Bute Historic! Scckljr Mmth TWENTY-FOURTH YEAlt. NORTH PLATTE, NEBRASKA, DECEMBER 8, l0tt. NO 5)1 TOWN AND COUNTY NEWS 8 r Tho Club Ncdoflc will meet Wednes day with Mrs. T. V. Austin. Mrs. George Schntz has on Bale each day nt her homo a nico line of hnnd paintcd chinn. Tho local eyrio of Eaelos will hold their annual election of officers at tho K. P. hall tomorrow evening. Wanted Janitor for Presbyterian church. Apply to Butler Buchanan. We aro requested to announce that a socialist speaker will hold forth at the court house tomorow evening and he invites the general public to attend. Tho I. 0. 0. F. lodga at Sutherland has decided to purchnso a lot and erect theroon a two-story building, the lower floor to bo used as a storo room and the upper floor as a hall. Tho board of county commissioners convened yesterduy and will probably bo in session tho remainder of the woek. Yesterday the day was devoted to tho allowance of bills and other routino business. For Rent Six room house, 105 west Second. Inquire at 109 W. Second. Leo Grimes, who is with the Union Pacific engineering department, spent Sunday in town. Ho is at present em ployed on the Wyoming and Colorado divisions, but will go to tho Kansas division next week. Tho mother of John Honk, who lives twelve miles southwest of Sutherland, died last week. When the family arose in the morning it was found that the aged woman had passed away in the night whilo sitting in a rocking chair. Palmer's Perfumes and Sachet Pow ders. There arc none better. Schiller & Co., Exclusive Agents. B. J, Guinan, of Wood River, who owns 240 acres of land southwest of town, wus here tho latter part of last week. Ho is so well satisfied with his investment here that he contemplates purchasing an additional 320 acres. He has completed a new house and barn on tho land he owns. Aiter considering tho offer for some time, E. S. Davis has concluded not to accept tho position of deputy commis sioner of public lands and buildings, which was tendered him by tho commissioner-elect. Mr. Davis is so much attached to North Platto that no other place would seem liko homo. Diamonds for Christmas aro a safo investment, as well iib an always ac ceptable gift. Wo aro offering this season some exceptional values in fine diamonds. Let us show you we can save you money. Dixon, Tho Jeweler. Painters and paper hangers are just about through at tho Y. M. C. A. rooms and tho general conditions ap pear more attractive. With new floor coverings, now chairs and lounges and tho billiard and pool tables, tho rooms will be much more largely patronized in tho future than during tho past sum mon Ira Wilson, of Peckham precinct, transacted business in town Saturday and mado this office a call. Mr. Wilson informed us that 40,000 head of sheep aro being fed at points south of the river by a western sheepman and that ho was paying two cents above thn market price for corn, tho price paid Friday being fifty-three cents. For Sale Celery, fresh and crisp, also some onions. Inquire nt 913 West 3rd street. The N. T. E. club wore cntertoined Friday evening by Misa Maymo Lannin, Tho evening was devoted to progress ivo high five, the prizes being won by Russel Wyman and Miss Kathleen Flynn. At tho close a dainty three course lunch was served. Tho session was a vorv pleasant one, Miss Lannin proving an efficient hostess. Wo don t overdraw it when wo say wo have tho finest and biggest line of Queenswaro and Decorated China in town, and the prices are lower than over before. Come in and Inspect our stock. You will bo pleased. TnAMr, the Grocer. N. B. Swetzer, U. S. examiner of surveys, who with a corps of engineers has boon re-running lines in Mc Pher- son county, was in town with his men Friday, having discontinued tho work -until next spring. In tho re-surveya that are being mado tho corners nro being marked with iron pegs sot in ce rnont. thus insuring permanency. This svstem of marking corners was first suggested to tho government by Mr. Swetzer. In speaking of tho Duke Alexis hunt, an article on which ap neared in theso colums last week, Mr. Swetzer snid that his father, Major N B. Swetzer. then stationed at Omahn commanded two companies of the Second cavalry which acted as an es cort to tho hunting party. Tho remains of John McMackln, who died at Sutherland Saturday night, were brought to this city yestorday forenoon and funeral services held at St. Patrick's church. Word from Miss Ircno Neville, who n fow days ago submitted to an opera tion for nppendicitis in a Washington hospital, is to tho effect that sho is re covering satisfactorily therefrom. , Tho Baptist ladies served 350 persons at their supper Thursday evening nnd had provisions to Bupply at least fifty more. The total receipts of thq even ing were $13G, about $100 of which was net. Tho banana belt has been having a moderate touch of winter. An inch or more of Bnow fell Saturday night, fol lowed by squalls Sunday forenoon, and a drop in the temperature Sunday night. Holiday and decorative boxes of stn tionary nt prices to suit all pnrses. SCIIU.LEK & Co. Tho advanco agent of "Tho Devil's Auction", which will bo presented nt The Keith next Monday evening, spent yesterday in town making arrange ments for tho production of that pop ular play. There is vory little in "Three Years in Arkansaw" presented at tho Keith Saturday evening that commends it self to tho theatre-goer. Tho play is rather dreary, and tho actors do not put much life into their parts. It was tho intention to dedicato the now Baptist church at Wcllfleet last Sunday, but on account of the non-arrival of tho furniture the services hnve been indefinitely postponed. Rev. nnd Mrs. Favoright, of this city, expect to be present nt tho dedicatory services. Threo sons of E. Sodorman, who livo3 east of town, leave tonight for Now York and thence by boat to Cuba, whoro they go to investigate a tract of land near Santiago owned by the father. If they liko the country they will ro main, if not they will return home via the isthmus and San Francisco, in which event they will havo made quite a journey. Chafing Dishes, Leather Goods, Hair Combs, Fountain Pens, Cut Glass, Watches, Diamonds nnd tho finest lino of jewelry ever displayed in our city. Call early and get tho best selection. Dixon, The Jeweler. A lawyer by tho name of Strango died. His last request was to havo only theso words engraved on his monument, which was complied with: "Here Lies an HoneBt Lawyer." Peoplo passing the spot remarked "That's Strange." Tho public readily see a print, there fore its nothing strango that "A Mod ern woodman always plays to a packed house, as it will nt Tho Keith on Wednesday night, December 16th. Some thirty local people will take part directed by the actor-author, Walter M. Ellis, of Rock Island, 111. CHILDREN'S Fur CI! Top KJlippCIi EVERY LITTLE TOT dreads to step out of their warm nest in the morning", for their little feet get so cold on me noor. mat is wny we hope that Santa Claus will take each and every one of them a pair of our fine fur topped slippers, which will keep them as Snug as a Bug in a Rug. You will be greatly pleas .i it r ing tne children u you see that they have a pair. Size K to 8, Size Sj4 to ii Size 12 to 2 . , . goc Si.oo 8 MA. Ijl The Big Shoe Man. Dewey Street. ?2I m ! 2 ftV VC 'nMmtm fc 5 2 i 5 i 2 PEOPLE AND EVENTS. Miss Henderson went to Columbus, Neb., Saturday morning. Chas. H. Kuhns. tho Maxwell mer chant, transacted business in town yesterday. Mrs. J. W. Vnndorhoof loft Sunday morning for n visit with friends in Shcnandoal, Iowa. Mrs. Ida Brown, who had been vlslt- ng in Omnhn for a fow days returned homo yesterday. Mrs. T. C. Patterson nnd daughter Edith returned last night from their visit in Lincoln and Omaha. Mr. and Mrs. Pnyno nnd daughter Grace left Saturday for Muscatine, la., where they will visit friends for sever al weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Saml. Goozeo loft Sat-' urdayfor California. They expected to leave a day or two earlier but could not secure berths. Mrs. W. L. Park, who had been visiting her parents for n day or two returned to Omaha Sunday, joining Mr. Park, who camo in from the west in his special car. Mrs. E. S. Davis, Mrs. Geo. E. Prossor, Mrs. S. W. VnnDornn und Mrs. C. II. Stnmp went to Sutherland Saturday and assisted in getting star ted a Rcbckah degree lodge. Mrs. Ernest Cunningham nnd child ren, of Shelby, Neb., nro guests of her parents, Mr. und Mrs. Chris Tag ader. Mr. Tngader, who had been vis iting nt Shelby returned with them. E. O. Fuller formerly clerk nt tho local land office but now special ugent with hendquartcrB in Cheyenne, spent Friday and Saturday in town, visiting friends, nnd especially tho young Indies. Mr. Fuller is well pleased with tho duties of special agent. Copt. Geo. T. Patterson writes his father that ho hns been detailed for two yenrB' service in a coast defense buttory in tho Philippines nnd will leave for that island tho latter part of Fob-u- ary. lie will sail vin tno buez cantu route on any army transport. Captain Patterson is highly pleased over his prospective service in the Philippines. Bank Deposits- The deposits in tho banks of Lincoln county, as Bhown by tho statement culled for Novcmbor 27th, exceed one million dollars. The two banks at Brady havo deposits of in round num bers $109,000, tho Wallnco bank $57, 000, tho Maxwell bank $17,000, tho Hershoy bank $13,000, tho Sutherland bank $75,000, and the two hanks of this city have in excess of $700,000. Thorc is also a bank at Wollfleet, but wo havo not yet scon its statement. Will Build Hay Barn. Loo Tobiu expects soon to begin the erection of a hay barn 00x100 feet on tho lots ho recently purchased of Keith Neville on caBt Front street. Tho building will bo covered with galvan ized iron and will havo a capacity of 500 tons of baled hay. Such a struc ture has been needed by Mr. Tobin for soveral years, as it will enable him to Btore hay when prices nro low or cars scarce, and will prevent tho necessity of stneking the bulcs in tho open. Real Estate Transfers. Andrew Jensen and others to F. M. Stellio northeast quarter section 23-16- 29, $800. J. W. Pnyno to tho Lincoln Develop ment Co. 282 ncres in sections 35 and 2G, town 13, range 29, $G,'112.40. Cora Fuller to J. R, Derryborry lot 3. block 12, Peniston's addition, $100. Deeds have been filed conveying from the Lincoln Development Co. to Jona than Higgnns a largo tract of land for morly embraced in tho E. W. ranch, the consideration being $19,300. George Beyerlc Dead. George Beyerlo, an old resident of Keith and Lincoln countios, died early Sunday morning at tho Bruno Artz rcsidenco at tho ago of nearly soventy- nino years. About threo months ago ho camo in from his homestead, which is located in tho D. B. McNeol neighborhood in an enfeebled condition, and placed in tho caro of Mr. and Mrs. Artz. Ho con tinued to grow weaker until death en sued. Tho deceased moved from Iowa to Keith county in the early 80's and later romoved to this county, making his homo off and on nt tho McNccI ranch. Ho is survived by a wife and seven children, tho latter being Mrs. C. M. Newton, Miss Harriot Beyerle, John and Ad Beyerle, of this city, Mrs. Chrifltnor, of Ft. Scott, Ark., Phil Boycrlo of Evnnston and Charles Beyerlo, now at Oklnhoma City. The funeral was hold yesterday af ternoon from tho Artz resldonco. THE CHRISTMAS SHOPPER Who is looking for gifts that give comfort, that adds attractiveness and that are not soon cast aside, is invited to visit our store. Here she or he will find those things that tend to make the home surroundings pleasant and enjoyable. This store is full of gifts that will be appreciated by the one who receives them. For instance, we have: A Magnificent Line of Leather Couches, Rocking Chairs, Chiffoncirs, Library Tables, China Closets, Sideboards and Brass Beds; hundreds of Handsome Pictures; Fine Carving Sets and other Table Cutlery; in fact so many substantial articles suitable for gifts that wc cannot enumerate them. $ $ The range of prices on these articles is such as to suit the pocketbook of all. Your inspection of our stock is respectfully solicited. GINN & WHITE. i Christmas Cloak, S nil and Fur Sale at THE LEADER. ej We have just received a large consignment of Ladies', Misses' and Children's Cloaks, H g the latest and finest that have been shown this season. We place them on sale and 8j will guarantee to save you from tventy-fiver,tb fifty cents on every dollar you invest. Km Any one wishing to buy a cloak or suit or set of furs for a Christmas gift should call jgj -early and get the advantage of a full stock. Ii THE LEADER,) JULIUS PIZER, Proprietor. Prevention of Tuberculosis. Walter L. Cospor, representing tho national association for tho study and prevention of tuberculosis, spont Satur day in town making arrangements for a series of exhibits and lccturoH on the white plague." This exhibit, in chargo of Mr. Cosper, has been presented in Omaha, Fremont nnd other Nebraska towns, nnd tho object is to acquaint pooplo with a knowledge of tho disease and the best methods to provont it. Statistics show that in the United States 500 doaths occur daily from tuberculosis, and whilo Nebraska's per contago is light, yet in tho first six months of tho present year 322 deaths from tho disenso occurred in the stato. Tho rapid incrensu of the disenso is such as to cause general alarm, and the work of tho national association in educating the peoplo in methods that will tend to decrease its ravages ia cer tainly commendable. The cost of having this exhibit and theao lectures for a week is about $150, and thcro will bo a meeting at the Commercial Club rooms this ovoning to discuss tho matter nnd decido whothor an engagement will bo made with Mr. Cosper. All citizens are invited to this meeting. to nt though it would bo necessary least amputate tho toes. This item from tho Oshkosh Herald gives un Inkling of tho nmount of busi ness done on tho North Rivor branch: "Agent Maryott informed us that ho collected $1,473.45 for local freight last Friday, also over a thousand dollars Saturday nnd that it was still coming in largo quantities." J. Bruinmoyer, n pnssongpr ort- train No. 12 Friday night wbb drugged and robbed of sixty dollars by a follow passenger. Ofllcors horo wero notiflod of tho occurrence, but tho thief jumped from tho train boforo it stopped and made his oscapo. Hruinmeyor, who livosnt Uutto, Nob., and was onrouto to Norfolk, was very sick and was do tained hero until tho following day. The Becond board of inquiry culled to investigate tho cause of tho recont wreck nt Borio, Wyo., mado its roport Saturday, in which it places tho blamo of tho accident on tho ontiro crow, and says tho accident might havo boon pro vented had brakomen dono effective work with hand brakes, On tho board of inquiry wore two nrmy oftlcors, an uir brake inspector, a retired gonoral superintendent of tho C. & N. W., and Mr, Mohlor nnd Mr. Park. For Rent. Fivo room house, modern in every respect, bath, electric lights, etc. Only fivo blocks from tho business part of tho city. Locnted in tho south part of town. Seo us at onco, for tho nmount that this placo can bo rontcd for will insuro its rent by tho first applicant. Templo Real Estate & Insurance Agency, Rooms 1 und 2 McDonald Building. Railroad Note During November 1G,158 freight enrs woro handled through tho local yards. an increase of 5,075 curs over November, 1907. Frank Maryott, formerly of this city, but now station agent nt Oshkosh, is a social lion in that embryo city. At a recent mask ball ho was awarded tho prizo for having the most Btriking costume Tho newsboys at tho depot became so strenuous in thoir work nnd impor tuned passengers ho strongly that tho company hns ostnbliahed a "dead lino," beyond which they aro not allowed to pass. Fireman Dustln, who hud his loft foot crushed it Sidnoy last week, will not lose tho foot or tho toes, although at tho timo of tho accident it looked as Mutual Building and Loan Association OF NORTH PLATTE, NEB. ORGANIZED 1887. 1 ASSETS $2S9,886.05 Office 622 Dewey Street. In order to supply funds for loan applications approved and allowed by its board of directors, this association will Issue a limitod nmount of its paid up Htock, i'n any nmount from $100.00 to $5,000.00. This paid up stock drnws dividends nt tho rate of six percent per nnnum, payablo March 1st and Sept. 1st of each year, and may bo withdrawn at nny timo upon thirty days' notice All of tho assets of tho association being invested in first mortgages on improved real estato in tho City of North Platto nnd tho association being operated undor the supervision of tho Stato Banking Board, there can be no safer investment. T. C. PATTERSON, President; SAMUEL GOOZEE, Secretary; E. S. DAVIS, Asst. Secretary