SIXTEENTH YEAR.
NORTH PLATTE, NEBRASKA, TUESDAY, APRIL 3, 1900.
NO. 20.
YOUR EASTER EGGS
should be choice and fresh laid for
breakfast, and your Easter dinner
be provided with all the tempting
relishes and delicacies that the ap
petite craves after its lenten fast,
and at no place in North Platte
will you secure these with so much
certainty of their purity, superiori
ty, freshness and high grade excel
lence, and at as low a price, as at
RUSH & MURRAY'S.
I PAINTS.
A FULL LINE OF
John W. Masury's
Celebrated Paint
ON SALE AT.
I Davis5 Hardware Store. g
When you get ready to paint your house,
call on us and let us sell you first-class g
Paint at reasonable prices.
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fresh and as represented.
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Edison's Phonograph
Better than a Piano, Organ, or Mtuio Box, for it sings And talks as well as plays, and
don't cost as much. It reproduces thomusicof any instrument band or orchestra tells
Stories and sings tho old familiar hymns as well as tho popular songs it is nl wayq ready.
Trices, 17 .W to fiuu.w. ttco mat Mr, jcaison s signature is on every machine Cata-
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loguea of all dealers, or NATIONAL.
Ave, New York.
O. F. IDDINQ8
I-i-u.nn."ber, Coal
Yards and Elevators at
North Platte, Neb.,
Sutherland, Neb.,
Julesburg, Colorado.
NORTH FLATTE MILLS,
(C. R 1UDINQS.)
Manufacturer ol
HIGH AND MEDIUM GRADE FLOUR
BRAN AND OHOP PEED.
Order by telephone from Newton's Book Store.
i North Platte Pharmacy.
jfc We aim to handle the heat grades of goods jfc
Sell everything at reasonable prices, and
warrant all goods to be just as represented,
Declamatory Contost.
The annual high school declam
atory contest was held at Lloyd's
opera house Friday evening. It
was one of the best contests which
has ever been held, all of the con
testants giving very interesting
selections and giving them in 'a
very cntcitaining manner. The
judges were Supt. Morey, of the
Kearney schools, G. A. McDill, the
R. R. Y. M. C. A. secretary, and
Miss Heywood. The hrst prize
was awarded to Miss 'Mary B. Sul
livan, who had a dramatic selec
tion; the second to Miss Bessie
Piuney, who had an oratorical se
lection; and the third to J no. Mc
Nicol, who also had a an oratorical
selection. Among others who re
ceived high markings from the
judges were Miss Sadie Bakewcll
and Willie Vcrner. Miss Sullivan's
marking was 91, Miss Flnney's88Jj,
and Jno. McNicol's 884. The first
prize was a very handsomely bound
set of J. Fenimorc Cooper's works
donated by C, M. Newton and the
second prize was a very dainty
ring which was given by C. S. Clin
ton. The winners will represent
the high school in the district contest.
Devil's Auction.
Chas. H. Yale's "Ferevcr Devil's
Auction" which plays an engage
ment at Lloyd's Tuesday evening,
April 10th, like Tennyson's brook
seems destined to go on forever.
Manager Yale seems to have made
a clean sweep in the "Devil's Auc
tion" this year and offers more new
features and faces than ever before.
Among the notable new members
are James A. Keiruan, a most
unctions comedian, singer and
dancer, who will make his bow as
Toby," the transformed donkey;
Mhs Sadie Stephens, a very clever
impersonator of boy's parts aud
who possesses a sweet voice and
charming figure, will appear as
Carlos," the handsome and dash
ing nero ot the spectacle; while
Miss Lcla Iluttou, a pretty and
piquant interpreter of ingenue
parts will appear for the first time
as the persecuted heroine ''Made
line." Miss Kittte Nice, a stat
uesque English beauty, has been
engaged for the part of "Chrystal-
ihe," the fairy protectress. A lim
ited number of old favorites have
been retained, amonc whom arc
Miss Madge Terra ncc, who will
this year appear for the first time
as the wiclced 'Count Fortune."
W. II. Lorclla, a standard favorite,
will essay the part of ''Pcrc An-
doche," while Geo. Rene, whose
marvelous antics are well known to
all lovers of the acrobatic and
pantomimic art, has been engaged
to portray the peculiarities of
"Chaos" the little devil. Siguor
Romeo has arranged three new
ballet divcrtisements for Manager
Yale uder the titles of "The Festi
val Fantastique" lor the first act,
'The Feast of the Madarins" for
the second act aud for the third act
an absolute novelty in a diverttse
ment of local color entitled Les
Danse de Sousa,' which depicts in
pantomine and typical costuming
the successes of the March King,
bouda'B "KlCapitan." 'Kiiiir Cot-
ton," "Unchain the Dogs of War"
aud the "Stars and Stripes For-
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nviri, uciuff some 01 aousa a suc
cesses which Siirnor Hoinco hat
selected to illustrate,
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Easter Dry Goods News
Of Importance.
Only a few daya till Eatcr; daVH which will bo busy ones for this popular
store, because wc arc unusually well prepared to supply the Easter dry
goods needs of the people of this community. "We have arranged a series of
Easter sales in Gloves, Neckwear, Spring Suits, Jackets, Millinery, and all
the accessories of ladies' fashionable attire, to which wc invite attention.
It's an opportunity to obtain the choicest offerings of the Spring season at
exceptionally attractive prices, in face of advances in all lines.
We Want Your
Easter Dry Goods Trade
and have made preparations to obtain it byoffering inducements that should
win your patronage. For several months wc have been on the lookout for
desirable merchandise at close prices, in the lines most sought for at this
season, and our efforts have been more than usually successful. Every
woman who admires stylish, tasteful apparel will appreciate what wc have
accomplished in collecting such unrivalled assortments for our Easter
sales. Our show windows give a hint of the superiority of our stock.
GLOVES FOR EASTER.
100 dozen Gloves in the fashionable shades, the correct styles, all the sizes
in Easter kid gloves, await buyers here, and wc have no doubt of our ability
to please the most fastidious- Wc shall demonstrate our leadership in this
line, most convincingly, during our Easter glove sale.
EASTER MILLINERY.
All that we will ask for our Easter Millinery is inspection and comparison.
We will trust to the elegant styles that wc will show to win for us the pat
ronage of those who appreciate artistic millinery. Wc will show Parisian
styles at North Platte prices a combination which will please our custom
ers. Our opening will be announced soon.
SK-A.SONAJBI.E SPECIALTIES:
All over Lace, black, cream and white, from 50c up. All over Silk Chiffon
Lace from $4.00 a yard up. Tapestry Drapericf from 2Sc to S5.00 per yd.
Mercerized Hose for ladies and children, in all colors. Parasols from SOc
to $10. Mercerized and Taffeta Linings from 124 to 75c per yard.
Beir Ladiss' Walking Hats and Sailors arc now shown.
Everything new and up -to- HT M F
date at I I I t-
First door south of Postoffice.
LEADER,
J. PIZER, Prop.
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HETWEEN TJIE JtLVEHS.
will soon return from Paxton to
her former home at Ilcrshey to re
side. Her many friends all kindly
welcome her back to her former
home.
A. A. Leister, the Ilcrshey black
smith, is driven nearly to death by
work at this time caused by repair
ing fa.rm implements.
Miss Mary Layton, of Brady
Island, is at this time stopping
with her sister Mrs. Geo. E. Sulli
van, who is ill at her home in
Nichols.
Mrs. V. II. Hill and Mrs. Win.
Hvesx of Ilcrshey, were visiting
friends and stopping at the county
capital last Saturday.
Rllis Hollingsworth. of North
Platte, attended the dance at Ilcr
shey laBt Friday evening.
W. S. Cox, of the liirdwood
country, has leased a section of
school land over south about oppo
site Nichols where he will soon lake
un his abode and herd his cattle
the coining season.
Several members of the Ilcrshey
Woodman camp visited the Suther
land camp last Saturday cycnlng
They report a social time.
J, G. Fcekiu unloaded a car o
lumber at Nichols the last of last
week that he had recently purchased
in Omaha to erect a barn 32x32 feet
and hog sheds on his farm near the
above station.
II. Newberry who rented his farm
in the valley to uco. Kcnor aim
moved to Ii'ib ranch in McPhcr
son counly, was down to his valley
farm the last ol last wcck alter a
load of oats. ,
Fred Blaise, agriculturalist for
the American Beet Sugar Co., ar
rived at Hershey Thursday and will
remain and oversee the beet sugar
sugar culture in Lincoln county for
the coming season.
Work on the headgatcs to the old
canal has been completed and they
are now in fine ehapc for holding the
water and letting the dredge boat
through the chutes.
D. M. Leypoldt, assessor for
Nichols precinct, took his little
book under his arm Monday morn-
more, has quit the route because
the money received did not pay for
the work.
There are not very many people
in this section of the country as
well as in others purchasing cattle
this spring to make a fortune out
of. Things arc not turning out
just as they expected.
A number or invited guests en
joyed a social dance at the home of
Mr. and MrB, W. R. Eyerly In the
village of Ilcrshey on Friday even-
I ing of last week. All those present
report a social time.
ngot this week and started nut to G. L. Mudd who now has charge
ascertain the value of the worldly of the W. A. Paxton home ranch,
effects of those residing in that will put in about 500 acres of wheat
irecinct. this season,
Farmers in the valley will finish
putting 111 small grain this week
11 iiiw ncaiuci 10 luvummi;. i, nrmcrs Here are in nk m ir nrc.
The recent com niguis nave, it is parations for spring work.
DICKENS DOINGS.
thought, killed the young grass
hoppers that were hatched out dur
ing the previous warm spell.
G. A. Staples and crew' loaded a
car with oaied nay at wicuoia re-
S. J. Do well and eister Naomi -
spent Thursday and Friday in Wal
lace visiting with relatives and
friends.
J. M. Frieco received another car
cently that was cut by them on the t iumber a few days ago.
Ferguson tarm last season.
Henry Hollingsworth, of North
Platte, has been assisting E. C,
McCord in repairing his residence
in Hershey the past week.
D, E. Jolliff and W. A. Latimer
were hauling corn from Ash Grove
a few days last week.
Corn has advanced in price here
and is selling for 30 and 35 cents.
We understand that Mrs. Tyler There is not much to be bought at
ItollingBworth's parents, who ar
rived here from Missouri lately,
have made up their minds to make
the vslllcy their fulnrc home.
bcrt Liles who has been operating
a milk route between Nichols and
Sutherland for the paBt month or
S JJrugs and Druggists' Sundries.
All Proscriptions Carefully Filled by a Licensed Pharmacist, j
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I Orders from the country and along the line of the Union
Pacific Railway is respectfully solicited.
I First door north of First National Bank.
Kcmcmber the cream separator
meeting at the Nichols 6chool house
on Thursday evening of this week.
April 5th. A gentleman from Jules
burg well versed in the business
will be present and irivc a talk
upon that topic. Everybody iuvitcu
to come out. The rompany will be
perfected at that time for thic
section
N, W. Murphy, of Pallas. Tom
Kelly and Henry Weil, of Spuds.
and J. G. Fecken. of Nichols, all
are delivering hogs at Hershey
today (Tuesday which Seeberger
& Lo. of the latter place, had pur
chased at the highest market pricv
a few days ago.
Mrs. Miller who was deserted by
er husband a year or so ago wl
caidulg in the village - 61 Hershey
THE FAIREST LILY
OF EASTER
Will be the maiden
who has chosen her
or matron
Easter Gown, Waist,
Gloves, Shoes,
or other attire
from our superb stock of Ladies'
Apparel. Our stock is bright
with the newest fashion noughts
Wilcox Department Store
any price aud farmers think it will
be higher before the new crop is
raised providing the grasshoppers
don't eat it up. In some localities
south of town it is reported that
the grasshoppers arc already pretty
thick-and are spreading.
Bailey Bros, were repairing the
Leonard properly the latter part of
last week. They wilt move into it
and work on the railroad this sum
mer,
C. E. Hunter has built a black
smith shop on the East Side and
will do blacKsmilutug lor the
people of Dickens aud vicinity this
summer. If you have anything you
want done in that Hue give him a
call.
Misses Lila and Cordelia Powell
who have been spending the winter
at North Platte returned home a
few days ago and will live with
their brother and Bister east of
town.
The Smith Brothers are building
a fine large frame house on their
place southeast of town.
Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Baker, of Mc
Cook, were visiting with relatives
and friends a few dayB recently,