Nebraska Newspapers

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A BAD DAY FOR FIRES.
THE MEJTBEttS OFTHE DEPARTMENT "WERE
CALLED OUT MONDAY
Bat the Fires Trove to le of Minor Im
portance The Boys get There with
Their Customary Celerity.
A BIG LOT OF HAY BURNED.
During the gale Monday afternoon a
epark from a passing locomotive set fire
to the prairie on the north side of the
river east of the railroad bridge and a
very destructive fire ensued. The area
. burned over is hay land and last season
the grass -was cut and stacked on the
ground prior to having -tit baled this
winter. Driven by the strong wind the
flames spread rapidly and.efforts to check
their progress v.cre almost futile. The
result was that nearly J,000 tons of hay
went up in smoke. Among the losers are
M. C. Keith 250 tons, D. Purdy 150, Dr.
Dick 200, Ben Eshelman 50, 'Albert Beck
100, and others whose names and the
amount lost could not be ascertained.
Jfayj is -hay these days and the
loss would falljhcayily on the losers
were i t not that the tj. P.' tympany will
be hel 3 liable for the amount. A"i" if is'
the persons who have lost will probably
be fully reimbursed by the company.
At one time it looked as though the
section house at the east end of the
bridge mTuicr-De consume!; out by vig
orous work the buudinj: was .saved.,
This lire was the most tstructiviTono"
wo have had "for several years.
Just at cWciockMonday the fire
alarm sounded and the members of the
department as well as several hundred
other people wore out on the streets in
an instant- The wind was blowing a
gale and dust flew through the air in
clouds, rendering it impossible to see but
a short distance. For a brief time it
was difficult to locato the fire, but the
scent was finally obtained and full- five
hundred people rushed after the hoso
teams to the south part of the city where
it.was found that the grass in the yard
of T. 0. Goodson wa& on fire and threat
ened to burn the house. The flames had
been about extinguished beforo the de
partment arrived at the scene. Just
about tho time the hoso carts had been
put away, tho" alarm again" rang; being
turned in from tho box at tho Episcopal
rectory. The boys turned out,
and this time it was grass burning in tho
yard of Mrs. Casey on west Fourth streot,
but it too had been about extinguished
with tho aid of a gardon hose. It was
then. discovered that a fire was burning
in tho extreme south part of town, and'
the hoso teams went there and, found a
hay stack in flame which they soon ex
tinguished. The day was a bad one for
fires, and had one .started" in the business
part of town the result would have been
very disastrous. ,
Late -Monday night tho watchman at
the 'C.pT coal jarsent wor to Police
man Xockon that several parties were in
the act of filling their wagons with coal
belonging to, the company, and that his
assistance was needed in arresting them.
Kocken went over to the yards-and
gathering a party of night wortenen sur
rounded the thieves and succeeded in
capturing four of them and landing them
arrival found tho bridge
in the work of loading the wagons and
in the course of an hour would have
been out of sight.
Believing that there were others im
plicated in the steal, tho officers made a
peofeb and found three or four wagons
ut tho several livery stables loaded with
Boulder coal, which, it is claimed, is
used exclusively at this point by tho
company. The owners of these wagons
were subsequently found, arrested and
placed in jail. It is said that the officers
have the names of about a dozen other
fellows who have been guilty of loading
up and hauling away company coal and
that they will bo taken in as soon-as
found.
The Tribune believes these farmers
are in bad shape financially, a majority
of them being too poor to buy fuel, yet
if they are guilty as charged this does
not oxcuse them, even if tho party they
rob is a powerful and rich corporation.
The charitable people of Nebraska have
taken measures to prevent suffering on
the part of the destitute farmers, and
had these men who now languish in jail
applied to the proper committee for aid
their present needs, at least, would have
been supplied.
LANir IvnTLN'TsT"
The following patents to lands in this
county were received at tho U. S. land
office last week and are now ready for
deliveiy:
'Kate Kohagen, s hf so qr and s hf sw
qr 14-12-30.
,,T, g, Pell, so qr 8-12-29.
rjas. Colley, se qr 4-1G-20.
Hermen Stoinhausen, n hf se qr and s
hf no qr of G-13-31.
Patrick Kelly, se qr of 20-14-31.
Geo. W. Snyder, w hf nw qr of 24-13
-23. -
Vellorus D. Coates, s hf no qr and lots
1 and 2 of G-13-33.
Wm. H. Harden, so qr of 24-12-30.
Wm.H. O'Connell, lots 1. 2, 3 and 4 of
G-13-3L
John Howarth, sw qr of 12-12-30.
John O. Hamilton, s hf swqr of 28-9-30
pad 33-9-20.
Geo. Newoomb, so qr of 19-9-30.
Thos. Hanrahan, c hf nw qr and u hf
sw qr of 20-13-28.
Arrbn Mills, sw qr of sw qr of 32-14.-31.
S. U. Johnson.tots 3 and 4 of 4-13-29.
Wm. G. Cormican shf sw qr of 34-1-33.
Jno. R Ritner, sw qr.of 34-15-32.
H. Pohlimier, sw qr of 2-13-33.
O. Pohlimier, sw qr of 2-13-33.
M. Huxoll, s hf nw qr and lots 3 and 4
of 2-13-33. .
Frank J. Cook, receipt No. 1
John R'Worthly, receipt Xo. In 5.
John Delay, receipt No. 1773.
CBris Rariip, receipt No. 171G.
J. H. Harden, receipt No. 3723.
The editor of this paper has not yet
purchased his Christmas turkey. Delin
quent subscribers can easily guess why.
If a few of those who are in arrears will
plank down the coin of the realm in a
liberal manner we will be under obliga
tions. In the language of- the Greek
historian, it takes money to run a nows
paper. MkMaftinGeraghty,our energetic
eeetiW foreman started Thursday morn
ing f&r Omaha"? to see his brother who
was Jicentlf very severely" injured in a
railroad Occident near that city. Mr.
Gen ghty .expects to remain away only a
few Bays unless tho condition of his
brotaer requires his presence.
Remember that next Tuesday is"
the 'date of the Charity. Ball. Buy a
ticki attend jthe 'ball, and go home'
afterwards tiredbut 'lumpy.
The transfers of real estate Monday
were unusually heavy, though generally
in small parcels.
Mails will be closed eight o'clock in
the evening hereafter.
CD. Wood, P. M
The largest stock or toys ever
brought to this city at Belton's. They
are being rapidly picked over.
The W. C. T. U. will meet at the
residence of Mrs. Schaffer, December
18th, at 3 o'clock p. m.
Games of all description at Belton's,
from ten cents up.
Wednesdav.Fridav and Saturdav
being Ember days in the church year,
I services will bo held on ' those mornings
at eleven o'clock in the Church of Our
Saviour.
Keep your "boys homo of evenings
by buying some of those fascinating
games at Belton's.
"'Rev. D. N. Hartley will deliver his
second labor lecture at tho Unitarian
church Sunday evening, tho subject to
be, "Whose Fault is It:" The lecture
promises to bo an Interesting one to all
laborers.
H. S. Boal received a telegram from
Col. Cody, dated La Crosse, stating that
he would leave for home yesterday
morning. If the Colonel comes straight
through ne ought to reach home to-night
or to-morrow morning,
It waH reported Monday afternoon
that tho railroad bridge east of town wa
on fire. A gang of men was sent down
from tho shops in charge of John Single
ton but upon
all right
Tho show windows of the stores pro-
sent a .very attractive appearance, sug
gestive of tho coming holidays. From
the quantity and quality of goods dis
played one would think that our people
could easily find suitable Christmas
presents.
- -Frank Palmeyer, of Dorp, was bitten
on tho arm by a tarantula, Sunday,
which was in a box of fruit that had
been shipped to him. Drs. Lee and Har
grove were immediately summoned and
succeeded in bringing tho sufferer out
all right, although for somo time there
was but little hopes of his recovery.
Gandy Pioneer.
Tho St Matthew Cadets will give an
entertainment at St. Patrick's Hall on
Friday evening, December 2Gth. A play
entitled "Turning The Tables," will bo
rendered, also vocal and instrumental
music. . Tho admission has been placed
at 25 cents, a price that should, insure a
full house. The proceeds go to the St.
Matthew Temperance fund.
Tho following officers wero elected
by North Platte Legiou No. 13, S. K. A.
O. U. W., Dec. 8th: Commander, John
Hawloy; vice commandor, Henry Clark;
lieutenant commander, J. W. Alexander;
R T., N. Klien; treasurer, G. T. Snelling;
S. B., Robt Vance; S. W., Jno. McCabe;
J. W., Augustus Hamer; G., J. W. Reed;
trustees, J. J. Sullivan, three years and
H. C. Rennie for two years. Installment
first Monday in January.
There are rumors of railroad build
ing in Western Nebraska tho coming
year. It is said that a gentloman from
the east was in town last wcek.gotting
"prices on land located along tho line of
the MissouriJPacific survey in tho east
part of tho cpunty. If tho coming legis
lature does not sit down on th9 railroads
too hard wo may look for tho extension
of several lines in 1890.
A piece of that nico silverware at
Clinton's would make a suitable Christ
mas present for a wife or friend.
The following officers wero elected
at tho annual meeting of tho Woman's
Relief Corps held Saturday afternoon:
President, Mrs. R R Hiue; Senior Vice,
Mrs. A. H. Church: Junior Vice,Mrs.J.W.
Cruzen; Chaplain, Mrs. Augustus Smith;
Treasurer, Miss W. E. Het.se; Conductor,
Miss Etta Stuart; Guard, Mrs. James
Snyder. Miss Etta Stuart was elected
delegate to the encampment to bo hold
at Plattsmouth next February, and Miss
Hesse alternate.
A congregational meeting was held
at the Presbyterian church Sunday
evening, the object of which was to take
steps to call a minister to fill tho vacancy
caused by tho resignation of Rev. Hart
Tho matter was discussed at some length
and it was decided to first appoint a
committee and see what amount of
money could be raised and then issue a
call to somo minister who would be
willing fo accept the charge for the sum
raised. During the past two years tho
church has been paying tho minister
something over $1,000 per year, but it is
hoped this sum can bo incrpflsed.
The finest line of framed pictures in
the city is to bo found at Belton's. Tho
prices are very low.
Dr. Kingston's team is a corker.
Last week it started from his stable and
dashed down Fourth street at a break
neck gait, but came to a sudden halt by
ono of the horses getting into the ditch
and falling. Tho equines were evidently
pleased with their succcss, for on Mon
day evening they started on west Sixth,
ran to tho east end of tho street and
dashed into Keith's stable-yard. On
this occasion Andy Hingston and tho
office boy were in tho buggy, but the lat
ter managed to keep tho herses in tho
road and no injur- to the boys and very
little to the vehicle jesulted.
Don't fail to examine James Belton's
stock of toys and games, Everyone is
delighted with the great variety and low
prices. Come early to mako your
Christmas selections.
Mayor Warner, Councilmen Mona
gan, Klein and VanDoran, Clerk Roche
and tho usual number of regular attend
ants gathered at tho council chamber
Monday evening and patiently awaited
the coming of another member in order
to mako a quorum, buj; he came not As
is well known, Councilman Johnson .is
visiting in Ohio, the portly alderman
from the First "has been under the
weather for several weeks, and tho mem
ber from the big Second was well, some
of the boys were inclined to think that
Clint had struck an easy game of high
five; but this surmise is probably
incorrect However, there was no
quorum and after each ono present had
told what he knew about killing uu
licemsed dogs and putting out prairie
fires on a windy day, followed by a state
ment by tho mayor that there wasnt
much business to bo considered, tho
assemblage dispersed.
One of those fine carpet sweepers at
Belton's would make a very desirable
present They save labor and time.
DEATH OF ADAM FERGUSON.
A telegram was received in this city
Saturday announcing the death of Adam
Ferguson at Colorado Springs. Mr. and
Mrs. Ferguson went to that point last
summer to visit their 6ons Luther and
Harrv and at the same time take a rest
that long years of activity demanded
The visit was proving very pleasant until
a week or so ago, when Mr. Ferguson
contracted a cold which run into pneu
monia and resulted in his death Friday
night
The remains were brought to this city
Sunday morning and interred at two
o'clock in the afternoon, the funeral
services being held at the Presbyterian
church in charge of Walla Walla Lodge
I. 0. O. F.
Adam Ferguson camo to this city in
1875, from Johnstown, Penna., and during
his residence here was engaged in several
dilfcrent vocations. He was postmaster
for about two years under Cleveland's
administration, filling tho position with
ability and to the general satisfaction of
the public. In Odd Fellow circles ho
stocxl high, being Grand Master of tho
State several years ago, and wa? also
elected delegate to the grand lodge held
at Los Angeles two or three years ago,
Ho was also a prominent member of the
G. A. R
The deceased was a man possessed of
a "good heart, kind and generous to a
degree that at times resulted' unbenific-
ially to himself, and was at all times
ready and willing to lend a helping hand
to thoso in trouble. Like all other men
he had his faults, but if in his sixty-one
years of action on tho stage of life he
committed an ungenerous deed, it was
unintentional, and easily overlooked.
For many years he was a consistent
member of the Presbyterian church.
A grief-stricken wife, two daughters
and three sons are left to mourn tho loss
of a univarsally kind and loving husband
and fathor. The long procession which
followed the remains to the last resting
place attested tho kind regard and
friendship tho peoplo held for Adam
Ferguson.
iIadly scaTded.j
A very distressing accident, and one
that may prove fatal occurred at the
residenco of Mrs. Emma Cooper on
Monday evening. Mrs. Cooper had
occjision to go out for tho afternoon,
leaving tho house and children in charge
of a woman, who had been stopping
there for several ,days, and warned her
not to do any washing during her
absence. This injunction tho woman
disobeyed and during the afternoon
filled a tub with boiling water. Just as
she had completed the task, her own
baby commenced crying and taking it
walked into an adjoining room, leaving
Mrs. Cooper's little girl, about three and
a half years old, in tho kitchen. The
child in playing backed against the tub
and loosing her balanco fell in. Uncle
Tommy Reed, who is stopping at tho
house, sprang forward as rapidly as his
crippled condition would permit, and
rescued tho child, but not until tho
flesh on tho back and legs had been
literally cooked.
At last accounts the child was still
ailve but tho chances for its recover'
were considered very doubtful.
HARRY S3LVLLEY FREE.
Harry Smalley, who on tho 7th day of
July, 1877, shot and killed his brother
Andrew near Maxwell, was released from
tho state penitentiary on the 9th inst.
Smalley and his brother were west- i
bound emigrants at the timo of tho
murder and while camped near Maxwell
got into an altercation which resulted in
tho shooting. Tho murderer had his
hearing beforo tho October term of dis
trict court in tho same year and upon
conviction was sentenced to the peniten
tiary for life, but subsequently his timo
was reduced to something ovor nineteen
years. This term was further reduced
several years by reason of good behavior.
At tho time Smalley had his trial
Judge A. H. Church was county judge,
A. H. Bradley Sheriff, T. J. Foley county-
clerk, and Geo. T. Snelling foreman of
tho gralrd- jury, About one-half of tho
jetit juroi-3 who convicted tho murderer
ire yet living in and around tho city.
- -An unusually pretty variety of
baskets at Belton's. Come and see them
A COMPLIMENTARY RETORT.
We are sure our readers will be glad to
read tho following good report as to the
present standing of tho Baptist church
of North Platte, penned by one of over
twenty years' experience in Christian
work in the western states:
North Platte, Neb.. Dec, 14, 1890.
From a day spent with tho Baptist
church and Sabbath school of this city, I
am more than ever convinced of the
good work that is being done. The
pastor, E. D. Bewick, is one of our most
promising and exemplary young min
isters and tho work he is doing I am
glad to say is appreciated. The Sabbath
school uuder, tho successful management
of Mr. Reed is giving good satisfaction,
and is constantly increasing in numbers
and efficiency. ' E. A. Russell,
State Supt. of Sabbath Schools.
--An immenso variety of footstools in
tho most beautiful colors at Belton's.
"ItELIK'TTcET"
To tho citizens of Lincoln county:
In order to prevent any irajKisition on
the donors of relief to the people of
Lincoln county, and aid those who are
justly entitled to relief, we are obliged
to make the following request
1st. Those precjects that have not
already organized must hold a public
meeting in each of their respective pre
cincts and elect three men as a special
committee and report said meeting as
early as possible with list of tho names
of those who are in need of aid, and what
they need.
2d. We request each precinct to
select three men who are not likely to
ask for coal, groceries and clothing.
In carrying out the request of the
State Relief Committee we must insist
that the precinct committee give orders
to no persons who can assist himself.
J. L. McAllister,
M Oberst,
County Corn's.
One of those pianos or organs at
Belton's is just the thing for a Christmas
present
The TrvTT7G7irTMgh five club
will hold its regular bi-weekly meeting
at the home of 3Iiss Mame Jester next
Thursday evening. The party will be
conveyed to the scene of pleasure in Van
Doran's carry-alL
Dr. Ayres is the only dentist in
Lincoln county who administers gas.
A VERY POPULAR GAME.'
HIGH-FIVE RECEIVES HEARTY ENDORSE
3IENT FROM OUR SOCIETY PEOPLE.
It Proves the Entertaining Feature at a
Number of Parties During the Pant
Week or Two.
GENERAL SOCIETY NEWS.
The man who "invented", high-five,
and it is gaid he is a Nebraskan, is certain
ly entitled to tho credit xf "Creating the
most popular game extant in tho west,
poker not accepted. The fact is it is
played by everyone who does not con
sider it harmful to play social card games,
and it has proven a sourcq of much
amusement to old and young alike. In
North Platte the games .is intensely
popular in society, there being "some four
or five regularly organized clubs.
mjiTrTcuJBr'
A lively interest was manifested at
the session of the M. P. JEL F. Club hold
at the Ferguson residence Thursday
evening, owing principally to changes
which had been made in the rules.
namely, allowing tho dealer the privilege"
of robbing tho, deck, and making thirty
one instoad of twonty-one points the
game. After somo dozen or more games
had been played a nico luncheon was
served and after the members had par-;
taken heartily of tho same '-a. count.of
the credits was made "which developed
tho fact that Mrs. Randall and Mrs.
McGeo were a tie for tho ladies'; first
prizo and Messrs. McGeo andLaing held
tho same number oL-credits for the
gentlemen's prize. To decide tho tie a
game was played, Mrs. McGeo and Mr.
Laing pitching their skill against Mrs.
Randall and Mr. McGee and tho former
couplo won.
John and Miss Mary Sullivan played
host and hostess Thursday evening at a
high five party given at tho homo of
their parents. These young peoplo are
very popular with their many acquaint
ances and there was therefore no formal
ity or resorvo apparent on tho part of
those present. From what tho society
editor learns, tho party was eminently
successful, reflecting much credit on
the entertainers, and when tho guests
retired there was a unit of expression in
regard to tho good time each one had.
The customary refreshments wero served
during tho evening.
It should have been mentioned that
this party was the regular meet ofstho
R. N. High-five Club. Miss Pearr.Rfln
kin will bo hostess at tho next mooting
of the club.
ENTIRELY UNEXPECTED.
Perry Corbett, tho popular shopman,
and his estimable wife were tho victims
of a surprise on Thursday evening of last
week, about fifty of their friends being
present. It was quite a stunning blow
to Mr. and Mrs. C. but it didn't take
them long to recover and as a result
the unexpected guests were royally
treated. Messrs. Olds, Shepard- arid
Stewart, tho musicians, accompanied tho
crowd and furnished excellent music for
tho dancimr which took nlace. Card
games were also played, and before leav-H,;irt" escorting the remains of his father
n i,.i, o.i t?,.. Anud will spend the week with relatives
lliil a A U UUIl CIO rnji UVi. m a IJt f lilll I
present was in jovial spirits and -tho
evening -ras full of enjoyment. "
sengers ofthought on the Brndy Blade,
was in town Saturday and favored this
office with a brief call.
F. E. Bullard, returned Friday from a
trip to Lincoln, having -been absent
several days.
Will Whalen expects to leave this
week-for Now York, where ho will spend
the holidays.
Captain Stuart and Major Schmalzried
were down at McPherson National
Cemetery Monday.
Mrs. Jester, of Leavenworth, Kansas,
sister of Col. .Cody, is a guest at the resi
dence of that gentleman.
Zach. Johnson, an . old-time North
Platte boy; whose home is now in Kansas,
is yisiting Iv V. Zook, of Nichols.
L. P. Derby, of Myrtlo precinct will
move into the John Neary residence in
the First ward during the week.
3Irs. J. E. Evans, spent last week in
Omaha in company with Mrs. Nesbitt
sh'oppingand visiting friends.
Judge Church, Reporter Carey and
Lawyer Grimes went to Chappel yester
day where district court is now in
session.
Frank A. Johnson, lato with A. F.
Streitz, but now of the firm ofjDavis &
Johnson, druggists of Wellfloet was in
town yesterday.
Sam Urbach left Sunday night Jor
i New York where he goes to visit friends
and with tho hopo that the trip will
prove beneficial to his health
, Past. Post Commander Alex. Adani3
"will muster in the newly elected officers
of he W. R. C. and tho G. A. R, on Sat
urday, January 3d, 1891-
Mrs. George Pressor, wife of tho popu
lar clerk in McDonald's grocer-, will
leavo this week for a visit with friends
in Ohio, oxpecting to be absent at least a
month.''
S. R. Mouldon, late of The Tribute,
left Thursday for Chicago, which city
will bo his home during tho winter. In
the spring he will go south and engage
in business.
Lew Clark and Thos. Burncy returned
from Omaha Saturday where they had
been attending a meeting of tho griev
ance .committee of tho Brotherhood of
Locomotive Firemen.
Newell Burritt, of Cottonwood precinct,
was in town yesterday. Tho people of
that precinct are in a fairly prosperous
condition, having raised sufficient grain
during tho past season to carry them
comfortably through the winter.
Mrs. J. I. Nesbitt returned from
Omaha Sunday uight, where she. has
been taking treatment for deafness,
with Dr. Briggs, a specialist. Mrs. Nes
bitt reports rapid progress and expects a
permanent cure.
Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Shorman returned
from their wedding trip last week and
on Wednesday night were given a recep
tion at tho home of tho groom's parents.
It is reported as having been a very
pleasant gathering.
Luther Ferguson, of Colorado Springs,
camo down Sundav with tho funeral
IT WILL BE A SUCCESS.
Tho meeting of tho committees of
tho Charity Ball on Tuesday evening of
last week was largely attended by tho
members, oach member signifying his or
her intention of working with a will for
the success of tho ball. Tickets wero
placed in the hands of tho committees
tho latter part of tho week and up to
dato tho sales have been such as would
indicate a very largo attendance. The
object for which tho ball is given is a
very worthy one and all who are able to
purchase a ticket should have no hesi
tency in doing so. There is no doubt, but
tho ball wll prove one of tho best in
annals of North Platto sogioty.
MR. AND 3TMXllE"EXTEItTAI.V.
Mr. and Mrs. John McCabe gave a
high five party on Thursday evening to
quite a number of their friends. Only 'a
meagre report of the affair has reached
this office, but tho writer is well .ac
quainted with Mr. and Mrs, McCabe's
ability to entertain and thorefore has no
hesitency in venturing tho assertion that
the guests wore treated in a pleasant
and wholesouled manner.
TnETimN'BMJi.
Tickets for tho Fircmon's ball to bo
held New Year's Eve aro now in the
hands of tho committees and on sale at
tho different business houses. The boys
aro working actively to mako tho ball a
success and there is no doubt but the
result attained will bo gratifying to
themselves and tho public generally.'
rco1iREC'nONr
The Tribune last week referred to the
party which met at Mrs. Neville's oq tho
4th "as tho "Coffee Club." This was a
misnomer, tho organization being known
as the B. C. Club. We gladly make this
correction at the request of a member of
the club.
PEIiSONAL MENTION. '
i
H. H. Robertson, of Kiuiballtransacled
business in tho city Saturday.-'
S. P. Delatour, of Ramsey, Deuel
county, visited old friends in tho city
Saturday.
Harry Mitchcner, late of this city, is
now proprietor of the Malvera (Iowa)
candy factor-.
J. M. Ray made a business trip Grand
Island and Hastings thp latter part of
the week.
Presiding Elder Amsbarry returned
tho latter part of tho week from a busi
ness trip to St Louis.
Co. Supt Miss Hosford was present at
tho meeting of tho Teachers' Association
held at Wallace Saturday.
Charley Whalen returned Saturday
night from a six weeks' visit to Omaha,
Kansas City and other -point1.
E. R Griffin came in from the4 west
Sunday morning and is spending'' a' few
days with his family.
John Taffe returned the latter part of
the week from Washington. -Tho climate
of Nebraska is good enough for John.
Mr. Crane, deputy U. S. internal
revenue collector, was in town. Monday,
He had been to Lodge Pole looking after
some allleged crooked transactions.
J. S. Hoagland, of North Platte was in
the city Thursday. He is a high official
in L O. O. F. circles, and was here ip
connection with the order. Lexington
Pioneer.
Miss Lillian Stockton, who wields the
pencil and manipulates the silent mes-
)r.nd
i part df
1 willtfo
Wo frfit-
friends- Mr. F. is -employed cs
postal clork between Colorado Springs
and Aspen.
Hon. J. I. Nesbitt and Rev. W. A.
Amsbary go to Lincoln to-day to attend
tho annual meeting of tho trustees of the
Nebraska Wesleyan University, which
moots December 18th, 1890. Theso gen
tlemen ably represent tho educational
interests of Western Nebraska.
H. V. Hilliker, train dispatcher, was
transferred Saturday last to tho Sidney
office, E. W. Crane being returned to
this point. H. V. had becoma part Jf
North Platte and his removal
regretted by all acquaintances.
howover ho will visit us frequently.
Tho commissioners elsewhere invito
bids for the construction of a bridge in
Peckham precinct.
Saturday was farmers' day in town,
tho rural residents being largely repre
sented on the streets.
Hard to boat "Bruno" ton cent
cigar. McCiiesnkv it Co.
A girl baby put in an appearance at
the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Embrce
on Thursday ovening of last week.
--M. C. Lindsay and Joseph Schatz
havo opened a grain and produco store in
tho room south of .the North Platto
National Bank. They received a car or
two of com Saturday.
Ono of thoso step ladder chairs at
would mako a very useful
Examine them and vou will
Grayness, baldness, dandruff, and all
diseases of the scalp, and falling of the
hair can be cured by using Hall's Vege
table Sicilian Hair Renewer.
Sheriff Baker on Wednesday last
took to the reform school at Kearney
Jimmie Beacum, who was sont there at
the request of his father.
A couplo of trappers from the north
were in town last week with a load of
furs, which they sold to H. Otten. Their
catch comprised beaver, mink, wolf
and skunk.
tr. xi. McfJvoy has received a nice
stock of silverware and jewelry and has
more on tho road. It would bo well for
you to drop in and see Mac. before mak
ing your Christmas selections.
Big stocking sale; we are determined
to close them all out
Kate Wood & Co,
Ihough search has been made at
intervals during the fall for the bodv of
Dennis Redmond, who left homo last
July, all efforts to find the missing man
has proven futile. Tho mystery which
surrounds his disappearance has in no
way been unraveled.
One day last week a lady stopped at
Hammond's store to make some pur
chases, leaving her baby in the buggy
on tho sidewalk. Shortly thereafter the
four-year-old tot of Jack Sullivan's came
along and an idea struck him. Ho would
wheel tho baby home and present it to
his mother. This ho did and arriving
there he said: "Mama, I present you
with this baby." Mrs. Sullivan upon
inquiring learned whero. tho youngster
had found tho baby and buggy and sent
him back. In the meanwhile the lady
had finished making her purchases and
finding her baby gono became greatly
oxcited, but subsequently met Master
Sullivan returning with it. Ho turned
it over to tho owner with tho remark
that his mother would not accept his
.present.
Bernard Blomcr and Henry
Drout, of Sunshino precinct, wore
plaintiffs and tho Union Pacific defend
ant in a case before Judco Snelling
Thursday. The early part of November
tho plaintiffs wero arrested on tho charge
of stealing coal from the company, the
coal being recovered by she company,
and tho case coming up for hearing
before tho district court, tho plaintiffs
were acquitted. Last week Bloomer and
Drout commenced aa action against the
company for illegal conversion of prop
erty. Tho caso was first tried before the
judgo who acquitted tho defendant. H.
D. Rhea, counsel for the plaintiffs, then
demanded a jury triul and late Thursday
night that body of men gave in a, verdict
upholding tho decision of Judge Snelling.
Special sale of hats for the next
thiry days. Prices away down.
Kate Wood & Co.
- Gas is the only sure and safo anaes
thetic for tho painless extraction of
teeth. Dr. Ayres administers it. .
FoTviriT
Here is a chanco to go homo and "visit
the old folks during tho holidays. The
Union Pacific will soli on December 24 tfi,'
2oth and 31st, 1890, and January let,
1S91, "rouncr trip tickets to all Kansas
and Nebraska points within two hundred
miles.for one and one-third fare for round
trip, good returning until Januarv 5th,
1891.
Beiton's
present
buv one.
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- -Tho oung Peoplo s Society of
Christian Endoavpr, which meets at the
Presbyterian church each Sunday oven
ing, now has a membership of thirty and
a lively interest is manifested. Tho
society is non-sectarian, including mem
bers of all the Christian churches.
- -Now is tho timo to mako your selec
tions for Christmas presents do not
wait until the last moment. But by all
meansvisit Clinton, tho jeweler, before
making your purchases.
Mr. H. H. Bogert held his initial
services at tho Episcopal church Sunday
last Mr. B. has not yet been ordained
a clergyman and therefore performs the
functions of a deacon. Tho boy choir,
which has been taken under training by
Miss Luna Eells give promise of furnish
ing excellent music.
I would like to purchaso a quantity
of comity and Bity warrants.
W. II. Lindsay, North Platte.
Tho bar of Buffalo county held a
banquet at Kearney Saturday night.
Judge Church, of this city, had been
selected as toast-master, but owing to
tho death of his father-in-law ho tele
graphed the bar that he could not be
present.
Have you seen those lovely Christ
mas goods at Kate Wood & Co.'s.
Considerable petty thieving is re
ported from different parts of the county.
Tho failure of crops is having a tendency
to make hardened sinners out of some of
the farmers. The Tribune would advise
the nocturnal ramblers to apply to tho
relief committee. for aid, as such a course
is surely preferable to stealing.
Don't buy you Xnias presents until
you havo examined my stock. , It is tho
largest in tho city. No trouble to gvo
prices at any time. James Belton.
I am receiving from three to four cars
per week of Rock : Springs coal. Do not
be deceived when other dealers tell you.
there is no RqcJ? Springa coal in town.
- - C. F. Iddetgs.
- Wo carry materials for all kinds of
fancy work. Kate Wood & Co.
IelihcthnewsT
Mr. and Mrs. M. Van Brocklin were
visitors at North Platto last Monday.
A. C. Bacon had quite a lively runaway
last Friday night about six o'clock, and
wero not caught until about three o'clock
the next morning. He says ho has just
learned what a hitch rein is made for.
Mrs. Chas. Glrkin is improving quite
rapidly.
Mr. Eli Votaw and Mr. Allen Young
had the good luck to kill a deer last Sat
urday over in tho canyons. Say boys
but Ike does like venison, but he would
dio beforo he would ask for any.
Tho opening dance of tho season was
given last Wednesday night at the school
houso in Buchanan district. It was a
success in every particular, and gener
ally pronounced tho best dance this part i
of tho country ever produced, as is
always the caso with anything that R A.
Davidson has to do with. Not being
there we cannot give any of the particu
lars. Miss Fena Carpenter and Mr. J. Stump
wore quietly married last Tuesday at the
Gillett houso, and tho same day moved
out on their place where a nice little
houso awaited, all furnished from top to
bottom in first-class shape. May they
both live forever and the sand hills never
grow dim.
The euchro party held at Mr. M. Van
Brocklin's last Saturday night was high
ly enjoyed by all present. After a long
and hot engagement although ono could
hardly tell which way tho battle wjis
going, the victory of the kings prize was
finally awarded to J. W. Stump and Mrs.
Chas. Sibley, and the booby to Mr. Geo.
Allister and Mrs. William Null. The
next party will bo held at Mr. John
Jimason's, 131 South Plum Thicket.
Wanted. Two whip stocks and a
plug of tobacco will bo given to anyone
that will send to our address any reliable
work that treats on tho gamo of pins. D.
W. Van Brocklin and Wm. Null, Poounk
Mound, Milk Shako Rqw, Nebraska.
Ike.
Advertised Letter.
List of letters remaining unciilled for
in the iost offico at North Platte, Neb.,
f(jr the week ending December 17th:
OKXTLE3IEN.
THE DESIGNS AMD DBCXMU:
X tions of that chinaware at the Cadi
Store are tne prettiest you will have j
opportunity of seetsg for some time.
Drop m and look over the stock.
J STILL HAVE A GOOD ASSORT
X ment of the very best Baae-Baniexe,
Sort uoai ueatera ana uook Stoves
which must be sold regardless of 'cost
Come at once while you can get choice
of my stock. Everything else in my line
at bottom prices.
L-STRICKLER
1HOICE FAMILY GROCERIES
J at the original North Side Grocery
Store. Also Feed of all kiada aad Freeh
Country Produce. Give me a calL
V. VON GOETZ.
THE CITY MEAT MARKET HAN
dles all kinds of freeb and Hit Meats,
but nothing but the best -is sold over
their counter.
THE BILLIARD TABLES AT THE
Casino are the best in the city. The
room is lightedfrpra front and rear and
players are never inconvenienced for
want of light CoL Hupfer will always
bo on hand to look after the Interests
of his gneata,
THE PUBLIC IS RESPECTFULLY
invited to call at the Cash S4ore sad
examine the fine line of china, glass sad
stoneware. Prices to suit the twee.
SAFETY DEPOSIT BOXES TO
Rent First National Bakk.
BRODBECK & GIRMAN MAKE THE
beet sausage, of all kinds, in the city.
Try them and save money.
Afl fclegant. Frent
given away.
BEffl-BEAIflX
"It's the
town." Frosa
for every cask
One Dollar, I
drawing wh
Mdprettiest Doll' in
fJKsv Years,
to
Christmw Seeds
just arrived. You can set "a
present for a lady or gentleman, husband
or wire, Mother or sister. ,
A COMPLETE ASTJ FASHIONABLE LINE OV
Millinery
always on hand. CaH aad inseect' mv
goods, get a chance and go boras happy.
Mrs. G.S. HUFFMAN,
BRODBECK & GIRMAN WILL SELL
'you for Cash the beet Deef to be
found in the city.
HHHE ORIGINAL NORTH SIDE
X .Grocery Store is the place to buy
groceries cneap. l take special pains
to keep nioe fresh country produce and
will not- sell anything in this line unless
I can recommend it
V. VON GOETZ.
T?OR A CHOICE STEAK OR ROAST
X go to the City Meat Market but pay
tho cold cash if you
for your money.
want lots of meat
DMOKERS CAN ALWAYS FIND A
J good Cigar at Schmalzried's manufac
tor-. He manufactures his Cigars from
the best leaf tobacco.
THE CASINO PRIDES ITSELF ON
the choice brands of Cigars carried
in stock. Lovers of a luxuriant smoke
shpuld not fail to call at the Casino, for
there they can be Bure of cettuur a fine
article.
YOU CAN SAVE MONEY BY PUR
cbasing your meats of Brodbeck-
& Girman and paying C.vsn for the same.
Chaqce to Mae tyonej.
If you havo 8300 to 8300 to invest, I
can put you in shape to make a good
margin on tho investment Come and
see mo if you want a profitable business.
Li. STRJCKLER.
NOTICE TO LOT OWNERS.
Tho street commissioner has been or
dered by tho city council to see that pro
perly owners ooey the ordinance in re-
ation to clearing snow off sidewalks and
that if the ordinance is not obeyed to
proceed and do the work and tax the
same to the lots as provided by law.
Lot owners will govern themselves acco rd
isgly after each aad every snowfall this
winter. AE. McirrwGTO.v.
By order of Ctty OmbciI.
- - City Clerk.
WEATHER PROBABILITIES FOB XOVEMMk
AND DECEMBER.
Indications point to cold, frosty weath
er. J. hat, however, will make no differ
ence to those who travel in the steaaa-
heated and electric-lighted limited ves-
tibuled trains which are run onlv bv the
Chicago, Milwaukee & St Paul Railwav
between Omaha and Chicaco. This ele
gant train leaves Omaha at 0:10 p. m.,
arriving in Chicago at 9:30 a. m.f in timo
to mako all eastern connections. For
further information apply to your nearest
ticket agent
r. A. A ash. General Agent,
1501 Farnam-st. Omaha.
W. S. Howell, Traveling Freicht and
Passenger Agent.
SEALED BIDS.
Notice is hereby given that bids will
be received until 2 o'clock, p. m., Dec.
29, 1890, for the building of a county
bridge over Gulch Canyon, Peckham
precinct Lincoln county, Nebraska. For
plans and specifications call at the county
clerk's office, North Platte. Lincoln
county, Nebraska.
North Platte, Neb., Dec. oth, 1890.
B. Buchanan.
County Clerk.
Anderson, John
Broagh,WM
Coress, Jno Esq
Cusack, Thomas
Kacstuer, Thco
King, S
Koester. Thco
Koestucr, C Esq
Leiner, Herman
Luske, Cnas
Petroson, II
Rahe, Fred
Roat, A C
Scherer, Charles
Swangor, Ransom
liger, James
Wadleigh, A C
INDIES.
Baker, Amandus McGolick, Hugh
Diehs, F Maggie, Mrs
Haris, Bertha Morgan. Jennio A
Hanson, W Richards, Emma
Tomask, Mary
Packages.
Baker,Mrs AmandusCox, W S..
Persons callingfqr above will please say
"advertised." C. L. Wood, Postmaster.
The cheapest plush rockers in the
city at Belton's. You only need examine
them to find that the prices aro very low.
Kate Wood & Co. are giv
ing away to their customers
an exquisite Jewel Qase, and
a lovely Toilet Set.
For lame back, side, or chest; use
Saitoh's Porous Plaster. Price 25 cents.
DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP.
Notico is hereby given that the part
nership heretofore existing between Ira
L. Bare and S. R. Moulden, as publishers
of The North Platte Tribune, is this
day dissolved by mutual coBSSBt,.S.R
Moulden retiring. AIL moneys due-the
office will be payable to Ira L. Bare, who
will also satisfy all claims, against said
office.
Dated December uth, 1890.
Ira L. Bare.
S. R. Moulden.
BIDS WANTED.
North Platte, Neb., Dec. 4, 1890.
Notice is hereby given that bids will
be received by the county clerk of Lin
coln county until noon, January 1st,
1891, for printed and plain records,
blanks for justice offices, clerk of district
court and county judge; also stationery
for all county offices, and county pub
lishing. B. Buchanan,
County Clerk.
HOLIDAY EXCURSIONS.
On December 21th, 25th, and 31st,
1890, and January 1st, 1891, the Union
Pacific will sell tickets from all points in
Kansas and Nebraska, within 200 miles,
at ono and one-third fare for the round
trip, good returning until January 5th,
1891. '
ROAD NO. 182.
To whom it may concern:
The commissioner appointed to locate
a road as follows.
Commencing at the northwest corner
ot the northeast quarter of sections 22, 14
and 2G, thence east one mile, thence
south on half section line of sections 23
11 and 26 eight hundred feet, thence
southeast twentrfour hundred feet
through the northeast quarter of section
33, town 14, range 26; thence in a north
easterly direction 2328 feet through the
northwest quarter of section 24. town 14
range 26, to the section line, thence east
on section line between sections 13 And
24, town 14, range 26, to Caster COonty
mIftrpnred !J? f1'the establish.
ZSJiTS'? -objections thereto
Dtod December 9. 1890.
B. BUCHANAN,
County Clerk.
484
h ,;c best SalTe ln the worW 'or cuts,
bruises, sorea, ulcers, salt rheum, ttvtl
sores, tetter chapped hands, Ch lblalns
corns, and all skin eruption?, aad posi.
Ively cures piles, or op.y required. It
is guaranteed to give perfect Mtkfactioa
ibiuiwm.. row at
ror saw vj A. F.
Select Your Holiday
GIFTS
1
AT
FOLEY'S
The largest, variety to J
select from and, prices
lower than the lowest. 4
Magnificent assfrttnent
of Plush Cases, Toilet
Sets, Woj'h Boxes, Books,
Christmas Cards, and
every known novelty for
holiday trade. Silk,
Handkerchiefs, Mufflers
Dress Patterns, Cloaks,
and all
w imam
for Christmas presents.
Bay while the stoch is
large and secure first
choice.
JLveryooay examine
our immense' stoch and
note the
nun CUT
in prices. At no season
has our stoch heen as
complete as at present.
Elegant novelties and
fancy goods of every de .
0
scription at
FOLEY'S
HOLIDAY
PRESENTS
FURNITURE,.
TOYS,
BASKETS,
GAMES,
ORGANS,
PIANOS,
FRAMED PICTURES,
ETC., ETC.
10 TROUBLE TO GIVE PBI0E.
00XE EABLY TO GET A. GOOD 8E-
LEonoi.
James Belton.
Ni
GEO. R. HAMMOND,
WholeMle aad KUil Dealer in
Oils, Gasoline, Coal Tar, Ckudk
XHETROLEUK, JmlCX AXLS UREASE,
Rochester Lamps, Etc.,
NORTH PLATTE, - - NEB.
Money to Loan
ON
IMPRO VED FARMS
AND CHATTELS
Lowest Rates, Best Tens.
NO DELAY.
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