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T.nnal Np.ws in Brief.
The Gaudy Pioneer says tlie Iosb
of cattle in Logan county on ac
count of the storms will run into
the hundreds.
Marti has a larpe and handsome
assortment of potted plants for
sale, and will also have cut llowcrs
lor sale for Easter use.
A large box of California lillics
consigned to P. E. Dullard were re
ceived ycBtcrdny and will be used
to decorate the Episcopal church
on Sunday.
Best line of Pancy Dried Fruit
in the city at McGlonc's, Polcy
block.
Baptist church J. D. I'uli
pastor. Services April 7th 10:30 a.
in 7:30 p. in. Subjects: morning,
'EaBtcr Sermon;" evening, "Why
We Love Him." You arc invited.
C. P. Kobb will survey and plat
an addition to the village of Suther
land, consisting of eighty acres of
land belonging to Emerson. The
lots will consist of five acres each.
A couple of hundred pigeons to
be used in the contest between the
Grand Island and North Platte
gun clubs next week, were shipped
in to Geo. Carter this morning.
Clerk of the court Elder was kept
busy all day yesterday filling out
pension vouchers for the old
veterans. About one hundred
pensioners live in North Platte and
vicinity.
An agent's complete line ot
samples, purchased at one halt.
You get'them at wholesale cost at
Mrs. IIUI'l'MANS'.
T. C. Patterson went to Omaha
Wednesday night and today will
argue the demurrer to the bill of
particulars in the tax case of the
county against the Union Pacific
railroad.
George McEvoy, who has been
suffering for four mouths with a
physical trouble that seeniB to baflle
local physicians, will be taken to
Omaha today for examination by
physicians of that city.
All parties indebted to me will
please call and settle with Mrs.
Meyer, who will be found at 1. A.
Fort'soflicc over Hub grocery store.
Victor E. Mbver.
It is said that a number of stock
men in the county find themselves
short of hay, and as a result arc
losing more or less cattle. The
winter season up to the middle of
Pcbri'ary was to pleasant that the
stockmen thought they had surplus
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EASTER CLOTHING
BOYS' SUITS
Made in the most elegant style, in
dark blue and black or fancy, single
or double-breasted style, for ages 12
to 20 years, at $5, SO, $7, $7.50, $8,
$8.50, $9, $10, and $12. Smaller sizes,
8 to 16 years old, $1.50, $1.75, $2,
$2 50, $3, S3.50, $4, $4.50 and $5.
i In 2-piccc styles
1 for aires 3 to 8,
$1.50, $2, $2.50,
$3, $3.50 $4, $4.50
and $5. All the
i late style s a n d
new shades. No
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Of all the latest
styles and goods
prices from $4
to $15.00. Dress
tip for Easter.
Dutchess Trousers, W. L. Douglas,
and Dr. Kccds Cushion Shoes, Long
ley Hats, Wilson Bros. Elgin, Gold
and Sjlvcr, Waclnisett, McDonald,
Ideal Brands of Shirts. New Easter
Ties and Hose. New Goods.
Ot)c fHce ai7ct 1PXa.it) FigUtes.
STAR CLOTHING HOUSE.
W. A. VOLLMER, Proprietor.
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PEOPLE AND EVENTS
Mrs. J. Bresnahan is the guest of
friends in Cheyenne.
I. A, Port returned Wednesday
trout a business trip to Omaha.
O. K. Peck went to Blue Hill,
Neb,, to speud ten days with
relatives.
D. II. White went to Omaha last
night to see his sister, who is crit
ically ill.
Miss Pannie Von Goetz is ex
pected up from Omaha Sunday
morning.
Tax Commissioner Swingley, of
the Union Pacific, spent yesterday
in town.
Mrs. Minnie Sumner, of Bloom-
iugton, Neb., is the guest of her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Federhoof.
Sam VanDoran has returned from
Sidney, where he had been doing
mason work for the Union Pacific
John E. Evaus returned from
Lincoln Wednesday and has
resumed his duties in the county
clerk's office.
County Attorney Kidgley went to
Omaha last night to be present at
the hearing of the tax case against
the Union Pacific.
Mrs. Stewart, mother of Mrs. II
P. Jeffrey, left for the east yester
day morning after spending about
a year with her daughter.
H. V. Ililliker came up from
Grand Island yesterday for the
purpose of finding a purchaser for
his house on we6t Fourth street.
Chas. Ilughep, a former North
Platte resident, but of late livinir
in Canada, came in yesterday
and will visit friends for a week.
Mrs. Agnes Miller, of Milwau
kee, sister of Mrs. Kebhausen,
arrived here Wednesday, being
summoned here by the serious ill
ness ot the latter.
Wall
Paper
The largest line ever shown
in the city
Prices far Below
Last Year.
Make your selections early.
You will find just what
you want at
WARNER'S
Furniture Store
Ice cream and cake will be served.
The whole thing for 15 cents.
Tickets on Bale by the committee
and the secretary. Proceeds to
finish paying the last $25 on the
piano. S.
AMURICAN BBBT SUOAR CO.,
Clrnnd Island, Neb.
Terms of Contract for 1901.
Under thn provisions ot this
contract the grower is assured of
a fixed price for his crop. All beets
testing 14 per cent "or leas will be
paid tor at the rate of $4.00 per ton,
25 cents being paid for each per
cent of sugar above 14, tractions
in proportion. That is beets test
ing 14.1 per cent being $4.02J; 14.2
being 84.05: 15 per cent $4,25; 15.1
per cent $4.27. An additional
20 cents per ton will be paid for
all beets siloed. Tun factory will
pay freight 011 all beets delivered
by rail, cars to be loaded to their
capacity, thus placing the grower
at a distance on a satisfactory
footing.
Further information or blank
contracts can be obtained by apply
ing to American Beet Sugar Com
pany. Grand Island, Neb., or E. P.
Seeberger. Ilershey, Neb.
Mrs. Huffman does not add $2 to
each hat for a trimmer.
Conductor Mooney lost several
head of cattle on his ranch during
the late storms.
Rev. J. II. Derreberry, who has
charge of the Methodist church at
Paxton and Sutherland, spent yes
terday in town and made this office
a brief call.
The present condition of the
Btreets suggest the need of consid
erable work during the next
municipal year. The dry weather
and strong winds has resulted in a
pretty good job of scooping out the
center oi the streets.
Sweet Pea Seeds in bulk at Me
hay and sold .considerably more Glo'ie's, Foley block.
than they should. The late storms The Kusco &. Holland minstrels
and cold weather has therefore amused a good sized audience at
caught them with a short supply.
The remains of J. C. Walker
the opera house Tuesday eyening.
The performance, taking it all
were shipped Wednesday night to through, was fairly fjood. Colored
Mt. ClemmoiiB, Mich., for inter
ment. It had been announced
that the funeral and interment
would be held here, but later ar
rangements were made to ship the
body'cast. A short funeral service
was 'held Wednesday evening by
Rev. Bccchcr which was attended
by; relatives and members of the
Knights of Pythias lodge.
John W. Welch died at his home
in Buchanan precinct Wednesday
morning from the effects of la
grippe nt the age of seventy-six
years. The funeral will be held nt
the residence today and the body
deposited in the cctnetury at Well
fleet. The deceased came to Lin
coln county fifteen years ago, and
resided 011 his farm during that
time, and his deal li removes a prom
inent, resident of the south part
of thq.county. He leaves a wife,
two sons and a daughter.
Geo. C. Granger, painter, paper
hanger and decorator. Carriage
and sign painting. Estimates
cheerfully furnished. All work
guaranteed. Inquire at Brool.B
house west Sixth treel.
Tuesday was the most quiet
election North Platte has known
for years, about one-half of the
vote bing polled. Lester Walker,
republican candidate, was elected
mayor over Farrlngton by about
125. With the exception of council
mail in the First ward there was
no opposition to the republican
candidates. In that ward Warren
Lloyd defeated John Sorenson by
Hix votes',, The officers elected were!
Mayor, ; Lester Walker; Clerk,
Greeley Untidy: Treasurer, Robl.
Shuman; Police Judge, A.JS, Bald
win; City Engineer,' C.' P. Ross;
Couucilmcu, Warren Lloyd, W. J,
Crtisen, II, O. Evans; Members
Board , pf Education, E. A. Cary
iudN, E. Workman
men are not, however, very good
comedians.
It is Baid a strong petition will
be presented to Major Walker
when ho takes his seat asking that
the saloons be closed tightly on
Sunday and that gambling be pro
hibited. As we understand it this
petition will not be necessary, as
Mayor-elect Walker will Hee that
these two things are not allowed.
V, E. Meyer left the early part of The trustees ot the Methodist
the week for Colorado to look after church yesterday purchased of J
his interests in mining property. E. Baker the house and lot just east
Two penny slot machines, one of the church tor a consideration of
delivering gum and the other $350. The lot is twenty-two feet
caramels, have been placed in the
waiting room at the depot.
Don't miss the neatest and latest
creations at Mrs. Huffman's.
Fireman Ben Viers has purchased
a lot in the Third ward of Ed
waru bctiarmanu anu will, we
are told, erect a new house thereoi:,
Butler Buchanan returned last
evening trom Mount Pleasant.
Iowa. Mrs. Buchanan will remain
there some time longer, as her
father is still critically ill.
The differences between tire
Unitarian society of North Platte
and the parent society of Boston,
which involved the ownership of
the building at the corner of Locust
and Fourth streets, has been
finally settled and the local society
retains possession of the building.
If you fail to attend the boiler-
makers' ball Monday evening you
will miss one of the smartest social
functions ever given in North
Plitte. The committee has been
lavish in its preparations ior the
event and they feel confident that
their cITort s will result in a
pleasant eveuing for all attendants.
wide. The house will be sold and
moved, and the ground used as
part of the. church yard.
A report is being circulated that
the machinery of the Nebraska
cotton mills at Kearney will soon
bi moved out of the buildings there
to make room for improved 'equip
ment for a beet sugar factory. An
eastern syndicate, which conttols
the New England mills, is inter
ested in the mills at Kearney and
it is asserted that they have made
arrancments to transfer the
machinery of the latter to some
point either in the east or south
Residents of Kearney who are in
terestcd in the mills are reported
to have already made arrangements
for the installation of the beet
sugar making machinery.
Notice.
All who are interested in W. C.
T. U. work arc invited to meet at
the Methodist church Tuesday
afternoon, April 9th, at 3 o'clock.
By request of
Mrs. S. M. Walker.
State President W. C. T. U.
Lutheran Church.
The Easter festival will be fit
tingly celebrated. Joy will be the
keynote of all services. The church
will be profusely decorated. New
members will be received and the
catechumens confirmed. Sixty addi
tional chairs have been secured to
provide as far as possible for the
large number who will be present.
Sunday school will not begin
until 12:30.
The order of service which be
gins at 10:30 a. 111. is as follows:
Anthem, "The Chrlat Is Risen." Ashfonl.
Introlt.
Kyrle.
Gloria In Kxcells.
Collect.
Commandments anil Kyrle Klelson.
"The Epistle. 1 Cor. 5:6.8.
Hymn. "The Happy Morn is Come."
The Gospel, John SO: 1-19,
Nlccnc Creed.
Hymn, "Christ the Lord Is Risen."
Continuation of catechumens.
Reception of members by confirmation,
etc.
Offertory solo, "Glory to God," Rotoll, by
Mrs. C. F. Scharmann.
Easter ofterlnK,
The prayer.
Anthem "The Lord Is Risen," Ashford.
The Holy Communion.
Nunc Dlmlttts.
Renedlctlon.
In the evening the Sunday school
assisted by the choir, will render
the caster service, "Who is This,"
by B. F. Allemau, D. U., and give
the annual offering for church ex
tension. Rev. Seibert will deliver
a short address on the resurrection.
The Lord's Supper will again be
administered for such as cannot be
present iu the morning.
Horses Tor Salo.
By Joseph Ilershey,
street, North Platte, Neb.
Locust
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PRETTY EASTER SHOES
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The choicest the market affords
will be found here as usual. An
iyroyation of dainty, attractive,
comfortable Dress Shoes for
Women, that includes every de- -sirablc
new stvle, and in a range
of grades that will allow any
purso to afford attractive Easier
Shoos.
$2 00 to $4.00.
Notico,
The board 01 county com
missioners arc hereby called to
meet iu special session on Friday,
April 12, 1901, for the purpose ot
ppointing ati Assessor for Ante
ope precinct and the transaction of
any other business found necessary.
W. M. Holtry.
County Clerk.
DRESSY LOW SHOES.
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Pretty new Oxfords for Women Black Kid with or
without Cloth Tops all the new Toe and Heel styles
-light, medium 01 heavy soles nothing- you would
want but what is here, at prices that rauc from
$1.50 to $2-50.
Yellow Front Shoe Store
Cl'.OUCi: AI. GRAHAM, Mgr.
a 3 doors south 1. O. . North I'lntte, Neb,
Have You Noticed
How our Shoe Trade
is growing this Year?
We Have Noticed
That the customers who
bought of us last season
are coming here for
SHOES
again. Not only that,
but they tell us that our
Shoes wear longer than
any they have been buy
ing. If you arc not get
ting satisfactory wear out
of your shoes TRY OURS.
Wilcox Dptat Store,
7. SC. C. 'A. NOTES.
Railroad men! Do you want to
sleep next Sunday afternoon be
tween the hours of 3:30 and 4:30?
If you do; don't come to the special
Easter services that will be held in
the rooms at that hour, because it
will be a bright wide awake ser
vice consisting of five minute talks,
interspersed with songs. Special
numbers will be sung by the
quartette and others All men
cordially invited, but we do hope
that fvery railroad man will feel
that this is his meeting and will
be there.
Wanted! Song books called Best
Hymns used in the Schivera meet
ings last year in Lloyd's opera
house There are a number nf
them laying away in the homes of
North Platte people unused that
would give good service in the
meetings at the Y. M. C. A. Wc
would like to have them at once.
Who will kindly respond?
Sunday men's meetings are get-
tinn better. One of North Platte's
brighest young men was beautifully
saved in the rooms last Sunday.
A meeting will be held in the Y.
M. C. A. parlor on Tuesday, April
9th, at 4 p. m., to reorganize the
Ladies Auxiliary. All ladies that
have been members, and all others
interested, are urged to be present.
The association has prospered,
having on March 31st, 325 members
iu good standing and about twenty-
five others that may be soon. This
means an increase in work and re
sponsibility. We believe the ladies
can greatly help us, and wc need
their help now. We trust that
every lady reading this notice will
feel that this means her and will
speak to others about it and come
to the meeting.
The social and entertainment to
be given on the evening of the
13th.in the K. P. Hall under Hie
direction of the Reception Com-
Here are a few of Ours.
J. & P. Coats Thread per
spool 4c
100 yd Corticelli Spool Silk
per spool 8c
50 yd Corticelli Spool Silk
per spool 4c
Cotton Tape per roll lc
Linen Tape per roll 3c
Heavy Tubular Shoe Laces
3 pair for 5c
Sewing Machine Needles per
paper 5c
Waterproof Dress Binding
per yd 8c
S. H. & M. Dress Binding
per yd Sc
1 gross Agate Buttons 5c
36 sheets Writing Paper .... 5c
Slate Pencils b for lc
Spencerian Pens, per doz.. . 8c
Vaseline per bottle 5c
Featherbone per yard 10c
Skirt Bone, per yd 5c
Piping Bone, per yd 3c
Peerless Carpet Warp on
spools, white, per lb. . . . 20c
Peerless Carpet Warp on
spools, colored, per lb... 22c
We have other notions, one
of them is that you pay more
for these elsewhere.
tfilco Department! foorJe.
FOR SALE.
FARM WAGONS,
SPRING WAGONS
TOP BUGGIES,
And all kinds of
Farm Jflaehinery.
Standard Goods at
Reasonable Prices. ""V.
LOCK 8 SALISBURY
NORTIT PLATTE.
HUMPHREYS'
Witch Hazel Oil
THE PILE OINTMENT.
One Application Gives Relief,
It cures Pllet or HemorrboldsExte rani or Inter
nal, BUnd or Blcodln8,ItcblngorBunUng,F1saurcs
and Fistulas. Ilcllef Immediate cure ccrtolu.
It cures Burns, Scalds and Ulcerations tail Con
trnotlon.i f romBmns. The Relief Instant beall nc
tvoodorful.
It oiiro4 Tom, Cut or lacerated Wounds ind
Bruises,
It curt Bell. CsvUwcIm, Felons, " Resrousdv
tnoert, OW Bore, UcWog Zraptlun, Scurfy or
Soakl Ocad.
It cures Inflamed or Caiod, Dream and Sore
Xlpplcs. Invaluable.
It curca Salt Ithoum, Tetter, Scurry Eruptions,
Chapped Hands, Fever mister, Sort Llpi or
Nostrils. Corns, Bunions, Soro aad Chafed Feet,
8 tines of Insects, Mosquito Bites and Sunburns.
Throo Slzos, 26o,, 50o. and $1,00
Sold by Druggists, or sent pre-paid on receipt of price.
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