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THE ALLIANCE HERALD- Fill I) AY, NOVEMBER 12, 1920.
niON E COM r. NY M VST
PAY $600 OCCUPATION TAX
(Continued from Ta?e 1)
c"-nn,. .uunl draw $200 a year and
the mayor, or president of the coun
cil $300.
Under e'thcr t1"1 rr?-t or th
proponed plan, the"" wou'd lo a rily
cWk. nresuwh'v n ralrw md it
Is unlikely that there would be any
reduction in the number of city em
ployes, the objectors to the city man
ager point out The issue will prob
ably be of fouffht out nlonjr there
lines.
Pour-Year Term for Council
l!t'W the r'tv mjijee rplan, five
fcouncilmon will be elected from the
city at larnre, the three receiving the
highest vote to serve fonr years and
the other two for two years. One
member of the council is to be elected
as president, and will serve as ex-ofTi-cio
mayor. Councilmen are nominated
by non-partisan primary election,
and candidates must file petitions con
taining at least twenty-five names to
get a place on the ballot. The ten
reeeivintr the highest vote in the pri
mary election will have their names
placed on the regular election ballot,
and those reeeivintr the five highest
Votes will be declared electd. e
The council will chose a city man
ager and a city clerk. Members of
the council may not nerve as man
ager, althought one may be pe'ected
as clerk. The city manager will have
complete control of the appointments
and may hire rn dfire at will. A pro
vision in the law xtateN that members
of the council may not give order to
city employes, either public!) or pri
vately. The recall, applying to roMwilmen
r nd not the oitv manujeer, unl thi! in
itiative and referendum are features
Oa the law.
No ( hanu for Four Year
If the city adopts th r'tv m ir.auer
form of government, thero will be no
opportunity to change for four years.
The law states that tho pi.w may not
be abandoned until it hau been in force
that length of time.
The powers given the city manager
under the proposed plan are ouite
inclusive. He is chosen for an indefi
. nite period, at the discretion of the
council, and need not bo n resident of
the state or city. He may receive any
salary the council decide. to" pay.
His powers and duties are:
To see that the laws and ordinances
are enforced; to appoint and remove
all heads of departments and all sub
ordinate ocers and employes in idl
departments; to exercise control over
all departments of the city; to attend
meetings of the council, vi:h a nht
to participate in the discussions but
not to vote; to recommend men mea
sures to the council as he may desire;
to prepare the annual budget r.nd
keep the council advised an to the
f.- . c . ' r lli'oi. Hi !? to
o '"d -nincil may direct.
7':e tidvocs.tcs of the city manager
plan adiit.l t.ti i wouul iu-t i 'u.r, ,
nit t tha' t!' 'n-reased etTie:encv
would be worth all that it would cost
ANNC LWTKM ENTS.
pui:su 'n;ni an church
I .e. ie i!.er the Ked Cross member-
ovemler 1' ".
Sunday school at 9:45. We are
... oung mens class is
; t ing urder way again under the
e. dcrthlp of Mr. I'rinee. Social nu
the orchestra and boys' choir
every Sunday. The men's class for
ie ' iu ly of money" will begin next
t il..;. Come; the books have nr
t; I. Horning worship at 11 a. m.,
ArmVticc Day Meditation."
We would like all members and
.. l . i!:e church present Sunday
m '-.t for thv. serv'ce and also to
consider the advisability of holding
vo. per c.erv ces at 4 p. m. during the
winter months instead of evening
serv'ce.
n f ron nir service next Sunday
will be held at 7:30 p. m. We will
tudy -.ogciher the work of the Pres
byterian churches in Siam. All of
Sam i a' lot tod to the Presbyterian
fhurch nd no other missions are at
work there.
Christian Endeavor at 6:30. All
are cordially invited to these services.
A. J. KEAUNS, Pastor.
CHURCH OF CHRIST.
Whatever is beneficial and from
whatever source it comes, let us util
ize it to the best of our ability. Sift
out the useless and much pood will be
left. A knowledge of God's revealed
word and a vison of humanity's needs
will help us in our choices of selection.
'Hie sermon subjects to tbe used by
the minister for next Lord's Day are:
"Utilizing the Power of Prayer", and
"Rol s Final Word." These will be
scriptural and helpful. The results of
each worshipful service depends upon
the presence of the many. Each de
partment of the work is a portion of
k rger field of Christian service.
o- I.ovd sn'd that his sheep would
go in and out and find pasture. This
.if .ire trying to emphasize at
each service. Come to the church
with a message and a welcome.
S. J. EPLER, Minister.
1 LUTHERAN CHURCH.
The Lutheran church has English
service next Sunday afternoon at
'2:30. Sunday school at 10 a. m. All
children are asked to be present to
pracfee the Christmas, program.
F. DROEGEMUELLER, Pastor.
The Rebeccas will hold the'r regu
lar buMnes meet ng Saturday nigh'.
.;t the I. O. O. F. hall.
Baptist Ladies' Bakl and
Apron sale, all day Saturday at
the Hirst Grocery. 100
There are no signs as yet to bear
out those who thought the game of
croquet might eventually take the
place of the saloon.
This deflation process is apparently
a slow leak. Cleveland News.
BAPTIST CHURCH.
Morning services: Sunday school,
10:00 a. m.; preaching, 11:00 a. m.; B.
Y. P. U., 6:30 p. m.; preaching, 7:30
p. m. Rev. Mr. Kline will preach.
RAILROAD NOTES
Fireman Bailey is laying off for one
trip.
Engine No. 6003 is in Alliance for
repairs. "
O. E. Ward, air inspector, was in
the city Thursday.
The old turn-table was shipped to
Denver Thursday night.
G. A. Miller is laying off for a few
days to attend to business.
Engineer Ruth is laying off while
he attends a trial in Omaha.
Fireman Stanlord is laying off for
a few day sdue to sickness.
Engine No. 2140 arrived about 5:30
p. m. from the south Thursday.
Fireman Las well deadheaded to
Seneca to relieve Fireman Garrison.
Inspector E. Bignell of Lincoln is
in the city this week holding a fuel
meeting.
Fireman Witman went to Omaha
Wednesday to accompany his wife
back home.
Electrician Claude Haselton laid off
Thursday night. Ed. McLain worked
in his place.
The new coal-oil engine which was
installed in the sawmill is working in
fine condition.
Engineer Briley deadheaded to
Bridgeport after being bumped by
Engineer Bonhar.
C. Pearson deadheaded to Crawford
on No. 42 Wednesday to relieve Engi
neer Wolverton, who is sick. -
Engineer Stanford deadheaded en
No. 42 Thursday to relieve Veters
neck, who is on the sick list.
Federal Inspector Colling was in
the city Tuesday and Wednesday .f
this week on company business.
Engineer Antim and Fireman Jen
son deadheaded to Peadwood on No.
41 Wednesday to bring engine No.
3119 to Alliance. .
It was impossible to have any
lights at the round house Thunduy
due to the dynamo. The flywheel
worked loose, making it impossible to
use the dynamo. It was able to be
used about 5 o'clock.
Machinist E. J. Mehrhef was seri
ously hurt while working on the drop
pit Wednesday n'ght. He slipped and
fell to the bottom of the pit, striking
on his head. Dr. Minor Morris fount)
it necessary to take three stitches in
the back of his head.
Save Doctor Bills
By, Making Your Home Cozy
and Comfortable this Winter
LET US HELP
YOU DO
YOUR BUILDING
No. 73
You can save life and propery by attend
ing to the many needed repairs about the
house, barn, and other outbuildings, before
winter sets in. Keep out the cold and snow
by attending to it at once.
You can also add to your comfort by put
ting on storm doors tnd storm windows. A
little paint and varnish will greatly improve
its appearance and attractiveness.
WE ARE GETTING PLENTY OF COAL
VVe are getting plenty of coal
while the weather is good.
We also have some well season
ed Pitch Pine kindling wood.
You can add many years of life and use
fulness to your machinery by painting and
storing them out of. the weather. Save
money by 1 eeping your machinery in good
shape for use next spring.
Come in and Let us Show
you Plans about Building!
Forest Lumber Co,
WM. BEVINGTON, Manager.
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