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NORTH PLATTE, NEB., AUGUST 22, 1913..
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City Fire Department
Resigns in a Body.
A mooting of the firo departmont was
held Tuesday evening foltovving the an
nouncement of the defeat of the city
hall proposition, and a motion that the
departmpnt resign in a body was un
animously carried. Lator the resigna
tion was put in writing and signed by
the Individnal members. This written
Yesignation was formally presented to
the city council last evening by Chief
Bowman, who in explanation stated
none of the members desired to .crvo
under the present conditions, but it was
the sense of the department that if
suitable quarters were provided and a
dollar per man per call be given each
member responding to the call,
..they would continue to serve. The
council thought u dollar per man per
call would result in heavier bills thun
the city could pay on account of the
many false alarms, or alarms that
amount to nothing, that are turned in
ach month. Mayor Evans and prac
tically all the councilmen were in sympa
thy with'tho firemen; and some of them
stated that if they were members they
would pursue the same course the
members had taken.
, The matter was discussed at some
length and finally the firo committee
was instructed to hire four experienced
firemen, purchase a team of horses for
the firo wagon, and secure suitable
quarters for the department. Before
this action was taken, however, Chief
Bowman stated that he believed the
firemen would continue to servo for a
reasonable time pending tho hiring of
the salaried men and securing suitable
quartors.
It is the belief of the council that
if four men are regularly employed and
acceptable quarters iurnished that at
least part of tho members will con
sent to remain 'in the department and
assist at fires. This phase of tho mat
ter will be considered at ft meeting of
tho department to be held this evening,
and from comments heard today from
firemen it is probable the proposition
will be voted down.
FoVtunately (hacity made a,, five
(mill levy for the fire d'epart
ment this year, which will raise
nearly five thousand dollars and this
sum will probably be sufficient to moet
the expenses of the department. If
not, funds from other sources can be
obtained.
If it is found that four paid men is
mot'sufficient, the number will be in
creased to such a number as the proper
(Protection of property demanda.
The sale of lots in the Cody Ad
ditions and Dolson Addition are going
..along steadily. If you expect to buy
see me soon, as the choice lots will
.soon be gone. Why not now .
C. F. Temple, Agent.
Glenn Mann and Miss Ellen Wolch,
two well known young people of the
city; were married Wednesday evening
by Rev- Knowles at the Christian par
.sonage. ,
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Clever Fall Models in Suits and
Dresses are coming in daily
We have already received a large collection of
Fall and Winter Suits. We would be pleased to show
you our splendid assortment, and the reasonable prices
are sure to please the most critical and thrifty buyers.
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White Dresses
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Half Price
Presents Franchise Ordinances.
At tho meeting of tho city council
last evening Frank R. Hadtoy, of
Omaha, presented the ordinances which
he desires paisod giving him and his
assigns franchises for an electric light
and power plant and for a gas plant.
Both ordiances were received as com
munications, read bofore the council
and roforrqd to tho committee on street
lighting.
Mr. Hadloy asks for franchises for n
period of twenty-fivo years, and the
city is given the privilege of purchasing
tho plants at tho end of ten years and
at five-year periods thereafter.
. In a letter to the council the state
ment is made that forty electrolier
post will be installed on tho streets,
anil that the investment proposed
would represent one hundred thousand
from service.
dollars. Electric current would bo fur
nished on a basis of twelve cents per
kilowat, and gas at $1.60 per 1,000
feet.
Tho committee to which the ordinances
were referred will report at the next
meeting of tho council.
Mr. "FORD" Owner:- Do you
know I can give you a policy of in
surance covering liability on your car
and property damage completely tor
$30.00 per year. Can you afford to
be without it? ' C. F. Temple.
Gas in Perkins County.
Tho Madrid Era says:
In northern Perkins county last week
while Witthuhn Bros, were putting
down a well for E. Spelts in north
Madrid precinct at a depth of 208 feet
gas was struck that gave a blue light
when a match was lit near tho pipe that
was in the hole. The flow of gas was
strongh enough that it blew out two
length of the pibe, bursting it so that
new pipe had to be secured to go on
with a new well. As no further inves
tigation has been made tho yaluo of the
find is not yet known.
Mr. and Mrs. Sam F. Donehower, of
of Peoria, 111., visited relatives in town
this wveqk while enroute home from a
trip in the west. Mr. Donehower holds
a fine p'osition'in' tHe B. of hi F. and E.
hoadquarters at Peoria, with which he
has been connected for a number of
years.
Wanted Girl for general housework.
Apply to Mrs. W. H. McDonald, 407
West Fifth street.
Weather forecast: fair tonight and
Saturday, not much change in tempera
ture. Light variable winds. Highest
temperature yesterday 86, a year ago
84; lowest temperature last night 51, a
year ago 53.
If you want a splendid supper and a
evening filled with wholesomo fun at
tend tho Presbyterian church carnival
to be hold in tho church basemont , on
Sept. 11th.
The D. of H. will meet at the home
of Mrs. I. L. Miltonberger next Tues
day. B. F. Parsons, aged eighty-six, died
at the home of his son Sherman Par
sons, south of Brady, Tuesday.
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Opens September 1st.
Tho North Platte School of Music
will begin It's second year Sept. 1st
when registration for tho fall term
starts. The studios will consist of a
suite of five rooms at 122 West Front
Street.
Mrs. Cramer retnins the directorship
and add3 to tho Pianoforte departmont
Miss Elsa Ackcrman of Lincoln, Neb.,
who will have charge of the advanced
students, and who will also teach
accompanying. Miss Ackermun is not
unkown to North Platte peeple, having
appeared at Chautauqua and at the
Presbyterian Church last year as nc-
companlst for Mr. August Molzer,
violinist. She is a brilliant proformer
and a thorough teacher, having had
two years experience as 'a concert
pianist, nnd four ns a tencher. '
A new department is added this year,
Elocution and Dramatic Art, under tho
direction of Miss Omega McNnmara, of
Peoria, III. . Miss McNamnra is a post
graduate of the Cumnock School of Ex
pression, of Evanston, III., and for two
years has taught in tho Howard Payne
College of Fayotte, Mo. Miss Mc
Nnmara, will however, be unable to
assume her duties at onco on account of
a sorious automobile accident. An
nouncement of her arrival will bo made
later.
Mrs. Lnngston returns as director of
Voice and Diction. Htir departmont will
be enlarged and will occupy n more im
portantplaco in tho curriculum than last
year. She ha3 spent the summer in
post-graduate work and will bring
many new and valuable ideas to hor
pupilB.
Tho scope of the school, as a whole,
will be enlarged. There will bo tho
usual fortnightly student's recitals and
annual concert as well as a recital by
each faculty member; also several.
Artist's Recitals have been arranged.
for. Everything which will tpnd to in
crease the love for. and. the study of
good music, will bo done. The studios
will be open at all times to tho public
and visitors will bo cordial received.
Notice to Water Consumers.
- It-has come to , our notice that con
sumers are lax in regard to shutting off
Water when the fire alarm sounds. It
is absolutely necessary for consumers
to do this in order that wo may have
sufficient pressure to, fight fires. Ourin
spectors havo orders in the future to
shut off tho water from a consumer
found breaking this rule. This applies
to those consumers on meters as well
as thoso not on meters.
Dated August 19, 1913.
- Hekshey S. Welch,
Water Commissioner.
Mrs. C. K. Martini and children will
go to Omaha about tho 1st of September
to remain for tho winter.' Mis3 Mario
will attend tho Sacred Heart Academy
in that city and the twins will attend a
Parochial School. Mrs. Martini Will rent
her house furnished if she can secure a
desirablo tenant.
Tho Chautauqua at Brady and also at
Sutherland opens today.
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Bnflalo Bill's Famous
Horse Sold Yesterday.
At Denver yesterday Colonel C. J.
Bills, of Lincoln, paid $150 for Isham,
tho famous white horso ridden for
twenty-live years by Colonel W. F.
Cody (Buffalo Bill.) Colonel Bills came
by automobile from Lincoln for the auc
tion sale of tho bankrupt Buffalo Hill
wild west show, hold yesterday at the
order of the United States district
court.
Tho Nebraska man opened tho bidding
with $10. Carlo Miles, an Indian, cpm
peted with Bills and would not with
draw until tho price wont to $150,
which was more than tho sum ho had
raised by celling his own saddle and
other personal effects. The Indinn had
planned to present the horse to Cody.
"If that man does not give Isham
back to Buffalo Bill I'll steal tho horso
and give it to him myself," ho threat
ened. He was appeased whon informed
that his successful rival's purpose had
been the same as his own.
Asks $500 Damages.
Mary C. Johnson presented a claim'
for $500 to tho city council. In hor
communication Mrs, Johnson rod tod
that she was run into by a boy riding a
bicyclo on tho side walk and received
injuries which nothing less than $500
can easo. She further stated that if
tho sum was not foru..:oming she
would institute an action in the courts.
The claim was tabled by tho council.
On the occasion of hor fifth birth
anniversary Tuesday, Lucille Stearns
entertained a dozen of her little friends,
CRYSTAL THEATRE
Friday Night
The Honor of Lady Beaumont, two
reel Eclair. Released August Gth.
A modern Witness, Victor drama,
released July 11th.
Saturday Night
Tho Girls and Dad. Nestor comedy.
Roleased August 8th.
The Heart of a Heathen, two-rce'
Powers. Roloased August 8th.
Monday J
Stars in my Crown. Gom drama.
Released July 28th.
Second Home coming, Nestor drama
Released August 4th.
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President Mohlor, Director of Main
tenance Winchell, Genl. Managor Waro
and other Union Pacific ofliclals passed
east in a special Tuesday evening. Thoy
havo been making a tour of inspection
of the system.
Outfieldor Bright, of the local team,
loft yesterday for Johnston, Neb., to
resume employment as a druggist. A
fielder arrivcu today from Kearney to
succeed him.
F. J. Diener & Co., Real Estate and
Insuranco. Farm and city property for
sale. tf
Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Lannin nnd
daughter left this morning for. Grand
Island whore thoy will malto tholr homo
in the future.
I have several bargains in City Real
Estate, and can arrange to sell them
on easy terms. See me at once.
C. F. Temple.
From Start to Finish
Your engine runs like a Swiss watch when
lubricated with
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the friction-killing
Speed from
Red Crown
Ask your dealer about quantity
discounts and iron barrels for storage. "
Standard OilGompany
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Miss Mabel Sawyor will loavo Wed
nesday for Puxton to spend several
dayB with friends,
Miss Elizabeth Hammond, nn Instruc
tor nt one of tho statu Institutions, is
visiting hor sister Mrs. W. B. Crown.
Washing is hard work in hot weather.
Soo tho Electric Washer at Horshey's
Phono 15.
The G. I. A. to the B. of L. E. will
hold a ton cent social nt tho homo of
Mrs. W. S. Dolson next Tuesday even
ing. Lost Blue satin baby pillow in
embroidered white slip. Finder leave
at this ofllco, ',
Passenger Conductors Madden, Mur
phy nnd Jones of tho Omaha-North
Platto run und Conductor Mooney 'of
tho Denver run havo been dismissed
from service.
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oil for all makes of cars
every drop of fuel
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Motor Gasoline
Omaiia
' Released August 10 th.
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