Tomn and County jlecos. AAaAiiAikAaA Joseph Weeks has been on the sick list for several days past. W. E. Bock is visiting his par- ents in Council Bluffs, having left for that place yesterday morning. J. W. Johnson and Jacob Lil lian, of Fox Creek, are in town to day making final proof upon their claims. H. M. Weber returned last even ing from Ogalalla where he had been for several days looking after nis business interests. i . x l TneMersney review says jev. Fisber is having good success with his meetings at that place, several renouncing satan and his ways. Next Tuesday is srround hor day, and according to an old saying v -J l if that quadruped comes forth from his lair and sees his shadow he will retire for six weeks, to escape the cold weather. Harry J. Langdon came in from Leadville last evening and will visit his parents for a few days. He is a member of an artillery company and has for several months been stationed with the troops at Lead- yille guarding mining property. -Several names have already been mentioned as candidates tor mayor at the coming municipal election. The republicans will probably hold a regular delegate convention and nominate a full ticket. This we think, is a good plan. General Passenger Lomax, ot the Union Pacific through agent Olds has sent a request to the officers of the several irrigation companies asking for information relative to their ditches. This in iormation win De emooaiea in a folder which the company will soon issue. The weather forecasts: Gener ally fair with rising temperature j r i j 1 o j -ii 1 totmguu aim oaiuruay. possioiy becoming unsettled Saturday. The maximum temperature yesterday at xNortu jriatte was 41, minimum L -KT 1- T1 (11 I in past 24 hours 2 below zero at , a. m. zero, .precipitation none, For the same period and time one year ago the maximum temperature was 57, minimum 28, at 7 a. m. 30. Precipitation none. Maud E., wife of Lewis E Meyer, died at her home in this city last evening at nine o'clock from consumption. The deceased came to North Platte last March with her husband and at that time was enjoying her ordinary health, but some time ago the insidious disease developed itself and several weeks ago hopes of her recovery were given up. Mrs. Myers was a sister of Mrs. H. I. Swarthout and Mrs. R. D. Thomson, of this city. She leaves no children. The re mains will be taken to Plattsmouth to-night for interment. C. L. Patterson announces his intention of laying out a town site in Birdwood precinct on the line of the Hinmau and Patterson irri gation ditch. Those who desire to get in on the ground floor should see Mr. Patterson without delay. Among the possible industries of the new town are a sugar factory, canning factory and an oatmeal mill. The power for these concern will be furnished by the current in Birdwood creek. This scheme originated in one of Clint's dreams and it will probably remain a dream. Dr. W. A. DeBERRY DENTIST. First Nat'l Bank Bld'g. Since our last issue several ad ditional speakers have been secured for the farmers' institute to be held in this city on Thursday and Fri day of next week. The additional speakers and the subjects are as follows: Horse raising for profit, Max Beer; celery growing and mar ket gardening, Chas. Pass; poultry raising, M. K. Barnum; cattle feed ing, A. Kunkle; diversified farming, O. H. P. Buchanan; fiorticulture, F. E. Bullard; butter making, Mrs. A. D. Orr and H. J. Hansen. Music will be furnished for the meetings by local talent. Among the social events of this week have been the Kensingtons given by Mrs. J. L. Minor. The first of these was given Wednes day afternoon, the ladies present numbering seventeen. The hours were from three to six and the time was passed most pleasantly by all. The refreshments were served in hand painted china, the work of the hostess, and the tables profusely decorated with cut flow ers. Yesterday fourteen ladies were present, and they too passed a very charming afternoon. The guest were seated at a long dining table which was resplendent with handsome china and flowers. The refreshments, which were nicely prepared and prettily served con sisted of fried oysters, chicken salad, relisnes, bread and coffee, Mrs. Minor will give a third Ken sington this afternoon. DEATH OF AK OLD RESIDENT. Dr. Alexander D. Buckworth died at his residence last night at 12:o5 o'clock from disease of the heart. The Doctor was enjoying- his usual health up to last Saturday, when he caught a cold which settled on his chest. This caused him some trouble and he was connnea more or less to his bed, but his condition was not considered dangerous by the members of the family. Last night he got up and sat down on the edge of the bed apparently feeling improved and while con versing with his wife suddenly fell . . witllout J , , Buckworth was born -near nhniicotlie. Ohio, in April. 1833. and was therefore at the time of his death nearly sixtv-four years of age:. Wlipn a vounn- man he entered a medical collere at Cincinnatti and ' J o - o graduated therefrom with honors. He later located in Illinois where he practiced medicine. In the early 70's he came to Nebraska and lo- cated at Hastings, and was largely interested m the promotion and construction of the St. Joe and Grand Island railroad. Me was closely identified with the business interests of Eastings and to his enterprise was in a large measure Uue the S"wth of that town The deceased came to North Platte in 1875, having at that time! been appointed register of the local U. S. land office. This position he held for nine years and upon leav ing the office transacted a general real estate business tor a year or two. Then he associated himself with James Sutherland in the bank ing- business. Later this state bank was reorganized as the North Platte National Bank, and Mr. Buckworth became its president. Tins posi tion he occupied until the bank closed some two years ago. In politics the Doctor took an active interest and part, and had a state reoutation as a stalwart and linrnmnrnm:s:np-renuh:can Ahout 1 ox m2 he was an active candidate for rnv(rnor in the reoublican state convention. and in 1884 was nomi- . . . nated and elected senator from this senatoriai district and ably repre- sented his constituents. The Doctor was popular with all Ins acquaintances, ana was ever ready to assist a friend who was in trouble. The unfortunate termina tion of the bank of which he was the head, weighed heavily upon his mind, and for the past two ears had spent most of the time at his home in the west end. He leaves a a wife and two daughters, Miss Blanche of this city and Mrs. C. A Diamond of Lincoln. To these the heartfelt sympathies of our people are extended. At this writing arrangements for the funeral have not been made. Some few inquiries are being received from the east relative to irrigated lands in this county, and those who have land to sell believe that there will be quite a demand for irrigated real estate before the close ot the present year. Farmers' institutes will be held at Sutherland on February 8th, at Hershey on the 9th, Brady Island on the 9th and 10th, and at Gar field on the 10th and 11th. These institutes will be held under the supervision of the agricultural de partment of the state universitj'. The cold weather has delayed a number ot the passenger trains during the past few days. This is particularly true of train No. 1, which has been late nearly every evening on account of the trains on the Iowa roads being late in reach ing Council Bluffs. On the first, second and third districts of the Union Pacific considerable of the lost time is usually made up. The movement to organize an irrigation district in the territory covered by the South Side ditch has attained tangible shape. T. C. Patterson has been employed as at torney to push the matter through as rapidly as possible. In our opin ion the formation of the district is an excellent move, inasmuch that it will more rapidly and readily bring the land under cultivation. Par ticularly is this true of land owned by non-residents, for if they are taxed for this purpose thev are pretty certain to improve the land and place it in a condition that will bring them increased revenue. Mrs. H. S. White last evening entertained a party of young people at high-five in favor of Piatt A. White. The affair has been pro nounced an exceptionally pleasant one, ane the hostess demonstrated her ability to entertain in a m.ost successful manner. The prizes were won by Miss May Walker and J. H. Turpie. Following the games excellent refreshments were served were: Mrs. Baldwin, and Misses M. Kocken, Burston, Watts, Sorenson, Goozee, Burke, A. Kocken, Feder hoff, I. Hartraan, N. Hartman, Pat terson and Walker; Messrs. Mc Namara, Graves, Hoagland, Lang ford, Taylor, Goodman, Thrpie, De Berry, Longley, McDonald, Hart man, Ranofe and Gleason. Special Sale of Furniture . FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY. Prices away down. Now is the time to buy cheap for Cash. Call and be convinced. WpliQteterliig arid Repairing Bring itt Yotir Pictures and have them framed this month and save money. . ODD FELLOWS BLOCK. SSSS T T 1 . Hurrah TUST OPENED, S1SOO IN JSEA.UTI FUL NEW DRESS GOODS. . . . Elegant designs from France, from Germany, from England, and the best of all from the looms of the United States. Our January cleaning up sale was a grand success, cleaning out all of our old dress good stock. The ladies of North PJatte can stand witness that Rennie gave the most wonderful bar gains in fine all-Avool dress goods. Wy4- a This week it is Cotton Goods at our 1 tlVV bargain counter. Every week dur ing '97 we will have a Special Sale of some class of goods. Watch the bargain counter. Watch the window Monday. Positively goods at less than cost, for cash only. At the bargain counter 15c one yard wide Percales on Monday at 9Jc. Sea Island brand, the best in the world, all costing 10c wholesale, and an immense line of other cotton goods, to close at lesss than manufacturers' cost, at RENNIE'S on Monday Mrs. M. B. Cryderman returned Wednesday night from her trip to Kansas. The Presbyterian aid society was entertained at the parsonage yesterday afternoon by Mrs. Verner. Misses Nellie and Frarikie Bris tol returned to Columbus Wednes day after visiting North Platte friends for a week. Will Leonard has began laying plans to attend the inauguration of president-elect McKiuley. He ex pects to ride all the way to Wash ington. You are invited to attend the campfire and "bean eat" to be given to-morrow evening at the K. P. hall by the Grand Army boys and the Woman's Relief Corps In the number of confirmations the Episcopal church ot this city last -ear led all other churches in the Platte jurisdiction. The num ber confirmed was twenty-three. Judge Grimes will hold his first term of court for this year at Ogal alla beginning February 8th. He will hold two terms this year in each of the counties in the district except Logan and McPherson. The members of the Owl whist club are besrinuinjr to believe that they are pretty good players, and will probably spon challenge such veteran players as Major Wood hurst, Lew Pierce and Judge Grimes. The state beet sugar conven tion will be held at Hastings next week. North Platte is entitled to five delegates and Mayor Baker made his selections, but it is not known whether all will go. Messrs. Fort and Leonard are pretty cer tain to attend. Between three and four hun dred signatures have been secured to the petition asking the Board of Education to call an election to vote school bonds. As the law requires that the petition have the names ot one-third the legal voters of the district which includes women several hundred more names will be required. The erection of the prqpqse4 telephone system seems to hayel struck a popular chord, and thg promoters have already received many applications for 'phones. The great advantage of a telephone line is apparent to all, and the pro posed system will undoubtedly be well patronized. Work on the line will begin just as soon as the ma terial is received. The ice harvest is now in full blast nd a number -of men and teams are thereby given employ ment. Dick Kellner is filling the Waltemath house, the old bottling works and one other house. The ice from his lake is about nine inches thick and of a very fair qual ity. Wm. Edis is also cutting from his lake south of the river, and re ports the ice of good thickness and of excellent quality. Dr. Salisbury, the Ann Arbor specialist who has been in towg. this week, removed an abnormal growth of large dimensions from the neck ofT. D. Cotton. The, opera tion was performed in about three minutes anil-Mr. Cotton says it was painless,lthough the only in strument used was an ordinary pen-knife, the Doctor not having his case of instrifuments with him at the time. six i B. WARNER. for February Trade at RENNIE'S. and for one week. Miss Edna Hine returned Tues daT night from a visit in Cheyenne and Denver. Invitations will be issued for a married folks' dance at Keith's hall on Thursday evening of next week. Following the regular lodge ex ercises this evening the Knififhts of Pythias will render a musical and literary programme. --Dr. Dennis reports the arrival on Tuesday night of an eleven pound boy at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Weayerly, ten miles northwest of town. The revival services which have been in progress at the Metho dist church closed Wednesday even ing but. will be renewed next Sun- day evening. The Omaha Bee of Wednesday saidr- Mrs. H. M. Grimes, wife of Judge Grimes of .North Platte, and Mrs. August Peppell, of Portland, Ore., are visiting in the city. Anay f icara nas naa 111s ice boat on the North river for several days and he and others have had great sport. On Wednesday after noon coming down the river the boat made a mile in less than a minute and a half. With a good stiff breeze a gait of a mile a minute can be attained. Manager Goodman is feedinjr four cars of steers at the Cody ranch in addition to a number of hogs. The ranch has paid a hand some interest on the investment during the past year, and Manager Goodman no.w has things in such shape...that the ranch will brinjr Colonel Cody a large revenue each year, The many friends of Mrs. S. P Delatour, ot Ogalalla. will regret to learn that her condition is such as to preclude any hope ot her re covery. She is troubled with pul monary disease, and her condition is made worse from the effects of a fall which she. received some time ago. Mrs. Delatour recently re turned from Hot Springs. Ark., where she had been for the benefit of her- health. Dr. Dennis, of this cjt3V;wJs P?1)) to see her Wednes day night, but held put no hope for her recovery. Later A telegram received in this city announced the death of Mrs. Delatour at 6:30 this morning. W. J. Crusen returned the earl' part of the week from the central part of the state where he assisted in revival services at Hil- dreth. There were forty conversions tiring Mr. Crusen's staj-, and at time he left there were seventeen at the altar seeking repentance. At Holdrege there were twelve con versions. But it was at Lexington that the greatest revival was held, At that place Mr. Crusen assisted Rev. D. W. Crane, formerly of this city, and as a result of the services one hundred and fifteen were con verted, over-one hundred of whom joined the church on probation. Mr. Crusen savs Rey Crane is doing a wonderful work at Lexington. Wljen he first wegt tljere theauji- ience half filled the ?Quse. 2?qw the congregations are so large that the church will not hold them, and an addition costing $1,800 will be built in the spring. We and all other North Platte people are be glad to learn that Mr. Crane is meeting with such success. -D. P. Wilcox and family, have moved into theSmalhvood house on west Second street. -Rev. Beecher returns to-morrow from Sidney where he held Episco pal services yesterday. Dr. Donaldson was called Suth erland to attend station agent Caroenter, who has been sick for several weeks. Misses Maggie Hainline and Mamie juandgraf gave a roller skating party at the opera house last evening. Frank Huntinsrton returned from Omaha yesterday and will visit friends for about ten days prior to leaving for Idaho. There will be a partial eclipse of the sun next Monday afternoon, though it will not be visible to nnv extent in this immediate sec tion. -Messrs. Hammond, Davis and McMichael returned Tuesday even ing from their hunt up west. They were not very successful in finding e era nf Judge Neville is now convales- injr from his serious illness, and his physician says he will be able to anoear on the streets within a 4 1 few daj's. The seventeenth anniversary af the Christian Endeavor will, be observed by the local society at the Presbyterian church next Sunday evening. The county commissioners are still engaged in checking up the books of the county treasurer. They exoect to tinisli tire task in a j 1 few more days. Hjvidence 111 the .brown vs. Keith case is still being taken by Referee Hoagland. The referee will make a finding and present it to the district court. H. C. Rennie has inaugurated a system of special sales for each week. The bargains offered at these sales will prove of great ad- vantage to buyers. Judge Kays protege, J. c. Hinckley, tried and won his first nected with the U. P. in the capac- J 1 TTT 1 -ll. t- -r case in a justice court weanesuay. He conducted the case with the skill of an old practitioner. Some half dozen or more fam- ilies in town who are in destitute circumstances are being relieved through the efforts of the you people's societies of the several churches. E. B. Warner sold this week to C. P. Richards the furniture nec- essary to equip the new hotel at Sutherland. Mr. Richards found Warner's prices low and the goods first-class. Henry Appleford, of Maxwell, had a leg broken Monday by a horse He was brought to this city the following day and is having the fractured limb treated oy Dr. aeaeu. J. H. Hershey is feeding on his ranch near Hershey 125 head of steers and several hundred head of hojrs. He has sufficient corn to fatten this stock and have several thousand bushels left over. The tax agents of the U. P and the B. & M. refuse to pay all the tax assessed against those corporations in Buffalo county, claiming that the school bond and and iudjrment fund levies are ex cessive and illegal. -The weather of the past week has been ot a vejy fair winter qual jty, the temperature ranging from ero to nine below. There lias not, however, been much wind, and the cold has not therefore been very keenly felt. A number of farmers living adjacent to town have announced their intention of attendinjr the farmers' institute to be held in this city on Thursday and Friday of next week. Everyone will be well repaid for attending, - The local insurance agents, after more or less squabbling, have attached their names to an aerree ment which prohibits cut rates and other actions which inight ef feet the best interests of the agent as well as those tpr whom policies ot insurance are written. Mrs. John McMichael went to Omaha the early part of the week, where she ma- reside permanently In speaking of the Unior Pa cific foreclosure. General Solicitor Kelly says: "I think it may be con sideded an assured fact that the Union Pacific will go out from the hands of the receivers during, the present year. I should say that within seven or eight months ail necessary details will be attended to and the receivership terminated. The government has moved in the matter, the funding bill has been defeated, so I can't see where any obstacle could now come in. The offer of the" 'reorganisation' commit- tee is tQ pay 60 per cent of the road.s debt to the'goyemment, or the prmcjpal debt, and 3.6 pep cent ofj the interests from the tie thepyr eminent first p.aid Qut its iflonpy. The committee evidently values the property highly. It has shown evi dence of its intention by a deposit j .., -... j : 1 ,3 --. 14- I ot $4,500,000. You would call a man .... - POOL m if you saw him throwing his money away. You can avoid living, in a glass house while throwing, stones at the other party by trading with us. We Sell Thread, 3 spools for 10c, a saving of 25 per cent. 1 Elastic cord, ic per yd, " '-'150 u f 6 slate pencils fori c, " ; "100": Vaseline, 5c a bottle,: " - . " ioo" " Sewing machine oil 5c, " ---i -- "-ioo '- . H Liquid stove polish 1 pc, f lJ 50 , ... Breast snaps, 5c each, Cl. ' y !',' 50 tc;T' Line snaps 2c and 3c, ff - 'V 66 'V't--. Swivel snaps 5 cents, "; 'f " 50 Queen City hats $2.00, " rV 25, 'Crlf; fin Plates 35c a set, " 44. , 'f'J Overalls, 65 cents, ' v ' 15 "V " (the ones others get 75 cents for.) Handled tea cups and saucer? 42; cents ajs,6;' a . saving of 29 percent. , , T These are just a few save you money on. The Wilcox NORTH PLATTE, NEJS. The U. P. company has revoked the order appointing Dr. Salisbury of Ogalalla, assistant surgeon. Dr. Hollingsworth has been asked to accept the position. Louis Clark is no longer con ity ot engineer. Jie win leave in a few days for Patterson, N. J., and 1 later will go to Japan in the em nlov of the Baldwin locomotive works, For the convenience of the boys and girls who like to skate, Rev. Beecher has flooded a portion of the Episcopal church yard and thus created quite a body ot ice. a he youngsters enjoy themselves morn- ing, noon and evening, The Union Pacific officials seem determined to put a stop to coal rustlinr. A number of men have been "on the carpet" this week, and they have been given to understand that they must buy their coal or sever their connections with the company. Smoke Wright's Roval Snorts and Havana Rose5-cent cigar 1 o w John Evans has given the editor a s .rnp'lo of tho hard tack he recently re ceived from one of the regular army posts. This box of hard tack will be on tap at the "bean eat" at Keith's hall to morrow evening. Quite a number of young folks ten dered Master Karl "Newton a surpriso party last evening on the occasion of his thirteenth birthday. The attend ants passed a very pleasant evening in playing games of different kinds; and of nntiTcn iha rofroch mon tc IVOfft fllllv an- predated. Those presenfc were: Mnud and Ethel Dillon, Mabel Orr, Irene Mil- tonberuer, Minnie Beeler, Jessie Banks, Blanche Warner, Myrtle Berrv;, Jennie McMtchaol, Perry, Frank and Clark Bur ohanan, Charley Ross, Guy Robinson, Bert Parsone, Lee Grimes, Ralph and Karl Newton. Certain parties who are opposed to issuing bonds for orocting a new school bouse have caused a petition to ' bo cir culated praying the Board of Education to refuse to call a special election to vote upon the bond proposition. The fact that this remonstrance is being cir culated is pretty good ovidenco that those behind it are sifraid that if the proposition to vote bonds is submitted to the voters it will receive the neces sary majority. The way to test the pop ularity of bonds at this time is to sub mit the proposition to the people, and this wp behove is proper. The city schqols were favored with a pall Tuesday from Prqfessor Barber, of the state pniyorsity, whoso mission hero was to inspect the schools and seo that they are properly classed with the ac credited schools of the state. It is understood that the Professor was woll pleased with the general condition of our schools, but thought that additional room was surely needed for the best ad-. vancemont of tho pupils. The Professor returned to Lincoln Tuesday night. -The rehearsals of "Tho Sorcerer" are progressing in a very satisfactory manner. and at this time it does not look as though tho date set would have to be postponed on account of lack of pro- ficiency. Included in 'the cast of char- acters of this catchy orera are aiiss "Wright of Sidney, Mr. and Mrs. poolie, ' Miss Julia Baker Miss Mabel McNamara, y R McDonaM, ,m nra nmnnfr tuA hfi st Vocalists of , ' - ; - ! L : Tfip firra of Kellner & Lloyd, jyljicb j has been heretofore in existence, is dis-l -, , . 1 1: i solved by mutual consenfc l W. Lloyu. 1 of the many items we, can Dept. -Taking effect Jau. 20th the rate on corn from Chicago to the Atlantic seaboard was rpdnrpd hv the joint traffic association. The western traffic association should now make a corresponding reduc ion on the rate between the Missouri river and Chicnnro. The Grand Island Indepedent says that the B. & M. railroad will begin cases in sixteen counties in Nebraska in the near future re straining county treasurers from collecting the to'wnship taxes which may be levied in excess of the fif teen mills provided for by the con stitution for general county purr poses. He Couldn't Iio Bluffed. "If you Jdss mo again, I will cnli main ma. " " v?cll, I don't mind. She is still a. youug looking woman." Town Top-, ics. -Logins: Time. The Blond I wonder if I elmll evor, live to bo 100? The Brnuette Not if yoq remain 22 much lougor. Tit-Bits. A flatter or Compulsion. Mrs. Benham All meu are liars. Bsuhani All married mon have to bo. New York Sunday Journal. Hit Explanation. Visilor to Schcol Hello, sir! What are yon doing up there? Been naughty, hey: Adolphns Oh, 110, sir! This is what they call tho "higher education." Ally Sloper. In Chicago. Little Girl Let's play we'a married. Little Boy o. Let's play we'a di vorced. Littlo Girl No, we'll play we'a mar ried. We'll piny we's divorced tomor row. New York Journal. For Sale Cheap. 81'j acres of land one-halt mile' south of citv. Fenced and under ditch. Ad'dfess: T. Keliher, 2330 Washington Ave., Denver, Col.-'" L Cheap Reading f TIip fhicnoro Weeklv Inter Ocean and The Semi-Weekly Tibtje both one year for $1.35. cash in ad- . 0 - j , ... -1 'Itt t O t - . . t Hr wtrrxr Tt rnrrv viinuf. x ins oue- uuiy i.uius tiMFVf Feb tliuny 1st, 13)7. T-t.- rr 1.. i.u .,i Store, 9jH I p eS-3-J?j