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Bute Historical Society TWENTY-FOURTH YEAIt. NORTH PLATTE, NEBRASKA, AUGUST 7, U)0. no. no nri n nil l micox upposes Dona issue. Mr. Editor: Some timo ngo you kindly invited the expression of views through your paper upon tho court house question. From the actions Ukcn at a meeting recently hold nt tho court house this question is getting serious, and unless some action is taken prompt ly, tho people will soon be given the privilege of paying interest upon $100, 000.00 court houso bonds, and later, of course, tho payment of the bonds. There are two questions involved. First: Is it desirable to build a new court house at this time? Second: If so, what is the best manner of raising funds with which to construct tho same? If tho records at the court house are noi properly protected is it necessary to build a new court house for the pro tection of the same? Would it not be better to have a fire-proof vault built, and is it not a fact that a vault giving ample protection could be constructed for ono year's interest upon $100,000.00 court houso bonds? Such a .vault was built in Cheyenno county a few years ngo, adjoining the court house, which is as safe as tho vaults in any $100,- 000. 00 court houso in Nebraska. No porson in the county would feel prouder of a $100,000 court houso than 1, and not many would vjsit it pftener, but I have alwnys felt that a citizen's first duty was to look after tho interests and convenience of his family and the liome. Does not the present court houso compare very favorably with tho homes of the large body of our citizens? I have always considered the acts of a citizen of doubtful patriotism who was willing to vote bonds for public im provements while tho family was denied many of the conveniences which money paid in taxes would purchase. I am free to admit that tho commit tee which has been named to manage this bond campaign can well afford and do enjoy the conveniences and luxuries of wpII provided homes, but at tho same time I am not unmindful of the large body ot the citizens of our county who are not so favorably situated. What does tho voting of $100,000.00 twenty year bonds mean? The law provides that these bonds cannot draw to exceed 8ix per cent, nor be issued for less than ten nor more than twenty years. With some patriots, tho higher the rate and the longer the time, tho more popular the proposition. One hundred thousand dollars at six per cent amounts in twenty years to $120,000.00 that tho county would bo s required to pay in interest, and in addi tion the $100,000.00 must bo paid, mak ing a total of $220,000.00. Tho second proposition: If this is tho time and it is our duty as good, pa triotic, boosting citizens, to construct a.$100,000.00 court house, there is an other way of raising funds for the building of the same, without the vot ing of bonds. The statute provides that upon a proper petition being pre sented to the county commissioners, it becomes their duty to call a special election and submit to the voters the proposition of a speciul annual tax, not to exceed five mills on the dollar valua tion, for a period of not to exceed five years. Is not this the better way? The quicker the money is raised, the sooner the agony will bo over. We wiP then jCBcape paying $120,000.00 or any other sum as interest on the bonds, and will not leave for our children a bond in debtedness to be pay twenty years hence. I fear, however, that this latter plan will not be a popular one. In my judg ment, you take the, bonds and the trim mings out of this $100,000.00 court house proposition, and you at the same timo eliminate much of the patriotism and enthusiasm which is at the present time manifested. I know that a great orator and spell binder onco stated in a public speech in our city that he was proud of the fact that he had a largo mortgage on his home, as it rellectcd his prosperity, but I also remember a few years later that mortence took that man's home. It may be that a $100,000.00 bonded in debtedness will bo evidence of our prosperous boosting condition, but I also remember but a few years ago thus taxes alone took a cood many homes in our county, and at a time when no levy was made for the payment for the com I oisc 101 as. A word to this bond voting. court houso building, boosting commit tee: 1 think it will be conceded by you, that North Plutto is sorely in need of a first-class un to date hotel. We are told this daily by strangers and out of town travelers. (I have never heard a soul outside of North Platto say we needed a new court house.) We are told that our town will never grow until we have a hotel, wh ?ro the traveling public can bo taken care of. I make you this prop osition: I will either donate or take stock in a hotel, in an amount fifty per cent greater than one-halt ot the indi vidual members composing this com mittee, provided that the individuals comnosintr tho other half will take an equal amount with myself, with the further exception, however, that in tho hotel proposition evory stockholder shall ho upon an equal looting, ami a suitable site can bo procured for what it is worth. Yours for boosting, but not bonding, W. T. WILCOX, NEWS OF TOWN AND COUNTY Tho county commissioners went to Maxwell yesterday to view roads and bridges south of that village. On the chargo of uttering a forged check, Claudo Stovall has been bound over to the December term of the district court. Wo offer fresh homo grown vege tables every day. Tramp, fho Grocer. A number of young men and ladies have organized a riding club 'and will make their first appearance on cayuses tomorrow evening. The Ideal Golf and Ncgligco Shirt, 50 cents to $2.25. The Hun Clothing Dept. A forty acre field of oats on tho for mer Payne ranch enst of town yielded 1818 bushels or an average of a little over forty-five bushels per acre. Tho Mothers' Club had a very pleas ant meeting Wednesday afternoon at tho home of Mrs. Nicholas McCabo. Seasonable refreshments were served. W. H. Hall, who was down from McPherson county Wednesday, says the ground is becoming very dry and corn is beginning to show tho effects of tho dry weather. Preaching service at the Christian church next Sunday evening. The morning service will bo omitted. Biblo school as usual at 10 a. m. All are welcome. L. C. Swan. WOMEN'S OXFORDS-One-fif th off. Graham & Co. Harry Fikes, of St. Louis, writes us that Monday morning ho becamo a grandfather a girl baby being born to his son Frank nnd wife. Mother and in fant are reported to be doing nicely. Word has been received that tho homing pigeons liberated hero by Agent Hensolt arrived at Youngstown, Ohio, after a flight of eight days and seven hours. Tho birds were very much exhausted when they reached their destination. For Sale One hard coal heater, one soft coal heater, one range. Also other household goods. E. F. Carver. 213 East Fourth St. C. T. Robinson, who was thrown from his buggy Monday, came to this office Wednesday to show us that though disfigured ho was still in tho ring. His right optic was badly discolored, his right thumb broken, wrist sprained and the hand very badly swollen. His horso did not become frightened; his vehiclo was overturned by another wagon run ning into it. Members of the Elks and their ladies will indulge in a picnic at the Halligan grove west of town next Tuesday even ing, this decision having been reached at a meeting of tho entertainment com mittee Wednesday afternoon. A pro gram of stunts for tho edification of the ladies as being prepared by J. B. McDonald. Deputy Sheriff Lowell roturned Wed nesday evening from Wallace with Pat Kruse, who will answer to the charge of assaulting Sam Murphy. The as sault occurred several weeks ago and nn information was filed against Kruse, but when an officer went after him it wan found that ho had fled. Ho re turned to Wallace a few days ago and his arrest followed. Men's $5.00 Low Shoes, $-1.00. Graham & Co. John Morgan, employed on the top of the rear part of the Keith theatre building fell from the platform Wednes day afternoon landing on a scaffolding about a dozen feet below. Had he bounded from his landing place his des cent would hve been to the floor of the stage, a distance of fifty feet. Ho was badly bruised by his drop and WcS taken homo in a hack. Not all eye troubles demand the wear ing of glasses. Your eyes tested free here by an expert optician who will find out your trouble and tell you hon estly whether you ought to have glasses or not. Clinton, Jeweler and Optician. J. S. Jones, a claim agent of tho Colorado & Southern Railroad, was in town Wednesday and made a settle ment with Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Elliott for a claim for da mages for $-150. Tho plointiffs Hnd their grandchild were in jured last fall in a wreck on tho defen dant's road near Chugwatcr, Wyo. The settlement was made through Hoagland & Hoagland, atto-neys for Mr. Elliott. Farm for Sale. f10 acres 14 miles from North Platte. Make offco to C. D. Mitchell, 4918 Washington Ave., Chicago, III. For Sale. Section 29, town 15, rango 29, and sections 13 and 23, town 15, range 30, Good grazing land. Prico $4.50 per acre if purchaser will take all three sections. Inquire of J. L. Stinglcy, at North Platto Meat Market. ABOUT PEOPLE. M. L. McCullough, of Elsie, has been transacting business in town for a couplo of days. C. F. Iddinga and sister Miss LihMo Iddings loft yesterday morning for Boulder, Colo. Geo. C. McMichael, secretary of the Y. M. C. A. at Hastings, is in town visiting relatives. C. A Howe returned Wednesday night from a six weeks' visit in tho Black Hills country. Leo Grimes, who had been in town for a few days, went to Choyenno Wednesday night. Miss Anna Von Goetz has been visit ing Mr. nnd Mrs. D. P. Wilcox at Co zad for a few days past. Albert Muldoon nnd W. V. Hoagland went to Ogalalla yesterday to conduct a case in tho county court. Judge Neville, son Keith nnd daugh ter Ireno havo been spending Bcvcrul days past with relatives in Omaha. George Weinberg and Claudo Carpen ter left yesterday on a pleasure trip to Denver and other Colorado points. Mrs. Harry Dixon nnd children loft Wednesday night for Colfax, Iowa, where Miev will spend severnl weekB. Mr. and Mrs. John Roth, of Kansas City, who have been visiting their noice, Mrs. Loren Sturges, left for Comstock, Nob., yesterday." Mrs. Kate Brown, and Mrs. Maggie Hall and two daughters left yesterday morning for a two weeks' visit in Den ver and Colorado Springs. Major Dow came up from Maxwell Tuesday evening and left tho same night for tho Battle Mountain Sanitar ium, where he will take treatment for two or three weeks. Mrs. Lyriia Bailey and daughter, sister and niece respectively of Mrs. J. A. Armstrong, who have been tho guest of the latter for two weeks, leavo tonight for their home in Iown City. Mrs. Pope, Ralph Ayers and John Davidson, of Hillsboro, Iowa, sistor and nephews respectively of Mrs. Callie Davidson, are guests of the latter, having arrived Wednesday. Syl Friend returned yesterday from Denver whero ho spent several days in vestigating' business conditions, which he found rather quiet. As n result ho will not remove to Denver for some time yet. O. E. Elder went to Grand Island yesterday to attend a meeting of re publican county chairmen, who wero to gather thore for tho purpose of discus sing the coming political campaign. Representatives from about twenty five counties were present. Dwellings for Sale. For immediate salo we are offering the Chamberlain property in tho Third ward, consisting of 8 room dwelling, nice largo barn, out buildings, shado trees, blue grass lawn and cement walks for $2100. This propcrtyis a snap and could not be replaced for $3000.00. Good six room cottage, outbuildings, shade trees and blue grass lawn, elec tric lights, plumbing connected with sewer, in the Second ward only three blocks from the court house. Wo can make low price and easy terms on this handsome property. Buchanan & Patterson, Solo Agents. Made in a Factory Where Accuracy is Everything. NO. 3-A FOLDING POCKET CAMERA. Pictures 3 1-4x5 1-2 Inches Every feature that can be desired in a Hand Camera $30.00 Rincker's Book Store. City Council Proceedings. The city council mot in regular semi monthly Bession Tueoday ovonlng, and a considerable amount of business was trnnsactod. Tho contract for cement crosswalks and approaches was awarded to A. G. Hultgrcn at twenty cents per foot, with an additional seventy-fivo cents for each arch placed in approaches. Ed Walker was given tho contract for laying cement sidewalks which the city may bo called upon to build in cases whero lot owners neglect to com ply with orders to build. His bid was thirteen cents per square foot. A commlttoo of tho firo department appeared beforo tho council and asked for tho use of tho streets for a full week, instead of three days, as origi nally requested. It is the intention to havo a carnival in connection with tho firemen's tournament, and this amuse ment feature will last throughout tho week beginning August 81st. Tho re quest was granted. Mrs. Shea complained that her side walk was too high and tho matter was referred to tho city engineer. Mrs. Wollenhaupt claimed that tho city took dirt from her curb lino nnd asked that it bo replaced. Sho was grunted per mission to tako dirt from the city pit nnd pay for tho hauling. Agent Shu man, af tho Trustco's Addition, pro tested aguiiist tho city taking dirt from tho streets of tho addition, and tho matter was referred to the street com mittee. Claims on file agninst tho general fund amounting to $3,200 were allowed. Presbyterian Church. Rev. J. C. Irwin, of Wood River, a former beloved pastor of this church, is expeetcd to arrive on Saturday for a little visit among old friends. He will preach both morning nnd evening on Sabbath, the 9th. All the other Sab bath appointments at the UBUal hours. A welcomo to all. THE PASTOR. New Milliner Coming. Miss Claru Felbell, of Denver, Col., Will bo here August 15th to take chargo of The Leader's Millinery Department. Miss Felbell comes highly recommended as ono of tho best trimmers of the country, nnd no doubt tho ladies of 'North Pfattonnd vicinity will appreci ate her ability as a trimmer. Files Suit Burr II. Stiles, of Kentucky, through his attorney W. E. Shuman, has filed n suit in the district court against the Union Pacific for one thousand dollars damagos. Stiles "hipped a carload of horses from Glenn's Ferry, Idaho, to St. Joe, Mo., and whilo in transit four wore killed and others injured. Ranch for Sale. Ono nnd one-half sections. All smooth land good dark soil. Situated about 12 miles S. E. of North Platte, nnd about 5 miles from the laid out town of Bignell. Fenced and cross fenced. Stocked with cattle, horses and hogs. Also n full lino of farm implements. About G5 acres of growing crops. For further particulars call at residence on E. J Sec. 12. T. 12, R. 30 or address Guss Diener. North Platte, Neb. New Residences. Julius Pizer, who let tho contract to a local man for his now residenco on west Second street and tho contractor asked to be relieved, has re-let tho con tract to White & Leaky and they began work Tuesday. The contractors complete tho house in every detail and will turn it over to Mr. Pizer ready for occupancy by December 15th. Tho rosidenco will bo one of the best in town. John Frazicr announces that ho will soon let the contract for tho erection of a $4,000 residence on Fourth street in the Trustee's addition. Theodore Tottenhoff, who recently purchased a lot on Fourth street in tho Trustee's addition, will erect a resi dence this fall. Commissioners' Proceedings. August 3d, 1908. Board met airreeableto adjournment. present full board and county clerk. nex oilman appointed overseer of District .'3, to fill vacancy. Board continued checking lKoks of county treasurer. Adjourned until tomorrow. Aucust4th. 1908. Board of equalization met pursuant to recess taken, full board present. Board of county commissioners met same as yesterday, present full board and county clerk. Continued checking books of county treasurer. Adjourned until tomorrow. For Rent. Two rooms suitable for light house keeping. Furnished or unfurnished as desired. New houso. Terms reasonable. Mrs.L. C. Swan, 720 West 2nd St $7 .00 "M $7.00 UVt See Window Display i (OPYH1CMT l08. iUNOICU MNUIOlttOCO Yours for W. T. BANKS, Proprietor. RAILROAD NEWS. Veterans Gtvcn Badges. Tho Boclal given nt Odd Fellows hall Tuesday evening by Division 88, B. of L; E. was largely attended, tho main hall being insufilciont to nccommoduto the engineers, their ladies nnd children present. Musical selections by Miss Elizabeth and Dell Bonner, and social conversation occupied tho early part of tho evening, nnd this was followed by tho presentation of special dosigncd badges to veteran engineers who had retired from tho railroad service. Tho recipients of these budges wero Geo. W. Vroman, J. W. Cruscn nnd Low Fnrrington, of this city, J. J. Sullivan, of Omaha, L. W. Rollins, of Grnnd Is land, and E. B. GibbB, of St. Louis. Tho three first nutned wero pres ent and when presented with tho badg es, feelingly expressed their thanks for this mark of recognition nnd esteem. Ice cream and cako were served at tho closo of tho evening. The Harriman special passed through Tuesday evening nbout 0:30. Thero wero eight cars in tho train, ' and among those accompanying Mr. Harri man wero his wife und son and Julius Krutchsnitt. Tho train was in chargo of Engineer Austin and Conductor Dun bar, and going west was manned by Engineer Ell and Conductor Williams. Tho twelve year old son of Mr. Harri man rodo from Kearney to North Platte on tho engine and seemed to unjoy tho ride. District Foreman Berry has taken a brief vacation and left tho early part of the week for Odgcn and Salt Lako. He wdb accompanied by Mrs. Berry. Work on the new Union Pacific stock yards east of the city was resumed this week and will be pushed to a rapid com pletion. Charley Boguo returned Wednesday morning from a trip to Denver and Ogden In the interest of the B. of It. T. ' Mrs. I. L. Miltonberger left yester day for a month's visit in the oust part of the state. In Memorium. Reuben It. Hine was born October 12, 1838, at Newton Fulls, Ohio, and died July 31, 1908, at Denver, Colorado, aged G9 years, 10 months, 19 days. He joined the 7th Ohio Regulars in 18G1 and served for two yearB, and was then honorably discharged. He was married October 13, 18C3, to Pauline L. Cook at Newton Falls, Ohio. In October, 1875 ho settled at North Platte and entered the service of the Union Pacific and continued in the cm ploy of the company until 1899. Mrs. Hine died in 1901, and in 1905 Mr. Hine moved to Denver where ho had since lived. Ho leaves n wife and three daughters, Mrs. Minnio Harvey, of Sidney, and Mrs. Gertie Forlow and Mrs. Edna Brunk. of Fowler. Colo. Ho was laid to rost in Fnirmount cemetery. Denver. AuiruHt 1. 1908. with services by Rev. Bartholomew of U1IUU I Then come in and buy one. Do not wait. $7.00 Buy one Today. You can't make money any easier for these suits former ly sold from $10.00 to $12.00 per suit. They are all good patterns in light and medium weights. We need the room for our Fall Stock, therefore this great reduction in this lot. Sizes from 34 to 42. They are regular tailored, no mark up price, but every suit at a real bargain. Business, C. K. MARTINI, Manager. J tho Christian church. Former North Platto frionds attend ing tho services wero Mr. nnd Mrs. Frank Dentler. Dr. und Miss Warner, Mrs. Mary Hanson Miller, J. P. McGovern rtrtd II. V. Hilliker also Mr, and Mrs. W. S. Dolson, of North Platto and Mr, Georgu Harvoy, of Sidney. One of the Best Ranches in Western Nebraska for Sale Cheap. 720 acreH of the best inrm und graz ing lund in Western Nebraska; 125 acres under cultivation; good seven room house; frumu burn for eight head of horses; grunury 12x1(1 foot; throo drinking tanks; two windmills and gaB olino engine. Huvo cherry, apple, ash and elm trees around tho house. Be sides this 720 acres there uro two ad joining sections that can bo leased for $75.00 por year, which aro already fenced (fenco belonging to tho owner of tho 720 acres und will go to to tho buyer) making a rnno of 1,875 acres. This 720 acres can bo purchnsed for $15.00 por ncre, $5,000.00 cush, tho bal ance to suit purchaser. If interested write Tkmpm: Rkai, Estatij & Insur ance Agkncv, 1 and 2 McDonuld Block, North Platte, Neb. 4 Three-Fourths of a Cent Is the Whole Cost of a CYCLONE-jTORNADO POLICY in THE BEST OLD LINE INSURANCE COMPANIES For $2,000 Insurance for One Day on Your Property. TEMPLE REAL ESTATE & INSURANCE AGENCY, RootnB 1 nnd 2, McDonald Block. co.vdioht COMING OUT IN HIS NEW DRESS a horso enjoys his travel if it is a hnr ncss bought and fitted at Fink's. Our harness for any kind of a vohiclo are models of olognnce. strength und beauty, and not only look woll und wear woll, but givo your horse umb, comfort and freodom of motion, quickens his Bpeed nnd givo him stylo. A; F. Fink.