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TWENTY-SIXTH YEAR.
NORTH PLATTE, NEB., OCTOBER 27, 191 1.
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Rov. Johncn returned last night
from a short visit in Gothenburg.
Mrs. W. T Beery returned last even
ing from Omahn after spending a week
thore.
Miss Jessie VnnBrocklin is expected
to day to visit her mother for some
'iiine.
Guy Boyer was called hero from
BuiFalo.'Wyo., yesterday by the death
of his mother.
For Rent Modern six room house,
02 West 5th street, furnished. Mrs.
D. Burke.
Mr. and Mrs. Clay Obornohr, who
were married in Denver last wepk, re
turned yesterday.
The Womans Auxilary of the Episco
pal church will meet with Mrs. P. J.
Gilman this evening.
Meodames G. T. Field and W. M.
Cunningham are entertaining the Birth
dey club this afternoon.
Mrs. Will Jeffers, of Greon River,
arrived yesterday to visit her mother
Mrs.Edwina Schatz.
Beet and Potato Forks and Perfec
tion Oil Heaters at Hershoy's.
Tho meeting of the Catholic Girls
Club, which was to havo been held at
tho McGovern homo Tuesday, Oct. 31,
has been postponed.
Albert and Frank Fisher, of Salt
Lake, and tho Misses Fisher, of Spring
field. 111., arrived yesterday and are
guests of Mrs. Edwina Schatz.
Dave Brown, of Bridgeport, Raleigh
Brown, of Cheyenne, and Charles and
Samuel Brown, of Green River are hero
to attend the funeral of their father.
W. T. Green and R. F. Stuart, doing
business undor tho name of the Platte
Plumbing & Heating Co., have dissol
ved partonorship, Mr. Green retiring.
Attorney Crosby and Art Salisbury
returned Wednesday evening from
Farnam,' Gothenburg and other adjoin
ing towns where they .spent several
days.
Hard coal stove for sale in good con
dition, cheap call at 120 west Sixth at G
p. m. 71-4
Miss Bertha Clothier was tendered a
surprise party Wednesday afternoon at
tho Alexander residence by a number
of her school friends. Entertaining
games were played aftor whicn a nice
lunch was served.
Tho boy scouts wore invited to tho
Red Cross first aid to the injured
demonstration car Wednesday and
were given a talk by the phylscian in
charge. The scouts were told many
things that may be, in ense of accident
very useful to them.
' A swell line of B. B. Fisk
& Co's $5.00 Pattern Hats
on display for one week at
the Parlor Millinery, 300 E.
Fifth, opposite high school
building.
It is quite evident that the present
strike is proving very expensive to the
Union Pacific company. Somo of tho
so-called- mechanics in the local shops
are making as high as seven dollars per
day, and for this high wage they are
showing very poor results. It is be
lieved that tho better class of the
strike-breaker will leavo at tho end of
tho thirty days for which they con
tracted to work.
THEATRE
To-Night
and Saturday.
MOVING PICTURES:
His Birthday.
How Betty Won the School.
The Society Girl and The
Gypsy.
VAUDEVILLE.
Labelle & Labelle,
Those Laugh Producers. Our
own Original Novelty Song.
10 and 15 Cents.
C. W. Shaffer of Omaha is spending
tho day with City Clerk Tomple.
Nealo Turpie came home this morn
ing from a short visit in Omaha.
Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Moody will leave
Tuesday for westorn points to visit
friends.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hcrrod re
turned last night from n two weeks'
visit in Omaha.
A Hnllow'eon party will bo held at
tho home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Paine
this evening.
J. C. Crondall resigned his position at
the Dixon Jewelry and loft yesterday
tor Minneapolis.
Visitors from Wallace to da v are C. A.
Listen, Dr Evans, J. Howe, W.V.Mull
W. H. Smith, Jns Robbins, B. R
Smith.
Bert Manning of Hastings is in town
and will take part in tho Trap shoot
which will bo held Monday by the
Buffalo Bill Gun Club.
Weather forecast: 'Unsettled woath-
er; probably rain or snow tonight or
Saturday. Highest temperature yes
tcrday 38, a year ago 55; lowest last
night 22, a year ago 21.
Tho girls of tho Eighth grade hold a
a jolly Hallow'ecn party last evening
at tho home of Helen Alden. The
girls wore en masque and this added to
hilariousncsa of tho eyening.
The Lexington high Bchool foot ball
team arrivied today and will play
the local high school team at
3:30 this afternoon. Foryearatho ri
valry between Loxington and North
Platte on tho gridiron has been strong,
but good-natured, and today's game
will bo for ';blud."
For Sale My family horse, buggy,
harness, saddle) and bridle.
D. E. Morrill.'
Miss Nina Rector was tho truest of
hbnor at a linen shower last evening at
the, homo of Mrs. Fred Louden. Inter
esting contests furnished amusement
for the thirty guests after whicn Miss
Kector, was presented with a" number of
fine Jincn, . pieces , Usual refreshments
were served. '
James Hughes, of Kansas, died at
the home of his sister Mrs. Tom
Mosteller Tuesday evoniner. Earlv in
March Mr. Hughes was injured in a
runaway at Hershoy while at work on
n farm and has since been in poor
health. The funeral was held Wed
nesday and tho remains Interred in tho
North Platte cemetery.
Tho Young Ladies Bridge Club held
a business meeting at the homo of Miss
Hannah Kcliher last evening. It was
decided to tako up 50Q for the winter
and tho first meeting will bo hold n't
homo of Miss Nell Bratt next week.
Misses Ruth Streitz, Geneviove Otten-
stcin, Fenna Beoler and Alice Birgo
were taken into the membership.
A very enjoyable Hallow 'eon party
was held last evening in tho parlors of
tho Presbyterian church by tho Phila
thea girls. Tho rooms wore strung
with Jack o lanterns, black cats, etc.,
and the young Indies were gowned in
costumes appropriate for tho occasion.
Hallow'cen tricks and games were
played and at mid-night cider, pop-corn
and doughnuts were Berved.
Professional and amateur shooters
are already beginning to congregate
for tho big shoot that is to bo held here
on tho Buffalo Bill Club grounds Mon
day and Tuesday. Among tho leading
professional shooters that will be here
are: Geo. Maxwell; Hasting, of tho U.
M. C., Ed O'Brien, Florence, Kan., of
tho Deadshot Powder Co., D. E. Gross,
Kansas City, Mo.,1 of tho DuPont
Powder Co., Geq Carter, Lincoln, of
tho Peters Powder Co., Will Bowman,
Denver, of tho DuPont, Powder Co.,
Mr. Royco, Denver, Winchester Co.,
and Bert Manning, U. M. C, of
Hastings. The local club have
arranged a very attractive program and.
amateur shooters from all parts of tho
state are expected. A $25 trophy will
bo contested for by any flve-man-team
from any club. Teams from Omaha,
Columbus, Sterling and tho famous
"sand hillers" from Arnold, who are
among the fastest amateurs in tho
strte, will bo present.
The Modern Way.
The prodigal had returned.
"Father," he wild. "nr you Rolnj: to
kill thi' fatted enlfr
"No." n'Npomlfd the old man. look
Inn tin- ymitli ovr itrefnlly "no; 111
let .von live. l!ut I'll put you to work
and tni!!i fojii of thin fnt off you,"
Toledo f'.:tde
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FnHral of W. T, Brown.
The funeral of the late W. T. Brown
will bo held at tho Presbyterian church
this nftornoon at 2:30 o'clock conducted
by Rov. William S. Porter.
Mr. Brown died in Green River Mon
day evening nnd tho remains wore
brought tb this city Wednesday even
ing, tho train onwhich thoy arrived
being mot by tho members of tho G.
A. R. and a largo number of friends of
the deceased man and bereaved family.
Whllo Mr. Brown's health had been
poor for somo time, his condition was
not considered of a serious nature nnd
when n change of climate was sug
gested by attending physicians ho dis
posed of his interests hero and wont to
Green River, about two years ago. Tho
change for a time proved to bo bene
ficial and hopo for. a complete recovery
from tho nervous breakdown which
followed his illness, was revived.
About two months ago ho returned
from Salt Lake where he consulted and
took treatment from skilled physicians
but the system gradually grew weaker
and ho passed away surrounded by his
wife and family.
Mr. Brown camo to this city in the
early eighties. For many years ho was
engaged in tho draying business and in
both private 11 fo and business trans
actions ho was spoken of as an honor
able, honest.and obliging gentleman of
whom no ill words were Baid. His
friendship was valued by many, who are
deeply grioved at his demise and it is
universally agreed that tho world can
ill afford to lose men of his type.
William Thomas Brown was born in
Zanesvillo, Ohio. Fob. 6th, 1841. On
Sept 28th, 1805, ho was married to
Kathcrino Waltz at Monsoy, Ind who!
survives him. He was in the 9th
Illinois Infnntry and served during the
Civil war and captured near Atlanta,
Ga., served 9 months in Andorsonvilm
prison.
To mourn him are loft a loving wfo,
BonsDavid, of Bridgeport, Orrin, of
Evnnston, Raleigh of Cheyenno and
Sam and Charles, of Green River, and
two daughters, Mrs. Nellie North, and
Mrs. Elizabeth Lanning, of 'this city.
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George T. Field returned this -week
from a protracted stay in Denver and
Estes Park.
ForSale 5horao power Stover gaso
line. engine. Inquire StonoDrug.Co. 72-2
Tho second car of cabbage- from
Brighton, Col., is being unloaded today.
If the farmers of Brighton can offord
to raiso cabbage, pay tho freight to
North Platte.and find it a paying crop,
why cannot tho farmers of this section
make it a paying crop? Thoy would
at least reap tho benefit of tho freight
charges.'
"The Pat" Picture Theatre
in (he Gooze building on east
Sixth street will open Mon
day evening. Fine' Pictures,
Good Singing, Fine Orches
tra. Drop in.
Those Who Arc Not.
Some people who are not patrons of the
Lyceum Course in North Platto: society
gamblers, society butterflies, sporty
gentlemen, dollar-numbod merchants,
early-to-beds, pass beggars, self-con
tented people, civic knockers nnd
tightwads. If you seo anyone at tho
Lyceum entertainments whom you
think belongs to any of theso classes
depend upon it that lie or bIio is on tho
right road and does not deserve the
title. Watch them grow.
Management.
Notice.
Notice is hereby given that tho
partnership heretofore existing between
W. T. Green and R. F. Stuart under
the namo of the Platto Plumbing and
Heating company has this day been dis
solved by mutual consent, W. T. Green
retiring from said firm. The business
will be continued by 11. F. Stuart at the
same place and all accounts due the
firm will bo paid to him.
R. F. Stuart.
CABBAGE.
Another car of Cab
bage just received.
Price $1.75 per 100
pounds.
TRAMP GROCERY.
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1912 CHALMERS "36"
S 1,800 F. O. B. FACTORY.
J Tkore is nothing on the market selling for less than
$2,500 that embodies all these features;
Carbureter adjustment on dash; four forward speed
transmission, long stroke motor, self starter, tire inflated
in connection, full floating type axle, Continental demoun
table rims, Bosch dual ignition system, 36x4 tires, honey
comb radiator, multiple disc clutch, non-smoking piston
rings, big braking- surface, single pedal control, sight oil
feed on dash, large breather pipe and oil filler; solar lamp,
gasoline pressure system, gt?ar sift leak devise, booted
stearing connection, foot accelerator, and an unquestionable
reputation for speed and endurance. , ,
Backed an
Al rating and a list of 10,(700 satisfied 'dive
Represented by ,
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505 DEWEY STREET.
ORTH PLATTE, WEB,
(Pulltlcal Advcrtliemont.)
Democratic Ticket.
County Treasurer,
W. B. McNEEL.
County Clerk,'
G. F. PALMER.
Sheriff
A. J. SULLIVAN.
' County Superintendent,
CLEO R. CHAPPELL.
County Surveyor,
R. L. COCHRAN.
Coroner,
W. R. MALONEY.
County Judge,
JOHN GRANT.
County Commissioner;
D. B, WHITE.
Tony Boyer, of Denver, was culled
horo by tho death of his mother.
Mr. and Mrs. Orrin Brown enmo
down from Evnnston Wednesday night
to attend tho funeral of tho former's
father.
Christian Science Socioty Sunday
11:00 A. M. Subject: Everlasting Pun
ishmcnt. Sunday school 12:00 m. K.
P. hall, Dewey St
Mr. and Mrs. Anderson loft last even
ing for their homo in Portland nfter
spending several days with Mr. and
Mrs. Chas. McLano.
Miss E. Luddon, of tho Kearney Nor
mal, visited Miss Thou Hansen last even
ing whilo enrouto west.
Frank Obornohr camo homo yostori
day from Donvor where he attended his
brother's wedding and visited friends
Inst week.
Tho Athletics won tho world's ehnmri.
ion series yesterday by defeating Now '
York thirteen to two, thus winning
four games out of six. Tho total re
ceipts for the six gumcs wero $127,
910.01, of which $70,740,37 goes to the
Athlotlcs or $3,054.69 to caclj player.
Social.
Tho Twentieth Century Club met
Tuesday afternoon at tho homo of Mrs.
Zentmoyer. A very enjoynblo nnd in
structive session was held, 'flio liter
ary program was mado up of papors by
Mesdames Temple, Saunders, Zcnt-
meyer, Buchannn and Crosby. During
tho business session it was decided
to give a Hallow'cen party for tho
husbands of tho members at tho homo
of Mrs, DoFord. Tho next regular
meeting will bo in two weeks at tho
honio of Mrs. Chas. Temylo.
No announcement can be made at
this time as to tho attraction which
will tako tho place of tho Fishor Shipp
Co. At first it was thought that this
company would bo ablo to bo horo on
Oct 27 and the date was announced but
owing, to tho continued illness of Miss
Fishor Shipp this will he impossible.
Tho company is booked for ovory dato
from now until May 1st qnd so cannot
mako another dato this year. For this
reason there will bo no Lyceum at
traction on any day this week. Thoso
having season tickets please hold them
until further announcement is made.
Do not return tickets until you see
what wo will olfor in place of tho
Fishor Shipp Co.
November 3 has been designated u
Fire Day by Gov. Aldrlch and tho
Vycs of all schools are requested to
(,joV-,tt!ly observo tho day,
Plush and
Curacul Coats
are being worn more than ever
this winter. Fashion decrees
it and comfort applauds, for
warmth is a necessity in this
climate and plush coats supply
warmth. We have them at
prices ranging from
$10 to $50
each.
WILCOX
DEPARTMENT STORE;
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