VI '.TJW ' ASCVO E'PT tf0U4lll ' r ii 'J '( IT SOLVES THE PROBLEM HOW shall a woman wear n watch? This has heen a vexed question. Some have carried their watches in hand bags, some have used chatelaine pine, others have employed neck chains. No one or these methods answers all the purposes of convenience and adornment. The Wrist Watch Solves the problem of how a womnn should woar a wntch. It's decorative, convenient, practical and stylish. Buy your wife one for Christmas. Solid gold Elgin like illustration $55 and Up. Samo In silver $30.00. In gold filled (slightly larger In size) as low as $14.00. Mfi CLINTON, Jeweler and Optician. Will Close Thanksgiving. Believing that we all have reason to feel thankful for the general prosperity of the past year, and that Thanks giving Day should be observed appro priately and in a fitting manner, our store will be closed all day Thursday. WKINOAND, The Clothier. Eggers Discharged. Tom Eggcrs, arrested on the charge of criminnlly assaulting seventeen-year old Sylvia Smnll, was discharged in the county court Saturday, the cvidenco not being deemed sufficient to hold Eggeis on the charge The testimony of the complaining witness was not definite; about the only recognition she had of Eggers was his voice and his physical build; there was no opportunity at the time to observe his features. rff(tftMHMiH PHONE 4 UH 8 For Your Drugs. Orders De livered promptly. REXALL and NYAL DRUG STORES iMJMfHMlM Local and Personal in James Flvnn Jr.. visited friends Kearney the last of tho week. Victor Anderson snont tho lattor part of last week in Kearney. Mrs. Albert Howe, of Wallace, Is visiting with friends in this city. Mrs. Emma Pulver has returned from a short visit in Grand Island. Louis Dorr left Friday for Glonburnlo where ho has accepted employment. Fine lino of musical instruments just received. Rincker Book & Dnuo Co. . John Bock, of Council Bluffs, spent Saturday and Sunday at the Hughes home. Miss Esther Jaircer. of Gothenburg, camo un Saturday to visit friends for a" few days. Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Smith have re turned from Sterling where they visited last week. Superintendent Wilson Tout attended tho toachors' association at Sutherland Saturday. Adam Christ left Saturday afternoon for Kansas City via Denver to remain indcfinitoly. Warned Girl for general housework. C02 West 4th. Phone 2G-1. tf Miss Wilda Ballard loft Saturday morning for Lewollen to spend a week with her undo Joseph Weeks returned to Grand Jsland Friday after spending a few days in tQwn. , . " , ...Mesdamos James Roddy and Charles Martini returned Saturday from a short visit in Herahoy. Toilet sots, manicure sets and desk sets. Rincker Book & Drug Co. . Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Statton and child ren, of Wallace, spent tho week ond with town friends. Mrs. Sebastian Schwalgerleft Friday evening for Denver to visit frionds for a week or longer. Walter Carr and Earl Gregory, of Hershey, spont Saturday and Sunday in town with friends. X B. L. Robinson who has been confined to the house for several weeks, is re ported to bo improving. Miss Gladys VVolsli left Saturday afternoon to visit a few days in tho eastern part of the state. Th,o D. K. class of tho Baptist church lield a successful exchange at tho Schatz furnituro store Saturday. Mrs'. J. M, Wood, of Wallace, spent tho latte part of last week with her Aunt Mrs. J. J. Halllgan. i Attorney James G. Mothersaid re turned Saturday aftornoon from a busi ness visit In Gothenburg. i .John Abo rim thy roturncd Saturday from Julesburc whore ho had been em ployed for two monthB. "Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Stevens are re joicing over the arcival of a baby boy at.tlielr home Friday oyenlng. Toyland js qomploto at tho Rincker Book & Drug Co.- Miss Ila Martin, of Wallace, is visit ing1 Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Martin this week, having arrived Saturday. Mrj;Mj,E.-WattB and Mrs. Sarah Bangs left Friday evening for Cali fornia to spend several months, Mianes Pansy and Mnudo Hill ro turncd Friday evening from Hastings, where they spent tho past month. Mrs. Andrew Scllarmann and children loft Saturday morning for Grand Island to visit Mr. and Mrs. Googo Knnoff. Mrs. Emma Alkiro, of Horshoy, ae companicd by hor daughter Edith camo down FriUay to visit the Kosbau family. During moulting season you can mako your hens Ijiy by feeding Leo's Egg Makqr,, 'for sale by the Nyal und Roxali drugstores. ' 81-5 Mrs. Alonzo Loo, of Paxton, who visited frionds in this city last week left Saturday for Lexington to visit rel atives. Lost A gold broach with diamond set. Return to the Lender und receive reward. Mrs. Edwlna Schatz roturnod Satur day evening from Salt Lako and Ogdon. where Bho visited relntives for thrto weeks. Mr3. Charles Roynolds entertained tho Saturday afternoon bridge club Saturday. Usual refreshments were served, Mrs. Gus Chamberlain and son Valda mar, of Denver, are expected today to spend Thanksgiving with tho Sullivan family. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Cottrell went -to Fullerton the latter part of last week to spend Thanksgiving with the latter's parents. F. L. Messing, formerly of this city, camo up from Grand Island Friday to visit friends and attend the dance at the Lloyd. Mrs. M. E. Crosby and baby re turned Saturday afternoon from Suth erland whore they vidited relatives last weok. Russell Scofield, Galb Kearney, Clarence Webb apd Joseph Campbell, of Wallace, spent last week in this city UH uusiuuna. Mrs. Alex Fcnwick left Sunday evening for Cheyonne to spond a week with her daughter Mrs. Hillard Ridgely. Miss Cecilia Monahan roturned Sat urday evening from a short visit in Omaha and loft yesterday morning foi Scotts Bluffs. During moulting season you can make your hens lay by feeding Leo'a EggS Maker, for sale by tho Nyal and Rexnll drug stores. Mrs. James McMichaol and Mrs. Wm. Buldock who havo been visiting In Omaha and Council Bluffs will return this evening. Miss Gortrude tinker, of the Gothen burg schools, is expected tomorrow to visit her parents during the Thanks giving holidays. Mrs. Harry Mitchell and baby who havo been visiting relatives in Omaha for two weeks will return home to morrow evening. Mrs. Dora Huntmgton, of Lead, S. D., nrrived hero Saturday evening to visit with Mr. and Mrs. Dell Hunting ton for two weeks. .Buys Cody Residence. Mrs. W. F. Cody sold her residence on west Fourth street Saturday to Her shey S. Welch for a consideration of eight thousand dollars, tho sale includ ing the half block of land. The houso is among tho best in town, and the trees and lawn make it one of the most nttractiveof the many fine homes in town. Considering that the house as it now stands cost fully $10,000, tho price at which it sold is certainly moderate. Mr. Welch will occupy it as a home. Notice. vThis week only I will give three ad- iustments for one dollar. G. E. Dillion 3. C. Room 3 over Star Clo. Co. Phone Red 570. I Last Week of Sale. Federated Crafts' Ball. Tho federated crafts of the striking employes of the local Union Pacific shops, will give there first annual ball at tho Lloyd opera houso tomorrow night. For this social event the com mittee in charge has been active in pre- Karatlons for several weeks past, and ave provided everthlpg necessary to insure a pleasant evening for every at tendant .Stamp's orchestra, will fur nish tho music tor tho evening, which will Include several concert numbers prior to dancing, thus providing a pleasing feature for the spectators. The advance sale of tickets has been largo, evidence that the efforts of the committee to secure funds for the bene fit of the striking employes is meeting with response among our citizens. Will have on hand and will take orders for brass craft articles from now until ChriBtrrins. Any one interested In same call at the house. Mrs. I. W. Van Doran, 901 West 2nd St. tf Misses Cleo Chnnpoll, Jcnnio Lincoln, Bessie Smith and Mrs. Nellie Brownell attended tho teachers' convention in Sutherland Saturday. Mr. Conway, of Nelelgh, was called horo lasty week by the illness of his daughter Miss Comfort Conway who is ill with typhoid fever. Tho remains of Hazel, tho infnnt daughter of Mr. nnd Mrs. G. W. Anderson, who died last wook, wore taken to Coznd Saturday for burial. Como oarly and make your selection of Gibson water colored Xmas cards. letters and calendars nt tho Rincker Hook & Drug Co. W. XV. Burr, of tho state exporj montal sub-station . went to Somorsot yesterday to attend the farmers' insti tute, lie was accompanied by two of the instituto speakeis who nro sent out by tho stato agricultural school. Miss Gertrude Kobhausen returned Sunday morning from Kearney after visiting her aunt Mrs. Wornert for ten days. A Bulck of tho 1912 mdel did not prove quite satisfactory to Tom Hoaley, and last wook he invested in one of tho now Hudsons, trading In the Bulck ho purchased last spring. Charles Hendy, of Denver, who had been visiting frionds and transacting business in Detroit for a couplo of weeks is spending the day with rela tives while onroute home. J. C. Kauffman of the Kauffman & Wornert Company spent the latter part of tho week here on business con nected with hU,10ct 'store In this city. He roturncd to Grand "'Island Sunday. Jjhn Dennis, section foreman hero, left Tuesday for Greece to spond two or three rnonths. Ho has worked eight years for tljo U, P. and took $3,000 nwaywlth him,, Ho is woll sat isfied with this country and will return in tho spring. Gothenburg Times. North Platte HFgV School Foot Ball team were again victoripjus in tho foot bnll game at Kearney Friday afternoon. Their oppononts were tho Kearney Military Academy and although the N. P. boys did not open 'up, to their usual form in the first quarter tho quar ter back aiid captain inspired the men in tho second period and as a result Russell made two touch downs, Norris kicking goal ouc.li time, In the third quarter tho boys livened up nnd made threo touch downs. Bird taking tho placo of Ryan mndo good gains, as did Lincoln and Wesburg who made consis tent gains through the center of tho lino. Touch downs weromado as follows: RubsoII 3, Lincoln 1, Bird 1. Russoll played tho best game opening up. with most of the good plays of the team nt tho right tuno and making good gains when carrying tho ball. Lambert, Ioster and Ottenatoln played as substi tutes. The scoro at the end of the second half stood 31 to 3 in favor of North Platte. Coach Neville and E. II. Flowers accompanied tho team. Engineers Win Award. An award that is considered a partial victory for tho 30,000 locomotive engin eers in their controversy begun Inst January with tho fifty-two railways oporating in the territory east of Chi cago anu norm of Norfolk and Cincin nati, was announced at Washington yesterday by the Board of Arbitration which investigated the questions at issue. It grants certain increased com pensation and improved and uniform rules of service rcmicsted bv the engi neers, but holds that a general increase of wages on all roads is not warranted upon the basis of the evidence pre sented. ' The board found that on some roads and for certain classes of service, the compensation wna too small and, there fore introduced into the award the prin ciple of a minimum wpge for the entire district. The award, which dates back to May 1 last, and will stand for one year, settles the most important Ameri can labor dispute submitted since the nnthracite coal strike in 1902. ?W The twenty per cent discount, sale '.which has been in progress at The Leader since October 15th, will close Saturday evening, November 30th. Thousands of customers have taken advantage of this great discount on seasonable merchandise, and in every instance they have been satisfied with ' their purchases. It has been a great merchandising event for North Platte, and has ' proven one of the most satis f actor sales ever inaugurated byThe Leader, Those who have not patronized this sale, should take advantage of this last week; this opportunity to s purchase seasonable and reliable merchandise at an absolute discount of twenty per cent. Don't overlook our Thanksgiving sale of Linens. . First Class Cleaning and Pressing. For first class cleaning and pressing seo the Lennox Tailors and Cleaners. Just established. Corner Sixth and Lo cust, upstairs 1-2. Goods called for and delivered. All work guaranteed. Phone 09. Mills & Levin, Props. The Leader. JULIUS PIZER. Prop. c- cr r- c" c- :- r- .- r- : r- Tmr er-js r- 'tWii5ii! Tho session of the 600 club Friday evening at tho Strcitz home, with Mrs. Streitz and Mrs. McDonald as hostesses, was the most largely attended of tho season, twelve tables being occupied by the players of tho gamo. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Her shey and daughter Helen, now enroute to California, and Mr. and Mrs. James Ware nnd daughter Margaret, of Blair, were out of town guests, andin addition to theso there were several couples of young folks as guests. Tho evening was pleasantly spent and at the conclusion of tho games a two-course lunch was served. Had you oVor considered that the silver your grandmother owned is ono of tho few heir looms that remain in your own fnmily. Don't you think the purchaso of somo real good silver would be wise, itwould be handed down to your children and be a trensuredheir loom to them as well as a great joy to your family. Wo have the now colon ial designs. Dixon, The Jeweler. Gus, Harry and Sam Karavas and George Hartlamus and VlaBsir Rara mon, five Greek section men, Gus was tho foreman, left Tuesday night for Greece, on a call from their country to fight tho Turks. The threo, brothers take $3000.00 of good U. S. money with them and say that they are com ing back as soon as the war is over. Brady Vindicator. Tho Ladies Auxiliary of the B. of L. E. held a reception nnd card party at tho K. P. hall Friday evening. Pro gressive high fivo was played, Mrs. George Troxler and XV. L. Lawhead winning tho greatest number of games. Consolation tokens Woro presented to A'ex Fenwick nnd Mrs. John Dick. An enjoyable lunch was served at midnight in the dining room. Mrs. Ernest Pollack, of Ln Grande. Ore., who spent tho past four months with her brothers, Messrs Joseph nnd Sebastian Schwaiger, left for home Saturday. Mrs. Mary Anderson, of Glenwood, la., who had beon the guest of hort sister Mrs. Nels Rasmassen for two months, roturned homo yesterday morning. Charles McNanmra returned Sunday evening from tho eastern part of tho state whore ho spent fivo weoks on engineering work. Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 28th, 112. "A Day of Feast and Good Cheer." We have had been untiring in our effort, and have secured for your table the finest line of FRUIT and VEGETABLES the world's market affords. Don't fail to call and Inspect our line of GOOD THINGS TO EAT. consideration. Wo submit a few Items for your Oysters Celery Plain Olives Chow Chow Jams, Jellies and Preserves Small Lima Corn on Cob Succotash Maine Corn Sweet Potatoes Red Raspberries Logan Berries Peeled Apricots Salad Dressing Shrimp Plum Pudding Filled Dates Golden llallawec Dates Imported Currants English Walnuts Pimento Stuffed Olives Sweet, Sour and Dill Pickles Green and White Asparagus Tips Beans Early June Peas Golden Wax Beans Spinach v Small Red Beets White Cherries Lhnon Cling Peaches . Green Gage Plums " Pimentoes Crab Meat 5 Golden Pumpkin Imported Smyrna Figs ' Glace Cherries and Pineapple Pecans Almonds Filberts 'Seeded Raisins Notice for Publication. To Hans Peterson non-resident defendant; .you are hereby noti fied that onthe 10th day of May. 1912, Sophia Peterson filed a petition against you in tho District Court of Lincoln County, Nebraska, tho object and prayer of which are to obtain a divorce from you on the ground that you have wilfully abandoned tho plaintiff without good cause for the term of two years last past. You are required to answer said petition on or before Monday 21st day of Jan., 1913. Sophia Peterson, Plaintiff, By Muldoon & Gibbs, her Attys. Small Stringless Beans Fancy Tomatoes Bartlet Pears Olive Oil Lobsters Mince Meat We are Coffee and Tea of tho finest Quality. The Taste Tells. pleased to recommend the CLUB HOUSE line and "OCCIDENT" Flour. H. L. GREESON, The Quality Grocery Phone 32 k& Farm For Sale. The northeast quarter (nej) section twenty-four (24) township thirteen (18) range thirty (30) about Boven miles xwthenst of North Plntto on south side of Plntte river, all smooth land near nills, good buildings, fifteen acres in nlfalfa, one of best farms in Platte valley. Prico $10,000.00. Terms, half insh, balance on easy timo at 7 per cent interest. Address Joseph Hershey North Platto, Neb. RITNER CAFE Short Orders at Popular Prices. 25c Luncheon from 12 M., to 1:3U, p. m. MR.S F. T. GARVIN, Prop. H Notice for Publication. Patrick J. Conwav and Mrs. Patrick J. Conway, his wife, and nil parties claiming any right or interest in and to lots seven (7) and eight (8) in block twelve (12) of Miller's Addition to the I city of North Platte will take notice that on the 0th day of November, 1912, the plaintiff, Charles P. Ross, filed his petition in the district court of Lincoln county, Nebraska, against said defen dants, and each of them, the object and prayer of which petition is to have the title to lots seven (7) and eight (8) in block twelve (12) of Miller's Addi tion to the city of North Platte quieted and confirmed in him on the grounds and for thp reason that said plaintiff has been in the open, notorious, exclu sive and adverse possession of said lots claiming to bo the owner therof for more than ten years prior to the 6th day of November, 1912, and that by reason of said adverse possession said plaintiff is now tho owner in fee simple of each and every part and portion of said lots seven (7) and eight (8) in block twelve (12) of Miller's Addition to the city of North Platte. -" You and each of you are required'' to answer said petition on or before Mon day tho Gth day of January, 1913. Dated thisSth day of November, 1912. Charles P. Ross. By Muldoon & Gibbs, His Attorneys. NOTICE OF SETTLEMENT. Tho Slate of Nebraska, Lincoln county, ss. In tha County Court. In the matter of tho estate of William L. DoturluR deceased, To the creditors, heirs, leiratecs, and othorB in terested In the estate of William L. Douglas, de ceased. ..Ta? ,no,tlc. that Rcb-rt L. Douela. has tiled in tho county court a rnnnrt .f his doings as administrator of said estate, and it is ordered that the tamo stand for hearing th 17th day of Dec. A. D.. 1912. beforo the court at the hour of 9 o'clock, a. m., at which timo any person interested may appear and except to and contest tho Bnmo And notlco of this proceeding is ordered given in the North Platto Tribune, n semi-weekly newspaper, printed in said county for three successive weeks prior to said dato of heurinfr. Wltnees my hand and the seal of the county court at North l'latte, Nebraska, this 21st nay of IW. A D., 1912. n2C3 .IOHN fiHANT. County Judce Eslray Notice. Taken up on section 21, town 11, rango 30, in Lincoln county, by the undersigned, threo mares, two sorrels and one bay branded NE on left hip, nged about six years; one bay stallion, 3 year old; one bay and ono brown mare G years old, three bay geldings, 2 nnd 3 year old, one sorrel mare 3 year old, ono yearling brown colt. Owner is requested to call, prove property, pay charges and take animals away. Miller Bros.. Wellfleet. Nebr, A rwMaawji w-' v&Hr---3-