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About The North Platte semi-weekly tribune. (North Platte, Neb.) 1895-1922 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 12, 1909)
4 Do . . . Your DIAMONDS They should have frequent attention, as the prongs are likely to wear away and there is danger of losing a valuable stone. We Do Our Own Diamond Setting, Carry in stock a fine line of Diamond Mountings for ladies' and gentlemen's wear. Leave your Diamond with us for re-mounting and repair and you can have them the same day. No danger of their being lost in transit. DIXON, U. P. Watch Inspector. 4 DR. 0. II. CRESSLER, Graduate Dentist. Office over the McDonald State Bank. Tho D. of II. will moot with Mrs. Tim Hnnifln next Tuesday afternoon. vFor a good cup of Coffee try Mogul. John Singleton ' is contemplating erecting two new houses this season on his Second street lots. The postofilco is observing Lincoln's birth anniversary today by closing from 10 a. m. to G. p. m. Mr. and Mrs. C. C. McGee, of Suth erland, were visitors in town yesterday, returning homo this morning. The latest novelties in Belts, Bags, Hair Ornaments just arrived at The Leader. MrB, E. H. George, of Greeley, Col., is, expected to arrive in tho city next week for a brief visit with friends. A party of young folks will go to Maxwell this evening to attend a dance if tho temperature does not drop too low.. Drink Mogul Coffee. Tho Methodist ladies will hold a so cial next Tuesday evening at tho homo of MrB. Daniel Besack. All friends are invited. x The hear approach of Ash Wednes dayFebruary 24th has resulted in an unusual number of social functions for the coming week. J. B. Sumner, of Bloomington, is visiting friends in town today. Ho is at present looking after affairs on his ranch in Keith county. Spring Dress Goods, just arrived at The Leader. Tho, case of the North Platto Land & Water Co. against A. W. Arnett, tho last jury trial in, the present term of district court, was decided in favor of Arnett. . Hoagland & Hoagland, attorneys in tho Scott damngo case, will make a motion for a new trial, and if not granted vill take the case to the su premo court. Mogul Coffee can be purchased of Buchanan Co., P. T. McGerr, and the Rush Mercantile Co. Interest in roller skating increases rather than wanes. Last Saturday night there were 135 skaters on tho floor, and each evening there are from fifty to 100. Drink Mogul Coffee. Contractors say tho prospects are for a busy season. One builder says he has already figured on four houses, another says he has been asked to es timate tho cost of three, and a third says a half dozen parties have visited him and talked houso building. JBalcima Powder JlPSQjuzeiyjrare It is economy to use Royal Baking Powder. It saves labor, health and money. Where the best food is required no other baking powder or leavening agent can take the place or do the work of Royal Baking Powder. Need Re-Setting? THE JEWELER. SCHILLER & CO., Prescription Druggists First Door North of First National Hank Harry Samelson returned from Omaha the early part of this week, where ho had gone to take treatment for a threatened case of blood poisoning. Public Auction at noon hour at Somer set, Neb,, Farmers' Institute, Feb. 20th 1909. Leo and Louis Tobin will form a part nership under the firm name of Tobin & Tobin and will engage in tho hay and grain commission business. They will maintain offices in this city as well as in Denver. Drs. Bowlby & Perrigo, Optical Specialists, of 304 Paxton Block, Omaha, Neb., will visit North Platte again Monday, Feb. 15th. Charley Pnrgeon, while attempting to mdunta horse on Dewey street Wed nesday evening, was thrown and dragged u considerablo distance, re ceiving bruises so severe as to require the attendance of a physician. Fancy and plain Spring Hosiery, for ladies, misnes and children, just arrivod ut The Leader. A card from Arthur McNamara, now at Tampa, Flprida, says ho attended a reception given to W. J. Bryan by the Elks of Tampa, which was a splen did affair, and that Bryan's talk was a gem. Tho Elks have a very fine homo at Tampa. Larger Oranges for tho same money at tho Wilcox Department Store. The Tribune regrets that it cannot announce any definitite news in regard to the coustruclion of the Burlington lino up the North Piatto valley. Tho rumor is still current, however, that tho road will bo constructed during 1909. The Burlington has enginoers at work on the gap between Warland and Guernesy. Tho newest designs in Ladies' Shirt Waists, at twenty per cent discount, at The Leader. Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Cunning ham entertained twenty young pcoplo last evening in favor of Miss Margaret Ware and Miss Cas tetter, of Blair, Tho entertaining feat uro was the game of hearts, and tho cccorations were of of heart-shaped designs. A very enjoyable chafing-dish supper was served. Use Rexall Cherry Juice Cough Syrup. McDoncll & Graves. Farm to Rent. Four miles from North Platto; 110 cow pasture, 80 acres farm land, 200 acres wild hay nnd 40 acres alfalfa. Good house and barn. Inquire of F. H. Garlow, Scout's Rest Ranch, North Platto, Neb. CRAPES, from their most health ful properties, give KUYAL us active andprincipal ingredient The Lincoln Anniversary. . Tho centenary of Lincoln's uirth was fittingly observed in North Platte yesterday, tho exorcises occurring on that day instead of today on account of tho Kel,th theatre being engaged. Flags wero displayed from court house, school houses and some business build ings, and in tho afternoon and evoninar appropriate exercises were hold at The Keith, Tho afternoon program was for tho children, nnd they occupied near ly all the seats. In addition an elevated platform had been erected on tho stage and on this wero seated noarly 200 children, who wore provided with flnge, as wore also the youngsters in tho au dience. Tho children on tho stage ren dered several patriotic songa under the direction of Prof. Garlisch, and pre scntcd a pretty and patriotic appear ance. Tho cxercisos of the afternoon wero carried out as per the progrnmpub lishcd in Tuesday's issue. With eo many children present, there was more or less confusion, nnd the speakers could not bo distinctly heard by those in the rear of tho house, nevertheless the exerclsas wero a success, and tend ed to inculcato patriotism for country nnd rovorenco for tho departed presi dent and statesman. Tho ovening session was attonded by an audienco that mora than filled tho seating capacity of the theatre, and many who entered and could not obtain scats did not remain, Tho meeting was in charge of Judge Elder, and fol lowing music by the band, the singing of "America," by the audience an in vocation by Rov. Porter, tho chairman introduced Rov, Mr. Chapman, who made the principal nddreBs of the even ing. Other Bpcakers were J. J. Halli- gan and Prof. Ebright. A feature of the evening was tho presentation of n bust of Lincoln to the High School, Judgo Hoagland making the presenta tion speech nnd Supt. Tout the speech of acceptance. Other numbers on, tho program were readinga by Harry "Smith, Irma Huffman and Joseph Quinn, and selections by mixed and male quartets and cornet band. Tho exercises throughout wero highly pleas ing. ' North Platte Wins Again. In tho trap shoot yesterday between the Gothenburg and North Platte teams tho latter won by a score of 774 to 739, making the local team victors twice in succession. Tho individual scores wero NORTH PLATTE. Pitt 24. ...17. ...25.. Denn ....21. ...id. ...18.. McDoncll 21. ...17. ...17., Graham 15.... 14.... 17.. Rebhnusen,...23....24....22.. Hosier 24. ...24. ...21.. Snwyer ,'20 19... 18.. Starkey 19. ...20. ...20.. Short 19. ...21. ...21.. Delanoy 17. ...19. ...16.. 21-87 17-74 24-79 20-6G 23-92 8 23-82 17-78 13-05 774 GOTHENBURG. Daggett 20. ...10. ...23. Morrell 20.... 18.... 17. Gonowald 1G....21....21., Hinckley 22. ...22. ...21. Schopp 21. ...18. ...2-1. Costin 21. ...21. ...19. Gonewald 1G .... 19 .... 14 . Scott 20....20....1G. Dale 1G....12....13. Winchell 20....1G....16. ...18-77 ...2176 ...16-74 ...2186 ...22-85 ...1879 ...17-66 ...1773 ...1253 ...18-70 739 The Diving Bell. Tho celebrated plillosopher Arlstotlo speaks of a diving bell which was put over tho head of tho diver, but there Is no proof of tho uso of tho hell In ancient times. John Jacsnlcr, who lived In tho early part of tho sixteenth century, mnkes tho earliest mention of tho practical uso of tho diving boll In Europe. In nil probability tho first real practical uso of the diving boll was in tho attempt at rescuing the trevsurcs of tho Spnnlsh urmnda oir tho English const, 1590 and on. A Change. "It used to bo tho height of my nmbl tlon to own n motor car," said tho wor rlcd looking man. "And what Is tho height of your nut bltlon now?" asked his friend. "To sell It." Philadelphia Inquirer. Ample Cause. "What on enrlh possessed you to be come cngnged to Herbert?" a young Indy nsked her friend. 'You don't lovo him an ntom!" "I know," wns the candid reply, "bul thnt horrid Jones girl docsl" Poor Angel, "I wonder," said the sweet voting thing, "why n man Is Always so fright ened when ho proposes?' "That," said tho chronic bachelor, "Is his guardian nngol trying to hold him back." Marked Him. "Arc you awnro who I am?" "Sure! Didn't I Just cull you an old Idiot?" Oleveluud 1'lnhi Dpnlw. Soldier Balks Death Plot. It seemed to J, A. Stono, a civil war veteran, of Kemp, Tex., that uplotox isted between a desperate lung troublo nnd tho grave to cause his death. "I contracted a stubborn cold," ho writes, "that developed a cough that stuck to me, in spito of all remedies, for years. My weight ran down ,to 130 pounds). Then I began to uso Dr. King's Now Discovery, which restored my health completely. I now weigh 178 pounds." For sovero Colds, obstinnto Coughs, Hemorrhages, Asthmu, and to prevent Pneumonia, it's unrivaled. GOc and SI. Trial bottle freo. Guaranteed by tho Stone Drug Company. . ., Mrs. Nixon Dies. Mrs. Nixon, mother of Mrs. P. II, McEvoy, died at noon today at tho ago of eighty-nino years. Arrangemontn for tho funeral havo not nt this timo been completed. Just as soon as tho weather moder ates, Julius Pizcr will take possession of his now residenco on Second street. Ladies', Misses' nnd children's knit spring undcrwenr is now ready for your inspection at Tho Loadar. Everett Fink leaves tomorrow night for a visit with rolatlvcs nt Enid, Okl., nnd will visit other sections of the aouthwoac whilo absent. An official bulletin was posted Wed nesday extending the jurisdiction of District Foreman Decry to include the North Platte-Grand Island district. The final victory of the cnginemon, who had contended for this action for several years, is very pleasing to them. Harry Shanton, more familiarly known as tho "Laramio Kid", who was ono of Cody's rough riders, nnd is known by many North Platto pcoplo, Ib now employed by tho city of Now York to Durchaso, break and train all the horses needed and used by tho bov oral departments of that city. Following the closo of the afternoon meeting at Tho Keith yesterday, Mrs. John A. Foster in attempting to move an anvil, which had boon used in a chorus, slipped and tho anvil fell on ono of her hands, badly crushing two fingors. Tho attending physician has not yet determined whether it will bo necessary to amputate tho fingers. Frank Johnson, n young fellow who was sent to tho Kearney industrial school from Central City, a short timo ago escaped Sunday night and as a re sult several ofllces in the city wero entered and articles of valuo taken, When Johnson coenped ho had but few clothes and no shoes or stockings, which fnct leads to tho conclusion thnt it was he who took tho articles. Tho first place entered wns a lumber office where a duck coat was all that was missing and the entrance was mado by breaking n window. Another lumber office wns next in lino nnd n heavy overcoat was taken. Force of Habit. "Tho question of enlarging the church comes up tonight. John, doesn't It?" "Yes, dear, and we expect to have a lively time. They tell mo the opposi tion to the pastor will be strong. Where's my overcoat? Oh, ycsl And now I want tho tin horn nnd tho cow bell nnd tho big rattle." "Mercy, John, what nro you going to do?" "Dol Whyj I'm going to root for tho pastor." Qlevolrtnd I'laln Dealer. An Estimate. "Old. mnn TItewnd must bo worth n billion dollars," observes the man with the Ingrowing mustache. "Nonscnsel" snys tho mnn with thf dejected cars. "Ho hasn't over n bun drcd thousand to his naihc." "But I was cstlmntlng It nt what hi1 would bo worth If a dollar was as bir os ho thinks It Is." Chicago Post. A Human Bungalow. Pllkson didn't impress you fnvoro .bly, then?" "No; he's Just n bungalow." "A whnt?" "A bungnlow. IIo hasn't nny foun dation." Newark News. A Freak. Jubb Why, Jimmy, you look au if you'd grown four feet since I last snw you. Jimmy riuhl I wlsht I had. I'd exhibit In a dlmo museum as tho "hu man quadruped" and get a pile of money, I would. For Sale. Belgian stallion, 21 months old, 1400 pounds; blocky order. Pronounced "A Wonder". Must bo seen to bo ap preciated. Inquiro of or address W. T. Miller, Walnut Farm, Herehey, Neb. MEN'S WORK SHOES In Round House or Shops In Field or Barn Yard . . . . One's feet must bo will shod in strong serviceable footwear that will permit of hard usage and still not tiro tho feet. We sell the best shoe made for the man that works. Prices $2.50, $3.00 and 3.50 Our Cobbler will Fix Your Shoes. The Big Shoe Man. 52.1 Dewey Btree. Fifty Reasons Why you should it v wan ouun l i4 Tulip Patent Flour par sack $1.36 Gothenburg Patent Flour per sack 1.35 Gothenburg O. K. Flour per sack. 1.3D Salt por 100 lb. sack 76 Standard Tomatoes per can 10 Standard Corn per can 08 Soaked Pens per can 8c, 2 for 16 Fresh Peas per can 10 1-lb pkg of Soda 08 i-lb pkg of Soda 06 Corn Syrup 10-lb pail 40 Perrio Viaus Maplo Syrup per gal. 1.25 Rest Cream Chccso per lb 20 Royal Raking Powder 1-lb can 45 Dr. Price's Raking Powder 1-lb can .45 Seeded Raisins 12-oz pkg 08 Currants 12-oz pkg 10 Bulk Raisins per lb 08 Cocoanut i-lb pkg 15 Covo Oysters 2-lb can 15 Cox's Gelatine 13c, 2 pkgs 25 Knox Gelatine 13c, 2 pkgs 25 Ammonia per bottle 09 Lowis Lye per box OS Search Light Matches per box 04 Paddle Bluing 10c sizo 07 Paddlo Bluing 5c Bizo 04 Wilcox Department Store, r PUBLIC REGISTERED SHORT HORNS At the Sunset Ranch, two miles west of North Platte, Wednesday, February 24th, 1909. 15 BULLS AND 25 COWS AND CALVES. This odoring is mado up of n draft from our herd thathaa practically all been bred in this locality, thoso that wero not havo had over 4 yoars to becomo nclimatcd. Tho bulls in this offering rnnge in nga from 10 to 3G months and thero is somo in tho lot that aro good enough to head n herd of registered cows. Tho females will havo calves at foot or else will bo well along in calf. These cattlo have hnd no Bpeciul fitting for this sale but thoy will go to tho salo ring in their ovory day clothes. Thero is a number of excell ent milkers in the offering. Terms: Aro Cash. Portion from a diBtanco will bo convoyed to and from North Platte freo of charge. Lunch will bo Bervod nt noon. Salo starts at- (1) one o'clock. Catalogs' furnished on application. Fremont Watts 8 Son,. North Platte, Nebraska. Horse Auction Saturday, February 1 3 I will sell at the .sale ring: in the old stock yards in North Platte, Nebraska, a good string of. native horses, consisting of drafters, fancy single drivers, saddlers and horses of all classes. If you need horses this is the place to buy them. Every animal guaranteed as represented. Range horses from March to October. Sale begins at one o'clock p. m. C. A. MOORE. A COUGH IS LIKE A MULE You've got to coax it to get it dart the moit stubborn cough going We have witneiied itt cffectiveneis it will top your cough. i COMPOUND CHERRY JUICE COUGH SYRUP' It delightful cough cure, entirely iMrrert from the old, nauteau'ngr cough remedies, lit delightful flavor male it very palatable, and cliil Jren npecially take it readily. It relieve cougha immediately and curei tors throat and hoarMneu If it doetn't ttop your cough brina ui back , Ht empty bottle and we'll return foot rovrrtjr. Hire poptilar lixei, 25c., 50c. and $1.00. McDONELL & GRAVES, (Successors to pay Cash for your Groceries, jruu uuiciOt rt- I v Lowis Lye per can .08 .05 .05 .03 .08 .25 .08 .13 .20 .65 .10 .10 .10 .20 .06 .06 .40 .65 .70 .16 .45 .35 .35 Best Gloss Starch per pkg Best Corn Starch per pkg Kingafords Corn Starch per pkg.. Kingaforrls Silver Gloss Starch per pkg Snpolio per pkg 9c, 3 for... 10-oz can K. C. Baking Powder.... 15-oz can K. C. Baking Powder.... 25-oz K. C. Baking Powder., G-lb can K C Baking Powdor...... Hominy por can Krnut'per can Pumpkin por can Sliced peaches (In heavy syrup) por can T. Soda Crackers woodon boxes por pound.... OyBtcr crackers wooden boxes per pound 3-lb pa'l Swift's Silver Loaf lard. . 6-lb pail Swift's Silver Leaf lord.. 5-1d pail Swift's Premium lard.... Koroseno oil per gallon Horso Shoo Tobacco per pound.... Ynnkeo Girl Tobacco per plug... Duko's Mixture tobacco lG-oz plug SALE OF to go. We have a cold cure that will and quickly make it disappear entirely. la hundred of easel and guarantee (hat - NORTH PLATTE, NEB. A. F Stroits.