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About The North Platte semi-weekly tribune. (North Platte, Neb.) 1895-1922 | View Entire Issue (Nov. 27, 1914)
. Br- i-iiriniAier hi a w; js-JwiujaL jw iwr jum jrn jmp vv ss - -Ras- - x M- l '' s When Christinas conies there are many of your friends yon wish to rememhea in some manner without insuring the obligation a gift implies. We have engraved greeting cards with appropriate holiday greeting and your name all in copper plate (same ascalling cards). These also have decorations in Holly and etc. with envelopes to match. As these are made to your order we can accept orders for only a few days more. See our window dis play of these articles. DlAUN?The Jeweler. Always something new for you Willi' JpBBF CITY AND COUNTY NEWS Miss Ruby Manuel, teacher in the local schools, left yesterday morning for Kearney to spend tho week end with her parents Glenn Lorrlmer and his new bride arrived in the city Thursday morning from tho west where they have been on 'a trip for tho past week. They will make their home here. Christian Science society Sunday 11 a. m. Subject "Ancient and Modern Necromancy. Alias JVSopmerlsm anl Hypnotism Denounced." Bunding , Loan building, room 25 'o preparation Is equal to Imperial Cream Lotion for chapped hands,. A full 4 ounce bottle 23c, at Stone's Drug Store. tf P..W. Sttton of Omaha, general re pair manager for tho Union Pacific company, arrived in the city Thurs day morning and spent Thanksgiving at tho home of Butler Buchanan. He also visited with J. H. Posey nil d fam ily. Local billiard hall owners ufe now remitting to the internal rvVenue col lector at Omaha tho flVe-dollar war tax assessed on each billiard or pool table. Cigar dealers are also required to pay a tax according to the number of cigars sold, Imd the saloons must place a tax Stamp on each bottle of wine sold. One saloon man in town estimated that the new tax will cost him one hundred dollars""a" year. The literary department of the Twentieth Century club observed guest day at the home of Mrs. J. .V. Payne Tuesday afternoop. A dozen 'or more guests were present. Roll call was answered by stating reasons for being thankful. Mrs. W. W. Cum mings had charge of the Magazine study, a review of "Janice Meredith" was given by Mrs. C. E. McLain, and Mrs. W. T. Crook contributed a vocal solo. Light refreshments were served. Mrs. Payne was assisted by Mrs. C B. McLain and Mrs. Frank Buchanan Mrs. Betsy Spafford, for thirty years a resident of tho Garfield table, leaves today for southern California to make her home with her daughter. The ever-optimistic W. J. Tilcy an nounces that he has located his goat which was advertised as lost some time ago. The quadruped is in quar antine for epizudi, lie states, and will probably be there for several monhs. Just received! 100 new children's dresses, latest styles, all sizes, val ues up to $6.00, special this weeks 98c, $1.98, $2.48 and $2.98. Come in and see them at BLOCK'S. Valley roads traversed by beet haulers and others with heavy loads have become unusually "chucky" since the hauling season has been on. As an example of the kind of loads being yanked along, Earl White the other day casually mentioned having pulled OVer 8.100 pounds of beets to tho O'Fallons dump in one load. Sutherland Free Lance. Members of the Rebekali' degree held a kensington and towel shower at, 'it.rf'HrtWio' IM TviifT. Alov TTonwIplf Mnn. day1 'ufterhoon, 'the shower being for1 the benefit; of the Odd Fellows homo at York. Many towels were showered, and the afternoon was pleasant so cially. Assisting Mrs. Fcnwick, were Mesdames Fred GInn, W. V. Hoag land, Gus Norton, A. J. Salisbury, E. J. Van Derhoof and Ora DeFord, Beautiful new silk crepo waists in all the leading shades; regular values up to $4.50. Special this week only $2.48. BLOCK'S Clarence Shaul, Claude Wilson and Misses Ruth and Irene VanCleavo left yesterday morning for tho Blg nell vicinity to spend tho day with Mr. and Mrs. Dick Banks on the Banks ranch. Mrs. Banks is a sister to the Van Cleave girls. Miss Esther Antoides, who teaches in the Brady high school, arrived in in the city yesterday morning to spend the week end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. J. Antoides. Yeomen Visit In Sutherland. A number of members of tho local homestead of tho Brotherhood of American Yeomen went to Sutherland In enrs Wednesday evening 'where they Initiated a large class Into tho home stead at that place. A class of ten candidates was Initiated and after tho initiation tho visitors from here were served with a line supper Dur ing the evening a nice program of mu sical numbers and readings was given and the jolly occasion ended with a general Jollification and with tho Virglnln reel and other relies of Ye Ohio Tymo mcrry-iunking. Among those who attended from hero were Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Tiley, Mr and Mrs C 11. Leinlnger, Mr. ond Mrs Frank Martin, Mr. and Mrs. Schwartz. Mr and Mrs. A. N. Durbln, Mrs C C Williams. Mrs. F. J Diennr and daughter Miss Lucrelia, S. M Souder Mrs. Lige Smith, Fred Peterson and Misses Margaret Craigie, Maude Ow ens, Esther Hummel, Helen Minshall, Mrs. T. J. Kerr and James W Elliott. Across Continent In Tnt-he Hours Tomorow a trip across tho continent will be made in twelve hours by auto mobiles. In some respects It will be a relay race( and yet an outgoing car will not wait for an incoming car, but some timo during the day cars will cover tho entire distance from New York to San Frnncisco. A car will run from Lexington to Gothenburg, a Gothenburg car will cover tho dis tance from that place to North Platte, Hendy & Ogier will send a car from hero to Sutherland, a Sutherland car will go to Paxton, and so on over the entire H400 miles of road some car will cover its particular stretch of road. Tho trip will be made over the des ignated Lincoln Highway and the ob ject is to advertise and create addition al interest in this transcontinental roadway. Burglars Busj Tuesdaj Night Several case of attempted burglary wero reported on the North Side Tues day night. The North Side barber shop was entered some time during the night and tho thief got away with several bottles of tonic and made a raid on tho cash drawer, but found noth ing. The North Side pharmacy re ports that some one tried to get into the store that night and battered up the key hole to such an extent that Mr. Baker could scarcely get the door open Wednesday morning. Several people also reported the loss of their Thanksgiving fowls in some unknown manner. Thieves got eight geese from Lew Treaster and feeveral pthers reported the loss of turkeys. For Rent G40 acres at GGc per acre; all good farming and hay land; 150 acres in dulttvation; good four room house; barn for 8 head horses, grainery 24x40 good well, 10 foot Sampson mill, ce ment cave 12x18, chicken house 12x15. G miles north of Wallace on C. B. & Q. 12 miles south of Sutherland on U. P. Ry. Address W. R. HARDING, 88t2 North Platte, Neb. NEW ERA OF EARNINGS The Platte Valley State Bank, while interested in the OUTCOME of the war, is far more interested in the INCOME of our farmers. For our farmers' opportunity is hero. Foodstuffs Ave raise will be in demand by nine fighting nations. So the Platte Valley State Bank and its friends are going through the unusual fall conditions with thor ough confidence that as business is sound in our land, opportunity will open up a "New Era of Earnings." OUT THEY GO! WKTtKlWlWlSOTa ANY LADIES' SUIT IN THE STORE AT . . .' . . a ; JDL afia sflL fc fe" & HraSJ52aMUU5Va5SiS3!2MK2 lgS3S55K5SrtKmg:g3mM&aM We are determined not to carry over one single suit, we therefore place on sole our entire stock of high class tailored suits consisting of the very newest FALL, 1914, MODELS made of Broadcloths, Poplins, Gaberdine and Serges in'fcll the leading shades as plum, Russian green, navy, copen and black. Sizes from 16 to 49. Do not overlook this opportunity to obtain the suit you want right now in the heart of the season at January prices. Only 69 suits left in stock. The earlier you come the better selections you will get. h V? $15.00 SUITS FOR $18.00 SUITS FOR $20.00 SUITS FOR . . . $25.00 SUITS FOR... Read These Prices: .... $7-50 $9.00 $10.00 $12.50 $27.50 SUITS FOR $30.00 SUITS ' FOR.. $35.00 SUITS FOR . $40.00 SUITS FOR. $13.75 $15.00 $17.50 $20.00 Remember this is no Fake Sale, no Luoky Buy nor Consignment Sale, it is a real Bona Fide Sale with the only honest intention to clean up our entire Stock of Suits, which as usal are marked in Plain figures. Just deduct One-Half oil' the Regular Pi ice and the Suit is Yours. ours For Honest allies Always, North Platte's only exclusive btore specializing in Ladies' Ready-to-Wear Apparel. MANY IN ATKNUANCK AT THANKSGIVING SIHtVUTS. ('rente Ncm Precinct. Upon petition of the residents of the northwest portion of the county, tho county commissioners have divided Clrdwood precinct and crented a new precinct. All that portion of tyie former Dirdwood precinct lying west of tho range line of rango thirty-three and north of tho North Platto river to the county lino will be known as Sprindalo precinct and as road dis trict No. 29, and tho territory east of rango thirty-three and west of the west lino of Rosedalo precinct will consti tute Ilirdwood precinct and road dis trict No. 2G. I'urs! Tins! Largest assortment of Furs In west ern Nebraska, now on sale at BLOCK'S. Sets $2.98 to $75. Over three hundred people wero in attendance at tho union Thanksgiving services held yeserday morning at tho Baptist church. The church was comfortably filled and the services were beautiful and Impressive. Tho services started at ten o'clock and lasted until after the hour of eleven Itev. J. C. Christie, of tho Presby terian church gave the address and took as his subject "The Beauty, Ben efits and Object of Being Thankful" He spoko for nearly three-quarters of an hour and brought out some very important facts. Music for the oc casion was furnished by the Baptist choir under the direction of Mrs (' II. Leinlnger. The feature of the mu sic was tho anthem "Jubilate Deo," by Dudley Buck. A voluntary offering was taken up at the services for the benefit of the Associated Charities and resulted very satisfactorily. A generous offering was received, many apparently for geting to bring their nickels and dime and substituting for them quarters half dollars and dollars. Mlsa Florenco Buck, of Gibbon, nnd Charles Adams, of Oninha, arrived in the city yesterday morning to visit for a few dayB with Ireno Wcstfall at the home of Dr nnd Mrs. W. F. Crook Notice. I am horo prepared to glvo les sons in elocution, In connection will tcncll English and Physical Culturo. Will coach plays on rcasoiuiblo tonus. ALMA SIIOUP. Phono Black 422. Platte Valley State Bank, "Home of Checking Accounts" North Platte - - Nebraska. Petition for Bridge Election Leo Lucoy is now circulating a po tilon asking the county commissioners to call an election i n tho voting pre cinct of Platte, recently formed, for the purpose of allowing the taxpayers to decide for or fernlsnst a bridgo of ce ment nnd stool across tho south rlvor just south of town on tho lmlf-scctlon line Tho cstlmnted cost of tho bridge Is placed nt $28,000 with tho usual state-aid features. Something over 1,000 feet of river la to bo bridged Sutherland Froo Lance. Public Please Take Notice. Wo, tho undersigned, have decided to placo our respectlvo LAUNDRIES on a CASH BASIS. As most of our accounts aro small wo find It Impos sibly to succeed and contlnuo the credit system. Thorcforo on nnd after December 1st 1911, ALL LAUNDRY MUST BE CASH DELIVERY. Signed: EDMUND DICKEY, Sanitary Laundry Wm. Adair, Owner, W A. SKINNEH, Mgr. North Plutto Laundry tf Money to LOAN I am now prepared to Loan you money on both farm and grazing lands. 89t2 D. E. MOIUtlLL. J All Ladles' Suits at Half Prlco nt BLOCK'S. Railroads and shippers are prepar ing to meet tho requirements of tho wur tax which wll go Into effect De cember 1. Tho law provides that every railroad and Hcamshlp or other carry ing company must issuo to shippers, bills of lading manifests, or other ovidenco of receipt and forwarling of each shipment. Tho shipper or his agent must attach to each bill of lad ing or manifest a ono cent stamp and must cancel tho stamp Tills provis ion nppllcs to shipments when boxed crated baled or unwrapped Ladles', Misses' nnd Children's i o.iin at Reduced Prices at BLOCK'S. Dr. Richardson, of North Platte, wu In Ilershoy Tuesday looking for a n-- ldonco in which to move his fainilj JIo intends to locato horo as soon an ho finds a placo in which to live. J. .W. Abbot returned from Omnh.i Monday wohoro ho went last week with his wifo who was operated upon at tho M. E. hospital. Ho reports Vrs Abbott as gaining faBtor and feeling better than sho has for years, even though sho had been oporated upon for a few days. HerHhcy Times. Jtcinurkiihlo Cure of Croup. "Last winter when my littlo boy had croup I got him a bottle of Cham berlain's Cough Remedy. I honestly bollovo it snved his life," writes Mrs Cook, Indiana, Pa "It cut tho phlegm and relieved his coughing spells H&$WftHRHHHH& I 91 - " '' '" .'. . ..-' l tL. '...- c I ;:'-''jWE:V!E"fiYSCR-',bR. '-"I H t "V H H m m.jm err'm lb H l!""ik. if t l A 1 ' . " Ei. Dim R.tXk J? H i' . .... , . 3i, ' n Jl am most grateful for what this remedy has done for liliu For salo by all dealers Sold by Rush Mercantile Co , North Platte Also by E. & W. Coker, Sutherland; Ganson & Ganson, Hcr3hey; Jens Sommers, Maxwell: Jno. Fredrickson, Brady