Local News in Brief.
Tlie assessors will bold tlicir an
nual meeting- at the court house on
Tuesday.
Rumors of weddings after East
er begin to float around and some
of them seem to have BOtne founda
tion. Eugene Picard has purchased
from W. S, Pcniston a lot, in Block
twelve of Pcniston's Addition and
will soon erect a residence thereon.
Several of the city teachers are
planning to attend the meeting of
the nationsl educational associa
tion which will be held in Charles
ton, S. C.
Quite a good many acres of wheat
were put in during the early part of
the week and the farmers area unit
in declaring that the ground is in
prime condition for planting.
Joseph Schatz has commenced
building a very cozy little cottage
on the lot just west of his residence
and Dame Rumor says that it ib
intended for a post-Easter bride.
The Wilcox Department Store
having granted its cashier. Miss
Anna Von Goctz, leave of absence
from June 1st to September desires
a lady to fill the position during
that time.
Wc have some fine bulls for sale.
Lovki,ani & Bekh.
The Senior Class has commenced
work on the class play which it in
tends to present during commence
ment week. It is Bomewhat more
elaborate tnan any which haye
previously been given.
A. E. Soderquist. who was cap
tain of Co. A of the Second regi
ment when it was in service during
the Cuban war, was in town yester
day interviewing the merchants on
Uchalf of R. Coddington & Son and
visiting with his old comrades.
General house work neatly per
formed;, clean wall paper on the
wall, carpets and rugs, and all
kinds of house cleaning. Tele
phone North Side Grocery,
John L. Jones.
Goose and duck hunters are ve,ry
plentiful now-a-dayB rather more
so. judging from the game bags
which are brought back, than the
geese and ducks. Occasional in
stances arc reported of phenomenal
results but they arc few aud far
between.
Quite a number of local sports
will accompany the Buffalo Bill gun
club to Grand Island tomorrow
and assist them in bringing home
the snoils. The club expects to
follow in the footsteps of the illus
trious fellow townsman for whom
it is named aud outshoot all of its
competitors.
What about your Shirts? Selling
Elgin.Wilson Bros., Gold and Sil
ver, McDonald's, Ideal, Wachusetts
brands. Silk fronts as low as 50
cents. See them,
Star Cwthino House.
The MisscB RebhatiBen will have
an opening at their studio on the
second iloor of Rennic'a store
today aud tomorrow. Hand painted
souvenirs will be given to all who
attend the opening. The studio
will also be open In the evenings,
An exhibit of nunils' work will be
made.
The receipts at the
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Young Men's Suits.
We give extra care and attention to this
line because of the increasing demand
every season for long pants suits in ages
from 12 to 20 years old. We never have
any trouble in pleasing a customer when
lie looks at our stock in this department.
Customers are very seldom satisfied be
cause the majority of firms carry but a
small line and very few patterns that are
desirable, deeming this an unimportant
part of their line.
We have always a great va
riety and can satisfy you fully
throughout the year in the
choice selection of patterns.
Threo suits nro mndo with tho snmo enro nnd stylo cqunl to tlio
mon's suits. Young men nnd boys of this ago tiro very pnrtlculnr, nnd
In buying tliceo sizes from us you nro euro to got tho correct stylos nnd
tho donondnblo goods. Our stock covers Ion- priced nnd medium grndo
ns wolf ns hotter qunlity, nnd wo gunrnnteo tho low pneo nnd medium
grndo to bo cqunl to tho best goods in ovory pnrtlculnr. Whntovor is
tho most dceirnblo nnd tho best thnt tnlontcnn procuro to put tho suit
together to ninko it resist wonr nnd tenr Is utilized, nnd tho perfect
boys' suit wo soil clonrly shows tho result
$3, S3.60, $4, $4.60, $6, $6, $7.60, $8, $9
and $10 are the range of prices,'
ONE PRICE AND PLAIN FIGURES.
STAR CLOTHING HOUSE,
W. A. VOLLMEB, Proprietor.
Across the street from old location.
THIS YEAR
mm WE HAVE THE LARGEST
Y STOCK OP
I WALL PAPER
EL Ever brought to North Platte.
21 Prices from 10 cents per double
p roll up ....
C. M. Newton.
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station, which showed a falling off
Monday owincr to the fact that a
number of the farmers hud been un
prepared for the sudden spell of
warm weather and allowed the milk
to sour, increased to quite an ex
tent Wednesday and were in cxccsb
of the normal receipts.
Fousauj: Thirty head of fine
cattle ten head are milch cows,
balance young slock. Tliey may
be seen at J no. II. Jcukiu's farm.
For prices inquire of J. J. Myers or
Jno, II. Jenkins.
Col. Cody, his daughter Irmaaud
a number of friends enjoyed a rab
bit hunt in the vicinity of Lamp
luglfa lake -Wednesday. As a
number of the party were amateurs
there wub more sport than rabbits
as a result of the chase. As there
are quite a number ot good hounds
owned hero, rabbit nnd- coyote
chaBes arc gaining a good many
enthusiastic devotees.
Each member of the boy's club of
the Church of Our Saviour in the
possesBor ot a very unique pair of
link cuff bntlonB. They are made
of buttons taken from the clonics
of captured Spanish prisoners and
bars made of the iron cable which
was on the battleship Maine. John
WnUer was the thouchtful donor of
these .unique souvenirs. The boys
Mrs. M. J. Newman went to
Julesburg Wednesday afternoon to
visit her daughter, Mrs. O. S. Hum
berstoue.
A wee young lady took up her
abode at the county attorney's resi
dence Wednesday afternoon much
to the joy of Mr, and Mrs. Ridgcly.
Rev. R. Randolph has decided
that he will not accept the Bert-
rand and Loomis appointments
but will remain here and retain
charge of th'iB circuit. At present
he is conducting revivals at Her-bhey,
For Rent: Furnished room,
with bath.
Mrs. Edith Gantt.
The declamatory contest for the
mini U of the hiirh school will be
held at Lloyd's opera house Fridav
evening, March 30th. Two of the
merchants, C. M. Newton and C. S
Cliuton have very kindly donated
prizeB winch will be presented to
the winners. The first prize is a
set of J. Fenimore Cooper's works
separator ami the second prize is a gold ring
The winners in this contest will
compete with those from other
high schools ut a district contest
to be held Here April 4OM1.
Dr. C. V. Bedell was in Lexing
ton yesterday attending the Dins
more trial.
Andrew Hawkins, who was
found guilty of the murder of Thos.
Jausen and sentenced to the peni
tentiary for life, haB appealed to
the Bupreme court for a reversal of
the decision of the trial court.
The question ot the new Mason
tc building came up lor discussion
in the meetings which were held
this week both of the Blue Lodge
and Chapter. The committee
which was appointed to make a
report on the best method of ar
ranging the necsBary financial pre
liminaries rendered its report. A
plan was formulated whereby a
building which will be first class
in every respect will be erected and
the necessary business in con
nection with it will be handled in a
less cumbersome manner than if
all thiuirB in connection with the
building had to be acted upon by
each Masonic body. The plan will
probably be adopted. Everything
in connection with the proposed
building is being handled in a very
careful and conservative manner in
order that there may be no oppor
Utility for future trouble.
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i lhe INew shoes
An assembling horo now of tho new 1900
Shoe stylos. Ready when you arc.
All havo embodied in them every feature
essential to satisfactory Shoes leather
quality skillful making style character.
MEN'S TANS
Two styles are here in Mon's Tans that are
worthy of special notice as follows:
Vesting Top VJci,
A very drersy Shoo in n mo
dlum too alylc; ban a prettily
lluurvd silk vesting ton of wood
quality ecxm, smooth finished
uppor niooit, uooiiyonr
Hcwmi mm, won
rolnforeod nt heel
osanfy points..,.
3.00
Russia Call
in tho dov Kngllili too with
perforated tips, linn plump
woijiht slnulo colo, Ocodyuar
wolt sowed, strong canvas liti
inu, woll ecloctod uppor stock
of medium trtn Color, smooth,
Korvicoauio nnu
will tnlto n bril
liant polish .... .
;nn, milium
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People and Events, ij
Mrs. J. B. Scanlan is expected
home tonight from her brief Omaha
yisit.
Sam Richards is home from a
business trip to Chicago and other
cities.
C. A. Diamond was making his
periodical call on North Platte
merchants yesterday.
Mrs. D. S. Beatty expects to leave
to-night for an extended visit at
Chicago and other eastern points,
Mrs. Roy Brobst isexpected here
from Iowa next month to visit her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Mc-Grew.
Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Roth and Mr.
and Mrs. J, F. Clabaugh spent
Tuesday evening in Hcrshey as the
guests of friends.
J. C. Norton will return tonight
from Omaha. His wife who is tak-
11 g medical treatment will remain
there a week longer.
Chas. M. Highsmith arrived from
Omaha yesterday morning. He ex
pects to accompany the gun club to
Grand Island tomorrow.
County Superintendent Thoelcckc
will return this afternoon from a
tour among the schools in the
southern part of the county.
Paul Charlton came up from
Omaha yesterday morning to look
after some legal business in con
nection with the Keith estate.
Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Fikes and
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Tracy expect
to attend the funeral of the late
Blake Howard at Grand Island,
W. B. Millard came up from
Omaha Tuesday afternoon to de
vote a few days to his duties as
administrator of the Keith estate.
Mrs. Chas. Hendy returned Wed
nesday morning from Council
Bluffs where she went to attend the
funeral of the late Mrs. Joe Bush.
Everett Evans, who came home
from the university to attend his
grandfather's funeral, will return
to Lincoln tomorrow to resume his
studies.
Mr. and Mrs. W. R. McKcen, jr.,
are expected home tonicht, the
former has been in Terre Haute
and the latter has been spending a
few days in Omaha.
Mrs. J. J. Halligau returned
Tuesday afternoon from Omaha
where she had been at the hospital
for several weeks. She has practi
cally regained her health.
Col. W. F. Cody expects to leave
in about a week for the east tocom
plete the organization of the Wild
West show for the coming season
He expects to open the season at
New York City.
W. A. Vollmcr is expected back
tomorrow from a visit at various
points in the east. During his
absence he spent a short time at
West Baden taking a course o
treatment at the springs which
proved very beneficial.
Have you heard about Dinins
& Rowbottom's Brotherhood Gloves
union made goods, fireproof warp
threads. Price 50 cents, 75 cents
$1 and $1.25: all styles. See them
Star Clothing House,
Lieut. Douglas and a detail fron
Co. E went to Brady yesterday to
assist at the funeral of the late
Alviu E. Elder who vlied while on
duty witli the Third Infantry
the Philippines.
Miss Ethel Allen left yesterday
morning lor (Jlucago to take up
active work m the Salvation Army
there.
NOTICE OF ELECTION.
Yellow Front Shoe Store,
Geo. M. Graham, Mgr.,
Tivaa DnnrH flmiili nf "P ft htai. w.u
I, John Bratt, mayor of the city
of JNortli riatte, Nebraska, by
virtue of the power in me vested
do hereby proclaim that on Tucs
day, April ., rJOU. an election wi
be Held in tlie city of North Platte,
for tlie purpose of electing the fo
lowing odicere:
one Mayor,
One Clerk,
One Treasurer,
One City Engineer,
One Councilman First Ward,
One Councilman Second Ward,
One Councilman Third Ward.
Two Members of the Board of
Education of the School District of
the City of North Platte,
The polling places at sucli elec
lion will be as follows:
First. Ward, at the F.rst Ward
Hose House,
Second Ward, at the Second Ward
Hose House,
Third Ward, nt the Third Ward
Hose House.
The polls at said election will be
opened at 9 o'clock a. m. and re
111 n in open until 0 ocioch p, m. ot
said day.
Uivcn under my uanu tins i6n
day of March, 1900.. .
Wall Paper.
We are showing an' exceptionally" fine line of
Wall Paper of the newest designs. If you
you contemplate papering your house, call
and sec our stock. We can suit you in both
style and price.
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E. B. WARNER.
Every Day is &
Bargain Day
At Ramie's .
This statement is borne out by those who
have inspected our goods and learned our
prices. Spring goods have commenced to
come in, and we'll tell you all about them
in a few days.
RENNIE'S, RENNIE'S-
14-inch Blank Lister Lay, Reg
ular Pattern $1.05
16-inch Blank Lister Lay, Reg
ular Pattern 1.W
14-inch Blank Lister Lay, Hap
good 1.05
16-inch Blank Lister Lay, Hap-
good
14-inch Plow Lay 1.10
16-inch Plow Lay 1.25
14-inch Finished Lister Lays
to lit Cauton, Jolm Deere or
Eagle Listers 1.75
Cultivator Shovels each 45c,
per set Lo
Wilco DepWtnjBnfc jStor'e,
Card of Thanks.
I wish to extend my sincere
thanks to all of the friends who ex
tended so many kindnesses at the
time of the illness and death of my
wife.
J. E. Bush.
Mrs. S. L. Smith, who had been
up here on business, returned to
her home in Maxwell yesterday
morning,
Gus Hauler's genial countenance
was visible in town this week. Gus
is very enthusiastic over the pre
sent crop prospects.
Wanted Chickens, Turkeys,
Geese, Ducks and Pigeons.
McCuixough & Carter.
Mrs. Mary J, Whitmore, who
bad been spending several weeks
here visiting her daughter, Mrs.
Nichols, returned to her home in
Gibbon Wednesday morning.
Special price on one, two
and three inch pipe.
Job. Hershey.
One of Lincoln county's old
soldiers was wondering the other
day why it was that if Congress
man Neville was such a friend of
the old soldiers he should be ab
sent Friday when the pension bills
were up ior consideration.
For Rent: Thirteen hundred
acreB laud, south side South Platte
river. Part hay land, part under
cultivation and part pasture.
Cultivated land under south side
ditch. Water goes with land. Will
rent the whole tract for $400 per
annum.
F. E. BUIitiARD.
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$ To Reliable Permanent
$ Citizens:
We will be pleased to carry your account thirty days and
will guarantee you as good service and values as you can
get at the CASH STORE, where they do not know you
S when you do not have the cash. Please bear these facts
3 in mind when placing your grocery order.
5 XXXX Coffee 2 pounds for 25 cents
Arbuckle Coffee 2 pounds for 25 cents
Lion Coffee 2 pounds for .25 cents
King Bee Coffee per pound ,14 cents
Bogota Coffee per pound 18 cents
S Morning Glory Patent Flour $1.00 per Back
g Fancy Comb Honey '. 15c per lb
Fancy Cream Cheese 15c per lb
Kerosene Oil .16c per gal
$2 Cream of Wheat per pkg 15c
5 Shreded Wheat Biscuit 2 pkgs 25c
t2 Sacks Table Salt for 05c
,. Heintz Chow Chow , 20c per qt
Diamond C Soap , 9 bars for 25c
Sea Foam Soap , . .10 bars for 25c
Mirror G'oss Starch , 5c per lb
3 No. 1 Lamp Chimneys 5c each
No. 2 Lamp Chimney.., 10c 3 for 25c
3 Mantles for Gas Lamp x 15c each
Chimneys for Gas Lamps 10c each
3 Chapman Oat Meal, in bulk 8 lbs for 25c
Western Salt 140 lb sack 85c
S Western Salt 2 sacks 280 lbs, equal to 1 bbl $1.65
Full Standard Tomatoes ; ..10c per can
Full Standard Corn 3 cans for 25c
-3 Fancy Early June Peas.. .. 2 cans for 25c
Horse Shoe Tobacco. .. ; 45c per plug
Standard Navy 35c per plug
Battle Ax 35c per plug
2: American Eagle . . . , ....,..,,...,,... t , , ,25c per plucr
On Time Yeast i f. u ,. n .1 ,. ., f , . ..2 packages for 5c
Yeast Foam. 4.,....,t 2 packages for 5c
Our customers tell us that Morning Glo'ry Flour is tlie
best sack of Flour they can get for one dollar per sack,
Inspect our lines of Queensware aud Graniteware, the
most complete in the city at right prices.
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IV. Dewey Street. Telephone No. 27. NORTH PLATTE.
THE HUB GROCERY CO.,
JOllr. VV&TTi MhyoTi
