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We are cleaning house. 'Our Stock Reducing Sale started Saturday and will continue until May 2 1st All broken lines have been put forward to be sacrificed. Its
not often you have an opportunity like this. Come to Wilcox's every day this week and next week. It is giving real genuine values that has made this store grow.
27-inch-Embroidered Childrens' Knit Waists - Men's Summer ' A P iL tC Children's Muslin Men's Oxfords Ladfes Waists.
momSzTmz and Union Suits Suits and Drawers 11116-! OUF til lift Drawers. $3.50,quality $2.60 to $3.50 Quality,
quality COc quality 2Cc quality
33c 39c 19c. 7c , $1.98 $1.98
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T mllpa Shirt Waists made of Ladies' Shoes .' Petticoats Ladles' House Dresses Men's Work Shoes Men'sSummer
MwSSmy, Fino goods but not '.$1,00 quality . ?2.50 Quality. ' ?2. 60 and $3 grades UnderweaFDOc Quality. ,
cheap at $1.50 ' latest styles ' '; llnoo Mnffo. : .
98c $1.48 ' 79c ' :uress ms $h98 . . $1.98 39c
Mns $-1 00 9x12 Ladles'-Muslin Drawers D,..lL CC , Children's Muslin and ' Boys' Oxfords . Men's Whlto Shirts
wKef shoes Brussels Uurs V . 25c quality 11116-10111 OH Gingham Skirts. $1.76 to grades 75c and 1.00 Quality
$2.98 $9.00 -19c on 19c $1.69 ' 69c
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Wnnl Dmaa clnmU . 0x12 ' 'One lot Lawns Ladles' Shirt Waists , Youth's Oxfords Ladies' Night Gowns
50c quality ' Administer Rugs , por yd 75c Quality. $.175 to $2 grade K 1.25 Quality.
39c . $18.00 3k ladies Ms. 49c $U9 $ 98
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rhllcliWn DrenBHea ' Men's Linen Collars Ladles' House Dresses (n TtMivil flfF Ladies' Vests Littlo Gent's Oxfords ' Ladies' Petticoats
PcaIerandGlnghams SddBtylcaand $1.60 quality Uiie-rOUttll Oil 25c quality ' $1.25 to $1.60 quality 1.50 Quality.
' broken sizes ,
39c lc $1.19 - 19c $1.19 $1.19
'&SEr- LD,lKvXb',mtlonB Ladies and Chil- ..gjgggj. : ttZm,
7c . lie 79c Wrens' Coats ' 9sc ' . $2.48 39c
I ndles' and Chlldrcn's'Hoso Ladies' Hobo Lndies' Gowns fi flf Misses Oxfords . Ladies' Shoes ' Men's Walk Over Oxfords
15c Sit? " " - one lot only $1,00 quality "0116-1 Ollrtll Oil $1.75, $2.00 and $2.50 $2.50 to $3 grades , 8.50 to 4.00 Quality
quality
He 8c 79c on $1.48 ' $1.98 . $2.98
Tinkers Tools ' Lawns and Voiles $1.00 Corset Cover Slllf 3I1fl Wftftl Misses Oxfords Ladies' Oxfords .' Men's Walk Over Shoes
20c quality .-2Bc quality . .. Embroideries UUROIIU HUU $1.50 to $1.75 quality 3.60 to 4.00 Quality , 4.00 Quality.
17c " 17k '79c Dosses - $1,19 $2.48 $2.!8
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Uses
There are times in every life that stand out
fivents. Graduation time is one of them and there
nothing finer than the expression of J your good will by
making the proper gift at this time; a remembrance
which causes the recipient to link the giver and the gift
with the event. It is not the intrinsic value of the gift,
but the sentiment it conveys that will be appreciated.
Come in and look over our stock of beautiful presents
for such occasions and see how well you can express
your sentfments with one of them.
Clinton
North Platte.
Notice for BisU.
Notice la hereby Riven that sealed
bids will bo received at the oflico of the
City Clork of North Platto, Nebraska,
up to live o'clock p. m., May 30th, 1911,
for the construction of u lat-rul aewor
In Sower Distaict "A" in said City ac
cording to plans and specifications now
on filo in the ofiko of the City Clork. of
said city,
Approximate estate of cost of sewer
lateral ns per report of City tfnginoor
is $1, 103.10. .
Local labor to be employed as far as
practicable.
Certified check on local bank of 2 per-
Sxtt f BtApuRt. , (if bid wUl bo required
fntmr entering into c&itract.
There will be many other lots on sale that space will not permit us to mention. SALE ENDS MAY 1, 191 1.
WILCOX DEPARTMENT STORE, North Platte, Nebraska.
cliLtfen
as
is
JEWELER AND OPTICIAN.
Nebraska.
Satisfactory bond to bo given when
contract is signed.
Mayor and City Council reserve
the
right to reject any or an uuis.
Hy order of the City Council,
Chab. P. Tkmi'LK, City, Clerk.
Laot cull for alfnlfa seed. Hurry un
if you want to got in on this. Samples
sliown nMtogers Harness Shop.
Louis Macy.
For Sale.
At a bargain, close.in, full lot and
leven reem dwelling anu out buildings,
eataWhe3 boad'mg house busiaess.
IrfctrtM ft PatfwWn, AfceMts.
Maloney &
.
A Whip with a $1.00 purchase or
over Saturday. Ginn, Whlto & Schatz.
'American Steel Posts on salo Satur
day at 33cents, Ginn, White & Schatz.
Mrs. P. W. Rincker attended the
Episcopal convocation in Kearney yes
terday. A. It. Adnmson will leave the early
part of June fr a trip through the
Yellowstone Park.
The D. of II. social club will meet
with Mrs. P. C. Jackson Tuesday
afternoon of next week.
Judgo Grimes returned yesterday
from Lexington, whero ho had been
holding court for ten days.
Mrs. John Jones returned Wednes
day evening from Lincoln where Bhe
hud been receiving medical treutment.
t Attorney Ilalligan returned Wednea-
day night from a week's stay at Goring
and Oshkosh, whero ho hud cases lu
' court.
, W. M. Cunningham, J. Q. Wilcox
and Arthur McNamara went to Kear
ney yesterday noon to attend the Epis
copal convocation.
C. E. McLano. one of the mail
farriers, loft this morning for a visit
with friends at Cozud. Mr. McLuno is
taking ma allotted 18-day vacation.
Twenty couples attended the Elks'
dancing party last evening and had n
very enjoyable time, it is prouauio
ttiat tho next prty win oe mora large
ly attended.
Tho Mothers' club tendered Mrs. P.
M. Sorenson a surnrise Party Wednes
day af tornoen, an occasion that proved
very onjoyamo. ino mvnuora turnisncu
tho rofeshments.
Engineer J. I, Smith U having sixty
five acres of his farm nt the Uakor
Bchool houso seeded to ulfulfu this
spring. It is his intention to seed all
the land to alfalfa.
George Mudd und J. W. Abbott of
Ilershey uru transacting business in
town today. Mr. Mudd Is Bowing 250
acres to alfalfa it being his intention to
put all his land into alfalfa.
Morton Smith, of Bridgeport, trans
acted business in town yesterday. Mr.
Smith Is one of the old-timo cattlemen
of tho North river valley, 'his ranch
being located nt liroauwator.
New five room house in south part of
town. Bath room, nantrw and two
closets. Can't bo built for any loss
thnn $2,000.00, Will sell during this
month only for $1,000.00. C. P. Thmple,
O. W, Sizemoro, who for eight
months past has boon unable to pursue
his vocation on account of doiectivo
Bight, Bays his eyes nro improving and
he hopes to bu able to resume work
soon. Ho was in a hospital for two
months.
Miss Alice Langford pleasantly enter
tained the members of tho Young
Ladles' una go uiub Wednesday even
Ing sixteon being present. J. he room
decorations woro pink und white. En
joyablo refreshments woro served at
tho close of the games.
Sweet Cora.
Early Roasting Ears tho bes t that
grows -10 cents por quart, coat to do
velop $14,000, T
GlftN, TTlUTti A SCAT.
I off on trimmed bats at
Lintz. ,.. ' 'a
Tho toughest lookinc old floor can be
made to look like new hqrd wood, with
narrow boards and without cracks, by
my Always -Heady Process which my
demonstrator will show to any one who
calls on her nt Stone Drug (Jo's store
noxt Wednesday and Thursday.
Members of tho Indian Card Club
were pleasantly entertained by Mrs.
J. P. Clubaugh. who was assisted by
Mesdames G. T. Field, C. A. Weir and
Chas. Austin. First and second prizes
wero won by Mrs. Geo. B. Dent and
Mrs. Uhas. Austin, uorreshmonts
wero served nt the close of the card
games.
There Is a llva tip, by the way of
North Platto, that tho Missouri Pacific
is to extend that Prosscrstub to Kear
ney right on up tho valley to North
Platte, and Btraight awny to tho Wyom
ing fields. Let 'cm do it! The Missouri
Pacific is welcome to play in our back
(or front) yard any time. Kearney
Hub.
Tho Brothorhood of Amorican Yeo
men will hold u social mooting at their
hall May 23rd. At that time u competi
tivc drill will take place between oppos
ing teams ot boys and inrls for a prize
to be oircred by the Homo Castlo of
DesMolnes, Iowa. A program is being
nrranged, refreshments will be served,
und a general good time is assured to
the members of Lookout Homestead and
their friend.
Tho Indian Card Club will entertain
at u dancing and card party at the
Masonic hall next Monday evening,
Each membor will invito their gentle
man and two couples of friends. As
tho club numbers twenty. It will be
seen that the narty will bo a lareo one.
To complete arrangements for tho
function a meeting of tho members
will bo held this evaning nt tho homo
of Mrs. J. P. Clabuugh.
Edaon Rich, of tho Union Pacific,
writes tho Koarney Commercial Club
as follows: "Replying to your letter of
May 9th, 1911. I am afraid that tho now
tinio care for local service between
Karnoy and North Platto and Kearnoy
and Gracd Island will not be in effect
by Sunday. The entire matter, however,
has been agreed upon, so far as the
Union Pacific oilklnls are concerned,
and feto Northwestern Is arranging
corresponding changes In its tima cards
between Chicago and Omaha.
Beyrl Murphy Passes Away.
Following an illnesa of several weeks,
Beyrl Murphy, the eighteen year old
son of Mr, nnd Mrs. J. T. Murphy, died
Wednesday night. For oeveral months
this bright und active boy hnd been af
fectedwlth valvular heart trouble, the
affection at limes being very sovere.
Specialists had given film treatment,
but his condition continued to grow
worse, und for n week or so preceding
death, those who loved him so denrly
were, forced to concludo that the end
was near.
Manly nnd courteous, cheerful In
disposition, Beryl won the good-will of
all his acquaintances, while his ambi
tion won tho ndmlrution of tho older
ones. In the doath of this promising
son the parents have tho sympathy of
our people.
The funeral Bcrvice, conducted by
Rev. Porter, was held at the rilene
this aftfernoon.
DR. W. F. CROOK,
DENTIST,
4 uiauuuig xiuibuwcakuiu uuivcioibi
2 Office over McDonald State Bank
Maloney & Lintz is the place to come
for a good hat cheap.
Pat Golden, of Omaha, is visiting
relatives and friends in town.
Special display of suitable gifts for
graduates. Dixon, Tho Jeweler.
Dick Baker left at noon today for
Omaha where he will transact business
nnd visit his parents for a few days.
300 beautiful trimmed hats on salo
25 per cent discount at Maloney & Lintz.
M.r. and Mrs. Geo. Grndy. of Grand
Island, aro visiting friends in town.
Henry Wnltetnath transacted busi
ness in Ogalalla the early part of the
week.
Mrs. J. F. Rourko was called to
Missouri Valloy, Iowa, last night by tho
serious illness or her sister.
F. T. Redmond and W. R. Malonoy
attended tho state council of the
Knichts of Columbus held at Omaha
thiss week.
Henrv Hansen is buildintr a second
story to tho residence on his branch
northwest of town.
Hilmer Thompson, who had been em
ployed in a drug store at Cozad, has
resigned nnd returned to town.
Christian Science Society Sunday
11:00 a. m. Subject: "Mortals nnd
Immortals." K. P. hall Dowoy street.
A dozen r more McPhorson county
residents nro In town today na
witnesses in a contest case at the land
office.
The watorbond proposition voted oh
at Ogalalla Tuesday received seventeen
votes more than th necessary two
thirds majority.
Bratt & Goodman report the sale
of 160 acres in section 1(5-16-27 to Cy
Fox. The land was owned by Danl.
Peobles, Avoca, Minn.
Will Rowland went to Grand Island
this morning to witneis tho opening of
tho state league ball season and to
visit friends for a few days.
The members of the A. O. U. W. will
entertnin Syl Friend at a luncheon and
smoker at tho K. P. hall this evening
and all members are requested to be
presont.
Weather forocast:,Generally fair to
night and Saturday, warmer tonight.
Maximum temperatureyesterday 71; one
year ago 60. Minimum temperature this
morning 47; one yenr ago. n
Quito a number of the local G. A. R.
Eost will attend the encampment to be
eld nt Kearney May 10th, 17th, 18th
and 19th. Mayor Patterson will make
the trip in his car, taking several
others with him.
P. W. Sitton leaves nsxt week on a
trip to Donver and Salt Lake. About
the first of June ho will go to Chicago
to attend the Congdon-Park wedding
and on tho 16th f June he will resume
the mahagettierit c-f thkaclflo H6tel.
Tho Babtlst missionary circle met
Thursday afternoon with Mrs. D. ' B.
Louden. There was a splendid atten
dance and after the dismissal of the
circle a reception was held to visiting
friends in town. Lunch was sorved and
a very enjoyable afternoon resulted.
The Christian Bible school is planning
an aviation meet in the near future.
All members should be present to learn
all about. Any one young or old, not
n member of any other Sunday school
is invited to como and ioln with us in
this interesting series of events. The
regular time or meeting is 10 a. m.
every Sunday.
Mrs. Wallace Quinn very nlesantlv
entertained the members of the Club
Nevita at her home four miles west of
town Wednesday afternoon. Upon
their nrrival tho guests wero seated to
an excellent chicken dinner. During
the afternoon two contests wero intro
duced nnd Mrs. Wm. Snyder nnd Mrs.
R. D. Battie winning prizes.
To the Public.
The Leader Department Store's
Great Alteration sale commences Sat
urday, May 13th- My millinpry stock
must bo closed out. In order to do this
I offer all millinery nt one-half offY 50
cents on the dollar. Mns. G. S. Huff
man, at The Lender.
No More Guns for Megas.
In the county court yesterday Tom
Megas, n Greek, was tried on the
charge of carrying concealed weupons.
The trial was to a jury and the defen
dant was represented by counsel, and
at the close of the testimony of a
numb of witnesses the jury found
Megasiguilty us charged. Tho costs in
the case were forty dollars, and the
Judge stated that if Megas would pay
tho costs then and there ne would take
Megas' personal recognizance to pay a
fino of tn dollars not later than live
o'clock tomorrow evening. It is not
probuble that Megas will further toto
around a gun and razor.
CRYSTAL
THEATRE
To-Night
and Saturday. ,
MOVING PICTURES:
"A Robust Patient," "Puri-
tans and Indians."
VLILLE:
The Bruccs, Klassy Kom
edy Entertainers.
10 and 15 Cents.