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About The North Platte semi-weekly tribune. (North Platte, Neb.) 1895-1922 | View Entire Issue (June 10, 1913)
gMiaagCLMJiaiiM U I TREAT YOURSELF 1 TO THE BEST Get the Joy Out of Life as You Go Along The business man finds pleasure in good clothes, the lawyer in a big library, the doctor in his fine instruments, hvery wise man takes pride in his tools Tho railroad man has no tools but his watch. You must have a watch-why not ono that gives you the pride and joy of possession every timo you consult it, every time you show it-that will ho an ac curate and reliable friend for the rest of your lifo-a "Salotv First" nppliance. Thoro is no oxtravngonca In owning a Ball Watch, 10 size 23 jewel in a Permanent case. ou'li spend in other tiling many times the $75 this watch costs, and not get a tenth of the satisfaction nnd pleasure you will Ret out of owning this watch. You're entitled to this pleas ure, l ou d spend so much in a minute to make wife or children happy. Come In and see tho watch anyway. You won't be urged to buy w tyou aren,t eaSer t0 wn ono after you'vo seen this new Ball atch, 20th Century Model, we miss our guess. And you know that it s easy for a railroad man to buy a watch here. Harry Dixon Union i-'fioffio Wntoh Inspector North Platte, Nebraska oeaeaea S DR. 0. II. CRESSLER. I Graduate Dentist. 5 2 Office over the McDonald 2 Stato Bank. seescaoasoooaooeaeffesoe Local and Personal. Mrs. M. E. Watts has gone to Corn ing, la., to visit her son for a month or more. Fred Ginn returned Saturday morning from a month's visit in Donver and other western points. Con Scharman, of Omaha, spent last week in town visiting his mother nnd transacting business. Miss Mildred Fitzpatrick loft yester day morning for Lewellen to spend "a week with friends. Mrs. Ray C. Langford and sons went to Pleasantvilie. Iu., tho latter part of last week to visit relatives Mrs. T. J. Kerr left last week for cities of South Dakota to be the guest of relatives for a couple of weeks. - Will Diener and brother have re turned from Lincoln where they were calletl by the death of a relative. Miss Kate Spies has resigned her position in the telephone office and ac cepted one in the Newton Art Store. Mrs. Edward Sullivan, formerly of this city, came up from Council Bluffs last week to visit the Anderson family. Miss Victoria Gray and brother Arthur went to Hershey Saturday morning to spend a few days with friends. Mrs. Maurice Buckley and baby left yesterday morning for Bridgeport to visit Mr. and Mrs. Matt Walsh for a week or more. Mrs. Zentmeyer, of Omaha, who was tho guest of htr son George Zentmeyor and wife last week, returned hme Sat urday morning. Miss Anna Kramph went to Kearnoy Saturday morning. Before roturning -she intends to visit in Hastings and Grand Island ana will bo absent a week or more. Mrs S. C. Miller has gone to York to visit with relatives for some timo. Miss Violet O'Neala left Saturday morning for Kearney to attend tho Normal. Mrs. Williams Jeffers, of Cheyenne, spent part of last week with her mother Mrs. Edwina Schatz. Mrs. Addie Hall left Friday for Grand Island to make her home with her son Fred Dreibus. Harry Cramer will return today from St. Paul where he was called recently by the Illness of his sister. Mrs. Edwina Schatz and grand daughter returned last week from Oheyenne, where they visited relatives. Will Cunningham has accepted a posi tion iu the grocery department of the Wilcox store and began work yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Hansen and child ren, of Grnnd Island, were called here last week by the death of William Lewis. 4 Mrs. Clyde Cook returned Sunday evening from Rawlins and Salt Lake, where she visited friends for troe" weeks. Verne Powell, formerly of this city, will arrive in a few days from Ft. Scott, Kan., to visit his "father AV. R. Powell. Robert Monrpd, of Brooklyn, N. Y., is expected the latter part of this month to visit his father J. F. Monroe and sister Mrs. Florin Muchlinski. Good Jack for sale or trade. M. R. Magunson. Daniel J. Sullivan, of Brooklyn, N. Y., who was the guest of his brother P. H. Sullivan, spent the pa3t three days in Denver with his niaco Mrs. Gus Chamberlain. The state appropriation for school districts was receivod Saturday by County Supt. Chappell. The sum amounted to $4,-110.10 and will be divided between 117 districts. For Sale. 1 second hand spring wagon, and several buggies, one 4 inch farm wagon 4inch axle, also some farm machinery, namely harrow, disc cuUivntor, disc plow, forge and post drill, all in good repair. For prices inquire of Blnnken burg Bros. 1305 North Locust street. North Platte, NebPhone Red 413. 38-4 tjrrocerv Hews REDUCING THE COST OF LIVING Granulated Suger, Beet, 20 lbs for $1 .00 Granulated Sugar, Cane, 18 lbs for 1 .00 Tomatoes, large can 10 Dried Pears per lb , 2, Seeded Rasins, 16 oz pkg ,, . . , 10 Alaska Red Salmon, 1 lb can ......, ft . 15 Alaska Pink Salmon; 1 lb can ;....,,,..' .10 Kraut per can .;;..,....,..'.. .... .10 Pumpkin per can , Kt. ,,,.,,. 10 Large Package Oat Meal .'... 20 Small Pnckage Oat Meal ,tJW 10 Grape Nuts, 2 pkgs '.,,. 25 Macaroni, 3 lbs ;,,;. . .. .., 25 Japan type Rice, 4 lbs ...... l..4 25 Corn Starch per pkg , 05 Gloss Starch per pkg , 05 Kingsfords Starch per pkg . 08 Lewis Lye per can -. 08 Soda Crackers, large box, per lb , (J62 Ginger Snaps per lb ... 06 Elks Spend Sunday at Liston Ranch. Forty-fivo members of the local lodge of B. P. O. Elks spent Sunday at the C. A. Liston ranch, thirty-eight miles south of North Platte, and had a very enjoyablo outing. In transporting the party cars owned by Messrs. Salis bury, Drost, J. B. nnd W. II. McDon aid, White, Whelan Waltemath. Car penter, Rush, Piolsticker and Hoaloy were supplied, nnd therein wns also stored sufficient provender for two meals. Tho party loft the Elk building nt seven in the morning, arriving at tho destination two nnd a half hours later.' Tho ride in the crisp morning air wns bracing, and much enjoyed by all. Mr. Li3ton received tho visitors with n hearty welcome, tho cars were unpacked in the large and beautiful grove and an hour or so was devoted to fishing and bathing in tho lake, which Is ono of the several attractions on tho ranch. Tho bass, on account of tho cool, cloudy weather, were not hungry and poor suc cess resulted. Lunch wns served at noon, after which there wore bnll games, foot rncei, boating and other amusements. At six o'clock the mess committee served fried bacon, boilod eggs, potatoes and coffee and other 'hot dishes, and golly how thoio Elks did oat. At six thirty tho start on the return trip was made and home reached at nine. As might be expected with eleven cars on an eighty mile trip, thens were severnl in stances of tiro and carberotor trouble, but nothing serious. Tho trip wns cor tainly a most delightful one, and evory one declared it was the best day they had for a year. The Liston ranch is one of tho best located in western Nobrnska. There is a thousand or more acres of valley land surrounded on all sides by hills, There are some 6, 000 acres in tho ranch, nnd Mr. Liston is nt present running C50 head of Hereford cattlo of oxcollent grade. His herd often bulls cost him an average of $400 each, which is ovidoncc of the high grade of the cattle ho raises. There are several hundred acres of good hay bottom, and in addition several large fields of alfaltn of fine stand. Tho residence is a most com fortable one and the barn is one of the largest in tho country. On n high hill is tho water plant with pipes loading to the houso, barn, hog pens and corrnls. The big grove furnishes a fine protec tion against the cold winds nnd snow of winter. In fact few ranches in tho west are so well and modernly equipped. Mr. Liston is aprincoof a man; whole soulcd and most courteous, and gave evidence every minuto of the day that his brother Elks were welcome to every thing in sight, and ho entered into the frolics of the day as heartily as nny of the crowd. We pay cash for your butter and eggs. WILCOX DEPARTMENT STORE. Owen Simon, of Hastings, came tho latter part of last week to visit his brothers, Lee and Carl Simon. Mrs. N. B. Mathews and neico Miss Dora Sillascn of Keystone who visited Mr. and Mrs. Fred Frederickson left Saturday morning. Mrs. Andrew Scharman nnd children nre spending this week in Omaha visit ing Mr. Scharman who is taking treat ments in a hospital there. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Baskins nnd daughter Lena will go to Lincoln this week to nttond the graduation of Leslie Baskins at tho state university. Thos. Orton. asrent for the water elevator which had been an exhibition on the McDonald lot, is putting in .1 plant fr John Cox, who lives near Sar-ben. For bargains in choice residences see Buchanan & Patterson's bargain list in another column. tf Mrs. T. J. Wurtelo and daucrhter. of Denver, wifo and daughter of Dr. wurtele. arrived tho latter nart of last week to make their home during tho summer. Henry Rebhausen. Otto Thoclecke and John Den left Sunday for Enders lake, eighty miles north of town, where they will devote a counle of davs to fishing for bass. Thoy make the tiip by car. E. S. Davis went to Lincoln vester- day to nttend the annual convention of Nebraska postmasters which meets to day, tomorrow and Thursday. Mr. Davis will deliver an address before the convention on "Postnl Savings Banks." The bridge and buildine department of tho Union Pacific has been changed and now extends from Kearney to Ger iner and Chevenne to O'Fallons. It now extends over two hundred and fifty-four miles, twenty-four moro thnn formerly. Frank Bover. who is a vcrv success ful fisherman, wont to Bradv Sundav and brought home about a dozen piko weighing from ono to three pounds each. The Tribune man had two of them for breakfast yesterday and thev wero ceratinly fine. We have the following additions to North Platte, Cody's, Cody's Second, Scouts Rest, Taylor's and Unison's and scattered lots all over the city. See us for vacant lots. C. F. Temnle. "Miss Elsie M. Johnson hns rostennd her position as teacher in tho grnmmnr grades at Bartley, Nehr She has been elected as principnl nt tho Platto Volley scnool at a salary of $05 per month. Miss Cathorino Johnson has also re ceived her appointment as primary luucuer in miu same school In tho district court Mrs. Rose Johnston has filed suit against tho (Rush Mercantile Co., for$5;000 for in , juries received last August caused by tho delivery team of fthe Rush grocery , colliding with her tenm. Tho arcident occurred nt tho crossing on Mnplo and I second streets, nnd Mrs. Johnston was thrown out and unable to work for six 1 weekc Her buggy was wrecked beyond I ropair. , Lost week prior to the graduating ex crcisesatWolle Hnll, the fashionable ! school at Denver, U Seniors presented "Tho Hunchback" as the class play. I Miss Mayme Pizer. of this city, was as signed the role of Master Walter, the ' hunchback, nnd tho Donver papers sav (her interpretation of the part was ex Jcoptionallygood. Tho Times says: "H-r deep contralto voice was of wide range I and real power, and with a remarkabli 1 enunciation, evory tono hoing clear ami bell-hko in quality, but the astonishing ' foature of her performance was the in telligent reading she 1 brought to her lines, her ve-y evidontunderstandingof the underlying character of tha hunchback." ' im OU T THEY GO! We intend to sell every garment of our LADIES' SPRING COATS In order to move them quick we have made the following prices: All our $15.00 to $25.00 Coats $10.00 All $8,50 to $12.00 Coats $6.00 All $4.00 and $5.00 Children's Coats $3.50 This is a loss far us and a big gain for you but we do not want to carry a garment over. Come and get yours. Wilcox Department Store. Last Saturday the stato board of Ir rigation docidod in favor of Charles P. Ross, formerly of this city, tho Ross Coad contest for tho wnter right on tho Platte river. Tho claims cover the north sido of tho Platte river near North Bend and will dovolop about 10,0000 horso power. Ross will have until September 1 to complete his pro ject, although it is hardly possible that no can do so on nccount of tho delny occasioned by the contest. Dnlson's Addition is on the market and is selling fine. Come and get your choice before all the better ones are taken C. p. Temple. Three Great Programs at the Crystal Don't Fail to See Them. p Tuesday's Program. "A Woman Loved." an Imn drama. shows how Bob's horoism in rescuing his former sweetheart frbm tho railrond accident results in n happy reunion. "Black Jack's Atonement" is a Powers drama. A sailor is forced to drink by his companions nnd after be coming drunken lie is sold to n ship captain by Black Jack. Tho sailor's little lame boy is forced to sell popors to support his mother. Black Jack sees the boy and learns that ho is tho son of the mnn ho has sold into captivity. Ho ronches tho ship and attempts to buy -tho man's relenso nnd fails but helps the snilor to fight his wny to freedom. "The Squashville Ladies Fire Bri gade," with iNellio as I'iro Chief is a comedy scream. Wednesday's Special. One comedy reol and tho three part feature -'The Toll of War." This fea turo is a Bison and is n mammoth Civil War Military Spectacle. Watch our posters for descriptions. Thursday Night. "The Key" a two roel Eclair with tho troubles of Mr, nnd Mrs. Farley. who hnd separated. She refuses tho check sent her by her husband who is ropentnnt. Joe's sympathy is strongly with his mother. Ho asks for money on I the plea that lie lias jm. Heavily on tho ' stock market but ho is refused by his 1 father. Gaining possession of the key to tho big vault at tho office, ho mado up his mind to have the monoy. He is surnrisedln the act of oponingthe vnult I by his father s chief clerk, Williams. It was n question who's surprise was I greatest. Williams took tho koy and 1 sent Joe homo, I The next day, tho Farley daughter, littlo Clare and her friend wero playing hide-and-Sfok nt tho oflico. Clara hid , in tho safe and the book-kecpor not 1 knowing it closed the door and left. I Tho little friendtells Mr. Farley but when ho yent to release her ho finds his key is gone. Search 'it homo failed I to fincf it and n hurried ordor is sent to the safe manufacturers but tho reply comes back that it would requiro two hours to furnish a duplicate key. Tho next appeal was to tho prison olficials. A safe blower was hurried from his cell, tho officers taking tho modoni crook's outfit for opening Hiifos, Tho criminal has tho hole bored in the door and tho explosive placed but tho blast is prema tura and does not reach the lock but blinds the worker. An eminent physi cian is sent for, nnd oxygen is to ho supplied to keep tho little Clara alive until she can be released. A broken tubo to the gas tnnk seems to mean dofent when Williams walkod in nnd with the key ho had taken from Joe, unlocks tho snfo nono too soon to serve the child's life. Then Williams is askod to explain how ho camo in possession of Farley's key. He will not implicate Joe nnd tho ofheors aro taking Williams when Joo explains that ho took the key to obtain money to help the mother who is living in need. Farley and tho children go to her npartmentswhi'ii a reconciliation is effected. "Hor Hero's Predicamont" causes 1 much merriment at tho oxpens of a young man who saves a life and Is In vitod to a leap year ball. He goes in n lilrml flri.aa Btilt nnrl rllunutnt rrfw.a wltli Mr. and Mrs. Charles Johnson have returned from a short visit in Gothen burg with friends. Miss Elslo Winterer left yesterday morning for Koarnoy. Chris Parson, of Gothonburg, spent tho latter part of last waek In town with friends, W. P. Byron, of Gothenburg, spent tho weok end in own on business. Buchanan & Patterson's ..Bargain List of Dwellings.. 1 Five room house and barn, South Dewey street. $1,250. 2 Good five room cottage, corner lot, shade trees and blue grass lawn, city water and sewer connection, five blocks from high school. Price only si.joo,oo. Easy terms. 3 Nice six room cottage 72 1 West Seventh street, handyto new round house. Modern except heat. Price 2,200. 4 'Extra nice 4 room cottage on West Tenth street, in the 600 block. Price $'1,750. 5 Good eight room dwelling on West Tenth street, in the goo block. Price $1,700. 6 Extra nice five room cottage, modern except heat blue grass lawn and shade trees, 3 blocks from court house. Price $2900.00 7 Full two story frame dwelling of eight rpoms mod ern except heat, full lot, shade trees and blue grass. Located on West Fourth street close to court house. This is property that will increase in value and is a big money maker at our price of $4, 700 8 Nice Seven Room Cottage and two Lots, out buildings, shade trees and nice lawn. A -bargain at, $2750.00. All of these properties are choice bargains and can be bought on easy terms. Be sure and see these before you buy. Buchanan & Patterson, Sole Agents. Stability, Efficiency and Service Ilnvo boon tho victors In tho frruM'th of tho , First National Bank, Jh.'y.iMii Ll, of- XOltTU rLATTJS, XlSltltA&rCA. CA'TAt AXD SURl'hUSi One Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars. tm .wtw . . mf M 1 jts I 'r 1 b i r -. rMffl. M j AT . !BU"iI ra TAKING AN AUTO APART is easy. Anybody can do that hut putting tho parts together again properly is u different proposition. So if your enr gots out of order don't tinker with it yourself. Send it here, where wo have tho knowledgo nnd Bkill required to mako nil repairs and to restore your enr to its hest eflleiency. J. S. Davis Auto Co. 'htm;