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NORTH PLATTE, NEB.,. MARCH 20, XOU.
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Local and Personal
Will Voselpka left lnat evening for
Omaha to attend tho meeting of the
Shriners.
For Rent Commercial hotel. Inquire
E. H. Evans. tf
W. H. McDonald went to Omaha last
night to attend n meeting of the
Shrine, of which ho is nn enthusiastic
member.
Mr. and Mrs. John Vernon left last
evening for Omaha whore they will at
tend the meeting of the Shriners that
is being held there this week.
City Property is changing hands
daily now. If you wish to sell or buy,
sec Temple.
Mrs. B. A. Cram nnd Mrs. W. A.
Skinner left yesterday morning for
Cozad where they will attend the con
vention of the Womans' Home Mission
ary society of the Mothodist church.
The meeting there is a large affair and
will be attended by a large delegations
from the churches of this district
Tho men's brotherhood of the Presby
terian church entertained the congrega
tion of the church at a social Wednes
day evening in the parlor3 of the
church. The evening was spent with
gamc3 and social converse and a pleas
ant evening was reported. A good
crowd attended and the entertainment
was furnished by the brotherhood men
At a late hour the men (assisted by the'
ladies) served nice refreshments.
Special for Saturday, March 21st,
Silk Petticoats, one lot best you ever
have seen at the price, for Saturday
sale $1.39. Another extra value will ha
sold Saturday at $1.69. Don't miss this
bargin. E. T. Tramp & Son.
Word has been received here an
nouncing the marriage of "Rosey"
Meyers and Miss Evelyn Daly, both
formerly or this city. They were
married last Saturday at Ogden, Utah,
and they will make their home there in
the future. Mr. Meyers was n resident
of thiB city for several years and was
employed at the Reese pantatorium.
Miss Daly was employed in the local
telephone office. Mr. Meyers now has
a position with the Union Pacific at
Ogden.
At the annual meeting of the ladies'
aid society of the Presbyterian church
Thursday aftei noon the following of
ficers were elected: President, Mrs. W.
E. Shuman; 1st vice-president, Mrs. M.
E. Crosby; 2nd vice-president, Mrs. J.
H. Poaev: snrntrirv nnrl trpnnnrar.
Mrs. F. N. Buchanan; ass't. secretary
and treasurer, fMra. Qra DoFord. Re
ports from vanoun committees were
read and they show a very satisfactory
year's work.
This is the time to insure. Insure
with Temple and get the best.
J. A. Calaba, one of the machinists
at the new round house, was run down
by an engine Tuesday afternoen and
sustained several painful injuries.. He
was walking along the tracks ohoad of
an engine and apparently didn't notice
that the engine was running on the
same track upon which ho was walking.
The engine struck him and knocked
him down, bruising him quite severeley.
No broken bones or severe injuries
were reported however. Luckily the
engine was running at a slow rate of
speed or his injuries might have been
more serious.
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Fine Program at Jefferson School.
Tho dedication program which -was
held yoaterday nfternoon at the JefTor
Bon school was largely attended and n
fina program was given. Tho program
of tho afternnoon, beginning at 1:30.
consisted of work of the Bchool pupils.
Shoy were dismissen about tho middle
of the afternoon and the remainder of
the day given over to tho older people.
In the afternoon addresses were given
by tho presidont of the board E. T.
Tramp, Architect Bert M. Reynolds,
A. F. Streitz and Supt. Wilson Tout.
In tho evening the dedication was
turned into a reception for everyone.
Tho building was open to inspection
and was brilliantly lighted. A largo
number of the citizens of the city at
tended and enjoyed a pleasant evening.
Music for tno occasion was furnished
by the high school orchestra and they
gave several good selections which wore
much enjoyed. Refreshments of punch
and wafers were served to the visiting
patrohs.
Order a Domestic vacuum cleaner
beforo spring house cleaning time.
Mrs. M. V. Mitchell, Phone Red 104.
Mrs. Chas. Herrod, who had been
visiting relatives at St. Louis for sov
oral weeks, returned to North Platto
Wednesday night.
Mrs. Mary Couden, who has been
spending tho winter in this city with
her sister. Mrs. C. S. Clinton, expects
to leave Sunday for her home in Michi
gan City.
Miss Hildegard Clinton will return to
Lincoln Sunday to resume her work in
the state university after spending a
week visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
C. S. Clinton.
H. G. Knowles, pastor of the Christ
ian church, returned Wednesday from
North Bend where he has been sevoral
weeks conducting special evangelistic
meetings. He reports tho meetings
very successful.
The Junior and Freshman basketball
teams of the high schoolJwill clash this
evening at the Lloyd opera house in a
battle for the inter-class championship
of the high school. Both toams are
playing good ball and the game prom
ises to be of interest. During tho lapse
of time between the halves, two of the
girls' teams, working under Miss
Welch, will take the floor for exhibition
Special for Saturday, March 21st,
Silk Petticoats, one lot best you ever
have fcppn nt. tho nn'co fnt Sntnrrla.r
solo $1.39. Another extra value will
be sold Saturday at $1.G9. Don't miss
this bargin. E. T. Tramp & Son.
"Dusty" Rhodes was arrested last
riiglifon 'the charge of impersonating
an officer upon complaint of a woman
who alleges he placed her under arrest
at tho depot yesterday. Rhodes gavo
bond for $100 for his appearance in
court.
A very choice line of trimmed hats
at $4.75 each, Saturday only, at the
Parlor Millinery.
Empress March. 21-22
Selig's Wild Animal drama. "The
Two Ordeals," "Adventures of" Kath
Ivn " This is tho sscnnil nf n enriuo nt
sensational wild "animal drama to be
tounct nt tniB tneutre every Friday and
Saturday. Get in touch with thitf great
story.
"Out in the Rain," Kalem Comedy.
5c matinee Saturday at 2:80. (
The garments you find displayed here are never
ordinary or common place styles. That's why the
most discriminating shopper usually finds here just
what she is are looking lor.
THIS IS A SPECIALTY STORE
supplying lo our customers models and styles that
are not duplicated elsewhere.
Style-Craft Siaits and Coats
are productions of the hesl foreign and domestic
models, fashioned of the smartest materials and lead
ing shades.
We cordiallv Invite you to come in and look
over all the season's newest things and get all the
newest ideas whether you are ready to buy or not.
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The Store of Fashion
Mass Meeting Nominates Ticket
Pursuant to n published call, about
160 citizens attended tho mass conven
tion held at the court houso lastovening
and nominated a city ticket. The meet
ing was a very harmonious one, nnd in
no instance was there a contest worthy
tho name. For members of the board
of education E. T Tramp and Edgar
Schiller, tho retiring members, were
nominated, without opposition. The
representatives from the four wnrds
then held separate caucuses and nom
inated candidates for councilmen. For
tho First ward Lovi Duke, who had
nlrendy been nominated by tho social
ists, was selected; for tho Second E.
W. Mann, who had previously filed his
petition, was nominated ns caniiidato ;
for tho Third ward Harry Porter, also
nominated by petition wbh selected;
nnd for the Fourh ward A. E.Bell, tho
socialist candidate was nominated.
Tho "wet" and "dry" issue did not
figuro. but thero seemed to be n pre
ponderance of "dry" men in the convention.
Two Weddings at Court House
Two marriages occurred yesterday
atternoon in tho ofllco or the county
juuKc-. mo nrst wus ueorge v. ljnng-i
lois. of Antigo, Wis., and Miss Fern
Perkins, of North Platte. Mr. Lang
lois is traveling representative of the
Singer Sowing Machine Company and
Miss Perkins has been local agent for
some time. Thov will make their homo
in Antigo.
Tho second couple was William H.
Griffith and Miss Carrie M. Lindsey,
both of Dickons. Mr. Griffith is a
young farmer of tho Dickens vicinity
and they will make their home on a
farm there.
Both couples were married by Judgo
Grant.
Charged With Impersonating an Officer
A case was filed yesterday in tho
county court entitled State of Ne
braska vs. Fred Cortzen, in which
Cortzen is charged with impersonating
tho.chief of police of this city and act
ing in that capacity without being duly
authorized to do so. The case was filed
by County Attorney George N. Gibbs
upon complaint of Chief of Police John
Frazer. Cortzen was arrested yes
terday and lodged in 'the county jail to
await trial. His hearing will probably
be held some time today.
For Sale.
Settings of eggs from pure bred
Barred Plymouth Rock chickens.
Blakenburg Bros, 1305 N. Locust St.
Phone Red 443 North Platto, Nob. 15-4
A son was bom on March 14th to
Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Ruick of Columbus,'
Ohio. Mrs. Ruick is a sister to Mrs.
A. J. Pushman of this citv.
C. J. Mayers, residing southwest of
Wellfleet, was in the city yesterday to
make final proof on his claim in that
vicinity. George Meyer drovo over in
his car and he and L. E. McCluro and
T. L. Baker were witnesses.
TO PROPERTY OWNERS.
You can get that empty dwelling
house rented without delay by listing
it with Buchanan & Patterson. They
have good demand and no vacant
property on their list. They also have
Rood demand for vacant lots nnrl
houses in the west end for buyers. 9-8
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Notice of City Convention.
A mass convention of the Republican
voetrs of the city of North Platte, Ne
braska, is hereby culled to meet at the
court house in North Pit tte on Satur
day, March, tho 31st nt 8 o'clock j. in.,
for tho purpose f noinit.utinjr four
candidates for councilmen; one from
each of the wards of the city. And
also two candidates for inembt-rs of
tho board of education. A'hR'h can
didates are to bo votpd for at the city
election April 7th, 1914
Tho voters of tho reKpectivo wards
Will meet in caucus separue,lyto select
their candidates for councilman nnd
will present the same to the convention
for ratification. '
AV. T. "Wilcox, Chairman.
Chas. McNamaka, Secy.
For Kent.
I have an 8 room modern house and
a ten room house nn the north side.
Close in and good propc-tiles.
Ci F. Temple, Agent
Mrs. Adelaide Rood, of Lincoln, or
ganizer and field worker for the Ne
braska W. C. T. U., is in the city and
will speak at the Presbyterian church
this evening, at the Baptist church
Sunday ovening, nnd will nddress a
mass meeting ut. the Christian church
Sunday afternoon Mrs Rood has been
identified with ttiis work for many
years, und is a fluent talker.
F. J. D1ENER & Co.
Heal Estate and Insurance.
Come and see us for town lots in
diirerent parts of tho city. Good in
vestments on easy teims. Houses for
sale and rent. We huve also good bar
gains in forms und ranches.
Cor. Front nnd Dewey Sts. upstnirp.
PUBLIC SALE
40 head of horses and mules on Sat
urday March 21, nt my barn on tho North
Side, four bJockB north of the depot.
12 head of good brood mares are
included in the lot, some in foal.
30 head of cattle, G milk cows fresh.
A credit of 8 months time will be
given on good security.
it R. L. Douglass.
Wanted!
Bones and Scrap Iron.
We pay $ JO per ton for Hones
and S3 to $4 per ton for scrap,
iron. We buy all kinds of junk
and hides and fur.
to us.
Urine them
L. LIPSHITZ,
Looks Livery Barn.
DAY SPECIALS!
Men's Spring Suits in Blue Serge, Brown and
Grey Worsteds and Cassimeres.
All this Spring's Models and excellent
values at $20.00.
Special for Saturday,
March 21st, Only,
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Brands of Canned Goods. None Better.
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A full Line of
Stapl
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At the Most Reasonable Prices.
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