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Flrt Poor North of
Flint National Hank
Miss Dorothy Shuman loft last night
for a visit with friends in Denver.
Sale Twenty per cent discount on
Furs at Tho Leader.
The proposition to vote bonds to build
a new court house at Lexington, which
was recently defeated, will be re-submitted
to the voters in tho near future.
You will find just the amount of rib
bon you need for that Xmas gift at , a
remarkable low price in tho remnant
box at Miss Whittaker's.
Bert Tucker, late with the Lewcllen
Mercantile Co., has accepted a position
with the Wilcox store, as has also Joe
Frederici, lately employed at the
Vienna.
Call up your wife and have her come
down and take supper with you Tues
day evening.
R. P. Brandt, local representative
for the Pacific Fruit Express Co., has
besn transferred to one of the icing
plants in Wyoming. Ho will be suc
ceeded here by Guy Congdon, who for
several mouths has been assistant
manager of an automobile garage in
Omoga,
Tho dancing and card party given
last evening by the Elks at the Masonic
hall was not very largely attended,
only twenty-six or twenty-eight couples
being present; evidence that quite a
number of the local members are "dead
ones", so far as social affairs of the
lodge are concerned. The evening was
however very much enjoyed. Punch
was served, Misses Hildegarde Clinton,
Helen Waltemath and Mayme Pizei
presidipg at tho bowls. Confections
and maccaroons were also served.
Furnished Rooms.
Four furnished rooms on the ground
floor and close in for rent at $20.00 psr
month.
Buchanan & Patterson.
WE SELL
Buster Brown's
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GUARANTEED
i STOCKINGS
FOR MAN, WOMAN
OR CHILD
The Besi-LooklnsL B&sUFccl
Ing and Bcst-Filting, as well as
ekWcarlng Stocking! made
LET US SHOW YOU
SMALL,
The Big Shoe Man.
G. T. Field left last night on a bur
ne3s trip ta Omaha.
rt-jt Chicken aupper ngxt TioYjy
n!g'it in the Masonic hall.
J. W. Abbott and Carl Wickstrcm c
Hirahey are business visitors in tow
today.
An 8 day parlor clock cathedral gor.g
full sized. Mnrbloized finish at ?1.(K
cash. Dixon, The Jeweler.
Conductor J. B. Jeter leaves tonight
for Los Angeles, Cal., where ho will
visit his family until about the first o
January.
Smoke "U. P. Snoclals"-mnde ii,
Noith Platte.
Mr. and Mrs. J. Mickelwaitc returnee
to Greenwood, Iowa, last night nfter o
few days visit with Mr. and Mrs. Neil
Rdsmusson.
Men. we sell the best S1.00 shirt mndt
in this county, at Wilcox Departmen.
store.
George Wilson, employed in the Ur-
lon Pacific carpenter shap, accompan
ied by his wife, leave tonight for n ah
weeks' visit to points in California.
Jake Koch, who lives south of He -
shoy, is in town today. He has bcei
harvesting his corn crop and says thi
yield is about thirty bushels per acre.
Sale Clotkinjr Department Just re
ceived, 200 Men's Fine Dress Suit ,
wntcn are on sale at a discount oi twei -
ty per cent at The Leader.
A quorum of the city council wa.
secured last evening and a mectini
held, at which the principal busines;
transacted was the allowance of clainu,
I will bo found at tho Wymin &
Jeffries shop, Gaunt's old stand. Russell
the horse shocr.
For Rent Furnished rooms. Mrs.
Lottie Croncn, 30c west Sixth.
The ministers of the city held a meet
ing this week and decided to hold , a
union Thanksgiving service. The pro
gram for the service will be published
in Tuesday's issue.
Buy Douglas Cushion Shoes at The
Star.
A game of foot ball was to have been
played on the local field today between
the Sterling, (Col.,) and North Platte
teams, but on account of the deep snow
the game was called off.
Sale Dr. Denton Sleeping Gowns
will be found at The Leader.
M. B. Smith, of Lexington, who op
erates the ice plant at that place, is
transacting business in town today.
Through Joseph Spies, Mr. Smith fur
nished many of our citizens with ice
last summer.
Sale One hundred men's fur over
coats in all sizes and all grades, at a
discount of twenty per cent, at The
Leader.
Geo. L. Ditto- died very suddenly
Sunday morning at his home at Brady,
aged 61 years, 1 month and 25 days.
He had got up to build a firo and when
nis wife entered the kitchen she found
ni3 lifeless body lying on tho floor.
Why wear an ill fitting cloak or suit
when you can get those that are right
ly tailored at Wilcox Department stoic,
'phono No. 208.
The Pacific Fruit Express Co. has
notified the Gothenburg laKo company
that it will need 40.000 tons of ice for
the North Platte houses. This means
the employment of a largo f o -co of
men at the houses during the ice har-
.est.
For Sale Six room house on west
Ninth street, electric lights, cement
.valks, fine shade and lawn. For price
.nquire at house. M. HAYES.
David Hunter and wife and Miss
Emma expect to leave next week for
California where they will likely spend
the greater part of the time for sever
al years, at least. George Crosby and
family will follow within a few weeks
if pending arrangements are perfected.
Sutherland Free Lance.
Sale Shoo Dept. Thousands of
pairs of shoes for men, women and
children, at a very low price, at The
Leader. A pair of hose given free with
each pair of shoes costing one dollar or
up.
Members of the J. T. club passed a
vety enjoyable evening Wednesday as
the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Luke
Healey. The evening was devoted to and unprejudiced decision. In no way are they connected with or interested in
hich five, tho prizes being awarded to I tho Sdimollcr & Mueller Piano Co. Their decision will be without bias and
fionrcro Austin and C S Clinton must be nccoptcd as final with no appeal thereirom.
Mrs. Ueorgo Austin anu u to. uinton MU R j DAVIS, Cashier First National Bank. Omaha,
and the consolation to Mrs. Hait aid , MU fraNK A. l-URAV, County Treasurer of Douglas County, Omaha.
J. F. Clabaugh. Tho evening cioseu ; MR. J. iM, GUI!.
VERSARY CONTEST
In celebration of our Fiftieth Year of business since our establishment in 1859. we will qfive away absolutely free in
this, our Golden Anniversarv Contest, the following prizes, including" four hand made Schmoller & Mueller Pianos, four
hand-made Schmoller & Mueller Organs, two Piano Plavers, S100 in gold and silver, divided into twenty-six cash prizes
ind 100 Credit Certificates of $75 each, 75 Credit Certificates of $50 each. 50 Credit Certificates of $40 each, 25 Credit
Certificates of $25 each to those contestants who successfully comply with the conditions of the contest.
Four New Upright Pianos
Four New Organs
Two Piano Players
$10000 in Gold and Silver '
1 Chapel Schmoller & Muollor Hand Mado Organ, regular factory-to homo
price $j5
1 Piano Player, regular prico. . , , . , ,5250
1 Piano Player, regular price $2C0
$100 in gold and silver divided into twenty-six cash prizes, as follows:
1 $'.0 Gold Piece S20
3 $10 Gold Pieces " S30
7 $ 5 Gold Pieces , S35
15 $1 Silver Dollars , ,"16
100 Credit Certificates, each of tho value of ...$75
75 Credit Certificates, each of tho value of , $C0
50 Credit Certificates, each of tho value of $40
25 Credit Certificates, each of tho value of $25
The Prize Winners in Our Two Former Contests.
FREE
Art Style Hand Made Schmoller-&
Ericc
tyle 30 Schmoller & Mueller Hand
price
Style 20 Schmoller & Mueller Hand
Erne r.
tyle 10 Schmoller & Mueller Hand
price
Mueller Piano, rogular fnctory-to-homo
$450
Mado Piano, regular factory-to-homo
$350
Mado Piano,- regular factory-to-home
$325
Made Piano, regular factory-to-home
Parlor Queen Schmolier & Mueller Hand Made Organ, regular factory-to-homo
Srice
rchistrelle Schmoller & Mueller Hind Ma'ta Organ, rogular factory-to-home
price $00
Homo Gem Schmoller & Mueller Hand Made Organ, regular fnctory-to-homo
price , $75
Just Count the Lines Then xMultiply by 10.
That's all you hnve to do to participate in this, tho greatest of great con
tests. Count carefully the lines in the five piano illustrations shown above. All
lines nro distinct. They can be counted. Just count all the lines in the five
pianos, multiply by 10, thus securing tho answer to our question "HOW MANY
PIANOS HAVE WE SOLD IN FIFTY YEAKS?" There is no catch about it.
Simply count the lines accurately. Multiply nccurately by 10, and youhavo the
answer.
Conditions of Contest.
Awards will be based upon Neatness, Style, Legibility nnd Correctness of
Count.
Contest beginning Nov. 7th, nnd ending G p. m. evening of Nov. 30th, 1909.
Answers may be submitted on coupon herewith attached or on a seperatc
sheet of paper.
All questions asked on coupon must be answered.
Answers may be either dslivered in person or sent by mail.
To all Conteatmite, whether successful or not, will bo awarded a handsome
Souvenir Free.
No one in the employ of the Schmoller & Mueller Piuno Co. may participate
in the Contest.
All Prizes will bo on displny during the Contest at the Schmoller & Mueller
Building, 1311-1313 I'arnam street, umaha.
Awards to ba mado 8:30 ). m., Nov. 30th., at the Auditorium of the Schmol
ler & Mueller Piano Co. Building, 1311-1313 Farnam strcat, Omaha, Neb.
Judges of the Contest.
Awards will be made bv the followinc committee of public spirited citizens.
who have agreed to give their time freely in making an absolutely impartial
with the servi g of much relished le
refro8hments. Mnbft wniir nlnna in nnt Riinnnr nAYt.
Tuesday evening at tho Masonic hall.
Tha stage driver who carries ma'l be
tween Bigspring and Lewcllen got lost
in the blinding snow on the table north
of Julesburg Monday night and had to
remain out all night. He frczc his feet
quite badly, and if it had been a really
cold night he would probably havo
frozen to death, Several parties from
Julesburg on horseback went out to
hunt for him but were not ublo to get
on tho tnblo, lost their way und finally
returned to tho city.
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MR. O. W. KIPLI
MH. HERMAN 1:
U, U inmissioner Commercial Mup, umaiiu.
inGER Wholesale and Retail Ciiwr Doalor.
J. PETI KB. Proprietor Morcnants. Hotel.
Remember Contest is onon from today until Nov
g in your answer to tin
SOLD IN FIFTY YEARS?"
sending
10,
sheet
Onaha
Omaha.
30th. So don't delay in
question: "HOW MANY PIANOS HAVE WE
Make tho count carefully. Multiply t le count by
these on a
Or answer
separate
inery Sale.
Extraordinary Sale of Millinery
Wilcox Department Store.
Every trimmed hat in tho depart
ment will be sold at just half price.
Untnmmed shapes will be sola at a
dlecount of 25 per cent.
Also a splendid assortment of fancy
ibbons suitable for Xmas gifts at a
discount of 25 per cent.
Answer the ouoitlons or tho Coupon. Or
t of paper. Enclose you answer in sealed envelope nnd bring or mail to
C. H. Stamp, North Platte,
Agent for the
Schmoller & Mueller
Companj
Contest Dept. Omaha, Neb.
Pi
ESTABLISHED 1859
Given herewith nrn tlin nnmnn nnd mldi-oRBon of Hin mippnaafiil nrtn irlnn,.vn
in our two former contostB. Each prizo winner received his or her prize as
awarded, which statement can bo verified by cnlling nt our salesroom and exam
ining letters from the winners acknowledging receipt of tho prizes or by per
sonally writing to these parties:
First Contest Prize Winners, May, 1908.
1st Prlzo-$100 Steger Piano, Geo. N. Ibpo, 218 North 23J St., Omaha.
2d Prizo $250 Pinno Player. Geo. M. Stoflonburir. caro of Omahn Pneldntr
Co., South Omaha, Neb.
3d Prize-$125 Mueller Organ, Mrs. Mario Christiansen, 2309 South 6th St..
Council Blulfs.
4th Prize-$25 in Gold, Mr. Wesley Bock, Edgar, Neb. .
Second Contest Prize Winners, December, 1908.
1st Prize-$100 Schmoller & Mueller Piano. Mrs. H. J. Curtis. Collepo
View, Nob.
2u Prize $25U Piano Player, Hose Dunlmm, Maurine, Mo.
3d Prize $125 Schmoller & Muollor Organ. A. C. Heicke. South Omaha.
Neb.
4th Prize $10.00 in Gold, Mrs. Harry Fox, Anthon, la.
Cth Prize $G.00 in Gold, Mrs. Rudolph Brandt, Lincoln, Neb.
0th Prize $1.00 in Currency, Mrs. Emma McLaughlin, Omaha, Neb.
7th Prize $1.00 in Currency, Helen Schesso, Key, Neb.
8th Prize $1.00 in currency, D. Leiswold, Holland. Neb.
9th Prize $1.00 in Currency, Mrs. Arthur Miller, South Omaha, Nob.
10th Prize $1.00 in Currency, Mis. J. A. Austin. Omaha, Neb.
11th Prize $1.00 in Currency, Mrs. Earl Howard, Greenwood, Nob.
12th Prize $1.00 in Curiency, MIbs Stella Rogers, Doon, Iowa.
latn'iTizo $l,iw in currency, u. u. uaviuson, umaha, Neb.
er, uncoin, Neb.
Nob.
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14th Prize $1,00- Cufrency, Mj83 Josephine Hymer,
15th Prizc.-r-$L00)ih Currency, Etta Cahoon, Stanton,
Iow-
CUT COUPON HERE. MAIL NOW.
C. II. STAMP, Agent
SCHMOLLER &-MUELLER PIANO CO.,
Contest Department, North Platte, Neb.
Gentlemen:
After counting and multiplying the lines by 10 I submit tho folic
ing ns the answer to tho question nHOW MANY PIANOS HAVE WE
SOLD IN FIFTY YEARS;' , ; -
. , . .' Pianos is the number you have sold in fifty years.
Have you an Organ? ,
Havo you an Upright Piano?
Havo you a 8quaro Piano? '' - '
Name , ;
Town '.. State
St. Address, R. F. D., or Box No , ..WM..