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About The North Platte semi-weekly tribune. (North Platte, Neb.) 1895-1922 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 23, 1913)
V I il 1 2 11 v i'll (J' i If 8'1 tmi IhF tv m i i M' 1 ' " I : sr I ' s" ' & Merry Christmas to All Extending our thanks for the largest Christmas patronaqe we have ever had, ive wish all a Merry Christmas. Clinton, The Jeweler. t : Local and Personal. Vic Halligan is homo from tho state university to spend tho holidays with his parents in this city. Miss Mabel Duko, who teaches in Columbus, is spending the Christmas vacation with her parents in this city County Commissioner D.B. White, of Horihey, arrived in tKo city to attend meeting of tho county board. K. R. Rhiley came down from Osh kosh last wcok and drove home a new Buick car which he purchased at the Davis garage. Mrs. Blanche Field left Saturday for Detroit, where she will make a pro tracted visit with hor mother and sisters. Horton Munger goes to Omaha to morrow night-to visit his parents for a few days. Mrs. Munger went down Sunday morning. A large number wcro out at the south Platte Sunday trying tho ice. They report the skating the best that it has b-'n for several years. J. C. Hoge, who has been doing en gineering work on tho Bird wood for tho Lincoln irrigation company, returned today to his homo in Lincoln to spend tho holidays with his parents. Tho Brady Vindicator says a petition is being circulated in that vicinity to have the people of the county vote on the question of ownership of county telephone lines, Tho petition is re ceiving many signatures. Jamos Smallwood. olovator operator ,at tho federal building, has been ap pointed a special peace ofllcer for that building to serve without pay. Should patrons or visitors to the building bo como unruly, they will find that JimT whoU a mighty'hliskyJJoy, will take them jn tow rfrcmiritly. Stability, Efficiency and Service Ifnvo boon tho Fuotors iit tho rvowth o tho First National Bank, -or- XOItTH 1L,TT1S, 'jV232I2ASA. CA JPITA.I AATD SUKF&USt One Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars. WHAT IS BETTER Than a nice Piano for Xmas? Special Inducement From now until Xmas we will sell you a $350 Piano for $248.75. $5 down and payments of $1.25 per week without interest.ond with privilege of exchange any time within a year from date of purchase, with the additional feature that should the signer of the contract die during the life of the contract, all further payments will be cancelled. Come in and see the Pianos. M. J. McFadden, of Keystone, was visiting friends in the city yesterday. Miss Lucile Wilcox, who attends school at Oberlin, Ohio, is home for tho holidays. Miss Clco Daniels, a teacher in the North Platte schools, left for her home today in Pueblo, Colo., to spend tho holidays. County Commission euRH. Springer of Brady, yesterday to meet with the county board of which he is chairman. Miss Florence Ryan, who attends school at Cheyenne, is spending tho Christmas vacation with her parents in this city. County Surveyor R. L. Cochran will leave tnis evening to 'spend Christmas with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Cockran of Brady. Mrs. Wm. Tanner, of Lexington, ar rived in tho city yesterday to spend the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. T. Redmond. Mr. Tanner will como tomorrow for a visit over Christmas day. For Sale Two Duroc Jersey male pigs. Thomas E. Doolittle, North Platte. R. F. D. No. 3. 9G-4 Word was received yesterday from County Superintendent Cleo R. Chap pell that she is gotting along very well but is still weak from loss of blood. Her throat is healed and is giving hor no more trouble. She does not excect to return until after tho first of tho year. Emil Voseipkn, Cree Dionor and Mr. and Mrs. W. .T. Tiloy went to Staple top Thursday evening where they initi ated a large class into the Yeomen lodgo. Officers for tho year were elected and a public installation of oflkers will bo held on tho evening of January 22d. At that timo a large number from hero will go over to assist in the entertainment. Postmaster Springer Removed from Office Postmaster E. II. Springer, of Brady, hoj been aBked by the first assistant postmnster general to be ready to turn that office over as soon as his successor is appointed and qualifies. This action follows, a fight made against Mr. Springer by Urady dem crats, and grows out of Springer's appointment as county commmissioncr, an appointment that was not satisfac tory to them.. It is said that all kinds of charges were preferred against Mr. Springer as postmaster, and ns a result of these charges an inspector was sent to Brady, who made a thorough investigation. He found that the conduct of the office was gilt-edged, that Mr. Springer was a most efficient official, and that ninety-five per cent of the patrons of the office were well pleased with his administration of the office. 3 But there was a technical point could Mr. Springer serve as county commissioner and postmaster at onejand the same time? The inspector reported the administration of the office good; but the fact that Mr. Springer was serving as county com missioner was regarded by the depart ment as course for removal. The fact that Mr. Springer served as commis sioner in no way interferred with the efficiency of tho office; ho employed a competent deputy, and the business went along in tho satisfactory manner when ho was absent as when he was present. And further, Mr. Springer was never away from the office moro than two days at any one timo. However, the loss of the office . is not worrying Mr. Springer; tho salary is notja munificent one and he will un doubtedly make more money by giving his time and attention toother matters. The working force at the postoffice is overwhelmed with work on account of the rush of business created by the near approach of Christmas. Yesterday there were several hundred incoming packages, and in order to have thern delivered as promtly as possible, Post master Davis secured two automobiles yesterday afternoon to assist in the deliver. The nutos will be used again today and tomorrow. Tho shop safety committee of the Union Pacific met yesterday afternoon in the offico of District Foreman Mc Graw to discuss plans for bettering the conditions in the local shops and suggest improvements along the line. Several recomondationa wero made and will , bo taken up with the Omaha office. In tho competitive drill of tho hicrh school cadets Friday afternoon the medal was won by Thurston Woodhurst, of the Freshman class. This is the first time tho medal has been awarded this season, and is tho second time the coveted honor has been won by a Freshman. Last week's bowling scores were as follows: First division, Bill Shelrpan, 237, B. Esheman 599 in three games; second division, H. woolton, 565 in three games, B. Miltonberger, 242; third division, M. Cross, 457 in three games, Slam Howes, 201. The best and cheapest insurance policy issued, either against fire or life is written by Bratt & Goodman . A motor-driven Dutch windmill ap peared in tho show window of tho elec tric light offico yesterday. Tho device is built of small advertising cartons and is very clover in its make up. Licenso to wed was granted yester day in the county judgo's offico to Charlys E. Cornfield ago 24, and Miss Clara A. Bellamy, age 20, both of Max well. For Rent'-Small house in tho west end of town. Belongs to the Ruddy es tate. Inquire of E. H. Evans, Admin istrator, tf v The case of Anna I Hanson vs.. A. W. Raymond was called for yesterday in tho county court and was continuod over by tho request of tho parties. Christmas Make your bath room luxuries such as Glass Towel Shelves 4 Crystal Towel Bars Opalite Towel Bers Nickel Towel Bars Tumbler Holders Tooth Brush Holders Bath Seats Mirrors and many other bath room assessories sold by R. F. STUART, 610 Pine St. Phone 69. (P'jf Jft JJ Jjm Jf Jf JJU .y. Jw "& nn.nnnn. . ,., MmMm. . - . 'y;iviM k i:o uuuu i aunu a What 25c will buy 2? Knit Ties and Lace Collars. Ef Windsor Ties and Jabots. ? Geneva Silk Hose, white, & tan and black. S Handkerchiefs, fancy linens r, and batistes. TF Ruchenig, every color. r. Dainty new Itiuhons, plain and Persians. Hat Pin Holders. 2 Pin Cushions, dainty designs c and colors. t Ladies' Gorset Cover, won- g derful at the price. g Turkish Towels, best on L earth. X Gloves and Mitts, very use- m ful gifts. T j? This is only a small list No matter what price you appreciated. :'s the . T. Tram Dr, Claude Selby, who is taking work In Chicago, arrived in the city Sunday evening to spend the Christmas vacition with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Selby. The Omaha Sunday Bee contained this item: "The local Mitchell company has closed a deal with the J. S. Davis company of North Platte for tho agency of the Mitchell car in Western Ne braska and fifty cars have been ordered. A bund of "hundred and eightyjone antelope have been feeding for the past week a few miles southwest of Sidney. A bunch of elk are also feed ing in the valley east of Potter. These animals have been driven down from tho mountains by the deep snow. They are rapidly eating up the hay stacks in the valley, but dnder the law they cannot be killed. Those who pay considerable attention to looking after the more unfortunate peoplo of the city say that there is considerable destitution copsiderable more than usual and that the condi tions will grow worse as the winter ad vances. As pointed out in these columns a week ago, there are a groat many more unemployed men with families in North Platte than ever before, and at least some of thorn will need assistance before work opens in the spring. A committee of tho Twentieth Ceutury Club will do all they can to prevent suffering, but they need contributions of money. Those who desire to aid in the work can leave their contribution with Miss Annie Kramph tit the First National bank. Suggestions, beautiful with neceesary .' Opalite Towel Shelves w Jp Jf Jf 5 vj -ft Jjf ? ft IB HKU J .ill I10lli J Vbf WWSu&VLAKJ A AA HBW THE STORE THAT HAS FIRST-CLASS MERCHANDISE What 50c will buy Hose, best quality, all colors. Beautiful Linen Towels and Centerpieces. Traveling Sets that are fine. They are waterproof. Linen Handkerchiefs, extra ordinary values. Children's Auto Hoods. Everything in the Royal Society' Packages. Bath Towels, beautiful large towels, with blue and white borders. Baby Blankets, in the pink and blue. Sweaters for Children are much abpreciated gifts. Fancy Scarf Pins. of the useful and beautiful glfrsjhat wish to pay you will always find Place to Find Santa Clans. 34j44.$44'44'4sv Arthur May, of Gothenburg, was in the city Sunday visiting friends. He returned home yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Hogg, of Paxton, are expected to arrive Wednesday to spend Xmas with tho' latter's mother, Mrs. Craigie. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Fronk returned Sunday to their home in Sidney after a visit of a few days with relatives in tho city. Christmas Delicacies. ij We have assembled at qur store, the finest line of Christmas fixings 'obtainable, such as Candied Lemon, Orange and Citron, Dried Currants, Seedless Raisins, Imported Figs and Dates, Fresh Oysters, Celery, Confectionery. Special Prices on Candy and Nuts to teachers. We carry the most complete line of Queens ware in the city. We have latest patterns in Din ner Ware, ranging in price from $8.00 to 45.00 per 100-piece set. Buy your Christmas goods early as it insures better selections and more efficient service. Rush Mercantile Co. AUTO SUPPLIES K& "T y S "i" JV ! S J tCnt tim What n will buy Neck Tie Sets for Jlcn, all $L colors. J ? Corset covers oeautiiuiiy -n trimmed with lace and rib bons. 45 Night Gowns, fancy muslin, i also the warm outing ones. Ladies' Knit Petticoats, grey r with the fancy staipes. T5 Ladies' Caps and Hoods in 2 the knit for warmth. They 7 can't be beat. Fancy Barrettes, with guar- 4 anteed settings. 2 Guaranteed Leather Hand & Bags- 42 Ladies' Waists, we can offer w- good values in Waists at $1 iJL. prices. 5 V we can show you this week. ; hundreds of gifts that are Ira Russell, who attends the state university, is spending the holidays with parents in this city. Mrs.i F. J. Dentler and daughter Ernai of Penver, are expected tomor row ,to visit through Christmas with Mr. and Mrs, jW. WV Hogg. Mrs. Robert? Lannin and daughter, of Grand Island, arrived in the city Saturday to visit over Xmas with Mrs. Emma Lannin. If We Cannot Serve You with auto supplies, nobody can. b or there is nothing needed by car or owner that is not to bo had hero. From tires to tools, from lamps to license number tags, from horns to batteries wo -havo just what you want when you want it. Uetter beat our address in mind. p & Son tm J. S. Davis Aut Co.j; i" ROBERT R. DICKEY