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TWENTY-NINTH YEAR.
NORTH PLATTE, NEB., MARCH 24, 1914.
No. 18
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Franchise Means Big
Investment of Money.
"If the peoplo approve Ordinanco 43
it means a total Investment of $150,000
in North Platte this year," snid Mr. E.
B. Perrigo, Ass't. General Manager of
the North Platte Electric Gompany,
who is in the city on business.
"It means a new deal all round. The
fact that North Platte has not had sat
isfactory experience with her public
utilities in recent years can havo no
bearing upon tho pending ordinance,
for our company means businoss and
will do for North Platte just what it
has done for Columbus, Nebraska, and
Aberdeen, S. D. Wo have photogra
phed our works in these cities and haye
placed the pictures in ouroflice window
on Dewey street. Our investment in
tnose cities is an earnest or what our
company intends to do in North Platte,
which is simply a justificiotion of our
hoavy investments in electric and gas
plants. Without tho approval of the
ordinanco tho investment cannot bo
made.
"Our company is now operating un
der the old contract which will expire
in something over 13 years. Yesterday
a man asked me why our company
seeks an extension of the contract to
25 years. The reason for this is self
evident. A short time contract would
not attract so largo an investment as
will be necessary to rebuild the electric
plant and install first class gas plant in
cpnjunction therewith. Any expert
will tell you that a gas plant, run inde
pendent , would not pay, but if built
and operated jointly with -tho electric
plant, it can be made to yield a small
profit for a few years, with the hope of
increasing suah profits ns tho city's
population grows. Very naturally tho
men who aro to put their money in this
enterprise want the dssurance that they
will be protected for a term of years,
and this is why Ordinance 43 is sub
mitted to the people. It is for them to
say whether they want to encourage
the investment of outside money in
in these important enterpriser.
"The building of these plants here
this coming summer means a largo
amount of work for North Platte's lab
oring men and mechanics. Preferenco
will, be given to the home people for
both labor and material. If this work
goes on North Platte should have the
best year she hns ever experienced.
Nothing inspires like the installation of
public utilities, something to make life
more enjoyable, convenient and less
costly. Tho new ordinance permits
the city to buy the plants nt
the end of ten, fifteen or twenty years,
if the people should then want to add
more public "ownership and manage
ment. Most liberal provisions have
been extended in that regard.
"From what I am told by many
here, I am confident that the ordinance
will be approved, because the people
are in favqr of encourageing such in
vestments. And then the women have
a vital interest in tho matter, for they
want to be provided with the conven
iences which gas in the household
affords. "Cook with gas" should bo
the slogan of the homemaker hero it as
is in the eastern cities. The outlook is
very favorable."
You Need No Guardian
when you take out a life insurance
policy in the great Mutual Life of New
York, whore dividends nearly pay
premium. Let Bratt & Goodman show
you.
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Two Up For Impersonating Officer.
Charles Rhodes, better known as
"Dusty" Rhodes, was arraigned Satur
day boforo Judgo Grant on tho charge.
of impersonating on officer. He entered
the plea of not guilty and his hearing
was continued until today and he was
released on bonds of $200 which were
furnished by Mr. Welsh. Rhodes was
arrested last week an complaint of a
woman who alleges that he arrested her
and later offered to protect hor. She
is a stranger in tho eity and did not
know tho police. She later reported
the incident to Chief of Polico Frazier
and Mr. Frazier filed the charges
against Rhodes. His hearing was set
for Saturday morning, but was contin
ued on account of the Goi"o case upon
which Judgo Grant appeared as attorney
for tho defense.
Fred Cortzen was up for trial Satur
day afternoon before Judge Grant in
the district court rooms on the same
chargo and was bound over to the dis
trict court. His bonds were fixed- at
$200 which ho was unable to furnish
and was remanded to jail. Two women
appeared against Cortzen and testified
that ho had posed as an officer before
them both. Ho evidently seems to have
a deep yearning to be an officor, as he
has applied several times for a place on
the city force. The women testifiod
that he showed them a star, but in the
court room he showed a badge which
he claims to have been wearing for
some time.
Celebrate Fortieth Anniversary.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Elliott, residing
at 421 East Second street, celebrated
their fortieth wedding anniversary
Saturday, March 21st, at their home.
The occasion was celebrated only by the
family and all three of the boys wero
homo for the occasion. The boys aro
Edward C, Fred Jr., and Ben G. Ed
ward is located in Madison, Wis.,
where ho is an Instructor in the univer
sity of Wisconsin. Fred, Jr , is located
in Omaha where he has a fine position
with- the McKeen Motor Works. Ben,
the youngest, is located at Oshkosh,
Wis., and is an instructor in the
mechanical engineering department of
the Wisconsin State University.
Mr. and Mrs. Elliott have been resi
dents of this city for the past thirty
fi e years. They came here from Eng
land and have continued to make their
home hero ever since landing. Their
wedding anniversary was very joyously
celebrated and their many friends here
will join in wishing them many more
years of wodded life.
Mrs. Wray Dies.
Mrs. Wv M. Wray of this city died
SutUrday"evening utll o'clock at her
home on West Sixth street, aged 87
years. Air. and Mrs. Wray have made
their home in this city for the past five
vears and during all that time Mrs.
Wray has bedn in poor health. Kidney
trouble and rheumatism are given as
the causes of her death.
Mrs. Wray leaves to mourn her death
a numbor of friends, her husband, who
is an elderly man and in poor health,
and one son who is a railroad fireman
out of St. Louis. The funeral will be
hold this afternoon at 2:30 from the
Methodist church, Rev. B. A. Cram
officiating.
For Sale
at bargain prices good homes, nice
vacant lots, farms, hay and other land.
Easy payments. See us before you
buy, Bratt & Goodman.
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Mrs, Viola M. Hodges
Sues For $23,050.00.
Suit was filed yesterday in tho district
against an mo saioon Keepers 01 mis ciiy , '
f . !.!- , 1 .. t.
cuargmg yiem wun naving soiu liquor
to tho late Sylvestor W. Hodges, hus
band of the plaintiff, causing his stato
of mind which led to his death by tak
ing carbolic acid. Tho following aro
named defendants in tho case: Fred
Waltcmath, Honry Waltemath, Peter
Mylnhder, Henry J. Rebhausen, Joseph
Spies, William Hoyso, Charles Whelan,
Win. H. C. Woodhurst, Fred Ginn,
James W. Dugan, A. E. Timmerman,
John C. Den, Illinois Surety Company,
Luko F. Haley, A. E. Huntington,
Francis Montague and A. O. Kockon.
Suit was filed on behalf of the widow
and the minor children of hers and of
tho deceased, and sho asks for judg
ment of $23,020. Attorneys Muldoon
and Gibbs appear on tho complaint for
the plaintiff.
Obituary.
Susan Elizabeth Piko was born Juno
9, 1845, at Stuben, Oneida County. N.
Y. Hero sho spent her childhood days.
After finishing her local education shr
attended Rome Academy, where she
was graduated with honors. At about
fifteen years of age she was born
again. This was the birth of the spirit.
To Susan Elizabeth Pike it was none
other than tho wonderful work of God.
It was vital, real, lasting. It sustained
her through the years of strong woman
hood, and in tho shadows of declining
years she was unafraid: Even at the
brink of the dark wator sho heard her
Master's voice "Fear not" and with a
smilo of serene confidence sho stepped
in.
On Oct. 16 18C7, she was united in
marriage to Olin 13. Frazier. To this
happy union threo children wero born
all of whom are living. Mrs. A. C.
Day of Palisade, Colo., Mrs. Dr. V.
Lucas of North Platte, and Mrs. Chas.
Hoffino of Cheyenne Wyoming.
In 1880 Mr. and Mrs. Frazier moved
to Cumming County, Nebr. Two years
later they moved to North Bend, Nebr.,
where they Jived for twenty years.
The multitude of expressions of sorrow
which havo been received from this
their old home, speak eloquently of
thair high esteem and respect in that
community.
Ten years Bgo they came to North
Platte. Here they have lived active use
ful lives among us, winning the highest
of praise, admiration and love. To know
either Mr. and Mrs. Frazier was to feel
that you had a friend, -
One year ngelat October, oh account
of failing health they came to make
their home with Dr. and Mrs. Lucas.
By request of Mrs. Frazier we mention
the kind and loving care given them by
Dr. and Mrs. Lucas during the hours
of affliction.
Little loss than a y ear ago Mr. Fra
zier passed on before. On January 29,
Mrs. Frazier underwent a serious oper
ation, from which she recovered. But
see seemed to have no desire to remain.
Hor interests were on the other side of
tho river. As tho in answer" to tho
prayer of her yearning heart for the
othor shore, her Lord gently came and
carried his reedemed child to the Home
Land on Wednesday morning, March
18th. Loving children and a host of
friends mourn her loss.
Choice resident lots in
the city. C. F. Temple.
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Local and Personal
The O. E. S. kensington will meet at
at the Masonic hall tomorrow afternoon.
Baldock & Son, the grocers, have
placed an order for a Ford delivery
car.
Tho Cotorio dancing club will hold a
dunce Friday evening in the K. P.
hall.
It is always best to insure your
property with Bratt & Goodman. f
B. T. Tramp & Son are installing a
new sanitary counter in tho grocery
deportment of thoir store this morning.
The men's brotherhood of the Metho
dist church will meet this evening at 8
o'clock at the home of tho president,
Wilson Tout. C21 West Third street. A
full attendance is desired nnd all men
aro urged to be present.
Friday and Saturday, March 27 and
28, arc special sale days at The
Leader. Nothing over $5.
Mrs. Sailor, .Milliner.
Ed Ocier has let the contract to
Eugeno Picard for tho orection of a
five room cottogo on the corner or
Dewey & D. streets. It is built for
renting.
Tho attendance at tho Elk's recrular
meeting was very large, and the mem
bers were entertained with addresses
by District Denutv Builor. of Omaha.
and Arthur McNamara of Oakland,
Calif., and mombers of the local lodge.
Refreshments were served.
Plenty of money on hand to heto
you build or buy . No delay.
Bratt & Goodman.
ThoX. L. Dress Form, tho nowost
most up-to-date dress form on the mar
ket, you can stick pins in, does not
crack or break, modeled to your figure
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teed, f rices reasonab o. Call and sea
our work. Phone Red 051. 221 W. 5th
street. ia-j
The Knichts of Columbus lodore has
, taken option on tho north 44 feot of
tho plot of ground betwoen the Keith
theatre and tho Hendy-Ogier garago
with theintontion of buying it in tho
near future on condition another busi
ness transaction is put through, Ono
of tho prominent business men of the
city has promised to toko tho remainder
of the plot and If he should do this
a now three-story business building will
bo erected on tho eighty-eight foot
frontage TheNots belong to Arthur
McNamnra who Is visiting here for a
few days from Oakland, Calif.
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The Printzess label inside the
collar of a Coat or Suit is ' a style
right guarantee. Behind it stands
the judgment of men who follow
keenly every change and develop
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know 'how best to express- them in
forms that will be pleasing to you;
that will be adaptable to your
requirements.
If it's a "Printzess you know
the material is right, for Printzess
Wool means all wool.
Every detail in the construction
of these garments is the work of a
master tailor and is subjected to re
peated examinations before it is
pronounced fit for your wearing.
The newest styles in Printzess'
are here waiting your inspection
your approval your purchase.
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Visit our garment, department It will, be
to show you these high-class garments.
ToNight at the Empress
Hear tho three Xylophonlsts at The
Empress tonight. This is n high-class
musical, playing tho latest classical and
rag-time music and comes highly rec
ommended by the press. All this in
connection with the following pictures
"Tho County Seat War." a two reel
special; "1,01)0 to 1," tho village sport;
"Skilley Buys a Hotel."
Eggs For Setting
Single Comb, Rhode Island Reds
Chickun. Ono of the niceBt pens in the
county. Setting of fifteen $1. Per 100
$5. Mis. Agnes T. Boyer 016, North
Adamo St. Phono Red 21 f
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He fas Saved ,V Hi Has Saved jST
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Thomas Peck, of Hastings, arrived in
tho city yesterday for a short vtolt with
friends.
The npppcaranco of Paul Armstrong's
play "The Deep Purple" ut tho
Keith March 28th is arousing no end
of interest, Without doubt this will
be tho ono big event of the soason
and indications aro now, before the date
is announcodthht the company will do
a record business.
Tno Baptist ladles will hold their
annual bazaar and supper Thursday
evening, April 2nd', in the basement of
the rhurch. Tho menu will be: Hot
roast beef, brown gravy, mashed po
tatoes, baked beans, white and brown
bread, pickles, and coffee.
about SAL..VET how it will rid
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