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About The North Platte semi-weekly tribune. (North Platte, Neb.) 1895-1922 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 6, 1901)
Local Nows in Brief. Everett Fonda is confined to the bouse with a light attack of scarlet fever. Two furnished rooniB lor rent by Mcsdamefl Thompson and Swarth. out. Some fellow, with a view of hav ing a good Christmas dinner, con fiscated two turkeys belonging to Julius Plzcr. Doollttle's display of Bric-a-Brac and Fancy Goods ha never been equalled in this city. The Baptist congregation will hold a ten cent social at the Bap tist church this (Friday) evening. The public ia invited. The Lutheran ladies will give a social at the Fredcrickson resi dence this (Friday) evening to which the public is cordially in vited. A postoflicc has been ordered es tablished at the forks of the Bird wood creek in this county to be known as Forks. Marilla Johnson will be postmistress. Mrs. Stella Kitzmlller, who had been living in Denver for a year or more, has removed to Cheyenne, where wc understand sue Holds a position as stenographer for a law firm. Dooliltlc has an unsurpassed line of Art GoodB this year for Holiday trade. Medallions, Photo gravures, Etchings, etc. Mrs, Milton Dooltttlc entertained sixteen ladicB at cards from 2:30 to 5:00 o'clock Wednesday afternoon itffavorof Mrs. J. C. Ferguson of Denver. The alfair proved an ex ccptionally pleasant gathering of friends. W. II. Hamilton, who is located at Clovls, cam., writes that lie is well pleased with that ntate. Mrs. Hamilton expects to leave for Cali fornia within the next ten days. W. D. Hover, Embalmer. Howe's Furniture Store. Night call Telephone 90. tiic six or seven hundred new books donated to the Y. M. C. A. library by Miss Helen Gould were shipped from New York last Satur day arc expected to arrive here some time next week. Upon their arrival they wilt be numbered and placed in the cases. The line of gold plated and other Photograph Frames at Doolittle'a are prettier than last year and that you know is saying a great deal. Wc notice that Congressman Burkett has introduced bills for public buildings at Plattsmouth and Falls City. Wc trust that Congressman Ncylllc will keep Watch of the bill which he intro- duccd a year or so ago for a public building at North Platte, The newspaper man strives to help all the pcdplc in the. town and docs it but some people arc not satisfied with the milk of human kindness, they want .the who assisted in the installation cream. They get it at Tekulve'sLerrlcea Weclnpftdnv. remained over shoe and repair shop at the. Yellow Front. You Have Heard a Great Deal About COFFEE. Our bulk Coffee is roasted for us fresh every week, In roast my the strength of the hurry 'is retained. The coffee is roasted directly in the llame in from eight to ten minutes. When coffee is roasted by the usual process it requires from thirty to forty minutes and is- practi cally baked, the essence, strength and flavor being dried out. Three pounds of coffee roasted us ours arc, is equal in strength, is much finer in flavor and will go farther than four pounds of coffee , roasted in 'any otucr way. we sell you Good Rio Coffee, per lb.. .12 l-2c Larger Berry Rio Coffee, )b 15,c Even size, large berry selected Rio Coffee, pcrlb ,,..2Uc Moca& Java the kind voir nay 30c for elsewhere, per lb .. ..25c ml , a r o T if The best Moca & 'Java, the equal if not superior to any 40c coffccsold by our competitors I'wl lui it. ii Store o'clock, open, evening-a until '8 Wilcox Department Store A !- JO M $3.00 in A yrs Davie, the hardware man, offers cost trout now until stoves at Christmas. Miss Mvrllc Scharmann has ac- ccptcd a position in the office of the county treasurer. W. F. McCilone, who baa been transacting business In Idaho for a week, will be home in a day or two. Rev. J. C. Irwin, of Wood River. n the city yesterday. c. ii. ., nn,i :.. .... ugu uiv nuvv iuuun in uui aiiun wtndpwB, Dixon the Jeweler. At the meeting of the Board, of ISducation last Monday evening preparatory steps were taken look ing to the establishment of a night school. An average of 500 bushels of potatoes arc-being shipped hi each week by local merchants. The by tubers conic (rout Colorado and Idaho. Have you ceu the French Grey, Toilet Articles at Dixon'? TU worth your while. , A. F. Parsons ol this city will address the people ol Ilershcy next Sunday morning and evening, fill ing the regular appointment of W; J. Crimen. Geo. D. Foliuer, cuiuinisHioiier of public lands and buildings, was in town yesterday for the purpose of selling leases ou several tracts of shoot laud in the county. From now until January 1st, Djolittlb'ri Boole uud Music Store will not close earlier than 8 o'clock; for the week proceeding .ChrUtijias "jpnu all iiigul, or as lale us any one desires to trade. . ' ... , I xillliv"inu iiibiii uui o wi iiiu Hsi . ... . fllM entertahlct, TlieBtlav evenlnir hv MrB. n. . whit r.KuiP,i iw j ' j Mrs.. F. W. Rlncker. The session could not have been made more pleasant to the guests, and each thoroughly enjoyed the evening. The refresh menU served were es pecially ulcc. Boy's Clothing 2 Young- Men's Suits, the new Military Styles, close fitting backs, extra wide shoulders, in blue and black Cheviots, Tweeds, Cassi meres, Worsted and fancy patterns, decidedly low in price, quality and work manship considered . . i . . . $7.50 to $15 Special Short Trouser Suits, $3. Wc have just received 200 Double-breasted, All Wool Short Trouser Suits, perfect in every detail and bought by is to sell for $4.00 and $4.50 These suits are made of Cheviots and Tweeds and arc most desirable for school wear. This offer is-a decided bargain and is made for quick selling only, and , the quantities and sizes will not last long- Cheaper Suits in 3 to 16 yrs all the latest styles and goods. An extra good suit 3 to 8 yrs at $1 bargain, .8 to 16 at $1.35 1.75, $2 $2.50 And those Mother's Choice Suits at 4.50 and $5 have no equal. Good Ktiee Trousers 25c, 50c, 75c and Si. Full line of Yoke Overcoats for. 8 to 16 years. Men's and Boy's 50c Caps at 25c Boy's 1 Sweaters 35c 45c 75c $1 1.35 Dr. B. 15, Northrup haw been confined to the house this week with an attack of tonsilitis. linoch Cummings shipped a car load of hogs to South Omaha Sun- day and another car yesterday. A tew choice Poland China males for sale cheap. T. 13. Doomttle. h, 11. Smith, who is now travel ing for the Lexington marble yard transacted business In Hersjiey yesterday. Word has reached here that 13d Rannie, who had been railroading in Tennessee, recently had a hand mashed while making a coupling. As tiBual this section escaped the storm wliicu vi9ited the creator sectiou of Western Nebraska Tues day and Wednesday. Consider able snow lell at 0,;allala. Have your clothes made by Fred KaulTuiau, the American Tailor, Uitcago, through local agent, A, P. Carlson, North Plutte, Neb. In the Beckett-Loudon bastardy case, heard in the dintrict court Tuesday and Wednesday, the jury gave a verdict in favor of the de fendant.- This caRC was brought over from Logan .county. Toysl Toys! Toysl Toys! And then Borne at Doolittlu's, who has deyoted the entire rear portion of store to Toys, Games and Dolls'. If you want the. largest and best Hue to select from come to Doo ittles. " On account of the special election ycaterday, the balooua were closed from ninu o'clock in the morning until seven in the evening. As a result there were a good many thirsty individuals around town'. Prof. Leonhardt yesterday made assignments tor the solo, duet and quartette selections for the concert which will be given about the 18th inst, under the auspices of the choral class. The' selections of music are very fine, and if thohc who have been asigned parts take the necessary time tor preparation, the concert is certain to be a. grat ifying success. v PERSONAL MENTION. Mrs. J. C. Fercuson left this morning for Denver. Sam Richards returned Wednes day morning from a business trip to St. Joe, Mo. Will Woodhurst left Wednesday morning for a trip through the east part of the state. P. L. Harper ol Wallace has been trasacting business in town for a couple of days past. H. W. Balscy, late with the Rit- ner marble works, will shortly open a marble yard in Cheyenne. Mildred Vaughn went to Shcltou yesterday where she will make her home with her grandparents. J. N. Baker, who had been work- ng at Sidney for a short time, re turned home Tuesday night. Rev. Scibert returned yesterday from Cheyenne where he devoted a day to Lutheran church work. Dr. and Mrs. F. W. Miller left yesterday morning for Denver and from there will go to Kansas City to visit relatives. C. I. Hill was down from Ante ope precinct yesterday. Notwith standing the dry weather he raised 3,000 bushels ot corn the past Heaaoii. ' Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Streitz and children are expected home tonight. Mr. Strcitz has been spending the week in Omaha, and Mrs. S. and children have been visiting in Illi nois. Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Howard, who were married at Ogalalla Thanks giving evening, haye returned from ineir weaaing trip anil taken up their residence on west Front street. Dr. Tlios. B,. Greenlee was duly installed as pastor of the Presby terian church Wednesday evenine. the Rev. J. C. Irwin preaching the sermon, Rev. C. F. Graves deliver ing the charge to the pastor and Rev. J. W. Hill the charge tcthe people. The house was filled and all were well repaid for bcinc present, and felt they were enter tained, instructed and benefitted by the service. The Presytcrians are to be congratulated in securing the services ot so sincere ana aole a man as Dr. Greenlee, who comes highly recommended from his last charge in Carrollton, III. The church has taken on new impetus and renewed interest for good under his efficient leadership, as is iviaeucca oy tue large congrega tions greeting him, and the deep interest manifested by his hearers luring the short time he has occu ,)ied the pulpit bids to verifyjthe prediction that the capacity ot the old church will soon be inadequate 'ol accommodate the increasing number ot attendants. I or Salk On easy terms, Good live room house and one lot. With in two blocks of High School and business part ot Dewey street. Good new barn with pump. City water, cess pool, pliaue trees, all in ood condition. Inquire of Jos. Hershuy. WOMEN'S Felt Shoes and Slippers Felt Slippers with felt soles $.60 Fur trimmed, kid foxed leather soles high front and back, warm f CA slippe js . . IiJU Felt Lace, red lined, leather soled shoes . . flannel U5 Felt, rejl flannel lined shoes, kid covered front and heel common EST. .stylr. J.50 Felt Button Shoes, red lined, kid covered front and heel, medium round toe medium heel at i . 7 5 Kfl and 1JU YELLOW FRONT SHOE STORE.... QUO, M. GRAHAM, Manager. ,-- n... .' K I ff in iinnp a. 1 nniLnimu nuico, , North Platte will be the winter headquarters of the bridge and building gang. Chief Engineer Berry of the Union Pacific spent part of Wed nesday in town. During the past two weeks nine mechanics and three apprentices have been added to the working force of the local shops. The rush of express packages incident to the holiday trade ha& commenced and for the next three weeks Express Agent McGovern will be the busiest man in town. New York dispatches state that the Pennsylvania company Iidb ac quired control of the Rock Island road. This will give the former a line from New York to Denver. The several cars belonging to the wrecking outfit have been painted the new standard color Wx-car red. It is said the wrecking out fit stationed here is the most com plcte ot any ou the system. The U. P. sewer has become clogged and Seventh street in the vicinity of the round-house is over flowed. The lake thuB created is not sufficiently large, however, to furnish the company its needed supyly ot ice. Engine 1614 was sent down from the Wyoming dintrict this week for a general overhauling at these shops. Another engine from the same district was ordered sent here for repairs, but the local shops had too much work on hands to accept it. The number of men employed in the shops is nearly up to the maxi mum, being but seven less than one year ago. There arc tlurty-eiglu machinists on the pay-roll, and we understand two more will be given work as soon as good men can be found. Forty machinists is the maximum number allowed these shops. . Measurements of floor space have been made for the machines which will be shipped up from the Omaha shops some time after the first ot the year. Among the machines will be an extra large sized planer. The machines received will take the place of those uow in use, and which in some instances are some what antiquated. Se&son&ble Goods. SWEET POTATOES, CRANBERRIES, MINCE MEAT, CELERY, SUPERIOR PICKLES In fact eyertliing needed for the most complete menu. Try a cup of Chase & San born's Coffee and compare it with the best you have ever tasted.. If you don't say 'tis the best you ever drank we'l go way back and sit down. We have a few boxes fancy Bell Flower Apples from Ore gon lay in a box for the children I Price $2.00 per box. Have you bought any of the Richelieu Pancake Flour? I mot try a package and. you wi use no other kind. Before you buy any Christ mas presents look over' our immense stock of Lamps China Ware and Imported Novelties, which are useful as well as ornamental. Harrington . Tobin. HOW ABOUT SHOES. Wc Sell You, Soft Sole Shoes, pen pair...$ .25 Child's Shoes, 5 to 8, pair. . .50 Misses Shoes 11 1-2 to 2, per pair 1.00 Child's Shoes, 5 to 8, pair.. .85 Girls shoes, 8 1-2 to 11, pair 1.10 Girl's Shoes 11 1-2 to 2 per pair 1.35 adios' Kid Shoes, all solid 1.50 adics' Calf Shoes, all solid 1.50 adies Fine Shoes, $1.75 to 2.00 Ladies' Ultra Shoes. . ...... 3.50 Men's Shoes $1.25 to 3.00 Boy's Shoes, $1.25 to 2.00 Men's Arctics, per pair. . . . .1.00 Men's Roll Edge Snow Ex- ciuuer .in cues, per pun J.. adies' Arctics, ncr nair. .70 Boy's Arctics, per pair 85 We handle nothing- but all solid leather shoes and guarantee sat- isiactory wear oi every pair we sell. Store open evenings until 8 o'clock. Wilcox Department Store. A requisition has been sent in for twenty wall lamps tor U9c in the round house. This improve ment will be appreciated by the night men. The air motor which will be Ued n operating the turn-table is ex pected to arrive in a few days and will be at once installed. It will prove quite a labor saving device. The air will befurnishlid trom the plant already in use at the shops. For Sale or Rent My house; will also sell stove and house plants. 3-1 Mrs. VV. II. Broach "The Woman in Black," on t)e- ceinbcr 17th, will be the next at traction at the opera house. Baptist church, Dec. 8th. Sub jects, mormug, "The Source ot Sureness"; evening, "The Young Man's Questions." You are in vited. At a mectnig of the First ward hose team Wednesday evening Josh Barraclough was elected fore man, George Tekulve first assist ant, Albert Rannie second assist ant, Wm. Landgraf treasurer and Leo Sullivan secretary. House for Rent A five room house in good repair on west Front street, bandy to the railrord. Enquire of Mrs. H. F. Jeffrey, over McCullough's store. PurniJunL Stoves ad Ranges. Wc carry the most complete line in this section of the country. We can save you money. A car load of furniture just ree'd. All the latest and best to be had and at prices that defy competition OUR STOVES. Arc the best selections ever shown. We handle the Pen insular and the Art Car land hard coal burners and in the soft coal burners we have in stock 30 different styles and sizes. The Peninsular hot blast is the latest and best hot blast stove on the market. Consumes all smoke and soot and saves one half your fuel. Wc also handle the Tubular Hot Blast, The Charter Oak, The Mountain Oak, The Model Oak and The Peninsular Oak. W Lead in ranges also. The Majestic the Best Rang-c made, from $40 to $55. And the Triumph the best cheap range on the mar ket at $30 to $38. Having sold 27 Majestic ranges during the week of of exhibit we can now refer you to 67 families us inff this range with the best re sults. We also have a list of 20 Triumph Ranges all doing ex cellent work. Wc a3k the Public to examine all or any of our lines before buying-. Come in and see our Estcy Orgarts. No better Oran made. House hold, Domestic and Wheeler & Wilson sewing machines. E. B. Warner.