Ho IMrttriral Pcdtlr
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TWENTYEIGHTH YEAR.
NORTH PLATTE, NEB., JULY 22 t9i3.
No. 52
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.,
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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
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Men's Suits that formerly
sold for
$18.00, $20.00 and $22.50
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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.
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