L ?, I Semi -Weekly Tribune Ira L. Bare, Editor and Publisher. SUBSCRIPTION HATES. One Year by Mail in ndvanco $1.25 One Year by Carrier in advance $1.00 En to red at North Platte, Nebraska, Post ollico as beconu LI ass matter. TUESDAY, MAR. 12, 1912. To the Citizens of North Platte. I nm n candidate by petition for the oflico of water commissioner nnd I nsk and will appreciate your support and votes the coming city election in April. As to my qualifications nnd fitness for the office will state that I nm fully competent to diBchnrgo tho financial nnd other duties of tho office in an equitable and just manner. I have designed nnd superintended tho construction of n number of suc ccsful waterworks plants in this nnd other Btates and I nlso prepared the prcliminnry plans for the now plant we hoped to build in this city. Whilo city engineer I made un ap praisement of the value of tho present waterworks plant for tho city, during tho making of which I gained an insight into tho condition of tho plant, learned tho sizes nnd locntions of tho various mains, valves, hydrants, etc., and I belioyo thnt I know bettor than nny other man just what extcntions nnd bottermonts should be made- to give tho best service to tho greatest number of citizens of North Platte. I am and always have been n firm believer in the municipal ownership of waterworks, whose profits should go to tho people instead of a corporation. I have kept myself well posted und up to date on all questions of waterworks construc tion and operation nnd, if elected, I will do all in my power to make the North Platte waterworks a success, financially and otherwise, and give tho citizens an economical administration of the plant. I have been a resident of North Platto the greater portion of my iifo. nm n graduate of our high school nnd nlso of tho lown (Jity business collego nnd the tho Univorsity of lown. I nm n tax payer nnd property owner, all my interests being centered in this city and I am anxious to seo tho water workB n success. I therefore solicit your votes, believing I can faithfully and successfully discharge the duties of the office. Heiisiuw S. Wklch. Woodhursl Files for Commissioner. W. II. C. Woodhurst, formcrrocoiver nt tno u, . land ollico, well known as an insurance agent, and for nearly forty years n resident of North Platto, filed yesterday for tho rcpublicnn nomi nation for county commissioner from .tho North Platto district. For a nunr- ter of a contury Mr. Woodhurst has ueen on uie republican firing lino, an earnest worker for republican success in city, county and state, nnd has will ingly given his time and "dough." Ho is a man of good business ability, sound judgmont, and would creditably fill the commissionorshin chair. Well known In tho district he will poll a large voto for tno nomination and bo a winnor at tho polls in Novembor. Tax Payers who are Prompt. Every tax payor in Vroman precinct has paid his personal tax for tno year 1911. Tho people of this precinct nave always been among the most prompt in the paymont of taxes. Nowell precinct wn8 tho first to clean up tho 1910 tax and Vroman second. The following precincts aro among tho most prompt to pay: Somoraot pro- ,cinct has but two who aro delinquent, GaBlIn two, Antolopo three, Brady nine. Brady is a populous precinct and tho percentage of those who hnvo not paid Is therefore small. Buchanan pre cinct has nine delinquents and Nichols thirty-six, tho lattor being among tho alowest to pay up. Republican Mass Convention. Tho Republican electors of tho city of North Platto ard horoby called to moot in mass convention nt the court houso on Tuesday evening, March 12th, 1912, nt 8 o'clock p. m. for tho purpose of placing in nomination n candidate for tho office of Water Commissioner, mombora board of education, and for the transaction of such further business as may properly como before tho meeting. Also tho sulectlon of a councilman from oach of tho respective wards of the city by tho electors of tho difforont wards. Said ofllcors to bo voted on at tho annual city olection to bo hold April 2nd, 1912. E. II. Evans, Chairman, It. C. Lancifohd, Scc'y, Republican City Coinmitteo Democrats Attention. A masp mooting of the democratic eloctors of the city of North Platto is hereby called to meet nt tho court houso, at 8 o'clock, Tuesday evening, March 12, 1912, for tho purpose of num. Innting candidates for tho following offices: ono water commissioner, four members board of education, also can didates for councilmen in each of tho four wurds, to bo solocted, in sopurato caucus, by elccters of tho respective wards. A representative mooting is earnestly requostod. ti(JSB J. 13. MoDoNAlD. Chairman. Another Snew Storm. This section was visited by anothor snow Btorm sunuay nignt, nearly two Inches falling. This was followed by snow squalls yesterday forenoon. This has been a remarkable and unusual winter so far as snow Is concornod. Tham has bean more or less enow on l.in mnnnf1 nlnra T)nrmhr lOth. It has been a bad winter on bananas but fine for winter wheat. As tho acreage of the latter la much the larger, we will In tho end bo a winnor. -'Charles HemmelwrjghJ; died at the home of his parents in tho second ward Friday, at the age of 21 years. Four months ago he came to tho city for his health but the change was not as bene ficial as was hoped for. Funeral ser vices were held at the residence on Saturday afternoon, conducted by Rov. W. S. Porter. Interment was mado in the North Platte cemetery Local and Personal Walter O'Connor was a Grand Island visitor Sunday. Cash Austin is transacting business in Sidney today. William Adair wont to Kearney on business Saturday morning. Dr. Pritchard spent tho week end in Sutherland on business. Mrs. George Schatz will entertain tho Nevita Club tomorrow afternoon, Miss Sara Kelly went to Lcmoyne on tho branch train Saturday morning. Miss Mary Johnson, of Sutherland, spent the week end in town with friends. William Green and Clydo McMichaol transacted business in Sutherland Sat urday. Miss Maymo McMichael left for Gothenburg whoro she will.open a musi cal studio. Mrs. Georgo Finn returned Friday morning from a three weeks' visit in St. Joe. Mrs. E. A. Garlisch was called to Broken Bow Friday by tho illness of hor father. Attorney W. V. Hongland spent the past three days in Omaha and Lincoln nn htiqinnna. Mrs. J. E. Sebastian went to Chap pell yesterday to spend a few days with her mother. Architect Archer returned tho. last of tho week from n two weeks visit In the east on business. Charles Hendy, Jr.. returned to Don ver Saturday huving been called hero by tho uenth of his mother. Little Thelma Gladys Star will enter tain a number of young friends today in honor of her fourth birthday. Attorney George N. Gibbs loft Sat urday evening for Hayes Center to spend a week on business. Mrs. Grace Adams, of Julesburg, who visited at tho Day resldenco last week, went home Friday. Leonard Redmond returned Sunday evening from Lexington whoro he visit Mr. nnd Mrs. Wm Tanner. W. A Hcnning, of Chappoll. returned homo Saturday after visiting his daugh ter Mrs. J. E. Sebastian. M. C. Harrington returned to Den ver Friday evening, after spending a few days hero on business. Miss Isabell Doran, who hns been teaching in Grotna, came up Friday evening to visit her parents. Mr. nnd Mrs. George Coates went to Grand Island Saturday to attend the banquet und ball of tho U. C. T. Miss Gertrude Herrod, of Columbus, who is visiting Miss Lorotta Murphy, spent Sunday in Ogalalln with friends. Spurgeon Hull, of Alberto, Canada, roturned homo Friday after spending a week with his sisters Misses IriB and Edith Hull. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Peterson arrived Sunday afternoon from Kansas Citv. to visit Mr. nnd Mrs. Louis Peterson for some time. At tho stato meeting of retail jowelors in Omaha laat week, C. S. Clinton, of this city, was elected n member of tho executive committco. F. E. Bullard, who spent the past six weeks in Kansas Ci ty on business con nected with the estate of the lato Max Einstein, returned Friday evening. Chas. McAllister, who for twenty threo years lived near Hershoy and then moved to Now York, has been visiting old time friends in town for a weok past. At the Knight salo of Holstoin Fro sian cattle at Lexington last week, Albert Cooledgo, living north of town, purchased two cows, paying $95 for ono and $112.50 for tho other. Tho Boction gangs on tho Union Pacific are now being increased in number in ordor to begin the usual spring work. Tho gangs at Nichols and llorshey have each been increased by seven Greeks. A party of Union Pacific officials in cluding President Mohlcr, General Man ager Scott, R. S. Lovett, chairman of the board of directors of tho Harrimnn lines and Julius Krutschnitt, director of mnintiinnnco nnd mwwiUnn nt tlt Bamo lines, passed east yesterday. The party had boon in tho west on business. Tho Ash Grovo correspondent of the Wallnco Winnor says: Guess U1030 fel lows that aro running that seed corn special must think that we don't raise corn out hore, thoy aro not coming any farther wo3t than Curtis; there has been moro corn ruised we3t of Custis along tho highlino than oiiRt of it in tho last five yenrs, but thoso fellows down east never did admit that wo were n Pnrt of Nulirnskn. nycnnt fnt tnvntir.ii purposes; thoy don't forget to tax ua. DOUBLY PROVEN North Platte Readers Can No Longer Doubt the Evidence. This North Platto citiz'on testified long ago. Told of quick roliof of lasting bone fit. Tho factB nro now confirmed. Such tostimony Is completotho evidence conclusive. It forms convincing proof of merit. Mrs. A. G. Wossburg, 708 W. Fourth St, North Platto Neb., says: "I hold if anything, n higher regard for Doan's iviunuy riua man wnen i recommended them In August, 1907. Anothor mom hfll" nf mv fnmllv hnn nlnun tinnn troubled by kidney complaint and has roceived a world of relief through the use of Doan's Kidney Pills. I told in a previous statement how I had obtained relief from a dragging pain in my back and trouble with my kidneys. A doctor diagnosed my case as a floating kidney. Many a day I was unable to, stand on account of the pain in my back and kidneys and tho secretions were un natural. An operation was advised, but luckily I learned of Doan's Kidney Pills and procured a supply from Mc Donell & Graves' Drug Store and began their .use. A few days' uso removed the pains and restored tho kidneys to their proper working order." For sale by all dealers. Price 60 cents. Fostor-Milburn Co., Buffalo. New York, solo agents for the United States. Ifmmher tho nnmn-Dnftn'n nnd take no other. Commissioners' Proceedings, Mur. 0, 1912. Board met pursunnt to adjournment. Present Roberts, While and rtfurtty; clerk. The following clams wcre allowed on tho bridge fund to-wit: Wm Johnson, work on Brndy bridge, 25.20 Ed Hostctter' work on Maxwell bridge, 74.50 A W HoatBon, work on Sutherland bridge south, 11.50 Carl Linkwitz, work on Sutherland bridge north, 180.50 Geo Hover, work on Sutherland bridgo south, 12.20 The following claims woro allowed on general fund, to-wit: A J Salisbury, salary ns sheriff for Feb. 125.00 T F Watts, salnry ns deputy shorifF for Feb. 75.00 Cleo R Chnppell, salary as supt. for Feb. 133.33 Geo E French, salary as nttorney for Jan. nnd Feb. and oflico exponse, 143.16 C W Yost, salary as clerk for Feb., 137.50 G W Yost, office expenses for Feb., freight, express and stamps, 19.84 Jos M Wilson, salary as junitor for Feb. 65.50 Sophia Anderson, enro of Emma Anderson for Feb. 30.00 Bessie Salisbury, transferring from indexes to assessor's books, 118.40 The following clpima were allowed on the different road district funds to wit: II L Liiinemeyer, cash to bo used in Pist. 21, 200.00 . W J Thomas, cash to be used in Dist.x 1, 100.00 Cyrus Tower, cash to bo used in Disk 2, 75.00 Claim of R C Duggan, ploughing fire guards, allowed as follows: 16.00 on Dist. 54 and 8.00 on Dist. 42 Whereupon- the board adjourns to March 7, 1912 March 7, 1912 Board mot pursuant to adjournment. Present Roberts, Streitz, Whito nnd county clerk. Tho following clnimB were allowed on general fund to wit: Paul G. Meyer, making city map, (part payment) 109.25 Nancy Bcightol, care of Mrs. Clark, nine weeks, Dec. 29, 1911 to March 1, 1912 45.00 George B. Dent, services as county physician 3rd and 4th qr 1911, 208.55 M Kuhns, mdse for county poor, 55.45 Harry Carothers, mdse for county poor, 5.45 ' j i J B McDonald, mdso for county poor, 5.25 University Publishing Co., supplies for supt. 6.25 J F Fillion, repairs to county jail roof, 136.01 Sundry persons surveying, 40.0Q The following claims were allowed on the different road funds to wit: H B Sanderson, cash to be used in road district 7, 100.00 Jorgen Rossen, cash to be used in road district 20, 125.00 Settlement is herebytnada with W N Rose, overseer for Dist. 10 for the year 1911 nnd find duo him the sum of 22.20, which is hereby allowed on road i(Djsk 10 Tho claim" of S A Casady for medical services ia hereby disallowed for jal.OO The claim of B I Mills for medical services is hereby disallowed for 16.00 for the reason that he was not author ized until five months after serviee was porformed. Tho clnim of F A Rowland for plans nnd specifications for bridge is hereby disallowed for 50.00 for the reason that plana were not approved by state en gineer. The following bonds woro approved: Geo E Hardin, overseer for Dist. 40 J C Crow, overseer for Diat. 11 Wm Pittman. overseer for Dist SI Whereupon tho board adjourns to March 11, to view roads near Suther land. I..A, Miss Cleo Chappell roturned Saturday from tho northeast part of the county whoro she spent a week vialting rural schools. Miss Loreta Murphy spent Saturday in Horahey. Political Announcements. STATE SENATOR. CHARLES A. SIBLEY Farmer nnd Stock Grower State Senatok 1907 8 Is a Candidato This Year. Your Sup port Will Be Appreciated. LEGISLATIVE REPRESENTATIVE, At tho solicitation of friends I hereby announce myself a candidate fQr tho republican nomination for representa tive from Lincoln county, subject to tho approval of the voters at the pri mary election to be held April 19th, 1912. Harry P. Stevens, Maxwell, Neb, county assessor. - I horoby nnnounco myself as a can--didato for tho democratic nomination for county assessor subject to tho action of tno democratic voters at tho primary olection April 19th'. MvJiomo is In Fox Creek precinct, where I have resided for tho past 23 years. I will appreciate any support given mo. ' Peter Jepsqn. I herebv nnnounco mvself ns a candi date for tho republican nomination for county assessor, subject to the decision of tho voters nt tho primary election April 19th. I have lived in Lincoln county 28'years, 24 of which woro'spent on a farm in Plant precinct ! F. J . DlEffER. V I hereby announce myself as a candi date for the republican nomination for County Assessor, subject to the decis ion of tho voters at the primary, elec tion in April. ; Lawrence P. Carpenter. I hereby announce myself aB a candi date for tho republican nomination for county assessor, subject to the decision of the voters at tho primary election April 19th, 1912. I have resided in Fox Creek precinct forBoventoen years. I will appreciate support given meHby the voters. Homer II. Rodgers. I am a candidate for the republican nomination of county assessor subject to tho decision of the voters at the pri mary olection April 19th, 1912. I have lived in western Nebraska for twenty one years, fourteen of which have been spent in Hinman precinct. For tho last four ynars I havo'boen precinct assessor. Any support given me will bo fully appreciated. A. W. AUNETT. 2ubJskS ll I1 ' THE LEADER. Union Realty .and Investment Company. v. Paid up Capital $50, 000. Surplus 50,000.00. P'fe.;- "! -OFf tCEUS AND T. C. PATTERSON, President, B.-BUCHANAN, Sec'y and Treas. ' :U First Mortgages on Real Esfate'Bought, Sold and Negotiated. . . This company is prepared to Joamnoncy of investors on first mort- a gages on real estate, amply secured and drawing eight per cent semi annual interest. Money ao invested will be exempt from taxation. -S"" New Spring Millinery My stock for spring in entirely new and up to date, comprising a careful selection of tho Famous Fisk Pattern Hats and extend a cordial invitation to tho Ladies of North Platte and vicinity to call and inspect tho lino and get prices now on display at the Parlor Millinery. Mrs. Edw. Burke. 300 East Third St. Scientific Facial Massage and Scalp Treatment With Electric Vibrator done nt your own home or at 303 K. Third. 35 cents. MISS BIKKINSUAW Phono C89. DR. W. F. CROOK, DENTIST, ivaiuuuuvo iiutiunuoictu uuivuioiiijr. t Oflico over McDonald Stato Bank r!ni1iiafa Mnttinrnnnrn "l Ynivrnvai 4 irtrtKHi 4f(ninfc.4t!frjnfcijmjjfc tfcigjfeitfptpk GEO. D. DENT, Physician and Surgeon, ? Oflico over McDonald Bank, s . i nntinn mn f 'i PhoneB Residence 115 1MMfHJJHMMfr'fW?HTr$rflt F. J. BROEKER Merchant Tailor. We havtj recently installed a French Dry Cleaner for Men's and Ladies' apparel of all classess, and we guarantee satisfactory work. We are also" tailors and know howto repair clothes. We carry samples of goods and make clothes of all kinds to order, insuring first-class workmanship and perfect fit. Style Individuality. Ladies who. wish to have the inward satisfaction of knowing that Jhey have' the best and still be conscious that no ether lady in town has any smarter or more attractive outfits than they have on, as distinction is the keynote of this season's styles. Our aim is not merely to sell goods but to sell them RIGHT. u We do not feel that our responsibility ends after a purchase is once made. We want you to be satisfied and to be satis fied for.ALL TIME. rt'.' Suits'Coats, Skirts, Waists and Queen Quality Shoes that are artistic, becoming and comfortable, can be had at DIRCCTORS- OR J. S. HEM'S PRIVATE HOSPITAL 218 West Fourth St. For the treatment of MEDICAL and SURGI CAL patients. Also for accommodtions con finement cases. XXJXX VXVto.xx..xxXxxxx. A. J. AMES. MARIE AMES. H I Doctors Ames & Ames, p Physicians and Surgeons, l " i. lj Office over Stone Drug Co. $ Phones I Office 273 H (J rnones eBidenco 273 Ys 1&2552 VXTW '525? W .! AUCTIONEER. E. H. FUNK, of Cheyenne, Wyo., an auctioneer with 40 years experience, has lo cated in North Platte, and would like to make prices and dates for your sales. Have sold stock and general merchandise all over Ne braska. See me at F. E. Barber's Restau rant, corner of 6th and Locust St E. H. FUNK. PBOHATE NOTICE. In tho County Court of Lincoln county. Ne braska. March 7, 1012. In tho manor or the estate of Andrew Johnson, deceased. Notice is hereby given, that tho creditors ot said deceased will moot tho Executor of said estate before the County Judgo of Llncolu county. Nebraska, at tho county court room In said county, on tho 4th day of April, 11)12. and on the h day ot October, 1013, at 0 o'clock a. m. each day, for tho pur pose of presenting thnlrclalms for examina tion, adjustment and allowance. Six months are allowed for creditors to present their claims and one year for tho Executor to settlo said estate, from Uie 6th day of March, 11)12. A copy of this order to bo pub lished in the North Platte Tribune a soml- weekly newspaper of said county for four successive weeks prior to Bam un day or April. lUlt. ml0-4 JOHN GRANT. County Judjre NOTICE OF SETTLEMENT. The State of Nebraska. Lincoln county, is. In the County Court. In the matter of the estate of MarUn Iloot), deceated. To the creditors, heirs, legatees, and others in tereitod In the estate of Martin Hood, Take notice, that Rupert Schwalger, adminis trator, haa filed in the county court a report of his doiiun as adminlitrator of said estate, and It Is ordered that the same stand for hearing the 23d day ot March, A. D., 1912, before the court at the hour of 8 o'clock, a. m., at which time any person interested may appear and except to and contest the same And notleo of this proceeding Is ordered given in Uie North Platte Tribune, a semi-weekly paper, for three successive weeks prlyr to said dato of hearing. Witnees my hand and Uie seal of tho county court at North Platte, Nebraska, this 2d day of March. A. D., 1912, John Grant, County Judge. "S I f If j I ' I ill i i ai96Dea0ao9eaaaaa 2 DR. J. S. TWINEM. I Homeopathic Physician and Surgeon a) Special attontlon given to confine- S s monts and children's diseases, 2 m Onico Phono 183 Res. Phono:2S3 Offlco McDonald Stato Hank nid'g se&eaeaesaeeeeweo&Qoeaeese Office phone 241. Res, phone 217 L. C DROST, Osteopathic Physician. North Platte, ' - - Nebraska. McDonald Bank Building. AN EVENING AT HOME. With one of Schmalzried's Cigars to smoke makes life worth the living. Our cigars have stood tho test of time: there are men .in North Platte who are smoking the same brand they did twenty years ago, and they find them the same good cigar. Our cigars are mado in North Platte for North Platte buyers; made of good tobacco and well made. J. F. SCHMALZRIED Serial No. 03267. NOTICE FOB PUBLICATION DEPAUTMICNT OV TIIB INTKIUOIl. United States Land Ofllce. At North Platto. Nebraska. Fob. 3. 1912, Notleo Is horoby given that Elmer Cooper of North Platte Neb., who on March 30th. W07, mado homestead entry No. 22835. Serial No. 03287 for the east half of th northorst quarftor and tho east half of oouthoast auartor of Section so. Town 15, N.. Rango 29 W.. of the Cth Principal Meridian, has filed notleo of In tention to make final flvo year proof, to establish claim to tho land above described, boforo tho register and rccolver at North Platto, Nobraska, on tho 6th day of April. 1912. Claimant names ns witnesses; Car W. McClrow.lt red Maiono, Julia Malono and Mary IlrotOrnltz, all nf North Platto. Nob. f-U John E. Evans Hogister. Notice tor Publication. Serial No. 02503 Departmentof tho Interior. U. S. Land Ollico at North Platto. Neb. xr .. . Keu th. 1931. Notice la horoby given that Fraulc Hood, of North Platto, Nob., who on MaT. 20, 1005. mado Homestead Entry No. 21138. Serial No. 0250, for north half and nout Invest quartor Section 22, Township, 18. North, range 30, Wost of tho slxtn principal meridian has filed nptlco of Intention to raako final jlvoyoar proof, to establish claim to tho land abovB described, before the Register and Recoiver at North Platte Nebraska, ontho 10th day of April. 1912. Claimant names as witnesses: Chris John son, Ruport Schwalgor, Richard Ross and Charles R. Ilrcternltz. all of North Plate, Nob. fSO-" J. K. Rvans. Register. XT , SHERIFF'S SALE. Notice Is hereby trivet that by virtue of an ex ccution Issued by tho District Court of Lincoln county, Nebraska, in favor of Glnn. White & bchatz, a corporation, and against Eugene Van Natta, In the nam of E. Van Natta, and to me directed. I will at oi: o'clock, p. ra., on the SOth day of March, 1912, at the east front door of the court house of said county, in the city of North I'iMtt fJahHikn n(T ah ..t. ,.mil -i . the followimr described real ettate, situated In 4iuvuiu cuuiiiy, neuruKS, itwiK -- vtw.s x,s,t asKvo, vJI I JB1JI, OOI. pi ..o' -'"' v m'hwi w urui i laite, levw upon as the property of the eaJd Eueene Vi ..-U, miuio nu oActuuun, saia sale to ren Dated at North Piatt. NeR . PV. M 1014 S A. J. SAUSBURr. Sherif! RTTPDIUD'a OATC Ttv vlrlnn AT An amIm a ..I. f....-l . distort nnllrt ft TJnAnln mnnh. XTl..I.. .. 1111 nr Tnr,MiM.i,rA a...aka.. . ... 2 'v--'wnwwfWII,, .IDUIHDU. bpUIH - vv.y..w .V..UC.CU tit MIU COU1 Company, a corporation, is plaintiff, an!? Victor A. Palm et, al.. are defendants, and to me directed. I will on the 23rd day-of, T V" . "" wh u cmjck, ip, m., at uie east front door ot .the court house In North Platte,'. to the highest bidder for cash, to satisfy said -decree, interest) and costs, tho following described property, to-wit: The cast half (EK) section, nine (9) township (16) north, range thlrty-one bra.k: "" "q Dated North Platte, Neb., Feb. nth. 1912. A. J. SAUSBUBY, Sheflff. t) o