Jtorth
THIRTIETH YEAR.
NORTH PLATTE, NEB., FEBRUUARY 26, 1915.
No. 11
CLUDS AND SOCIETIES
Mrs. Harry Lamplugh lias boon con
fined to the house for somo time past
by Illness.
Fred Elliott wont to Omaha this
morning to visit his boii Fred and
family for a fow days..
Mrs. B. R. Fletcher, who has been
visiting In Kansas City for two months
is expected homo today.
B. C. "Wilson of Suthorlnnd arrived
In tho city yesterday to visit for a few
days -with his son, Deputy Sheriff Roy
Wilson.
Nick Chritos returned to his work
In tho local shops after having been
laid off for several days on nccount
of an injury.
Mrs. C. C. Walllngsford and baby
wero nblo to leavo tho Good Samaritan
hospital yesterday and return to
their homo In this city.
Miss Esther Ilummoll, -formerly em
ployed in tho Dixon Jewelry store, left
last night for a throo months' visit at
various points in Indiana with rela
tives. Yesterdiy was tho fifty-seventh
wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs.
D. II. Eyerly of Hershcy. Not many
couples aro privileged to live so many
years together. s
Charles Engman, who has been tak
ing medical treatment at tho Good
Samaritan hospital, will leavo that
institution today and return to his
homo in tho Brady vicinity.
Sunday evening at tho Methodist
church tho choir and tho Epworth
League will givo a musicalo in tho ab
sence of Rev. Cram wlio is visiting rel
atives in tho eastern part of tho state.
Miss Alico Sicman wlio has been at
tho J. R. Wertz home for the past three
weeks, returned Saturday evening to
near North Platte, wher,o she will take
charge of a case as nurse. Chappell
Register.
Harry Lute, living in the valley
north of Paxton. came down to attend
tho "Wilson salo Wednesday and pur
chased several mules. Mr. Luto will
put in 150 acrcB of sugar beets (this
season.
Tho Men's brotherhood of tho Luth
eran churcli will hold their regular
Lenten meeting this evening at tho
parish house. An interesting pro
gram has been prepared. A. T. Yost
will speak at tho meeting.
A special business meeting of tho
Tilllkum girls was held last evening
at tho homo of tho Misses Frater. "Af
ter tho business meeting tho evening
was spent socially and a nice lunch
was served.
Mr. and Mrs. Lochlol Johnson ar
arrived homo this morning from Chi
cago whore they wero called some time
ago by the death of their son. ' Miss
Erma Johnson, who accompanied them
remained for a visit with her bro.heer,
Dr. Johnson, formerly of this city.
Harry Pendergraff, at ono time, a
baseball pitcher of this city, 1s wanted
at Hastings, where for somo time he
has mado his homo. Three hundred
and bx dollars disappeared from the
safe and casa register of tho Roy Drew
saloon at Hastings and it is thought
Pendergraff has lntlmato knowledge
as to how tho money disappeared.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Turpie arrived
In town Saturday from Marengo, la.
where they wero married February iG
Mrs. Turpio waB formerly Miss Be
atrice Murphy, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. E. W, Murphy, and made her home
in North Platte during her early girl
hood days. Mr. and Mrs. Turpio will
make tholr homo on tho Turpio ranch
southeast of town.
"Tho Man on' tho Box" was shown
at tho Keith theatre last evening and
was attended by a largo crowd. At
tho first show tho house was packed
and a good sized crowd attended tho
second show. Many who attended
stated that they liked tho pictures
much bettor than tho play as they
wero moro complete. Tho vaudeville
company which has been playing all
week will closo their engagement to
morrow evening.
E. A. Frasher, a traveling salesman
ouUof Lincoln, sustained painful in
juries Wednesday as tho result of a
fall in a cabooso in which ho was rid
ing. Ho was treated hero by a com-
mJitGLAn of stoju:
IS RUX TO COVER
Last ovolng a man by tho name
of Hunt was arrested In this city by
Sheriff Salisbury on tho charge of
the burglary of tho Tramp dry goods
stord In January. Slnco tho burglary
of tho storo tho pollco hnd fallcdjto
find any truce of tho stolen goods or
of tho guilty party, but this week
"Butch" Trout ran down somo ovl-
donco which proved to havo somo
foundation,.
Tho ovldenco discovered was a part
of the goods which wero missing from
tho storo. These havo boon positively
Identified b Miss Conway who had pur
chased tho goods and had them sent by
pnrcol post shortly beforo th. store
was broken Into and tho goods taken.
About fourteen dollnrs' worth of tho
goods havo been rccovorcd but there
are still somo more.
Tho goods wero found In tho posses
sion of a woman by the nnmo of Gertie
Gerties. She has mado statements to
tho effect that on tho night of tho rob
bery two men brought somo goods to
her place and hid thorn under tho
house. They then left and after thoy
had gone she went out and took tho
goods. Tho men returned tho follow
ing day and when they wcro'unnblo
to locate tho goods thoy stepped into
vacant room in the same building
and sho heard them through a crack
in tho door discussing tho matter. Sho
hold tho goods until thoy wero recov
ered by the ofilcers.
Another man is implicated in tho
burglary and tho ofilcers hope to ap
prehend him soon.
Tho Tramp storo was broken Into
in January and several bolts of silk
wero taken. Entranco was gained by
breaking out the glass In the front
door, The robbery was not discovered
until tlie following morning when
Mr. Tramp came to work and he at
bnco notified the police but they
found nothing.
To the Citizens of North l'lntte.
Believing tho office of Water Com
mlssloncr Is ono in which politics.
cuts no flguro and should not, I takV
this method of nnnounclng that I ox-j
pect to- bo a candidate, by petition, Tor
tho ofllco of Wntor Commissioner nt
tho coming spring election in April. I
havo sorved'ono and one-half terms
as Water Commissioner during which
tlmo I havo tried to run tho onico to
tho best of my Judgment and ability
and to tho Interests of tho citizens
generally. As I will not havo tho tlmo
to clrculnto my petition personally, I
will placo copies of it in the hands of
two or moro young men who will clr
culalo It for me and I ask that all who
fool that- thoy can will sign tho peti
tion when presented to them and give
mo their support by voting for mo
nt tho spring election in April.
1112 HERSHEY S. WELCH.
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CITY AND COUNTY NEWS
President Threatens Embargo.
A Washington dispatch datedyostcr-
day says: "America may Joinf. with
hunger as an ally, to bring England
and Germany to their knees in the sub
marine warfare which threatens Unit
ed States commerce. Such was the
unconfirmed hint in official circles to
day. Tho sponsor for the suggestion
declared that the president wpuld lay
an nlr-tfght embargo oh all export
food stuffs to both tho allies and Ger
many unless all tno parties involved
in the disputo agree to America's de
mands. In this connection it was
pointed out that tho president had re
cently been urged strongly to tako
such stop regardless of tho war zone
situation. Mayor Mttchcl, of, New
York, and others claim It should bo
done for domestic reasons. Hence, it
could be applied on that pretext, with
out drawing the United States In tho
complication."
Shooting Tourney for Elks
A shooting tournament is being ar
ranged by Steward Smith for all Elks
who wish to enter. Davy Day and
Lorcn Sturges havo been chosen as
captains of the teams and tho sides
will soon bo chosen. Tho tournament
begins March 5th and all who havo not
entered beforo that tlmo will bo left
out.
In tho banquet room targets havo
been placed with a suitablo back stop
Tho shooting will bo with a .22 calibre
rifle and will bo on paper targets
which wil bo kept. Tho side having
tho low scoro wil banquet tho others
Tho score will bo kept similar to tho
United States army gallery shooting,
All shooters aro asked to leavo their
names with Steward Smith as soon as
possible so that the sides can be
chosen.
FOtt SALE OR EXCHANGE
Fine ten-room house. Full corner
lot, shade, Ideal locution, close in on
west Fourth street. Smaller rest
dence considcrct as part pay on cost
price and ensy terms. A rare chance
to secure an up-to-date homo.
lltl BKATT & GOODMAN.
Head Stones for Departed Old Soldiers
J. E. Evans, commander of tho local
G. A. R. post, received word yestorday
that a shipment of twenty head stones
for old soldiers had arrived. Theso
head stones aro furnished by tho gov
ornment and for tho old soldiers who
died and wero unablo to havo a head
stone placed at their grave. Thoy
Mrs. J. II. McKalo leaves shortly for
points In Kansas where-sho will visit
h'er parents and other, relatives and
frionds.
At tho roller rink Tuesday evening
Carl Larson defeated Dwalno Smith by
a lnp In tho mllo race. Tho mile was
skated In 2:40.
II. L. Thompson is recovering nice
ly nt the Nurse Brown Memorial hos
pital from an operation which was per
formed last week.
Mario and Eva Hoaglund nnd Georgo
and Marjorlo Russell will entertain
their Sunday school class at tho W. V.
Hoaglnnd rcsldenco this evening.
Mrs. B. F. Sailor returned this week
from a buying trip in tho cast where
she purchased spring stock for her
millinery store.
Joo Schntz left yesterday for Sidney
on a watch Inspection trip for tho Dix
oln Jewelry store. Ho returned last
evening and left this morning for
Kearney.
Tho following menu will bo served
at tho commercial dinner given by
tho Christian ladles Monday noon:
Chicken nnd noodles, mashed pota
toes and gravy, cold slaw, lima beans,
applo pie and cheeso, coffee. Prico 30c
Wanted A good girl. airs. John
Draft, 412 west Fourth street. Ilt2
Weather forecast for .North Platto
and vicinity: Rain or Bnow tonight
and Saturday; colder tonight. High
est temperature yesterday 40, a year
ago 41; lowest last night 29, a year
ago 2G.
Modern Woodmen and their wives
and Royal Neighbors and their hus
bands are cordially invited to attend
banquet und entertainment to be
given nt the K. P. hall Thursday even
ing March 4th at 8:00 o'clock, to be
given by tho Royal Neighbors.
For Rent 2 largo furnished rooms
for housekeeping. 514 East 3rd St.
Contrary to reports wo do not in
tend to sell tho pony If Jimmio is
fortunate enough to win it. Thanking
tho many friends for their continued
support In the cotnest, wo are,
Respectfully,
MR. and MRS. R. B. MULLER.
Tho Entro Nous club was entertained
at tho homo of Mrs. Carl Bonner Wed
nesday afternoon. Prizes wero won by
Mrs. Johnston and Mrs. Cover. After
a very enjoyable nftefrnoon a nlco
lunch wbb served. Tho club will meet
in two weeks with Mrs. Walter Eshol-man.
Signet Chapter No. 55, O. E. S. held
their regular meeting and put on tho
flower work yestorday evening. A
largo number attended and all enjoy
ed a pleasant evening. Tho floral
work waB very pretty. At tho closo
oftho ' Besslon refreshments wero
served.
Recoutly the members of tho local
Yeomen lodgo chose sides for a con
test with tho acquisition of new mem
bers tho object. Tho contest is now
closed and they report 78 new mem
bers as a result. Tho initiation is to
occur March 3rd, at which tlmo tho
North Platto degree team will bo horo
to put on tho work. On March 10th
tho losers, whoso leader Is Mrs. S. A.
Thoma, will banquet tho wlnnors
captained by Mrs. B. S. Gummore.
Sutherland Freo Lance.
Special Announcements
BY
PONY VOTE MERCHANTS
The Keith Theatre-
Will show a Famous Player's Feature
each Thursday nighl. Thursday, March
4th, will be
Carlyle Blackwell in "The Spitfire"
THE J. S. DAVIS AUTO COMPANY
Announces the following low prices on auto
mobile tires: 30x3 $9; 30x3 $11.G0; 32x
3 $13.35; 3-1x4 $14.90; 36x416 $27.50.
Pony Votes with All Purchases.
OUR NEW SritING SHOWING of goods will
arrive March 1st. See the latest styles
from tho eastern markets In Men's and
Boys' Clothing. Also furnishings. Pony
votes winh all purchases.
"THE MODEL" Clothing Store,"
J. B. McDonald, Prop.
nnnv nlivalnlnn Tlin tnnn was stand
. , , . ,,, wero procured by tho local G. A. R
Inn In nialn rf rim pnr nrflnnminrv 1
. , ... ,. . . 01,,1i post at a groat offort and after suvoral
to leaving it when tho train suddenly . ,
,..,.., ., ,. . , 5ws of corresponding. Tho graves
tt ' ..i i..n D .i .rtaf lit which thoy will bo placed aro scat
, ., ,, torod ovor dlfforent parts of tho county
and tho llgamonts of his arm woro '
TI . -, .. , !..,, the grontor part of them, howevor, bo-
torn. Ho struck his knqo nnd it was 7 ' .
... . , , ... . ,.., ,.,, ing in tho North Platto comotory.
also badly brntsejl. . Ills injuries will ,
probably confine him for a week or' For Sale A now harp aultablo for
moro. an automobllorL. Brilastlngs. 7tf
Card of Thanks.
Wo wish to thank tho friends and
nolghbors for tholr many kindnesses
shown during tho illness, and death of
our dear father, and for their many
Horal offorlngs, and especially to tho
flro dopartmont, T). of H Lady Mac
cabees' and Rebbkahs.
Signed: Mrs. John Jones, Mrs. Frank
Williams, Mrs. Phoba Erlckson, Mr.
Wlloy D. prano, Mrs. Blancho Small
wood, Mrs. May Bailor.
You get double Pony Votes on all back ac
counts paid here from now until the close
of the contest. Also 5 per cent discount
on paid in advance cards .which, are good
Xov face value here.
RUSH MERCANTIE COMPANY.
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DIXON, THE JEWELER
Announces the arrival of many new
and novel creations in Spring Jewel
ry. See our Coat Chains, Belt Chains,
151k Tooth Charms, new pins, barretts,
bar pins and Lingerie clasps.
DIXON THE JEWELER.
We wish to anounce that our spring stock
of Rugs and Lace Curtains and draperies
has arrived. We have positively the largest
stock of iloor coverings ever exhibited in
North Platte: 9x12 Axminsters $18 to $30;
9x12 Brussells $10 to $16.50; 9x12 Velvets
$1G to $25; 9x12 Wiltons $30 to $70; Com
plete stock of all sizes.
HOWE & MALONEY.
PIES 10 CENTS
Never Better, Never Cheaper. You can not
afford to bake pies when you ca n buy such
excellent pies for 10c each. We are also
headquarters for sweet cream and milk.
Guaranteed whipping cream.
Dickey's Confectionery
Phone 71
Gem Candy Co.
Phone 411
Our New Spring Stock
lias arrived and we invite you to visit our
store and inspect our goods. The very latest
styles and shades in all Ladies' Wearing Ap
parel fresh from the Eastern markets. It's a
pleasure. to show them. Call at our store,
BLOCK'S, Ladies' Outfitters.
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Early Garden Truck, Radishes, Young
Onions and Lettuce. All kinds of Fresh
anti Salt Fish for tho Lenten season. The
best on tho market.
CENTRAL MEAT MARKET),
J Fred Marti. Proprietor.
Easter will son bo hero and you will have
that new gown. A picture of yourself in
it will make an Easter remembrance- your
friends will appreciate. We make a spe
cialty oi Easter sittings.
RROOKS' STUDIO.
Located after July 1st over Rlncker's
and Stone's drug stores.
NORTH PLATTE DRUG CO.,
Successors to Schiller & Co.
The Recall Drug Stofo, Phone No. 4.
Nyal Drug Storo, Phono No. 8
The famous Rexall and Nyal RomedleSj
Sherwin-Williams and Heath & Mllllgan
PaintSj Eastman KddakB, Hess arid Con
key's Stock nnd Poultry Remedies, Toilet
Goods ajul Stationery. North Platte's Lead
ing Drug Stores. Perfect Drug Store Service.
COAXES LUMRER '& COAL CO.
You can buy Lumber and Building Ma
terial at the present time cheaper than
at any time in the last ten years.
Quality Roitcr Satisfaction Guaranteed.
From now until the cIobo of tho Pony
Contest we will give 25 extra pony votes for
every shirt in the finished bundle. Get busy
kids, nnd bring in the shirts.
DICKEY'S SANITARY LAUNDRY,
"Your Bosom Friend."
Try the Special Sunday Dinner at the
PALACE CAEE
Price only 35 cents. Cheaper than cooking
at home. The Palace Cafe, where every
thing tastes good. Good meals every day,
and short orders at all hours.
Word has been received that the Pony and
the Outfit, to be given away March 18th, will ar
rive today or tomorrow.
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