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TWENTY-FOURTH YEAR.
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TOWN AND COUNTY NEWS
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For Sale Hard Coal Bnso Burner in
good condition. E. A. Cahy.
The Modern Woodmen and the Royal
Neighbors will hold joint installation at
the hall on Thursday evening of next
week. A social time will follow the
ceremonies.
Good agents wanted for this county
to handle a fine article needed in every
home. Write at once. Tuxedo Co.,
212 McCague Building, Omaha, Neb.
Henry Weil, the well known valley
farmer, spent several days this week
investigating conditions around Bridge
port and other towns in tho upper
North Platte valley.
J. P. Corwin and wife, of Utica,
Neb., accompanied by Mr. and Mra.
Leister, of Hershoy, were in town yes
terday. Mr. and Mrs. Corwin had
been visiting at Hershey.
In making its last tour of North
Platte for tho year 1908 the Btork left
a girl baby at tho home of Mr. and
Mrs. C. W. Edwards Wednesday after
noon, congratulations are extenaea.
Have you any money loft from Christ
mas? Vou will make a good invest
ment by going to the basket ball gamo
at tho opera house tonight. Help tho
high school. It's yours.
Tho county commissioners spent
Wednesday north of Brady viewing
roads. The commissioners will be in
session next week, and will then begin
to make settlement with tho several
county officers,
Lew Huntington, who has been a
resident of North Platte practically all
his life, had a hearing before the board
of insanity Wednesday and was ad
judged insane. Ho will be taken to one
of the stato asylums in a few days.
August Molzer, the well known vio
linist and teacher in the Wesleyan uni
versity, haa been the guest of Mr. and
Mrs. E. A. Cary this weok. Wednes
day evening Mr. and Mrs. Cary enter
tained informally in favor of Mr. Mol
zer. The case of tho Stato against L. B.
Munger, set for hearing Wednesday
wns continued until January 14th on ac-
count 01 Hindoo .
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inO WIUIUBBUO 111 wiu ..w.w t""----
under bonds for their appearance at tho
hearing.
Members of tho Robokah lodge will
j Boon givo a series of aauer kraut Bup
I nors. Last fall tho members made a
I barrel of kraut with the view of giving
' these Buppors. We know of one who
will be presont at all thoso Buppors
we're Pennsylvania dutch.
W. C Patterson returned the early
part of the woeK irom a visit wiiniiw
parents at Fonda. Iowa. His father,
4 who is engaged in business there, is
7 well pleased with tho change from
ranch life, and his mother b heath is
much better than when living on tho
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From December 28th to January 10th we will give you a discount of one-fifth from the
regular price of every article carried in our Dry Goods, Cloaks, Suits, Notions, Gents' Furnishings
and Shoe stocks. These goods will be sold to you at regular prices and one-fifth deducted from
your bill. During this sale we will not open any new goods in these departments, so it will pay
you to come early before the assortments are broken.
Wilcox Department
Basket Ball.
Tho athletic affairs of tho North
Platte high school are now in the hands
of the student athletic association,
which has been recently organized for
the purpose of promoting good, clean
athletics, fostering a strong athletic
spirit, and, if possib'e leaping high
school athletics ahead flaanciaily. The
first public event under tho auspices of
this organization will be a basket ball
game this evening between the high
school team and a team composed of
former high school players. This prom
ises to be a good game, as both teams
are working hard and have some excel
lent material. The fact that the boys
are being coached by Mr. Cecil True
blood, in addition to Mr. Ringer's work,
is in itself a guarantee that some fast
work will be done, and you owe it to
yourself, to your high school, and to the
players to be present at this game.
Our foot ball season was not a success
financially, but it is hoped that a large
part of the foot ball deficit may be
wiped out by tho proceeds of this game.
Take Care of the Horses Feet.
Horses are no good if they can't
walk. Many men cause their faithful
horse untold suffering because of the
neglect of proper care of the feet. We
have placed the price to a notch where
no one can afford to neglect this most
important thing. Wo have engaged the
services of Mr. Henry Desler, of York,
Nebr. , an expert Bhoer, and wo do not
hesitate to absolutely guarantee that
vou will bo well satisfied. Plontv of
help to push the work out in a hurry.
with this in mind and tne marKcu re
duction in price, you can save from
twenty-fivo to fifty per cent on j our
shoeing bill.
Remember too, that wo do a general
blacksmithing. Our shop is supplied
with all the latest devices for doing
work tjuick, tho latest of which is the
scientific tire setter. We will absolute
ly save you twenty-fivo per cent on all
your blacksmithing if you will give us
a chance to do your work. Workmen
tho best that tne country affords. Al
ways givo mo a chanco to figuro with
you before going elsewhere. Make
your dollars jo aa far as you can and
at tho same time get the best work.
Thanking you for the past patronage
and soliciting the same in tho future,
I am yours to serve.
J. H, VanCleave,
Brick Shop West Cth St.
Dlsnatchcs from Chicatro. the sea
of railroad information, is to tho effect
that Hill will build the North Platte
valley line from Newark to Bridge
port thence through to Hillings by tne
fiarts of road already comploted. Whilo
t; is not stated that this work will be
undertaken in 1909, it is generally
believed that within the next year
North Platto people will see Burlington
engines steam into North Platte.
There is a roport current thai Henry
Geise, of Maxwell, charged with cattlo
Bteallng and who waB released from jail
Saturday by putting up bond for $2,200,
has skipped tho country. We do not
vouch for the correctness of the report.
NORTH PLATTE, NEBRASKA, JANUARY 1, 1909.
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One-Fifth Off.
SOCIETY NOTES.
Tho members of the I. T. S. wore
entertained at a kensington yesterday
afternoon by Miss Mario Von Goetz.
Mrs. Arthur Hoacrland will entertain
tomorrow afternoon in favor of Misses
Jennie Scannell and Kathorino Kricker.
Miss Hannah Keliher will entertain
at a seven o'clock dinner tomorrow eve
ning, at which Miss Chapman will bo
tho guest of honor.
The Five Hundred Club will be en
tertained this evening by Mrs. W. M.
Cunningham and Mrs. Thos. Patterson
at tho home of tho former.
Tho members of tho Monday
Even
"open ing bridge (Jlub are Holding
house" from three to six
this after-
noon at tho Clinton residence.
Tho Indoor Picnic club held a delight
ful session at tho homo of Miss Sylvia
Watts Tuesday evening. After a boun
tiful supper had been enjoyed tho re
mainder of the evening was devoted to
charades and music.
Rolfo Hallican entertained about
thirty guests at high five Wednesday
evening. Tho prizes were awarded to
Miss uditti Patterson and George Kan-
nieand tho consolations to Miss Gerald-
ine Bare and Carl Abrahamson. At a
late hour a very nice two course lunch
was served.
The members of tho Indian card club
were pleasantly entertained Wednes
day afternoon bv Mrs. M. H. Douglas.
The customary game of the club, high
live being played, Aliss Hannah Keliher
winning the lirst prize while the con
solation was awarded to Mrs. Thos.
Healv. A verv eniovablo lunch was
served at the close of the afternoon.
On tho occasion of their thirty-ninth
wedding anniversary last Monday even
ing, Judge and Mrs. J. S. Hoagland
were tho recepients of n surprise ""'v
from fifty or more Odd Fellows lu
Rebekahs. It was a complete surprise
for tho worthy couple, and they were
temporarily embarrassed, but they
quickly recovered their composure and
entertained the invaders in a delightful
manner, tho ovenlnc nrovintr very
pleasant. The invaders took with them
Bauer kraut and wienies, and these with
other dishes served to make the lunch
a most enjoyable one. ,
Two pre-nuptial showers wore ten
dered Miss Ethol Hartley this week.
one nt tho Pizer residence Monday eve
ning, tho second at tho homo of Mr.
nnd Mrs. Frank Hatch on the evening
previous to tho wedding. At tho former
about twenty-fivo young ladies were
present, nnd the bride to be was the
recipient of a copious shower of linen
and other articles. Pink nnd white
carnations were used as decorations,
and the hostess served a nico lunch. In
a guessing contest the prizes were won
by Miss Mabel Otten and Miss Lizzie
Richards. At the second shower the
attendants were the members of the
Episcopal choir, of which tho recipient
or the Bhower wbb formerly a member.
Tho evening proved a pleasant one, tho
Bhower brought fOrth mahy miscellan
eous articles, and tho lunch served was
enjoyable
On Tuesday evening of this week
Gerald Devor entertained a number of
friends at his homo on west Fourth St.,
in honor of a friend of his, Mr. Law
rence, of St. Louis. About two dozen
young persons wero present. Refresh
ments wero served during the courso
nf the evening, and many old favorite
games indulged in. In addition, ono or
two novel features wore introduced.
Among theso may bo mentioned tho
way in which Mr. Lawrence, tho guoBt
of honor, proved his prowess as a mind
reader. Victor Halhgan, plied alter
nately with punch and compliments,
was at length prevailed upon to. render
one of his popular selections. It was a
reading descriptive of the experiences
of a country youth in the throes of the
tondOr passion. His effort was vigor
ously applauded, as was a similar ono
on the part of Gcruld Devor. Tho party
broko up at a late hour, and tho popu
lar sentiment, as expressed to Mtb.
Sturges and tho host, was that every
one passed a very enjoyable evening,
indeed.
A Callaway dispatch dated December
27th says: Tho round-up for tho wild
animal which is running at largo south
of this city and killing stock almost
nightly, took place as scheduled. Al
though about 160 men and boys with
guns and dogs took part in the round
up, nothing was seen of the animal
sought. A large number of coyotes was
caught in the circle, but nothing larger.
Reports continue coming in regarding
tho depredations of the animal, how
ever, nnd another hunt will bo made for
it in t'io near future. It is reported
that tho animal followed a son of Nick
Kopf for a considerable distance ono
evening recently as ho was roturning
home with a team hitched to a wagon.
He roproted the occurrence upon ar
rival homo and another boy went with
his gun to the point, but failed to find
tho animal. The Koft boy describes the
animal bb being higher in front than be
hind, very shaggy head and a little hair
on tho end of its tail.
In Bpeaking of tho estate loft by Ru
dolph Springer, consisting of SG0.000, 000
worth of real estate in tho heart of
Wilmington, Del., and $100,000,000 in
cash nnd property in Sweden. County
Commissioner Springer, who is ono of
tho many heirs to the property, sayB
thatattornoys hnvo been working on
the case since 1877, but as yet a solu
tion ot tno matter has not been ob
tained. As early as 1877 the share of
tho estate belonging to Mr. Springer's
parents was in excess of $500,000, and
since then that amount has moro than
doubled. Mr. Springer has Bomo doubts
ns to whothor tho heirs will finally win
out.
C. M. Baker, general superintendent
of construction of tho Postal telegraph
company, passed through Wednesday
and in conversation with tho 'local rep
resentative Harrv Walrath. imparted
(the information that tho company will
seon construct a direct lino irOto Salt
Lake t6 tho Pacific coast.
Store.
Revival Meetings Open Sunday.
Next Sunday morning at cloven o'
clock the revival services under the
leadership of Dan Shannon, "the Mich
igan Cyclone Speaker", will begin at
tno Baptist church. Tho singing will
be in charge of Harry Ross, who is
said to bo a very inspiring gospel sing
er. The big hall at tho northwest corner
of tho court house is rented and the
evening servlco next Sunday will bo
held there beginning at 7:30 sharp.
Chairs, stoves and the like have been
arranged for tho convenience and com
fort of the audience. About 400 can bo
accommodated in this hall, but unless
you come early you may not got a seat.
All tho evening meetings will be held
in this hall, but tho service next Sun
day morning will be at 11 o'clock in the
Baptist church.
New Lumber Yard at Sutherland
Tho Welpton Lumber Company, which
owns and operates lumbor yards at five
points in Keith and Deuel counties, aro
looking for a block of land at Suther
land preparatory to opening up a yard
at that place. The Wclpton Co. is a
strong concern financially, its president
being J. W. Wclpton, of Ogalalla, who
practically owns tour banks in western
Nebraska, extonding from Sutherland
to Big Springs. The company expects
to begin business within a few weeks.
Appalling Disaster.
One of the most appalling disasters
in tho history of tho world occurred
this week when an earthquako in Cal
abria and Sicily destroyed thirty-fivo
cities and resulted in the death of prob
ably ono hundred and fifty thousand
people. Ten thousand soldiers aro en
gaged in burying the dead.
Cards of Thanks.
Wo thus publicly extend our thanks
to the friends and ncigbors for tho as
sistance and kindly acts during tho ill
ness and at tho funeral of our beloved
son and brothor Adolph Schwcrdt.
Mns. A. M. Schwerdt and Family,
To the friends and neighbors and to
members of tho W. R. C, tho relative
extend thanks for tho many acts of
kindness during the illness and at tho
funernl of tho late Mrs. Winget.
Oscnr Olson nf KIrIii nnd Minn Ttlnn
Oman Of Spannuth wero united in mar
riage by Judge Elder Wednesday.
COMMISSIONERS' PROCEEDINGS.
December 28, 1908.
Board mot pursuant to adjournment.
Present full board and county clerk.
It is hereby agreod to donate $100 out
of tho general fund towards paying for
tho tuberculosis exhibit to be held at
North Platte.
December 29, 1908.
uoaru met samo as yesterday, pres
ent iuii noaru anu county cierK.
This bcincr tho day and hour for final
Ihearlng of petitioners and remomon-
Fstrators for and against granting road
no. uib, tno remonsirators appear; pe
titioners failing to do so tho board
therefore dismisses tho petition.
NO. 98
Ray C. Langford, county treasurer:
You aro horoby authorized to cancel
the tax list as to lots 1 to 12, in block
six, Trustee's addition to North Platte,
on account of clerical error.
The following claims against1 road
districts wero allowed:
E. Kunkel, Dlst. 67, 14.80,
E, C. Hostettcr, Dlst. 82, 18.30.
I. C. Clark. Dlst. 32, 4.25.
Geo. E. Knapp, Dlst. 82, 12.00.
H. P. Sornsen, Dlat. 16, 2.50.
Jens Rasmussen, Dlst. 15, 3.00.
Jan Catterson, Dlst. 3G, 3.00.
W. H. Logan, Dlst. 14. 8.00.
Nols NelBon, Dist. 16. 3.00.
A Few of Our
Regular Prices:
Yoast Foam 4c, 3 for ..10c
10-pound pail Syrup ;.45c
lG-oz Duko's Mixturo Tobacco.... 80c
Walter Baker's Chocolato Jib pkg..20c
Horse Shoo Tobacco, per pound. . . . ,46c
Perro Vau's Maplo Syrup, per gallon .
$1.25
None Such Mlnco Meat, 3 pkga 25c
Kraut, por can 10c
Hominy, per can 10c
Corn Starch, per pkg , 05c
Laundry Starch, per pkg 05c
Search Light Matches, 12 boxes 45c
Gum, all kinds, 4c, 8 pkgs for 10c
1001bs,Sack Salt , 75c
16-07. can Royal Baking Powder. ... .'45c
Lewis Lyo, per can , 08c
Best Patent Flour, per sack,,.... 1.35
Wilcox Department Store
Harrington & Tobin,
Wholesale Hay
and Grain. . . .
Parties desiring1 to settle their
accounts may do so by calling-
at our office. Room 5, Keith
Theatre building-.
Borial No. 0755. II. E, 19f06,
Notice for Publication.
Department of tho Interior,
U. H. Land Ofllco at North Platte, Nob.
' . . Docombor 28th, 1008.
Notlcp Is horoby Blyen that Frank Powers,
of North Platto. Nebraska, who,, on August
'2th, 11)03, made homestead ontry No, 10700.
for oast half southwest quarter and lota 0
and 7, Bectlon 6, Township 11, north. Kane
80 west Sixth principal Meridian tag iiud
notlco ot Intention to make final are rear
proof to establish claim to tho land , above
nnclluwt tmfiA ttin 1 ) 1 . . .
colver at North Platto, Nob., on the I3r&
day of February. 100U. "
aialmantnameaaawltneasea! A. W. Brow,
Alexllrown.ll.M. VabPelt, Ed Wllsob, al(
of North Platte, Nebraska. ... . ' ,
Jl-B J. Bi EVANS, llefclster.