COMMENCEMENT DAY UNO JUNE WEDDING GIFTS.
Wc Have a Full Line of Pretty and Suitable Articles.
Diamond Rings,
Diamond Pins,
Diamond Links,
Gold Wrtchcs,
Filled Watches,
Watch Chains,
Fobs,
Neck Chains,
Lockets,
Bracelets,
Collar Pins,
Belt Pins,
Carving Sets,
Cut Glass Bowls,
Nappies,
Sugar and Creamers,
Fern Dishes,
Celery Trays,
Candle Sticks,
Cologne Bottles,
Puff Boxes,
Berry Bowls,
Solid Silver Spoons of all Kinds,
Knives and Forks,
Sandwitch Plates,
Chafing Dishes. Etc.
Detachable Handle Umbrellas,
Will Be Pleased to Show You.
CLINTON, Jeweler and Optician,
North Platte, Nebraska.
DR. H. C. BROCK, j!
DENTIST. jj
8 Orer Vint National. Phono 118
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Don't forgot tho Cadet play to
morrow night.
T. J. Foley left last night for his
home in Kansas City.
Division Master Mechanic Likcrt, of
Omaha, was in town on official business
yesterday.
Miss Lillian Ilendy, of Maxwell, has
been tho guest of Miss Laura Murray
for a few days.
E. R. Smith, of Gandy, was in town
yesterday and left last night with his
family for tho east.
Advo Jams and Jellies. Absolutely
Pure. Try them. At Wilcox Depart
ment Store.
Genl. Supt. Ware and W. D. Lincoln,
superintendent of transportation, passed
through Sunday enrouto to Salt Lake.
Miss Bessie Smith pleasantly cnter
"tained a score of young pooplo Satur
day evening in favor of Miss Gertrude
Herrod.
Several contractors have notified
Architect ShaefTer that they will sub
mit bids for tho construction of the
Elks building.
J. H. McGinley, the stockman living
north of Ogalalla who is known to nil
old timers, is transacting business in
town today.
Large Gingham Aprons for ladies and
children at Wilcox Department Store.
J. W. Abbottand D. M. Leypoldtof
Hershey were in townlastnight attend
ing the Elks' initiatory servicis and tho
alfalfa feed which followed.
The boys, band of the city schools,
accompanied by Prof. Garlichs, will go
to Sutherland tomorrow to aaniat in n
benefit which the band of that place will
give.
Monarch Malleable Ranges the best
on the market at Hershey's.
Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Douglas enter
tained a number of friends at a six
o'clock dinnor yesterday in favor of
Mrs. T. M. Hascall, who loft today for
home in East St. Louis.
That real estate values are not drop
ping is evidence by the turning down
of an offer of $-1,500 for tho north slxty
bIx feet of the Elks' lot on Dewey
street. This tract is GGxGG, and tho
lodge places on it a value of $6,000.
The Club Novitawil! bo tho guests of
MrB. Wallace Quinn, who lives east of
tho city, tomorrow afternoon. Mem
bers will meet at tho homo of Mrs.
Bert Napersteck at two o'clock, whero
conveyances will bo in waiting.
Buy a Good Lot.
Lota will never bo cheaper. Wo have
somo good ones very cheap and on
easy payments.
Buatt & Goodman.
RUGS.
Nothing else so beauti
fies the home as rich and
beautiful rugs in the differ
ent rooms. Come here and
look by all means. . Just
the sort of a rug you would
like and wish for, you are
bound to find in our new
collection .
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WILCOX
DEPARTMENT STORE.
SCHILLER & CO.,
Prescription Druggists
First Door North of
First National Hank
Seo Bratt & Goodman if you want
money to help you build or buy.
Tickets are now on sale for tho Ca
det play. Hurry.
Isaac Selby opened his now dry goods
store in tho Third ward yesterday.
H. E. Votaw, of tho Maywood Mill
ing Co., has been transacting business
in town several days.
f Alfalfa, cane and millet, corn and all
kinds of gaidcn seeds at Hershey's.
SherifT Beall and County Judge
Dano, of Ogalalla, came down last
evening to pttend tho Elks' meeting.
Sunshine Finishes for all new and
old work on floors, woodwork and
furniture. For sale at Schiller & Co't.
C. J. Pass and Ed Keliher went to
Omaha last night as delegates to the
state convention of the Knights of Col
umbus. Niagara Maid Silk Gloves for sale at
Wilcox Department Store. ,. k
If you have idle money and want it
safely invested in first mortgage loans
on good, clear income property", "see
Bratt & Goodman.
Mrs. John McCabe, of Cheyenne, a
former North Platte resident, arrived
in town today and is tho guest of Mrs.
W. T. Beery.
Mrs. M. T. Hascall, who had been
visiting old-time friends in town for
two weeks, left this mornlntr for W
home in East St. Louis.
Do VOUr feot hnthnr vnnV W t,n..n
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?Jlno ,.f c.omfort shoes and oxfords
that will give you comfort at $1.75
Small, The Big Shocman.
At tho regular session of tho ElkH
last evening antlers were nlaced on
Guy Congdon, C. T. Wholan, A. E.
nuntington, Thos. Healey and E. C.
Cunningham, of Paxton.
Saml. Goozco viewed tho Hnllav
comet this morning, and though the
sky was somewhat hazv thn rnmnr
showed up quite distinctly. Just now It
can do most distinctly seen af3:45 a.
nt.
Mr. and Mrs. Adam ilerz, stepfather
and mothor of Fred Marti, are visiting
at tho homo of tho lattor and will re
main for a couple of weeks. They aro
enrouto from tho northwest to New
York, whore they will visit Mr. Merz's
daughter.
There is a report current that trains
JNo. 7 ana 8, tho Los Angeles limited,
will bo put back next Sundav. Thean
trains were taken off a number of
months ago on account of a hoavy wash
out on the San Pedro route; sinco then
many miles of new track has been laid.
Tho Grand Island Independent says
it is rumored that a chango in district
foreman will bo made at this terminal.
If a change is contemplated nothing is
known of buch hero, Mr. Beery has
given excellent satisfaction to tho com
pany and is ono of tho most popular
oinciais with tho employes that North
Platto has over had. That ho under
stands his business there is no room to
doubt.
NECKWEAR.
Some exceptionally fine
Neckwear has reached us
lately. The colorings and
patterns are beautiful, the
quality of silk is extra .hjgl)
grade, and ties niacle froni
the latest designs.
Wilcox Department Store
Because Pigs is Pigs
It does not follow that CLOTHES IS CLOTHES.
ThevJirst requisite in a suit is FIT. No matter how much
you pay tor a suit if it does not FIT you are dissatisfied with
it. 1 he quaity of goods
trimmings, etc., are ad
juncts which can he
bought anywhere with
mere money. But FIT
is an art, which cannot
he faked.
There is nothing "just
as good" as FIT. Our
Miller-Made Princeton
Suits FIT and the FIT
costs you nothing. No
matter what price you
pay for a "Princeton"
Suit it FITS. Then
xuhy not get your spring
suit from us, and g4t
FIT. You can then
pay as much for the goods, trimmings, etc,, as you deem right
for your purpose. Wc have the Miller-Made Princeton Suits,
that FIT in quality ranging from $15.00 to $35.00. Let us
show you these.
Drehert Clothing Co.,
North Platte and McCook, Nebraska.
SEE X
S THAT
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Cadet Play.
Tho high school cadets, every year
before they go to camp give an enter
tainment to help defray expenses.
This year they have prepared a military
play entitled, "In Lookout Valley."
As shown by the name this is a civil
war play andthe setting is baaed on
history.
Miss Welsh, who is an experienced
elocutionist, has drilled the players and
it is safe to say that they will do un
UBually well. They have worked hard
for the past thrco or four weeks, both
on tho play and on the quartet singing,
which will be one of the very enjoyable
features of the entertainment. There
will also be a Dutch Drill between acts
by eight high school girls.
Come out and help tho boys, and at
the same time enjoy an evening full of
entertainment. Admission 25, 35, and
50 cents.
Cadets play tomorrow night at the
Keith.
ReV. C. F. Chapman went to Lexing
ton this morning to conduct n funeral.
The Rebekah kensington will meet
at tho I. 0. O. F. hall Friday afternoon.
Rob and Ed Dickey left Sunday night
for Lincoln to attend the state conven
tion of ice cream manufacturers.
You can make your red stove lids
like new if you use Stovink. For salo
at Schiller & Co's.
Tho interior of tho Yellow Front
ahoe storo has been been brightened in
appearance by a new linoleum floor
covering.
Fourteen pre'einct assessors have sent
in their complete returns and a num
ber of others will complete their work
this week.
Mrs. Luke Healey will entertain at
cards Thursday nfterttoon in favor of
Mrs. John McCabo of Cheyenne; who is
visiting friojids in town.
At Grand Island Sunday Kearney
defeated tho Islanders by a score bf
Beven to two. The Hub says tho Kear
ney bunch gives promise of proving a
strong team.
For Sale after Juno 1st my 4-year-old
prizo winning Angus bull. Prico $100.
Frank Ebelo, North Platte.
Gus Moyor has let tho contract to
Contractor Surbor for tho erection of, a
residence and barn on tho tract of land
south 'of tho Mrs. Dorothy Rowland
place which he recently purchased,
Weather forecast. Partly cloudy to
night and Wednesday, not much change
in temperature. Maximum tempera
ture yesterday 76; ono year ago 62.
Minimum temperature this morning 48;
a year ago 30.
Tho high school alumni association
held a meeting at the central Bchool
building last evening and elected officers
for the ensuing year as follows: Presi
dent, Hershey Welch; vice-president
Clark Buchanan; secretary, Miss Belle
Cragio; troasurer, Miss Irma Clinton.
Tho meeting then adjourned until next
Saturday when tho question of holding
the annual banquet will bo considered.
Jack Know.
On coming homo from the olllco the
tut her met Jack nml Dick.
"What have you been ilnlim today,
boys?" he questioned.
"FlKhtlnV replied Dick.
"FlBhUng, eh? Who licked'
"Mamma did," answered .Tnck.-Exchange.'
In Keoping.
, Medlum-Tbo spirits won't rap un
'less you vrltcoutf(Mr uquv,stfi(i pf)
per. Patron Any speolul klinl jf pii.
per? Medium - Certainly - wrapping
paper. St. I.ouls Star.
Do You Beat Your Wife?
TtlfttiMiHIitN nrn llil
1
No? WHY?
Because it hurts: Well, my dear sir, it hurts your car-
pets and rugs to beat them; wears 'em out; makes you
spend your hard earned money for new ones; ever stop
to think of that?
Love your wife and she won't need beating; treat your
carpets RIGHT and THEY won't need beating.
Clean 'em with a
So E-Z Vacuum Cleaner
(cost $io.oo and lasts a life time) and save 'em to walk
on that's what carpets and rugs are intended for not
tk to be knocked to pieces with a club.
Come and see our demonstration of this wonderful
machine.
Ginn, White & Schatz.
Killed by Fear.
Frederick I. of Prussia was killed by
fear. Ills wife was Insane, and ono
day she escaped from her keeper and,
dabbing her clothes with blood, rushed
upon her husband while ho was dozing
In his chair. King Frederick Imagined
her to be tho "white lady" whose ghost
was bclloved to Invariably appear
wheuover tho death of a member of
tho royal family was to occur, and ho
was thrown Into a fever and died in
six weeks.
Hedgehogs and Eggs.
Somo yonh ago. not being nblo to ac
count for the dlHappcarnnco of eggs, n
wire cngo trap was set In a fowl ruu.
After a little tlino this was occupied
not by n rat. but a flno hedgehog tilled
to Its utmost capacity the trap. It
was reset, to bo Ailed In a few days
by Mrs. Hedgehog. No more eggs were
missed. London Times.
Not Funny For the Nephew.
"A little change of heir." remarked
tho old man as he altered his will, cut
ting off his nephew In favor of a dis
tant rolntlve.
Family Joys.
"When you were courting me." snld
his wife, "you declared there wasn't
another woman in the world like ine."
"Yes." replied her husband, "and
I'm glad of It for the sake of othei
men,"
All the Same to Him.
Wife John, there's n burglar going
through your pockets. John All right!
You two light It out between your
selves. Exchange.
Experlenco takes dreadfully high
school wages, but ho teaches like no
other. Carlyle.
What Does the Edison Say?
Go to Rincker's and buy- Commence
ment Presents, Books, Hammocks,
Fountain Pens, Talking Machines,
Kodak Novelties.
Enthusiasm gives life to what Is In
visible and interest to whnt has no to
mediate action on our comfort in thb
world. Mine, do Stael.
HUMPHREYS'
Humphreys' Veterinary Specifics
forthocureofdiscaaosof Horses,
Cattle, Shoop, Dog, Poultry.
A. A. For FKVEItB, Milk Fever, Lunt Ferer.
B. D. ForSPnAIXB, Laraeneu. ntieumatiiro,
CO. For60RH Throat, Etioollc.DUtenper.
D. D, ForWOUMB, Doti.Grubt.
E. E. For COUMI8. Coldi, Influents.
V. V. Vor COLIC, Ilellyache. Diarrhea.
O.a.rreventiMISCAimiAaE.
U.II.For KIDNEY and Bladder dliorJera.
1. 1. F'ir SKIN DI8EASES.MBce. Empties.
J.K.I or DAD CONDITION. IudlfeiUos.
Price, 60 Cents pen bottle.
Vet, Cure OH, for Stable or
Field Use, $1.
At druggists, or, sent-prepaid
on refcqipt of price.
A tf OO Pngo Hook on tho treat
inent and core of Domestic
Animals and Stable Chart to
hang- up, mulled free.
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Line Between North Platte a?id Chicago.
Improved Train Service
to Chicago
The electric -lighted Denver Special
leaves every evening, arrives at Chicago
next day at 1:30 p. m.; a solid through
train with convenient schedules and
all travel conveniences.
Direct connection at Chicago with
eignieen-nour trains to the east
Seven trains daily between
North Platte and Chicago. Be sure
your tickets read via the
Chicago, Union Pacific
" & Norllf Western Xlrie
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