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About Lincoln County tribune. (North Platte, Neb.) 1885-1890 | View Entire Issue (June 30, 1888)
MMeBleWWeBeWBWeBBBBMMeieeeem I " I I Ihe fritomt. STEVENS & BARE, Editors and Pbops r SATUBDAY. JUNE 30, 1886. f Will J. Stuart has moved into his new house in the west end. . r' Lee, of Medicine precinct, was m the city Thursday. If you want the best flour for the money buy "Extra Fancv." Several new engines for the S.P. passed through the early part of the week. 3Cr. and ICrs. W. H. Wood hurst have moved into the Walker house on east Fourth street. Attention is called to the new adver tisement of C. C. Noble which appears on the second page. Rock Springs lump or nut coal. C. F. Iddings Beginning Sunday, July 1st, the Pres byterian Sunday-school will be- held at 9:45 in the morning. The ladies of the Babtist church will give an ice cream and literary entertain ment on the evening of July 4. The ratification meeting Tuesday was a rattling ratifier and demonstrates that there are no flies on the North Platte Republicans. -Messrs. Keith, Eells, Price and Ran dall went up to the Birdwood Saturday and returned the next day with a line 'string of pike and catfish. M. J. Cronin's horse broke loose the other day and took a lively spin, doing some damage to the buggy "to which he was attached. Two dozen single and young married people went to Burke's grove on a picnic excursion Tuesday. They all express themselves as having had a good time. The work of laying the water mains has progressed very rapidly during the past week. With continued good weath er the work will soon be completed. A fakir selling electric belts is hold ing forth on the corner south of the post office. He draws a crowd by means of two negro minstrels who are very good in their line. Increasing business has justified Joe Morsch in adding another chair to his shop, and three first-class barbers will hereafter wait upon the wants of cus tomers. Sid D. Robb very kindly remember ed The Tribune last Saturday by pre senting a mess of new potatoes, the first we noticed brought into town from this vicinity. They were very nice. We understand petitions have been presented for the extension of the water mains on west Third, Fourth, Fifth and Sixth streets and that the petitions have been favorbly acted upon. A little jaunt on the south side of the river gave the writer the information that corn, though perhaps a little backward has a good color, and from this on, with ' necessary rain, will whoop 'er up lively. The Hyannis Tribune says the Ogal lala Cattle Company drove 4,000 steers through that place a few days ago enroute to the Rosebud Agency where they will be slaughtered for the use of the Indians. P. H. McEvoy has secured the ser vices of one of Omaha's best watch re pairers and engravers, who will attend to that department at Mac's new stand. The gentleman will be here some time next week. "Harrison and Morton suit me," re marked a prominent Democrat Tuesday evening, "and they will get my vote" There are thousands of Democrats mak ing just the same remark in different parts of the union. The Catholic fair closed Saturday -nicht after five nights of pleasure for at- tnnrlontC JMlfl TirflllL 1UT tllO tuuibu, - eceipte reaoWg&oeveirired j-dlfficultytlratnebest gredert&tttfc&tBf- dollars. This sum win De appueu w church debts. H. Otten is now moving his stock of boots and shoes to the large room lately vacated by R. & S. It will make an ele gant shoe room and give the proprietor an opportunity to carry a larger stock than heretofore. There are a few schools in the coun ty superintendent has failed to visit, but not through any fault of hu. One of his ponies is so lame that it is impossible to drive 1t, and consequently his failure to call on the few schools he has not yet visited. Messrs. Dillon, Foley, Bentley and Dyer took a trip to the head of the lrri b,r Tnaadiv. The wing dam which the company is having constructed will soon be completed and will insure a smuch larger floWot water in me emeu - HkS. - S. MOCK 01 CWffllDg Such for the and fnrnishilr .ooas avr peensoio. w a firm in Emporia, Kansas, they were snip ped to that point the early part of the ir. -RnaanfAliI tmea to ChlC&SO woe. - o-- --..- with a view of eagagmg m tub wnoii terlan church xtfaiday morning. Tn.Mnrir .service this, evening at c o'clock. Every member is expected to be a.tnfi moAtinir tJl this even- ine to receive members and transact other important Dusmesa. "uuuo: - 9:45 a. m. Patrick H. McEvoy is the most en thusiastic Democrat in town, having suf fnHTi in Orover to believe that ne can carry the entire north with the exsep : nf -Pannsvlvania and Nebraska. About four months hence, Mac will clothe himself in sackcloth and ashes. a. ha eniriinrs were on the march Sunday forenoon, a tram of cars passed nriiiiA thfiv were iwtwfifin Stoddard's fence and .the road. While most of the horses could be con trolled, several of the most spirited were cut on the oarus oi iuo ""y1"' little incidents are jm uildiers. T.m.e TTnntins. livinz near Dickens, this fi5if,2!S!r SS Saturday nignr anu wuiauucu. i cnion He came to town and. in- rmA htk officers who were just m the act of offering a reward for them when news was received Wednesday that they had been found, the horses having strayed from home instead of having been stolen. Saml. Hicks, of Elsie, Perkins coun ty a loyal and true blue Republican was TTmrsdav'and Daid his respects to .. mn TT savs that a Harrison and Mortari- club will be formed in Elsie and " . j will T-oll 11 n o y"rt ''ndereon. both former volver in the west end of town and the buUet went crashing through t a window in the house occupied by F. E. BuUard the ball lodging in a door frame. The iM SL ?iAon at the time and did not know of tke affair until morning, but partiee living w that neighborhood say they heard a pistol shot about one o'clock. --Wild Cat Sam, who is a liring monu mat o? trmth ( ?) relate that wrhile : fishing aloac thetaaks of the river the other day hewac suddenly overcome by dizziness aad fell into the water. When herecovr .wuinanfM he found himself rrJiA Kninit tow-head about seventy jtfLthMnwwhAra he fell in. Sam thiaks it was renatkable parrowescape fromdrowaia;. Ralph States will move his tonsorial outfit into the room latelv vacated by the Star boot and shoe store. uuring these hot, windy days an ex tension of the district covered by the street sprinkler should be made. For the free trnsportation of conven tionnews the Western Union Telecraph Company deserves the thanks of the pub- J1C. A Holzmark visited North Platte inenusiast wees and of course nad a good time. He always does. Gothen burg Independent. The elegant speaking trumpet offered by the Catholic fair to the most popular nose company was awarded the K. Hammond boys. Tuesday evening was hot a good time xur waving me oanuana, at least tnere was none to De seen. The bandana must give way to the stars and stripes. The mid-summer meeting of the Ne braska Press Association will be held at Crete July 5th. North Platte will not be represented at the meeting The assessed valuation of the city is $4z,uuu: tne true valuation is nve times that amount or $2,360,000. Pretty good snowing for a little one-horse town. Judge O'Rourke reports the usual summer stagnation of marriage licences. He thinks indications favorable for a re vival in this important trade'this fall. Seven companies of the Seventh Cav alry, enroute from Northern Nebraska and Dakota posts to Ft. Reilly, Kansas, passed through the city Sunday and Mon day. As the Fourth appoaches, the small boy with his fire cracker and torpedo grows more numerous. His chief de light is to fire them in close proximity to nervous people. The Athletic baseball nine of this city, composed of youths from sixteen to eighteen years of age, will play the Cot tonwood club at the fair qrounds on the afternoon of the Fourth. . C. A. Sherman received an elegant ob-inch bicycle the early part of tne week and spends his leisure moments trying to ride it. He says a bucking broncho is no comparison to it. The North Platte Creamery is now making between four and five hundred pounds of butter per day. On Wednes day twenty-three hundred pounds were Ghipped to" a firm in Denver. The members of the second ward hose company have been out several even ings this week limbering up their joints and getting ready to win any prize that may be put up for fast running. Several horses have been stolen from residents of the county during the past two weeks' If the thieving continues much longer there will be a hanging bee one of these pleasant summer nignts. A correspondent of the Gothenburg Independent says that while digging ia the hills not long ago Josnua fecKnam's sons, of Peckham precinct, this county, unearthed the hip bone of a mastedon. A special meeting of S. A. Douglas Post Cr. A. R. will convene at the court house this Saturday evening. By order of Commander. J. D. Jackson, Commander. Monroe Smith of Gaslin was in town yesterday, and brings most encouraging reports of the condition of growing crops. He has lived in ttaslin precinct a long time, but never did wneat promise so abundant a yield at this time, corn and other crops being the- same. Spring wheat will be ready for the reaper in about three weeks. North Platte will celebrate on the Fourth but as to the quantity and quality of the celebration, The Tribune remains mum. Country people are respectfully invited to come in, however, and enjoy the freedom of the city. If you don't see what you want, ask for it. The roller mill is now running six teen hours a day, and.then it is withsomo. ufactured fast enough to supply ihe. de-. xnand. The fl6ur;made-;by'this mill 131 gaining a goou repuumou. Mrs. Saxon delivered a fine address to a large audience at the opera house Sunday evening on tne subject or "oociai Purity," The lady is a good speaker and presents ner views in plain and torciDie language. The hay crop this year will be unus ually large, and hay men look for low prices tins laii ana winter, nowever, those having hay land will cut all they can and run the chances of low markets. Mr. Noweli expects to ut up about fif teen hundred tons. A city resident wants to know if the electric light company intends putting in incandescent lights. Ohthisweare un informed but presume that if a sufficient number of subscribers could be secured; the bvstem would be put in. It is scarcely; likelv any move in this direction will be; made Deiore m- y u held Thursday build, an HARBISON AND MORTON I An Enthusiastic Eatiflcation. Over One Hundred Torches in the Pro-. cession. v Bepublicans Alive with Enthusiasm. Scarcely had the news flashed over the wires on Monday that Harrison had been nominated before tnere was a universal i and eacrer sentiment expressed for a rati- fication meeting but tne vice rresmenc not beincr nominated until evening, the meeting was necessarily postponed. On Tuesday an immen se number of badges the Stirs and Stripes the emblem of the nartv in this camnaicn were printed at this office, bearing the names of Harrison and Morton. .Every itepuDiican is anxious to show his colors, that stand for JMationai ity and Protection to American Institu tions and Homes. Although there had been but little time for nrenaration. at an early hour the streets were thronered by large crowds anxious to take Dart in the demonstration The North Platte band had been engaged, which discoursed patriotic airs at the corn er of Sixth and Spruce. Fire crackers, Roman candles and bombs were freely used giving things the appearance of a young Fourth ofJuly. At half past eight the torches were passed out, and there was at once a rush to procure one as the number of torches was limited. By 9 o'clock the procession was formed, marching, proceeded by the band, throueh the principal streets, the torch-bearers in their evolutions present ing a pleasing and gorgeous . spectacle. Arriving at the court house, the torches were stacked and thelarge court room soon crowded, there being room for not more than half who desired admittance. Proceedings at once began. There were no icebergs in the room, every one being warm and ready for business. The meeting was called to order by Dr. Buck worth, chairman of the North Platte Re publican club, who suggested that J. I. Nesbitt act as chairman. On assuming the chair, Mr. Nesbitt spoke briefly but to the point, stating that it was a meeting, a spontaneous outburst of Re publicans, to ratify the glorious nomina tions made at Chicago. Necessarily there could be no attempt made to discuss the issues of the campaign, but which would be fully and freely handled before the- battle was over. The speaker paid a glowing tribute to the nominees, whose public and private cnaracter were witnout blemish or stain. Men of eminent ability, they were honored and respected by every American citizen. Tneir nomina tion received the hearty endorsement of Republicans of every faction. He had yet to near of a singlet word or disap proval. The first speaker introduced was Judge Stacy of Anamosa, Iowa, who happened to be in the city on business. He was most agreeably surprised to see the en thusiasm displayed by.the Republicans of Lincoln county. It was an augury of coming victory, a sentiment which pre vailed all over the land. His remarks were received with outbursts of applause. But our -limited space forbids giving even a synopsis ot tne numerous speeches. Every speaker heartily rati fied the nominations, for himself and his friends . The following local speakers were in troduced and spoke in the following order: R. H. Langford, J. W. Bixler, W. T. Wilcox, Rev Adam Stump, H. M. Grimes, and A. H' Church, the band ren dered music between speeches. The meeting was closed amidst the greatest enthusiasm by Mr. JNesbltt in a five minute speech, wmcn ue tnrew down the gauntlet to the Democrats, chal lenging them to joint discussions of the issues before the country at any time or times they should see fit. At 11 o'clock the meeting adjourned ana morion - ' - Jb our tnousand sneep enroute irom Oregon to the Chicago market were un loaded, fed and watered at thispomt on Friday of last week. The soldiers and sailors' home build ing, located at Grand Island, wajs dedica ted Wednesday. The structure cost $40, 000, the amount being appropriated by the state. The contract for laying the pipes and placing the hydrants in the court house square, was awarded to uonway oc Jveitn, they offering to do the same for $146. W. L. McGee was the only other builder, and his offer was $156.40. At the meeting of the school board Thursday evening, the following estimate of expenses for the ensuing fiscal year wag made: Teachers, janitors, fuel sup plies $0600; Building --$1,000 :' total. $7,600. ; cst.NatiohaXJ PEOPLE AND EVENTS Mrs. L. F. Simon went to Chicago Sunday morning. ' Mr. and 3Irs.'jH. Hershey were in from the ranch Wednesday. CD. Shrader, of Logan county, was a visitor in the city-yesterday. Squire Hawley returned Monday even ing from a trip to Missouri. W. B. Risse went to Hlinois Tuesday on a visit to people at his old home Mayor Ormsby is spending a few days in the mountain region of Colorado. Mrs. Streitz, of Omaha, mother of A. F. and Ed. is visiting her sons in this city. Mrs. .B. L: Roldn and 6on are visit ing friends inthe eastern part of the state. r Will Kerr returned the early part of the week from a little jaunt in the Rockies. Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Patterson spent Tuesday in Ogalalla the guests of E. M. Searle. H. M. Grimes andtf. I. Nesbitt went to. Lincoln Wednesday evening to attend the ratification meeting. T. C. Patterson, who:spent several days in Chicago as a lopker-on at the conven tion, returned home Sunday night. Dell Slyder and Sam VanDoran return ed from Chicago Monday evening. The boys report a pleasant' and satisfactory trip. Miss Arta Cody contemplates a visit to Lincoln friends sometime during the poni ing week, expecting to be absent several weeks. E. 31. Meekins of Washington, has re lieved J. W. Byram as signal observer at this point, the 'latter gentleman being transferred to -Toledo. Judge Sfecey, of Anamosa, Iowa, spent several days in the city this weefe, and was one of the speakers at the ratification meeting Tuesday evening. Mrs. W. E. Beck, of Denver, spent sev eral days in town this week the guest of Miss Cody. Mrs. Beck was on her return home from a trip abroad.. Frank Cooper, formerly.-of this city but now located at Spearfishj Dakota, passed through with the Seventh Cavalry Sun days having charge of the supply wagons. W. W. Conklin returned Wednesday night from Minnesota; where he accompa nied Mrs. W. and the children a couple weeks ago. He reports a pleasant time. The Boston Conservatory of Music hav ing closed for the season, Miss Carrie Belton is now visiting friends in the east and is not expected home for a couple weeks. Miss JSellie Sullivan, of Dubuque, Iowa, a neice of M. J. Cronen, is visiting the family of that gentleman, having ar rived vesterdav morning. She will re main in the city a couple months. Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Bonner returned WWlnesdav evening after an extended trio to Washington Territory, ineyre- w i i i port themselves as nigniy pieaseu the country. George McDonald returned from Wash ington the early part of the week. He io fwiciriprnhlv taHnr than when he left " t A nst full and looks a? tnouen me easiern climate had agreed with him. Hf iss TVTnrv Harp, of Penna.. who has been visiting friends in eastern and southern Nebraska for several months, will arrive in the city to-morrow and spend a couple weeks with her brother, the junior Tbibune man. John-- W. Shoup returned yesterday moraine from Kearney" where he went to be examined by the pension bureau phy- sicians. xlo umb wcu ouucnug "j much from the wounds received in the war and has' made application for addi tional pension. Mr. and Mrs. tiuy jbaing and tne ooy left for Colorado Thuasday morning, the trio beinc taken principally for the pur pose of givhMtBabF Xaing, who has been ill r i i Mai) MM iUCM' lo innaie tne neaitBarTiBK:Mawr oi ue moun tains.- , Weiavit new advertiser the blacksmit Co. Mrl.H,i oughly undei L. F. Si dered ajsupplj hats, and als handkerchiefs during; the rage in tne ei Lost. daj, about.nve nUl cuffs .with i The nadir; rett No.: with -3 .V .V- ThaJ ivjibttS around the board will' to visifthe differe what repairs are i In advance of to-day's IfeVraskian! The Tbibune accepts' with good grace all the funny things the editor cf that pa per may say in regard to the Republican ratification meeting held Tuesday even ing, but would call his attention to a three-liner in the Gothenburg Indepen dent relative to himself. The bandana has apparentty lost its grip in this city. For a few days follow ing the selection of the Democratic nom inees, enthusiastic Demos flaunted the red cloth from their hatfe, but now they wear it deep down in their coat pocket. However, let them wave the bandana, the American flag is good enough for Repub licans. The Telegraph says there were fifty three torches in the Republican parade. It is possible for a Democratic editor to be in such a condition as not to be able to ssd tears of envv from his eyes while two- thirds of the parade passed. A very pleasant social party was held Thursday evening at the home of Charles Upright," master of the Brotherhood of Raiiroad Brakemen, the object being the presentation of a beautiful satin banner to the Platte River Lodge by the wives and lady friends of the boys. Appropriate speeches were made and some excellent music rendered by the 3Iaster and his es timable lady. Later on refreshments were served and at a seasonable hour the crowd seperated, each vowing that it was good to be there. The first lawn party of the year was given by Mr. and Mrs. Lester Eells Wed nesday evening, about thirty friends being present Two engine headlights and sev eral Chinese lanterns shed their lights on the verandas and well-kept lawn, but the air was so cool that the guests were forced to seek the parlors at an early hour in the evening. Dancing and cards were the in door amusements and right heartily were they enjoyed. About half past ten re freshments were served, after which danc jng was renewed and continued antil ooa o'clock . Mr. and Mrs. Eells spared no elort to make the guests enjoy jae oc casion and they were successful to that, end. The vadicjt wa ummimous that the evening was all that could be wiihed. shed: timber at the home office, up ;to last-week the mechanical work having been done at thfs office. The paper has-lost little of its typographical beauty'; and in an editorial way is b etter than ever. The people of Paxton have reason to feel proud of their paper. A few days aco Mr. M. McSweeney, sr., while fishing on the South Platte near Paxton found a box of tobacco, some of which had been taken out. He reported his find to Mr. Cortright, the TJ. P. agent, who informs us that the tobacco was stolen irom TJ. P. car and that the seal on the car was broken by the thief. The to bacco was consigned fo Taylor Bros., Red Horse, Idaho. That thief, whoever he is, ought to. be learning a trade in the Nebraska penitentiary. This thieving must be stopped and the most effective way is to either give them a load of shot or send them' to the pen. Pilot distinguish one torchfrom; athousandfwSsfeo however we don't mean to insinuate that .- Tiir, m.,n w tho flnect w the Telegraph man was in such a state. He was probably wiping the glistening western Lincoln county, has the finest lot of trees on his tree claim that it has been our pleasure .to see in the west part of the state. The seeds were planted two years ago last month, the rows are as straight as if a line had been drawn and the seed planted by it. Many of the trees are from seven to eight feet high, the rows are four feet apart, and the foliage is so dense that a person, standing4between the rows, can see but a short distance. Any person seeing the unparallel growth that these trees have made in two years, and one of them the dryest that was ever known in the west, would surely be con vinced that trees grow here as well as corn. Paxton Pilot, FOR SALE CHEAP. A lot of Champion Hay Stack ers and Sweeps that I will sell almost for nothing. I must sell them as I can't give them my time any longer. ill gone, ' Thoe. Keliner. witifuuH TneSWi FromjiiiHd clip the:f of S. D)ft Hyitt wl 20th insf wen Knoi ing resided I "One ot season o'clock atlKal Myatt, a jj lady of'l worth, a of Counc marriagejln The parloss for the occ to 6:80, tt inspiring;! nil., -i- in'to Mr. Harden's having purchased ness of Hersqey & rienced man, thor- busmess. ithe- Palace, has or- 'Republican campaign reral dozen silk "nag" :h "were so popular ition and are still the. ileities. d-4o Cottonwood fBratts.a pair of l-bwoas in the same. iferally rewarded by First JSat'1, Bank, Three Cranks. tramps. wiH give a social home on July 4th. at 9 o'clock P.M. ftUli A.M. Tickets II arespec table parties JavKmTiotant: rnm. 19 tee mat nrsp )lftig to the ex eiga Jabor, Italians to- furnish music. ill aava to be satisfied i talent. mBiftt wedding. rasas, daily paper we ceot the wedding varid" Miss Hattie in that xity on the rsl Wadsworth are of our citizens, hav- f several years: lesc weddings oi tne evening at 6:30 lystt's residence, jno. Hattie young jfcS. D. Wads hsfness man were united in of a few friends. itifully decorated le .clock pointed soar and his Pbwiutif uF wedding neXjUie.guioance oi ician,: 'Mrs. Buj&c. rejieed in the conven ; bdde wore an ex- stt with a hand- ather corsage fpara white flowers. rpartor of Bhearn impressive man- nooy alter tne clinch. After ople and a few to.the dining room "wedBg supper was iIeCtat 9:30 last ytaharming 5 aaAjM march pe the well known ' The eroom wi tional black and t quisite cream some bridal vail. was a bouquat Rev. D. Fi C;, cnurcn, pern ner, the marrii ritual of theM the ceremony e invited guests wnere a smi served. Thacou night for their, fuNire JkMBe in Council liluSs, followedhyilfce Mod .wishes of a host of -f fiends b 'this aky. The bridal presents were buumkom mm- handsome." We take tiiismelwd &$aiOTmme the . Mir j- . . w . - Puduc tnat we nvm mm. 9m elacksmitn- mg and w; den. who -future. We the liberal stowed ,u continue business "orders. Remem the sole a Cross Hose .adopted by u tne taiy to; John H. Har- i usiness in the sucuBsaur been be- We will wagon. ve your &Co. eith.iiave Maltese as been works. This facturad 5 ; if,. 1F 4 aronDMapaas CommiMtopara' Proceadinffs. Satarday, Jome 2-Fall board prweat. ItsppearhMT to the board that part otaekad in Osgood precinct is wed too low. the fol lowing persons are aotified to appear before the board aad show oeaee -why the iMeMment of their land abonld not be raised, to-wit: 7. H. Longley, W. C. Edis, W. L. Park, Geo. X. Potter, C. L. Wood, Joha Bratt, J. D. Jases, C'.F. Blake estate, A. S. Ludd, Wm. Stack, A. J. Miller, B. D. Thotasoa, Henry Wilkissoa. M . B L. Tboelecke, 8. F. Watts estate, Joseph Sc&atx , M. McGlone, G. E. Osgood and JaaraSaull wood. The bids for 'bridge across Cottonwood gulch beiag opened are as follows: Thoe. Thomson, W88 per foot; Silas Clark, 4.40. ' Adjourned. Moaday Jane 25th-Board coatinaed work as board of equalisation. West half lot 6, blk 116, redaeed from $123 to $25, also lot 1, blk 177 from $225 to $25. The assessment of Mrs. Hooae oi $3 stricken from the list. The personal property of Mrs. Wingett stricken from list, also Mrs. Emmons, Sarah Dngan, and Mrs. McGinnis. Assessment of lot 1, blk 19, in Wallace, the property of P. L. Harper, raised from $25 to 100 with his consent. Sealed bids will be received till Thursday Jane 28 for water works in Court house yard. Adjourned. Tuesday Jane 28th. Assessment of lot 11, blk 9, Somerset redaeed from $125 to 25, lot 8, blk 165, reduced from $300 to 225. Adjourned. Jane 27th. 1888. Thefollowinr persons 'were notified to appear by 8atarday Jane 80 and show cause why the assessment of their land should not be raised: E. E. Ericson, Luko Haley, F. Fischer, estate, M. C. Keith, E.F. Myers, W. Johnson. Daniel Burke, M. Burke A Sons, H. H. PelL J. K. Eshelasan, Fred Perrit, Fred and Mary Kade, Wm. Apple- ford, S. Mang, N. A. Oaris, A. Samuels on, Slack &Herrod, G. Mylander, P. Mylander, T. P. Tum ble, B. Hershey, E. W. Hunt, Wm. Johnson, Frank Ericson, Robert McMurray, Ghas. J. Johnson, W. D. Lyle, Hershey & Hollman, G. Johnson, A. Carlson, M. Black. Jas. Sullivan, N. Bosch & Co., H. K. Peckham, Thos. Cardinell, Fred George, J. M. Ambercrombie, J. H. Col man, Joshua Peckham, H. N. Nichols. C. A. Topbam, Wm. Trenke. Al. Way, George T. Marcott, J. M. Marcott, jr., C. O. Lind, Chas. Brown, Aug. Anderson, J. N. Wells, Jas. A. Holmes, A. GnBtafsen, Joe Solomon, Clans Anderson, C. M. Jacox, W. B. Griffin, F. A. Rey nolds, H. Tremble, Peter B. Bloom, Isaac Folk, Geo. Stone, J. B. Marcott, A. Strobridge, Wm. Att, Earl Sorka, M. Smith, H. Peckham, J. B. Curtis, Allen Cause. E. S. Richards, Carrie Moore, E. C, Bryam, Henry Border, Oscar Socles, C. F. Greenameyer, Chas. P. Elliott. Thursday, Juno 28th. Now comes th e U. P. By Co. by its tax agent W. H. Bassell, and protests against the assessing of the machine shops, boiler shops, &&, by the pre cinct assesor, claiming that said property is within the right of way. Also that tho assess ment $26,340 is too high, that there haTo been no improvement made since last assessment which was $17,080, the said tax agent making an exhibi tion of every article and asking the investigation of the same by competent persons. After a careful examination of the premises it is the opinion of the board that the U. P. By Co. is assessed too high in North Platte and it is hereby-ordered that said assessment be reduced from $26,340 to $17,100. L. Walker and J. Mc Allister for and James Belton against. Assessment of cattle' in Morrow precinct be longing to B. Beer stricken from the list, the same having been assessed in another precinct. South half south-west quarter 22-10-31, reduced from $250 to $30 Now comes Bridget Connolly and complains that her homestead north-west quarter 24-13-30, has been sold for tax of 1885. that she has no patent, that her first proof was rejected, and the second proof has not been returned. Ordered that the county pay S. Goozee the amount he has against said land. Now comes Chas. G. Locke, one ofthebends- of W. C. Elder, justice of the peace in Medicine precinct, and asks the board to make said Elder give additional bond as he wishes to be relieved. Prayer granted. . Adjourned.- " TIE GREAT CIPffl STILL GOES ON AT T- T. POLETTS. Look at some the Great Bargains offered for the next Ten Days. llf yards Dreg Gingham $1 00 17 yards Standard Gingham.. 1 00 12 yards Best Prints 75 10 yards Good Prints 50 Ten-cent Lawns reduced to 3 cents. 100 doz. 50-cent Corsets reduced 25 cents. to 100 dozen Ladies' Hose worth 20 cents, 3 pair for 25 cents. 100 dozen Ladies' Hose worth cents, 3 pair for 25 cents. 200 Gents' Half Hose worth cents, 3 pair for 25 cents. 25 20 To The Teachers of Lincoln County. It will save me from performing a very disagreeable duty and you great unpleas antness, it you will not ask to be excused from attending the coming institute. The Teachers both in city and country are ex pected to attend, and if you fail, and can not furnish satisfactory evidence that tbe failure was no fault of yours, you must bear tne consequences. K. H. Langford, Co. Supt SOON" BE READY. My stock was delayed much longer than expected, but by the first of next week I will have everything in readiness for vour inspection. I would also state that I am still a licensed jeweler for tbe U. P. Railway. P. H. McEvoy. Fourth of July Half Bate. The Union Pacific will sell tickets on the Fourth of July at one fare for the round trip, within a distance of two hun dred miles. This will be a good oppor tunity to visit friends in neighboring towns. FOR SALE. Store building 24x60, good cellar, shelving, counters, and well. Enquire at this"6fHce or of A. H. Davis, at Wellfleet, Nebraska. 4 Washburn the postofflce. flour at Grady's opposite I have just received a fine stock of Dodson & Hill's celebrated mixed pickles, both sweet and sour. . These are fine goods. V. Von Goetz, North Side Grocery Store. For choicest Pork call on cuts of Beef. Mutton or Klenk & Gatwabd. jTj'j Thackeis Ice Cream Soda Water. It is delicious. FOR SALE. 5-Room House with two lots, one block east of Second ward school house, cheap. For full information apply at the pre mises. TJ. A. DaTjOUERty. Just received at Guy's Place, five barrels of Hermitage "Whisky, of the spring 1881. You can always find a good cigar at Thack- ers. Austin Powder. W. L. McGee is agent in North Platte for the Celebrated Austin Powder, and dealers can get the same at Omaha and Chicago prices. Sportsmen will also make a note of this. FINE SAUSAGE. The sausage of all kinds manufactured by Klenk & Gatward has achieved a wide reputation for excellence. They ship large quantities to dealers up and down the road. Go to Guy 's fine cigar. Place for an A No. 1 Notice. Taken up by tbe anderwigaed on Ijatarday 23, ism. na Ms claim on aoaflieaat asartor mctioa 28-13-34. oae brown bar poay white spot ia face and one white hind foot, boot bread on left boulder. Owner can have same by provin property aad parimf charges. Gbobox . Edos. 200 dozen Ladies' Hem-stitched Handkerchiefs worth 25 cents each, 3 pair for 25 cents. 50 dozen Gents' White Shirts worth $1.25; will close out at at ninety-five cents each. 25 pair Swiss Lace Curtains, regu lar price $10, will go for 56. All Dress Goods, White Goods, Lawn, Laces and Embroideries at less than cost. PARASOLS AT HALF PRICE. T. J. FOLEY. F. C. Harding is doing all kinds of house and sign painting, kalsomining ana paper hanging and would like to do your work. He uses good material and does his work neat. It will pay vou to get his prices before having work done . If you want to find him, inquire at Streitz's Drug Store. OF INTEREST TO ALL. The Union Pacific, "the overland route", have just issued very complete and comprehensive pamphlets on Color ado. Utah. Idaho, Oregon, and "Washing ton Territory, descriptive of the agricul tural, stock raising and mineral resources, the climate and health resorts of these states and territories, compiled from the latest reports of 1887 . Send to J. S. Tebbets, G. P. & T. A., Omaha, Neb., for one. FQR SALE. Champion Slower repairs by Thos. Keliuer. Remember that Conway & Keith have the solo agency iorthe celebrated 3Ialtese Cross Hose, the same make as has been adoDted by the city water works. This is the' only perfect hose manufactured. nwm ! JAMES BELTON has now in stock as handsome a line of Furniture as any one could wish to select from. Elegant New Designs in Parlor Furni ture, beautifully upholstered Turkish couches, artistic ta bles and desks, fancy chairs in great variety, bed-room suits in mahogany, cherry, ash, antique oak and walnut. THE BEST FOLDING- BEDS in the market. PLUMING. If you are thinking of using the splendid deep-well water from the water works, call at JAS. BELTON'S and get prices on plumbing. All work is done by an experienced plumber and guaranteed. Money to Loan ON IMPROVED FARMS. I will be glad to meet any or all mv debtors for settlement or I shall proceed to litigation. You had better settle or you will be sorry. Thos. Keliuer. 2w BU9GIES AND PHAETONS. We have just received a fine lot of Buggies and Phaetons, which we will sell on time or for cash. Call at our store rooms and examine them. Hershey & Co. CLEANUP. Ordinance No. 17 makes it unlawful for anv one to throw refuse, manure or filth in the streets or alleys. Clean up, keep it clean and avoid trouble. Sylvester Friend, Chief of Police. BUTTERMILKlor sale by e barrel at the creamery. VEAL CALVES Wanted at Klenk Gatward's market, from six to ten weeks old. Highest market price paid. "VVANTED by a lady, a position as cook on a farm or ranch. For particulars call or address Geo. T. Snellino, f North Platte, Neb Lowest Rates, Best Terms. NO DELAY. Oats, Corn, Bran, Shorts, and a full line of Flour at Grady's opposite th postofflce. SELLING OUT AT COST. Notice to Hay Makers, Farmem and Others. As I am going to move my blacksmith shop and stock of agricultural implements to my own residence just west of Lloyd's opera house, I will sell all my stock of lumber wagons, phaetons, buggies, buck- boards and trotting wagons ; also a lot of Acme hay stackers and loaders, hay sweeps of different kinds and hayrakos of six different kinds, also Buckeye mowers, droppers and table rakes, bind ers, plows and harrows, cultivator!), sulky plows, five-tooth cultivators, double shov els, corn planters, etc. COME ON FOR BARGAINS. t 1 will rent my old stand for a livery and feed stable and with a little altera tion will make a good one. One en closed shed 20x88 feet, good roof, one shed 16x75 feet and one shed 16x65 feet and plenty of carriage house room lm front. The premises are for rent or sale on easy terms. Apply to WM. J. .TATTEHBOJr, On the premises. r TO FARMERS. All farmers having Fat Cattle, Calves, Chickens, Sheep or other farm products, suitable for our line of business, will fieri it to their interest to call on us. The highest market prices paid. xJRODBECK CC WIRMANK. a.' BUGGIES, PHOTONS, WAGONS. T In Every Style and in Greet Variety. We call especial attention to crar stock of Phaetons and Buggies, ol which we have just received a large invoice, ruces are lower tms year, and we offer them at very small margins and on time if desired, bat we will not refuse to take cash. In Wagons we carry a large stock and supply you with almost any style. JiKSJtl4X & (.'O. CAUTION. All parties indebted to us, are hereby cautioned to pay no bills of indebtedness in our favor, except to either of us, or to the First National Bank in our favor, Respectfully, F. Peale, Sr., Mrs. M. A. Peaee. For Good Meat Call on Brodbeck & GiRXAra. Go to Grady's opposite the posto for choice groceries. Renumber .that Conway .& Keith the sole agency for the celebrated Maltese Cross Hose, the same make as has bees, adopted by the city water works. Thk is the only perfect Hose manufactured. ,TBY ORMSBY'S DOLLAR FLOUR. bene mm& Tho best quality of Beef, Pork, Mut ton, Lamb, Veal and all kinds of sausage at Charley Leeder's North Side tf. Brooklyn Market Farmers and ranchmen, ask yocr grocers for 1'Extra Fancy," "Royal" and "Climax" flour, manufactured by the North Platte mills. Every sack warranted- ALLUJI & HOLTRY. Baled Hay. I have a small amount of baled hey which I will deliver at the rate of. 36 cents per hundred pounds, by the bale or ton. tf C. F. IDDINQ8. Call and Gasoline Stove get gone. a "Quick Meal" before they are all Conway & Keith. Try that Hermitage, spring 188L at Guy's Place. Guy guarantees it to' be just as represented: Ice Cream, Soda Water at Tliacheis. KAIL INSURANCE! The Patterson Agency issues a JEIail Insurance Policy that in case of total loss, pays the whole amount the policy called for; and in case of partial 'loss a propor tionate amount regardles of the value of the crop. No deductions of any kind made. Farmers, call and examine. Thacher is on hand again with the popular drinh, Mead. Try it; IF YOU "WANT Nice, fresh, dried fruits, call, at Voef Goetz North Side Grocery store, where you will find them and everything else ia the grocery line. Cheap Coal OIL 150 Test Oil 20 cents. 175 Test Head Light 25 cents. G. R. Haxmohb. Choice home-cured Hams andBecoeir at Klenk & Gatwarii's. ART LESSONS. Instructions in Charcoal Drawiar. Crayon, Painting from Nature and life. Lustra, Kensington, and China. At, ay rooms, Corner Willow and Fourth Streets . Mrs. Emma Bam. 'It , My Motto; I Will not be Undersold ?' C F. ORMSBY. Bucklin's Xrnica Salve. Tho best salvo in the world for rats sores, ulcere, salt rneam, lever sores, tuCMr. chapped, hands, chilblains, corns aad all eruptions, and positively cores piles or bo pty quired. It is guaranteed to give mones refunded. Frice 23 cents per box. sale by A. F. Streitz. if r 1 ' eflifei' Mb 4.1IV- .