iJEJif I men have always shown HI '
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men have always shown
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woman.
If you have in mind the gift of such a token,
"buy it now" rather .than chance an increase
in cost or the exhaustion of stocks.
We can still offer you a selection o beauti
ful gems from which to choose.
BUY IT NOW.
The Jeweler
OIX0R,
CITY AJO) COUNTY NEWS
Reading circle examinations will bo
given to the county teachers tomor-,
row ai ne couri nouse uy county sup
erintendent Aileen Gantt.
Word has been received hero an-;
nouncing that Mr. and Mrs. Edgar
Schiller and family are now living in.
Seatto where the eldest boy was in
school. The children are at present!
quarantined with the measles.
Attorney J. G Beeler returned yes
terday morning from Illinois where;
ho was called by the death of hisj
foster mother. He stopped off in!
Lincoln for a visit of a few days
For Rent After April 20th, seven1
room house, modern except heat,202j
south Dewey street. J. C. Hollman,.!
Manager Hensley, of the May wood I
baseball team was visiting in the city!
Wednesday evening and talking base-;
ball dope. He states that they Willi
have a much better team this year
than they had last year and will be!
ready for North Platte. Thoy are in!
the Highland league, composed of!
towns all along the Burlington branch
State Fire Commissioner Ridgell, of
Lincoln was visiting in the city Tues
day afternoon and evening inspecting
the city for safety along the line of,
fire protection He announced that
North Platte is well protected fromj
fires and congratulated the fire depart- j
ment upon their work. He aso gave;
a short talk in the evening at the meet
ing of the city council Tuesady even
ing. T. L. Green left Wednesday even
ing for Chicago after a short visit
in the city. Ho announces that he
has sold his bowing alleys at Scotts
Bluff. Mrs Green and daughter Kath-
erine will remain here as Mrs. Geen'sj
health is poorly in the windy city. '
Mr Green gave a good account of the
Thompson-Switzer fight tor mayor in
Chicago. It was some battle. Thomp
son who was elected, punched cattle
all through here in an early day and
is still friendly to the western people
who visit in the city
In honor of Abraham Lincoln and in
sacred memory of his death from an
assassin's bullet tlio Hags on all the
public buildings were at half-mast all
day ycstcrda Yesterday was the
fiftieth anniversary of the death of the
great Emancipator, ho having died at
7:22 on the. morning of April 15th,!
ISGj. The govenment land oilico was
closed all day and at the weather
bureau office only sundry work was
done in deference of the death of the
Black Man's Friend.
Guest Day was observed by the lit
erary department of the Twentieth
Century club Tuesday afternoon at tho
home of Mrs. M. J. Forbes Delicious
refreshments were served by the hos
tesss who was assisteu by Mrs. J. W.
Payno and Mrs. L. B. Dick. One of
the guests was Miss Lucile Umben
haurer of tho Grinnell Glee club who
favored the ladies with a couple of
her whistling solos. Mrs. J. B. Red
Held gave an Interesting talk on our
Pacific coast states, followed by a'
paper on "Old Missions of California"
by Mrs. W. A. Skinnner and a book
roviow of Ramona by Mrs. F. N.
Buchanan.
For Painting, paper hanging and dec
orating seo Landgraf & Crane. Reas
onable prices satisfactory work
Phono Red 240 or Black 570.
At the Keith thcare Tuesday, April,
27, 11U5, the new scenic production
''The Winning of Barbara Worth" will
be presented in this city for" an en
gagement of one night. It is a dram
atization by Mark E. Swan of Harold
Bell Wright's great novel of tho same
title which has reached tho unpre
cedented sale of over a, million cop
ies. The story is onpthat thrilled
the entire country, having to do with
the reclamation of tho great Arizona
desert. It is moro than a love story
and is descriptive of one of tho great
est engineering battles over waged by
man against tho forces of nature. Tho
dramatist has followed tho lead of the
novelist and uses his human types as
symbols in that great conlllct to
bring the waters of the Colorado river
in Imeprial Valley and make them add
to tho wealth of tho world.
Will Shir! Hiillcllng Tabernacle.
Rev. Clarence J. Martin of Wicltn,
Knns., assistant to Iflvangollsts Lowry
and Moody, who open tneotlnls horo
next month, arrived in tho city Tuos
day to prepare for the coming of tho
ovangellBts and get the North Platto
people ready to receive them.
Mr Martin stated Vhat the con
struction work would begin next weok
on tho tnbcrnaclo and that it would be
complotcd in plenty of time for the
opening of tho moetlngs on May 2nd.
The tabernacle will bo built on tho
vacant lots south of the Keith thoatro
building and will seat about two
thousand persons. It will bo built
substantially enough that none need
fear from rain or wind, and It will
bo made ns comfortable as possslble.
In tho front will be a raised platform
with plenty of room for a largo chorus
choir.
Tho members of the evangelistic
party are as follows: Rev. Oscar
Lowry, evangelist; Rev. Geo. Moody,
conductor and solist; Mrs Geo. Moody
in chargo of girls, Rev. Caronco J.
Martin, assistant evangelist; W. W.
LaViolet, secretary. They will ar
rive here tho week ending May 1st
to begin their work.
At a recent meeting of tho com
mittee having In charge tho building
of the tabernacle it was decided to
begin work Monday morning of next
weok. The building proper will bo 72x
132 feet and will scat aDout two thous
and people. A force of carpenters will
rush tho construction of tho frame
work and will complete It by Wednes
day, April 21st. This day will bo
known as "Buldlng Day" and every
man in tho city who is willing to
lend a hand Is Invited to help on tho
building on Hint day. The day will be
made a gala affair and a dinner will
bo served at noon in the basement of
tho Baptist church.
Theso meetings arc to be under tho
supervision of the churches and nil
churches in Uie city are invited to
lend n hand to the cause of Chris
tianity. Every person in the city is
invited to get in tho band wagon nnd
help boost tho building and all arc
asked to come out on Building Day,
Wednesday, April 21st.
llnsehnll Practice Started In tinniest.
Real baseball practice was started
last evening in the ball park by about
fifteen local boys who aro trying .tor
the independent team this season. The
local management Is planning to util
ize local talent as much as possible
and thus far they have only one out
sldo player, Luby, the pitcher
From now on practices will be held
every evening and all who wish to be
candidates for the team are urged
to bo out. Tho manager announced
that he wants every man out every
night so thero will be no quibbling
over lack of practice. Some new tal
ent recently unearthed shows up well
and all Indications arc that tho team
will be stronger this year than ever
befojre among the local boys. The
grounds will bo put In lino shape as
soon as clay can be procured for cov
ering them and a great deal of work
will bo done this year to make a fast
diamond. Several bad places in tho
field will be fixed besides the Infield.
Tho following men have already slg
nifed their intentions of trying out for
tho team:' Gettman, Luby, Danze, C.
Jones, Gibbs, II Tiley, II. Jones, H.
Langford, M. Bullard, Muchllnskl, F,
You can't heat this section of good !
hill land 12 mile from Sorth J'latlc, I
fenced, good well nnd windmill at J
$.V per acre, tinsy payment. Heo
HHATT & (i(0IWA I
A'otico
Office hours to G p, m. Sunday 2 to
4 p. m. J. S. TWINEM. M. D.
ltiu'gnln Extraordinary
1280 acres fine pasture land $3000.
G40 deeded, G40 school lease, on main
road and telephone, school on land.
Flenty o" farm land. Best snap In
lhf land. Try tho stock business.
Monry talks. Seo O II THOEL'ECKE.
SPRING,' LAST!
LOCAL AM) PEKSONAL
Miss Heen Gray, one of the Grinnell
college girls, Is a nleco of Mr. 13. S.
Davis, nnd the two ladies had a very
pleasant visit together Tuesday.
Miss Flo i Unman, of Golden, Colo.,
arrived In the city Wedncwdny to be
present at the wedding of Miss Alice
Blrgo hist evening.
Beginning with today, April ICtli,
wo have reduced our suits and coats
at cost. 13. T. Tramp & Son.
Mrs. Emmn Gunsolly was taken to
tho Good Samaritan hospital for treat
ment. It Is feared that slip may have
to be operated upon.
Read Horshoy's advertisement i
a closing out salo In this Issiu. Her
shcy tho hardware man. I2tf
License to wed was Issued Tuesday
to Win R. Little, 25, nnd Matilda A.
Shaeffer IS, both of tho Sutherland
vicinity. They wore married by Judge
French.
Mrs W. O. Anderson of Wallace,
wao operated upon at tho Nurso
Brown Memorial hospital Wcdncsdny
morning. Sho is reported getting
along nicely.
A well furnished restaurant for rent
at 310 east Front street. T. S.
Cover, Prop. 22-3p
O. W Brandt, member of tho Union
Pacific's board of Instructors, returned
a few days ago from Idnho, and will
leave next week for tho Knnsas divi
sion. In order to glvo our customers ench
season nn entlro now stock of coats
and suits, wo havo now reduced our
prices nt cost. E. T. Tramp & Son.
License to wed was granted Wcdnes
day to William Simmons of Wal
lace and Lottie B. Mapes of Sutherland
They were mnrrried In this city tho
snmo day.
13. K Bennett of Omahn, and Miss
Mabel Kemplin, of Oshkosh, were Is
sued a marriage license Wednesday
Tho groom is an electrical engineer
in Omnha and they will mnko their
homo in that city.
For Rent 2 largo front rooms for
housekeeping. 514 east Third St. 24-2
Miss Allen, a trained nurso from
Omaha arrived In tho city Tuesdny to
nurso Mrs. Edward Grleson on west
Fourth street. Mrs. Gricson has been
quite critically 111 for some weeks
past.
Alfalfa seed for sale nt York's Feed
Store. C. 0. Welngnml. 21-1
Tho ladles of tho Methodist church
announce that they were very success
ful with the salo of tickets for their
entertainment which was given the
first of the wetfk by the Grlnnoll
college girls. They cleared $125 on the
entcrtninment.
Did you see the new houses build
in?, in Taylor's Addition this year I
Only u few lot; left. ..We'll loan you
money to help you build.
Holliiiaii & Sebastian,
2.VS Exclusive Agent.
Neighbors and friends to the num
ber of forty tendered Mrs. Amos Smith
a, surpriso party Friday evening on the
occasion of her birth anniversary. Tho
evening was pleasantly spent, nnd the
refreshments furnished by the Invaders
were much enjoyed.
Mrs A. F. Streltz is confined to the
house with a badly sprained ankle,
i J. J. Otttmnn left Wcdncsdny for
Hastings to spend a few days on busi
ness matters. He expects to return
tomorrow.
Mrs. O D. Goldsmith left Wednesday
evening for Chnppell to spend a few
days visiting her daughter Mrs. III1
tner Thompson.
R. A. Scott leaves Sunaay for St.
Louis where he will spend soveral
days visiting friends.
George White, of Sutherland, was
visiting In tho city Wcdnosdy. driving
down in his cnr. lie stated that tho
road- are in good shnpo up that
way. ,
Sandall, Coberly, Mengel, J. Stack and ! While in Omaha last Saturday she
A. Sandall.
Mathison to Head Kearney Military.
Dean J. J. Bowker, T. C. Patterson
and F E. Bullard returned Wednesday
from Kearney whero they attended a
meeting of tho official board of tho
Kearney Military academy at which
Rev. 13 T. Mathison of Chicago was
elected school master and rector of
tho school.
Mr Mathison is known to many hero
having visited hero several times and
held services in tho local Episcopal
church. He is a man of considerable
experience in school work and tho di
rectors feel that in him they havo a
man who can make the most out of
tho school.
Arthur Tramp to Play Here
Dofinlte arrangements havo been
made for tho coming of the Midland
college orchestra of which Arthur
Tramp is a member. They will ap
pear hero at tho Keith on the even
ing of May 4th.
This orchestra hns been enjoying
an excellent tour of Kansas and part
of Nebraska. They como bore under
tho auspices of tho Lutheran church.
Mr. Tramp is ono of the leading sol
oists, playing the trombone and tho
euphonium His work has recolvcd
especial mention. Tho orchestra lias
been getting excellent press reports
whereever it has appeared.
With April, comes the bustlo of
spring work. On tho rarms the in
creased activity is tho greatest.
Hore our personal attention and ser
vice is yours under .all tho circum
stancos that will arise, and our co
operation can be depended upon at all
times.
When tho question of bank service
arises, remember, this bank is closo
to tho farmer andsincerely Intorostcd
in his affairs.
The Plaite Valley State Bank
"The Safety First Bank."
'ortb FJatfe, Nebraska.
Lutheran Announcements.
Sunday morning worship at 10:30.
Sermon subject, "Tho Lord's Con
corn for Ills Church."
Sunday school hour at 12 m.
xoung i'copie s Missionary 4 p. in.
Luther league at 7:15 p m.
Evening worship nt 8 o'clock.
Sermon subject, "Thomas' First Meet
ing with the Risen Lord." Special
music by tho choir. Tho music has
become again a special featuro of tho
regular services of tho church.
mado a mis-step which resulted in the
injury. She arrived home Sunday night
and has since been in bed with the
anklo encased In a plaster cast.
The members of the Indian card
club were entertained Wednesday
evening at tho homo of . Miss Ania
Waltemath. Ono feature of tho even
ing was the presentation of a diamond
set bar pin to Miss Hannnh Kollher,
ono of the charter members of the club
who leaves today for Omahn to mak
lior home.
Flftceen members of the Yeonun
lodge drovo to Sutherland Wednes
day to attend nn initiation. W. J. Tiley
had chargo of tho initiatory work. A
class of twenty candidates was taken
into the lodge at that place. Follow
ing tho work the Suthorland home
stead gave a big suppor and it was
followed with dancing until a late
hour. All who wont up from here
report a pleasant evening.
Are you going to buy a piano this
spring? If so como in and see us. Wo
havo a fine lino to select from.
GASTON MUSIC CO. at Clinton's.
John Keliher and daughter Miss
Hannah lenvo today for Omaha whrrf
thoy will make their future home.
They make the chango in order to pro
vide a home for and be with, E. T.
Kollhor who Is eirgaged In the insur
ance business in that city. Mr. Kelherl
is ono' of tho pioneer residents and
Miss Kelihor hns made her homo hero
slnco infancy, and both leavo behind
many friends who greatly regret hav
ing them leave.
For Sale.
Used Typewriters, all kinds, all
prices. O. E. James, Grand Island Neb.
SMART, STUNNING STYLES
HENDERSON & LA PRINCESSE
Front Laced Corsets
Iff
The new models of these most de
sirable corsets are designed in accord
with the new styles of dress.
Anticipating a remarkable demand
for these corsets this season we have
just placed in stock an nnnsally largo
and comprehensive assortment of
Henderson and La Princcsse
front laced models.
Every exacting requirement ol
fashions is incorporated in this sea
son's models, including such special
featureas the ventilated back section, ventilated soft tongue
under lacing and elastic sections in the skirt for the perfect
adjustment of the cotset to the figure.
We have these models ranging from medium low to medium
high bust and for all styles of figures at prices most reason
able. One of the most attractive models, among the many we have
in stock is style No. 770, designed for average figures, has
strong supporters, dainty trimmed with embroidery and pro
duces satisfactory figure line of the present mode.
ONLY $2.50
E. T. Tramp
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TENPLI
There's A Decided
Attraction
in the Fire Insuranco Policies wo aro
no offering to tho public, the induce
ments aro many, tho benefits without
a parallel. If you are carrying no
Fire Insuranco you are very unwlso
and should hnston to avail yoursolf
of the protection which one of our
policies, wjll afford you. You can never
1.011 when, or where, a rtro is. going
to break out, but it la wisest, and
cheapest, to bo always prepared for
It.
rMV.'AUMUIUMtttUIUUI
REAL ESTATE, LOANS AND INSURANCE
ROOMS 1 l.O.O.F. DUILDING,
N O RT H PL ATT E, NEBRASKA.
Houses For Sale.
Two story now house modern except
lieat, 802 east Sixth strcot, cheap.
8 room new liouso entirely modern,
014 west Fifth streot, best location
in town,.
7 room house modorn except heat,
523 west Fourth street.
OLABAUGII Room 4 Ford Garage.
Mutual Building & Loan Association
of North Platte, Nebraska.
Organized 1897.
Have plenty of money on hands to close loans
promptly.
Will loan on North Platte City property for
building purposes or to assist its members in buy
ing homes or paying off mortgages. The monthly
payments on SlOoO.OO loan are on principal $5.00
and interest $6.00 or $11.00 in all and on other
sums in proportion.
IPUR DEALER :W4CIH&UNJH
Sold by Rush Mercantile Co , North Platte.
Also by E. & W. Coker, Sutherland; Ganaon & Ganson
Herahey; Jens Sommers, Maxwell: Jno. Fredrickson, Brady