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About The North Platte semi-weekly tribune. (North Platte, Neb.) 1895-1922 | View Entire Issue (June 17, 1902)
T" I Local Nws in Brief. DR. F. W. MILLER, OEADUATE DENTIST. Offlco over Btrelti'i Sing Store. Tom Cope went to Cheyenne Fri day evening with the Kearney team and played short stop for that ag gregation. Drink Bee brand Coffee. It sat isfies, , Five thousands pounds of cream are shipped weekly from Ogalalla to the creamery company at Long mont, Col. Saturday last was observed all over the country aB Hag day, Here in North Platte a number ot flags waved in the breeze. The two rains of last week gave vegetation a wonderful impetus and with the following warm weather, has given corn a rich green color. The Logan county teachers insti tute held laBt week with Miss Bertha Thoclecke as chief instruc tor, is pronounced to have been an unusually successful one. A. W. Plumcr was in town Sat urday, having just finished driving several hundred head of cattle from 'Maxwell to the range on the Bird wood. Mr. Plumcr says he never saw such fine grass in the lulls. Geo. W. Childs, Uncle Oscar, Pathfinder and all other standard cigars nix for 25 cents at the Hub grocery. Miss Lcona Young, the seven-tecn-ycar-old daughter of W, V. Young of Lodge Pole, died at the home of her aunt, Mrs. W. II. Hill, at Hershcy last Friday of diph theria. The young lady was en route for Lincoln to attend a musi cal conservatory at the time of licr death. The annual meeting of the Luth eran congregation will be held at the church next Wednesday even ing, Officers for the ensuing year will be elected and other business of- importance transacted. It is earnestly desired that the attend ance be large. Following this meet ing a social will be held on the lawn for the pleasure of those at' tending the church meeting. When thinking about flour re member that Harrington & Tobin arc the. only people that sell Minne sota flour-Pillsbury's Best XXXX. Also the product of the two best mills in the state of Nebraska- North Platte and Lexington pat cnts. Prices from $1.05 to $1.25 per sack, While in Crawford last week we were pointed out "Doc" Mlddlctoit, who twenty-five years ago was a - noted horse thief and reputed "bad man," and made occasional visits to this section, Middlcton is now nothing more than a gambler and saloon bum, aim winie uc nns a small piercing eye and a tough looking face, there is nothing about him now that would indicate that he is a "bad man" from the Chug- water. RIBBONS RIBBONS RIBBONS Every lady wishes for plenty of nice bright rib bons for Neckwear Wc have the new things in Satin, Liberty and light soft Taffeta Ribbons in juBt the right widths. For Hair Bows we have the heavier Taf feta or Satin Ribbons in just the right widths and shades to suit. For Beading we have the nicest quality of washable Taffeta. For Trimming I we have a full line of velvet Ktnoons, We Have Them Jiut the ribbons you want for any purpose. Store open evening until 8:00 o'clock. Wilcox Department Store Special Sale. To make room for our heavy fall purchases, we intend to dispose ot every boys' suit in the house. To do this wc have placed on sale all our $2.50, $3.00 and $3.50 CHILDREN' SUITS At $2.00. Value in this sale has been entirely ig nored, we want the room and the money, these bargains will tempt you to buy. Boys' i and 3 piece Suits. Boys' Knee Pants Boys' Long Pants At a special discount ofu20"per cent during- this sale. R e member wc mean business. They must go. STAR CLOTHING HOUSE DEI Mrs. A. F. Parsons gave a scries of lour Kensingtons last week, about a dozen ladies being present at each. Car rock salt just in. Hakrington cSj Toiun. Mrs. Saml, Goor.ce will entertain Thursday afternoon in favor of MIsb Lillian McCrackcn, who is the guest of her sister Mrs. Grimes, Prof, and Mrs. II. 13. "Worrell, of Ogalalla, well known in North Platte, arc Instructors in the Per kins county institute this week. The local lodge of Odd Fellows observed Sunday as Memorial Day by attending in a body services at the McthodiBt church. A strong and appropriate sermon was de livered by Rev. Wimberly. Gasoline live gallons tor if 1,0b at the Hub Grocery. In a recent thunder storm at Fa rim in lightning Btruck the house of CaBsius Babcock in four separate places. One bolt struck the bed troin which Babcock had arose just a minute bctorc and tore It to pieces. The interior ot the Iioubc was pretty well demolished, but the inmatcB, with the excep tion of the cat, escaped injury. The folinc was killed. A card was received by Marshal Huntington Saturday morning from the sheriff of Hall county offering a reward for a man who robbed, assaulted and stabbed a boy at Grand Island. Later in the day a man answering the deacrlp tion was picked up, who gave his name as Geo. A. Southwick. The Hall county sheriff came up Satur day evening but concluded he was not the man wanted. Bulb. ISight yearling and 2 two-year A. Coomihsk old bulls ior sale. 10.3 Mrs. J. A. Goodman returned yes terday from a visit with friends at Sutherland. John Sullivan, who is division foreman at Juba, Utah, arrived in town yesterday for a visit with his parents. C. F. Scharmann has been se lected a member of the congres sional central committee from Lin coln county. A song service will be held at the Episcopal church Sunday evening. The program will consist ot solos, quartettes and choruses. Cane Granulated Sugar 18 pounds 51.00 at the Hub Grocery. Head quarters for Strawberries. In the games of ball at Cheyenne Saturday and Sunday, the Indians won from Kearney by scores of nine to six, and four to one. Chas. Hendy left yesterday for Chicago to attend the graduating exercises ot t lie musical conserva tor from which MisB Jessie Bratt graduates. r or &AI.1S--A. two seated carri age. Can be seen at van Wte's paint Bhop. L. Walker. Mrs. Lester Walker and daughter May returned Saturday from their visit in tue south. They were absent about three months and spent most of the time in Georgia. imiiurcira uay exercises were held at the Methodist church Sun day evening before an audience that filled the building. The pro gram ot Bongs and recitations was well rendered, the singing of the scholars being particularly good, Notice to Dog Owner. All persons owning or harboring dogs must secure tags of city clerk at once or they will be fined or dogs killed. By order of City Council. A, 13. Huntinc.tok, Chief of Police. A Pioneer Dead. Edward D. Morin died at the ome of his daughter Mrs. Sylves ter Friend, at 12:30 yesterday at the age ot eighty-four years. Mr. Morin had been in feeble health for some time, but at noon yesterday came down Btairs when dinner was announced and ate about as usual. Having completed his meal he got p and walked to the kitchen where uc leu. The family went to his assistance, carried him to a lounge and applied restoratives, but their efforts to have him gain conscious ness were fruitless and in a few minutes life was extinct. Mr. Morin was one of the few surviving Indian traders and trap ped of the trans-Missouri country. He was born in Montreal, Canada, n 1818, and at the age of sixteen eft that city and went to St. Louis where he secured employment with ic American Fur Co. and Bent to eastern Nebraska in 1836 as, a trap per and Indian trader, He remain ed in Nebraska until 1844, when with a party of others he made a trip to the Pacific coast for the pur pose of hunting and trapping. On lis trip he was twice wounded by arrows from the Indians' bows, but in both instances he recovered without any particular ill effect. Ie returned to Nebraska in 1849 cstablisbci a ranch at Morau can on, southeast ot this city, and for number of years acted in the ca pacity of Indian interpreter and cout for the government. Later he went to the Black Hills country nd made his home with his eons. ix years ago he returned to this city and had since made his home with his daughters, Mrs. Friend nd Mrs. Jos. Fillion, His wife was killed about twenty-five years go by the accidental discharge of gun in the hands ot an immigrant who was passing through the country. The deceased is Burvivcd by eight hildren, four sons living in the Black Hills, two daughters in this itv and a son and a daughter in the west. Patent Leather Shoes For Men. Shoes made from enamel finished leathers are com manding more than the ordinary attention this season. Wc are showing a number of handsome styles made from such economical finished leathers as Patent Colt Patent Culf and Patent Kid. All are high grade leathers and the Shoes we show made from them arc high class Shoes pos sessing every good point that goes into modern made footwear. $4,00 and 5.00 a pair. GEO. M. GRAHAM, Manager. YEWS!? FRONT NORTH PLATTE, I SHOE STORE NEBRASKA. North Platte Wins From Kearney. In the game of ball at Athletic park Friday afternoon the Union Pacifies won from Kearney by a score of seven to three. The game was somewhat ragged, the locals making their scores on errors made by the visitors. Ford, a high school team pitcher, occupied the box for Kearney and Mercer for the Union Pacifies, the latter pitching in good form. W. D. Pulver Dead. A telegram received by E. B Warner Sunday announced the death ot W. D. Pulver at Greelev. Col. Mr. Pulver had been working at points in Colorado for several years past, and at one time was nturested in mining ventures which, however, did not pan out atisfactorily. He was a member of the local Maccabee and Woodmen lodires md held a policy of two thousand dollars in each. The remains were brought to this city foointerment today, but at hia writing the hour lor the funeral las not been determined. Democratic County Convention. i. numoer ot democrats assem- )led in convention Saturday and lotninatcd A. F. Parsons for county attorney and Frank A. Johnson of Wellileet tor county commissioner for the Third dis trict. These two nominations will e enuorsea oy tue populist con vention next Saturday, arr.inire nents for bucIi having been made )y a few leaders without waiting tor the aid or consent of the con vention. The. convention endorsed M. C Harrington of this city for state treasurer and M. F. Harrington of J'Neill for congress. It waB m leed a great day for the proud and lonorablc Harnntrton lamllv tree, Delegates to the state and con rresBional conventions: J. H. Cun ilngham, N. McCabe, M. C. Har nngton, F. A. Johnson, J. J. Halli fan, P. II. McEvoy, W. B. Barton Ueo Hart, John Grant, G. L. Mudd and Luke Haley. These gentlemen will represent the Liucoln county democracy in both conventions. i uesire to meet an members o tue clturcu at a preparatory meet ing at the Hershey church Friday evening, June 20th, also all who contemplate uniting with the church, cither by letter or coufes aiou of faith. 13. L. Chamheri.in ft iXt ft 0 ft it) ft ft ft ft OUR NEW LINE OF FURNITURE ft ft 0 ft 0 Is now ready for your inspection. Everything & needed for furnishing 0 a house complete will be $ found at our store. Furniture for the kitchen, dining room, bed room and parlor in profu sion. See our carpet samples. E B WARNER, THE BIG STORE, ft v to m Attention Farmers. Protect your crops against hat by insuring in the St. Paul Fire & Marine Company. Gijo. E. Prosser, Agent. a Base Ball Next Friday. On Friday afternoon ot this week the Union Pacifies will play the Shelton team on the local grounds. The Sheltonltes broke even on the two gameB with the Union Pacifies at Shelton and since then the form er have strengthened their team considerably, bo a close game may be expected. The Union Pacifies hope to have their new pitcher Teel in time tor the Shelton game. Teel pitched tor the Superior team last season and haB the reputation of being one of the best amateurs in the state, He is not only a star twirler, but is a good all-around player. GiveMcKeen an Ovation. W, R. McKeen, Jr., who succeeds Higgins as superintendent ot motive power on the Union Pacific, passed through to Omaha Sunday night at 10:30. Learning that he was on the train, Division Fore man Stubbs and others hastily pre pared an informal reception to Mr. McKeen when he reached here. The Union Pacific band was out and rendered a few selections, and several hundred people gathered at the depot and greeted Mr. McKeen with hearty hand shakes and words of congratulation. The affair was quite a surprise to Mr. McKeen but it was evident that he appreciated this evidence ot good fellowship and goodwill, Notice. A summer school for teachers and prospective teachers will be held at North Platte. Term, six weeks, beginning Juno. 30th. Tui tion 55. Instructors, H. E. Worrell and "W. A. Getty. Special atten tion will be given all the branches required for a second grade county certificate with the addition of algebra, physicB and yocal muBtc. For further information call on or address Oscar Neale, County Supt. Bulls For Sale. If you wish to purchase a reliable registered Shorthorn or Hereford bull we can Bave you money. We have a large number to select from. Also a pure-bred Polled Durham bull for sale. When you purchase a bull from us, if you are not per fectly satisfied you can bring him back and we will refund your money. Paine & Moore, Myrtle, Neb. School Census. The census of the North Platte school district, taken by the teach ers of the high school, haB been completed and the number of chil dren of school age in the district is 1,366, Last year's census gave a total of 1,281, Bhowing a gain of eighty-five during 'the year, While the enumerators made a very careful canvas of the district, it may be possible that some families were missed, and if such is the case, those who were missed are asked to report at this office prior to July 1st. The Y. M. C. A. ball team ia in receipt of a letter from the Oga lalla team asking for a date ih this city. They will probably be given a date some day next week. Barb Wire Baker's Perfect Barb Wire, Painted, per hundred .$3.80. Baker's Perfect Barb Wire, galvanized per hundred $4.10 WUoox - Deparlmcnt Store Constipated Bowols. To hnvo koihI honlth, tho body should bo Uopt in n Inxntivo condition, nnd tho bowols moved nt loaBt onco a dny, bo thnt nil tho poisonous wnatos nro ex pollod daily. Mr. G. L. Edwnrds, 141! N. Mnin St., Wichita, Kris., writes: "I hnvo used Ilorbtno to regulnto tho liver and IkwoIb for tho pnet ton yonrs, nnd found it n rollublo remedy," 50a nt A. F. Strelta's cornor drug Btoro. For Rent. Three large rooms and hall en tire upper floor of our Dewey St. building formerly occupied as dental parlors, $10 per month. Also small house in Third ward opposite Von Goetz's $5.00 a month. Harrington & TontN. FITTED AND SUITED. Ftt that's that the thing. We give it. Our suits fit and our fit suits every time. Same with prices. It's a way we have that never fails. Make you the smartest, most stylish, perfect fitting suit in handsome and dur able material at reasonable prices. Variety of patterns to select from. Every garment warranted as to workmansnip, finish aud fabric. Cleaning specialty. and repairing a F. J. BROEKER. WSTJJBUjHKd IIIIIIWI GREoLi FLoRPAIMTIM. DRIE5 WrAI L YoV 5LKP. CreoUtc saves as riven LADoR ASA CARPET SWCEPfR. CRkUTCoRANYoMEP or TMC PAIMT PRoDVGTS AT NORTH PLATTE PHARMACY.