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Stata Historical Sccleh mi Witshh f&tibttw 4,f4''l'4''' TWENTY-NINTH YEAR. NORTH PLATTE, NEB., APRIL 17, 1914. No. 25 Jtorift & Local and Personal A son was born yesterday to Sir. and Mrs. A. H. .Ferroll of South Maple street. Miss Mnyme Pizer left the first of the week for Grand Island to spend several days visiting friends. For classy garments at moderate E rices you must see our line before uying. Block's. For Sale 8 room house and half block of ground on East Sixth street. House modern except heat; gasoline lighted and has basement. A number of small fruit troes on ground. E. E. Moody, 1301 East Sixth street. Weather forecast for North Platte and vicinity: Cloudy and cooler tonight probably rain; Saturday generally fair. Fresh to strong breezes. Highest tem perature ye3terday 82, a year ago 80; lowest last night 50, a year ago 45. Vaudeville at The Empress Friday and Saturday evenings. Grand Secretatary I. P. Gago of Fremont, of the Nebraska Grand Lodge I. 0. 0. F., arrived in tho city last evening and visited the local organiza tion and gave a nice talk. He left this morning for Paxton to visit the lodge at that place. The ladies of the Episcopal guild will serve a 25 cent supper Tuesday, April 21st, at the parish house. Following is tho menu: Roast pork and brown gravy mashed potatoes, baked beans, brown bread, cabbago salad, jelley, bread and butter, cake and code a. Supper will be served from 5:30 until 7:30. Fancy work on sale all afternoon. Prof. Henri Deschamps, of Chicago, is in this city for a few days and will give a series of lectures on child study and Pedagogical Anthropology. Prof. Deschamps is a deep student and has a message foreveryone He is lecturing every afternoon in tho high school aud itorium this week. Tuesday evening he gave an address before tho Twentieth Century Club. New goods arriving daily, positively the largest selection in the city and the lowest prices at Block's. The fire department was called out last evening to the 300 block on South Maple to put out another fire in a sweet zlover patch. The fire was same place that it was Wednesday night and how it was started is not known unless it was not entirely put out the night bolore. VI his is the iourth time too department has been called to that place in the past few weeks. The pile of hay and all the grounds around were ..thoroughly drenched last evening and there is littlo danger from a fire in that place again. With thet strong wind that was blowing at Che time of fire there was grave danger of a serious fire. Notice. The city will not hanl away any rub bish or trash thrown in streets or alleys after Saturday, April 11th. Any person doing so will be held ac countable under the ordinance of the city pertaining thereto. Vfr B. Salisbury, Street Commissioner, lEMUHWilW lEWMHUi H "h'i1 W I'Wi "Mi I ,t '' IB W I I 'If Mil MW 'WMfflilWi i Just Received Another So Q o. i I mW $8.80, $12.5 JV f Kr:. JL-JtmUi.BJmUJ U ffirKMCTBBnHPSg Public Playground Meeting. A mooting to consider the advisability of forming a Public Playground Asso ciation for tho purposo of establishing a properly supervised public play ground in North Platte to be used dur ing the summer of 1914 will bo held at conrt house Tnesday evening April 21st at 8 o'clock. We have an opportunity of securing an unusually well qualified physiaai director who is closely in touch with the needs of North Platto and it la urgontly requested that every man and woman in North Platte who is inter ested in the welfare of the children of the city meke an effort to bo present at this meeting. Annie C. Kramph, Temporary Chairman, Civic Dept. Twentieth Century Club. A special three weeks evangelistic meeting will begin at the Methodist church Sunday to be conducted by Dr. Wharton, of the independent congre gation of Lincoln. Dr. Wharton i3 a man of exceptional nbility and brings a strong message, especially to young people. His w"rk in Lincoln is among the club men and he holds services every Sunday at the Oliver theatre and has a large congregation of the club men. The meetings will continue for at least three weeks and a special song sorvioe will' be a feature of each even ing. Ray Hougland. residing north of Sutherland, was brought to the North Platte general hospital Wednesday evening to receive medical treatment for a broken leg. He broke his leg last week and did not havo it attended to and it is now giving him considerable trouble. Ho was riding a horse and started to get off quickly and in doing so ho twisted his knee so as to break one of the bones in his leg. Surveyors urrived this week for the purposo of surveying for the side tracks at Hoagland. The case to com pel the railroad to build a siding at that place was fought for over a year be fore the state railway commission by Attorney W. V. Hoagland and the dc cision was handed down from the su preme court in February compelling them to build. Tennis rackets, balls and nets at Rinckor Book & Drug Co., Blue Front. The Club Nevitn was very pleasantly entertained last Wednesday afternoon at the homo of Mrs. E. L. Robinson. The afternoon was spent in contests and kensington and prizes were won in the contests by Mesdames Snyder, J oder, Koken, and Lierk. Refreshments were served. ' Christian Science service 11:00 am. Subject "Doctrine of Atonement." Sunday school 12 m. K. P. Hall, Dewey street. Presbyterian Church. The Rev. R. N. Houseman, Educa tional Superintendent of Nebraska Presbyterian Sunday Schools, will oc cupy the pulpit in the Presbyterian church next Sunday morning and oven ing. We will also hold a conference of Sunday school teachers and officers at 3:00 p. m. Shipment of New The daily express shipments we have been receiving all .this veelv enables us now to meet all your requirements in spring ap parel. At no time this season have we presented such liberal assbrtment to choose from as we are showing now. Striking new styles which are correct in every detail and the values absolutely the best obtainable. Ladies' Suits New Coats large assortment of handsome Silk Cloth Coats from $7.00 up New Wash Dresses made of flowered crepe, ratine, linen and novelty tub dresses, from $3.00 up AH Alterations Free of .........ij-j -"'"','',tr?l7Sfifi?irj!SirST??Sra PifwTFwiiit V Ladies' Outfitting Local and Personal Six feet of music aud five feet of words nt the Empress this evening and Saturday evening. Wanted Competent girl for house work. Inquire 412 West Peter Paul, of the Maxwell general Fourth. section, was In town yesterday making proof on his homestead. He was accompanied by John Nugent. Spaulding's base ball goods. Rincker Book & Drug Co., Blu Front. T. J. Belcher, of this city, i$ mov ing with his family this week to Green River, Wyo., whore they will make their home in the future. Mrs. Harry Dixon, returned this morning from Denver where she was called last week by the serious illness and death of her mother, Mrs. Horace Austin. For Rent Five room flat over Huff man's cigar store. Inquiro at store. Mrs. H. M. Grimes and Mrs. J. J. Halligan gave a pre-miptial dinner party last evening in favor of Miss Alice Wilcox and Walter O'Connor at the Grimes' home. Plates were laid for twelve. The estate matter of the late Susan B. Frasar was up in the county court yesterday afternoon lor appointment of executor of the will and J. Q. Wilj, cox, who was named in the will was appointed ns executor. The Catholic Girls' club will meet this evening at tho 'home of Miss Ethel "McWilliams and give a plate shower for Miss Anseline Horrod who is to be married next week to Michael Mc Fadden. R. F. Stuart, the plumber, was thrown from his wagon yeateadav in n collision with an nuto delivery truck and suffered severo bruises. The horse attached tp his wagon started on a run and succeeded in pretty badly wrecking the vehicle. For the first fifteen days of this motHh 4,497 pieces of parcels post mail was handled at the local postoffice, of this number 3,965 was incoming . ..J 5i!2 outgoing. Postmaster Davis be'. eves that the total number of incoming parcels for the yenr 1914 will exceed one hundred thousand. Complaint was filed in court yester day by County Attorney McDermott, of Buffalo county, against Dr. Morie. Ames, charging her with fratricide. The doctor appeared in court and en tered a plea of not guilty. The case is sot for hfinrinrr Mav 21st. This the Emma Grieve case thathaa boon hang-v ing fire for a number of months. , The Mutual Building & Loan As sociation has plenty or money on hand to close loans promptly and are in the market for desirable City Loans. By doing business with this home associa tion, borrowers can save $300.00 or more in the payment of each $1000.00 hnrrnwed over comnetine Building & 'Loan Assorttions. and up. and Charge Store Mm&W w Hi m i Get a Printzess Coat V HHHHHHeffi q: I y4 y l- VwimV" v;1 1 11 IfflOlif :9 i Mill .p ff3 T. -- 20th Century Club Re-Elects Old Officers. The general meeting of the Twentieth Century club was held Tuesday even ing at the library building for the pur pose of making tho yearly reports and electing officers for the coming year. Thq club has been organized less than a year but this was the end of the fiscal year and the work was closed up for the time it has been organized. Some very good reports were sub mitted by the different departments and they show an active work on tho part of all the members. After the re ports were read and approved tho members enjoyed a nice lecture by Prof. Henri Deschamps on the subject, "Child Study:" The address was very good and contained much of vital inter est to the club workers. Following are the officers for the coming year: President, Mrs. J. G. Heeler; vice-president, Annn Kramph; recording secretajy, Mrs. W. F. Crook; corresponding secratury, Miss Laura Murrav: treusurer. Mrs. Frank Buch anan. Mrs. Heeler and Miss Kramph 1 were uppomteu as ueiegaies 10 me national convention which will be held in Chicago in June, and Mrs. Dent and Mrs. Halligan wero appointed alter nates. The following reports were submitted: Civic department, Mrs. Halligan, chair man; Music department, Mrs. E. W. Crane, chairman; Domestic science de partment, Mrs. M. 10. Scott, chairman literarv department, Mrs. W. W. Cumming. STI.I , nfaii- i.i ... . .Ill For Rent Five, room Hat over Huff man's cigar store. Inquire at store. 23-2 Councilman Frank Martin barely es caped a serious accident Tuesday after noon in front of the Platte Valley bank when he ran into a telephone pole with his Ford car. He was driving at a slow rate of speed or the accident would have been sarious. Mnrtin was driving up tho street and at tho cornor met two teams, no nuompieu u get around them, but ran into the beer wagon. Ho did not strike it squarely amino damage was done to it. In try ing to steor away from both the wagons he rnn into a telophone polo. No ser imiH dnmairo was done but the crank on I the car was bent nnd ono of the fenders wus torn up some, jio bii-uck mu jiuiu hard ynouirh to loo3on it sothat it will need resetting. A compass tells the truth. Call and see what it shows about distances of lots from center of town. Hollman &. Sebastian, Agents for Taylor's and Graceland Additions. Attorneys W. V. and J. S. Hoagland returned Wednesday evening from Oandv where thuy attended the term - of district court this week. f: Ei. jn They Are Going at the Very Lowest Prices Investigate. Where economy walk hand in hand with style "ami quality as it does here, surely it is folly not to be wise. We have the correct and wearable styles of the season and no store anywhere equalling the remarkable values shown in Prinfzess Suits and Coats Ono lot of Suits regular $7.50 val- q ties, best stylos p0 $10 Coats and Suits, good stylea, n best colors oO Coats and Suits, some stunning gar ments, lined with beat quality q ry lining, $15 values go nt 9 1 All tho $18.50 gnrments, best colors and workmanship ever shown in garments at this price, nre now to at OA be sold at M4.0U Tho most beautiful garments in Coats nnd Suits. Best tailoring, all silk Coats, appropriate for street an evon ingwear. Regular pricq $22.50 flQ now nt 2) 1 0 Surely this will, mean a great saving for you. Take advantage of these prices. They are The Printzess garments, and to wear a Printzess Garment means dis tinction in dress. Remember it is a bargain in deed to secure a Printzess Suit or Coat at these rediculously low prices. . V. TRAMP Tho case of the State of Nebraska vs. Mrs. Bertha Warner was up for hearing Wednesday afternoon in tho justice court, of I. L. Miltonberger. The case was for brooking an assault and tho charges wero preferred by Mrs. Jessie Parkhurst. The case was dis missed on tho court's decision that the evidence was not sufficient. Mrs. Warner wns put under peace bonds some time ago in Justice Sullivan's court and the complaining witness in tends to start a case in that court for the forfeiting of tho bonds of tho .grounds of a breach of the peace.( The little duughter of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Moody on West Eleventh street, is reported sick with scnrlot fover. The house was quarantined yesterday by Chief of Polico Frazier "The Battle In Fjve This picture commands your lory's greatest repeater. The traction ever produced. All The shown. All the Generals and Officers clearly portrayed. Abraham Lincoln's Address to the People is worth all your time. This picture has keep thousands of people in line to see it. Shown to 500,000 people in the city ol Denver alone. This attraction comes to you at a high price und com mands the same all over. But it's the best and The Pat will always exhibit such. When you see this picture you will start with the story and see it to the limsli. Show in Afternoon and Evening Matinee Starts at 2:30 p. Evening Performance, 5c to Children. Adults 20c DON'T FORGET THE DATE. n or Suit! .-J "Mutt and Jeff in Panama" last night drew a record breaking crowd nt the Keith last evening. Not only was every seat sold, but 150 fifty cent tic kets for standing room were sold. Tho company seemed to please the audfence immensely. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Judd left yes terday morning for their home in Grand Island uftcr spending a short time in this city visiting friends. They are out for a trip in their car and stopped here to visit. Mr. Judd is proprietor of the Gold Cure Institute at Grand Island. ., Money to loan on real estate, either long time straight loan or out of our State Building & Loan Association. Come and see Bratt & Goodman. Friday and Saturday of Gettysburg" Parts attention and interest. His most monstrous patriotic at; the details of this great event Friday and Saturday m. 10c for Everybody. I'ff-'fll1 Km lffc3 yp O N V