130 Years Ago
October 6, 1893
A sad accident occurred northeast of Alliance Wednesday, which resulted in the death of Albert Krause on Thursday at noon. He was riding a horse and driving cattle, when the animal stumbled and falling upon him injured him so severely that he never regained consciousness. It is supposed that death was caused by concussion of the brain and internal injures.
125 Years Ago
October 7, 1898
Just received, from my own selection while at Omaha, another carload of buggies and Bain wagons, which will be unloaded today. They are the swellest buggies, phaetons and surreys on the market. Take a look at the “Red Bird” and “Cuba Libre” top buggies, they are dandies and can not help but please you. Call and see them. Yours truly, ALBERT JOHNSON.
120 Years Ago
October 6, 1903
A hot box at the electric light power house last evening was the cause of the town being in darkness and considerable inconvenience to many.
115 Years Ago
October 2, 1908
Harry Thiele departed yesterday afternoon going to Omaha to purchase holiday goods for the store. He may go to Chicago before returning to Alliance.
110 Years Ago
October 3, 1913
“We the coroner’s jury, find that Bertie Edwards came to her death at the hands of Archie Edwards, while she was resisting arrest.” Signed by T. H. Barnes, foreman; A. D. Rodgers, Ellis Ray, W. R. Harper, Geo. Duncan and L. F. Smith. Bertie Edwards was killed on Niobrara Ave., about 10 p. m., Wednesday night, when her paramour, Archie Edwards, attempted to rescue her from the hands of Officer Ben Jordan, who had arrested her.
105 Years Ago
October 4, 1918
Theodore Roosevelt, one of the nation’s most noted men, spoke in behalf of the Fourth Liberty Loan to a crowd of people estimated at 10,000 in Alliance this afternoon. The ex-president spoke of the important part this section is playing in the war work, having reference to the potash industry, but he said: “It is not food, nor money, nor the Red Cross that will win this war; its the fighting force in France. All the rest of the war activity is supplementary and we must back up the men at the front.”
100 Years Ago
October 5, 1923
Jerry Wiley, nationally known “human fly”, will give an exhibition in Alliance at the Fall Festival, October 20, Wiley has scaled some of the most difficult buildings in the United States and he will attempt to climb up the side of the Newberry Hardware Building, the highest in Alliance.
95 Years Ago
October 5, 1928
When his parachute failed to open after he dropped off the wing of the Alliance Airways plane at an altitude of 2,500 feet, Captain Ace Gray, 35, one-armed parachute jumper, plunged to his death while a crowd of 3,000 looked on during a fall festival at Dalton Tuesday afternoon.
90 Years Ago
October 3, 1933
The largest potato thus far reported to this newspaper this season is one weighing two and one-quarter pounds, taken from the fields of Art Carrel at Hemingford.
85 Years Ago
October 4, 1938
A “fast worker” was William Still, 24, when in June of last year he left his wife, five days later met Violet Olsen, 23, and seven days later married her in Alliance. Young Still found out Saturday that the court could be a “fast worker,” too, when he was arraigned before County Judge P. E. Romig on a bigamy charge, was bound over to district court after pleading guilty, and then sentenced by District Judge E. L. Meyer to serve one to three years in the state men’s reformatory at Lincoln.
80 Years Ago
October 5, 1943
Vern Westover, Ashby, reported to Alliance Police Saturday night that he picked up five girl hitch-hikers and that they broke a window in his car and threw him out this side of Antioch. He later got a ride to Alliance. Later that night the police picked up Bonita Neiss on suspicion and she confessed to being one of the party and named the other four: Connia Neiss, Mary Girbux, Pearl LaRoche and Judy Bordeau.
75 Years Ago
October 5, 1948
Bonnie and Connie Neiss, sisters who were held in the county jail last Thursday night in connection with the alleged stabbing of their brother, Gabriel Neiss, 27, were released Friday afternoon without any charge being filed against them. Sheriff Dan Hoppes explained that the wounded man refused to appear against the sister who was believed to have done the stabbing.
70 Years Ago
October 3, 1953
Harry F. Martin, pastor of the Indian Mission Church, is in satisfactory condition today in St. Joseph’s Hospital following an accident Friday when he fell to the ground when scaffolding collapsed. He was working for Art Andreason Alliance contractor at the new home of Pete Stalos at 1036 Yellowstone Ave., when the accident occurred. Mr. Martin suffered one cracked rib and two fractured ribs. Sunday services at the Mission will be conducted by Mrs. Martin.
65 Years Ago
October 4, 1958
National Newspaper Week, October 1-8, marks the time when the circulation department of The Daily Times-Herald announces the outstanding carrier of the year within its 46-youngster organization in Northwest Nebraska. Circulation Manager John Tew announced today the award goes to Rick Schafer, 15-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard F. Schafer, 816 Toluca.
60 Years Ago
October 4, 1963
A Hemingford High School student, Linda A Mracek, 15, escaped injury when the car she was driving rolled over on the way home from school Thursday afternoon. The accident happened two and one half miles east of the 16 Mile Corner on State Spur 187. Miss Mracek was alone in the car. She lost control and it rolled completely over, landing on its wheels.
55 Years Ago
October 4, 1968
Miss Carol Hollinrake was crowned Homecoming Queen this afternoon at the Pep Rally held in the St. Agnes Academy Gym. Miss Barbara Coupens was named second attendant and Miss Helen Percival first attendant. The queen was crowned by Steve Moran, president of the “A” Club. The highlight of Homecoming events will be the football game at Bulldog stadium at 7:30 tonight when the Crusaders host Mullen. The Homecoming dance at the Lyceum will follow the game.
50 Years Ago
October 4, 1973
This is the season for pumpkin pie and jack-o-lanterns, and Jack Schwartz, manager of the Alliance Jack and Jill, receives a load of the orange “monsters” for an early October sale. These large pumpkins were home grown by Marv Toedtli.
45 Years Ago
October 4, 1978
The Grandview Grocery Store at 636 E. 7th, owned by Mrs. Coy Rice, will go out of business when its stock is depleted sometime in the next few weeks. It is not yet known what will become of the structure, but ownership of the grocery business will not change hands again; ending the era of family grocery stores in Alliance.
40 Years Ago
October 3, 1983
U. S. Senator J. James Exon will make a swing into northwest Nebraska next week, visiting Alliance Tuesday noon for a no-host luncheon at the Elks Club. Arrangements here for his visit are being made by Elenora Annable, county Democrat chairman, Exon’s Senate seat will be subject to election in 1984.
35 Years Ago
October 4, 1988
The Alliance Times-Herald has been awarded a construction permit for a low power television or television translator station, according to the Federal Communications Commission. The construction permit has been issued to The Alliance Publishing Company Inc., for Channel 35. Times-Herald Publisher Fred Kuhlman said The Alliance Publishing Company at this time has no immediate plans for the television station.
30 Years Ago
October 4, 1993
State Senator Bob Wickersham and rancher LeRoy Louden of Elsworth listen as Dr. Rezac of Grand Labs explains the latest herd management techniques for dealing with bovine respiratory disease at the annual Nebraska Cattlemen – Alliance Affiliate meeting at The Elms Saturday evening. Sen. Wickersham addressed the 65 to 70 people present on current legislative issues and solid waste management.
25 Years Ago
October 5, 1998
Senator Bob Kerry announced today that the Alliance Housing Authority has been awarded a grant of $21,500 from the United States Dept. of Housing and Urban Development that will assist with repair and maintenance work to Alliance housing units.
20 Years Ago
October 4, 2003
Larry Holub and Lee Mason hang the “Native American Art From Red Cloud” exhibit at Carnegie Arts Center this past Monday. The exhibit consists of 29 paintings and nine three-dimensional pieces from the Heritage Center at the Red Cloud Indian School in Pine Ridge, S. D.
15 Years Ago
October 4, 2008
The Make A Wish Foundation granted wishes for three local children who shared one common dream – to visit Disney World. Each of the kids spent three days in Disney World, two days at Universal Studios and one day at Sea World. The Make A Wish trip was a “once in a life time” experience for four-year-old Makyla Whattler, five-year-old Braden Frohman and seven-year-old Zachery Deloach. Karen Kelly and Elaine Potmesil said they enjoy granting wishes for Zachery, Braden and Makyla. Kelly noted that the Alliance Eagles has chosen to donate the proceeds from its fundraisers this year to Make A Wish.
10 Years Ago
October 4, 2013
There will be a benefit dinner to raise funds for Box Butte County Habitat for Humanity, at the Westside Event Center. The new home at 14th and Big horn will be gifted to Marcela Loera and her family. Habitat Chapter President Harold Roller said the family has been working toward their 400 equity hours – a requirement for them to accept the home.
5 Years Ago
October 3, 2018
Owners Bobbi Arraj and Spencer Sanchez opened B & S Repair Shop in September at what had been Eastside Texaco for years. Services include oil changes, brake changes, small engine work and detailing. Arraj said, “He wanted people to have a fair place to go to get their stuff fixed at a low rate.” Sanchez went as far as to say they are the “Robin Hood of mechanics.”