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Story of a Lost Diamond.
A Indy maiding In ti suburb of Itos
ton sunt hur dlnniond ring to n well
known shop there to bo cleaned. A
day or two Inter sho took a journey of
several hours. When she reached her
destination she removed her irlove, and,
lo, the diamond had come out of her
ring. A dlllgont search failed to reveal
tho lost stone. Sho waited unMl her re
turn to her home, nnd whes the dia
mond could not bo found there sho
went to tho jeweler and told her story.
"I am nfrald that you loosened tho
stono when you cleaned It." sho con
cluded. She liad little Idea that he
would agreo with her, but to her sur
prise, after carefully examining tho
setting, ho admitted: "I am afraid wo
did. I bog thnt you will select from
my unset stones a diamond of about
tho size and quality of your old one,
and I will give you back your ring
looking as near as posslblo as it did
when It wns now." And ho never
charged her a cent! Of courso ho know
who tlio lady was and thnt ho could
trust Iter to tell n truo story. Kate
Upson Clark In Leslie's.
Brazilian Rat Catchers.
Hats nro a great nulsanco In certain
parts of Brazil, whero tho cllmato Is
very warm. Tho common cat docs not
thrive for somo unaccountable renson,
but Is rcplnccd by a domestic rnt catch
er, whoso presence cnuscs n decidedly
unpleasant sensation to visitors when
first they come In contact with tho
crenturc. It Is a species of small boa
constrictor tho glboln. Tho snnkes
nro not venomous. They sleep In the
house, generally tnklng up their posi
tion at tho foot of tho stairs. When
nightfall approaches they begin to
awaken, and during tho night they
glldo swiftly about tho premises look
ing for rnts. Glbolas aro offered for
salo In tho markets of Bahla and Pcr
iiambuco nt prices ranging from ?1 to
$5, according to tho size of tho crea
ture. It Is claimed that they aro so
easily domesticated that. If removed
from ono house to another, they In
variably return to tho house whence
they havo been taken.
Carlo Dolci's Great Painting.
Didn't Drop Into Poetry.
There is an interesting story of
Wordsworth, who went to call on Miss
Ilarrlot Martincau nt Ambleside, In
the house which sho hnd built nnd laid
out. writes A. C. Benson In the Cen
tury Magazine. Thoro wns a gathering
of neighbors present, nnd Wordsworth
stood for a long time at the window
contemplating tho beautiful landscape
outside. Then ho turned to tho party
and said:
"Miss Martincau, I congratulate you
on your beautiful little domain. The
views, nro wonderful, and it will turn
out to bo the wisest tiling you ever did
la your life."
no paused for a moment, and tho
guests expected somo comment on tho
uplifting effects of communion with
nature, but Wordsworth, with a fine
gesture, continued:
"Your property will certainly bo
trebled in valuo within tho next ten
yeursi" "
Mail by Rocket.
Tho island of Good IIopo was the
first of tho Friendly islands to bo dis
covered by tho Pnndora In 1701. But
this lord of many islets is very difficult
of approach, for tho seas are dangerous
except to very small craft Tho post
master general has therefore Invented
a method of his own for tho delivery of
mails. He delivers them by rocket.
When the hour of delivery arrives tho
whole population assembles on tho
shore to watch tho great event, for it
has happened that in mldcaroer the
precious mail has burst and given its
news to tho waves. When tho seven
foot long rocket lands successfully
there is a wild stampede of the natives
thirsting for tho latest news from Sa
moa or tho Fiji Islands. London Opinion.
Tho High C.
Tho famous composer and tho noted
tenor were standing by tho rnll of the
ship looking out upon tho tumbling
waters.
"Yes," tho composer was saying,
"you took that high C perfectly."
"If I don't feel better in tho morn
ing," replied tho tenor weakly, "the
high sea is going to take mo."
And he staggered toward Ids cabin.
Now York Sun.
Condolences.
Mrs. lien was In tears. Ono of her
llttlo ones had boon sacrificed to make
a repast for a visiting clergyman.
"Cheer up, madam," said the rooster
comfortingly. "You should rejoice that
your son is entering the ministry, no
was poorly qualified for a lay mem
ber anyhow." Philadelphia Ledger.
Self Sustained Humor.
"How did Borum get his reputation
as n raconteur? His stories aro not
really amusing, and ho doesn't tell
them very well."
"No. But ho can laugh at thum in n
way that makes him sound like a
crowd." Washington Star.
Wrappings of the Mummies.
The cloth woven by tho ancient
Egyptians was so durable that though
It has been used for thousands of
yenrs as wrappings of tho mummies
tho Arabs of today can wear it. It is
all of linen, tho ancient Egyptians con
sidering wool unclean.
Truth and Life.
Where tho seeking of truth beglnn,
always the life commences too. So
soon ns tho seeking of truth Is aban
doned life ceases. John Buskin.
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THE RED GROSS SEAL
GOMES FROM NORWAY
'"TTTOW dM the Ued Cross Christmas
JJ3, seal orginnteV" Is a question
that is being asked by mini
during this holiday kcuoii, when mil
lions of these stickers nro being sold
all over the United States. To Jacob
Itlls, tho well known social worker of
New York, and to Miss Emily P. IMs
sell, the energetic secretary of the
Delaware Bed Cross society, jotntlj
belongs the honor of originating our
American Ued Cross Christmas seal.
In 100!) Mr. Itlls Interest was nrous
ed by tho receipt of n Christinas tu
berculosis stamp on a letter from Nor
way. He published an article about
this queer looking stnmp in the Out
look and suggested some possible uses
for it in this country. Miss Bissell at
once saw an opportunity here and pre
pared n stamp, from the sale of which
her society realized $3,000 for tubercu
losis work. So impressed was she with
this success that sho Induced the
American Bed Cross to take up the
sale in 100S on a national basis.
With very little organization nnd
with hardly any attempt at careful ad
vertlslng, the sale that year brought
in over 13.i,000 for anti-tuberculosis
work in various parts of tho United
States. In 1000, wJth more organiza
tion, the sale was increased to $230,000
and In 1010 to nearly $310,000. Last
year the sale Increased to $330,000, oi
33,000,000 seals.
While our own Bed Cross seal dates
back only four years, "charity stamps,'
from which this idea originally sprang,
go back to ISOli, when "sanitary fait
stamps" were lirst used In Boston tc
raise money for the care of soldiers
wounded during the civil war. Nearly
$1,000,000 was raised in this way rim
ing the years 3S02 to ISOm.
After the war this method of raising
money was discontinued in this conn
try for a generation, although It found
vogue In Portugal, Switzerland, Aus
tria, France, Spain, Dennmik, Norway,
Itussia, Sweden and other European
countries. There are now hundreds
of different types of charity stamps
used In all parts of the world, as many
as forty being used in America foi
children's hospitals alone.
Stamps or seals were first used to
get money for the antl-tuberculosls cru
sade In Norway and Sweden In 1001.
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CHRISTMAS MOTTOES. J
Every one knows that a fitting sen
timent to go with n gift greatly en
hances its value. Here Is a very old
one, which Is appropriate for nearly
every individual, and Is consequently
a safe one to use; it Is In the quaint
old spelling, which Is attractive in
fancy lettering:
HII ole Ana foltttfe wait en tli? holiday;
Cruc Isvc And fricndlincos:
Hallow thy happiness
One u little more sentimental goes
well with tlowers or a plant:
fond thoughto and constant prayera I ocatter
Tree,
tllie flowera, along the pathway thou must
tread,
Grateful and glad If haply they may ohed
Some fragrance to refresh and comfort thee.
The last one, which Is by Tennyson,
Is beautiful inscribed In a book or to
go with a calendar:
Che time draws near the birth of Christ ;
Che moon is hid; the night is still i
Che Christmas bells from hill to hill
Hnswcr each other in the mist.
THE OLDEN MISTLETOE RITE.
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Damo Bumor Is tho mother of Mis
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ANG up the Clirlftmus stockings;
Leave not a dear one out,
And wake on Christmas morning
With ringing Bung and shout,
For In tho silent midnight
Shall Santa Claus appear
And crown with gifts of gladness
The lovn time of the year.
Hang up the baby's stocking.
The cunning llttlo elf
Is still too vi ry thin
To do It for herself.
And bang the mother's stocking,
Oh, very plnln in sight!
Some one must think for mother,
Or she'll forget It quite.
Jiang futher's sturdy stocking
Itlght here between tlio boys',
And give him books nnd pnpers,
As he gives tho children toys.
Let Santa t'laus be careful
About the politics,
For father has a consclonco
That to the right side sticks.
Hang up the old folks' stockings;
Hnng up tho llttlo girl's.
Dear grandma with her silver hnlr,
Sweet Flossy with her cuils,
Will both bo very happy
When dawns. In roseate cheer,
The merry Christmas morning,
Tho lovo time of the year.
Hthel Ilridges.
Origin of Present Use of the Classic
Plant.
Tlio drulds at Yuletldo used to cut
the mistletoe to place upon their altars
with elaborate ceremonies. Their name
for it was all heal or all healing.
There was a largo procession, headed
by the druldical priests, with bards
singing canticles and hymns; then a
herald preceded three drulds, fur
nished with implements for bovering
the sacred plant, then the prince or
chief of tho drulds, accompanied by
all his followers.
The chief mounted the oak and with
a golden knife detached the mistletoe
and presented It to tho priest, who re
ceived and bore away the branches
with great reverence. Two white bulls
were sacrificed during the rite.
On the first day of the new year the
branches aftur resting on the allars In
tho Interval were distributed among
tlio people as a sacred and holy plant,
tho druiri priest crying, "The mistle
toe for the New Year." Just when the
mistletoe became known as the "kiss
ing bush" Is not known.
An Owed to the Store.
Now tho mnlilon goes a-shopplng, tra la,
To get a present for her daddy, ia, pa,
But when cometh the New Year
A bill will then appear
To her dadiy for the pilee of gift, ha, ha'
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LAST night I went to call on Kulnlle,
On Kulalle, tlie fairest maid 1 know
(That is, excepting linugeno and Clare),
And as bur coming down I did await
I spied, low hanging from tho chandelier,
A sprig (5f brightsome holly, all aglow,
Which half concealed a bright, contrast
ing spray
Thick Jeweled with tho pearls of mistletoe
Thin suddenly resolvo lenped to my mind,
A wild resolvo and ono extremely bold
To wit, that though I'd known 'her but six
years,
If she should clianco benoath that chan
delier To pause, I should at once assert tho
right,
Tho ancient right of Joyous Christmas
tide.
And stilvo to kiss her.
Lo, tho maiden crime,
With wolcomo smllo nnd outstretched
gladding hand,
To whero I stood expectant. Sho ad
vanced Until, unconscious nnd serene, sho stood
Directly 'neath tho shining mistletoe,
And, though with trepidation In my heart,
I kopt my pledgu unto myself and did
The daring deed.
Sweet moments followed; then
While startled she sought rofugo In my
aims,
Hut btlef thu Joy, for then from under
neath A davenport her llttlo brother crawled
And cried: "Hay, sis, I told you so, you
know.
1 bet he'd bite. Pay up" Hut quick she
led
Him by tho ear unto tho door nnd out.
What did tho rascal monu? I do not
Know,
Nor do 1 care for such things I'm engaged.
An Unfortunate Oversight.
"HIwm mo!" said the thouKhtloB man,
"Isn't this unpleasant!
I huMn't bought my mother-ln-lnw
A Sim It- Chilstma prcm nt "
Your Christmas
Shopping Early
And do it where you can get what you want
We carry a full line of Staple and Fancy
Groceries. Yellowstone Canned Goods,
Dried Fruits, Christmas Candy and Nuts,
Olives, Pickles, Jams and Mince Meats.
Visit our Queensware department and get a
gift that will be useful as well as beautiful.
Dinner sets ranging in price from $7.50 to
$14.00 per hundred piece set. Glassware
and Kitchen Cutlery.
North Side Cash Grocery,
F. D. WESTENFELD, Prop.
Phone 244.
Stability, Efficiency and- Service
Jvo boon tho ivictor.s
in tho growth oV tho
First National Bank,
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XOUTll 1'L.A.TTJS, XKliKASlCA.
CA.P1TA.T AXl SUJZl'LUSi
One Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars.
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Dr$, tyidfield Infield
Phyalclnns anil Surncons.
WILMS J. ttBDFIKM), Surgeon.
JOK I). IlHDFlKLD, Physician.
OFFICE:
Physicians & Surgeons
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I'HONE C42.
Established In 1871.
Contractor and Builder.
Shop Corner Gth and Vino Streets
NORTH PLATTE, NEB.
R. D. Thomson.
Oldest Bank In Lincoln County
State Bank
North Platte, Nebr.
CAPITAL STOCK $100,000.00
We Solicit Your Duainasa.
DR. HARRY MITCHELL
GRADUATE DENTIST.
Telcphona Hod 4 605K Dcwcy St.
North Pin '.to. Nebraska.
Dr. D. C. Crocker.
Osteopathic Physician
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from horns to batteries we have
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SHERIFF'S SALfc.
Ily virtue of nn order of ealo issued from tbo
district court of Lincoln county, Nebraska,
upon ii decree, of foreclosure rendered in said
court wherein Frlti Ii. Wlcnlienr Is plalntlir. and
Hoy Surlier, et al nro defendants,
and to mo directed, 1 will on tho 10th day of
January 11)14. at 2 o'clock, p. m., at tho cast front
door of tlio court house in North I'lattc, Lincoln
county, Nebraska, sell at public auctloiv to tho
blithest bidder for cash to satisfy said
decree, interest and costs, tho following
described property to-wlt: Lot ono (1) In
lllock thirteen (13) in I'cnlston'a Addition to tho
city of North I'lnttn, Lincoln county, Nebraska.
Dated North I'lutte, Nob., December Hth, 11)13.
dD-5 A. J. Samhuuuy, Sheriff.
PRORATE NOTICK
In tho county court of Lincoln county, Ne
braska, December 2nd, 1013.
In tho matter of tho estate of William Shear,
deceased.
Notice It hereby Kiven, that the credltorn of
said deceased will meet tho administrator of salt
estate, beforo tho county JuuVo of Lincoln county,
Nebraska, ut tho county court room, In said county,
on the fitli day of January 1914, and on the 0th
day of July 1U14, at!) o'clock a, in., each day, for
the purpose of presenting their claims for exam
ination, adjustment and allowance. Six months
aro allowed for creditors to present their claims
and one year for tho administrator to settlo said
estate, from tho 23th day of December, 1013. A
copy of this order to bo published in tho North
I'lntto Tribune, u leual seml-weckly newspaper
printed in said county for four succobbIvu weeks
prior to Jan. 0, 1914.
dO-4 JOIKVGHANT,
County Judge
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NOTICK TO NON-HESIDENTS
MaifoK. Jones, U.W.Jones, her husband, C.
M. (jllmore, first and real name unknown, S. II.
Stnhr, II rat and real name uukuown, 1. Llpsky,
lirst and real name unknown, II. W. Jones and
M. K. Jones, his wife, lirst and real name un
known, II. L. Iliown, lirst anil real name
unknown, Thomas II. Hughes nnd Henry
Neverne, Defendants, will take notlcu that upon
the 31st day of October, 1013. Charles A. Htndy.
plalntlir, tiled his petition In tho Dlstilct Court of
Lincoln county, INcbiaskn, to linvo tho following
deeds cancelled and annulled and discharged of
record, to-wlt:
Warranty deal from ThoWs II. Hughes, to 8.
II. Stahr, acknowledged May 2. 1911, Illed for re
cord April Kith, 1011, in Hook "11-3," at page 418;
Quit claim deed from Henry Noverne, Blngle, to
Thomas II. Hughes, dated November 22nd, lull,
filed for record November 20th, 1912, recorded In
Hook "A-12, at i.ago 6S9: warranty deed from
C. At. flllmoro to Ii, W. Jones, dated January 4th,
1013,flled for record January 16th, 1913, recorded in
Hook "H-3" page filiO; warranty deed from II. W.
Jones and wife, M. K.Jones to I, LIpBky, dated
January 7th, 1913. filed for record January 10th,
1913, recordixl In Hook "11-3," nt page W0: war
ranty deed from Mario K. Jones to C. M. Gllmoro
dated Januaiy 27th, 1913, tiled for record Jan
uary 29th, 1013, recorded In Hook "H'3," page D7G;
Deed from I. Llpsky to Mario K. Jones dated
January 21th. 1013, tiled for record February 1st,
1013, recorded In Hook "H-5", page 37; warranty
deed from 8. II. Stnhr to C. M. Gllmoro dated
Mny 27th. 1012. tiled for lecord February fith. 1913.
recorded In Hook "H-3,", page 681; also mortgage
from C. M. Gllmoro to II. L. Hrown, dated Decem
ber 12th, 1912, nit.il for record .InnLary 13th, 1913,
recorded in Hook "41," pago 412, for the rcaBon
that all! of tho said deeds and mortgnges are a
cloud upon plaintiff's title and are null und void.
I'lalntlff aUo prays to havo tho tlllo iiilited In
snlil plalntlir free and clear of all of said deeds
and mortgages, nnd for such other und lurthcr
relief as may bo justuud equitable. He, the said
plalntifT, claiming to be the owner in fee slmplo of
of all of ths southwoBt quarter (SWM) of Bcctlon
thirty-three (33), lownihlp ten (10), north rango
thirty-two (32), west In Lincoln county,
Nehrnku,
You ond each of you nro required to answer
said petition on or before Monday, January 12th,
1914.
Dated tills 26th day of November, 1913.
CiiAiu.KH A. Heady,
Ily Muldoon fa Gibbs, his Attorneys.
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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT
COURT. FOR THE DISTRICT OF
NEURASKA, NORTH PLATTE
DIVISION
In the Mntter of Case No. 31
Charles L. Emmons, 1 in Bankruptcy
Bankrupt. Voluntary
) Potition
NOTICE OK FIRST MUKTING OF CREDITORS
To the creditors of Charles L. Emmons,
of North Platte, in tho county of
Lincoln and district aforesaid, a
bankrupt.
Notice is hereby given that on the
28th day of November, A. D., 1913, tho
said' Charles E. Emmons was duly ad
judicated bankrupt; and that the' first
meeting of his creditors will be held at
tho olfice of Walter V. Hoagland, Ref
oree in Bankruptcy, in North Platto, on
tho 20th day of December, A. D., 1913,
at 10 o'clock in the forenoon at which
time said creditors may attend, prove
their claims, nppoint a trustee, examine
tho bankrupt and transact such othor
busines as may properly como beforo
said meeting.
Dated at North Platto, Nt -ska,
December 9. 1913.
Walter V. Hoaiv
Referee m wccy