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About The North Platte semi-weekly tribune. (North Platte, Neb.) 1895-1922 | View Entire Issue (May 14, 1901)
Local News in Brief. J. R. Elliott, of Brady. tatiHactcd business in town yesterday. George 15. French lias accepted an invitation to deliver an address at Ogalalla on Memorial day. George McKvoy, who is sufTerinir from appendicitis, will probably be taken to Omaha for an operation the early, part of next week. Mrs. A. Samclsou, and daughter ' Lilly, living southeast ot town, went to Omaha yesterday to have , the lattcr's eyed examined and treated. Archdeacon Atmorc, ol Kearney, held services at the Episcopal church Sunday morning and even P giving a lecture on iorcign countries at the later service. A girl baby waB born Saturday to Mr. and Mrs. Lee Wood, and as they now have a pair their cup ol happiness is full. The mother and young lady arc doing nicely. The ladies,' guild is holding a social this afternoon at the Rincker residence in favor of Mrs. IT, J, Kotb, who leaves in a few day , for Grand Junction, Col. II. C. Langdon goes to Chcyennr tomorrow and while thsre will con fer with V. R. McKccn in regard ..to the date of the banquet which it is proposed to tender the latter. George Vroman brought down a ft? ft hix car tram from Julcsburg the other day in seventy-four minutes .Ah the distance is eighty-one miles, the average speed was about sixty six miles per hour. Farmers took a day off from corn planting Saturday- and transctcd business in town. The stores were well filled with customers and the merchants had a very satlsfac tory business. Fred Smith, a resident of North Platte twenty years ago, but now running an engine on the Denver branch, brought engine 1317 down to this point for repairs a few days ago. Miss Mabel Orr has been desig nated as the ealutatorian of the class of 1901 and Miss Blanche Warner the valedictorian, these two young Indies standing highest in their studies. TUB TKiiiUNU editor is indebted to Earl Trout for a ineBs of fine fish which represented part of a catch be made in Fremont slough. His' success pretty clearly demon stratcs his ability as a disciple of Izaak Walton. J. A. McMichael has been award cd the coutract for building the C. A. Dill residence on west Fourth street and has began work on it lie is aUo building an addition to the J. C. Huptcr house in the Third ward. Frank Powers, ot R'awlius, a son-in-law of Mrs. Kate Brown, has been in town lor several days with a view of purchasing a tract 0f land southeast ol town. Mr. Powers 1b an engineer on the Union Pacific. H. C. PhelpB, who has been sta- tioned at Argentine, Kan., for past Bevcn yearn, arrived in town Sun- day morninir and will act aB agent for the fruit express companies.' Mr. Phelps man old-timer In the wcBt, having freighted throuirh ucrc in j oov, ana leiin some very interesting taleB of his experiences in those days, . . Con Walker, 1). II. Davis, P. II. Sullivan, Sjrl Friend, J. F. Filliou aud h. B. Ibcnhart left Sunday night for Nebraska City to attend the bi-cnuial convention of the A. O. U. W. This convention will be an important one, as permanent Btate lieadquartcrs for the order will be selected, aud for this honor Omaha, Lincoln, Hastings, Grand Island and one or two other towns are striving. Officers for the com. ing two yeara will also be elected. See Clinton tor bargains in Bicy cicb, Only three left. Mike Cronin,fou of Mr. aud Mrs, Jerry Croniu of the Third ward, died Suuday afternoon of coiiaump. tion, He had been in a critical condition for nomc time aud his death was not unexpected. A year or more ago while employed at the shops he contracted a bad cold, which later settled on his lungs, aud though every attention was given him the ravages ot the in nidioua disease could not be stopped. The deceased was an excellent young man and his death is deeply regretted oy an acquaintances, '.The funeral wan held from the Catholjc church thia foreuoon. ft BOYS' CLOTHING Celebrated for Money Saving. 'WWW ft? ft what f tiof iri IX nnrl nil Mmh m'iLPQ Mwm rnmn ft? vou can buv as rood Boys' T? monev. lhats what we call 0 Just There is no part of the family expense that needs to be watched more than w is paid out for Boys' Clothing, and there is no part of a clothing establishment W 11 mnrr :icilv mnlrn nr mnt- n stnrn r ciirrncc. (.Inthinn nrnvidors keen eominrr W ft ft & $ fliilb 1 wm ft ! I If m $ sl Boys' Double Breasted Suits Ages 8 to 16 years $1.35, worth $2.50 Blue and Black Cheviots also also all wool lancy Cheviots $2.00, worth 2.50. All-wool Cheviots, check and plaids and worsteds $2.50, wortli 3.00. All-wool Cheviots and worsteds, including" the Iron Clad Dickey, light and dark checks $3.00, worth 3,50. Homespuns, Tweeds. Velours, Cassimcresand several patterns of the American Woolen Com- nnnv'kj nlll'f vnrtrfl in Innrw ft? plaids, plain black and blue worsteds in Clays ffj and oerges ty $4.00. 4.50 and 5.00, worth ft? " S Boy's ft? ft? Vestee Suits, ft? ft? ft? Ages 3 to 9 years. Some extra good Suits at $1.35, 1.50, 2.00, 2.50,' 3.00, 3.50, 4.00, 4.50, 5.00, ft? ft? ft ft? ft? ft? ft? i? ft? ft? ft? Star Clothing House, ft? ft? ONE PRICE PLAIN FIGURES, Dr. J, P. Dullard has been spend ing the laBt day or two in town. County Attorney Kidgelv has been transacting buHinesB in Oma ha for a day or two past. Bruce Stuart has been trans ferred from Cozad to Watson's Ranch, where he is night operator. Releases of all mortgages given by H. C. Reunte against his per sonal property were received by the county clerk yesterday. At Brady last Tuesday ?548 50 were paid out for hogs marketed by the fanners. This is an index of the business transacted at that village. ( S. C. Mccomber, chairman of the board of adjustment of the O. R. C. on the Union Pacific system, went to St . Paul, Minn., Sunday mom. ing to attend the O. R. n. tion. I MEN'S TAN SHOES. Man's favorite Summer Shoe for general wear, is the Shoe of Tan Color. The favorite color because of the 'greater comfort-r-Tan Leather lets the air through to the foot, and attracts less heat than black. We've a number of styles of the season's most popular shapes and shades, splendidly made, comfortably and neatly styled, Russia Calf, Aztec Calf, Vici Kid Leathers 5 Welted and Sewed Soles. Money worth values at $3.50 and $3.00. i Yellow Front Shoe Store, 3 (il-ORGi: AI. GRAHAM, Mgr. 3 doors south 1 o. North l,lfttl0 Nbi i tn mvp mnnp.v Wlinn wc Clothinir as you can anywhere savincr money. W Glance Through this List. chnclfc nm! Russian Blouse Suits 4.50 to 6,00. AT $4.00 Worth $5.00. Boys' Blouse Suits Ages 3 to 10 years at . $3.50. Men's All-Wool Trousers Good Knee Trousers at 25ct 50c W. A. Mrs, II. F. Jeffrey has returned from a brief visit with friends in Beatrice, Neb. Charley Pool, Jr. hid a finger mashed while working at the shop yesterday forenoon, necessitating a lay-off. A petition is being circulated at Brady to haye Mrs. Frank Murphy appointed postmaster at that vil lage when the commission of Post master ICavy expires in July. Claude Weiniraud yesterday pur chased of D. W. Baker one hundred and six acres of land justweBtof the city south of the railroad track for a consideration ol $1,200, the sale b'iing made through Bratt & Co. The land has beeu leased for this tcasou. but next fall it will be occupied by Mr. Weingand'b father-in-law who now resides in Wisconsin. ft sav save mnnrcv wri mean wt else and pet it for less w ft to Boys' Three- Piece Suits. Ages 9 to 16 years at $3.50 ft ft worth $4.00, 4.50, 5.00 and 6.00. Some extra good values. ft ft 0i 0 See them. 0 0 at $1.50. ft tJ: in A 7Cr W aim M 0i m IB VOLLMER, Proprietor. $ Cox Succeed Roth. An order waa issued today an nouncing the promotion of Harry 10. Cox as chief train dispatcher at this point, succeeding H. J. Roth, who handed in his resignation sev eral weeks ago. The change be comes effective tomorrow. Mr. Cox has been a dispatcher for a number of years and is accounted a first class mau. Stewart Cornea This Week Alex Stewart, who succeeds W. R. McKcen, Jr., as division foreman, will arrive this week and assume charge. The transfer from Rawlins to North Platte is a promotion for Mr. Stewart, the responsibility being greater and the salary larger at this place. Mr. Stewart learned the machinists trade in the shops here, and he will have under him many employes who were m the shops when he entered as au ap prentice His ascendancy has beeu rapid but it has been merited. Rev. Haloy Resign. hi his sermon last Sunduy Rev. Haley ol St. Patrick's church stated that at the request of Bishop Scannell he would tender his resignation as priest of this parish. It has been known for some time that a number of the panshoncrs had filed complaints against Father Haley with the bishop, and the latter probably thinks that a change of priests will be best lor all concerned. In his Bcrmou announcing his resignation, Rev. Haley gave his congregation some pretty hot shots. The resignation takes effect June 1, next. HOTXCE. A summer school for teachers aud prospective teachers will be held at North Platte. Term, six weeks, beginning July 1st. Tuition, $5. Instructors, E. Lance Jones and O. W. Neal. All branches required for a bcc- ond crade county certificate will be tauirht. Further Information will be cheerfully furnished upon request Bertha Tuoelecke Co, Supt. People You Know. Mrs. II. C. Rcnnie has returned from a viettin Omaha. Mr. and Mrs. John Strahorn went to Omaha yesterday morn- T. C. Patterson went to Omaha Suuday night to transactlcgal bus iness. County Clerk Holtry transacted business at his ranch south of Hcr shey ycBterday. Frank Hcrrod, who had been visiting relatives in town for a few days, returned to Cheyenne Sunday evemug. Mibs Irene Hartman, who had been visiting her parents for a few days, returned to Lexington yes terday. W. H. C. Woodhurst left Satur day for a trip of inspection of in surancc offices under his super vision. Judge Grimes returned Saturday night from Ord, where he held court laBt week for the judge of that district. Mrs. Chas. Winegar, of Lebanon. Kan., has been the guest of her parents Mr. and Mtr. V.Von Goetz for a week past. Mrs. Bruce Cheney, a former North Platte resident but now living at Toledo, Ohio, is a guest at the Baldwin residence. l'ercy Thornton, ot umaua, was the guest of friends in the city Sunday, coming up Saturday even iug and returning the following night. Otto B. Smith, of St. Louis, has been the guest of hia sister, Mrs. Wtn. Goodwin, for a few days past Mr. Smith is just out of the hos pital and came here to recuperate Oakley Swarthout returned Sat urday morning from Colorado Springs alter spending about two weeks in that city. He did not succeed in securing the employ ment he desired. R. S. Ericsson, who taught school at Nichols the past year was in town Sunday en route to Omaha to take a course in short hand aud typewriting at one of the business colleges in that city. John W. Ottenstein, who had been attending the pent City bust ness college at juincy, ill., re turned nomc buuday morning, LaBt year he received a diploma from the book-keeping department and this year one from the short hand and type-writing department of the college. The young man is therefore well equipped to enter the commercial walks of life and make a success of the branches which he has so studiously pur sued. How About It? Have those last Shoes you bought of some one else given you satisfac tion? If not, you are the customer wc arc looking for We Sell SI70CS Tljat Weat, Infant's Soft Sole Red Shoes per pair Infant's Soft Sole Vesting Top Shoes per pair Children's good Shoes S to 8 per pair 8 Children's good Shoes 8- to 11 per pair $1.10 Children's good Shoes 11 to 2 per pair 1.35 Bovs' Shoes, all solid, 13M to 2 per pair 1.25 Boys' Shoes 13 to 2 per pair 1.50 Youth's Shoes 2 to 5 per pair 1.50 Youth's Shoes 2 to 5 $1.75 2.00 Men's Shoes per pair 1.25 Men's Shoes per pair 1.50 Men's Shoes $1.75 to 3.00 Ladies' Fine Shoes per pair 1.50 Ladies' Fine Shoes per pair 1.75 Ladies' Fine Shoes per pair 2.00 Ladies' Extra Fine Shoes per pair 2'ao Ladies' Hand Turned Shoes per pair 2.50 Ladies' Hand Turned Shoes per pair 3.00 liettcr value by 25 to 50 cents a pair tnan you uuy ciscwncrc, SStore open evenings unti O'ClOCK. Wilcox. Dqmbiwt .Store Wall Paper The largest; line ever shown in the city Prices far Below Last Year. Make your selections early. You jvill find just -what you want at WARNER'S Furniture Store W. O. T. U. Organised. Mrs. Welton state organizer and Mrs. "Walker, state president, of the W. C. T. U. arrived in town aat Friday and in the afternoon organized a local society at the Methodist church with the follow- ng officers: President, Mrs. J. D. Pulis; Vice-president, Mrs. Barton; Corresponding Secretary, Mrs. Chaa. "Ware; Recording Secretary, Mrs. A. P. Kelly: Treasurer, Mrs. S. Hartman. Friday evening Mrs. Walker gaye an address upon the principal temperance workers ot the world, some of whom she had met at a convention of the W. C. T. U. held in Loudon. She also gave stercop- ticon views of places she had visit ed in London, Saturday afternoon a domestic science meeting was Held at the Baptist parsonage at which Mrs. Welton gavedemonstrations of cake baking and making desserts. This demonstration proved very interesting to the fit teen or more ladies present. The W. C. T. U. believes in making home Mfe and living as attractive as possible to the male members of the family, hence these instructions in do mestic science. Saturday evening Mrs. Walker gave another exhibition of stereop ticon views, accompanying the scenes with a lecture. One nota ble view was Napoleon after the battle of Waterloo. Sunday evening a union meeting was held at the opera house, the attendance bcinglargc. Addresses were made by Mrs. Walker, Mrs. Welton and Rev. Wimberly. This meeting was very entertaining and instructive throughout and awak ened much interest in the cause of temperance. The local society starts with a membership of thirty-five, but it is thought that with a little soliciting that number can be trebled In a short time. Men are taken into the society as honorary members by the payment of a fitly cent fee. The next meeting will be held at 2:30 next Wednesday afteauoon at the home of Mrs, J. L. McGrew, opposite the second ward school building. All ladies interested in the work are cordially invited to be present. Mesdames Walker and Welton created a very favorable impression during their stay by their earnest work and charming personality. Warm Weather Demands .... Screen Doors, Spring Hinges, Screen Wire, Ice Cream Freezers, Lawn Sprinklers, Rubber Hose, Milk Cans, Post Hole Diggers, Wire Stretchers, Barb Wire, Poultry Netting, Single Trees, Double Trees, Ironed. Double Tree Woods, , Spades, Shovels. WE KEEP THEM. Wilcox Oep'tat $orc; i