I Local News in Brief. l! - 5
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Services will be held at the
Church of Our Saviour Ascension
Day (Thursday) at 10:30 a. m.
Mrs. Peter Muir, wife of a well
known rcflidcut of Sunshine pre
cinct, died at her home last Satur
day. The deceased was about
forty-five years of age.
C. W. Durklund, of Sutherland,
was in town yesterday completing
the purchase of one thousand head
of sheep, which he will pasture
this season on his ranch south of
Sutherland,
Mike McLaughlin has ordered
Tub Tribune sent to his address
at Cheyenne. This is pretty good
evidence that Mike was not killed
as reported, or that he is in a
Denver hospital.
Ray Langford, who recently pur
chased and leased a large body of
land northeast of town, is gather
ing mule a herd of two and three
vcar old steers, and will devote his
time to the cattle business.
Alvin Pool is planning to spend
the fall and winter in Chicago tak
ing instructions on the violin. He
is a good amateur violinist, and
being ambitious, he desires to be
come more proficient.
The water iu the South Platte
is again receding and the stream
can now be forded with compara
tive safety. Several artics Sunday,
however, choose the dead safe plan
of driving around by the Nichols
bridge in order to reach town.
County Clerk Iloltry and Deputy
Evans arc now at work on the tax
list, and will have it in the hands
of treasurer before the expiration
of the time prescribed by law. Last
year, tor the first time in a decade,
the list was completed on time.
Saturday evening Judge Bald
win rendered a judgment of $825.
50 in faror of A. T. Nichols and
againBt M. J. Nichols. The
amount sued for was $0.00. This
is the wind-up of a case that has
been in the county court for two or
three weeks.
Miss Jennie Jackson, a deacon
ess in the Omaha hospital upokc to
a large audience at the Methodist
church Sunday evening. Miss
Jackson is a fluent talker and her
theme, that of charity and the work
of a deaconess, was handled in an
interesting manner.
A subscription paper soliciting
funds to assist the Boers in their
struggle against English tyanny
will be found at Strietz's drug
store by those who desire to help
the Boer cause. Quite a a number
of our citizens have subscribed
sums ranging from fifty cents to
one dollar.
The local gun club is not in the
least discouraged by the two de
feats it has met with at the hands
of the Grand Island club,
and another content between
the two clubs is being arranged.
The coming contest will be held at
the Island, and it is said that a
purse of two hundred dollars will
be hung up.
Mrs. C. L. Patterson received a
telegram from her sister, Mrs.
Fred ilcss, ot uuttaio, wyo., yes
terday staling that
STAR CLOTHING HOUSE,
W. A. VOLLMER, Proprietor.
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Children's fsfew
Spring aits.
All the newest productions in Ves
tccs, double-breasted and blouse
styles. Exclusive makes and de
signs at
Si. 35. Si. 50, $2.00, $2.50,
$3'$3 5 H $4-5 and $5.
Boys' Three
piece Suits.
Ages to to 16 years. (JNew styles
received and prices as low as(J(J(J
$3.50 for
Coat, Pants -and Vest.
See the styles
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HATS & CAPS? Latest in Shapes, Styles and
C ColorsWc sell the celebrated Longley Hats, the )
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oldest daughter had died of diph
thcria. This is the third child Mr.
and Mrs. Hess have lost from that
dread disease within two weeks.
Mrs. Hess who was formerly Miss
Belle Sutherland, is well known to
a great many of our people, and to
her their deepest sympathy wiM go
forth.
A North Platte man who wati in
Callaway last week expressed
much surprise at tuc business done
at that point, and found upon in
quiry that the bulk of the trade
comes from northern Lincoln and
Logan counties. Prchaps some
day North Platte merchants will
awaken to the fact that Calloway
receives thousands of dollars'
worth of trade which should come
here, and they will make a move
toward securing it.
Miss Anna C. Kramnh, who for
over two years so creditably filled
the position of city editor of Tins
Triiiunu, severed her connection
with the paper Saturday. After u
brief vacation, which she will pnss
in Colorado, Miss Kramph will take
up shorMiaud with a view of mak
ing It a permanent calling. She
was a faithful, earnest and valued
employe, and her resignation was
accepted with much regret by the
editor.
Julius Sheppard, who succeeds
II. B. Ilolllngsworth as sccrctay of
theY. M. C. A., arrived Saturday
from Argentine, Kansas, accom
panied by his wife and daughter.
Mr. Sheppard Ib an experienced Y.
M. C. A. worker and under his sup
ervision the local association will
lose none of the effectiveness which
has prevailed during the ciicum
bency of Mr, Ilolllngsworth. We
arc glnd to welcome Mr. Sheppard
and family to the city.
The people of Brady have sent
a petition to U. P. headquarters
asking that the village be made' a
Hag station for train No. 101, As
the tralnB now run, no west bound
passenger is scheduled to stop at
Brady, and this la very Inconven
ient for the people of that section
who desire to come to Nortn Platte.
The matter should be so arranged
that the people could come here on
No. 101 and return on No. 4,
The Episcopal guild will meet
Friday afternoon at the home of
Mrs. II, M. Grimes.
In several sections of the county
the presence of so many young
grasshoppers is causing farmer
much uneasiness, who fear a repe
tition of last year's devastation of
crops by these apparently insatiate
Insects.
Madame Kuppert's Face Bleach
on sale at McAfee's.
Every member of the Commer
cial Club is requested to be present
at the regular weekly meeting on
Thursday evening. There are fcv-
cral matter which need immediate
attention, and a full attendance is
needed. Members will -please re
member this meeting.
Attorney Ridgclv is in Julcsburg
today defending Ed Bobbitt, who
was arrested several months aco on
the hitter's Ujie charge of obtaining a horse 11 11-
lawiuuy. a lie circumuiiicc m
the case are. such that Ed will prob
ably have no trouble in proving
that he is innocent of the charge.
The largest and most attractive
line of Glasses. GobletB and Tum
blers at 25c, 40c, 50c and 75c per
set. Harrinoton & town.
It is quite probable .tliat our
former townsman 11. D. Rhea, who
was arrested at Lexington several
weeks aeo on the charge ot em
besszling several hundred dollars,
will be able to settle the matter out
of court by making good the amount
Rhea did not really embezzle the
money. It was stolen from him
while he was overloaded with a jag
of rye.
Rye Is reported to be in. splendid
conaiuou. 11 13 wen licadca out
and some fields will be out of all
danger from loss on account of lack
ot ram within three weeks.
Redwood Stock Tanks for sale-
Beat on earth. Sizes 6 to 16 feet.
C. F. InniNcs.
In the game of ball Sunday be
tween the high school nine and the
second shop" nine, the former won
by a ncore of twenty to eight. The
liiiili school nine will make an effort
to secure a game with the high
school nine of Kearncv in the
future,
Dressmaking and tailor made
suits a specialty at McAfee's, cor-
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ucr v 111c ana oixui sirccis.
i-rot. uuright, wlio lias been ap
pointed census enumerator for this
city, will begin his labors on June
lsf It is important that every in
habitant be reached, and to do this
will require considerable inquiry,
and everyone should be glad to give
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ination as he may desire.
Barnes, the optician who makes
reeular visits to North Platte has
just left and will return very soon
accompanied by Dr. Daniel Roschc,
Ref. This will give the people of
Lincoln county an unusual oppor
tunity to haye their eyes thorougl:
ly treated and fitted, for which
there will be no extra charges.
Mrs. B. C. Clinton, of Lexington,
is visiting relatives in town.
P. W. Sitton returned Saturday
night from a trip to-Kearney and
Callaway.
Judire Grimes has been in Kear
ney for a day or two on legal busi
ness.
Miss Grace Bratt is expected
home the. latter part of this week
from Lincoln.
Attorney Bccler wa9 in Lexing
ton yesterday looking after profes
sional business.
Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Stuart re
turned today from their ten days
visit in lite cast.
Cash Williams, formerly of this
county but now located atCrcstou,
Iowa, spent Saturday in town.
Mrs. Lewis Hansen, ot Grand
Island, has been the guest of her
mother, Mrs Pulvcr, for several
days past.
Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Clabaugh and
their sons arc expected home iu a
short time lrom their visit to var
ious points in the cast.
Mrs, Mary Robinson, nee Loftus
arrived from Salt Lake City last
Thursday and will spend several
weeks here visiting relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Norton re
turned Saturday from their trip
to Milwaukee. Their visit in the
cream city was a pleasant one.
Messrs Spauldinir and Rhodes,
of Elbum, III , arc the guests of
Mrs. and Mrs. II. S. White, of
w lib in they arc old-time friends.
Mrs. O, R. Buckley, who had
been the guest of her sister, Mrs.
returned to Cheyenne lust even
ing.
A. A. Gilmati, who has been at
tending the divinity school at
Philadelphia, will be home in a
short time to spend the summer
vacation.
G, L. Locker, arrived from Lin
coin yesterday and assumed the
torcmanship of Tins Tkihune. Mr.
Locker is an up-to-date printer and
is certain to please our advertising
and job patrons.
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur McNamara
returned Sunday- morning from
their wedding trip and arc re
ceiving the congratulations ot
friends. They are '-at home at
the Baldwin residence.
Wall Paper.
We are showing an exceptionally fine line of
Wall Paper of the newest designs. If you
you contemplate papering your house, call
and sec our stock. We can suit you in both
style and price.
E, B. WARNER.
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SHOES.
Children's Shoes from 50c to $2,00.
Boys' Shoes from $1.35 to $2.00.
Ladies' Oxfords from $1.00 to $2.25,
Ladies fine Shoes from $1,50 to $3.00.
Men's line Shoes from $1.50 to $3.00.
Not old shoes but bIiocb that arc
made on late style la9ts, of good
leather and every pair just what
they arc represented to be.
Wilcox Department Store.
The Juniors will banquet the
Seniors at the Vienna this evening.
A jolly good time is anticipated.
Gen'l manager Dickinson and the
other officials returned from their
tour of inspection of the road bed
on the Third and Fourth districts
Saturday morning on train No. G.
Dr. E. E. Northrup returned Sat
urday from Omaha, where he at
tended the meeting ol the state
dental association for several days.
The Doctor reports interesting
sessions, and he succeeded in get
ting mucu ltuoriuation lrom the
practical demonstrations of ad
vanced dentistry.
County Supt. Thoelecke returned
Friday afternoon from a week's
visiting among the schools in the
southeastern part of the county
sue reports the condition ot crops
in that part of the country as be
ing unusually fine and the farmers
all jubilant over their prospects for
a uig crop.
Miss Mina Mills left yesterday
morning for Michigan where she
will spend the summer.
Messrs. Scott and Partridge, of
Grand Island, were in town Satur
day attempting to organize a lodge
of the A. O. P.
James M. Hay. Lawyer,
Fred Weigand expects to occu
py his new residence on second
street in about ten days. He will
have a very cozy home.
The Seventh grade pupils held
a picnic at Dillon's grove Saturday.
They had a splendid outing as the
day was well fitted for a picnic.
Effervescing Bill Ross was down
from Myrtle Saturday and declared
that he is still a populist that
he hadn't been swallowed by the
democrats. It will probably be only
a short time until Bill will ascertain
that there is no populist party in
Nebraska.
Round and Half Round
Stock Tanks, all sizes, lor
sale by Jos. Hershey.
It has been suggested and the
suggestion is worthy of consider
ation, that merchants and others
who sweep paper and refuse on the
streets provide boxes or barrels iu
which to store the refuse. This
would result in less litter on our
business streets and give them an
infinitely neater appearance. Then
again the flying papers in this
streets occasionally frighten horses
and runaways occur.
SHIT WfllSTS 40 CElTS
Special price on one,
and three inoh pipe.
Jos. Hershey.
Queer Notions
Some people have about prices
thev nav for iroods. We have
notions that will save them
money.
Thread 4c a spool, 4 spools for
15c, 7 spools for 25
50 yds Corticelli Sewing Silk .... 04
100 vds Corticelli Sewing Silk. . 08
10 yds Button Hole Twist 02
Cotton Tape per roll Or
No Twist Tape per roll 03
Velveteen Skirt Binding per yd. 03
Waterproof Skirt Binding per yd 08
Size 2 Canfield Dress Shields... 25
Tubular Shoe Laces 3 pairs for. 05
inch Metal Back Comb 08
Envelopes per bunch 031
36" Sheets Writing Paper 05
25 Darning Needles 05
2 Cards Hump Hooks and Eyes. 05
Binding Ribbon per bolt 10
Bleached Muslin yd wide 05
Good Apron Gingham per yd... 05
Indigo Blue Print per yd 05
Vaseline per bottle 05
2qtFountain Syringe guaranteed 75
2qt Hot Water Bottle guaranteed 85
2qt Combination Water liottie
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mm lot.
We have placed on sale about Ten
Dozen Ladies' Shirt Waists at 40 cents
each. These include fresh new stock with
some carried from last year. The quality of
these goods will agreeably surprise you af
ter having examined the cheap made goods
shown by some of our competitors. You
will have to come early as they will not las1
long.
WILCOX DEPARTMENT STORE.
SHIlfT WfllSTS 40 CElTS
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two and Syringe guaranteed. .. .$1.25
TH E QU ESTION is often asked, What Paint shall we use?
THE ANSWER : If you are looking for covering
capacity, wearing qualities, general appearance, and
your money s worth, you must buy
Wilcox Depai-femeiifc fSfcoi-e,
The Sherwin-Williams Paint.
CoHrt Uotti lookt Best, Wears longtst, Most Economical, Full Measure.
Yellow Front Shoe Store,
Geo. M. Graham, Mgr.,
Throo Doors South of P. O. North "Platte, Nob.
I Grocery.
I have just received a full
line of
Staple Groceries
GIRLS' SLIPPERS.
and am now ready to fill
orders promptly at the
lowest prices, I handle
North Platte Flour.
t?"Olve me a call ami e con
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BRUSHES.
COLORS IN OIL,
HOUSE A. COACH
VARNISHES,
Our prices are for "best goods" first, last and all
the time. We are in the business to stay and
S. W. P. stays with us.
A. F. STREITZ, DRUGGIST.
Girls' pretty Slippers add much to the ap
pearance of the new summer frock, and we've
a nico lino of theso pretty slippors protty
and good.
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BEST
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Five Cent Cigar J
CHILDS' FEDORA SLIPPERS.- etylo with
oloeeil front, huvo bluuU hid vnmps ami hool foxing, colored
vcbUdk top, fimtoiiR with 11 fitrnp that buttoiiR over iiiBtop,
bi.oh 8j to 11 nro 91, r to 8 tiro
TAN SLIPPERS Medium dark ehadc, neat too
, Imitation lip, npon front, mrnp ovor itiBiop on
is 11 protty silk bow and cteol bucUlo. Sizes 11 J-s
nro,
stvlo. I
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to 2 nro 31.25, 8ft to 11
BLACK FEDORA SLIPPERS-M) lonthor,
lino irrndo, protty bow ami buuklo on (rant, uubbcs' bIzob
only, lift to 2 .
85C
$1.00
$1.50
We are
Kept Busy
Repairing shoes for
people who appreciate
neat, substantial work
the only kind we do.
If not already a custo
mer we solicit your
work.
GEO. TEKULVE,
Yellow Front Shoe Store.
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THE POPULAR THEME
of conversation just now is our
fine Uock lieer, pure, foaming,
strengthening' and the best bev
erage for coolness and a spring
tonic. It receives higher praise
from more people than any other
brewing in the market. Bock
time, like the strawberry season,
should be practically remember
ed by the daily consumption of
what belongs to it.
NY WALTEMATN,
