."
Old fashioned men of economical
habits should take heart 25 cent
socks have again appeared in the
market. ; i ' '.
BECOMING BLOUSES
Saturday Special
For your especial attention Saturday wo
offer bewitching Blouses with the latest
convertible collar in Crepe de Chine,
Striped Tub Silk, Radium Silk, Wash
Satin and Pongee. -Also charming Ovcr
blouscs in Tricollette and Georgette.
They come in a wealth of colors and color
""" combinations.
Bock Furnishing Store
120 West Third
The services, Including the . ser
mons, are timed to edlry tne soul
and to quicken the activities of the
Christian life. Have you found your
place in the services? There is room
for you and need for workers. The
sermon subjects for next Lord's day
are: "The Gospel Quartet" and
The Unfolding Life." The latter
subject is the sermon to the high
school graduates la the evening. The
C. E. prayer meetings furnish an
outlet to young'people for diversified
kinds of Christian activities. Come
to the church with a message and a
welcome.
STEPHEN J. EPLER,
Minister.
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BAITIST CHURCH
Sunday school at 9:45 a. m. Reg
ular service at 11 a. m. B. Y. I U.
and Junior at 6:30 p. m.
Evening service at 7:30. An inter
esting address and' special music.
Everybody welcome to a friendly
church." J. O. GOULD, Pastor.
i . Ai. u. A., K. u. or otner war or
conizations does not make you ell
gible to membership in the Legion,
Ar.y post that allows polities to en
u into its organization la liable to
h;.ve its charter revoked. Men who
ai.) still in the service or on reserve
are eligible, to membership in the
legion if they were In the service at
any time between the dates of April
6, 1917, and November 11, 1918,
W. F. Walker and other relatives and
friends. , , J both dates Inclusive. Rank does not
Mrs. McClung spent Sunday with ?,8t in the American Legion: a for-
She returned
nier buck private has as much to Bay
as a former general. The American
Legion Magazine is sent to all mem
bers who aro in good standing. The
American Legion makes no distlnc
tion between overseas men and those
who were not so unfortunate.
friends in Alliance,
Monday afternoon.
Farming is being delayed on ac
count cf the heavy rains which have
swept the country the last two weeks.
Miss Godfrey, who formerly lived
here but who now lives in Montana,
Visited with friends here several days
days during the week.
nesdav tliat his father was Wine .r-1 . Ld Connor, blacksmith helper,
loualv ill at hia hom at Plnrlr Mh 18 " n account Of a turned
uouermaker Stephen Fischer and
RAILROAD NOTES
Earl left by auto Wednesday night
going to Alliance where he thought
lie might be able. to get a train.
The trains being all tied up, making
It very inconvenient for him to travel.
We hope that Earl will find his father
better when he arrived at his home.
Harlan Wells left the latter part
of the week for Sterling, Colo., where
we are Informed he has a position.
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY
FOR SALE Two full-blooded Po
land-China boars, six mouths old,
Inquire John Kauntz, , St. Joseph
Hospital. 49
WANTED HELP
WANTED Girl for housework.
Good salary. Phone 200. 48t(
JLOST 33x4
. Thursday,
er's Grocery.
chain for Ford truck
Finder return to Rodg-
FOR SALE Evans potato planter,
In good condition. Phone 495.
F. G. Blaln. 61p
FOR SALE 34 bead of Whlteface
heifers, I and 4-year-olds. In
quire 8ml tn Brandell livery barn.
Alliance. ' 48
Helper F. W. Allen resigned from the
service last week.
Aiacmnsit Helper Ed Weborg Is
spending a few days in Denver.
W. II. Dacy has resigned and will
go to his homestead for a time,
MrB. C. R. Witham, wife of Engi
neer witnam, expects to leave soon
for a visit at Concordia, Kas.
wuaiica vuienck was reported on
tne sick list the first of the week
Fireman H. H. Shaffer was called
to Sioux City the first of the week
oa account of illness,
Mrs. L. A. Baschsky and children
win leave soon for a visit to Ottum-
wa, la., and Osceola. Mo.
Aiacmnisi lien Mullane is report
ed on tne sick list for the last couple
oi aays.
Fireman a Uleman Is planning
trip to Chicago in the near future.
Mrs. C. K, Wheeler and Mrs. Jess
wagner are visiting relatives and
mends at Verdon, Neb.
Fred Wheeler was reported on tne
sick list the first of the week.
Airs. Hessle CamnbeU exnta in
leave soon for a trip to Des Moines.
Master Mechanic Davennort of
Sterling was in Alliance Wednesday.
Macmnut J. F, Curren and wife
MRS. MARY J. SMITH.
Mrs. Mary J. Smith was born in
Louisa county, Iowa, July 14, 1879,
and died at the home of her mother,
Mrs. Cora Brown, in Alliance, Neb.,
May 6, 1920, aged forty years, nine
months and twenty-two days. She
was married to C. W. Smith in Al
liance December 6, 1904. Three
children were born, all dying in in
fancy.
Sixteen years ago Mrs. Smith
obeyed the gospel, uniting with tho
Baptist church. For thirteen years
she has been a constant sufferer, but
bore her suffering in patienco and
was ready to go. Besides her hus
band and mother, she is survived by
seven siBters and one brother. ?
Funeral services were conducted
at 424 Laramie avenue Saturday
afternoon, May 8, by Stephen J.
Epler. Interment was in Greenwood
cemetery. ;
Dodge touring car
trade in A-l condition.
for. sale or
Phone 570.
47-48p
NOTICE ;
Regular teachers examination will
be held at the court house May 28 th
and 29th, 1920.
48-51 Opal Russell, County Supti
ALLIANCE BRIEFS f
According to the conversation of
two Wyoming stockmen In a local
hotel last evening, conditions in the.
local etocqyards are bad, due to the
recent rains. These ranchers had
cattle In the yards which they were
unable to get moved out, because the
railroads were tied up with washouts
and repair work, and the cattle have
been standing in mud almost knee
deep for several days. They have
begun to die, these ranchers say,
and unless arrangements are made
to care for them there may be a con
siderable Iobs. The stockyards man
ager reports that there are 130 car
load now at Alliance, and that the
yards are in bad shape, but that only
a few of the weaker cattle have been
lost, and these would have died any
way. These cattle have been here
since May S and it is unlikely that
they can be shipped out before the
middle of next week.
The reporter for The Herald made
an Interesting discovery tne first of
the week. There are two crossings
on Box Butte avenue that the enter
prising paring engineer neglected to
remove. A prise of three gumdrops
will be given to the man, woman or
child who discovers -a third within
the saving districts attacked,
Spick
and
Span
Is the way your house will look after the spring cleaning, if you will finish,
your Floors, Woodword, Furniture and Bath Room with
CHI-N VMEL
Do the work yourself if you wish and Jet the children help, they will
be glad to do it. Let us tell you more about
The Transforming Effect
of the Chi-Namel Graining Process.
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HOW TO BUILD A HOME
WITHOUT REGRETS
No doubt you want to benefit by the sad and unpleasant experience of others who have
found out too late the most economical home to build is the one that means no regrets after
ward. Nothing in the world is a greater source of constant regret and disappointment than a
house that won't suit you after it is built.
It stares you in the face every day. It "rubs in" your mistakes so you can't get away
from it. This constant irritation means a j'ar on your nerves that makes you irritable and
has been responsible for many storms in the life of a family. To have a home without regrets
doesn't mean only the right kind of planning. Tou want your house to look well as long
as it stands.
CHOOSE BUILDING MATERIALS WISELY
Of course that depends on the quality of the material that goes in the building.
Bear in mind that Lumber is not just Lumber. There are a great many different kinds
and many grades of each kind. The best uses for one kind or grade may not be the best
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When you are ready to select your buildin g materials it would please us to show you
without the slightest obligation the different kinds of lumber and tell you what kinds are
unfit for your new home and why. We will do all we can to help you build a truly ecenom
ical home one you won't regret afterwards. i Zz . .' ,
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i Wsl BE VINO TON, Manager.
