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About The North Platte semi-weekly tribune. (North Platte, Neb.) 1895-1922 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 27, 1908)
He Per Mscoi at THE LEADER The twenty per cent discount sale inaugurated Monday by The Loader is proving ono of the most successful sales put on by us. Our store has been crowded with customers who are eager to receive tho discount on every dollar's worth of goods purchased, and this discount is made on every article except two makes of shoes. To receive twenty per cent orT on strictly up-to-date merchandise right in the heart of tho fall season, is something the people of North Platte and vicinity has never before had offered them. But we must reduce tho stock, hence tho bargains wo are offering. THIS SALE WILL CLOSE NOV. 7th, SO THAT THERE ARE NOT MANY DAYS FOR YOU TO REAP THE BENEFIT. TWENTY PER CENT OFF On dry goods, carpets, rugs, linoleums, cloaks, ladies' suits, dress skirts, shirt waists, underwear, mens', boys' and child ren's clothing, ladies and men's furnishings, boots and shoes, blankets, and a thousand articles we cannot mention. Before layiug in your winter supplies come to the store that carries the stock, tho style, the quality and quantity, and makes the lowest prices west of Chicago. Yours for Great Values, THE LEADER, at J. Pizer, Proprietor. I WateiSns (Ideal) OfReal Service Signatures of more really great men are made with the Waterman's Ideal Fountain Pen than by any other means. It is good for you. enough Dixon, The Jeweler U. P. WATCH INSPECTOR UK, DENTIST. BROCK, Over Plrst Notional Bank. Hione 148 1 KfctfMtf t"' Tho L. A. to the B. of L. P. and E. will giv.e a joint social tonight at tho K. P hall. Louis Dean, who appears at the opera house each evening this week, is an exceptionally fine reader. For best and cheapest insurance see Bratt & Goodman, the ltading insur ance agents. Weather forecast: Fair tonight and Wednesday, not much change in tem perature. Maximum temperature yes terday 54: last voar 73: minimum this morning 24, ono yoar ago 30. Thomas & Waldo have just completed a lunch wagon which thoy will place on the streets at night, and tho familiar cry of "hot wienies" will be hoard un til midnight. "Under Southern Skies" is ono of the most complete productions that travels. Every scene and property used in the presentation is carried, as is also an electric outfit for the proper lighting of the scenes. It will ho seen at The Keith next Saturday evening. Tom Healy is making the rounds to day taking subscriptions for receiving the election returns next iuestfay eve ning A loon wire will bo run into the Commercial Club rooms and an oper ator stationed there to receive tho messages. Peninsular stoves and ranges, tho best constructed lines made, at Wilcox Departmknt Store. Considerable apathy exists among the voters in tho country precincts of this county, and tho chairmen of the wo parties are now directing their efforts to getting out the indifferent yoter. There are considerably over 3,000 voters in the county, but it Is probable that a couplo of hundred will tint tekw i Jm ttg to Vh frolra. RAILROAD NEWS- Engineer Calhoun returned this morn ing from Omaha, where ho spent sev eral days visiting friends. Brnkemen Culton and Nelson were given the conductors' examination yes terday and have, or will bo, placed on tho list of extra conductors, Traffic on tho road holds up wonder fully well, an average of 125 train orders being issued dailv. Stock is runn ing freely, nnd generally morchandiso shipments are heavy. Percy O'Brien had several fingers on his right hand badly cut nnd bruised tho latter part of last week whilo run ning a drill in the shops. Ho wilt bo off duty for some time. A. M. Mason, who retired from tho service of tho company last July, has been ofiicially notified of tho pension ho will receive from tho Union Pacific. Tho pension dates from August first, and ho will receive $17.75 per month. Two brakomen named Thorpo nnd Gratigmy wore fined ten dollars an d costs each Saturday in tho police court on tho charge of annoying young girls on the streets the evening before. Thoy will probably conduct themselves as be comes gentlemen in tho future. During the past two weeks several members of tho car repair repair gang have quit tho Bervlco of tho company and their places have been filled with men who were on tho "waiting list." Foreman McEvoy thinks that ho will bo authorized to increase his forco in tho near future. ociety. Readers having items for this column pleaso cull phono 303. will Chas. Pass, who recently quit tho service of tho company on account of ill-health, has received notice that ho will bo given a pension from tho com pany, tho same to start with tho month of August. Mr. Pass entered a shop in England more than fifty years ago, and his continuous work certainly en titles him to a rest. Tomorrow will bo tho thirty-fifth an niversary or f rou uarraclougn a ser vice with tho Union Pacific in tho North Platte shops. Prior to coming here ho worked a yoar in tho Omaha shops. Fred is, wobelievo, tho second oldest in tho local shops, in point servico the ono exception being James uauoitt. it we were Fred wo would lay off tomorrow and have a turkey and champagne din ner. Walkover shoes for men nt Wilcox Department Store. Superintendent Whitney of the Utah division of tho Union Pacific has an au tomobile that runs on tho steel tracks I of tho Union Pacific and he uses it In inspecting the road. It is a small auto mohilo on trucks capable of carrying four passengers and can make a speed of thirty-five miles an hour. Tho ma chine is equipped with powerful brakes and also a Hkld by which It may bo quickly removed from tho rails. Thp seats are so arranged that the passen gers may have an excellent view of tho track and roadbed and a cover is also carried in case of storm. Tho car Ib about ten foot long and carries suffi cient gasoline for a 100-milo trip, Tho motor car is run on a schedule under tho directien f tho train iHnjmtchwr. Tho Episcopal guild will hold a social meeting at tho Major Walker residence' Thursday afternoon. The Indian Card Club will meotat tho homo of Miss Kate Scyfcrth Wednes day afternoon. Tho Misses Irene nnd Mario Stuart will entertain tho Girls Friendly society at a Hallow e'en party Friday evening. The 500 Club will bo entertained this evening by Mrs. H. M. Grimes and Mrs. F. W. Rincker, at tho homo of tho former. Mrs. A. F. Streitz will entertain at a kensingten Saturday afternoon In favor of Miss Jennio Scnnnell, of St. Louis. Invitations havo been issued for n Hallowe'en party Saturday evening by Mrs. W. M. Cunningham and Miss Syl via Watts nt the homo of tho former. The dancing party held at tho Ma sonic hall Friday night under tho direc tion of Roy Louden nnd Lawrence Car penter proved very pleasant as well as successful. The Club Ncdofic will hold a Hallow E'en party Wcdnesduy evening at the homo of Mr. and Mrs. Goorgo Schatz on west iMtth street. Hie momoers are anticipating a very jolly time. Mrs. W. T. Beery dolightful'y enter tained fourteen guests Monday after noon in favor of Mrs. Rogers. A spell ing contest was held in which Mrs. Field won the prize, a beautiful hand painted plato. A vory nice two courso luncheon was served nnd tho table was prettily decorated in cut flowers. Sixteen ladies wore pleasantly en tertained at high fivn Friday afternoon by Mrs. J. J. Halligan, tho function being complimentary to Mrs. Jones, sister of Mrs. A. Liddell. Tho prize for winning the greatest number of games was awarded to Mrs. James Hart. Refreshments were served, tho hostess being assisted by Mrs. F. T. Redmond and Miss Kate Seyferth. Mrs. M. F. White pleasantly enter tained at a kensington Saturday after noon complimentary to her guest, Mrs. Rogers, of Chicago. During tho after noon Mrs. Rogers rendered two vocal selections in a vory commendable manner. At five thirty tho guests woro served with a very delectable two courso juncheon. Tho table decorations wero cut flowers and smllax. Tho Masonic Temple was tho scone of a very pleasant function Saturday evening when a very largo number of Masons nnd their families indulged in an indoor picnic, tho prime object of which wbb to do honor to Charles Mc Donald, who upon the day following would reach his eighty-second birth an niversary. Not only was this homago shown by reason of tho years ho had reached, his long residence In Lincoln county nnd his prominenco in North Platto's commercial circles but also by his faithful membership in tho Masonic fratwrnfVy, whith dates iinc 1601. As n memento of this fraternal faithful ness Mr. McDonnld was presented by tho lodgo with n very handsomo silvor loving cup, tho presentation being mado by Rev. Charles F. Chapman in bohalf of the lodge. Tho evening was en livened with selections from n body of singers organized for tho occasion by Mrs. Geo. W. Finn, and there wero several short addresses by members of tho order. At tho closo of tho enjoy ablo program refreshments wero served. Tho affair was a completo surprise to Mr. McDonnld, and tho gift of tho lov ing cup served to mako him fool that "tho tie thr.t binds" grows stronger with tho flight of time. Genuine Gliclclen Wire $3.20, Baker Barb Perfect Ginn & White. Start the Big Show. Goo. Nunn, who will put on tho Elks'. minstrel show, met with the mcmbors of tho lodgo last night, outlined tho program and enlisted tho servico of those who will take part In what promises to be tho most varied, pleas Ingnnd succepaful minstrel performance ever given In North Platte. Ah is customary, tho first part of tho production will consist of straight min strelsy; solos, quartettes and choruses with full orchestral accompaniment, together with the usual jokes with Ioc"l coloring by tho end men. A numbor of strong local "hits" havo been suggested and will bo carried out. The olio, or second part promises to be tho big part of tho big show, and figuring conspicuously in this will bo Mr. Nunn's young son, who accompanies him, and who recently was employed in vaudeville in New York at a salary of $100 per week. This youngster has a number of stunts that are particularly clever. Twenty or more boys nnd girls will also bo employed by Mr. Nunn in presenting an act that is said to bo one of the finest over given on tho stage. Sovcral traveling men who have been in town during tho past week say thoy havo seen Mr. Nunn's show in different towns of tho country and declaro they havo never seen anything superior to it. Republican Meetings. R. A. Van Orsdalo, of Lincoln, n splendid campaign orator will address tho pcoplo of Horshoy on Friday even ing, October 30th, at Brady Saturday Oct. 31st, und nt Sutherland Mon day evening November 2d. Mr. Van Orsdalo will discusa tho issues of the day from a republican standpoint. For Sale Somo of tho host nnd cheapest homes and building lota over Hated. Sco Bratt & Goodman. A Card to Voters. Mr. Voter: I ask your support at tho election next Tuesday, and if elected I will glvo tho district my beat effort du ing th session of tho lcgiBlaturo. I havo lived among you for ovor 20 years.x I havo been a homesteader, teacher, county superintendent of schools nnd merchant. I boliovo I un derstand the conditions that exist in western Nebraska nnd would bo in a position to advance our interests in tho legislature. I am a firm believer in tho policies advocnto by President Roosovolt and Gov. Sheldon, and, if elected, will Bup port all measures that benefit tho common pcoplo. 1 am especially Inter ested in our western schools and be lieve thnt overy district in tho Btato should havo at least soven months of school. If tho district tax is not suf ficient for this length torm, thon tho balance should bo appropriated by tho state I favor somo needed change; in tho prlmnry law and tho law on taxation. I beliovo that weatcrn Nebraska has a great future before it, both in irrigated nnd dry land districts and any legiula Iution tending to assist in developing this part of tho Btato will meet my hearty npproval. Your support will be appreciated. SIncorely, B. K. BUSHEE. For Sale. Hard coal Acorn stovo almost now. Lnrge and cheap, Ope pair of wagon Bcales, 100 bushels of nlco potatoes. Bratt & Goodman. J. H. Craddock representing Union Labor will speak at the Court House at eight o'clock Notice. Having sold our Htock, persons know ing themselves indebted to us will cnll at Dixon'H Jowulry Store and mako settlements. Schatz & Claiiaugh. Money Do You Want Building & Loan NOW. Yes, wo can get you nil tho money you want right away in tho Nebraska Central Building & Loan Association of Lincoln. Call and sco us, Temple Real Estate & Insuranco Agency, 1 and 2 McDonald Block. For' Rent-A five room houso with barn. Two blocks from high Bchool, Inquiry 401 Euut 3rd. ikreut. My OCTOBER VMM 1 VIJ1U 31st. ine public irrespective o party affiliation are invited to attend and hear Mr. Crad dock discuss political issues Card of Thanks. Tho undersigned desire to express their grntitudo nnd thanks to tho neigh bors nnd friends who so kindly gavo assistance during tho illness and at tho funeral of tho lato Mrs. John Vernon, nnd also for tho beautiful floral offor- ng8. John Vehnon, A. McMiciiaei, and family. My4-X Flouris Uncle Sam's Pride und mino also. Why not yours? It's tho perfect flour; a scientific product of tho most approved milling methods. uomemuer ovory grocor in town nanuioa it, nnd ovory sack la guaranteed. Wear that satisfaction smilo that comos from tho uso of tho first sack of my flour. "Hntlsiactlon ' is my motto. C. F. IDDINGS. RED POLLED BULLS FOR SALE Being through with my herd bull I offer him for sale; four years old and a choice indi vidual. Also some fine young bulls ready for service for sale. One-half mile south of court house. IF. El. Payne Wood Turning and Furniture Repairs, Cabinet Work, Screen Frames, Saw Filing- and Setting. All kinds of Job Work done on short notice at prices to suit. Terms Cash, P. ML Sorenson. Shop North of P. O. 1