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Historical 4 TWifiNTY-SIXTH YE All. NOBTH PLATTE, NEBRASKA, FEBRUARY 10, 1911. NO 6 State WW vMtf WV j TOWN AND COUNTY NEWS ii b In passing up the valley Tuesday afternoon we noticed a farmer In tho field plowing. The ground turned up loosely with no evidence of frost. Word wns received tho early part of the week of tho death at Plcasantvlllc, Iowa, of Mrs. Hardin, mother of Mra. M.VE. Watts and Mra. Sarah Bangs. Wanted Man and wife to work on ranch, woman to cook and man to do work. Good wages to right parties. Inquire at Cody ranch. Mr. and Mrs. AlcX Fenwick have re ceived word announcing the arrival at Basin, Wyo., on February 5th, of Hil lard 8. Ridgley, Jr., and that mother and son were doing nicely. Andrew Wright, living seven and one half mile west of Gandy, will sell at public sale on February 21st twenty one head of horses and sixteen head of cattle. Remember the date. Freo lunch at noon. For Sale Alfnlf hay. Phono Fremont Watts, E 504. Contractor McMlchael is getting out the mill work for two cottages which he will erect for Will and Joe Land graf in the Trustee's addition. The excavation for these houses was mode last fall. For Sale Sweet Cream and Milk, Whipping Cream a specialty. Phono D 75. Wilber Crawford, living south of Maxwoll, who was arraigned in Justice Sullivan's court Tuesday on tho charge of stealing eight tons of hay, plead not guilty and was bound ovor to the district court in tho sum of $200, bond for that urn being furnished. Raymond Quick and Mrs. Ethel Pray, both giving Denver as their residence, were' given legal permission to wtd Wednesday. This is the second time both have entered the matrimonal sea, each having been married but later di vorced. For Sale A pure bred Poland China male pig. W. W. BmGB. Lincoln cdunty might ' follow'lhe ex ample of Kansas counties. Instead of selling their poor farms, they are plan ning to convert them into county ex perimental farms. Tho counties will have tho assistance and advice of ex perts from the state university and agricultural college. Members of tho 500 Club enjoyed a pleasant evening Tuesday as the guests of Mrs. Brock and Mrs. Streitz at the home of tho former. On account of sickness and' other causes, tho at tendance was not quito so largo as cus tomary, six tables being used. The games proved enjoyable as did the nice refreshments served. We have an exceptionally fine lino of valentines at a wide range of prices. Rwckek's Book Stoke. Shoriff Miltonberger received a phono Shuckfliving SSh of Vwn? bating that a crazy man was at large in that section. Tho sheriff wont out and broueht in tho fellow, who proves to be a stranger and refuses to d vulge his name. He seoms to be possessed of atubbornness rather than insanity, and will be held in jail pending further developments. Tk? M&Ncktria tii 1 " - - " ' "- - p 77 Christian Science service bunday at 11 a. m., K. P. hall, 615 Dewey St. Subject, "Soul." All are welcome. Advance Agent Deckor, of tho "Broken Idol" company was 1 town Wednesday making arrangements for the presentation of that musical com edy on Thursday ovenlng of noxt week. The C. W. B. M. of tho Christian church will hold an exchange at Howe & Moloney's tomorrow, Feb. 11th. Cikes. pies bread, rolls, bakrd bean?, cottage cheese and kraut will bo oh sale. Shipments of ice from Larnmio to tho local U. P. hounos was resumed this week, tho first consignment of five cars arriving Wednesday. Up to that time about 8,000 tons were nieded to com plete filling the houses. A fire escnno is being constructed on' the west sido of the Weil building on Front street. The state law provides that all buildings three or more stories in height shall bo provided with fire escapes. Subscriptions to the fund for the pur chaso of n library site are now payable to the secretary of the committee, Miss Annio Kramph, as tho ced is ready to bo turned over to tho city as soon as tho full amount of the purchase price is paid. New Spring Drespes aro beginning to arrive at Wilcox Department Stoic. Tho Dunbars will be the attraction at the Keith Saturday evening, constitut ing tho fourth number of tho lyceum attractions. Tho Dunbars wero on the Chautauqua program lost season and delighted our people wjth their music. They are certainly fino. P. H. McEvoy returned Wednesday night from Omaha, where ho had been staying with his son Frank following an operation for rupture upon the latter. Tho operation was performed' a week ago and Frank is doing nicely. Mrs. McEvoy will remain in Omaha a few days longer. Whiloj Misses Marie McCabe and Margaret Jones wero out driving Tues day evening the horse becamo fright tened at an automobile, and in plung ing broke; a, shaft. This tended:to give the anirrial an advantage over tho driver and it ran into n tlitch, over turned the buggy and in the fall Miss Jones sustained a fracture of the right arm between the wrist and elbow. Miss McCabo was not injnrcd. j Now Wool Dress Goods at Wilcox Department Store. Fred Payne Bhipped to n party in Kearney yesterday a red polled bull, eighteen months old and weighing 710 pounds for which he received $75. Tho , animal was "hand raised," that is fed on skimmed milk, and its general ap pearance showed that a good animal I can bo raised in that way, tho opinion j of some to tho contrnry notwith standing. Tho city council met in regular ses sion Tuesday evening, and considered the extension of tho sewer between "d, Sh streets, the plan being to extend tho same from blm street to Jefferson avenue. The city engineer I wa8 directed to make a survey and sub. I ,ff -ftf- f , .. t. , m " " u , decided to submit fo the voters at tho April election a proposition to vote jbundi for tho erection of a city hall. Girl m "A Broke Idol" at John Snyder, of Maxwell, and Cy Fox, of Garfield, were business visitors in town yesterday. Men's Spring Hats, New Styles, New Colors. Buy youra now at Wilcox Department Store. A. J. Bowers, of Myrtle, was in town yesterday having bills ' printed for a sale ho will hold February 27th. Mr, Bowers will rcmovo from Lincoln county. R. L Douglas was in Grand Island Monday and Tuesday attending the horso auction. Eighteen hundred animals wero placed on tho block, 400 of which wero mules. There wero several hun dred buyers present. The balloon song with tho balloon effect in "A Broken Idol" received eight and ten curtain calls each night. It's one of the greatest novelties over introduced with a muslcnl comedy. "A Broken Idol" comes to tho Keith next Thursday ovctiing Elsewhere Is published the semi-annual statement of Ct.unty Treasurer Lnngford. A perusal of tho statement will show tho sum of money collected for tho various funds, togeihor with tho balances on hand December 31st last. B. A. Rosbrough, of Mitchell, stopped over in town Tuesday while enrouto to Omaha to attend the convention of hardware men. While hero the degree of Patriarch Militant was conferred upon him by the local encampment. The nijiht light in The Leader was extinguished about two o'clock yester day morning, which led the night police' to summon Mr. Pizer and an examina tion of tho premises was made on the sup position that n burglar had been abroad. Everything, however, wns found all right. The Coterie Club held a very pleas ant session Wednesday afternoon at the homo of Mrs. Asa Snyder. In the card games, which were tho entertaining feature, Miss McMurray won first prizo and Mrs. Russell Wyman second. En joyable refreshments were served at tho close of tho afternoon. Tho Indian Card Club was entertained Wednesday afternoon by Mrs. Maude Turpie, assisted by Mrs. Stone, Mrs. senntz ana Mrs. vanuernooi. rracu cally all the membors wero present and a delightful afternoon resulted. The fork was awarded to Mrs. Victor Von- Goetz, Jr., and the second prizo to Miss Goraldine Bare. Tho refreshments served were highly complimented. New Spring Dress Skirts at Wilcox Department Store. On a complaint of Ren Brummitt, of Whitter precinct, Lemuel Helbrook, a man well advanced in yean, was brought to town Tuesday evening by Sheriff Miltonberger on tho charge of insanity. Ho had been making his homo with relatives in tho north part of the county, but on account of his advanced age has become childish and stubborn, and at times when in a rago threatened to tako the life of himself and othorp. He even went so far as to crotch a stick with which ho said he intended to pull tho triggcrof tho gun ho would use in self destruction. Tho old gentleman wns examined Wednesday by tho board of insanity, but his condition did not warrant a finding of insanity. He has a desire to go to Arkansas to visit rela tives and friends and ho will probably be sent there. tfee Kfth TkuraUy Evmmiw will aave labor and make hpr work more effective. If 9hc attempts to do house work she finds most kitchens but little improved over the kitchens of iooyenrs ago. ri& Howe & Maloney. "Madam Sherry'" Here Feb. 20tb. "Madame Sherry" tho world's great est musical success, will bo produced at tho Keith February 20th Certainly Manager Stamp has secured a great attraction for North Platte, nnd the theatre-going public should show their appreciation by packing tho house. Outside of Omaha, North Platte is tho only Nebraska town that will have this attraction this season. Parrish in Asylum. Harry O. Parish, a formor resident of thisi section, has lately been com mitted to the asylum nt Hastings. Sev eral months ago an insanity complaint was filed against Parrish in this county, but in tho hearing before tho Insano board ho devoloped n better condition mentally than was charged. From hero ihe went .to Oklahoma to assist in revi val services. Ho did not remnln there long, and drifted back to Nebraska, and was sent to tho asylum from one of tho eastern counties of the state. Reception to Bishop Beecher. Palestine Commandery, Knights Tmplar, tendered Bishop Beecher a pleasant reception at tho Masonic Tem plo Tuesday evening, thirty-seven knights being presont. The early part of the evening Was devoted to confer ing tho Order of the Tcmplo on can didates, and then tho knights partook of a very dainty menu served by the wifes, of tho knights. Following this Mr. Bullardi n a neat speech welcomed tho Bishop, and tho latter responded with a thirty minuto talk. Thos. Rob inson, of Grand Island, also responded to a toast. The evening throughout was a most enjoyable ono. Do You With to Sell or Exchange, Your Property. Wo havo several buyers for city property that wevhavo not got property that will suit thc-m. Mnybo your prop erty would be just what wo aro look ing for. Let us talk It ovor. Templw Real Estate.& In. Agency February I6tk Women who have Hoosicr Kitchen' i inets in their kitchens have little difficulty to get "help." If every woman owned a Hoosier Cabinet the help problem would be solved. t Pergonal Paragraphs. l M jr ft Ml Rov. G. F. Williams will return to morrow from a business trip to Lincoln and Hastings. " Mrs. C. R. Osgood returned tho early part of tho week from a visit with Denver friends. Mrs. R. B. Favoright and children returned Tuesday from their visit with friends in St. Louis. Conrad Walker returned yesterday from Denver, wheio ho had been trans acting business for a week. Co. Supt. Ebright has been visiting schools between tho rivers this week, but will bq in his ofTico Saturday. Millcdgo Dullard expects' to lcavo February. 20th fpr an extended vjslt witn Mr -anti Mrs. Jts'reu warren in Tampa, Florida. Rov. L. P. Ludden, of Lincoln, field secretary of tho Lutheran, board of, missions, spent a day or two this week with Rev. Harman. Miss McVoy, tho professional nurse, returned Wednesday from Ogdcn where sho had accompanied the Murdock child following its illness. Julius PJzor .expects to leave Satur day night for Chicago nnd New York to purchaso goods for The Loader. He will bo absent a couple of wcoks. J. R. White is In town visiting friends nnd looking after business matters. For a couplo of month3 past ho has boon stppplng at points in Kansas. Dr. O. H. Crossler went to Omaha Wednesday to visit Mra. Crossler, who has been receiving treatment in n hos pital in tho,t city for several weeks. W. E. Shuman and J. E. Evans havo returned from Omaha, whore they wero summoned as witnesses in the hearing of 'fraudulent land ontrioa boforo tho federal court. Mra. L. W. Walker and daughter returned yesterday from thoir visit at uT i m m u , v"" ,,Lyle and forty showgirls and chorus Mlnden La Mrs. Walker had expec ed ,on Rnd broiljy " thQ famoua to remain hero until spring, but the, ch s DaqcinGirls." There are baby health wad not good, hence their nupi0reU5 ll(tH( tuch QS .,ch,Ba furly return. n MAi-tlrt!t -mt.aua mia-p n a Hlshop Beechor left for Oga'alla Wcdncsduy ulturnoon and ftom there he goes to Allianco and other tovn3 n the northwest part of tho slate. Ho wns accompanied to OgaluIIa by Roy Chapman. William O'Connor arrived fro"1 Grand Island the early part of the week and Is making arrangements for tho opening of tho Kaufman store in tho Elk's building. Mr. O'Connor will bo thd redldent manager. Harry Dixon returned Tuesday from his trip to Southern California, when) he accompanied hi3 son Charley, The latter will remain tho re Indefinitely ftr until the climate nnd treatment eradi cates his kidney trouble, Will Advertise West. Announcement comes from Chicago that tho Union Pacific and Southern Pacific will spend a million and n qurtrter dollars this year In ndvortMng th1 facilities and in tho Industrial develop, ment of tho west. Two-fifths of this amount will be expended by the Union Pacific, and tho larger part will bo used In newspaper udvortislng with tho ex peutation that it will bring hundreds tif homcscekeru Into Nebraska and othor ntutes through which tho road passes. Amel G, Huitnian huh sold to 11. O. Williams lot 12, blolc2, Trustee's addi- ! Aon trt W tiNefctattltoi Of WAD AYS when a , girl wants to earn money she goes to work in an office. She nds every conve nience and device that Cab - Bonds for City' Hall. There will be submitted at tho city election In April & proposition to vote bonds for tho construction of a city hall on tho lot owned by tho city on west Front street. Tho amount of the bonds will be determined when' the plans of the building aro completed by Archi tect Shaffer, who is now at work on them. It is Intended that the building house fire apparatus, provide suitable quar ters for the firemen, including dormi tories, offices for the city clerk and en gineer, council chamber, and also an offico for tho water commissioner In tho event tho city owns the plant. When the plans are completed a full description will bo given, thus acquaint ing the tax-payers with what they will get for their money. , Chicke as' Wasted. Chickens wanted at Schrieber's meat market. Will piy nina cents a psuad fnr nil UinAa. . T1 "A Broker Idol "A Broken Idol'' known as the big song success of last year, will be seen at the Keith Thunday,- Feb. 16. The piece comes direct from over a two years run In Chicago, lew York and Boston. It is In. .two acts and deals with the breaking of a, Chinese Idol In a Chop Suey restaurn by a party of tourists who are seeing Chinatown, during the Chinese. No wear'a celebra tion, Tho tourjsts 'think they have killed a. real Chinaman, and they flee to Santa Monica, whore the second act takes place, and things aro not straight ened out until the tlhal curtain. Gus Solhkc. who staged the piece has filled it full of surprises, suclf as a silken dra gon that becomes Vbunch of dancing girls, hugo rose vases that turn into entrancing show girls and a fk-ry balloon that Bails out over the htiadj of the I audience, just before iho finish of the I last ncti Ampng te cast are Perle Barti, Bort Bozo, Hansel Drake, Bess world go round," and many others. Tho plqco 1b mounted lavishly, and Cos- turner, nccnlc artist am) electrician havo tried to out via tho other In their efforts. Residence for Sale. East 22. ft.' Lot.i, and West 22 ft. Lot 1, Blk. 123, Prico $27C0. G room9. bJlli toilet, clo'efric lights and tele phone. Lawn, curb and cement wnlko. SeoG. S. Huffman, COL. DAVE LOVE. Auctioneer Loading Auctioneer of western Nebraska., Charges low and aritisfac tlon atmurdd. Pliono or write. Sutherland; Nob. Sanitary Hair1 DrcgsW Rarldf MoUerri Iri E'viry1 rVaV. EJectflo Half Dryfli'.EledtrldMds' sage Vlhrfltdrj Electrid Hair Curler, White Enarriel Fjxturtit. Children's Hdif Bbbbdd,. Bnfcc inltyi DeLonf Hair PlnOlalr Natrf, Barrotlcsrf Switches PUffe, crinrrt ami Skin Lotlorid. For work phono for your data arid time Mrs. c, m NEWTOto Phone 201. North Platte Neb. 4MMUdW'llll lM4 I I 'I 4 0nmti nr tfrr-mti .... fasur' 4 .... 1 t