THE NORTH PLATTE SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE TUESDAY BYEN1NG, SEPTEMBER 15, ; 1896.-, CITY NEWS. - Mrs. W. F. Cody returned from Omaha 'last-evening. John Dick went to Lincoln Sunday night to resume his studies in the state university. BBU. BDTTBMS of Ohio, ex-member ot congress. and one of the most gifted republi can orators in the country, will make a speech in this city Satur dav Seot. 26th. Efforts "will be -For caps.and jackets go to the raade to bave this one o th t Boston. .meetings of the campaign. Farm- U. G. Sawyer has returned from ers, regardless of party affiliations, Onaha, where he had been receiv- should make it a point to hear this ing treatment at the Union Pacific noted and gifted orator. Particu- hospital. lars of the meeting will be Wniiif. Dnnti denarted on Sundav later. 1 I Uiliv w j riven evening for North Platte, where he j will attend school for six months, preparatory to entering the State University. Sidney Telegraph. S. K.Ross returned to Rawlins, Wyo., the latter part of the week after seeing that the members of his family were comfortably located in their new home in this city, 0. G. Smith, of, Kearney," a di rector of the fair association, was in town yesterday investigating the nrenarations made for the fair. He was well pleased with the work. Four hundred head of steers . Mrs. J. H. Hershey is down irom the ranch today. Chas. Hendy, Jr., leaves for Lincoln tomorrow nisfht to re-enter the state university. Butler Buchanan left Sunday night on his trip to Texas, where he goes for the benefit of his health t W. W. Barney and O. G. Smith, of Kearney, were taken through the irrigated section today by W L. Parlr. Mrs. Mary Havens, of Oakland, Cal., resumed her iournev last even- " V : - Is all right, but the X dollar bill will buy more Furniture now than 'ever -before. v - We have an elegant line of - : PICTURE AND ROOM MOULDING. - . - Now is the time to have your chairs and couches 'up holstered. Bring them inland we will give you good work at. reasonable prices. - E. B. WAENEK. . (UNDERTAKER.) For ladies' "walking the Boston Store. hats go to A girl baby was born "Saturday morning to Mr. and Mrs. Will McDonald. -Georjre buildin"- Scharman is an addition to ins uouse on west Fifth street Grand Display At RENNIE'S. Goods. are being fed at the Cody ranch at famil f her nephew Milton Doo little. James Lang-ley, for a number Elegant-line of Ladies' Capes, Ladies' Jackets; Ladies' Coats, ing after spending a day with the New Fall Dress Goods? nresent and Manager Goodman x thinks he will increase the number to 600 within the next few weeks. W. C. Elder and G. C. McAl lister left yesterday for Buchanan, where they addressed a political meeting. From Buchanan they went to Curtis to attend the re union. The G. A. R. reunion commit tee is anxious to obtain a large water tank for use on the fair grounds, Anyone having such a tank that is not in use will confer a favor by notifying the committee. The republican club will meet at the court house this evening, now foreman of the shops at Portland, of3Tears a popular young man of this city, but Union Pacific arrived in town last night and will visit his many acquaintances for a week or two The ladies aid society of Nich ols will hold its next meeting- at the home of Mrs. Donald McLaughlii on Wednesday, Sept. 23, at 10 a. m ah memoers are earnestly re quested to attend. By order of the President. Word was received yesterday trom Grand Island stating that Elegant Dress Patterns in the latest styles in colors and black. In our shoe department we offer choice p-oods at so rr i , . . .... - - t . . per cent orr Gunner tnis sale. Uur millinerv department will be open on Sept. 25th. The most choice and elep;antlv se- 1 A liTO-l 1 - - t W 9 ' icccea shock ever snown in tlie city. Miss Decker will be in ... - charge ot this department. RENNIE, THE LEADER. r and after listening to several speak-- twins had been born to Mr. and ers, will arrange for the republican meetings to be held in this city on the 19th and 26th inst. The city council will hold a meeting this evening to consider bids for painting, hauling and set ting up the posts for the street Mrs. Clarence Turner, but later the death of one of the little ones was announced. Mrs. Moran went to Grand Island yesterday. The management of the Ne braska Irrigation Fair is now ready M. C. Keith went to Omaha yesterday morning. Dr. McCabe made a professional visit to Maxwell Sunday night. The ladies' guild will meet with Mrs. Bare next Friday after noon. The latest dress trimmings, feather bows and Dresden ribbons will be found at the Boston. A. E. Huntington and assist ants are this .week erecting the to receive applications for booths, band stand on the fairgrounds. ing for same, to do so as early as home of the bride to-morrow even- First come, first served. E. F. Seeberger, Secretary. Don t forget that the place to ing. Piercy Thornton, who had been doing clerical work in Mr. Barnum's officer returned to Council Bluffs buy bolts is of The Wilcox Dept. yesterday. For blankets and underwear gti Store. Chas. A. Walsh, secretary of the free-silver democratic national committee, passed through the city Sunday night enroute to Idaho, to the Boston Store. Notwithstanding the low price .of farm products, the enterprising .farmers of the irrigated section 'hard luck" stories to re- lamps. The bill for the lamps has privile?eSt etc tor the fah. and 0. A. Hughes and Miss Edith oeen received, out tne lamps nave desire all who contemplate; apply- Van Camp will be married at the not yet snown up. Forladids , men sand children s possible. shoes go to the Boston. J. W. Nugent, of Maxwell was in town Saturday and reported that a number of voters in that section of the country had lately renounced the silver idol and will vote for Mc Ivinley and protection. J. A. Goodman yesterday re ceived photographs of the big Cody irrigation ditch in the Shoshone whp o " " w w miw gvuig iui iuc puipuac Ijjyg jig basm ot Wyoming. The views in- of adjusting some trouble existing cite. elude the lieadgate, two or three within the free silver ranks. He flumes and a general view of the was met at the train by his brother, basin. H. L. Walsh of this city. Major Walker says the corn- E. B. Warner this morning re fields on the north side of the river ceived a letter from the a"ent of are robbed daily by immigrants General Kelly stating that the traveling along the road. One far- latter would be in this city Satur mer has suffered such great loss day evening, Sept. 19th, to speak that he now stands guard over his' for sound money and protection, field armed with a shotgun. General Kelly was leader of the - Dr. Paul received a letter yes- arm' of unemployed on the march terday from Dr. Bedell in which the to Washington one year ago last latter stated that he would not be spring. Mr. Kelly is said to be an able to reach this city until about able speaker, and the letter states October 1st. He has a number of that he will debate the financial question, if so desired, with any North Platte silver orator. t t t Novelties in Silver Leather Belts with Silver Buckles, the latest, Ladies' Shirt Waist Sets, Buttons and Link Cuff. Buttons, Hat Pins, Book Marks, Souvenir Spoons, Watch Guards, etc. Also a X complete line ot Harps. CLINTON, The Jeweler. Three doors south of old stand. cases in Denver which require his attention. L. Sturges, who lives north west oi town, has on exhibition at Newton's book-store samples of nice-looking apples, plums and ENTERTAINMENT AND DANCE. From a business letter recieved at tliis office it is learned that C. C Hupfer, formerly of this city is run ning a "wet goods" house at Valley Park, .Mo. E. B- Warner, Dentist, office in Hmman block, up stairs Spruce st Mrs. Cox, late with the Fair Store, has accepted a position with the Boston Store, and will be pleased to meet all her friends a that dry goods emporium. Fruit jars and fruit cans at The Wilcox Dept. Store. One of the most enthusiastic McKinley admirers on the Union Pacific is Harry Langdon, and he The ladies' auxiliary of the irriga- never loses an oppotrunity to put in tion fair will give an entertainment at Lloyd's opera house to-morrow grapes which he raised this season, evening, Sept. 16th, Prior to the In a few years the farmers of the entertainment the cornet band will valley will be supplying the local Slve a concert in front of the opera house. The program is as follows: Mandolin club, Messrs. Bock, market with fruit. The latest novelties in chil dren's headwear at the Boston. Ivan Newkirk, the six-year-old sou of W. L. Newkirk, jumped from a wagon, Thursday of last week, an'd badly fractured his left arm, both bones in the forearm being broken and the elbow broken, He was taken to North Platte for treatment by Dr. Longley. Gandy Pioneer. Western fruit is being received very freely at this station, the re ceipts Saturday and being especially heavy. retailing at $1.20 per case, peaches $1.10" and plums from 75 cents to S1.25. Utah peaches are now reach ing us, and though not as large as the California fruit they are super ior in flavor. I. A. iFort xettrmed Sundaj night from his business trip to Chicago. He reports fruit very cheap in that city, peaches selling from ten to twenty cents per bas ket, grapes eight to ten cents and pears twelve to twenty cents per t basket; apples are aiso very cueap. Watermelons and muskmelous are, however, high there, and he thinks that as melons are one of the surest and most easily grown crops in Lincoin'-county, it would be a good vp.stio-nte and see if it wouldaiot-pay toship our melons to thV Chicago market in carload lots.3" Of course this could not be done this-year, but it might next season, Mr. Fort says during twenty-two years residence in west ern Nebraska he has never known a total failure ot the melon crop. 1 Heudy and McFarland; tableaux, summer; solo duet, Ella Sullivan and Gus Chamberlain; select read ing, Mrs.' Boal; solo, Allie Grace; drapery study, Hildegard Johnson; solo, Nellie Hartman; recitation, ttersuey Welch; solo, Anna Reb- hausen; tableau, city and country courtship; K. P. Quartette. Following the programme . a social dance will be held, and re freshments served during the even mer. Admission at tho Hnnr win h 1 1 1 -- y esteraay ten cents; dandur fifty centg rcatb die - . EPISCOPAL GH0IE C0NCEET. xne -concert at Keith's hall Thursday evening by the Episcopal choir, assisted by other talent. promises to be one of the best given 111 ims city tor some time. The programme, which is appended below, will no doubt be excellently rendered, and well worth the ad mission fee of twenty-five cents. At the conclusion of the programme otyer entertaining features will be introduced. 1. unorus tis iiorn" Choir 2. Violin 5th Air Varie Dancla rmss Anna uonnors. 3. Vocnl.., "Golden Morn" Miss Hettie Schmalzricd. 4. Kccitation ...-The Ruling Passion" Miss Hildegard Johnson. 5. Duet "Oh, Happy Swallow-Kucken"" Misses B. Searle and M. Sorenson. 6. Vocal "Let Me Dream" Sullivan Miss Julia Baker. 7. Violin Selected Mr. A. Pool. 8. Duet "Beautiful Moonlight" Misses A. IJebhause.n and L. Scbatz. 0. Vocal Selected Mrs. M. Doolittlfe. 10. Recitation "Face on the Wall" Miss Fannie Von Goetz. ii vjnitn la Cavitina Raff VItmn ibAlIegro DeBerJon E. A. Garlichs. 12. Vocal "Broken Pitcher" Pointet Miss Bernice Searle. 13. Vocal -.... Selected Mr. Fred Baker. 14. Chorus "Good Night Pinsuti Choir. a good word for the Ohio man. -Will Briggs, of Grand Junction, Col., desires to sell his residence in the south part of this city. The price is very reasonable. Particu lars can be learned by callinjr at this office. J. Pizer leaves tonisfht for Denver to attend relirious services on Thursday, which is atonement day, one of the great feast days of the Israelites. He will return Friday. It has been found necessarj7 to order additional school seats in order to accommodate the increased number of pupils in the city schools. Every room is crowded to its utmost capacity. 12-quart anti rust tin pails 48 cents at the Wilcox Dept. Store. Rev. D. W Crane, of Ogalalla, visited North Platte friends yester day. ' An average of twentv cars of fruit are being iced daily at this station at present Chas. McDonald, is improving his residence by a'n.additional story oii the east part thereof . Colonel Frank Brooks of the Hershey Review, transacted busi ness in town yesterday. Bob Oberfelder, of. Sidney, is in town to-day securing space. for the fish exhibit at the irrigation fair. Walter Coville, who lives in the sandhills north of town, informs us that corn in that section usually fine crop". - has crew pending an the slight wreck Miss Anna Kramph went to Lincoln Sunday night, expecting to return to-night. Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Wilcox are expected home Thursday from their visit in Ohio. - Wm. Bratty, of Brady, is erect ing a 26x44 barn to take the jplace of the one recently destroyed by fire. Mrs. B. I. Hinman and daughter Miss Cora returned Saturday even ing from their visit with Fremont friends. Two additional' boilermakers and two helpers will will -be added to the torce in the U. P. boiler shop this week. During the absence of Lieut. Evans at the Lincoln encampment, T. M. Cohagen is working at the freight house. Eli McCart, superintendent of U. P. bridges and buildings, was down the road Saturday looking after bridge repairs on the Black Hills branch. The best grade hosiery, at the lowest prices, will be found at the Boston Store. n-L L. Miltonberger, who opened a grocery store in the Einstein build ing two week ago, is receiving a fair patronage. He has a nice clean stock of goods'. Engineer Jack Sullivan, who pulled Buffalo Bill's first show out of North Platte, and will pull the Wild West Show into this city Oct. 11, is receiving considerable free advertising from the papers of the state. These complimentary notices do not, however, swell Jack's head. H. T. Rice night switching investigation ot is an un charge of the 'While entering the east end of the yards yesterday morning during a heavy fog Engineer Douglas struck a freight train standing on the main track doing some injury to his engine. The engine had been detached from the main line train and no signal lights were ex posed. The Irrigation Fair will" hot have a more attractive display than can be seen any day in the crock ery and glassware departments at The Wilcox Dept. Store. About forty members of the Codv Guard left for the encampment at Lincoln Sunday niglit. Express McGovern claims that the boys had at least 200 pieces of bag- the handling of which made considerable work for the nisrht force at the depot. The boys ex pect to return home Sunday night. We learn that the free silver meeting held at Hershey Saturday niglit was a very tame affair and That Hay Rack You will need Bolts for it. . Don't send off or pay two prices for them at home. . We Sell You x x3 inch Bolts for ; lc. 2ix6 x9 .lie. 2c. 3c. 2c. x4i " w " : 4 xo " " " 2c. x9.V " " 44 44 , .... ..3c! xl2 " 44 44 4c. Jxl4 44 4 4 4 4 5c. WE ARE STILL SELLING YOU 20-inch screen wire for 7c a yard. 22- 44 44 -4 44 9c a 44 24- 44 44 44 44 .' lOca 44 26- 44 44 4- 44 He a 4i- '28- 44 44 44 '4 ; 12c a 44 30- 44 44 I2i a 44 32- 44 13.Va 44 36- 44 44 44 44 ..15c a 44 Screeh doors "2 ft. 6 in. x 6 ft. 6 in.-. 95c. Screen doors 2 ft. 8 in. x 6 ft. 8 in 95c. 40 sheets of writing paper ; 5c. 2 bunches envelopes 5c. 6 slate pencils lc. 2 1-pint tin cups 5c. 1 plow single-tree '. . .20c. A 12-quart galvanized pail. s 25c. A galvanized wash boiler 95c. A tin wash boiler, copper bottom ...$L00. An all copper wash boiler .$2.00. Hame clips, 2 for 5c. Hame staples, 2 for ; . 5c. A 2-pound plow hammer -. 45c. A 14-tooth garden rake , . ,22c. A Maynard irrigating shovel .$1.20. Stove pipe, per joint 15c. Elbows, each 1 . 10c. No. 1 common lamp chimneys 4c. No. 2 common lamp chimneys 6c. Tubular lantern globes 7c. A copper bottom tubular lantern -. 45c. A set of handled tea cups and saucers -42c. " A set of 7-inch dinner plates 35c. 6 engraved turn biers 25c. We carry poultry netting, screen wire, tinwaret hardware, notions, hats, caps, ladies' and gents' fur nishing goods, trunks and valises, decorated dinner sets, chamber sets, and the largest line of crockerj lamps and glassware in North Platte. If you pass us by you lose money. It only takes a call to prove it. Price and quality talk. Tke Wilcox Dept. Store, North iat3 Neb. 1. 1 t ' - t : IJ t j nil SMI ! anvthing but enthusiastic. speakers were Feitz, Stebbins The and which occurred in the yards yester day morning. TTT I- 1 1 warren j-aoya nas secured a large number of cote and will place them in the opera house during the fair for the accommodation of those i . " iu is worm ine trouoie to ro to A republican meeting will he The Wilcox Dept. Store and see held at Bratt's ranch in Birdwond their new lamps. They want to show them to you whether you v . - I II ILll L. I- J LI k I'l 111 I.. m Ski-ioa.!, ....11 tt. K. rr I -i 111. vjf t..v.iiv.o win iiiuuc uy j . 1 O 44--., 1 r tt rr I The ladies ot the Rebekah sew- rented a bicycle of J. F. Fillion for ing circle will meet with Mrs. J. F. a lew tlours- ine time expired rry, r and neither rider or wheel turned Thursdav afrernoon , nn 1V1 r n inn tri nelp tin m nmtic ot this weeK. All members of k Sarah Rebekah lodge are requested the wheel until last Saturday, when We are ready for the battle once more ready to fight our enemies. Parsons, and the general opinion is Three vears aero, when we first came to this town, some of our neiMi- - - o mat tne twe lormer injured ratiier , ... . t. xt , . . . r Him imWH th;.- mnAee , 1,-, D01" competitors were boasting that we would be driven out inside of section. Mr. Parsons, it is said, made several extravagant asser tious which even the free silverites could not swallow. Three emigrants traveling east by wagon were arrested in this city Friday night charged wiih stealing several blankets from the Richard's liver', stable at Suther land. Being arraigned before Justice Sullivaik Saturday and pleading guilty the men were fined five dollars and costs and ordered to make restitution of double the amount of the value of the yoods stolen, the whole amounting to $32 or $33. Not having the money to pay tnis assessment,' tne men caused two horses and saddles to be sold at auction in order to raise the necessary funds. two months. We are here yet, and our business has been so prosperous in these past three years that it was necessary for us to seek larger quarters. To-day we can boast that we are the leaders of the town in quality, quantity and low prices. Our large store is filled from one end to the other with the choicest of seasonable goods that the market caii' produce. We invite the public to come and examine our beautiful, large and well selected stcck. As for prices, we are not afraid that any of our competitors can compete with us. Here are a few of our prices: precinct on Oct. 2d, at 1 o'clock p. -Several da-s ago a fellow who Domestics, 2G yards of Unbleached Muslin, yard wide, for SI. All standard Prints uc per yard. Cotton Batting, oc per roll. Very b?st Dress Ginghams, Gc per yard. Very best Amoskeag Apron Checks, 43c per yard. German BIuo Prints, 14g per yard. Peperil 9-4 Sheeting, unbleached, 18c per yard; bleached 20c per yard. Cotton Flannels. At 5c, regular price 7c; 8c, regular price 10c; 10c, regular price, 12fjC. sell you 11-1 blankets for 7oc a pair. We've got them up to $10 a pair. Underwear from 25c up. . Capes and Jackets, Our line is here in tha latest styles at prices to suit the timns. immevv. J Wo have a beautiful lino of Ladies' Walking Hats. Schmalzried Hosiery, to be present. M. A. Daugherty, of Ogalalla, passed east to Omaha this morning and while the train stopped srave a yell or two tor Maine. Mr. Daugh erty says there are thirty teams at work to-day on the Alfalfa irri gation ditch in this country. The Chicago weather iorecast for today is: Unsettled weather a man named Bailej', living in Fox Creek precinct called at the shop for repairs for a wheel- which an swered the description of the one Thomson had rented. Further in quires developed tne tact tnat it was Mr. Fillion's wheel, Thomp son having traded it to Bailey for a ponj'. The latter sent in the wheel Sunday and he is now look ing for Thomson and the pon For dress goods, the latest 100 dozen Children's Fast Black Rib- por. At tne meeting ot tne reunion committee Saturday evening.it was decided not to attempt to take charge of the 300 tents secured bv the fair association. The latter will therefore secure some other re sponsible parties to look after and guard the tents. Street crosswalks were put in at the intersection of Sixth and Locust yesterday. A number of new approaches to crosswalks have been laid in the business portion or town. u.ne city omciais are getting everything in good shape for the fair. Mr. Platte White, of North about 1,000 bushels ber acre Platte, spent -last Monday niglit here. He was driving through from the ranch east of Lexinsfton ta North Platte with one of his throughbred trotters. While he was here we looked for L. C. Rey nolds in order to match a race 'and rrof- tin n liffl ftvItotrionf wi - iivkiv. kVHv.ii). ISIL. M learned that lie was busy putting up his alfalfa and at present had had no time for sport. Gothenburg Independent. I It! i - j1 T" i r i wiUi local rains tonight and Wed- noveines, go 10 uie uoscon otore. I c- 111. TTT 1. T- J- T .1 .11! nesday. Warmer Wednesday. The -ed!:l c' abI -ei'i-. A J, gence, May 1, 94. "Standing maximum temperature yesterday oom only ,vas the 0ieas;nir si at North Platte was seventy-four that greeted late comers at Cord- degrees, minimum in past twenty-1 ray s theater last evening who came. four hours. fi3 Hftrrpes. at 7 n. m. to see oam J- -Burton and Millie Cf riporppc. Prprtnifnfmn nnnp. - . v . -& xT V: " " 1 comedy-drama -'Si Perkins." The JL. J L IMt OU. llll UUU blitlU VUV. I year ago, tne maximum tempera- bod Hose, sizes 52 to 10, at 10c pair. Every other store asks 20c. Ladios' Fast Black Hose, seamless, 10c a pair. Another lot atoc a pair. Dress Goods Dept. Wo have the latest fall styles in Per sians, Dresdens, Jockenettes and Serges, Henriettas, Ladies' Cloth, etc., etc. Our Grand Offer! Wo furnish a full dress pattern, all trimmings complete, Henrietta or Serge, any color you desire, for S2.G5. Yoa cannot buy these goods for less than 40c per yard. 0 We furnish a full dress pattern of All- Wool Ladies' Cloth, with all trimmings complete, for 2 OS. These goods are sold regularly at 50c per yard. Wo carrv a full lino of the latest Artichokes. It is a sight that does the eve srood. He has in all about twelve acres and the yield will be One ! n rrr vwli ir-1i wno r1r nf frl nnnrf frntn the other and to which was given extra cultivation is especially fine In addition to yield the stalks will produce about 40 tons of feed. The largest field has been used as a hog pasture all summer and the yield is apparently not decreased thereby. The farmer who wants feed for his hogs should plant a patch to Mam moth artichokes. The cost will be but a trifle and the yiel d enor mous. Cozad Tribune. j drosses. your Blankets. We have them in all grades. We can I Tailor TOade Shoes. Our line is strong. Wo have tbo ex clusive agency of C. M. Henderson & Co's Little Red Schoo!-houso Shoes. Dont buy a poor pair when you can get a good pair ior tne same money and guaranteed to you. Tbi3 is a sboe with a record. We carry a largo line of Ladies' and Gents' Furnishing Goods, Carpets and Linoleums, mattings, Floor Oilcloth, Window Shades, etc. audieuce was the largest seen in JtlU.- - . ture was 96 degrees; minimum tem- M,rtl H1-"- tt" uac, lcul Trimmings, Dresden Silks, Feather Bca5 perature, 63 degrees, at a. m. 63 . ,T tt t-:. -:-r r Ai" and Dresden Neckwear to match degrees. Precipitation .22 of an lVe mn 7" , - BkK.Aw7 J4J j Av A. AAA w AAA genuity in working the town with The editor had the pleasure the paper and his countv fair comedv first of the week of lookin at J. B. brass band. The latter, with every Heldenbrand's field of Mammoth I member in comic costume, made an attractive and amusing street parade, aYid gave a concert on Pio neer square that for musical excel lence has not been excelled by any traveling troupe in Seattle. The performance last evening jud ing from the hearty laughter and bursts of applause that greeted the performers throughout the four acts, gave general satisfaction and sent everybody home in a good humor. Mr. Sam J. Burton and Miss Lillie Coleman are clever com- edians ano were ine l ie 01 ine piay. p q ... . . t- k te for Souvenir Tlie musical specialties received j Wo recoived a ar2Q suppiv Q thesa goods many encores, it iioyo s opera j freo Gf ci,arge. house next Friday evening. Our store will be closed Thursday, Sent. 17th, all day until 6:39 p For Friday, Saturday and Monday, Sept. i8th, 19th and 21st, three days only, with every five-dollar purchase of merchandise at our store you will receive a calico dress sm pattern free. With every pair of shoes purchased a pair ot nose given away free. - Special Ottenstein Block. Yours for bargains, The Boston Store, JULIUS PIZER, Prop. Pictures, please present them to give away to our cntomers m.