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About The North Platte semi-weekly tribune. (North Platte, Neb.) 1895-1922 | View Entire Issue (April 16, 1915)
THIRTIETH YEAR. NORTH PLATTE, NEB., APRIL 16, 1915. No. 25 LOCAL AM) l'EESQyAL For Sale Brown Leghorn hens GO cents. Phono Black 575. Mrs. Q. H. Smith Is reported qulto ill at her homo on south Pino. Mr. and Mrs. Clarcnco Tollofscn, of Sutherland, motored down yesterday for a short visit. Dr W. P. Crook left last evening for Omaha to spend a few days on pro fessional business. Wanted Girl for general houso-i work. Inqulro Mrs. Chas. Ilerrod, 704 west Fourth street. 25-2 Bert Newman of Brady, was visiting fronds and transacting business in tho city yesterday. Mrs. J. J. McGraw left Wednesday evening for Paxton to spend several days visiting relatives. Tho Stovens ranch north of town was traded this week for Kearney property D'. E Morrill made tho trade. Tho Junior Auxtiary of the Church of Our Saviour will hold a salo in tho church basement April 24th at threo o'clock. H. R. Ballard has returned to work after n protracted slcgo of grippe. Mrs. Ballard, who has nlso been sick, suffered a relapse. Roy Streetor, a former resident of this city now traveling out of Omaha, arrived In tho city yesterday to visit friends for a few days. W. S. Dolson, engineer out of this city, is planning on a ninety day va cation which ho will spend sojourning in California and western points. For Trade Model 17 five passenger touring car In first-class running or der Will trade for horses or any kind of deslrabo stock. 25-4 J. S. DAVIS AUTO CO. For Sale The best and cheapest lot in North Platte for a home. Located on west Fourth street. Price $650. Water, sewer, lot GGxl32 for quick sale. D E MORRILL. Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Peck returned the first of the week to their homo In Gibbon after visiting for a fow days at tho homo of Dr. and Mrs. W. P. Crook. Announcement has been made of. tho wedding of Thomas Muchinski and Miss Bertha Anderson of. this city. The wedding Is to occur on the morn ing of April 20th; x mi mi Only the Most Alert and Capable Designer Can Produce Styles Which "Make Good" with Bullet-Speed IF you could see the man who designs Collegian Clothes7 you would im mediately wish that you appeared as smart and dis tinctive. This man is in a position to create style, be cause he appreciates it so thoroughly. Good clothes and stunning styles are his hobby. Collegian Clothes will impress any man or young man who finds a delight in smart things to wear. The Spring models are extremely captivating. Additionally, they are tailored to perfection. Pay $20 or more, or less suit yourself. HARCOURT 8c JENSEN. JITNEY IIUS SEItVICE IS STARTED THIS MORNING North Platte now has Jitney hus servlco all over tho city. Tho service was started this morning by tho Hon- dy-Ogler garage with two cars trav eling In all parts or tho city at snort Intervals. This servlco Is something that has been long needed In tho city and will give tho same service as street cars with tho same expense. Tho cars aro run on every street and no ono needs to walk moro than a block to get a car and go to any part of tho city. The sorvlco starts at 0:30 in tho morning and runs until 0:30 in the evening. Mr, Hendy stated this morning that tho experiment would be tried out for a time und if tho people want it it will bo mado permanent. It is up to the people to lend their patronage of thoy wish the servlco to continue. It will bo at tho disposal of the public In all kinds of weather If made a success. Tho cars run on Sixth street cast and west and on overy second street south, making them run on each street of an even number. Trips aro also mado to tho north side at hours when the tralllc will bo most needed. A schedule of the servlco tolling where certain stops will be mado and where tho cars start will bo Issued. There is no reason why North Platte should not support an enterprise of this na ture and it is up to tho people to do so if they want tho service. Veterans Give Successful Dunce. Tlie llrst annual ball which ft as -giv en by tho United Spanish War Vete ans last evening was successful In every particular. A large number at tended and a pleasant evening was en Joyed. The music by Stamp's orches tra was pronounced exceptionally good by all tho dancers. The hall was beautifully and ap propriately decorated with Hags and pictures or great patriots. Red. white and blue electric lights and beautiful chandeliers furnished by the Electrical Supply Company, also added much to the decorations. At 8:30 the concert by the orchestra began. A nice pro gram was rendered, one of tho num hers being a medley of patriotic and old homo songs. Tho final number of tho concert was "The Star Spangled Banner" and as it was played five largo Hags were hoisted, admldst much cheering and hand-clapping. Tho llrst dance was then announced and after it programs appropriate to a Veterans dance were distributed. In one corner of the hall was the punch bowl presided over by WmwR. Hod- shire. Dancing was indulged In un til after ono o'clock arid following that supper was served at the Vienna Cafe. During the course of the evenlnc's dancing A. W. Shilling made the an nouncement to the effect that while this was the first ball given by tho vet erans they expected hereafter to make Jt an annual affair. Taken atogether tno affair was enjoyable. Entertained at a Sing Dinner. C. F. Temple very pleasantly enter tained at a stag dinner party at his homo last evening at 7:30. Mrs. Tem ple served a most enjoyable menu In fivo courses on a table handsomely decorated with cut dowers. Covers were laid for Messrs. Temple, Elder, Evans, Keefe, Fristo, Sturges, Healcy, Cochran, Landgraf and Bare, a "bunch" of follows who largely "live to eat" and therefore thoroughly ap preciated the courtesy of the host and the excellent dinner served by Mrs. Temple. Following dinner a couple of hours were enjoyed In smoking and social converse. An affair of this kind proves nn oasis on the desert of life and makes life worth living. BIGHT PER CENT INTEREST Wo arc investing n good deal of mon ey these days Jn gilt edged mortgages on Improved farms and ranches so as to net the lender eight per cent. If you have Idle funds or money not bringing you that much conic and sec us about II. 25-8 HUCHANAN & PATTERSON. Jinny Fish Frozen to Death Over threo thousand bass aro est! mated frozen to death in the Liston lake In tho Dickens vicinity. Attorney Albert Muldoon was visiting at the lake this week and states that It is amazing how many fish froze to death during tho winter. They are lying along the shore of the lake in largo piles. Despite tho largo number frozen to death there aro still a good many In tho lake and fishing there this sum mer will probably be up to tho Liston standard. Married Last Evening A quiet homo wedding occurred at eight o'clock last evening at the homo of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Blrgo oil west Fifth street when their daugh ter Alice became tho brldo of Bert Barber." Rev. J. C. Chritle officiated as clergyman, and othor than Mar garet Walker, as ilowor girl, tho couple was unattended, the lack of a more pretentious wedding being duo to tho physical condition of Mrs. Blrgo. Tho wedding inarch was played by Miss Florenco McKay, and during Us ren dition tho couple entered tho room whore tho vows were taken In tho presence of only members of tho ,two families. Room decorations wcro white carnations, ferns and potted plants, tho color scheme of greeu and white being carried out. Tho brldo was handsomoly gowned in white satin trimmed In real lace, and tho veil wns held In place by or ange blossoms worn by the bride's mother at her wedding thlrty-ono years ago. Slid carried a shower bouquet of Easter lilltos, and wore a diamond lavaliere, tho gift of tho groom. Following the ceremony a reception was held from 8:30 to 10:30 at tho home of the groom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. II. Barber on west Fourth street, where about 175 invited friends called to extend their best wishes to the bride and groom. The color schomo of green and white was also carried out rations belnc a handsomely (lMnrnteilP tablo In white carnations with gar lands of smllax extending from tho chandelier. In tho receiving lino were W. W. Blrge, tho brido and groom, R. D. Blrge, Mr. and Mrs. Bar ber and Mrs. Flo Ilinmnn. Tho guests were served with light refresh ments by Mrs. Geo. II. Zentmcyer and the Misses Bessie Salisbury, Mabel Duko, Florence McKay, Aileen Gantt, Alma Morrill, Lucille McFarland, Sy bol Gantt and Helen Glcason. Mr. and Mrs. Barber loft on a night train for a visit at the San Diego and San Francisco expositions and other cities on the Pacific coast. Tho brido wus born in North Platte. graduated from the high school in iuui, anu tno local schooling was sup plemented by a full courso in tho stato unlvorslty. Sho is a member of tho Chi Omega sorority. As a girl anu as a young lauy ner bright Intel lect and cheoriness of disposition made a friend of overy acquaintance. anu sue nas always been ono of tho city's most popular girls. 'Hie groom also graduated from tho local school, took a full courso In the stato agricultural school at Lincoln, ana iouowing nis graduation went to the Argentlno Republic. South Amer ica, where for two years ho was super intendent of a stato experimental sta tion. He returned two weeks uko from Argentine, making the trip via tho eastern route through Asia and Eu rope. Ho is an exemplary vounir man and in every way worthy of tho splen did young woman ho has won as his bride. Mr. and Mrs. Barber wore the recipi ents of many handsome gifts. Large Frame Building For Sale. Inquire at Hershoy's Hardware Store or phone 15. 25tf The members of the J. F. F. club de lightfully entertained their husbands last evening at the home of Mrs. E. W. Mann. The full membership and a few guests were present and a nleas- ant evening was enjoyed with cards. At its close a nice luncheon wns serv ed by the hostess. Wo have a large assortment of S5 trimmed hats at tho Wilcox Depart ment Store. L. L. Walker and W. R. Powell re turned last evening from an automo bile trip of a fow days up in tho iwatis vicinity. They report tho roads In the hills so sandy as to make travel almost impossible. Mr. Walker Htjitei! tins -morning that they wero stalled auout forty times, but said that they did not wish all their experiences pub- iitiueu. I have the Reliable electric nnd Do mestic vacuum cleaners for salo or ront. Mrs. M. V. Mitchell, Phone Red 1U4, 25-2 Weather forecast for North Platte and vicinity: Partly cloudy tonight and oiuuruay, prouauiy unsettled weather; not much change In temperature. Hleh- eau lumperuiuro yesterday 77, a year ago, 79; lowest last night 50, a year Remember you can buy a Prlntzcss coat or suit at cost at E. T. Tramp & Dodge Bros. Motor Car There IS c& marked absence of vibra tion in the car, notwithstanding the unusual power of the motor. There is no "choking" at low speed in high gear, and, at full speed, there is scarcely a tremor from the motor. This exceptional smoothness evidences the fine engineering skill that has been cm ployed in manufacturing and assembling the entire power plant. The wheelbase is 110 inches. The price of the car complete in North Platte is 3SL00 Hendy-Ogier Auto Co. . V, 4th AND DEWEY STREETS. North Platte, Nebraska. LOCAL AND l'EHSONAL Miss Brock, of Falrbury, is the guest of her brother II. C. Brock and family. Chas. Martini, who of late has been living in Omaha, is in town making ar rangements to move his family back to North Platte. Ho will contlnuo his work as a commercial traveler with this city as his headquarters. Our pcoplo generally regret to learn that J. A. Rannlo, ono of our oldest and most respected citizens, is suffering from a severo mental trouble that places htm in a pitiful condition, with but litttlb hopo of improvement. Tho official Russian figures show a loss of 71,008 officers since tho be ginning of tho wnr, but tho total loss of prlvatos is not glvon. Tho loss of men In tho Carpathian passes alone exceeds half a million. Son's. Tho Sarah Rebekah lodge will meet tonight In tho K. P. hall at 8 o'clock. Initiation wll be hold and plans made for tho district meeting to bo held in Sutherland April 28. Refreshments wn ue served and a social hour en Joyed. All our spring stock of suits nmi coats now going at cost. E. T. Tramp iti out. House for Sale. W. R. Malonoy WflS ft limfnsRlnnnl visitor to Hershey yestordav. called thero by tho death of tho Infant son of Mr. nnd Mrs. A. D. Sholton. The nmintns of tho child wero shipped to Norton, Kansas, last evening where burinl will bo mado. Mrs. Muchlinski and grand daughter left this morning for Omaha whore thoy will mako their homo in tho fu ture. Thoy havo boon rosldonts of this city for about a year and a half past. E. Thomas, employed lntli ! bhops. leavoB this ovoning for Omaha Charles Liston of tho Dickens vicin ity was a business visitor In tho city yesterday. J. R. White, of tho Sutherland vi cinity was a business visitor in tho city yesterday. Tho infant child it Mr. and Mrs. Homer Rector is reported on tho sick list this week. The Zenda club will hold a dancing party at the Masonic hall next Tues day evening. Passenger train No. 13 was nearly an hour lato this morning on account of engine trouble. Mrs. M. C. Harrington, who had .been a guest at tho John Herrod home, r.eturned to her homo yesterdny. Joo Nlsley, of Lexington, wns visit ing friends and transacting business n this city for n fow days this week. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Herrod returned Wednesday from a ton day visit at the McFndden ranch in Keith county. Mrs. T. C. Patterson, who had been In Omaha for two weeks visiting her, daughtor Edith, returned home last evening. For Salo 4 1-1 acres of land ad- olnlng city on south.- All in alfalfa. If not sold Boon will bo rented. Ad dress X, caro Tribune. For Sale A No. 1 Cano and Millet seed. S. Workman. 24-G Miss Minnio Sicilian Is reported rap- dly improving from her attack of heart trouble of last week. Sho was yesterday able to bo moved to her home. Mrs. J. F. Schmalzrled, Mrs. Hlnkle, Mrs. Everett York, Mrs Chas. Llerk and Miss Schott went to Kearney this morning as delegates to tho district convention of tho Royal Neighbors. Mrs. Robert Ilolcombo loft Wednes day evening for California points for an extended visit. Mr Ilolcombo leaves for Colorado soon where ho will go on his ranch. At the meeting of the I. O. O. F. last evening a largo class of candidates was Initiated. Following tho lodgo work a supper was served and all who attended report a pleasant evening. F C. Piclstlckor was a business visitor to Dickens Wednesday. Del Bonner arrived in tho city yes terday morning for Lincoln to visit for a fow days with his parents. Ho played last evening with tho Stamp orchestra for the Spanish Wnr Vet erans' danco. Representative Woodhurst returned his butes ,theaoe.,otnsts.ssCte, etneto Wednesday from Lincoln, his duties as a lecislator having ceased Tuesday, Tho legislature passed 308 good and indifferent measures, which is tinny' nino moro than the preceding leglsla turo passed. Ernest G McDowell, 30, and Miss Ethel E. NIckerson, 18, both of the Gothenburg vicinity, wero granted a license to wed Tuesday in tho office of tho county Judge. They wero mar ried in tho evening at the Methodist parsonage by Rov. B. J. Cram and loft Wednesday for their home In tho Gothenburg vicinity. For Sale Houso and lot. Phono Red fi'.lS. 23-8 James Langloy, of Portland, stopped over In town Wednesday to visit old time friends Mr. Langloy was an em ploye of tho local shops from 1883 to 1888, leaving for Portland whero ho has sinco resided no is now assis tant suporlntondont of motlvo power of tho O. R. & N., which has 2,300 nilloB of truckngo. SPECIAL! For Saturday, April 17th. With every Ladies' Suit, Dress or Coat, from I $12.50 up, A Pair Kayser Gloves be given FREE. Lcid,cl f Little Pigs Need Sunshine U. S. Farmers Bulletin No. 438 says, "The piggery must have (1) direct sunshine on floor o every pen at farrowing time, (2) fresh air, (3) warmth, (4) freedom from drafts, (5) dryness, and (6) enough space for exercise. Building Hog Houses Right makes hog raising more profitable. The notion that anything is good enough for hogs, is ouLof date. There is no animal on the farm which requires better pro tection from the cold nor for which a good bed is more necessary. Calves and colts have good fur coats to protect them from the cold, but a pig has almost nothing be tween his skin and the weather. Come in. We'll help you with your planning. Now is the time to get busy, too. M For Sale. Four Short Horn Bulls, all dark red $2,500 buys a G-room houso with I where " will undergo a major opora- and good ones; a fow Duroc JerBey nth. Has good outbuildings lnclud- Eltnl Inclmrio of D? Joki8Cph'B I ,,r0fl 80W8' somo 800(1 oats and a lot pain. u kuuu uumui.uuiso 1 hospltnl in chargo of Dr. Jonas. :,ng guruge uu ... ...v, . j. (.. Dell nnd M. R Hoslor , fl blocks west of court house. Mus.t sell j,omp today from EXeter wnoro they quick. Phono Black 189. 22-G, had been attending a gun club shoot. of wild hay in stack. If in need of any of thoso, act at once. FRANK STOLBERG, m We have plenty money on hand to close loans promptly on good ? farms and ranches, c BUCHANAN & PATTERSON. (