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About The North Platte semi-weekly tribune. (North Platte, Neb.) 1895-1922 | View Entire Issue (July 24, 1900)
Local News in Brief. 13. S. Davis lias purchased the C. F. Tracy property. The consider ation was $1700. Quite a number of the students who have been attending- summer school, took the teachers' examin ation Saturday. A young lady of very tender age has taken up her abode at the home of Jake Smith and will be a per manent resident. Wanted A girl for general housework apply to Mks. C. F. Idmngs. Frank Simpson is even more eloquent than usual these days be cause a baby girl arrived at his house last Friday. Mr. and Mrs. 13. L. Kobinson and several friends expect to leave in a few weeks for Wyoming to camp out for a week or ten days. Word has been received from the Von Goctz tourists that they will sail for home on the Btcamcr which leaves Glasgow, August 23. At present they arc touring in Italy and Switzerland. The small boys and some of the boyB of a larger growth have been amusing themselves lately pitch forking fish in the South Platte. They succeed in getting very good sized strings of fish in a compara tively short time. Representatives from quite a number of the large cattle ranches both north and west of here, have been in town during the past two weeks laying in supplies for their haying camps. The indications arc that a large quality of hay will be cut. Tim Triuunk was misinformed as to the circumstances attending the death of Mrs. Lang. She did not die at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Thos. Kowley, but at a house owned by them where she had been keeping Iioubc for her son, a young man about 25 years of age. For a few minutes Saturday evening Clinton's jewelry store was a very warm place. The lamp in lln Rlinw witiilnw wnn lint till mini' - . . . 0 satisfactorily and as Mr. Clinton waB investigating the cause he accidently brushed the curtain near the II a in c and in an instant the outer curtain and all of the rest of the intlamtnablc material in the window waB ablaze. The fire was extinguished before very much damage was done. The following offices of Rcbckah Degree Lodge were installed Friday evening: Mrs. Sit ton, N. G.; Mrs Miltonbcrgcr, V. G.; Lena Klein, secretary; Louise Weingand, treas urer; Mrs. Klein, chaplain; Mrs. Ginn warden; Mrs. Dick conductor; Mrs. Van Doran, K. S. N G.; Mrs. J. S. Hoagland, L. S. N. G.; Mtb Baskin. R. S. V. G.; Mrs. Nellie Davis, L. S. V. G.; J. C. Ficrcy, O. G.; Mrs. Fred Tobas, I. G. The North Platte visitors at Uicyetinc last baturuay lost no opportunity to advertise the street fair. In this connection the Daily Tribune of that city says: "A large number ol buttons have been distributed around the streets and may be seen on the lapels of many coats bearing the inscription 'Come to the North Platte Street Fair Sept. 4th to 8th.' The visitors now in the city from North Platte say the tair is to be on a grand scale and without a doubt a large number of Cheyenne visitors will be present." Sheriff Kclihcr has succeeded in fathoming the mystery of the day light robbery at Pizcr's about ten days ago. For some time he haB thought that a man named Fezler, who has been loafing around town for several days waB connected with it and Friday he secured evi deuce which proved that Ins theory was correct. When arrested Fezler very readily told the whole story. The goods were Btolon by Jas Slack, a tramp who catuc in here trom the west and resided at the Hotel Keliher twice. Unfortunately for him he was drilled out of town before he was able todiBposc of the goods which he hud hidden in the coal box in the alley between Long ley's drug store and Marti's. Meet ing I'czier and another tramp named Caruof he told them where the goods were and agreed to give them half if they would sell the goods, which they did. Camot was arrested shortly afterwards for in suiting some women and is now re posing in the jail, lie will be tried on this charge as soon as Ills 9 MEN'S TROUSERS Can now be had ready to wear just when you want them without creating any doubt in your mind as to the advisibility Ot forsaking your tailor, as in suits the science of trousermaking lias progressed to that degree that 90 Men out of 100 can be fitted as well with a pair of Dutchess Trousers from our stock r r- 104 t on A BUTTON OFT fn ti 4timg nurcHtsa TROUSERS THtV HOtflTHg KQCHS-Wm HOU YCU. m ft 9 9 1 As the merchant tailor could make for twice the mon ey. ' Come in and try it. It won't take a minute to slip a. imtr cm nml in lin ill nm off :nr;iiii. If voti do btiv a nail and arc displeased, the next day you can bring them back f and get your money. . . Fancy Cheviots and Cassimcre Trousers, ''All Wool, $2.00 to 11.50, Fancy Worsted Trousers, $2.50 to $5.00, Cotton and Wool, mixed kinds, 50c. to $1.75, llomember the Odd and End kinds 50c. to $1.00 a pair cheaper. "A reliable remedy for short ness of cash." Oije Price aijcl 1Pia.it) Fixtures. STAR CLOTHING HOUSE. W. A. VOLLMER, Proprietor. Opposite old location. r The ladles' guild will hold its usual social Friday afternoon ut the home of Mrs. W. M. Cunningham. 10. R. Smith was a North Platte visitor Saturday. He reports a good condition of affairs on the Logan county ranches. For SM.KMy farm, four miles west of city; will be sold in 80 acre tracts or as a whole. See me for particulars. D. A. Bakkk. The Girls' Club, of the Church of Our Saviour, will hold a reception for Maude Rcddy on tlie Gilman lawu tomorrow evening. Bran COo. n hundred nt Wilcox De partment Store. Capt. II. O. ICvatia is the proud father of a young soldier born Sat urday. The captain says he is at ready shouting for McKiuley. Two very popular and good-look ing young firemen will join the ranks of the benedicts in the near future. They have already com menced iittinir up their future hoine.s Mrs. Jas. 10.. Boyd, of Omaha, is spending the week in tosvn visiting relatives. V. R. Meyers returned yesterday moring to Ilavalock, his injured limb having entirely healed, Fok Sam: One big inulc team well broke, and one big bay marc 4 years old. Win. Schuctt, five miles northeast of town. Mrs. F. 10. Dullard and daughter Virginia will go to Red Cloud for a brief visit in the near luturc, Mrs. F. J. Uenllcr and children went to Sidney Saturday afternoon to spend a few days with her sister Fine large bright room to rent. handsomely papered, marble wash basin, connected city water; rear of Dr. Morrell's dental parlors. llAHRINOTON & ToillN. John Burke, jr., came up from Omaha Saturday and is spending a few days in town renewing ac quaintance with his North, LMatte friends, From here he will go to Colorado to spend the balance of his vacation. Yellow Front Shoe Store, Geo, M. Graham, Mgr., Throe Doora South of P.O. North Platto.Neb. Women's Tan Shoes Selling AT THESE REDUCED PRICES. All Kid Tan Lace Shoes medium sole weight, popular toe shape, kid tipped, neat trimmings ex cellent value at $2.50 selling now at Silk Vesting Top Tan Lace Shoes two styles, of them fine dress shoes easy fitting and dur able now $1.90 $1.90 All Kid Tan Lace Shoos light weight soles attractively styled all through some sizes sold out $3.01) shoesnow at . $1.90 IMain French Cloth Top Tan Lace Shoes han'd turn solesmilitary heels shoos that embrace all the newest ideas now at $2.90 Mannish stylo Tan Shoes welt soles full too shape broad heels street shoes ol stylo, coin- rf fort, service here now at.. f)2.Q0 Sovoral.other styles in welt and turn solos Cloth and Kid top Tan Shoos all line grades q properly styled and constructed your chico for p2.Q0 Mrs. Wm. Burroughs went to Kansas City Friday night. Jake Miller and his brother were in from Garfield Saturday on business. Mrs. 10. R. Plummcr is spending a tew days in Julesburg as the guest of her sister. Mrs. Jas. B. Scanlan returned Friday afternoon lrom a few days visit with friends at Fremont. 15. R. Plummcr went to York Saturday night to spend a week visiting relatives and friends, Mrs. M. M. Spiccr has returned from Sterling, Col., where she had been visitiug for several weeks. The Misses Ada and lSmily Cooper returned Friday evening from an extended visit in Omaha. Miss Jessie Bullard left Saturday morning for a two weeks visit at Omaha, Col' inbus and other points in eastern Nebraska. Miss Rasmiisscn. who had been visiting her sisters, Mrs. Frank Bretzcr and Mrs. Mike Cox, re turned to her home at Boelus Saturday. Mr.s. Kdith Dobbins, who had been visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. K. Covell for a week, re turned to her home in 151m Creek, Saturday. Mrs. D, C. Congdon and her brother Thos. Hughes were called to Juniata Friday night by a tele gram announcing the serious ill ness of their father. M. C. Harrington and Dr. N. McCabe were in Ogallala Saturday, attending the fusion convention and assurimr the delegates that Bryan's election is an absolute certainty. Mrs. L. D. Whelpley and children, who had been sncndni"- several t u weeks here as the guest of Mrs. II. M. Grimes, returned to their home ia Fremont Saturdav. Mr. Whelpley, who had been visiting them for a few days, left for the west the same day on a business trip. County Stipt. Thoelecke, returned Thursday night from Wallace wucre sue nau oeen conuticting a teachers' examination at the close 01 i-Toi. vi. Latice lones summer sdIiooI. The summer school was a success and was of great benefit to the teachers who attended it. Among those who attended the ball game at Cheyenne were At torncys Muldoon, Ridgley and Davis, Win. Whitlock, John Keith, Jerry Dwyer, O. A. Bacon, Will Landgraf, Tom O'Ncil, Leo Hart, Leo Sullivan Chas. Pass, T. M Cohagen, R. L. Graves, Chas. Hcndy, O. K. Peck, Will Richards, Claude Delaney and Leo Sullivan. They all well performed their duties as "rooters. While in Cheyenne Saturday the writer met a number ol former North Platte residents, among them John Treacy, Jas. and Dick Grace, John McCabe, Georire Austin, Charley Blood, Charley Martini, and Frank Herrod. The boys seem to be getting along nicely and arc thoroughly in love with Cheyenne as a place in which to live, They have promised to visit North Platte durinir the street tair. We also met Frank Kecshan, the former conductor, who is now day yardmaster for the Union Pacific at that place. The boys showed us the attractions of Chey en tie and after seeing its neat streets and alleys, its fine parks, substantial buildings and well kept lawns, we were not surprised that the boys think it a nice place to live. Our friend Treacv informed us that while he was a demrcrat he was strongly opposed to free silver and four years ago lost no opportunity to show the silveritcs the error of their way. John says that the results of the nast four years convince mm mat lie was riuhl in his fight and he sees no reason why he hhotild not continue to oppose free silver. Notlco to Hmitcra. Any violators of the game laws in the vicinity of Hershey will be prosecuted. Farmers will please notify the undersigned of any one shooting prairie chickens or quail during the closed season. ' Tin: Hr.KSiicy Gun Ci,uii Notloo to Tenchors, I will hold a special tcacherb' ex animation at North Platte, August 3d and 4th. Bl'.KTlIA TllOULKKCK, County Supt. Wall Paper. line of If you We arc showing an exceptionally fine Wall Paper of the newest designs. you contemplate papering your house, call and see our stock. We can suit you in both style and price. E. B. WARNER. NOTICE. All persons arc hereby warned against trespassing on my farm and hay land southwest of the city limits. Chas. McDonald. County Attorney Ridgley trans acted legal business in Brady yesterday. For Saix Seventy-five head of stock hops. D. 15. Mouwi.r.. Mrs. II. S. While will entertain a number of ladies at a card party Thursday afternoon in favor of Miss Moulton. A train of Utah sheep passed cast yesterday forenoon. These animals are bcinir sent to the markets and feeding stations very freely. Redwood Stock Tanks for sale. Best on earth. Sixes 6 to 16 feet. C. F. Iddint.s. Sunday morning twins, a boy and a jrirl, were born to Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Martini, former North Platte residents, but now living in Cheyenne. Mrs. J. II. Clark and children were in from Garlield baturday Mrs. Clark said that the crops in her immediate vicinity were some what in need of rain. The boys' club ot the 15piscopal cnurcu win srive a social at luc guild house this evening in favor of the trirls' club. A short proirram will be rendered and refreshments served. Major Walker has returned from his southern trip. He reports a very delightful tunc. His son Leater has a well established and thriving electrical business in Savannah and is quite devoted to the city ot his adoption. The Bee's working girl's vaca tion contest closed Saturday. The Normal students formed themselves into a committee to solicit votes for Miss Celia Chase, of Wayne, one of the north Nebraska contest ants and succeeded in winning the contest for her. Miss Lena Klein, North Platte's contestant occupied fifth place with 20,882 votes to her credit. For Sale. Several choice tracts of hay land, all close to railroad. Hay laud is sure to advance in price. JOHN JJUATT & CO. HERE WE ARE AGAIN. Tho North Grocery. Cash 2 Sldo Everything m Hint irocs to make ut 11 t' first class tnonl, can bo I fou-d hi this store. j Also tho noatost st.ro in 1 r Wostorn Nobraskn, $ i'Voai nnltov nnnofniiHi. nt lmn.1 f1ill .....1 fft m tfivo us n trial and bo convinced m n that wo nro tho fJIIEA PEST plnco 1 tnllliv in Mnrfli PlnMn 1 m - We aro here to I J Tclcphono 105 stay. U. G. SAWYER. J. F. FILLION, Plumber, Tinworker General Repairer. Special attention given to WHEELS TO KENT Land Seekers or Users Take Notice I have 400,000 Acres of Pas ture Lands for Sale or Lease, nt priccs"rnngiuR from 90 conta to $2 por aoro. RnnchcB, farm, hay, and irrigated binds, and other oliiB6os of Real Estate. Land sold on tho 10 yoar U. P. R. It- timo plan, ono-tonth down, balanco in yearly paymonta. Cnll on U. P. It. It. Land Agent OttonBtein Building, NOUTII PLATTE, IN Eli. CARRIAGE TALK i V strikes everybody on the road Our vehicles are perfection in cvery'dctail. Wc add lightness to strength, beauty to these, and short prices to all the other quali ties. It isn't worth while to stick to an old timer when you can get one of our superb new ones at a low price. It's going on wheels that keeps business brisk and moving. 5 .JOS. HERSHEY. f North Platte Pharmacy. "X i Drugs and Druggists' Sundries, i We aim to handle the best grades of goods Sell everything at reasonably prices, and warrant all goods to be just as represented. All Proscriptions Carofully Filled by a Licensed Pharmacist. Orders from the country and along the line of the Pacific Railway is respectfully solicited. First door north of First National Bank. Union .J $2 THE BEST Five Cent Cigar present term expires. JT SOHMALZBIBD'S.