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About The North Platte semi-weekly tribune. (North Platte, Neb.) 1895-1922 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 28, 1909)
atte km 1'WblNTY-FIFTH YEAR. NORTH PLATTE, NEBRASKA. DECEMBER 20, 11MH). NO 97 TOWN AND COUNTY NEWS ......, R. L. Douglas; the- hone, and mule buyer, is building an addition to his already large barn in the Third ward. Mr. and ;Mra H. 'N. Hart came down from Paxton to spend Christmas and a day or two following with North Platte friends. Judge and Mrs. Coates, of Suther land, were the guests of their son A. S. Coates and family the latter part of last week. With twenty-six numbers on the fire men's dance program the most ardent devotee of terpsichoro will have his or her desires gratified. The Bowcn building on north Locust street is being renovated preparatory to being occupied by a drug storo with Messrs Bowcn and -McCarthy as proprietors. Roy Loudon, formerly clerk Donell & Graves -drug store, present teaching school in county, is spending the at Mc - but at Logan holiday vacation at home. E. E. VanNattn and H. H. Rodgers, residents of the south part of the county, were in town the latter part of last week on business pertaining to roads in their respective 1 .callties. Judge Elder was called to his office at two o'clock Christmas afternoon to unite in marriage Robt. L. Richardson and Miss Lila V. Shaner, well known young people residing at Maxwell. Mrs. P. A. Dunbar, wife of the well known passenger conductor, had the misfortune to fall down a cellar way at her homo in Council Bluff Friday and 8U8tai icd very severe bruises. The Postal Telegraph company's, gang of wire stringers, comprising twenty men, are now at work in the east partof this county. Two additional wires aro being strung between Chi cago and the Pacific coast. Mr. and Mrs. Mcdrthy came up from Wood River Friday to spend Chtistmas with Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Bowcn. Mr. McCarthy returned yes terday, but his wife will remain until the latter part of the week. C. B. Wood, whose hardware store at Sutherland was burned a few months ago, has completed a new brick building and moved thereto. We "are glad to notice this evidence of push on the part of a former North Platte resident.. Indications point to considerable activity in the building line during 1910. One or two business buildings are promised and a greater number of residences, than were erected during 1.909. A congregation that filled the seating capacity of the Lutheran church at tended the cantata rendered by the choir at seven o'clock Christmas morn ing. The work of the choir in produc ing this musical composition was highly commended. For Rent On west 6th street, an eight room house, newly papered, with range in kitchen. Inquire at this of flee. Lest some of our citizens might for getthe annual ball of the local lodge of locomativo firemen will bo held at the Lloyd opera house next Friday evening. A good time for all. Speed the old vear out and. welcome, the ad vent of 1910. It will be several weeks before Con tractor Basta will be able to turn over the Third ward school building, and work on the Second ward building -is not as far advanced as tne Third ward. This condition exists notwithstanding a large force of men are employed on the buildings. A case of diphtheria developed Fri day in thu family of Mr. Millett, living o.i east Twelfth street. The family wa3 at once placed under quarantine, and as they are in needy circumstances Poormaster Walker 'is 'looking after their needs in tho provender line, With .tho favorite stage- beauty, Pauline Hall, and Will Archie, the original "Bud." and one of the best acting companies over seen on the road, "Wildfire," tho successful play of the race course, will bo 6een at tho Keith Thontrc Saturday. New- Year's, night A scenic, production, complete in every, dotallj portraying scones, at and about a ramoua raw sorts trace: track, will bo ono of tho manyt at tractive features. Lost Dog. Lost in North Platte December 13th a yellow co lie dog, with dark stripe on back, black nose, brown eyes drooping ears; named Coyote, which ho would recognize. Had on leather strap with Iron ring. Liberal reward wil bo paid for return of animal to tho brick I wry Btobk NrtUi PtotW. Mrs, W. H. McDonald is entertain ing tho Tuesday afternoon, bridge club i today. Mrs q g dnton entertained the Monday afternoon bridge club yester day. An election for county officers will be held in Garden county January 10th. Tho democrats as well as the rcpubli cans have a ticket in the field. Tho day preceding Christmas was an exceptionally busy one for North Platte merchants, several reporting tho heaviest sales in tho history of their business career in this city. Sena Franscn, of Sutherland, who is soon to wed a North Platte young man, was tendered a linen shower at the homo of Mrs. H. E. Worrell In Suther land a few days ago. Tho final survey for tho double track has been completed as far west as Ogalalla, and the woik is being pushed forward as rapidly as possible. Grnd- will begin as soon as the weather permits. The Episcopal Sunday school gave a pretty entertainment at tho Masonic hall Saturday ovening, in which a large numbers' children in costume took part. Following the cantata gifts were distributed from a tree. Henry Waltemath has completed his ice harvest, and Otto Well has filled his houso. Harry Lamplugh is filling his houses this week. There is not likely to bo a scarcity of ice next sum mer. J. D. W. Lincoln has begun tho con struction of a 40x80 foot ice house at his lake near the old fair grounds, which he hopes to fill this winter. The houso will have a capacity of about 3,000 tons. Dr. and Mrs. D. E. Morrill expected to visit Mrs. Morrill's sister at Wheat land, Wyo., Christmas, but word was received Thursday that tho sister's house and contents had burned. Christmas was a quiet day in North Platte, there being very little stir on the street. At several of tho churches services were held in the forenoon and these were well attended. The weather was pleasant. The Jong continued demoralization of passenger traffic is becoming a little jarring on the nerves of the engine and train crewB, and they are naturally anxious to know when matters will right themselves. Possibly not until there is a betterment of tho motive power. Lewcllen has raised $6000 at this time fJr the new county seat provided it is located at Lewellen permanently aud to show that It is tho straight article the people of that city have placed that amount on deposit in the Lewellen bank which they ask the voters of the new county to investigate should they doubt this statement. Tho Christian Scientists will here after hold their service at the K. P. hall Sunday morning instead of after noon. At the meeting last Sunday ar rangements were made to have ono of the noted speakers of the church come here and deliver a lecture on Christian Science. This lecture will bo free, the local members donating $100 to met the expenses. Frod D. Wright, an attorney of Scotts Bluff, t-pent yesterday in town 'while enroute to Omaha. Mr. Wright says tho Union Pacific is showing much activity in the Scotts Bluff section in the way of obtaining right-of-way and there seems to be no doubt but the com- pany will at once duuu enrougn 10 . f i . i i i Med cine Bow in the near futuro. He thinks they havo a wonderful countiy, and when tho road reaches his tow n, thev will visit North riatte moio frequently. Lost A white greyhound with yel low ears; about one year old. Will puy a liberal reward for any information leading to his recovery. A.. E, MARLETT, . . Maxwell, Neb. "The Fighting Parson" undor the management of W. F. Mann, with William 'Wlntbihoff in the title role, will be .it the Keith theatre Thursday night. The play Is a beautiful story of a young minister's fight for love, honor and truth In which villany is thwarted and virtue triumphs. The play is positively guaranteed to please or money refunded, High clasB special tics aro introduced between tho acta making an evoning'a entertainment far abovo tho averago. Looking One's Best. It's a women's delight to look her best but j imples, skin eruptions, sores and boils rob life of joy. Listen! Buck len'8 Arnica Salve cures them; makes the skin soft and velvety. It glorifies the face. Cures Pimples, Sore Eyes. Hold Sores. Cracked Lips. Chapped Hands. Try it. Infallible tor Piles. 25c yw QtMM Drutf CO, PERSONAL MFNTI0N. ' j Ralph Smith loft Sunday night for Columbus. Tom Soden spent Christmas with friends in Lexington. Attorney Albert Muldqon loft last night on a business trip to Omaha. Guy Gahagen returned Sunday from a visit with his parents at Gibbon. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson, of tho John son Cash store, went to Polk, Neb., yesterday. Frank McGovorn returned yesterday from a brief visit with his parents in Denver. Arthur Dullard came up from Omnha Friday to eat Christmas turkey with his parents. Frank Murray came dbwn from Colo rado to remain over Christmas with his parents. Sam Gavin, of St. Paul, friends in Minn., has town for been visiting several days. Mr. and Mrs. Will Yost will return today from a visit with friends in Grand Island. Miss Hazel Strykcr and Miss Alice Ottcn left Sunday for a visit with friends In York. Horton Munger returned yesterday from, Omaha, where ho spent Christmas with his parents. Chas. R. Osgood left yesterday for Denver whore ho will visit relatives and transact business. Mrs. John Drake, of Kimball, who had been visiting friends hero, went to Maxwell yesterday. W. A. Tanner returned to Lexing ton yesterday after visiting relatives for several days. S. H. Grace and wife, of Omaha, were the guests of relatives in town Saturday and Sunday. C. O. Weingand and family left Sat urday afternoon for a two weekB visit with relatives in Illinois. Arthur McNamara returned yester day from Oakley, Kan., where ho spent Christmas with his daughter. Miss Helen Lundgren, of Denver, is tho guest of Mr. andMrs.Thos Healey, having arrived Saturday. Frank Stroup, who had been visiting relatives in town for several weeks, re turned to Chicago last night. Miss Clara Drake, employed as a stenographer In Omaha, has been visit ing her parents for several days. Miss Lillian Sturges, who is filling a position as stenographer in Hastings, came home to spend Christmas. Mr. and Mrs. Drew and Miss Anna Von Goctz, who were here to spend Christmas at the Von Goetz home, re turned to Omaha Sunduy night. Mr. and Mrs. Guy Robinson came up from Lexington Friday evening to spend Christmas with relatives. Frank Smith, of Columbus, spent Saturday with his parents In this city, returning to the former place Sunday. Claudo Selby, who is attending a medical school in Chicago, arrived home the latter part of last week to spend the holiday vacation. Mrs. J. C. Niemann and son of Stan berry, Mo., mother and brother of assistant secretary Niemann, of tho Y. M. C. A., spent Christmas with the latter, leaving for homo yesterday. Julius Pizor will leave for Chicago in a few days to purchase additional stock for tho store he Is opening in tho Third ward. Part of the stock has been received and is now being shelved. Mr. and Mrs. Grant Kelker and children, of Pueblo, Col., are the guests of Mh and Mrs. C. A. Weir, having arrived the latter part of last week. Mr. Kelker is a brother of Mis. Weir. Carl Uonnr, for three years living at Pacific coast points, is in town visiting his oarents. At present ho is employed as engineer on a pipe line 240 miles long through which tho city of Los Angeles will receive: it3 supply of "water The family of N. E, Workrnan leave in.a day or two for Julesburg, where Mr. Workman has purchased a ha.d- ware store, and taken possession of the same. Mr. Workman was ono of our most successful business men, and it ia regretted that he has madu in vestments elsewhere and that we thus loso him and his esteniablo family, Notice to Customers. All parties knowing thciriEelvos in debtcd to mo will pleaso call on or be fore January 1, 1910, and settle their accounts. Wo have accommodated you, friends, accommodate us. as wo need the money A. F. Beelek. Hershey, Neb. For Sale. NE 18-9-32, Lincoln County. $10.00 per acre. Reasonable terms. W. L. Selby, 430 Board of Trade Bldg., Oma- I j Keith Theatre, W. F. MANN PRESENTS "The e A GREAT PLAY $ A Youncr Minister's Fieht . r c J i Real Estate Transfers. Ella B. Frnnk t- C. D. Sweeny south half section 5-12-31, $6,400. Danl Fleisher to B. A. Wilson lots 4, 5 and 6, block 19, town lot company's ndd'n, $760. , Luclnda Clarke to Po ly A. Martin, lot 7, block 20, North Platte, $700. Maude Johnson to Cornelia Dow lot 4, block 8, Miller's add'n, $1,800. J. W. McNeel to Geo. J. Long, Iota and 2, block 21, North Platto, $700 "Wildfire", Saturday Night- Forceful, novel and possessing the quality of genuine appeal which is nec essary to tho success ot nil plays, 'Wildfire", tho celobrared racing com edy which will bo seen at tho Keith theatre on Saturday, Now Year's Day, with Pauline Hall and Will Archie, tho original Bud, has won the approval of the public Btrictly on its meriti as the best racing play evor staged. The hf larious playgoer will find plenty of laughs, and the sentimental auditor will enjoy many minutes of tense heart interest. In fact "Wildfire" possesses all the elements calculated to please all tempornments. "Her crowning success" is the general tribute to Paul ine Hall, the famouB beauty, who is appearing in the central role, that of tho handsome widow, Mrs. Bnrrington. Ono of tho features of tho production is the remarkable display tif magnifi. cent gowns worn by Miss Hall, It is sure to say that Miss Hall is one of tho most perfectly proportioned women on the stage, and her first appearance at a performance invariably brines forth a flutter of excited "Isn't she beautiful" remarks from tho audience. Stung For IS Years by Indigestion's pangs trying many doctors and $200.00 worth of medicine in vain, B. F. Ayscue, of Inglcside, N. C, at lastused Dr. King's New Life Pills, and writes they wholly cured him. They cure Constipation, Bilious ness, Sick Headache, Stomach, Liver, Kidney and Bowel troubles. 25c at Stone Drug Co. Wintcrhoff as "The Fighting Parion." In speaking of "The FighHng Pnr son," which is booked for Tho Keith Thursday evening, the Des Moines Register of October 8th said: Mr. Wm. VVinterhofT, as tho Fghtlng Parson, fa" all that could be asked for In the part of a young, earnest, coun- try parson, broad minded beyond his years, gifted by nature with a fine physique, a handsome fuce, an eye that window of the soul, indicating pure thoughts and n heart full of sympathy for bis unfortunate fellow man. Educated for'tho ministry, the pulpit has lost one of its Bhining lights and Mr. W. F. Mann has secured for the puolfc, through the medium of the stage, u bettor sermon on "Faith, Hope and Charity" than in many in stan cs is delivered from the pulpit. "Trie Fighting Parstn" should be seen by eveiyone, and the loa&on it teaches is sure to make a bad man good, and a good man better." Alone in Saw Mill at Midnight unmindful of dampness, drafts, storms or cold, W. J. Atkins worked as Night Watchman, at Bannbr Springs, tenn. Such exposure ' gaVo him tt'tavro etojd tho,t Bbttlb ori his lungs. Xt last be had to glvo up work. Ho tried many re medies but an lulled till no used Ur. King's Now Discovery. "After using one bottle" ho writes, "I went back to work as well as ever." Severe Colds, stubborn Coughs, inflamed throats and sore lungs, Hemorrhages, Croup and Whooping Cough get quick relief and prompt cure from this(glorious medicine. 50j and $1.00. Trial bottle free, Guar- caimui oe rouna in inevnoie worta or urama. Thunday Evening, WILLIAM WINTERH0PP IN- Fighting Parson." A GREAT CAST A for Love Honor and Truth. i. i n e r-v x -PRICES: 25, 50, 75 and $1.00 Mr. and Mrs. A. B, Yntcs were guests of friends in town Saturday and Sunday. About 100 cars of ico per day am being shipped.up from Gothenburg and stored in the company's honses. The ico js about fourteen inches thick. A Kcmmerer, Wyo., dispatch duted Dec. 26th says: Petor McDormott, ono of tho oldest engineers on tho Oregon Short Line, died at Pocatollo last night from injuries received by being struck by a mail crane nt Pocatollo station sovoral days ago. About a year ago Engineer Torn Matthawa was killed. Mcpermott and Engineers Layng and Wiliam Roberta attended the funeral andiMcDcrmott accompanied the body to the old homo In the east. A few months later Layng was killed at at draingcr. McDormott and Roberts wore two of the pallbearers. Two months' ago Roberts met death by being hit in thethead by a mail crane. McDormott attended tho funeral and accompanied tho body cast, and now McDormott meets death in tho samo manner. Notice. Customers whoso accounts havo run ovon thirty days aro requested to pay in full before January 1st, 1910, if they desire credit for the ensuing year. E. T. TliAMP. SACRIFICE SALE Why go out into tho country to 1 1 buy tho following choice residence lots in the West End whoro they i J will increase in value and always bo in demand. I Three nice lots in block 17, Town Lot Co's Addition,' S350.00 for ! I all threo. ' I Two handsome lots on Block 12, Town Lot Co's Addition. $350.00 for both lots. It Three handsome lots on west Fourth street, sower in and paid If for, $1200.00 for tho threo. t ; Four choice lots on west Sixth street close in for $400.00, $450.00, $500.00 and $650.00 each. I ( These lots aro all close in, high and, each pf them is worth moro g! Buchanan Buchanan and Patterson. WILL ARCHIE as "Bud" in "Wildfiro" wh' wa thoiprofessor puts it, "be. t, .,, . . o ..Atlon greater than can be provided for. j llxpeueoa qdn. How can they enjoy life when thI dldren? ' December 30th. GREAT STORY A Challenec Its caual & P&y or unusual worm. i r l .l Good Starting. Point You mny bo doing business with this Bank already. If eo, very good. If not, wouldn't it be well for you to start in with tho New Year? With abund ant Capital, Surplus and Un divided Profits, and with the , best of facilities, we aro pre-.' pared to give you superior . service. Your business, when en-, trusted to this bank, will re ceive our prompt personal, attention.- " - McDonald Slide Bank, OF TOWN LOTS.. buy residence lots when you can and dry, do not require any filling monoy than wo aro usking for them., ' ' " yell VEUMl - . . . ..i.iJtel.M.' eat up all thu nnd creato a gh cost ot food to os, and evidently ban vast quantities of prevent the overloading ground that woman Rhould iu a nronor mannnr mtlmi. f to overcrowd the schools and ifricn, ;Ild tho which of tho UK is in. rpne of the wintry tho jne thing- doctrine cl large families