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About The North Platte semi-weekly tribune. (North Platte, Neb.) 1895-1922 | View Entire Issue (May 21, 1909)
TWENTY-FILTH YEAR. N011TII PLATTE, NEBRASKA, MAY 21, 1909. NO. 84 j TOWN AND COUNTY NEWS Will Woodhurat and J. A. McMichacl were in Pnxton yesterday adjusting an insurance losa. T. C. Patterson went to Grand Is land yesterday to attend the convention of the building and loan associations. A big crowd attended the dance nt tho opera houso Wednesday evening given under the nuspices of the base ball team. J. W. Welpton, tho Ogalal'a banker, was a visitor in town yesterday, com ing down to attend tho Ascension Day services of tho Knights Templar. A special lot of smill Diamond and Paarl rings that cost from $G.OO to $20. Extra good values. They make fine graduation gifts. DlXON, The Jeweler. Tho Catholic ladies served an excel lent lunch und supper at the McWill lams residence Wednesday afternoon and evening, and woro liberally patron ized. Whilo out practicing Wednesday afternoon Pitchtr Lowell was struck by a batted ball which, ho says, fractured two ribs. He expects, however, to be in tomorrow's gamo. This section was visited by a rain Wednesday night that fairly well soaked the ground, tho total amounting to one-third of an inch. Additional moisture fell yesterday. The Mack cigar factory has boon moved to tho McDonald -brick building on the alley west of Locust street. The building has been put in good re pair and seems to bo well adapted for the present tenant. William JefTers is in a serious con dition resulting from a complication of diseases. For some time he hns been suffering from gall stones, and this trnublo has ailocted his heart action. He became much worse Wodnosday nnd yesterday his son Will at Odgen was sent for and arrived today. The exhibit of Pickard china at Dixon's store Tuesday attracted the attendance of many ladies, who were delighted with tho beautiful display. It was an exhibit of ceramic art that one in a country town seldom has an opportunity to see. Wo are informed by Mr. Dixon that a large number of orders woro taken. The city council has included in its estimate of expenses the sum of $1,000 for tho purchase of land for a city park. This is certainly a movo in tho right direction. The city should have at least throe small parks, ono in tho Third, one in tho Second, and one in the First, and the earlier tho land is secured tho better. Rev. A. A. Gilman will occupy the pulpit at tho Episcopnl church Sunday morning. Rev. Gilman, who recently returned from China, was born in this city, graduated from our high school and has been very successful in miss ionary work in Chinn. No doubt many of our people will, be present Sunday morning to hear his sermon. Pitcher Bill Bailey is renewing ac quaintances in the city this week. He has a few more weeks work on the farm up near Cozad and may go back on his regular run on tho Union Pa cific between this city and North Platte. It is quite likoly that Bill will be on tho ball diamond again bo fore the season is over. Grand Island In dependent. Three burglaries within a woek, tho hold-up of an intoxicated man, nnd tho receipt of a "Black-Hand" letter by a leading business man is evidence that wrong doing is running riot in North Platte, and that greater activity on the part of polico officers is necessary, or an addition to the force should bo made for a time. This is not a "slam" at the peace officers, but rath er a suggestion that now is a good timo to show their ability as all around "sleuths". We Are Boosting the LaMorenda Cigar ARE YOU? Dr. J. S. Twinom transacted busi ness in Omaha for soveral days this week. Miss Kate Seyferth left this morning for a two woks' visit with friends in Lincoln. Mrs. Lottio Cronen and Mrs. W. C. Elder were visitors in Grand Island a day or two this week. Mrs. Harry Walrath will leave Mon day for a week's visit with Mr. and Mrs. Borton in Sidney. Machinist John DeRolf is off duty for a few days on account of a mashed finger, nn injury which he sustained Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. P. II. Ruddy loft yes terday for Glenegre, Col., whero they will visit Mrs. Ruddy'a brother lor two or three months. N. E. Workman roturned Wodnesday from Excelsior Springs, whero he went to receive treatment 'or rheumatism. Ho returns minus the complaint. Miss Grace Whaley, stenographer in the office of the Florida Lands Co., left Wednesday night for Sheridan, Wyo., to accept a position with the Burlington road. All services at tho Baptist church will be held as usual Sunday except tho evening service which will be hold ii union with tho bacenlaurate exercises at the Keith thoatre. Chas. E. Matson has secured a suito of rooms in the Keith theatre building for his office. Ho will practice law, rep resent the Lincoln Development Co., and act as attorney for the Burlington railroad. Invitations have been issued announ cing the coming nuptials cf Emma Anna Wendeborn and Guy A. Pover, which will occur at the home of the brido Wednesday evening, June 2d, at eight o'clock. We notice by a Basin, Wyo., papor that our former townsman H. S. Ridg ley has been employed to defend the sevon mon charged with killing tho three sheep owners in Big Horn county. A. R. Adamson, who is writing a history of the early days of North Platte, went to Grand Island yesterday to cxamino the files of tho North Platto Independent, a newspaper published in this city many years ago. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Sudman, .of Chap pell, well known in North Platte, wero passengers on No. G yesterday onrouto to Excelsior Springs, Mo., where Mr. Sudman will take treatment for stom ach complaint. For Sain Eggs for setting from pure bred white plymouth rock chickens. Ad dress Wallace Quinn, Routo 1, North Platte, Neb. Dr. V. Lucas was summoned to train No. 2 Wednesday to attend a San Fran ciuco morchant who was enroute to Carlsbad, Germany, for treatment for gall stones, His condition was such that the Doctor went through to Omaha with him, returning yesterday morning. A signot ring with a fine three lotter monogram engraved on it would bo a lasting gift and one that is always ap preciated by a graduate A beautiful now line has just beon placed on sale by Dixon the Jeweler. In the prsonco of a large number of invited guests, the pupils of Miss Ottcnatoin gave a piitno recital at her homo Wedneday evening that reflected creditably upon tho pupils as well as the instructress. There wero twonty ono numbers on the program, and each was so nicely ronderod as to win com plimentary remarks from the guests. Those taking part in the program were Howard Dalson, Marston VanDoran, Alta Dorryberry, Claudie Weingand, Gertrude Dill.Virginia Bullard. Gertrude Faulkner, Maud Thompson, Gladys Bird, Grace Owens, Beryl Jetter Louise Ottenstein, Florence Iddings, Lulu Wyman, Lota Atkitson, Amy and Fay Elder, Margaret Jones and Blanche Fonda. Doings of City Council. Tho city council met in session Tues day ovening. Following tho opening routine business, a communication was read from tho fire chief, in which ho mado a summary of the material needed for the department. This led to a discussion of tho hoso houses, Coun cilman Goodman suggesting that tho council begin the creation this year of a fund for the erection of a city hall with provisions for a central depart ment for tho hose companies. The ordinance annexing the South Park addition was read for the first time, and tho estimate of expenses for ho fiscal year wns made and ordered published On the recommendation of Chief of Polico Lowell, four electric lights were ordered placed in, the nlloyB in tho busi ness soction of town. Thcso lights will have a tendency to discourogo back door burglars, and at the Bame time light tho way for tho polico should they happen to go nfter an alley burglar. JaB. Bolton, representing the munici pal ownership leagua, presented a pe tition asking the citya council to ordor an cloction to vote $90,000 bonds for the erection of a modern water plant. The petition was received and placed on file. Proposition was received from W. E. Shuman, representing Roy B. Tabor, .trustee, in which ho offered to soil tho city a tract of four and three-fourth acres eight blocks cast of the court house for $800. Tho sale would be made conditioned thnt tho tract should for ever be a freo public park, and that it should be improved with at least 200 trees. Tho proposition was roferred to tho committee on streets and alleys. In accordance with a resolution of the city council, City Engineer Welch presontedan appraisement of the water plant. He made a complete invontory of the plant and all tools, nnd after cutting out items that are of no value to the city, he reported $50,832.09 us tho appraisal value. Ho figured the ac tual cost of the material at present market price, and found that sum to be $75,840.74, and then deducting the de preciation on tho various items which ranged from twelve to ninety per cent ho arrived at tho total of $50,832.09. Ball Season Opens. Tho base ball season in North Platte will open next Saturday by a game with the Kearney normal school team, a bunch of players who have boen on tho diamond for a month past, have played a number of teams and will put up a gamo that will mako the local team put up their best article of ball. This gamo will be played on the nevr grounds in the South Park addition just west of tho residence of J. G. Beeler. A fine grand stand vyith a seat ing capacity of 200 has been erected, and there is a long string of bleachers, so the accommodations aro ample for a big crowd, which it is hoped will be in attendance. Tho line up for North Platte is strong nnd n game replete with good plays is anticipated. Th? game will be called at four o'clock. Personal. To Mrs. H. M. Ritner and ladies of tho W. C. T. U. W desire to ex press our sincere thanks for the bone fit which you gave for the Boy's Band nnd realized forty dollars. And we are under many obligations to your order for tho kindness and thank you most sincerely. Wo shall use tho money to help Day ior unltorms which we so earnestly desire. Thanks noblo ladies, also to the young ladies and gentlemen who assisted in the benefit. Boys' School Band. Real Estate Transfers. William Smith to W. H. McDonald east half southwest section 24-15-83, $1,G00. Arthur McNamara to W. A. Buch finck lots 5, G, G and 8, block G, South Park addition, $925. A. C. Turpio to II. F. Lundvall and A. J. Blomquist, west half sectior 9-9-31, $5,100. "SO What Do You Think of This? YojtorJay morning Julius Pizer re ceived through the mail a typewritten addressed envelop inclosing tho follow ' ing typo-writton letter: j'Say now old boy I tell you you want to haye $15 at the cast corner of Mr. Clinton's lot by tho 21 of May or you will be caught and pay tho pannlty. Secretary of th Black-hand club. Whether this is in jest or earnest, The Tribune knows not, but in olther case it is nefarious business, and is like ly to land Hom j into trouble It is lonrncd tint Mr. Pizer is not tho only one who has rocoivi'd such threatening letters, and the receipt of them has, in several cases, caused some uneasiness. The matter hns been placed in tho hands of tho police, nnd they are fol lowing up n clue which It is believed will result in tho name of tho parties being given publicity. School Children. The teacher who has striven so hard all through the school year to help you master your lessons should be remem bered with an appropriate gift at the close of school. Children you can mako her happy and remomber you always for a small sum at our store. A lot of gifts at prices from (1.50 up. DixoN, Tho Jewelor. Amateur Burglars. Two very amateurish attempts at burglary of safes wero mado this week, tho first at tho Field lumbor yard Men- day night, the second Tuesday night at the Moston Steam Laundry. In neith er case did the burglar receive any re ward for his trouble. At the lumber office the fellow gained an entranco through a north window, and aftor ransacking the desk drawers, tackled the combination dial on tho safe and attempted to pry it off, hoping thereby to reach the locking bolt. The laundry safe was tackled in tho same way, the dial being broken off. The latter safe is located in the front window and al most in front is a street lamp, and the burglar's efforts could havo easily been seen by a chanco passer-by. Whoever tho follow is, it is certain that his nerve borders on ignorance. His work is evidence that ho is a novico at safe cracking. Here's Your Chance. I havo for sale tho J. W. LeMasters, residence on west Third street at a price that will prove interesting to any ono who desires a homo or to those who wish an investment or a chanco to speculate Come and see me. O. E. Elder. Eighth Grade Commencement. The second annual commencement exercises of tho Lincoln county Eight Grade Schools will be held at tho high school auditorium in this city Friday May 28th. There are about two hun dred who have successfully passed tho examination, but it is not probable that all will bo present. There will bo a forenoon and after noon program, tho former to consist of u lawn concert by tho boy' band, running races, high and broad jump ing, relay raco, hurdle race and a base ball game by eighth grade students. In tho nftornoon tho program will consist of n selection by tho band, ad dress to tho class by Prof. Whitehead of Gothenburg, presentation of diplo mas by Supt. Tout, a short address by Supt. Ebright, and soveral chourses. For Sale. Two Angus Bulls, one 2-yenr old, pure bred but not registered; ono 4-year old, eligible to registry. Price $75.00 each. Experimental Substation, W. P. Snyder, Supt. Oranges aro so much a commonplace of tho timo that wo do not stop to real ize tho enormous quantity of them nouded to keen tho country sunnlied. During April the Atchison Topeka & bantn ie rnnroau carried out or bouth orn California 3,984 carloads, each con taining 384 boxes, or a grand total of 208,000,000 oranges shipped. Tho value of that month's shipment's was about $4,000,000. Tho Union Pacific has not given the number of cars shippod over its line, out tho number was probably greater than was shipped over tho Santa Fo. Smashes all Records. Ah nn nil-round laxative tonic and health-builder no other pills can com pare with Dr. King's New Lifo Pills. They tono and regulnto stomach, livor and kidneys, purify the blood, streng then tho nerves: euro Constipation. Dyspepsia, Biliousness, Jaundice, Head- nche, (JhillH and Malaria, Try them 25 cents at Stono'B Drug Store. FREE! FREE1 FREE! This coupon and ten cents entitles tho bearer to a iu cont box of Uexull Kid nev rills. Wo will rofund vour ton cents on the next purchase of n 50 cent box, thus giving you tho first box ab solutely freo. Sold on v bv McDono & Graves. Satisfaction guaranteed or Find a Route. Rumors aro current in Omaha that tho Burlington engineers, who for several months havo beon figuring out a routo from Thormopolis to Guernsoy, have been successful, and that the road is to built nt onco. It has been conceded for somo timo that as soon as tho route to Guernsey was decided upon FORTHEDYOUNG MAN. We have Dress Shoes of Patent Kid and Colt Skin, Button or Lace style, Handsome new lasts, then we have Oxfords in several dressy styles. $2.50, $3X)0 to $4.00 FOR THE YOUNG LADY. We have Dress Shoes of Patent Kid in Button or Lace; Style Cuban or medium Heel. All sizes or widths. Then there are very dainty Oxford Ties, Pumps and Slippers. Each style a beauty. $2.00, $2.50 to $3,50. We'll take great pains in fitting- this footwear. SOLHODE8, The Best Shoe Store. ELASTIC FOR FOUR MAY 19th, 20th, 18 Pounds of Sugar for Jfil. Flour. Your last chanco to buy your flour at the old price. Our Purity brnnd Flour regular prico $1.75 per sack, at this sale $1.00 St. Louis, reeular prico $1.75 1.60 Second Patent, regular prico 1.60.. 1.50 Cream Flour l.5 Fivo cents oft" in 10 suck lots. Tea and Coffee. 20ct Good Cheer Coffee. . . .7 lbs for 1.05 2Gct Frontior CofToo, 5 lbs 1.00J 7 lbs Snap Cotreo i.uu 50ct Red Cross Tea, 1 lb package. 40cts 2Gct package Nebin Tea 20cU Canned Fruit and Vegetables 25ct Bartlett pears, 5 cans 95ctB 25ct blnck and white chorricB 5 cans 95cts Sliced Peaches heavy sprup,,.B cans , OOcts Tablo Peaches 2 cans ,...25cts 20ct npricots, 4 cans 55cts 20ct plums, 4 cans 55cts 50ct gal can peeled peaches per can -lOcts 50ct gal can Bartlett poars per can 40cts 45ct gal can apricots, per can S5cts 35ct gal can apples, por can SOcts 12ict can tomatoos, 10 cts por can, per dozen 1.15 lOct can corn, 8 cts por can, per dozen ,...90 12ict enn peas, 10 cts per can, per doz en 1.15 2 enns tablo peaches for 25cts Largo cans pumpkins, squash, sauor kraut and hominy lOcts Largo canB sweot potatoes, 2 cans 25cts 15ct Red Kidney Beans, 2 cans....25cts 15ct succotash, 2 cans 25cts 15 ct can Lima beans, 2 cans 25cts Dried Fruit. 15ct fancy dried peaches Gibs GOcts 20ct fancy dried arricots, 3J lbs. ..GOcts 20c t fancy dried Bartlett pears 4lbs.50cts R. N. LAMB. NORTH SIDE. that activity would begin on the line up tho North Platte valley to Bridge port. Therefore if tho Omaha story it correct, wo may expect something doing on tho Platto valley line this summor, in which caso Burlington trains will bo running into North Platto before thi end of tho p-osont year. TWEAR The Young- M Man or the Young- Lady about to gradu ate will want well dressed feet for they are sure to be con spicious. DOLLARS DKYS ONLY. 21st and 22d. 20ct fancy pitted plums, 31 lbs.... GOcts lGct fancy nectarines, 4 lbs GOcts Largest fancy prunes, 5 lbs GOcts Largest loose raisins, 3 lbs.... .,.25cts Soda Crackers, Cookies, Etc 20 lb box Sodn Crackers per lb Get 20 lb box bost oyster crackers por lb 6cta 20 lb boxes best Ginger snap per lb 6 cts 5 ct box Soda Crackers 6 for 25 cts 10 ct box Soda Crackers 3 for. . . .25 cts All kinds Cookies 2 lb 25 sts Fish and Oysters. Largo Salt Mnckerol2 for 25 cto 6 Smoked Bloaters,.. 25 eta G cans Oil Sardines 25 cts 3 largo cans Mustard Sardines.. .25 cts 3 small cans Covo Oysters 25 cts 3 largo cans covo oystors 50cts Family White Fish 70 cts kit Soap and Wash Powders. 8 bars D. C. soap 25cts....$3.25 per box 7 bars Whito Russian soap 25 cts 8 bars Swift Prido soap 25 cts $3.10 por box Pearl Whito Soap 7 barB 25 cts 4 lb box Gold Dust 20ctB 0 boxes Rub-no-more powder 35 cts 6 boxes Pearlinn 25 cts Smoko Bacon by pieco 18 cts lb Picnic IIama,.i 11 cts lb Mixed Nuts 3 lbs 60 cts Puro Sugar Candios 25 cts 25 ct ean K. C. Baking Powder per can 20 cts 25 ct can Calumet Baking Powdor por can 20 cts 25 ct can Royal Baking Powdor por can 20 cto 3 pkgs yeast foam., 10 cts Gum, all kinds, 4 packages 10 cts Matches, 3 boxes 10 cts 2 gal pail syrup 60 cts Sandhill potatoes, per bushol 90c 3 3 lb sacks tablo Bait 10c 100 lb-sack best' grade stock Bait.... 70c Rock Salt, 100 lbs 75c Larger quantity, loss money. 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