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TWENTY-FIFTH YEAR.
NORTH PLATTE, NEBRASKA. DECEMBER 10, HH)9.
NO 92r4-
jj TOWN AND COUNTY NEWS j
Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Simalson loft
Wednesday night for a visit in Omaha.
Miss Hilen Lindgrcn, of Danver, a
young lady who hn mado several visits
InN rth Platte, will b 3 the guart of
Mrs. Thos. Healey during the holiday
Benson. ,
.The Episcopal choir is now rehearsing
i,TUiic for 1,10 Christmas service,
which promises to be exceptionally well
rendered. Mrs. Chas. E. Mntson, who
has a well cultivated soprano voice, is
a recent addition to the choir.
Erneat Calling, of Gothenburg, was
a bjsiness visitor in town yesterday.
I' or years Mr. Calling lived in the east
part of this county, later moving to
Gothenburg, where he is engaged in
buying, selling and feeding cattle.
Winter weather continues without
moderation, the temperature going be
low zero each morning this week. Yes
terday snow flurries prevailed, and the
temperature hovered aro'uid zero. It
is Mie longest stretch of early winter
this section has had in years.
J. J. DeRolf and family left yester
day morning for Torre Haute.
A boy baby was born Wednesday
ni ht to Mr. nnd Mrs. Chas. Adamson,
of ho Third ward.
I The cases of dinhtheria in the Martin
nni Nelson families ono patient in '
each family yielded promptly to anti
toxine and the afflicted ch ldren arc re
ported to be getting along sati f actorily.
Carl W. McGrew has been appointed
substitute carrier at the local post
oflicc, having successfully passed the
civil service examination. He hns re
ported for service and will work when
, the other carriers lay olf.
I North Platte, Neb., Dec. 6, 1909.
I The annual meeting of the share
holder of the First National Hank of
North Platte, Nebraska, will be held at
the bank Tue day, Jnnuary 11, 1910.
i F. L. Mooney, l nshier.
The bl-weoklv mootlnrr of thn MO
Club was held Tuesday evening at the ,
home of Mrs. H. S. White who, with
Mrs. T. C. Pnttcrson, were the hostesses j
of the evening. Practically the full
membership was present, and a de
lightful evening resulted. The refresh
ments served were especially fine. 1
W. H. M:Djnald transacted busi
ness in Omaha for several dajs thir
wc-k.
Mrs. G. S. Huffman will entertain
the n.embers of the Hnrmony Club this
evening.
Louis F. Prathcr, of Koanicv nnd
Miss Helen Smittr, of Lexington, were
married in this iity Tuesday by Judg
Elder.
Dr. Slocumbo, receiver fo: the North
Platte Water Co., spent the early part
of the week in town, return! ig to Pitts
burg Tuesday night.
Mis Ruby Yant, of Idaho, is the
gue-t of her aunt Mis. J F. C abaujjh
whdo 'titouti' to D s Mi-ims, wKore
ie goes tu accept a position ostein g-raphi-r.
Both m t'ir cars in service on the
Cnllnwny branch died on the road
1 uesday on account of the cold weath
er. Th y were brought into Kearney
by a freight engine.
The cold weather li s d 'moralized
passenger trafllc on the Union Pacific,
especially tiains from t ho ast which
for several days past have b en run
ning from three to six hours late.
Attached to one of the trains last
night was a special car bearing west
ward the remains of Georgo Crocker
the Snn Francisco millionaire, who
recently died in New York.
Tho Indian Cart! Club waF entertained
Wednesday afternoon by Mrs. Joseph
Hayes. Owing to tho extreme cold
weather the attendance was less than
usual, but the afternoon proved enjoy
nblo. The fork was won by Mrs. E. J.
VanDerhoof nnd the consolation em
blem went to Mrs. James Hart.
Deiuty Cieik Prosscr. of the federal
court, has received n letter from tho I
federal court at Omaha inquiring as to
whether an adjournment of tho Jan
uary term to tho latter part of Feb
ruary would cause any inconvenience
with the attorneys. Tho latter nro un
animously in favor of tho adjournment
until Febiuary.
Tho Kirksmith Sisters, who were
billed for a concert at the Keith Wed
netday eenirg ns th" second numb" r
of the high school entertainment course,
did not nnive until 12:20 Wednesday
night, hence could not appear. They
wore passengers on train No. 13, nnd
had it been on time, they could have
appeared at tho theatre. i
City Council Met ting.
The city council mot in regular
session Tuesday evening, nnd allowed a
number of bills on file.
Tho resignation of Leo Tobin, ns
councilman from tho first ward, was
accepted, and M. Keith Neville appoint
ed to fill tho unexpired term, or until
the first of next Mny.
Tho city attorney was directed to de
fend tho city in the suit brought by
ho water company for tho tion-fullfil-mcnt
of contract.
A street light was ordered placed at
the corner of Silber avenuo and Fourth
street, in tho cast nd of tho First
ward.
St. Pntrick's Council 1211, Knights
of C lumbus, held nn election of offi
cers Wednesday evening with tho fol
lowing result: F. T. Redmond, Grand
Knight; Joseph Quinn, deputy grand
knight; Chas, J. Pass, chancellor; Tim
O'Keefo warden; J. J. DoRolfe, finan
cial secretary; wm. Connelly, t ensur
er; John Lemmer,' advocate, Lewis To
bin, trustee; Chas. K. Martini record' r,
Mrs. P. A. Norton returned Wednes
day from a visit in Omaha nnd points
in Iowa.
District Court.-
District Court convened In Bcssloni
Monday with Judgo Grimes on tho
bench. The first day was taken up in
n call of tho docket. Tuesday1 'foro-'
noon i ho jurors reported and were
sworn in, nnd during tho aftornoornevi-
donee in tho chso ot tho State vs.- Boy
or, charged with attempt at rape., wai
submitted. Arguments In tho .enso -
were mado Wednesday and tho case
given to the jury at noon, After being
out fifteen minutes tho iury returned
tho verdict of acquittal. Tho com
plaining witness was a woman living
at Lexington.
Wednesday afternoon tho case of
Chas. Walllngford, charged with fcat -tlo
stealing, was called. Tho after
noon, aa well as n good part of yester
day forenoon was consumed in examin
ing tho juror. As thirty-two witness
es have been subpoenaed, it is pn b
ablo that tho case will run through sev
eral days.
It will probably bo tho nd of next
week boforo all Jury case are heard.
Don't forgot our half price cut glasa."
bowl sale. A 7.00 bowl for 8.60 is pretty , '
good value Dixon, Tho Jeweler.' .
Rubbers and
Overshoes
for Children, Boys and
. . Girls
Small
The
loe Man,
531 DEWEY STREET.
Rubbers and.
Overshoes-
For Men and
Women.
A Few Suggestions for Useful Christmas Presents:
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Copyright 1C09. br C. 12. Zimmerman Co. -No. 12
lllflShoes for Balls and Parties.
You will find the most dainty creations in Shoes and
Southern Two-E elet Ties in our stock, the kind that are
intended for theatre and parties, suitable for any function at
which you desire to wear nice things.
Prices, $3.50 to $5.00
Indian Buckskin Moccasins w;mMecn and
Made from Canadian Buck, very comfortable
and warm, just the thing for evening wear at home
' Prices, $1.25, 1.50 and 1.75.
Children's Felt Slippers
Fur trimmed, cosy and comfy. When they
come in at niht tired from play, with wet
shoes and cold feet, they should have some
thing warm and comfortable to put on their feet
Prices 90c to $1.15.
Copyright 190V by C. U. Zimmerman Cu. No. 3Z
Men's Slippers.
We have taken special pains in selecting our line of
Slippers for men, and can honestly say they are the best
slippers on the mnrket.
KEEP THE MEN AT HOME
and you can if you provide them with comfortable slippers.
Prices $1.00 to $2.50.
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Felt and Soft Soled Shoes
FOR THE BABY.
We cannot
forget the baby
at Christmas
time. Liu le felt
shoes, trimmed
with fur are just
the proper thing
to keep their lit
tle feet warm
PRICES
30c, 50c and 75
MEN'S DRESS SHOES
In Patent Colt, Velour Calf
ad Glazed Kangaroo . .
We have shoes for all occisions, lace
and button.
THE HARLOW
SHOE FOR MEN.
$4, 4.50 and $5.
SHOES FOR BOYS
that will stand
the hard knocks
that boys give
their shoes.
The Boys Fav
orite Tan High
Top with two
buckles.
We have the
best shoes for
boys in Pan nt
Colt, Velour Calf, Vici Kid and Box Calf.
Prices $1.50 to $2., !Tg lo kind
Warm Footwear for Cold Days.
Cold weather brings a demand for warm footwear, and we have thegoods. Ladies and Children's Felt Slippers, Fleece Lined Shoes for Ladies, warm lined
shoes for men and ladies, hand-made chrocheted slippers
Crocheted Slippers for Women.
Hand-made and wool insoles, make
a fi e Christmas present and you do not
have to spend the time making them.
Prices 75c, $1.00 and $1.50.
Women's Felt Slippers.
Fur trimmed nnd as warm as toast. Just
the thing for morning and evening wear. We
have them in colors London Smoke, Maroon,
Brown, and Black. Your mother, wife or daugh
ter should have a pair for Christinas.
Prices 80c to $1.75.
Warm Lined Shoes for Women
With tip or plain toes. If you have
cold feet you should have a pair.
Prices $1.60, 1.75 and 2.50
Warm Lined Shoes for Men
If you are out doors and suffer with
cold feet, this is the shoe you are looking
for. A man cannot do himself or his
work justice with cold feet.
Price $3.50.
SHOES FOR THE GROWING GIRL
In Velour Calf, Kid and Gun Metal,
with Low Heel.
Prices $2.50 to $3.50.
Wo carry a full lino of Loggings, Overgaiters, Spats, Bed Room or Rubber Boot
Socks, Arch Supports, Laoos and Polishes. Wo givo coupons for china with every
purchase. Wo givo you tho china with a purchaseof $3.50 or over. Buy early while
tho slock is complete. Op in evenings.
