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Prescription. DfUggists
Vlrkt boor North ot
First National Hank
Mrs. Geortre B. Dent went to Grand
Island yesterday morning.
Mr. Sivors, of Garfield, Is visiting
Jacob Miller and son this week.
Carl Westenfieid went to Gothe.nburg
at ro6n yesterday on business.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Waltemath and
Mrs. Gus Huffman wero visitors in
Oothcnburg Sunday.
Mr. Harper, superintendent of con
struction for the Union Pacific, was in
town on business ycstorday.
F. T. Redmond is planning'to attend
tho national convention of Elks that
will be held at Portland, 'Ore., next
month.
Miss Alice Langford will entertain
tho young ladies who will bo guests at
tho Becler-Simons. wedding Thursday
afternoon.
Tho lot north of the Catholic church
property has been leveled off and will
be used by tho Knights of Columbus as
a tennis court.
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Schatz and Mr.
and Mrs. Charles Herrod spent Sunday
in Gothenburg making tho trip in tho
latter'B car.
Keith Neville will probably attend
the democratic national convention nt
Baltimore. Ho and Mrs. Novillo expect
to mako n trip east about convention
time.
Paul, son of Mr. and Mrs. G. W.
Roborts, of Maxwell, has been attend
Ing tho University of Nebraska, has
been detailed to forestry service In tho
reserves of Arizona, by tho federal
government.
Pioneer Panes Away.
Henry J. Hansen, one of the most
widely known stockmen of this section,
and for thirty-five years a resident of
Lincoln county died at his home north
west of town Sunday afternoon at 4:30.
Death was due to paralysis, the first
stroke occurring In January, 1911, the.
second last February, and the third a
week ago Sunday. The funeral will bo
held from the Lutheran church at 2:30
this afternoon.
The deceased was born in Denmark
in 18-18 ond came to this country in
1807. He first located in Wisconsin and
later took a homestead near Grand
Island. He came to North Platto in
1877 and for a time worked asa section
hand under Cain Brunt and later was
employed by William Hubartt. In the
latter part of the 70s he pre-empted
land which nows form3 part of the
Hansen ranch, and gradually added
thereto until now there are over 2,000
acres, and by paying strict attention to
cattle raising amassed a fortune in
excess of $100,000. -
In 1886 he was mnrried to Anno
Jensen in this city, and to this union
one son Henry was born. The wife
son and brother Wlllard are the Im
mediate relatives bereft.
Mr, Hansen was a man of integrity,
honest end upright, in every way, a
moat dfiBjrablo citizen, and In his death I
Ljncojn coupty loses ono of those who
contltute "tho enltof the oarth."
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The Best Propositions for Residence
Lots arc in the Trustee's and
Riverdale Addition.
These two additions have a better
class of residences then any other simi
lar number of improved blocks, situated
together, in the entiro city. Only five
of the thirty-five residenceo are oc
cupied by tenants; all others occupied
by owners.
These lots are nearer to the business
part of the city than any other vacant
low on the market. The owners will
never have to cross a railroad to get to
these lots.
It Is the mo3t sanitary and modern
part of the city, because it is the high
est and dryest and has all modern con
veniences. The sewer is much deeper
In the ground than In any other part of
the city.
All lots are improved with five foot
cemeut sidewalks and crossings, sewer
and graded streets, all paid for.
Free delivery of city mail to these
additions.
Ninety-three lots located on 2d, 3d,
4 th, 5th and 6th streets to choose from.
Sixty-six foot lots to those who prefer
that size.
Abstract showing perfect title furn
ished all buyers.
See map and price on first page of
this paper.
Clyde Trotter, of Brady, is spending
this week hero on business.
MF. BlByil) of Sidney, hte fteeoptod a
position itrW. T. Berry's office.
Mrs. George Manery, of Kearney, Is
a guest at the Bundy residence this
week.
Architect Bert Reynolds returned
vestcrdav morning from a business
visit in Maxwelh
Eli Hansen ha9 accepted a position
as stenographer in District Foreman
Berry's office.
Dr. W. F. Crook left Sunday after
noon for Omaha to attend the state
dental society.
Miss Isabelle Stafford, of Paxton,
who visited Miss Lorctta Murphy last
week went home yesterday.
, , Dr. John Simms, of Hastings, will
arrive hero tomorrow and on Saturday
bo married to Miss Fenna Beelor.
E. W.. Smith, of Fremont, is spend
ing a' few days in town'iri tho interests
of nursery work and visiting with his
former school friend E. R. Plummer.
Edward Dickey and James Martin
left yesterday morning for Omaha to
transact businoss for several days con
cerning tho new laundry which they
will open shortly.
Dr. J. Rhodes Longloy, of Fon du-
Lac, Wis., has been in town for a fow
days, having been called here by tho
illness of his father. Dr. Longley has
been located in Fon du Lac for several
years and enjoys a very lucrativo prac
tice. For Sale-Old Unitarian Building to
be moved from lot. The hall is 40x50
feet with four extra living rooms on
roar. All sheoted under weathor
boarding. Building in good shape ex
cept Bhlngles. Will probably turn out
fivo or six hundred dollars worth of
lumber, salvage, if torn down. Bids re
ceived up to noon May 31, 1912. 1009
W. Fourth St. R. B. Favoright,
Phono 474.
Mrs. Sodacott Dies.
Mrs. Carlina Sodacott died Saturday
morning after a lingering illness. The
remains were taken to Lebanon, III.
for interment accompanied by several
of tho relatives.
Mrs. Catlinft Sodacott was born in
Germany, Feb. 12, 1839, and camo to
America In 1841. She leaves to mourn
hor death, husband Chrjstoin Sodacott
and eight children. She was married
to John Dressier in 1859. Tq thin
union wero born six children, Lena,
Oscar, Sophia and Edward till of whom
are living. Mr. Dressier died about
J8Q9, Sho 'rfnj married to Christain
SoddCutk Iri 1875; two 'chiWren were
b6rn lo this union, Cnflr'ie and Emma
both bf whom are living
we nave an unusually attractive display ot mens
clothing and furnishings that ought to arouse the
genuine enthusiasm of every man who appreciates a
good appearance. You will find in every garment a
line style quality, an unusual fabric quality and an ex
ceptional service quality that make a purchase more of
I an investment than an expense.
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WeiHgancl,
THE QUALITY PLACE.
Miss Edith Patterson was hostess to
forty young men and ladies Saturday
evening; in favor of Miss Bare and Mr.
Munger, at which tho entertaining
feature was 500. Tho color scheme
was pink, which was carried out in cut
flowers, shaded candles and chandeliers.
Following the serving of enjoyable re
freshments, each guest was requested
to write words of advice to the ( to-be
bride and groom on the reverse qide, of
the place cards, and these later were
given to them. The function was a
most pleasant one.
Among the out-of-town people who
are hero to attend the Munger-Bare
wedding nre Judge and Mis. Munger,
of Omaha, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Fowler
and son James, Mr. and Mrs. Will
Fowler and Mis3 Ruth Fowler, of Fre
mont, Mr.fand Mrs. E. A. Jackson, of
Dallas, S. D., Mr. and Mrs. P. II.
Boll, of Silver Creek, and Major and
Mrs. Bare, of Huntingdon, Pa.
A very delightful function was held
Saturday afternoon when Miss Nell
Bratt entertained forty young ladies at
500, with Miss Beeler and Miss Bare aB
the honor guests. Tho rooms wero pro
fusely decorated with cut flowers, pink
and white boing the color Bchemo. The
plnco cards wero hand painted with de
signs appropriate to wedding nuptials.
A two course lunch was sorved.
A farmer living south of Hershey,
who was in town Saturday, remarked
to a merchant that he could now tako a
breathing spell as he had just finished
planting 200 acres of corn. In addition
to this corn he has 100 acres in winter
wheat and about the same acreage of
oata, both of which wero showing up
especially fine.
Tho amount of money disbursed at
this terminal by tho Union Pacific last
Thursdoy, the regular monthly pay day,
was tho heaviest in a number of
months, in fact one bank reports that
it paid out more money than on any pay
day for three years. Part of tho sum
represented tho wages of extra gangs
on track construction.
After making a tour of the town in
an automobile, a man stopped us on the
streets Sunday and said ho had counted
twenty-two houses in the various stages
of construction. This ho considered a
yery good showing for North Platto so
early In tho soason.
Mr. and Mrs. John S. Bare, of Hun
tingdon, Pa., arrived Sunday morning
to visit tho Bare family for a week and
attend the wedding of their niece.
Their coming wns entirely unexpected
and wus therefore a very happy sur-
prUo to tho editor and his family.
Tho first passengor train from Kear
noylto Staploton went thru Saturday
evoning to begin train service Sunday.
II. M. Gotty went up tooverseeraffairs
at tho now terminal.
Both Wallace and Brady have begun
the preliminary arrangements for a
Fourth of July celebration. Other
county towns will probably celebrate.
Walter Brown, of Denvor, nd Forest
Atkly, of this city, were grunted
liwniw to wed by Judge Grant Satur
day. Mm. Millard IivLr rujri.. J th Iwt
of the wtek from Fremont, aftor at
tending thi-O V. S (-ineitiiii
The Y. M. C. A. conference closed
Sunday with two strong meetings at
the Presbyterian church for the
speakers Mr. Bailey and Mr. McDill
were as well posted on association
work as any of the men in this great
werk. In the afternoon Geo. D. Mc
Dill of Chicago, addressed the meetimr
cm wiu recent developments in the
wold wide association work, dealing
primarly with tho work that is being
done for the betterment of men in the
big mWwffj lumber and construction
camps of j!" country. He also spoke
of the city work, ond work among
railroad men ft 3 well as that ?f tne Y
M. C. A. buudfogs in fof I.-.4".
The theme of the evening addressed
was christian service. Mr. McDill spoke
of the relation of tho community to its
association, while Mr. Bailey gave an
illustration of what a well equipped
building, such as ho hoped to see in
i?J3. would do for tho men nnd J1V. r
North P aUo In qv. ,. ,-JV.? :-
ACtiviHan " rV line of their
" w Manv SUPffGMtions nnd hnlns
have been brought to this city by these
speciollsts in their work in the local
association, as a res'ult of the help
obtained by this conference, i3 looking
forward to a greater and more effic
ient work for North Platte men and
boys.
Traffic officials of the railroads cover,
ing Kansas, Nebraska and Oklahoma
are preparing for the greatest grain
movement this fall that they ever had
to deal with. Estimates made by freight
officials are that the wheat move
ment alone in the three states will
approximate 300,000 cars, enough to
make a solid train of grain 2,000 miles
long.
Mrs. Wm. Hupfer and Mrs. Wm.
Green entertained a large number of
friends at the home of the former
Thursday evening. Cards, music and
dancing made up n pleasant evening. A
two course lunch was served.
Mr. and Mrs. Victor VonGoetz, Jr.,
expect to leaye shortly for Oregon
where they will locate if conditions are
satisfactory.
Miss Edith Armour, of Gandy, who
attended the local schools this year, re-
tnrnea nome Saturday morning.
Miss Emma Sales, of Ogalalla, is
visiting her sister, Mrs. Harry Lantz,
having arrived Saturday.
Mrs. Charles Perkins returned Satur
day morning from Omaha, where she
spent a week with friends.
Miss Dentler, of Brule, who visited
Mrs. A. J. Fraizer last week left Fri
day afternoon.
Misses Effie and Lillie Burrows, of
Farnam, who visited in town last week,
have returned home.
Miss Meta VanCleave, who attended
tho local schools, left for her home in
Callaway Saturday.
Teachers examinations were held ot
the county superintendent's office the
last of tho week.
Alonzo McMicheal returned Saturday
afternoon from the G. A. It. convention
at Beatrice.
Max VonGoetz returned Saturday
afternoon from a short business visit in
Hastings.
Alex Brooks went to Lexington Sat
turday to transact business for several
days.
Mr. and Mrs. Wells, of Gandv. visited
friends in town the last of the week.
John Hanlon, Jr., returned Saturday
from tho eastern part of tho state.
Listen! youneed
f&sty famishing goods
to complete your dress
idyourciotties Happiness
Kms-mm
You will "shine" if we supply you with fur
nishing goods. We are sole agents for many
"exclusive" lines. You will have that well-dressed
feeling in our furnishings.
Underwear must fit if it is "fit" to wear. We
keep a big stock and can fit you.
Buy a pair of gloves; they ivill come in handy.
Buy our tasty hose and you will he proud to
roll your trousers up.
Jt us furnish your furnishings from collars ta
socks.
Put your head into one of our hats'.
CLABAUGH,
Everything for Men.
McDonald Batik Building. North Platte
F2IHrH
Yes you buy something more than
a marvelous automobile when you buy
the Fordi No matter where you are
nea'rby you'll find a Ford service
station. There's something better than
a guarantee back of the Ford and
we'll sell .seventy-five thousand of them
this year.
All Fords are Model T's all alike except the
bodies. The two passenger runabout costs $590
the five passenger touring enr $690 the delivery
car $700 the town car $900 f. o. b. Detroit, com
pletely equipped. Get latest catalogue from Ford
Motor Company, Michigan and Fourteenth street
or direct from Detroit factory.
Hendy-Ogier Garage,
North Platte Nebraska.
Dr. Philip Miller spent Sunday with
friends in Chappell.
Noblo Anderson, of Gothenburg,
spent Sunday at the Elliott home.
B. O, Deane, of Denver, is spending
this week in the city. He intends to
open a tea and coffee house as soon as
he can lease a suitable building.
Hosiery
MARK
A Man is Knownbythe Company He Keeps;
A Merchantjby his Merchandise.
Reliable dealers everywhere are
proud to be identified with these
well-known
ing all that
quirements
and style.
TH
brands as represent-
is best in Hosiery re-
- comfort, durability
What stronger endorsements as
to the merits of any product
could the most critical demand?
Lord & Thomas, Wholelsale
Distributors, New York.
Kneoling Horses.
In ancient times, before tho Invention
of sUrrups and luxurious saddles,
horses wero taught to kneel to permit
their rldora to mount A beautiful
Greek vaeo in ono of tho museums In
St Petersburg shows a war horse of
many centuries ago kneeling low be
fore an amazoa. Tho riders in those
days mounted from tho "oW sido in
contradiction to tho modern usage.
Plutarch tells how in tho first century
of this era certain effeminate Roman
riders found even tho horso block of too
littlo assistance and had their horses
trained to kneel to them.
8pllt Soup,
"John,' his wifo complained, "I wish
you would bo more carofuL It seems
to mo you never go to a banquet with
out spilling soup on your shirt or your
vest"
"I know it Mary. 1 gness I'll have
to lot my whiskers grow." Chicago
Rocord-IIorald.
E LEADER,
Exclusive Agent lor North Platte.
Could Work It.
Storo proprietor (hiring a new clork)
"Yon know how to work n cash reg
ister?" 'Tes, sir. I was ono of tho first to
get on to it I can work anything from
a taximeter to a gum slot, but they
ftvatch you closer nowadays." Satire;
It Meant a Present For Her.
( GlbM You say you wero wrong in
quarreling with your wifo. Then why
don't you go home and admit It?
Dibbs-Tho price of admission is too
high. Boston Transcript.
Too Big mui Teo Small,
offared mo hi bond and
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