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aWt Histories 1 &Hinmc . ' . ; i TWENTY-SIXTH YEAR. NORTH PLATtC'NEB., OCTOBER ,ir 19 1 1 NO.,'74. I TOWN AND COUNTY NEWS R L. Cockran, of Brady, spent tho week end end in tho city. Russel Fowles loft Saturday morning for Omaha to spend, several days. Mrs Harry Cramer la very ill at tho jhome of her mother Mrs. John Bonner. lira. JE. F. Soeborger will entertain the Indian, Card CJub tomorrow nfter noon. . TheHomo Missionary Socioty will meet with Mrs. A. P. Kelly this after noon, . v 71 Lillian Itltner, who is teaching in Sutherland, spent Sunday with her parents. Pat Roddy .expects to leave shortly for Sibloy, Iowa, toV'spond sovoral weeks with relatives. Rev. Allen Chamberlain to Pgalalla this morning to spend n day tor more on church work. jMiwes Roxy Murphy find Merritt, of 'the .Sutherland schools, visited relatives "here Saturday and Sunday. Rev. V7. S. Porter returned yester day morning from a short visit in tho eastern part of the state. JThe Lutheran Brotherhood will en tertain the men of the congregation at tboarish house on the evening of "Nov. 7th. - The wrecker was called to Lexington .yesterday by a dorailment of an empty 8to:k car which delayed west bound trains, Mr. andCMrs. Fred Sawyer and baby of Columbus, who have been visiting relatives for some timo, left for homo this morning. Members of tho Rebckdh Dbgreo staff are requested to bo aft the hall .Friday evening at which time thero will be initiation ceremonies. A danc'o Will be hold at tho Geofge' Patterson home a few miles north of the city next Saturday evening to which a number pf local young folks have receiv- Forrent MoiJtern 8 room "'resfdelice' with;bath, electric light, steel - range and sewer connection. W. V.. HOAGLAND. Carson & Lnndgraf have installed a revolving street sign that is particularly attractive one that if observed' closely for a minuto or so will make one dizzy If your idle money is not earning 7 per cent to 8 per cent semi-annual interest is choice first mortgage loans, see Bratt and Goodman. Will Brodbock .entertained six gentle men friends last evening at a six o'clock duck supper. That tho affair was a raro treat goes without saying. Beet and Potato Forks and Perfec pon Oil Heaters at Horshey's. The Lutheran Aid will be entertained at tho homo of Mrs. Fred Frcdorickson Thursday afternoon by Mesdames Fredcrickson, W. Hansen and Motten. A largo party of young peoplo- were royally entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Payne Friday cveaing. Halow'een games wero enjoyed aad a dainty lunch served. For your real estate loans, three to five years time or out of our Building & Loan Association returnable in monthly payraeats. Call on Bratt. & Goodman. The American Telegraph and Tele phono Co., which for a year or so past has maintained a small "boosting" plunt on tho Dillion land north of town, has concluded to incroaso tho size of the plant and will erect a )iew building next spring. Hard coal stove for sale in good con . dition, cheap call at 120 west Sixth at 6 p. m. 71-4 Ralph Chamberlain and son Robert left Sunday night for Lincoln where the latter will take four year course In the state agricultural college. They were accompanied by Lawrence Row ley, son of Thos. Rowloy, who will enter the same school. Mesdames Dixon and Vanderhoof gave the third of their series of parties Saturday afternoon. The guests num bered forty-flve and wero mostly young ladies. Card games wore played. The commodious and well appointed rooms wero lighted with candles and subdued lights. Carnations were used in the decorations. Misses Harriet Dixon, Myrtle Beelor, Mario McCabe, Helen Waltemath and Florenco Iddings as sisted in sorvlng a delicious two course lunch. Sale Pettposed. The hog sale advertised by J. 0. An' dorson for next Saturday at Lexington has been indefinitely postponed on nc count of tho raging hog disease in thut section, John -Fredercl returned yesterday from a short visit in Boulder, Colo. Miss Maud Loudon spent Sunday as tho guest of Gothenburg friends. Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Moody, left last night for a visit In eastern points. Mrs. D. W. Patteo left this morning for Oshkosh to visit friends for ton days. , Mrs. H. J, Roth who has been vliilt- ing her aunt Mrs. Hattie Fnrringtforr lett tounuay evening for Cheyenne; Mts. Nols Hammer entertained a foW neighbors and friends yesterday after noon. Refreshments ware served. Will Reckir Jtrived hjUs$' evening from Now York W,(TttendvtKqr wedding of his sister MW jttiss Rector, tomorrow evening,. , Mrs. Lester Watkor, Jr., has issued invitations for a prio o'clock luncheon pn Monday, Noy. 6th, in honor of Mrs. Richmond BIrge, Mrs. Arthur Hoagland was taken to St. Luks'fl Hospital Sun Jay whore she submitted id an operation for appandi citis yesterday. Leave your orders fflF ftrtlk or cream at the Enterprise Bakery, MW donduei ed by the Doollttlo Produce C& Tho Puzzle dub held a IJaflcHr' party at tho Holcomb home Saturtfa evening. Apple diving and many other Halloween stunts caused great fup for the young people. Cracker-jack, cider. and apples were Berved during the evening and at midnight frozen deserts were enjoyed. Tho Crystal theatre had as its vaude' ville feature last night Harry ' and Estello Mason with their, twenty-flvo Alaska wolf dogs. These people are enroute on an overland trip around tho world, tho dogs drawing a wagon. About 400 people saw tho dogs at the Crystal and hoard tho lecture by Mason. The "Pat" theatre opened last GV(jn fng In the attractive new rooms on cast- mn street. Manager Lonorgan has left nothing undone which would mako this1 pletcg of amusement a. nodular ona and,th.kfc ipewcLin attendance last evening, xesmiea mat ms otrorta were annreclatod. Thar inclined . flnnf la seated with 2tH opera chairs, tho aisles are felt covored, the Walls and qeiling nicely decdVatcd, tho lighting Bystem unique and the ventilation good. Man ager Lonorgan proposes to present to the people only the' bettor' ' .class of films-pictures that aro selected bv him and not shoved on him. Piano and cornot mnsic and songs materially add to tjie evening's enjoyment at The Pat. Tho Junior and Senior party Satur day evening was one of thomostunlquo ana enjoynme social Halloween gath erings. Tho 1913's were1 guests of the seniors and all met at the Central school garbed in ghostly garments. A procession was formed to an empty houso on west 6th street which had previously been decorated in pumpkins, lanterns,red ears of corn etc.. The floors were strown with hay and ghosts were stationed in'spooky corners. Tho at tempt ot the lower classes to steal the refreshments proved useless, therefore nothing marred the pleasure of tho evening. Hallow'een games and tricks followed in rapid succession) and during tho evening cider, pumpkin pie, poD corn and apples wero served. Tho Episcopal ladles guild will meet With Mrs. P. J. Gilmnn Thursday after noon. fira James Cunningham visited her daughter Miss Both, at Gothonbtirg Sunday. Thcro will bo sorvlcea in tho Episc6 pal church tomorrow rooming, All Saints' Day, at ten o'clock. " E. L. Evans, of St, Joe, arrived Sun day and will visit his cousin "Dick", Evans, for two weeks or longor. For Rent Six room houso with bath and electric lights on casfc 4th street. Apply at C20 east Cth. The ladies of tho Presbyterian Aid Socioty will moot with Mrs, Joo Cun ningham, 1114 west 4th strcotThursday afternoon. Stolen from 806 'West 4th. St, brpwji double nosed ' Pointer, 6 months old. Reward. A, ft Stroll. 74-2 Mrs. Gortrudo KebhaUtteii, of Colurri bus, loft today after Building" three Weeks' with hor sons Edward, fifemy" arid M. Si Rebhausen. MrH. Chhi Gould was hostess at att aliriiow'eeri parly last tvening which 'Hit dnjoy4 by" tHe twenty-five guests present The r'odtfiS wero decorated with Jack O lanterns' the1 ftj were spooks' Mnd, and interesting games wore played. Wanted A girl for general liCUao work, Will nav hlehest waores. Threft in; family, Inquire of Mrs. W. H. Mes Donald, 407 West Fifth street. The C. E. Soeletv of tho Christian church will give tin excursion social next Friday ovening. It will be a coast to coast and gulf affair'. Excursion leaves tho church annex, cor. od Vino at, promptly at. 7.80 P. MfJioumt trip faro 15c. A large ExcwniW fm ty fa desired: all are invited to join it. fcWt forgot tho time. Committee". Among tho smartest Hallow'een parties on the social calender was held Vesterday afternoon in tho I. O. 0. F jrali ' At this pleasant affair one hun dred ladies wore royally entertained by Mesdam0d James Hart, Albert Schatz, Jar Stone" "and 'A. B. Hoagland. Tje, spacious hall WaB tastefully decorated with ""pumpkins black cata and cut flowers. Tw6nty cards tables wero used in 500 and each ono was appropri ately trimmed with Hallow'een colors and everything suggestive of tllo sea son, Yellow Candles furnished light in the rooms and tho electric bulbs were covered with coloredpapcr. Thti dining room was elaborately decorated and tho tables sot with fine lace doilies, carna tions and yellow and black streamers. Tho gowns of tho gUcsts wero beauti ful, Tho favors wero small yellow cups filled with nut meats anrfiorango1 mints. Eight young ladies assisted in serving an elaborate lunch. The hostesses were highly complimonted' Upon1 the manner in which they afforded all present a very enjoyablo afterltooiv FOR RENT. 6-room furnished house close in. Other houses and rooms furnished' and unfurnished. Storage room. Safe deposit boxes. Rental property a specialty. BRATT & GOODMAN. 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 tol50 each. WILCOX DEPARTMENT STORE. - "" J .The shooting tournament undor tho I Hiwpices ox ino uuuato urn uun (JIUU .opened yesterday with n Iurgo attend- t . A . . 1 . 4 .... unco oi outsiue murKsmon, including five who belong to tho professional class. , Yesterday's ov6nta began ut 0:30 and closed at 2:30, and about 7,600' targets were sprung from tho traps. There wero ten events of twonty, targota to each mon, or a total of 200 targets, nnd tho high scoro in the professional clgsswcnt to Geo. W. Maxwell who scored 191,and to E.L. Brawn orln tho Btnnteur class, who scored 101. Tho scores mado wero ns follows: Professional. Geo. W. Maxwell , 194 Ed O'Brien V 100 W. M. Bowman.. ,.,...,.,.178 Geo. L. Carter 177 D. D. G6ss..,,....j 161 ' . Amateurs, E, I,. Brawnfi i , u . , , . Jftl Ed Varnor. : , 188 Lester Gates 186 & B; Gutzner ' ,,,, 183 GUs hroedor . , ; . .183 C, Tappffft. i , , .182 Keith Neville.. . t.,,,,.tt 180 H. Rebhausen ,44,44. .4. ..178. I. Arnold .1(l176 Wm. Townsend. ..... , , . . 174 W. Magnussen.. ,173 Fred Southard , 173 W. Wtaiclns i 1 ,, ,i . ,172 A Safcarider .t . .1. . . .170 A. By 'McDonoll ............... f. . , . 100 JC JWfft V.....1C9, Millard Moelor. , ; 1G7 J. F. Dodge ; ;,; ,iG7 Dan Bray , ,.,'....163 A. E. Peasley 101 A. Muldoon...,. 150 Jamea Scott ,,, 143 Scores of others who did not shoot tite1 full 200 targets werol B. Tappen 120 out of 180, R. StarkoySO out of 1Q0, Uets, Winkowitch 180 out of 180, Lem Bniley 28 out of CO, J, W. Tiley 88 out of 100, P. Sawyer 31 out of 40, E. Harris 80 out of 100, D. Frew 49 out of CO. A swell line of D. Bt Eisk & Go's $5,00 Pattern Hats on display for one week at the Parlor Millinery, 300 E. Third, opposite high school building. Here's a Nebraska Case. A groat hoorah has been made over tho expenditure of monoy by Senator Stdphenson of Wisconsin, to Bocuro a soat in tho United States Bennte, but n parallel case is reported In Nobraska by tho following dispatch from Norfolk: An investigation of the estate of P. E. McKillip, bankrupt, discloses thnt in his campaign for congress in tho Third congressional district in 1901, against J. McCarthy, ho gave checks for campaign purposes nmounting to $20,- 057.29, and spent in addition to tho tho amount "represented by checks tho sum of $12,000, making n total expend- ituro in that campaign of $38,057.29. This enormous use of funds undoubt edly contributed largely to, McKillip's financial downfall, Dan V. Stephens, tho present demo cratic candidate for congress, was his chairman. ftnd political manager. Train No. 4,. tho Atlantic exnress. one of tha fast trains on tho Union Pacific, while passing through the' town of Rock, Ulvor, Wyo.. Saturday mominff, crashed jnto a freight train standing on a sid ing, instantly killing two,, tho fireman and ongineor on No. 4, and seriously in juring twenty-two others, two of whom died a short timo afterwards. No. 4 was passing through the town and had a clear track. A frolght train was standing on tho siding awaiting for tho passenger to pass. Tho bronkman, stationed at tho roar of tho froight, In some way becamo confusod and throw the switch, just as No. 4 approached so mat it crasned Into tho rear of tho freight train. Tho ontrinoor nnd firo- man of tho passengor train wore killed nirnost instantly and tho other two who aro dead wero unidentified Italian lab orers who wore In tho caboose at tho rear of tho frolght train. "The Campus" no produced at tho Keith last nifrht. nroved. ono of tho cleanest, brlchtest and most mustcal comedies North Ptatto has ever seen and heard. Waltor Do Loon is clean-cut comedian, and "Mutririns unvles is ns bright and winsome an actress us ono could wish. Tho Biin- porting company Is not only largo but goou. -inouampus" is a play that can bo commended. Misses Mao McWi liams. Evolvn JoiTors, Josio O'Hare, Mary McGovorn and Mrs. Will Maioney Jr.. will enter tain the Catholic Girls Club at the homo of tho former on Thursday ovening. MIKADO DINNER AND SUPPER Thursday, Nov. 2d, Being the Mikado's Birthday if'- - The Palace Cafe Will celebrate th occasion by serving a grand din ner and aupper. Dinner will, be srvd from. 1 1 a m. to 3 p. m., and supper from 5 to 5 p. m. Beth meals will be cooked and public is invited to dine at DINNER MBIttf. SoupFrench Oyster Sour Pickles, Celery, Roast Turkey, Cranberry Sauce, Oyster Dressing, Brown Gravy, Baked Halibut with Lobster Sauce, Mashed Potatoes, String Beans. DESERT English Plam Pudding, Brandy Sauce, Apple Pie, . Mince Pie, pear Pie, Coffee, Te, . Milk. ";, SOPPJSR tMCBNtT. Nutsr . GlataCnowderr Cejery, Roast Turkey, Cranberry Jelley, r, . Oyster Dressing, Brown Gravy, Loin' Beef Roast and Juice, Steam Potatoes, Chicken Salad, Stewed Corn, DESERT Sliced Oranges. Coffee, Tea, Milk. 1 Meals 35c Each. Tho Christian aid socioty will meet with Mrs. Frank R. Elliott Thursday n f tornoon. Mrs. Whitehead, of Grand Island, is tho guest of hor daughtor, Mrs. C, J. Cornwoli, this week. ur, nnu mrs, ,i, u. . kouiiqju enter tained thoir frionds last ovening at cards. After tho gsmos tho hostess served a delightful lunch. Weather forecast: Fair tonight; fol lowed by cloudiness. Maximum tom- pornturo yesterday C5, n year ago 76 minimum last rtlght 20, ji, yaut ago 30 Delaney Promoted. Claudo Delany, who for a ypar or two had boon terminal foreman at Northport, has boon made supervisor of tho North Platto valley lino from O'Fallon to Goring, The appoint ment becomes aifcctlvo-at onco, Mr. Dolanoy's North Platto friends nro pleased to hear of his promotion.' Elks Will Attend Services. The North Platto Lodge B. P. O. Elks will attend services at tho Episco pal church in a body next Sunday even ing. All membors nro requested to meet nt tho home at seven o'clock nnd proceed to tho church, whera sorvices begin nt 7:30. Rev. Chapman is chap lain of the lodge, and it is fitting that the Elks should nsk him to deliver a sermon to thorn. Myrtle and Vicinity, Mrs. Fred Tatman and two children are visiting in Minden this week. Mrs. D. McNicol wont to North Platte last Sunday to attend the Blck-loy-Thomas wedding and visit her daughter Mrs. Charlie Mooro. Mrs. Jus. Jensen and sister Mies Mollio Peniston, of North Platto, nro visitors at tho Allison home. John Reovcs and Qta Rimoy wero united in marrinire at tho homo of tho bride'sparonts Oct. 20th, Jas, Bnko well ofllcinting, Joo Knajdl and Ed Wright marketed hogs in North Platto last Wednesday. Tho ditching outfit, with eighteen voke of cattle, nnased down tho 'lino Monday from a point near Gandy whore thoy had been working. Wm. Blckley and bride camo homo rrway, served by Orientals and the this popular cafe, s CRYSTAL THEATRE To-Night . . and Saturday. MOVING PICTURES: The New Cook, Bobbie the Coward,; Love in the Hills. VAUDEVILLE. Leroy & Diamond, Comedy Singing, Talking and Dancing 10 and 15 Cents. CABBAGE. Another car of Gar bage just received. ' Price $1.75 per 100 pounds. TRAMP GROCERY.