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About The North Platte semi-weekly tribune. (North Platte, Neb.) 1895-1922 | View Entire Issue (April 30, 1897)
S Tomn and County Jieojs. 2 . C. M. Newton is buildinir a . b -Ji v 12x24 addition to his residence on west Fourth street. C. F. Jennings, the well-known traveling- man, is transacting busi uess and visitinjr friends in town to-day. Judre Grimes and the several locaLattorneys who had been at tending court at Gandv returned home last evening. Chas. Bristol and Will Wolcott came down from Cheyenne last night for the purpose of attending the May party to-night. The family of W. H. Hamilton will arrive from Lexington to-morrow and will occupy the Hammond house on east Fifth street. Get your plants and cut flowers of"W. H. Jones, of Grand Island He will put in enough extra plants to pay express charges Henry "Waltemath will to-morrow move his saloon stock to the room occupied by Win. L and the latter will retire from busi ness. See the 1897 Style Shirt Waists at the Wilcox Dept Store, The two girls who were ar- j rested the early part of the week lor vanrancv. were turned out of 0 the jail this morning and were fur nished tickets to Gothenburg by some of their male admirers. The jrirls left on No. 2. It is a .good rid dance. Jacob Arnold, a well-known resident of Gand returned last nifht from a two months visit in o Indiana and Illinois. Mr. Arnold is feeling very happy, and he has j reason to be, for after fifty years of single blessedness, he was on Tues- dav last united in marriage to a J young lady of Shelby ville, 111. M. B. Crvderman went to Her- WiTkeayow Chamber Sttitf - FOE TJETST DOLLAKS? - I presume you would. We cannot sell you one for that money but you cau purchase a good one for a little more money. We have the finest line of FURNITURE ever shown in the city. Call and see our new Couches and lounges. We have something cheap in an extension table, and our dining room Chairs are the best made for the money. ODD FELLOWS BLOCK. E. B, WARNER ! ureal biaugmer baie- 0 Great Slaughter Sale & at the Jennie Depto Store. $ SHOES! STIOES! The Decatur & Beegle shoe store will be open for business to morrow. For rent Three large rooms over Miltonberger's grocery. Ap ply to Model Clothing- House, The Wilcox Dept. Store will fur nish Barb Wire for S2.4o per cwt. Ed. Sluder, Al Pool and Josh Barraclough bagged forty-two wild ducks near Bratt's ranch a few days ago. Swan Starken is at work dress ing the stone for W. L. Park's new residence, which will be two stories with mansard roof. Sereen Doons, all kinds, at the rXUleo Dept. Store. The luncheon served by the ladies' guild at the Donaldson home last evening1 was well patronized by members of the Episcopal congre- fro 4"i rn Sale of the ajre, Sheriff Miller goes to Well pre cinct to-morrow where he will sell, Beginning to-day, we are going- to give you the greatest Shoe under an order of execution, the stock and farming- implements belonging- to the Van Brocklin ranch. A heavy frost on Wednesday night practically killed the pros pects for a crop on peach and plum trees which- were not protected or covered. It also had some effect on early vegetables. Sweat Pads, both white, and brown and white at the We have determined to close out our entire shoe stock, regardless of cost to make room for other goods. These goods must be sold at once, and ou can get the benefit. LOOK AT OUR PRICES. Our immenpo lino of 80 French Kid Shoes at S3.25, pointed and coin toe. Our 84 French Kid Shoe for 82.75. Our 83.50 Shoo at 82.50. Our 83.00 Shoo at S2.00. Our 82 50 Shoe at 81.50. x An imruenso lino of Shoes that sold at S2 and 82.25, to close at 1.15. In children's shofs wo will sell you the best school shoe, from 8 to 12, at S1.00 per pair. These shoes were formerly SI. 50. Wo will sell you 12 to 2 for 8L15, goods wo sold at S1.75. We give you the same reduction in mon's shoes also. Remember the shoes must be closed out at once, and regard- Wilcox Dept. SHore. less of cost. We will also give you 25 cents worth of tinware free of charge with every dollar's worth you purchase 111 the store, including Dry Goods, Millinery, Carpets, curtains, or with anything mirl a i i r J ts l chased from us The Rennie Department Store. TEACHEHS IN SESSION. The fifth annual meeting of the West Nebraska Educational As sociation convened at Keith's hall this forenoon with about two hun dred and fifty teachers in attend ance, which number will be consid erably increased durinc the day bv shey yesterday with his light wagon th - j f teachers from the -and moved form Hershey to her countrv districts of this count r. father's home Miss Adda Liles. nrw. : Tptptiw PnHnmrr.ri n Miss Lilies was thrown irom a buggy nine weeks ago and injured internally to such an extent that j not until vesterdav was she able to be moved. Nails, 6to 20 d., 4- lbs. for I O cts. at The wilco Dept. Store. The weather forecasts: Fair and warmer to-night; Saturday, fair. The maximum temperature yesterday at North Platte was 9z minimum in past it hours 00; pre- cioitation none. For the same time and period one year ago the maxi mum temperature was 65, minimum the names of the teachers in attend ance, but at the opening ot this morning's session only about one- third of them had registered, and a partial list would not be of much interest to readers. There are, however, representatives from Kim ball, Lodge Pole, Sidney, Ognlalla, Paxton, Elsie, Big Springs, Potter, Grant, Hayes Centre, Palisade and Eddy, in addition to those from the various points in this count'. This forenoon's session opened with the song "America" by a double quartette, the audience lend- 38; at 7 a. m. 41, precipitation trace, ing assistance in a hearty manner . . r I T TT f . 11 1 . The city council ueiu a onei rtev. verner iouowea wiui an m- - .. . . special session last evening, but vocation, and this in turn was fol- did not transact any business of lowed by a very sweet vocal duet by importance. The clerk presented Misses Sorenson and Searle. J. G. a reoort showing the number of dog Beeler delivered a rather brief but - 1 licenses issued and the report was well-worded address of welcome. approved. William Landgraf failed This was followed with papers on to have in an application for liquor educational topics by Mr. Rhodes license, and will not, therefore, en- of Somerset, Miss Chase of Sidney, o-tjo-a ?n cnlonn hn;inf;c. and Mr. Klllen of LrOrin-e Pnlp. UW V W W W V vmwww Q -Bob Ralston, of Willow Island, As The Tribune closed its forms e , . ... was in town yesterday enroute to noon- riuer nonce ot uie meet ing cannot be nven. The programme for this evening's session is a duet by Messrs. Doo little and Bare, invocation bv Rev. Snavely, a drill by the pupils of Miss Buckworth's school, a recita tion by Miss Felt of Wallace, and a Denver with a couple of carloads of hojrs. Bob is a base ball enthus- iast. and is very anxious that North Platte organize a club in order that the club composed of players from Cozad and Willow may have an opportunity to defeat the local players. Try the 3 pair for 85 cents Ladies' Hose at the Wilcos Dept. Store. Frank Wemgand was taken sick a few daTs ago, and yesterdaj Dr. Bedell was called to make an examination of the trouble. The Doctor pronounced it a case of ap pendicitus, and assisted by a physi cian irom Denver who was visiting in the city, he performed an opera tion last evening. This foreuoon the patient was resting as easy as could be expected. North Platte is honored to-day by the presence of over two hun dred Western Nebraska school teachers, and The Tribune trusts their brief stay will be both intruc tive and pleasant. The average school teacher is an earnest and conscientious worker, and is de serving of greater reward and praise than is usually accorded therrr by the school patrons. None of us fully realize to what great ex tent the teacher shapes the future life of the child. Buy your Team Harness of the Wilcox Dept. Store. Capt W. C. Henry, of Fair mont, past department commander of the G. A. R., has acceped an in vitation to deliver the address in this city on Memorial Day, which this year will be held on Saturday, May 29th. Captain Henry is one of the most able speakers in Ne braska and the local post is to be congratulated upon having-secured such an eloquent speaker tor that day. The exercises tor Memorial Day will be published in these col umns in the near future. Chancellor McLean, of the State- University, arrived in the city to-day and will deliver a lec ture at Keith's Hall this evening, before the members of Western Nebraska Educational Association. Buggies for sale at very low prices by Joseph Hershey. The grand march which the or chestra' will render at the May party this evening- was composed by Prof. Garlichs and is called the "B. of Iy. E. March." It is dedi- Arthur Hoaglaiid went to Omaha cated to Alvin Poole and is a very oa this mornig's train. pretty piece of music. Dr. C. V- Bedell transacted busi- BliV VOUf Stl'aW HatS ness in Denver the early part of the Of the WilCGX Dept. Store That proposed soring bicvele n. .Kiooa has returned meet unrfpr flip nnshicoe rF irOm a VlSlt Wltll llPr nnrontcm.CJ -KT1A T574. Wl 1 1 in vj.u- mm c&l uec:iuit:ii beenis 10 nave "Y ri;ri n.inn;n " ti : i l. uivu ii-uuiiim. ll is clIIUUSL shameful to have one of the best guest, ot her grand-daujrhter Mrs. tracks in the state and not have iNewell Burritt p!f?ffi!f1!f1tri!F1tF1!F!ffn!nif!tr!trnffHri!f!!fnf11F1!fnf1ff1!f1!f11F1!fnf1!f11f1!f1fF1!f11fnf!1tfflg i HAVE YOU HEARD 1 SOMEBODY KICK? 1 IE Yre expect you have, but it was our competitors, and not our customers. s Our customers never kick, because they know we are saving them money. zs c -THIS PEOYES IT: mm J zs Motion Dept. 3 spools of thread for 10c 3 spools of crochet cotton 10c Elastic tape lc per yard Elastic cord lc per yard Cotton tape lc a roll Ladies vests 3 for 10c Hump books and oyes,2 cards for 5c Buttermilk soap 5c a bar Ladies' mitts 8c a pair Cloth window shades 25c Hardware Dept. Army axle crease, 2 boxes for 15c Nails, 6 to 20 d, 4 pounds for. .lCc .Granite teakettle 85c No. 8 galvanized vaeh boiler. . .95 Western washers $3.00 Brads, 3 papera for 10c Carpet tacks, 2 barrels for 5c ?sx3 inch bolts lc each Q " " " " 2c " )x4K" " 2c " Jx9K" " 3c xM " " 5c " Wo carry every sizo machine bolt made. Harness Dept. Line snaps 2 and 3c Breast snaps 5c Ha mo staples 2 for 5c Hame clips .2 for 5c Cock eyes 5o Tug buckles 4c Hame straps 10c Bridles 50c inch lace leather 6c ?s inch lace leathor 4c Thong sewed leather collars, $1.25 Team Harness Harness Leather Valve Leather E No goods allowed to leave the house on trial without having been paid jgj for. One price and that for cash only. If you are not satisfied with our goods fj IE after taking them home, bring them back and get your money. 3 THE WILCOX DEPARTMENT STORE g NORTH PLATTE, NEBRASKA. r iiuiiuiiiiuiuaiiuiuuiuiiuiuuisuiuuiujiiiuiiuiiiuiiuiuikisuikiuiuiiiiuiuiuiujiuiiiaiu Personal Mention, j week. Mrs W. anv racing- events. Mrs. J, B. Jeter, who has been visiting- in the west, is expected home to-nig-ht. John Quinn, of Perry, Iowa, is the g-uest of his brother Joseph Ouinn, of this city. Miss May Hampton, of Ogalalla, 28 has been visiting friends in town this week. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Keen returned last evening from a visit with their son in Omaha. F. -E. Bullard attended the state The Wilcox Dept. Store Sells You: Express Agent McGovern 'es terday moved his household effects to his new home on west Fourth street. John Tighe will soon let a con eiffht 20 inch Screen Wire 24 1; 30 32 36 K (. K 11 (( II 11 II 7 cents per yard 5) - 10 - 11 - 12 - 12 - 13K - 15 Either Green or Black u iC 1 u ft l( a lecture on the Common Srlinnl Svs. w I TT7J 1 , , tern by Chancellor McLean of the "cuucsUdy "'S r j t i-r . . I iVT J T i t --r- orate university. ' auu irs. . 1. jNorton are enjoying a visit from a party of Postmaster Clair was up town yesterday for the first time since he had his ler- broken nenrlv n commandery of the Knights Temp- month ago. The injured limb is lar at Lincoln vesterdav. : : 1. -n j iuiuiuwu iduiuiy, ttiuu"ii it win Miss Alice Barraclough, of Lara- yet be some time before Mr. Clair mie, wyo., is visiting her brother Fred Barraclough and family. Charley Whalen came in from Cripple Creek, Col., vesterdav hale and hearty. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Minshall, who had been visiting in Denver tor a week, returned home this morning-. Mrs. 1m. McCabe and sister, wlm had been visiting friends in Omaha for a couple of weeks, returned home can discard crutches. Buy your Ice Cream Freezers at the Wilcox Dept. Store. They handle the White Mountain, the best on earth, Two brothers named Fletcher, livinfif Fox Creek, became in volved in a quarrel a few da-s ago, and one broke a irun over the other's head, inflicting quite a wound. The one injured has brought suit against the other and S F2 WEDDING n i 0 PRESENTS. 3fte are showing a fine line of goods suitable for wedding presents. The stock includes many articles too many to mention in this space. If you are in search of some thing in this line, and do not know just what you want, visit our store and perhaps we can assist you in the selection. HARRY DIXON, JEWELER. Frank Lawrence will about the first of June move his family to his farm west of Hershey. Poultry Netting 1-2 cent a square foot at the Wilcox Dept. Store, the. case will probably be heard in Justice Sullivan's court to-day. friends who are enroute to Syracuse, N. Y., from a trip to California. naiu omuil Ol i'axtOll, IS the guest of friends in town, com at LClestern masher's $3 the Wileo Dept. Store. A. S. Fletcher and son, of Well precinct, chanred with assaulting a ing down for the purpose of attend- Mr. Harnish, were up before Judge ing the Engineers' May Party. Ray yesterday. The assault was H. S. White returned Tuesday made during prayer meeting at a night from his trip to Hiawatha, school house on March 2d. The Kansas. Mrs. White will continue case was tried before Justice John her visit at that point for a couple son, of Wellfleet, who found the de fendants guilty, whereupon the lat ter took an appeal to the district courtgiving an appeal bond. This bond was rejected by the clerk of the court on account of irregular ities and the case was begun anew Judge Kays court, lue jury ot weeks. Miss A'ellie Donahue and brother Clark, who were called here by the death of their aunt Mrs. Warren Lloyd, returned to Cleveland, Ohio, this morning. in all found the defendants guilty and the Dept, "Judge imposed a fine of twenty dol lars and costs on each. Ladies' Kid Gloves, kinds, at the Wilco Store. W. E. Hitchcock, of Omaha, Don't forget they sell state agent of the Liverpool, -Lon- Queen City Hats for $2.00 every hat warranted at the don & Globe Insurance Co., trans acted business in town to-day. CUTTING AND FITTING. Mrs. H. L. Walsh will do cutting and fitting at her residence on East Fifth street. bicycling J 1 1 1 1 1 1 I zzzz j-" j j j I j j i' l L L I. L L. - L L L I, L . L .a. L L. L. CABLED FIELD and HCG FENCE, 24 in. to 58 in. high; CABLED POULTRY FENCE, 24 in. to 63 in. high. STEEL VEB PJCKET LAWN FENCE, 18 in. to SO in. high. STEEL WIRE FENCE BOARD and ORNAMENTAL STRIP. Steel Posts, Steel Rail, Steel Cates and Steel Tree, Flower and Tomato Guards. We manufac ture a full line of Wire Fencing, Cates and Posts, and solicit your patronage. Catalogue De Kalb JQQ Hjgh Dq KaIb jj, - For Sale by The Wilcox Department Store. Wilcox Dept. Store. One way interest in might be revived in North Platte would be to have a road race some time next month. In order that all might see such a race without loss of time or cost of money we would suggest that the course be from the Pacific Hotel west on Front street to Maple.south on Maple to Second, east on Second to Cotton wood, north to Front, thence west to place of be ginning. Six, rounds over this course would make about ten miles. We believe that prizes for such a race could easily be secured, and that there would be no lack of rid ers. By having the course in town everybody would turn out to seethe nder, and much enthusiasm would result. tract for erecting a two room ad dition to his residence on West Sec ond street. The poles for the telephone line were received yesterdaj-, after having been delayed a couple o weeks in transit. The Wilcox Dept. Store wil this season handle the McConnick binder twine, having- already con tracted for a supply. W e are requested to announce that a fanners' institute will be held at Gairfield on Saturday. May 22d. FulPparticulars will be given later. The Engineers' May Party wil be held at the opera house this evening. The concert preceding the dancing will begin at o'clock sharp. Lace Curtains at the Wilcox Dept. Store. In some of the counties hi the east part of t lie state about fifty TAr -fkti f nf ("nil wlifn- i Iipinn plowed under on account of the poor stand. Prof. Taylor, of the State Uni versify, will deliver a lecture on Mexico at Keith's hall to-morrow evening at eight o'clock. The pub lic is cordially invited to attend Snaring lish . is a favorite pastime these days with men who are not rushed with work. A part7 of three "lassoed" forty pounds of suckers in White Horse creek a day or two ago. Window Shades, all qual ities, at the Wilcox Dept. Store. Quite a number of 3-oung people drove out to the Cody ranch Tues day evening and tendered Finley Goodman a surprise party. The participants report an exceptionall' pleasant evening. - All members of the A. O. U. W. and Degree of Honor are requested to meet at the hall at 10:15 Sunday forenoon and proceed in a body to the Lutheran church, where a spec ial sermon will be delivered by Rev. Foulk. Burton Lambert and Allen Red mond have begun the publication of the High School Item, a neat little publication devoted to the gossip and events ;of the school rooms. The boys should be encouraged in their undertaking. Eagle Bicycles, 1897 model, Gent's S39.50, Ladies' $40.50. At The Wilcox Dept. Store. Since Charley Robs had the hirsute appendage removed from his face, his most intimate friends look twice before they recognize him. His countenance virtually es tablishes the. fact that he is of Celtic origin.1 4 The reputation of North Platte is still spreading. J. E. Evans had a letter yesterday from a financial aent asking if North Platte would build a new school house this year. and if so, would bonds be voted. Mr. Evans says he learns that there is a demand for certain class es of Nebraska securities. J. F. Ga'nson, late of Lodge Pole, is now putting in fine shapea ten acre tract, he recently purchased of W. L. Park just south of town and will raise vegetables on a large scale. Air. Sanson is an exper Saw The Air 8hip. The irrepressible airship has again been seen floating over North Platte. It was one evening the early part of the weelc that Colonel Gantt, while enroute home, saw the aerial vehicle floating or flying westward with its tri-colored lights. The Colonel first saw the ship when taking a drink of water at the Spruce street fountain, and we are confident that there was nothing in the water which would distort the Colonel's vision. The Colonel not only saw the ship, but he called the attention of several others to it. They watched it until it had disap peared from sight. See the Wilcox Dept. Store before you buy refrigerators. They will handle THE SI BERIA, THE BEST MADE. MAY "WEATHEE. From data compiled by Observer Piercy for twenty-two years past it is learned that the mean temper ature for May has averaged 58 de grees, the warmest May being that of 1836 and the coldest in 1892. The highest May temperature was 07 degrees on May 27, 18S5. and the coldest 25 degrees on May 2d, 1S89, The average date of the last "kill in g" frost is May 9th. The aver- ,age precipitation for the month is 2.65 inches. The greatest rainfall in any May was in 18S8 when it amounted to 4:93 inches; and the least one-third of an inch in 1894. Railroad Happenings Supt. of Motive Power McConnell and Master Mechanic Manning- oc cupied a special car on No. Hast evening". A thirty car train of sheep passed tusi jcsiciuajf, una jasc nigut a train of cattle came through from Laramie. As evidence of increasing freight traffic on the Union Pacific, an ad ditional train crew was put on the Second district yesterday. Hi Smith left this morning- for Kansas City to visit his brother, and from there will go to Port Arthur, Texas. Engineer Langdon is following the example of engineer Hartman and will devote some of his spare time tolookingaftera'small apiary. A tram of ninety-one cars of gravel came in from the west yes terday. The gravel train of the future will probably be an even hundred cars. Fred Hartman goes out on the No. 3 run to-night in place of Don Davis, who will extract about ten dollars worth of fun out of the En gineers' May Party. A girl was born Wednesday to Mr. and Mrs. Andy Johnson, of the Third ward. Gentlemen buy your Shirts Wil- i and 1 Tn ripri7n y- of fVie rri . i i i. i . i . . , ,1 KMU uiiu j. ue iiiiruest veiocnv auaineu oy ai -p. , 0, ,T , ( .. 1 cox Dept. Store. on May 22, 1877. Buy your Rubber Hose of The Wilcox Dept. Store. They handle nothing but guranteed quality. A GLOBE TE0TTER. Wm. F. Jurgens, a big husky German bicyclist, was a caller at this ofiiCe Wednesday. He is the advance agent of Frank S. Colburn, the Yankee tourist, who is "inakinsr tour of the world on foot. Jurgens rides ahead and makes dates for Colburn, who delivers lec- ures in the towns through which le passes in order to make travel- ng expenses. Owing to the fact that the May Party will be held this evening Jurgens could not se cure a date for Colburn, who will arrive in town this evening. Col burn left New York City Sept. ISth, and averages about twenty miles per day. He is due at the Paris ex position in 1900. He will write a ooox uescrioing ins travels, ana in this way expects lobe recompensed for his time and trouble. Both he and Jurgens have had pretty hard work to secure sufficient money to pay their expenses, and often Jur gens says he eats but one meal a dav. ienced gardener. Next season he will supply our people with vege tables much earlier than they have been getting them. The Wilcox Dept. Store sells Leather in any width strip you want. v Boston Rabbet Hose 12 1-2 cents a foot at the "Mileosd Dept. Stote. Farmers in Lincoln county are busy this week planting corn, of which there will be an unusually large acreage. Smoke Wright's Royal Sports and Havana Rose5-cent cigar. Cattle and hogs have been drop ping in price for a week or so past. At South Omaha yesterday fat hogs sold at $3.80. Best grade Harness Oil, in! bulk, 60 cents a gallon at Wilcox Dept. Store. The base ball season has opened and people of the city natur ally look to "Anse" Haley to get a team out on the dia.nond. How about the prospect, 'Anse?" Lost In the west part of town a pair ot gold eye glasses with Our veteran pike fishers, Messrs. Sawyer and Pitt, are get ting ready for the season's cam paign. Last year they were very successful, and they will be equally so this year. Lost On Tuesday afternoon at Locust street railroad crossing an endgate to a Studebaker wagon and a sack of corn, with N. B. on sack. Finder will please leave same at North Side barn. Buy youv Overalls of thei Wileox Dept. Store. The Hershey Review completed its first year of existence this week; Colonel Brooks has given the peo ple of Hershey a newsy local paper and we trust the Review may con tinue to live and flourish. Oran McCrary, who went to Omaha recently to be treated for a tumor in the stomach at the Pres byterian hospital, departed from there the last of the week for his home in Keosauqua, Iowa.in about the same condition as when he left here. His wife left this place Mon day morning for there. His many friends in this community are hop ing for his speedy recovery. Her shey Review. YOB WILL NEED THE fi1 iii 11-inch Lister Share, solid cast OOcts lG-inch Li-tcr Share, solid cast Sl'.Oo 11-inch Lister Share crucible $1.05 With very little labor will fit anv lister except jungle anu iinpgood. Hapgood phares at same prices. 14-inch Plow Share, solid cast,.... Tacts 10- inch Plow Share, solid cast 85cta 11- inch Plow Share, crucible, double s-hin 92cts lG-inch Plow Share, crucible, double shin ; si.oo Cultivator Shovels, crucible steel, 42 cents each. Cultivator Shovel Points 7 and 8 cents Plow Points 8 and 9 cents. Landslide Points 18 and 20 cents. Also have a lino of Carriage and wagon wood. WILCOX DEPT. STORE, NORTH PLATTE, NEB. chain attached. Finder suitably rewarded same to Mrs. R. R. will be by returning Hine. FOR SALE. 1897 crop of hay on east half of sec 33, all of sec. 35, in twp. 14, and and sees. 1 and 3 in twp. 13, all in range 32, and sec. 21, twp. 13, range 28, in Lincoln county, Nebraska. Send bids to Con." TV. Lloyd, Gothenburg, Nebraska.