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I" A BAD DAY FOR FIRES. THE MEJTBEttS OFTHE DEPARTMENT "WERE CALLED OUT MONDAY Bat the Fires Trove to le of Minor Im portance The Boys get There with Their Customary Celerity. A BIG LOT OF HAY BURNED. During the gale Monday afternoon a epark from a passing locomotive set fire to the prairie on the north side of the river east of the railroad bridge and a very destructive fire ensued. The area . burned over is hay land and last season the grass -was cut and stacked on the ground prior to having -tit baled this winter. Driven by the strong wind the flames spread rapidly and.efforts to check their progress v.cre almost futile. The result was that nearly J,000 tons of hay went up in smoke. Among the losers are M. C. Keith 250 tons, D. Purdy 150, Dr. Dick 200, Ben Eshelman 50, 'Albert Beck 100, and others whose names and the amount lost could not be ascertained. Jfayj is -hay these days and the loss would falljhcayily on the losers were i t not that the tj. P.' tympany will be hel 3 liable for the amount. A"i" if is' the persons who have lost will probably be fully reimbursed by the company. At one time it looked as though the section house at the east end of the bridge mTuicr-De consume!; out by vig orous work the buudinj: was .saved., This lire was the most tstructiviTono" wo have had "for several years. Just at cWciockMonday the fire alarm sounded and the members of the department as well as several hundred other people wore out on the streets in an instant- The wind was blowing a gale and dust flew through the air in clouds, rendering it impossible to see but a short distance. For a brief time it was difficult to locato the fire, but the scent was finally obtained and full- five hundred people rushed after the hoso teams to the south part of the city where it.was found that the grass in the yard of T. 0. Goodson wa& on fire and threat ened to burn the house. The flames had been about extinguished beforo the de partment arrived at the scene. Just about tho time the hoso carts had been put away, tho" alarm again" rang; being turned in from tho box at tho Episcopal rectory. The boys turned out, and this time it was grass burning in tho yard of Mrs. Casey on west Fourth streot, but it too had been about extinguished with tho aid of a gardon hose. It was then. discovered that a fire was burning in tho extreme south part of town, and' the hoso teams went there and, found a hay stack in flame which they soon ex tinguished. The day was a bad one for fires, and had one .started" in the business part of town the result would have been very disastrous. , Late -Monday night tho watchman at the 'C.pT coal jarsent wor to Police man Xockon that several parties were in the act of filling their wagons with coal belonging to, the company, and that his assistance was needed in arresting them. Kocken went over to the yards-and gathering a party of night wortenen sur rounded the thieves and succeeded in capturing four of them and landing them arrival found tho bridge in the work of loading the wagons and in the course of an hour would have been out of sight. Believing that there were others im plicated in the steal, tho officers made a peofeb and found three or four wagons ut tho several livery stables loaded with Boulder coal, which, it is claimed, is used exclusively at this point by tho company. The owners of these wagons were subsequently found, arrested and placed in jail. It is said that the officers have the names of about a dozen other fellows who have been guilty of loading up and hauling away company coal and that they will bo taken in as soon-as found. The Tribune believes these farmers are in bad shape financially, a majority of them being too poor to buy fuel, yet if they are guilty as charged this does not oxcuse them, even if tho party they rob is a powerful and rich corporation. The charitable people of Nebraska have taken measures to prevent suffering on the part of the destitute farmers, and had these men who now languish in jail applied to the proper committee for aid their present needs, at least, would have been supplied. LANir IvnTLN'TsT" The following patents to lands in this county were received at tho U. S. land office last week and are now ready for deliveiy: 'Kate Kohagen, s hf so qr and s hf sw qr 14-12-30. ,,T, g, Pell, so qr 8-12-29. rjas. Colley, se qr 4-1G-20. Hermen Stoinhausen, n hf se qr and s hf no qr of G-13-31. Patrick Kelly, se qr of 20-14-31. Geo. W. Snyder, w hf nw qr of 24-13 -23. - Vellorus D. Coates, s hf no qr and lots 1 and 2 of G-13-33. Wm. H. Harden, so qr of 24-12-30. Wm.H. O'Connell, lots 1. 2, 3 and 4 of G-13-3L John Howarth, sw qr of 12-12-30. John O. Hamilton, s hf swqr of 28-9-30 pad 33-9-20. Geo. Newoomb, so qr of 19-9-30. Thos. Hanrahan, c hf nw qr and u hf sw qr of 20-13-28. Arrbn Mills, sw qr of sw qr of 32-14.-31. S. U. Johnson.tots 3 and 4 of 4-13-29. Wm. G. Cormican shf sw qr of 34-1-33. Jno. R Ritner, sw qr.of 34-15-32. H. Pohlimier, sw qr of 2-13-33. O. Pohlimier, sw qr of 2-13-33. M. Huxoll, s hf nw qr and lots 3 and 4 of 2-13-33. . Frank J. Cook, receipt No. 1 John R'Worthly, receipt Xo. In 5. John Delay, receipt No. 1773. CBris Rariip, receipt No. 171G. J. H. Harden, receipt No. 3723. The editor of this paper has not yet purchased his Christmas turkey. Delin quent subscribers can easily guess why. If a few of those who are in arrears will plank down the coin of the realm in a liberal manner we will be under obliga tions. In the language of- the Greek historian, it takes money to run a nows paper. MkMaftinGeraghty,our energetic eeetiW foreman started Thursday morn ing f&r Omaha"? to see his brother who was Jicentlf very severely" injured in a railroad Occident near that city. Mr. Gen ghty .expects to remain away only a few Bays unless tho condition of his brotaer requires his presence. Remember that next Tuesday is" the 'date of the Charity. Ball. Buy a ticki attend jthe 'ball, and go home' afterwards tiredbut 'lumpy. The transfers of real estate Monday were unusually heavy, though generally in small parcels. Mails will be closed eight o'clock in the evening hereafter. CD. Wood, P. M The largest stock or toys ever brought to this city at Belton's. They are being rapidly picked over. The W. C. T. U. will meet at the residence of Mrs. Schaffer, December 18th, at 3 o'clock p. m. Games of all description at Belton's, from ten cents up. Wednesdav.Fridav and Saturdav being Ember days in the church year, I services will bo held on ' those mornings at eleven o'clock in the Church of Our Saviour. Keep your "boys homo of evenings by buying some of those fascinating games at Belton's. "'Rev. D. N. Hartley will deliver his second labor lecture at tho Unitarian church Sunday evening, tho subject to be, "Whose Fault is It:" The lecture promises to bo an Interesting one to all laborers. H. S. Boal received a telegram from Col. Cody, dated La Crosse, stating that he would leave for home yesterday morning. If the Colonel comes straight through ne ought to reach home to-night or to-morrow morning, It waH reported Monday afternoon that tho railroad bridge east of town wa on fire. A gang of men was sent down from tho shops in charge of John Single ton but upon all right Tho show windows of the stores pro- sent a .very attractive appearance, sug gestive of tho coming holidays. From the quantity and quality of goods dis played one would think that our people could easily find suitable Christmas presents. - -Frank Palmeyer, of Dorp, was bitten on tho arm by a tarantula, Sunday, which was in a box of fruit that had been shipped to him. Drs. Lee and Har grove were immediately summoned and succeeded in bringing tho sufferer out all right, although for somo time there was but little hopes of his recovery. Gandy Pioneer. Tho St Matthew Cadets will give an entertainment at St. Patrick's Hall on Friday evening, December 2Gth. A play entitled "Turning The Tables," will bo rendered, also vocal and instrumental music. . Tho admission has been placed at 25 cents, a price that should, insure a full house. The proceeds go to the St. Matthew Temperance fund. Tho following officers wero elected by North Platte Legiou No. 13, S. K. A. O. U. W., Dec. 8th: Commander, John Hawloy; vice commandor, Henry Clark; lieutenant commander, J. W. Alexander; R T., N. Klien; treasurer, G. T. Snelling; S. B., Robt Vance; S. W., Jno. McCabe; J. W., Augustus Hamer; G., J. W. Reed; trustees, J. J. Sullivan, three years and H. C. Rennie for two years. Installment first Monday in January. There are rumors of railroad build ing in Western Nebraska tho coming year. It is said that a gentloman from the east was in town last wcek.gotting "prices on land located along tho line of the MissouriJPacific survey in tho east part of tho cpunty. If tho coming legis lature does not sit down on th9 railroads too hard wo may look for tho extension of several lines in 1890. A piece of that nico silverware at Clinton's would make a suitable Christ mas present for a wife or friend. The following officers wero elected at tho annual meeting of tho Woman's Relief Corps held Saturday afternoon: President, Mrs. R R Hiue; Senior Vice, Mrs. A. H. Church: Junior Vice,Mrs.J.W. Cruzen; Chaplain, Mrs. Augustus Smith; Treasurer, Miss W. E. Het.se; Conductor, Miss Etta Stuart; Guard, Mrs. James Snyder. Miss Etta Stuart was elected delegate to the encampment to bo hold at Plattsmouth next February, and Miss Hesse alternate. A congregational meeting was held at the Presbyterian church Sunday evening, the object of which was to take steps to call a minister to fill tho vacancy caused by tho resignation of Rev. Hart Tho matter was discussed at some length and it was decided to first appoint a committee and see what amount of money could be raised and then issue a call to somo minister who would be willing fo accept the charge for the sum raised. During the past two years tho church has been paying tho minister something over $1,000 per year, but it is hoped this sum can bo incrpflsed. The finest line of framed pictures in the city is to bo found at Belton's. Tho prices are very low. Dr. Kingston's team is a corker. Last week it started from his stable and dashed down Fourth street at a break neck gait, but came to a sudden halt by ono of the horses getting into the ditch and falling. Tho equines were evidently pleased with their succcss, for on Mon day evening they started on west Sixth, ran to tho east end of tho street and dashed into Keith's stable-yard. On this occasion Andy Hingston and tho office boy were in tho buggy, but the lat ter managed to keep tho herses in tho road and no injur- to the boys and very little to the vehicle jesulted. Don't fail to examine James Belton's stock of toys and games, Everyone is delighted with the great variety and low prices. Come early to mako your Christmas selections. Mayor Warner, Councilmen Mona gan, Klein and VanDoran, Clerk Roche and tho usual number of regular attend ants gathered at tho council chamber Monday evening and patiently awaited the coming of another member in order to mako a quorum, buj; he came not As is well known, Councilman Johnson .is visiting in Ohio, the portly alderman from the First "has been under the weather for several weeks, and tho mem ber from the big Second was well, some of the boys were inclined to think that Clint had struck an easy game of high five; but this surmise is probably incorrect However, there was no quorum and after each ono present had told what he knew about killing uu licemsed dogs and putting out prairie fires on a windy day, followed by a state ment by tho mayor that there wasnt much business to bo considered, tho assemblage dispersed. One of those fine carpet sweepers at Belton's would make a very desirable present They save labor and time. DEATH OF ADAM FERGUSON. A telegram was received in this city Saturday announcing the death of Adam Ferguson at Colorado Springs. Mr. and Mrs. Ferguson went to that point last summer to visit their 6ons Luther and Harrv and at the same time take a rest that long years of activity demanded The visit was proving very pleasant until a week or so ago, when Mr. Ferguson contracted a cold which run into pneu monia and resulted in his death Friday night The remains were brought to this city Sunday morning and interred at two o'clock in the afternoon, the funeral services being held at the Presbyterian church in charge of Walla Walla Lodge I. 0. O. F. Adam Ferguson camo to this city in 1875, from Johnstown, Penna., and during his residence here was engaged in several dilfcrent vocations. He was postmaster for about two years under Cleveland's administration, filling tho position with ability and to the general satisfaction of the public. In Odd Fellow circles ho stocxl high, being Grand Master of tho State several years ago, and wa? also elected delegate to the grand lodge held at Los Angeles two or three years ago, Ho was also a prominent member of the G. A. R The deceased was a man possessed of a "good heart, kind and generous to a degree that at times resulted' unbenific- ially to himself, and was at all times ready and willing to lend a helping hand to thoso in trouble. Like all other men he had his faults, but if in his sixty-one years of action on tho stage of life he committed an ungenerous deed, it was unintentional, and easily overlooked. For many years he was a consistent member of the Presbyterian church. A grief-stricken wife, two daughters and three sons are left to mourn tho loss of a univarsally kind and loving husband and fathor. The long procession which followed the remains to the last resting place attested tho kind regard and friendship tho peoplo held for Adam Ferguson. iIadly scaTded.j A very distressing accident, and one that may prove fatal occurred at the residenco of Mrs. Emma Cooper on Monday evening. Mrs. Cooper had occjision to go out for tho afternoon, leaving tho house and children in charge of a woman, who had been stopping there for several ,days, and warned her not to do any washing during her absence. This injunction tho woman disobeyed and during the afternoon filled a tub with boiling water. Just as she had completed the task, her own baby commenced crying and taking it walked into an adjoining room, leaving Mrs. Cooper's little girl, about three and a half years old, in tho kitchen. The child in playing backed against the tub and loosing her balanco fell in. Uncle Tommy Reed, who is stopping at tho house, sprang forward as rapidly as his crippled condition would permit, and rescued tho child, but not until tho flesh on tho back and legs had been literally cooked. At last accounts the child was still ailve but tho chances for its recover' were considered very doubtful. HARRY S3LVLLEY FREE. Harry Smalley, who on tho 7th day of July, 1877, shot and killed his brother Andrew near Maxwell, was released from tho state penitentiary on the 9th inst. Smalley and his brother were west- i bound emigrants at the timo of tho murder and while camped near Maxwell got into an altercation which resulted in tho shooting. Tho murderer had his hearing beforo tho October term of dis trict court in tho same year and upon conviction was sentenced to the peniten tiary for life, but subsequently his timo was reduced to something ovor nineteen years. This term was further reduced several years by reason of good behavior. At tho time Smalley had his trial Judge A. H. Church was county judge, A. H. Bradley Sheriff, T. J. Foley county- clerk, and Geo. T. Snelling foreman of tho gralrd- jury, About one-half of tho jetit juroi-3 who convicted tho murderer ire yet living in and around tho city. - -An unusually pretty variety of baskets at Belton's. Come and see them A COMPLIMENTARY RETORT. We are sure our readers will be glad to read tho following good report as to the present standing of tho Baptist church of North Platte, penned by one of over twenty years' experience in Christian work in the western states: North Platte, Neb.. Dec, 14, 1890. From a day spent with tho Baptist church and Sabbath school of this city, I am more than ever convinced of the good work that is being done. The pastor, E. D. Bewick, is one of our most promising and exemplary young min isters and tho work he is doing I am glad to say is appreciated. The Sabbath school uuder, tho successful management of Mr. Reed is giving good satisfaction, and is constantly increasing in numbers and efficiency. ' E. A. Russell, State Supt. of Sabbath Schools. --An immenso variety of footstools in tho most beautiful colors at Belton's. "ItELIK'TTcET" To tho citizens of Lincoln county: In order to prevent any irajKisition on the donors of relief to the people of Lincoln county, and aid those who are justly entitled to relief, we are obliged to make the following request 1st. Those precjects that have not already organized must hold a public meeting in each of their respective pre cincts and elect three men as a special committee and report said meeting as early as possible with list of tho names of those who are in need of aid, and what they need. 2d. We request each precinct to select three men who are not likely to ask for coal, groceries and clothing. In carrying out the request of the State Relief Committee we must insist that the precinct committee give orders to no persons who can assist himself. J. L. McAllister, M Oberst, County Corn's. One of those pianos or organs at Belton's is just the thing for a Christmas present The TrvTT7G7irTMgh five club will hold its regular bi-weekly meeting at the home of 3Iiss Mame Jester next Thursday evening. The party will be conveyed to the scene of pleasure in Van Doran's carry-alL Dr. Ayres is the only dentist in Lincoln county who administers gas. A VERY POPULAR GAME.' HIGH-FIVE RECEIVES HEARTY ENDORSE 3IENT FROM OUR SOCIETY PEOPLE. It Proves the Entertaining Feature at a Number of Parties During the Pant Week or Two. GENERAL SOCIETY NEWS. The man who "invented", high-five, and it is gaid he is a Nebraskan, is certain ly entitled to tho credit xf "Creating the most popular game extant in tho west, poker not accepted. The fact is it is played by everyone who does not con sider it harmful to play social card games, and it has proven a sourcq of much amusement to old and young alike. In North Platte the games .is intensely popular in society, there being "some four or five regularly organized clubs. mjiTrTcuJBr' A lively interest was manifested at the session of the M. P. JEL F. Club hold at the Ferguson residence Thursday evening, owing principally to changes which had been made in the rules. namely, allowing tho dealer the privilege" of robbing tho, deck, and making thirty one instoad of twonty-one points the game. After somo dozen or more games had been played a nico luncheon was served and after the members had par-; taken heartily of tho same '-a. count.of the credits was made "which developed tho fact that Mrs. Randall and Mrs. McGeo were a tie for tho ladies'; first prizo and Messrs. McGeo andLaing held tho same number oL-credits for the gentlemen's prize. To decide tho tie a game was played, Mrs. McGeo and Mr. Laing pitching their skill against Mrs. Randall and Mr. McGee and tho former couplo won. John and Miss Mary Sullivan played host and hostess Thursday evening at a high five party given at tho homo of their parents. These young peoplo are very popular with their many acquaint ances and there was therefore no formal ity or resorvo apparent on tho part of those present. From what tho society editor learns, tho party was eminently successful, reflecting much credit on the entertainers, and when tho guests retired there was a unit of expression in regard to tho good time each one had. The customary refreshments wero served during tho evening. It should have been mentioned that this party was the regular meet ofstho R. N. High-five Club. Miss Pearr.Rfln kin will bo hostess at tho next mooting of the club. ENTIRELY UNEXPECTED. Perry Corbett, tho popular shopman, and his estimable wife were tho victims of a surprise on Thursday evening of last week, about fifty of their friends being present. It was quite a stunning blow to Mr. and Mrs. C. but it didn't take them long to recover and as a result the unexpected guests were royally treated. Messrs. Olds, Shepard- arid Stewart, tho musicians, accompanied tho crowd and furnished excellent music for tho dancimr which took nlace. Card games were also played, and before leav-H,;irt" escorting the remains of his father n i,.i, o.i t?,.. Anud will spend the week with relatives lliil a A U UUIl CIO rnji UVi. m a IJt f lilll I present was in jovial spirits and -tho evening -ras full of enjoyment. " sengers ofthought on the Brndy Blade, was in town Saturday and favored this office with a brief call. F. E. Bullard, returned Friday from a trip to Lincoln, having -been absent several days. Will Whalen expects to leave this week-for Now York, where ho will spend the holidays. Captain Stuart and Major Schmalzried were down at McPherson National Cemetery Monday. Mrs. Jester, of Leavenworth, Kansas, sister of Col. .Cody, is a guest at the resi dence of that gentleman. Zach. Johnson, an . old-time North Platte boy; whose home is now in Kansas, is yisiting Iv V. Zook, of Nichols. L. P. Derby, of Myrtlo precinct will move into the John Neary residence in the First ward during the week. 3Irs. J. E. Evans, spent last week in Omaha in company with Mrs. Nesbitt sh'oppingand visiting friends. Judge Church, Reporter Carey and Lawyer Grimes went to Chappel yester day where district court is now in session. Frank A. Johnson, lato with A. F. Streitz, but now of the firm ofjDavis & Johnson, druggists of Wellfloet was in town yesterday. Sam Urbach left Sunday night Jor i New York where he goes to visit friends and with tho hopo that the trip will prove beneficial to his health , Past. Post Commander Alex. Adani3 "will muster in the newly elected officers of he W. R. C. and tho G. A. R, on Sat urday, January 3d, 1891- Mrs. George Pressor, wife of tho popu lar clerk in McDonald's grocer-, will leavo this week for a visit with friends in Ohio, oxpecting to be absent at least a month.'' S. R. Mouldon, late of The Tribute, left Thursday for Chicago, which city will bo his home during tho winter. In the spring he will go south and engage in business. Lew Clark and Thos. Burncy returned from Omaha Saturday where they had been attending a meeting of tho griev ance .committee of tho Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen. Newell Burritt, of Cottonwood precinct, was in town yesterday. Tho people of that precinct are in a fairly prosperous condition, having raised sufficient grain during tho past season to carry them comfortably through the winter. Mrs. J. I. Nesbitt returned from Omaha Sunday uight, where she. has been taking treatment for deafness, with Dr. Briggs, a specialist. Mrs. Nes bitt reports rapid progress and expects a permanent cure. Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Shorman returned from their wedding trip last week and on Wednesday night were given a recep tion at tho home of tho groom's parents. It is reported as having been a very pleasant gathering. Luther Ferguson, of Colorado Springs, camo down Sundav with tho funeral IT WILL BE A SUCCESS. Tho meeting of tho committees of tho Charity Ball on Tuesday evening of last week was largely attended by tho members, oach member signifying his or her intention of working with a will for the success of tho ball. Tickets wero placed in the hands of tho committees tho latter part of tho week and up to dato tho sales have been such as would indicate a very largo attendance. The object for which tho ball is given is a very worthy one and all who are able to purchase a ticket should have no hesi tency in doing so. There is no doubt, but tho ball wll prove one of tho best in annals of North Platto sogioty. MR. AND 3TMXllE"EXTEItTAI.V. Mr. and Mrs. John McCabe gave a high five party on Thursday evening to quite a number of their friends. Only 'a meagre report of the affair has reached this office, but tho writer is well .ac quainted with Mr. and Mrs, McCabe's ability to entertain and thorefore has no hesitency in venturing tho assertion that the guests wore treated in a pleasant and wholesouled manner. TnETimN'BMJi. Tickets for tho Fircmon's ball to bo held New Year's Eve aro now in the hands of tho committees and on sale at tho different business houses. The boys aro working actively to mako tho ball a success and there is no doubt but the result attained will bo gratifying to themselves and tho public generally.' rco1iREC'nONr The Tribune last week referred to the party which met at Mrs. Neville's oq tho 4th "as tho "Coffee Club." This was a misnomer, tho organization being known as the B. C. Club. We gladly make this correction at the request of a member of the club. PEIiSONAL MENTION. ' i H. H. Robertson, of Kiuiballtransacled business in tho city Saturday.-' S. P. Delatour, of Ramsey, Deuel county, visited old friends in tho city Saturday. Harry Mitchcner, late of this city, is now proprietor of the Malvera (Iowa) candy factor-. J. M. Ray made a business trip Grand Island and Hastings thp latter part of the week. Presiding Elder Amsbarry returned tho latter part of tho week from a busi ness trip to St Louis. Co. Supt Miss Hosford was present at tho meeting of tho Teachers' Association held at Wallace Saturday. Charley Whalen returned Saturday night from a six weeks' visit to Omaha, Kansas City and other -point1. E. R Griffin came in from the4 west Sunday morning and is spending'' a' few days with his family. John Taffe returned the latter part of the week from Washington. -Tho climate of Nebraska is good enough for John. Mr. Crane, deputy U. S. internal revenue collector, was in town. Monday, He had been to Lodge Pole looking after some allleged crooked transactions. J. S. Hoagland, of North Platte was in the city Thursday. He is a high official in L O. O. F. circles, and was here ip connection with the order. Lexington Pioneer. Miss Lillian Stockton, who wields the pencil and manipulates the silent mes- )r.nd i part df 1 willtfo Wo frfit- friends- Mr. F. is -employed cs postal clork between Colorado Springs and Aspen. Hon. J. I. Nesbitt and Rev. W. A. Amsbary go to Lincoln to-day to attend tho annual meeting of tho trustees of the Nebraska Wesleyan University, which moots December 18th, 1890. Theso gen tlemen ably represent tho educational interests of Western Nebraska. H. V. Hilliker, train dispatcher, was transferred Saturday last to tho Sidney office, E. W. Crane being returned to this point. H. V. had becoma part Jf North Platte and his removal regretted by all acquaintances. howover ho will visit us frequently. Tho commissioners elsewhere invito bids for the construction of a bridge in Peckham precinct. Saturday was farmers' day in town, tho rural residents being largely repre sented on the streets. Hard to boat "Bruno" ton cent cigar. McCiiesnkv it Co. A girl baby put in an appearance at the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Embrce on Thursday ovening of last week. --M. C. Lindsay and Joseph Schatz havo opened a grain and produco store in tho room south of .the North Platto National Bank. They received a car or two of com Saturday. Ono of thoso step ladder chairs at would mako a very useful Examine them and vou will Grayness, baldness, dandruff, and all diseases of the scalp, and falling of the hair can be cured by using Hall's Vege table Sicilian Hair Renewer. Sheriff Baker on Wednesday last took to the reform school at Kearney Jimmie Beacum, who was sont there at the request of his father. A couplo of trappers from the north were in town last week with a load of furs, which they sold to H. Otten. Their catch comprised beaver, mink, wolf and skunk. tr. xi. McfJvoy has received a nice stock of silverware and jewelry and has more on tho road. It would bo well for you to drop in and see Mac. before mak ing your Christmas selections. Big stocking sale; we are determined to close them all out Kate Wood & Co, Ihough search has been made at intervals during the fall for the bodv of Dennis Redmond, who left homo last July, all efforts to find the missing man has proven futile. Tho mystery which surrounds his disappearance has in no way been unraveled. One day last week a lady stopped at Hammond's store to make some pur chases, leaving her baby in the buggy on tho sidewalk. Shortly thereafter the four-year-old tot of Jack Sullivan's came along and an idea struck him. Ho would wheel tho baby home and present it to his mother. This ho did and arriving there he said: "Mama, I present you with this baby." Mrs. Sullivan upon inquiring learned whero. tho youngster had found tho baby and buggy and sent him back. In the meanwhile the lady had finished making her purchases and finding her baby gono became greatly oxcited, but subsequently met Master Sullivan returning with it. Ho turned it over to tho owner with tho remark that his mother would not accept his .present. Bernard Blomcr and Henry Drout, of Sunshino precinct, wore plaintiffs and tho Union Pacific defend ant in a case before Judco Snelling Thursday. The early part of November tho plaintiffs wero arrested on tho charge of stealing coal from the company, the coal being recovered by she company, and tho case coming up for hearing before tho district court, tho plaintiffs were acquitted. Last week Bloomer and Drout commenced aa action against the company for illegal conversion of prop erty. Tho caso was first tried before the judgo who acquitted tho defendant. H. D. Rhea, counsel for the plaintiffs, then demanded a jury triul and late Thursday night that body of men gave in a, verdict upholding tho decision of Judge Snelling. Special sale of hats for the next thiry days. Prices away down. Kate Wood & Co. - Gas is the only sure and safo anaes thetic for tho painless extraction of teeth. Dr. Ayres administers it. . FoTviriT Here is a chanco to go homo and "visit the old folks during tho holidays. The Union Pacific will soli on December 24 tfi,' 2oth and 31st, 1890, and January let, 1S91, "rouncr trip tickets to all Kansas and Nebraska points within two hundred miles.for one and one-third fare for round trip, good returning until Januarv 5th, 1891. Beiton's present buv one. 9 - -Tho oung Peoplo s Society of Christian Endoavpr, which meets at the Presbyterian church each Sunday oven ing, now has a membership of thirty and a lively interest is manifested. Tho society is non-sectarian, including mem bers of all the Christian churches. - -Now is tho timo to mako your selec tions for Christmas presents do not wait until the last moment. But by all meansvisit Clinton, tho jeweler, before making your purchases. Mr. H. H. Bogert held his initial services at tho Episcopal church Sunday last Mr. B. has not yet been ordained a clergyman and therefore performs the functions of a deacon. Tho boy choir, which has been taken under training by Miss Luna Eells give promise of furnish ing excellent music. I would like to purchaso a quantity of comity and Bity warrants. W. II. Lindsay, North Platte. Tho bar of Buffalo county held a banquet at Kearney Saturday night. Judge Church, of this city, had been selected as toast-master, but owing to tho death of his father-in-law ho tele graphed the bar that he could not be present. Have you seen those lovely Christ mas goods at Kate Wood & Co.'s. Considerable petty thieving is re ported from different parts of the county. Tho failure of crops is having a tendency to make hardened sinners out of some of the farmers. The Tribune would advise the nocturnal ramblers to apply to tho relief committee. for aid, as such a course is surely preferable to stealing. Don't buy you Xnias presents until you havo examined my stock. , It is tho largest in tho city. No trouble to gvo prices at any time. James Belton. I am receiving from three to four cars per week of Rock : Springs coal. Do not be deceived when other dealers tell you. there is no RqcJ? Springa coal in town. - - C. F. Iddetgs. - Wo carry materials for all kinds of fancy work. Kate Wood & Co. IelihcthnewsT Mr. and Mrs. M. Van Brocklin were visitors at North Platto last Monday. A. C. Bacon had quite a lively runaway last Friday night about six o'clock, and wero not caught until about three o'clock the next morning. He says ho has just learned what a hitch rein is made for. Mrs. Chas. Glrkin is improving quite rapidly. Mr. Eli Votaw and Mr. Allen Young had the good luck to kill a deer last Sat urday over in tho canyons. Say boys but Ike does like venison, but he would dio beforo he would ask for any. Tho opening dance of tho season was given last Wednesday night at the school houso in Buchanan district. It was a success in every particular, and gener ally pronounced tho best dance this part i of tho country ever produced, as is always the caso with anything that R A. Davidson has to do with. Not being there we cannot give any of the particu lars. Miss Fena Carpenter and Mr. J. Stump wore quietly married last Tuesday at the Gillett houso, and tho same day moved out on their place where a nice little houso awaited, all furnished from top to bottom in first-class shape. May they both live forever and the sand hills never grow dim. The euchro party held at Mr. M. Van Brocklin's last Saturday night was high ly enjoyed by all present. After a long and hot engagement although ono could hardly tell which way tho battle wjis going, the victory of the kings prize was finally awarded to J. W. Stump and Mrs. Chas. Sibley, and the booby to Mr. Geo. Allister and Mrs. William Null. The next party will bo held at Mr. John Jimason's, 131 South Plum Thicket. Wanted. Two whip stocks and a plug of tobacco will bo given to anyone that will send to our address any reliable work that treats on tho gamo of pins. D. W. Van Brocklin and Wm. Null, Poounk Mound, Milk Shako Rqw, Nebraska. Ike. Advertised Letter. List of letters remaining unciilled for in the iost offico at North Platte, Neb., f(jr the week ending December 17th: OKXTLE3IEN. THE DESIGNS AMD DBCXMU: X tions of that chinaware at the Cadi Store are tne prettiest you will have j opportunity of seetsg for some time. Drop m and look over the stock. J STILL HAVE A GOOD ASSORT X ment of the very best Baae-Baniexe, Sort uoai ueatera ana uook Stoves which must be sold regardless of 'cost Come at once while you can get choice of my stock. Everything else in my line at bottom prices. L-STRICKLER 1HOICE FAMILY GROCERIES J at the original North Side Grocery Store. Also Feed of all kiada aad Freeh Country Produce. Give me a calL V. VON GOETZ. THE CITY MEAT MARKET HAN dles all kinds of freeb and Hit Meats, but nothing but the best -is sold over their counter. THE BILLIARD TABLES AT THE Casino are the best in the city. The room is lightedfrpra front and rear and players are never inconvenienced for want of light CoL Hupfer will always bo on hand to look after the Interests of his gneata, THE PUBLIC IS RESPECTFULLY invited to call at the Cash S4ore sad examine the fine line of china, glass sad stoneware. Prices to suit the twee. SAFETY DEPOSIT BOXES TO Rent First National Bakk. BRODBECK & GIRMAN MAKE THE beet sausage, of all kinds, in the city. Try them and save money. Afl fclegant. Frent given away. BEffl-BEAIflX "It's the town." Frosa for every cask One Dollar, I drawing wh Mdprettiest Doll' in fJKsv Years, to Christmw Seeds just arrived. You can set "a present for a lady or gentleman, husband or wire, Mother or sister. , A COMPLETE ASTJ FASHIONABLE LINE OV Millinery always on hand. CaH aad inseect' mv goods, get a chance and go boras happy. Mrs. G.S. HUFFMAN, BRODBECK & GIRMAN WILL SELL 'you for Cash the beet Deef to be found in the city. HHHE ORIGINAL NORTH SIDE X .Grocery Store is the place to buy groceries cneap. l take special pains to keep nioe fresh country produce and will not- sell anything in this line unless I can recommend it V. VON GOETZ. T?OR A CHOICE STEAK OR ROAST X go to the City Meat Market but pay tho cold cash if you for your money. want lots of meat DMOKERS CAN ALWAYS FIND A J good Cigar at Schmalzried's manufac tor-. He manufactures his Cigars from the best leaf tobacco. THE CASINO PRIDES ITSELF ON the choice brands of Cigars carried in stock. Lovers of a luxuriant smoke shpuld not fail to call at the Casino, for there they can be Bure of cettuur a fine article. YOU CAN SAVE MONEY BY PUR cbasing your meats of Brodbeck- & Girman and paying C.vsn for the same. Chaqce to Mae tyonej. If you havo 8300 to 8300 to invest, I can put you in shape to make a good margin on tho investment Come and see mo if you want a profitable business. Li. STRJCKLER. NOTICE TO LOT OWNERS. Tho street commissioner has been or dered by tho city council to see that pro perly owners ooey the ordinance in re- ation to clearing snow off sidewalks and that if the ordinance is not obeyed to proceed and do the work and tax the same to the lots as provided by law. Lot owners will govern themselves acco rd isgly after each aad every snowfall this winter. AE. McirrwGTO.v. By order of Ctty OmbciI. - - City Clerk. WEATHER PROBABILITIES FOB XOVEMMk AND DECEMBER. Indications point to cold, frosty weath er. J. hat, however, will make no differ ence to those who travel in the steaaa- heated and electric-lighted limited ves- tibuled trains which are run onlv bv the Chicago, Milwaukee & St Paul Railwav between Omaha and Chicaco. This ele gant train leaves Omaha at 0:10 p. m., arriving in Chicago at 9:30 a. m.f in timo to mako all eastern connections. For further information apply to your nearest ticket agent r. A. A ash. General Agent, 1501 Farnam-st. Omaha. W. S. Howell, Traveling Freicht and Passenger Agent. SEALED BIDS. Notice is hereby given that bids will be received until 2 o'clock, p. m., Dec. 29, 1890, for the building of a county bridge over Gulch Canyon, Peckham precinct Lincoln county, Nebraska. For plans and specifications call at the county clerk's office, North Platte. Lincoln county, Nebraska. North Platte, Neb., Dec. oth, 1890. B. Buchanan. County Clerk. Anderson, John Broagh,WM Coress, Jno Esq Cusack, Thomas Kacstuer, Thco King, S Koester. Thco Koestucr, C Esq Leiner, Herman Luske, Cnas Petroson, II Rahe, Fred Roat, A C Scherer, Charles Swangor, Ransom liger, James Wadleigh, A C INDIES. Baker, Amandus McGolick, Hugh Diehs, F Maggie, Mrs Haris, Bertha Morgan. Jennio A Hanson, W Richards, Emma Tomask, Mary Packages. Baker,Mrs AmandusCox, W S.. Persons callingfqr above will please say "advertised." C. L. Wood, Postmaster. The cheapest plush rockers in the city at Belton's. You only need examine them to find that the prices aro very low. Kate Wood & Co. are giv ing away to their customers an exquisite Jewel Qase, and a lovely Toilet Set. For lame back, side, or chest; use Saitoh's Porous Plaster. Price 25 cents. DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. Notico is hereby given that the part nership heretofore existing between Ira L. Bare and S. R. Moulden, as publishers of The North Platte Tribune, is this day dissolved by mutual coBSSBt,.S.R Moulden retiring. AIL moneys due-the office will be payable to Ira L. Bare, who will also satisfy all claims, against said office. Dated December uth, 1890. Ira L. Bare. S. R. Moulden. BIDS WANTED. North Platte, Neb., Dec. 4, 1890. Notice is hereby given that bids will be received by the county clerk of Lin coln county until noon, January 1st, 1891, for printed and plain records, blanks for justice offices, clerk of district court and county judge; also stationery for all county offices, and county pub lishing. B. Buchanan, County Clerk. HOLIDAY EXCURSIONS. On December 21th, 25th, and 31st, 1890, and January 1st, 1891, the Union Pacific will sell tickets from all points in Kansas and Nebraska, within 200 miles, at ono and one-third fare for the round trip, good returning until January 5th, 1891. ' ROAD NO. 182. To whom it may concern: The commissioner appointed to locate a road as follows. Commencing at the northwest corner ot the northeast quarter of sections 22, 14 and 2G, thence east one mile, thence south on half section line of sections 23 11 and 26 eight hundred feet, thence southeast twentrfour hundred feet through the northeast quarter of section 33, town 14, range 26; thence in a north easterly direction 2328 feet through the northwest quarter of section 24. town 14 range 26, to the section line, thence east on section line between sections 13 And 24, town 14, range 26, to Caster COonty mIftrpnred !J? f1'the establish. ZSJiTS'? -objections thereto Dtod December 9. 1890. B. BUCHANAN, County Clerk. 484 h ,;c best SalTe ln the worW 'or cuts, bruises, sorea, ulcers, salt rheum, ttvtl sores, tetter chapped hands, Ch lblalns corns, and all skin eruption?, aad posi. Ively cures piles, or op.y required. It is guaranteed to give perfect Mtkfactioa ibiuiwm.. row at ror saw vj A. F. Select Your Holiday GIFTS 1 AT FOLEY'S The largest, variety to J select from and, prices lower than the lowest. 4 Magnificent assfrttnent of Plush Cases, Toilet Sets, Woj'h Boxes, Books, Christmas Cards, and every known novelty for holiday trade. Silk, Handkerchiefs, Mufflers Dress Patterns, Cloaks, and all w imam for Christmas presents. Bay while the stoch is large and secure first choice. JLveryooay examine our immense' stoch and note the nun CUT in prices. At no season has our stoch heen as complete as at present. Elegant novelties and fancy goods of every de . 0 scription at FOLEY'S HOLIDAY PRESENTS FURNITURE,. TOYS, BASKETS, GAMES, ORGANS, PIANOS, FRAMED PICTURES, ETC., ETC. 10 TROUBLE TO GIVE PBI0E. 00XE EABLY TO GET A. GOOD 8E- LEonoi. James Belton. Ni GEO. R. HAMMOND, WholeMle aad KUil Dealer in Oils, Gasoline, Coal Tar, Ckudk XHETROLEUK, JmlCX AXLS UREASE, Rochester Lamps, Etc., NORTH PLATTE, - - NEB. Money to Loan ON IMPRO VED FARMS AND CHATTELS Lowest Rates, Best Tens. 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