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TWENTY-FOURTH YEAJt.
NORTH PLATTE, NEBRASKA, OCTOBER 23, 1908.
NO. 78
THE SALVAGE SALE
The Salvage Sale is now going on in full blast and the goods are selling very fast. This is an opportunity of
life time to buy merchandise SUCH GREAT BARGAINS.
SEEING IS BELIEVING.
Come in and see the way we demonstrate every word we put in print. As an illustration we will quote a few prices:
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SPECIAL BARGAINS. '
Men's Work Shirts, 39C
Men's Dress Shirts, worth up to $2.00 ()9C
Men's and Boys' Rubbers, worth $1.00 48 C
MX".upto. $1.50 and $1.95
MEN'S SUITS AT
$5.00, $7.00,99.00,
Formerly sold at $25.00.
The same applies to Men's Overcoats. Boys', Youths'
and Children's Clothing just as cheap.
SPECIAL FRIDAY AND SATURDAY.
COLLARS
Friday and Saturday we will place on sale 200
dozen Men's and Boys' Linen Collars, Geo. P. Ide's
Silver brand, that sells the world over at 15c,
on sale, all styles, at, per dozen
50c
Remember the place, two doors south of the Postoffice.
THE SALVAGE SALE COMPANY
North Platte, Neb
SOL. HODES, Manager,
NEWS OF TOWN AND COUNTY.
A boy baby wns born yesterday
morning to Mr. and Mrs. Harry S.
Johnson, of the Third ward.
Tho fifteen year old daughter of Mr.
and Mra. Trout was operated upon yes
terday for appendicitis, Drs. Qufgley
and Dent performing tho operation.
A gallery has been constructed in tho
rear of tho Ginn & White store-room
which will be used as an office, thus
giving more floor space for tho display
of goods.
Tho social given by the Catholic
ladies at the homo of Mrs. ' Wm. Ma
loney Wednesday evening was largely
attended. A very nice lunch was
served and duly enjoyed.
County Treasurer Langford will soon
issuo statements to the 4,000 taxpayers
of the county notifying them of the
amount of their 1908 personal tax,
which becomes delinquent Do:ember
1st.
Tho Woman's Relief Corps, which
had leased the opera house picture show
Wednesday evening, were accorded a
very generous patronage, practically
all tho seats being occupied throughout
the evening.
S. D. Butcher, of Kearney, who is
engaged in the photograph card busi
ness, Bpent yesterday in town taking
additional views of tho city. He has
already on the market about thirty
North Platte views.
Work on the new Presbyterian
church is progressing nicely and some
idea of tho general appearance of the
structure can be obtained. Tho con
tractor is certainly doing his work
in a very substantial manner.
It may bo that Tho Tribune is giving
its readers an over-dose of political
matters this issue, but on tho theory
that every man wants to be versed in
political affairs so that ho can vote in
telligently, tho several additional pages
are sent out.
David Hunter, of Suthe-land, was in
town yesterday making arrangements
to sjll part of his apple crop to loca
th'eYcTlahtB. His yield this year is only
nbout 800 bushels, but ho says they are
unusually fine in quality. Mr. and Mrs.
Hunter will spond this winter in South
em California.
If you have an old stove you want to
trade for a now one call on Workman
& Dorryberry.
The number of special sales now ad
vertised by North Platte merchants
ought to drnw to tho town those who
are looking for bargains in merchandise.
The "White Ribbon Special", carry
ing 14G delegates to the annual W. C.
T. U. convention at Denver, passed
through this terminal Tuesday night
about 10:30.
Tho rain Monday badly washed the
hill roads north of town, making them
almost impassible. Commissioner Kock-
en, who nas charge oi the roaus, will
see that they arc at once repaired.
The official ballots for the Novem
ber election, which aro now being
printed, aro six feet long. Tho voter
who is inclined to "split" his ticket
will have quite a job picking out his
preferred candidates.
The DcLacys, the song nnd dance ar
tists who have been furnishing special
ties at the opera house picture show
this week, aro among the best who have
appeared here. A change of acts is
announced for tonight and tomorrow
night.
Conductor Herman LeDioyt took the
White Ribbon" special through to
Denver Tuesday night. Ho says most
of the delegates wero ladies past mid'
die age, and were inclined to bo some
what nervous over incidents connected
with tho trip.
"Doing more business with lesB help
than ever before," was the statement
mado at the Union Pacific freight house
the other day. Shipments of hay and
cattlo have been heavy this month, and
tho receipts of freight aro in keeping
with the general prosperity of the
town and surrounding country.
In speaking ot bob bmith, who ap
pears at Masonic hall next Monday
evening undor the auspices of tho O.
E. S., W. C. Howard, president of Col
umbia College, Oregon, says: Robert
Ogden Smith gave a recital last night
in our city under tho auspices of Col
umbia College, Ittwaa thoroughly ap
preciated and pronounced excellent by
the best critics. lie did not fail to
make his point at any timo. I consider
him ono of the best impersonators I
have yet heard. He is sure to please
and will make the heart lighter and the
Impuliud of hla hearvra Lraltur,
ABOUT PEOPLE
Miss Amelia Burklund, of Suther
land, visited in town Wednesday.
Joseph Garlow, father of F. H. Gar-
low, is the guest of th latter, having
arrived yesterday.
Mrs. Rogers, of Chicago, a cousin of
Mrs. M. F. White, is a guest at the
homo of tho latter.
Mrs. B. L. Robinson leaves tonight
for Beatrice to visit her sister, who is
again in poor health.
Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Jeffers re
turned yesterday morning from a visit
with relatives at Independence, Mo.
O. H. Thqelecke goes to Hamburg,
Iowa, tomorrow night to closo the sale
of fa tract of land in Keith county.
Miss Mary Strahorn leaves the early
part of next week for Lincoln, where
she will visit friends for several weeks.
Dist. Supt. Chamberlain, of tho M.
E. church, left yesterday for an official
visit to charges in the west part of his
district.
Henry Sudman and daughter, of
Paxton, were in town Wednesday buy
ing liberal supplies ot merchandise
from our merchants.
Mr. and Mrs. DeRolf, who had been
visiting their son J. J. DeRolf and
family for a couple of weeks, returned
Wednesday to their home in Terro
Haute, Ind.
Mrs. C. S. Clinton, who has been
spending tho past six weeks with rel
atives in Michigan City, Grand Rapids
and other eastern points, is expected
home tomorrow or Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Rinckor went to
Omaha Wednesday night to select a
stock of holiday goods from samples of
traveling men whom they mot there
by appointment.
Mrs. T. J. Ryan came up from
Grand Island the early part of the
week and will probably remain hero
during tho winter on account of Mr.
Ryan's lay-over hero being longer than
at the Island.
J. W. Tannehill, who had been visit
ing his sister, Mrs. Garlisch, left for
Norfolk yesterday whoro ho will re
main a counlo of weeks nrior to re
turning to Ancon, Panama, whero ho is
postmaster. Eighty-eight nationalities
aro represontou in tno innatmantB of
that town.
Society.
Readers having items for this column will
pleaso call phono .'!!).').
A social dancing party under tho
management of Lawrence Carpenter
nnd others will be held at tho Masonic
hall this evening.
N Misses Kricker and Scannell enter
tained six guests nt an informal dinner
party Tuesday ovening at tho Arthur
Hoagland residence.
Mrs. J. J. Halligan is entertaining
four tables at cards this afternoon in
favor of Mrs. Jones who is visiting her
sister Mrn. Andy Liddell.
W. J. iiiindgraf was host at a the
atre party Wednesday ovening, a flno
spread at ono of tho local rcstuurants
following tho attendance at tho show.
Tho affair was given in fuvor of C. C.
Hupfer, of Ogden.
Mr. nnd mrs. Henry Waltcmath en
tertuined a party of friends Tuesday
ovening in favor of C. C. Hupfer, of
Ogden. Tho amusement feature was
high live, C. O. Woingand proving to
bo tho most efficient plnyer of the
evening.
ine uiris Friendly bociety was
pleasantly entertained Tuesday oven
ing nt the home of Miss Mabel Done
hower. A guessing contest and music
afforded tho evening's entertainmont
and at tho closo a very enjoyablo lunch
was Berved.
memnerH oi mo uoterio club wero
guests of Mr. nnd Mrs. Ray Raynor
Monday evening nnd very enjoyablo
did tho function prove. The entertain
ing foaturo was high five, the first
prizes being won by Mrs. Maggio
Hall und Will Bankins and the consola
tion emblems by Mrs. Asa Snyder nnd
Mr. Kelsey. Refreshments wero
served at the cIobc.
Tho Monday Evening Bridge Club
wob formed Wednesday evening at tho
homo of Miss Hannuh Kelihor. The first
Heswion will be held Monday ovening
Nov. 3 at tho homo of Miss Geraldino
Haro. Tho sixteen members aro
Misses Edith Patterson, Mabel Patter
son, 'lannah Keliher, Irma Clinton,
MuyWalkor, Villia Whlttaker, Kate
J Beforth, Id Ottunetvin, Kl Krlcher,
Maud Dillon, Loretta Erhard, Fern
Stamp, Flo Stamp, Null Hartman,
Laura Murray nnd Geraldino Bare.
Mra. T. C: Patterson wna hostess at
a very pleasant function Tuosdny nf tor-
noon from three to six. Forty guests
enjoyed her hospitality nnd wero enter
tained by a "shopping contest" which
afforded much amusement. Mrs. Calvin
Lowell was tho most proficient in nam
ing tho greatest number of articles
found in tho various business houses in
North Platte, won tho first prlzo and
tho consolation was awarded to Mrs.
John Strahorn.
On Wednesday afternoon Mrs. Patter
son entertained nine tables nt High Five.
As Mesdamea Wnlker, Halligan and
Garlow won the same number of games
they wero obliged to cut for tho prize
which waa awarded to Mrs. Walkor,
Mrs. Grimes receiving tho consolation
prizo.
At tno close or cacn attornoon n
dolicious two-courso lunch was nerved.
Mrs. Patterson was assisted by the
Misses Mary Strahorn, Orilla Gilman,
Kato Seyferth, Edith Patterson nnd
Geraldino Bnre.
Both nftcrnoona proved exceptionally
pleasant for all present.
Engineers Mike Hayes and Pat Nor-
ris, who lately returned from u stay at
ExceUior Springs, Mo., believo they
wero considerably benefitted by the
visit. Both wero "run down" physical
ly and troubled with nervousness, and
tho outward and inwnrd uso of the
water, togothcr with tho rest from
lubor, proved beneficial. While there
they met Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Lotts, of
Laramie, and it will probably be of in
torost to Mrs. Lotts' North Platto
friends to lenrn that during hor stay
thcrosho became an expert equcatrienno
na well as a steady patron of tho bowl
ing alloy.
Wo have tho most complete line of
heating stoves wo havo over had, con
sisting of the Jewel base burner and
small heaters. The Retort Oak in the
hard and soft coal burners. Colo's Or
iginal Hot Blast in tho different sizca.
Besides those wo havo tho Oak in a
very small cheap atovo. Wo can sup
ply your wants in the stovo lino. Come
In. WURKBAN & DtinRTliBRRY.
Johnson-Johnston Wedding.
Herman Johnson and Miss Minnio
Johnston woro united in marriago at
tho homo of tho brido'a Bister, Mrs,
Fred JohnBton. in tins city at two
o'clock Wednesday afternoon. Rov. J,
1'. belbert porformcd tho ceremony in
tho presenco of a dozen relatives of
tho contracting pnrlios. Following tho
ceremony tho urido and groom and tho
guestB drove to tho latter'a farm,
north ol tno river, wnoro ti. wedding
supper wns served.
The brido was born at her father's
farm in Moran Canyon, east of tho
city, nnd lived there since. Sho is a
very pleasant young lady nnd has
many friends in that section. Mr.
Johnson has lived on tho farm north of
the river for twenty yenrB. is an in
dustrious young man and commands the
reaped nnd good will ot many ac
quaintances in North Plntto.
Hor First Falso Step," which will
bo Been at Tho Keith tomorrow even
ing, is in five acts and relates a pretty
story of sentiment. Thcro is a great
deal of emotional wont, ns well as
many exciting rcoiics, among which
shown tho uttcmnted bank robbory.
The slumB in tho tenoment district of
tho grant East Sido in Now York,
about which overyono has heard or
read of, showing how our Iobb favored
brothers and sisters exist, while tho
comedy and specialities interspersed
throughout th action of tho piny is of
tho side-splitting order.
Two laborers wero killed nbout thirty
miles west of Cheyennn on tho Union
Pacific at G:!iO Monday night when n
cabooBo on the work train waa blown
from tho track and down a thirty-foot
embankment. Tho worktrain wbb re
turning to Buford, whero it was to lay
up for tho night, nnd as it reached tho
big fill just east of Sherman tho wind
twisted the cabooso from tho rear of
tho train and hurled it down tho thirty
foot embankment, killing two laborers
and injuring nearly all the laborers moro
or less. Thirty men wero in the cabooBo
when it went over the embnnkment.
Roaumaster Corliss was seriously in
jured. The State Journal is trying awful
hard to get people to givo that daily a
trial. Its offer now is to send tho
pnper from date until January 1, 1909,
for only 50 cents without Sunday, or 7f
conts with Sunday. Tho publishers
feel euro that nnyono who trica tho
State Journal will stick, However, they
havo adonted nn absoluto rulo of stop
ping every subscriber whon his term la
out. If there is anything that makes n
man mad it is to subscribo for a city
daily and then hnvu to fight with tho
publishers to get it stopped or pay for
something he doesn't want. The Jour
nals ntsw planjWill bcjpujiulnr.