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"o Historical Soctet.v wot TWENTY-SIXTH YEAR. NORTH PLATTE, NKB11A8KA, APRIL 4, IHU. NO 21 TOWN AND COUNTY NEWS 5? Chas. L. Dohorty arrived from Fre mont Friday to accept a position with McDonell & Craves, succeeding Jack Pember, who resigned. This evening is tho regular meeting time of tho city council, but the council men may bo too greatly interested in election to appear at tho council cham ber. For Saie-AIfalfa hay. Phono Fremont Watts, E 604. x Miss Burt, who was a member of tho high school faculty last yerfr, is visit ing friends in town this week. Miss Burt is iiow employed as teacher in the Lincoln high school. ; Go to Wyman & Jefferies for Plow work and horse ohocing. Got prices be fore going elsewhere. City Blacksmith Shop. Dr. Jonns, of Omaha, was called hero Friday night to preform an operation upon Mrs. Ad Beyerle, but upon exam ination decided that it was not best to operate at this time. Wanted A man nnd wife with small family to work on fnrm. Address S. S. Reynolds, Maxwell, Neb. County Assessor Bacon came in from his farm the latter part of last week and will devote the next three months to supervising tho assessment of tho personal property of the county. For Sale Sweet Cream and Milk, Whipping Cream a specialty. Phono D 75. Geo. T. Field is moving the, house in which ho formerly lived to a lot in the Town Lot Co's addition. The Fifth street lot will be sold to some one who is willing to pay a good figure for a fine building Bite. Just received, a car of Minnesota Red River Early Ohio Seed Potatoes. Greeson Grocery.' The Weatherwax Brothers gave a delightful entertainment at the Keith Friday evening, which formed the con cluding number of the lecture course. The program consisted of male quar tettes, selections on trumpets and read ings. The vocal selections were par ticularly good, and brought forth, hearty applause. Alarm Clocks, Parlor Clocks, Ofilce Clocks, all guaranteed time keeper. Dixon, Tho Jeweler. The part of James Smith, the Lon don restaurant keeper in "The Arcad ians," who drops into Arcady via an aeroplane accident, will be takon by Johnny Osborne, who has made all Eng land laugh in "Dairy Maids" and "Floradora." He is one of the very few really comic comedians. See him at the Keith Thursday evening. Dr. A. J. Ames gives the three day cure for the liquor habit, no cure no pay. See me before going elsowhere. Referenco given. Prices right. By tho first of May the new three story Waltemath block on Dewey street will bo in course of construction. J. A. McMichael will be the builder, the plans and specifications having been drawn by Architect Shnfferof this city. Tho buildings now occupying the sito will be torn down within tho next three weeks. F. J. Broeker has se cured rooms for his tailor shop but wo understand Mr. Newton has not yet se cured quarters for his barber shop. Caps to match your spring cult. Come take a look at these caps made of same material as suit. Hub Clothing Dept. A score or more of water users on the North Platto ditch camo to town Saturday to give evidence in a hearing in .which they seek to compel tho ditch company to turn the ditch over to them or else put it in such condition as to carry the necessary water. Judge Grimes, who was to sit at tho hearing and who had been holding court in tho west part of the district, could not reach hero in time, however, and the matter will be. taken up later. For Rent Three furnished rooms. In quite at GOO East Third. Tho supreme court has affirmed tho decision of tho Lincoln county district court in the case of the North Platte Land & Water Co. against A. W. Arnett. Arnett or rather his son, leased land of the compnny for a cash rent, tho lease ' stipulating that the company should furnish water for irrigation. The.ro was iufailure to furnish water and tho com pany sued on tho note given by Arnett nnd his son for tho rent. Arnett sot up a claim of damages and won out. Constipation brings many ailments in its train and is the primary causo of much sickness. Keen your bowels reir ular mndam, and you will escape many trio ailments to which women nro sub joct. Constipation la a very simnlo thing, but like many simple things, it may lead to serious consequences. Nature often needs a littlo assistance and when Chnmborlaln's Tablets are given nt tho first indication, much (lis vress and suffering may bo avoided Sold by nil Uuulars. Frank Hoy, of Garfield, was in town Saturday enroute homo from South Omaha, whore ho marketed two. cars of cattlo. Seo the now goods in our show win dow. Dixon, Tho Jeweler. R. D. Thomson has purchased tho Mrs. Cody house on Fifth street opposlto the Iddings residence and after removing tho present building will erect a modern residence on tho site. John Rodden, who went to Edge- mont, S. D., a couple of weeks ago to accept n position with the Burlington as boilermnker foreman, returned homo sundaV, He experienced a return of kidney troublo which incapacitated him for work. Finkelstine man-tailored ladies nnd misses skirts in evervthine modem in genuity suggests at the Hub Clothing uept. Tho precipitation last month was two- tenths of an inch, which is less than one-fourth tho average for the month. In March, 1910, the precipitation was a shado less than last month. The mean temperature laBt month was forty-four degrees, or nearly seven degrees warmer than tho normal for March. Did you notice the buildincr activitv in tho Taylor Addition? The fifteen year old son of John Synder of Maxwell was brought to St. Luke's hospital Friday for treatment, but his condition was too critical to warrant an operation and ho died the following day. He had an attach of measles which resulted in an abscess in the head. The funeral was held at Maxwell Sunday. Victor Halligan roturned Saturday from York, where he went to partic ipate in tho Central Nebraska high school debate. Unfortunately however, Victor was given the wrong date, and wen he arrived in York Friday morn ing he was surprised to learn that the debate had been held the preceding Wednesday. In cases of rheumatism relief from pain makes Bleep and rest possible. This may be obtained by applying Chamberlain s Liniment. For sale by all dealers. "Tho Arcadians,'! the musical com edy which will bo presente'd.' at tho Keith Thursday evening of this week, is a most captivating composition of sparkling melody and wholesome mer riment. It is exquisitely staged and Rung and acted by a company of artists. There are twenty-four tuneful numbers, each of which will be enjoyed. The company numbers nearly a hundred, with a great cast of principals, and a beautifully gowned and well trained chorus. Admission prices range from fifty cents to two dollars. A prominent Lincoln man is quoted as saying that the defeat of Governor Sheldon, the nomination of Jim Dahlman and the defeat of Mayor Love of Lincoln for renominntion have resulted in making 1000 men in Lincoln ready to "consecrate themselves to the cause or state-wide prohibition Whether this statement is overdrawn matters little, but it is evident that the prohibition forces in Nebraska will drop county option and espouse state wide prohibition in the legislative campaign of 1912. And it is safe to predict that issue will overshadow all else. Amend City Limits Ordinance. The city council met in special ses sion last Friday for tho purpose of pass ing an amendment to the ordiance fix ing the city limits. An ordinance was passed Beveral months ago extending the city limits one mile east of tho Trustee's Addition nnd included all of Platteview Subdivision and Tabor's Subdivision, which are acreage lots containing altogether about 420 acres The owners or tins real estate com plained because they would bo required to pay,city taxes without receiving any city benefits, and employed Attorney Shuman to take steps on their behalf to remove their lands from the city limits. Tho matter was takon up with the city council nnd tho ordinance passed Friday removing the lands from tho city limits. The special session of tho council had to be held on the last day of tho month of March for this nil r nose, because if these lands were a lowed to remain in tho city on the next day, April 1st, they would become sub ject to city taxes v Saved Hit Mother's Life. "Four doctors bad given me up,' writes Mrs. Laura Gaines, of Avoca, La,, "and my children and till my friends woro looking for me to die. when my son insisted that 1 use Electric Bitters. I did so, and they have done me n world of good. I will always praise them." Electric Bitters is a priceless blessing to women troubled witn raint Inr nnd dlzzv spells, backache, head nche, weakness, debility, constipation or kldnev disorders. Uso them and cu!n now henlth. strength and vigor, They're guaranteed to satisfy or money ro funded. Only 60c at Stbns Drug Co. Don't Envy the Tailor-Dressed Man; Wear Royal Clothes and Be That Man. You will see and hear a great deal of this new home of the best tailored-to-order clothes. The men you meet at fashionable social functions; the men who sit at the desks of power in business; the men who have an eye and an appetite for the best things of this world These are the men you will see dressed in Royal Tailoring. The Famous Royal Tailors will Make this Store their North Platte Home. We are proud to, have our store the headquarters for Royal Tailoring. That tailoring is known and sold in 5,000 American cities and it stands for the best that there is in men's cii3tom-buil garments. Tho Royal Tailor service is a ''ServiccVof Certainties" it is the -one'-clothes service that guarantees' you absolute satis faction in your clothes purchases not alone when you first try on a suit or overcoat, but for as long as you wear that garment. The Royal Tailors guarantee tho cloth you pick; tho workmanship; tho construction; the material that goes into your garment; the fit and the shape-holding qualities. -And oven the dayfor-delivery is guaranteed .in a Royal Tnilor suit. We pay $1 n day forfeit for delays. If you want to get the full purchasing value of both sides of your "clothes dollars" you will make no mistake in coming here and, at least, get acquainted with Royal-Tailoring. ' We have one of the handsomest displays of exclusive spring woolens civer shown in this country the latest and smartest cloth innovations. A call obligates you to nothing and we think we'll both be mighty glad that you came. Wilcox Department Store, i Authorized North Platte Dealers for THE ROYAL TAILORS. Ik 2 Personal Paragraphs. 3 Carl Abrahamson spent Sunday .with friends in town. J. F. Clabaugh returned Sundny night from a business trip to Omaha. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. P. Norton returned Sunday evening from Omaha, whore they went to witness "Ben Hur" George Friberg, who has been a res ident of Denver for the past two years, spent Saturday with friends in town. Mrs. F. A. Votaw left Saturday for Chicago accompanying to that city a relative who will tako medical treat ment. Mrs. E. F. Seeberger went to Om aha Friday night to visit Mr. Seeber ger, who is spending a lew days in that city. Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Reynolds re turned Friday night from Omaha, whore they had been visiting friends for several days. Mrs. Dan Fowles, of Gandy, was in town Thursday enroute to Jackson, 111., whero she was called by the serious illness of her mother. Mrs. John Bratt and Mrs. E. R. Goodman loft yesterday for u visit with Mrs. Baldwin in Omaha, and also with friends in Lincoln. They will be absent about two weeks, Mr. and Mrs. George A. Saint and ion Frederick arrived from Chicago Sunday afternoon. Mr. Saint will stay bnt short timobutMrs. Saint willmnko and extended vibit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Gilman. Charley Seyforth was a visitor in Omaha Saturday and Sunday, Fred Weingand, of Omaha, visited friends in town Sunday. Mrs. S. II. Grace is spending this week with her son Sam and I'amlly in Omaha, Mrs. Frank Hoy and Mrs. Slvltts, of Gnrfiold, were visitors in town Friday and Saturday. Dr. D. T. Quigley went to Omaha Sunday to bo present at tho operation on E. F. Seoberger. Miss Harris returned to Hastings Sunday after n week's visit with her sister Mrs. Thoa. Axtcll, Miss Eunice Babbitt arrived from Lincoln Sunday evening nnd will visit her parents until the end of tho week. Mrs. C. F. Jennings, of St. Louis, arrived in the city Saturday night, hav ing been called hero by illness of her mother. Mrs. Con Groner Dead. A telegram received in town Satur day announced the death at Ft. Wayne, Ind., of Mrs. Con Groner, who wuo n resident of North Piatto in the pio neer days, at the age of soventy-ono years. Mr. and Mrs. Groner loft North Platto about 1884, nnd n couple of years later thoy agreed to separate, Mrs.sGroner going east to make her home with n sister. Tho deceased will bo well remembored by tho oldor residents of tho city. Lamo Shoulder is nearly always duo to rheumntlon of tho iiiubcIcs, and quickly yields to the free application of Chamberlain's Liniment. For sale by all dealer, Building nnd Loan Meeting. I Tho annual mooting of tho Mutual building and loan association, hold at tho court house Saturday ovening, was attended by less than a dozen stock holders other than tho directors. Thero are 4,750 shares in forco nnd at tho meeting only 358 shares were repre sented. It is a sourco of regret to the officers and directors that the stock holders do not show more interest in tho annual meoting. This apparent lack of interest is, of course, in one way complimentary to tho officers and directors in that it bespeaks confidence in tho association management, yet the presenco of those interested is desired at tho annual meeting. Tho people of North Platte have $430,000 invested in the association, and while their money is well secured, they should attend meetings nnd Bee how tho board han dles their investments and loans, Tho annual statement shows receipts of $207,904.95 during tho year ending March 1st, 1911, nnd tho profits of the year weru $32, GIG, this sum coming from Interest, fines, entiy nnd transfer fees. On March 1, 1910 the shares in forco numbered 3,841, 1,044 shares were Issued during the year, 729 shares woro withdrawn or matured during the year, leaving 4,750 shares in forces March 1, 1911. Messrs, Finn, Unnnie and Weingand were re-olected directors Suturday even ing.and following the adjournment of the stockholders' meeting the board organ ized by tho re-election of tho officers of the past year, T. C. Patterson presi dent, V. VonGoetz vice-praident, S Goozeo secretary and F. E. Bullard treasurer, and the selection of Wilcox & Halligan as tho association'! at torneys. Applications for loans amounting to over $7,00 were apprved. Lncn dirlnlnn. PnrHnrnn nnrl T.minirn Covers at tho Hub Clothing Dept. Brady Vindicator Items, Fred Georgo steamed up his dipping vat last Saturday and ran through in tho neighborhood of thrco hundred cattlo. Mr. George feels that tho dip ping is a paying proposition and will dip now even though it is not required by the government. Gus Holberg bought from C. B. Schleicher last Saturday seventy hond of cows nnd calves and twenty head of steers. Mr. Helberg says that It is im possible for a farmer to make money without znttlo to consume the feed and ho Is of the impression that cattlo will be hard to buy this fall. Wm, Ditto and Eva Ditto returned from Davonport, Iowa, last Friday night, TheBo estimable young people have been attending tho Chiropractic collego and were just graduated from that institution. They expect to lenve this week for Uurango, Colo., whero they will practice thoir profession. Tito Vindlcntor wishes them every suc cess. The school board met Monday even ing and re-elected Superintendent J. A. True for another year. They wjll meet again in a short time and choose tho rest of the teachers. All those who wish will no doubt be retained but the board fuels that they must not de lay the election too long us all th various plarea arc already selecting their teacher.