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About The North Platte semi-weekly tribune. (North Platte, Neb.) 1895-1922 | View Entire Issue (July 22, 1913)
Ho IMrttriral Pcdtlr - N I TWENTYEIGHTH YEAR. NORTH PLATTE, NEB., JULY 22 t9i3. No. 52 Mmth m 1 K Automobiles Collide on Bridge South of Town The Piolsticker and flalligan auto - mobiles collided o:i tho bridge over the irrigation ditch south .of town Tuesday evening. The drivers of the cars com ing on opposite directions misjudged tho distance to tho bridge, each thinking they could cross before the other reached it. As a consequence both in creased the speed and the crash re sulted. Fortunately tho occupants of the cars were not injured. v The force of the meeting bent tho frama of the Pielsticker car and broke off the front wheels. The tires, frames and axlsi of the other car will necessitate extensive repairs. Tho damaged cars were brought in by autos from town who were notified of the accident and went- out for those whowere in tho party. Meter vs Flat Rate. Thy people of North Platto nre to bo congratulated on tho efficiency of tho municipal water plant. With its 41 deep wells in commission, its battery of three 80 ( horse power boilers and its magnificient pump of capacity of three million gallons in 24 hours, tho city has a plant that is cap-, able of giving efficient service to a much larger city. Any plan that will cut off tho wasto and confine the consumers to a reason able use of the water will insure effic ient service to all consumers at all times. There are about 1200 water consum ers being served by tho water plant. What could bo fairer than to requiro each consumer to. pay in proportion to the amount of water that ho permitted to run through his service pipe. The installation of a meter is the only way that could be determined. "With tho meter plan every consumer can bo sure of good service and "plenty of pressure jt all times and .can by tho practice of economy have the assurance that he will only bo called to pay for what he has beneficially used and will not be called to pay for the water that his neighbor in wasteing. With an optional flat rate in opera tion a small minority pf the, consumers can by unnecessary waste" tdestroy the efficiency of the plant and; make it impossible to give good v6ryice and pressure to all the consumers; v .... Some of the ways in which, th'is waste is carried out is by use'ing' the .-Water for refrigerating purpose. Instead of buying ice many people are running water constantly to cool milk and butter. Others permit tne watorin .tho house to run all the time so that it will be cooler to drink. A great deal, .of water i&per mitted to run into the sewers on ac count of loaky' plumbing. Every time the thermometer run any where near zero tho plant was required to. pump a greatly increased quantity of water be cause many of the consumers permitted the water to run from their faucets all night to keep, from freezing instead of having an anti freezer cut off. Others make a practice of permitting the water to run all night from the hose without nozzle. In these various ways a Very small minority of the consumers can waste ten times as much water as they pay for and ten times as much water as they get any beneficial use of. Tho universal experience of cities owning and operating municipal water plants is that there is no way to avoid this unnecessary wasto and give good service except by tho installation of meters. -And meter service is univer sally installed in such cities. The watercommissioner reports that about 400 meters havo been sold and installed and he estimates that the mo ors installed will supply nLfout half of the water consumers, ns many of them supply the water for from' 2 to G or more consumers nnd meters are being sold at the rate of five to ten a day. At this rate the creat majority of tho on- sumors will in a short time be receiving tho water through the motors. Why not abandon this agitation for flat ratos and give tho moters a fair test. We have now tho meter rate of 15 cents per thousand gallons and it is possible that if every one was on the meter these rates could be materially reduced. The water plant belongs to the people. Why not give it a fair chance to succeed. A fight against tho instal lation of meters is a nirht to destroV the efficiency of tho plant and should re ceive no encouragement at the hands of any believer in municipal ownership. Military Band Ban quet a Success. The North Platte Military band gave an elaborate banquet at the Palaco cafe last evening, complimentary to one of their members, Guy Williams, of Lin coln, who had been teaching in the Junior Normal, and will leave today. The band met early in the evening and held their practice after which they ad journed to the banquet hall which had been arranged for them. The tables were decorated with large .boquets of cut flowers nnd during thd banquet music was furnished., by the electric piano. Earl Stamp presided in the toast masters chair and called upon W. E. Starr, Arthur Tramp, Emil Vosceipka and Guy Williams for remarks, each of which respondodin a creditable mariner.' So successful was their first banquet that a motion was made and carried to hold them anfl ually. Covers were laid for sixteen. North Platte Again Wins From Gibbon. A . ,,.,., . I v targe crowa aiienacu tne scconu i rrfllrtti rf linll tlita tUntllf Itntntnnn tint I I local and Gibbon teams on tho homo I grounds Tuesday afternoon, Tho Gibbon , team made ono scoro in tho first inning , nut were outclassed irom tne beginning and made a numbor of wild plays, al lowing the homo team to get in several runs. Attorney James Kcefe gave the decisions of the game. Following is the report of the plays. Batteries Gibbon, Huff nnd Johnson; Norte Platte, McClure and Onnze. R H E No Platto 30320245X 19 18 3 Gibbon.... 1 00000000 1 3 7 Three base hit, BrightjTwo base hits, Dygert, Bright, Miller (2), Molker, Fritts, E. Miller; Earned runs, North Platte 8, Gibbon 1; Baso on balls, off Huff 2; Struck out, by McGlure 8, by Huff 6; Passed balls, Johnson 5; Stolen bases, North Platto 13, Gibbon 0. Time 1:42. Umpire, Kcefe. 1 1 Gets Thirty Days for Passing Bad Check A complaint was made Wednesday by S. D. DePew ngainsfSol RMior, lato of Lincoln ounty for unlawfully and f raudently cheating and defrauding him and pretending that he had on doposit in the Platte Valley state bank, of Lin coln county, subject , to his check, a sufficient amount of money to cash a chock in the sum of $11.50. He Wroto out and delivered to tho said S. L. De Pew a bank check" for that amount. Tho latter, relying on- the representa tions of the said Sol Rishor did accept said bank check and paid the defendant the amount statud, but was unable to cash same as the representation of the defendant wero wholly false and the said Sol Rishor did not nave on deposit any sum of money at alK'Ho was found guilty in the county court as alleged nnd was sentenced to all v the criminal law would permit, with remarks from tho judge that he regretted the sentence was not a heavier one. Ho will bo kopt in the county jail for thirty days. Washing is hard work ..In hot weather, See the Electric Washer at Hershey's Phone 15. A Word of Warning. This is the time of the tornado, cyclone, wind and hail storms. Y(U can't be wipecl cut financially if you let Bratt & Coodman write you one of their protective policies. The cost small, payment easy. is ffMBBBBLMllLlKSi 11914 BUICK ii 1 nL No line of Motor Cars at any price can show more value than will be found in the Buick for 1914. Every time tried feature is retained and such new ones that have demonstrated their worth have been added. The Famous Overhead Valve Motor will continue "to demonstrate itself as the greatest power producer ever used in an automobile. The same economy of fuel consumption, same durability and consistent service coupled with the old recognized gn-ability insures the same re liable Buicks. The Delco system for starting, lighting and ignition is recognized as the very best apparatus of its kind and its installation in every model proves our contention that nothing is too good for the Buick. All equipment will be in keeping with that standard and permits the assertion that more than ever will the past leadership of Buick cars be maintained and strengthened for 19 14., '?, The Buick family for 1914 will consist of the , following models B24 two passenger roadster, 28 H P, F. O. B. factory. . .$ 950.00 B24 five passenger touring car 28 H P, F. O. B. Factory. 1050.00 B-36 two passenger roadster 37 H P, F. O. B. Factory... 1235.00 B-37 five passenger touring 37 H P, F. O. B. Factory, . . . 1335.00 B-54 two passenger 6 cylinder roadster 55 H P, F. O. B. Factory ; 1885.00 ; B-55 five passenger 6 cylinder touring 55 H P. F, O. B. Factory , 1985.00 All models left hand drive, center control. Boln doors open to drivers position. 20 inch steering wheel on the Six, 130 inch wheel base. ........ WE ARE TAKING ORDERS NOW J. S. DAVIS AUTO CO, $10 $10 ATURDAY IZj s 1 J La Men's Suits that formerly sold for $18.00, $20.00 and $22.50 will go at v . &' ,u IV VW-' $10.00 Saturday Only i H. Scooiiover & 06. The Home of Chesterfield Clothes A l-H $10 .. . . K hfrio "H " -.... - i-m-i ' ! -h .!. i l.mmd Chamber of Commerce. In tho lecture room of "the Library building Wednesday evening the board of directors met in special called session the call also having been extended to all those who had subscribed to the Publicity Fund, M. J. Forbes, acted ns chairman in tho absence of President Seeberger. " M. J. Forbes as chairman, stated briefly the objoct of tho called meeting, that being to ascertain the attitude of the subscribers to the Publicity Fund toward appropriating from that fund for tho purpose of holding a Fall Festi vul. After a thorough discussion of tho matter it was moved by Harry Dixon, seconded by Mr. Patterson and carried that an appropriation of 8400.00 be made to the Agricultural Society for the use as premiums In connection with the above motion itwaB tho under, standing of those present that the Chamber of Commerce in the nddition to the above support, wero also to take care of some special features for enter tainment at tho Fair and attend to the advertising. Tho report from the 4th of July com mittee was submitted and upon motion by V. V. Hoagland, seconded by T. C. Patterson, tho report was received and approved nnd the congratulations of tho Chambor of Commerce extended to tho committee for their work in this con nection. Manager Cummings of the ball team together with O. E. Elder, Perry Car son and E. H. Evans as a committee ap peared before tho board and asked the assistance of the Chamborof Commerce in keeping the ball team in North Platto tho lomalnder of tho season. After a thorough discussion of the matter and tho assurance to the manager nnd conr mitteo from the ball team that games could be secured for a three days tourna ment during tha Fall Festival, it was moved by T. C. Patterson, seconded by It. F. Stuart that tho eommltteo of three consisting of E. F. Seeberger, Harry Dixon and-J. Q. Wilcox bo appointed to arrange for tho base ball tournament, flying machino or other entertainment features and to attend to the advertising of tho Bame, that said committee be appointed with tho power to act. D. A. Russell and York HInmoii spent the early part of this week in the southeast part of tho county on busi ness. The committee for the local baso ball team have received .the advertizing buttons for Booster Day which will bo next Friday August 1st. On that day the Kearney League will play with the home nine at the new athletic park. This game was arranged with great difficulty and promises to bo a close one. A number of young ladies have been selected to dispose of tho tickets and j-j uiivnujr ii iuiku iiumuui nave uccu ouiu. Baptist Association Holds Convention. The Baptists of the North Platte dis trict convened at North Platto in their tenth annual session Tuesday, Wednes day and Thursday. Sovora) of, the prom inent state workers were with them, Mr3. It. G. Davidson, Mrs. Kerr, Rev. Fred Berry nnd Rev. J, D. Collins, of Lincoln, besides many of the best workers in the district. The different phases of church work were ably dis cussed and many helpful suggestions were given by those men nnd women who are in touch with the work that is being done in all parts of tho land. Mrs. Davidson nddressed tho conven tion on Women's Work in Houbo Missions, Mrs. Kerr troatcd of tho foreign work and Miss Maude LouJon gave a talk on tho work of tho Baptist Missionary School at Chicago, which she attended recently1. Tuesday night Rev. J. S. Barton was duly installed as pastor of the North Platte church, Rov. Berry conducting tho services, Rov. A. M, Horan, of Wollfleot made tho address of welcome, Rov Mills of Omahn, spoko on Tho Duty of tho Church to tho pastor, and Rev. Collina spoke on the Duty of the Community to tho pastor. Tho charge to tho pastor was made by Rov. Berry, to which Rev. Barton responded in n vory fitting manner. Rov. J. D. Collins was iichnrge of tho meeting Wednes day afternoon. Tho Motirio ot tho Teacher, by Mrs. J. E. Griffith of Max well, tho Study Side of the Teachor's Work, by H. C. Mooney of Wollfloet. and Personal Qualifications of the teacher by Mrs. R. G. Davidson, Wednesday night Roy. F. W. Benja min of Polk. Nelir., gave a stirring ad dress on the work of Grand Island Bap tist Colloge. Thursday afternoon, the work of tho young people's society was considered, Rev. Collins again being in charge. Rov. Berry, Rev. Mills and others made vory helpful talks on how the young people could increnso their efficiency. Thursday flight, Re"v. Bukhoutz of Fnrnam,gavo a very interesting talk on some of his life experiences. Rov. Mills preached an evangelistic sermon and Rev. Bwrry closed tho meeting with a vory deop consecration sorvice. On Wednesday night, Mrs, Dnvidson organized the young ltfdies of tho church Into a missionary society. Special music was furnished during the programs by Mr." and Mrs. Buk houtz. Miss Miles of Pnxton and Mrs. Fred'Louden nnd Miss Mildred Myrgner of North Platto. -. " For Sale HoosiorCabmot and othor articles of furniture. 523 W. Cth St. Call Saturday and Monday. 53-1 Local and Personal. Rev. nnd Mrs. Cram nro at Colorado Springs for threo weeks' vacation. Nellie Seoley went to Tryon yestcr day to spend a couple of weeks visiting relntives. Clarence Seeloy, wlfo nnd child, of Trvon..linnprl HirmtfrVi tnur'n V.wl., day on their way to May wood. Mr. nnd Mr. Frank Mathers, of Boloit, Knns., are visiting this wook with Mr. and Mrs. Con Waker. A baby girl was born tho latter part of last week to Mr. nnd Mrs. Thrown. The now daughter will bo called Vivian Doris. Mr. and Mrs, W. L. Witty left at noon yesterday for Rochester, Minn., Chicago and other eastern points to spend Boveral weeks. -f Mrs. D. J3, Kopler and daughters, ot Broadwater, who visited this week with Mr. and Mrs. Clvrln Ciithlnnn Inff nf nnn yesterday for Grand Island to visit for several unys. Tho dedication of tho now ngricul tural school at Curtis will take place difforont purta of tho county are ex- pccieu to auenu tne opening, Arrangements hnvo been mado to have No. 18 stop ut Willow Island Sun day afternoon in order that those wish Itlf to Atrnml till, hnll nrnmn mnu ln o without being obliged to tako an uurner train. CRYSTAL THEATRE Friday Night ' .. Vo?r.c oirHnfe' tho two-part Bison, "AtShilch," This is said to be far ahoHtl of tho most pictures of this kind, Lieut. Carney has some exciting exper ience when he escapes imprisonment by tho aid of his southern sweetheart", Virginia Cnrloton. Released July 5. The Wop an Imp drama was roleased July 10, Saturday Night He nnd Himself. A Nestor compdy. released July 4th. The Budgo of Bollceman O'Room it tho story of tho pollco who's legs were not steady so his friend substitutes for him. The friend stops a runaway and saves tho life of a protty girl. When asked his name ho (loos not glv-o hiB for fear of exposing his frldnd so ho gives his badgo number." Tho usual complication ariso. Released Juno. 25. Monday Night "He Was Not III," Ecla!r "Battle of Manila," two rel Bison. .l
