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TWENTY-FOURTH YEAlt.
NORTH PLATTE, NEBRASKA, DECEMBER 8, l0tt.
NO 5)1
TOWN AND COUNTY NEWS
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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
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ing tne children u you see
that they have a pair.
Size K to 8,
Size Sj4 to ii
Size 12 to 2 . ,
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8 MA. Ijl
The Big Shoe Man.
Dewey Street.
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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.
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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
