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niu-Mlalsiij ritee THIRTIETH YEAR. NORTH PLATTE, NEB., APRIL 27, 1915. No. 28 mm Jtorth LOCAL AND PERSONAL TJie "Winning of Barbara Worth" Is not .Motion Pictures. Mrs. V H. Cramer returned yester day from a visit of several days with relatives in St. Paul and In Seward. Judge John Grant, ex-county judgo of Lincoln county, Is opening up a law ofllce Intho I. 0. O. F. buldlng in tho rooms formerly occupied by Attorney M E. Crosby. Tho room Is being thor oughly renovated and ho will movo into it shortly. Bo suro to tako advantage of our prices on Suits and Coats. Just price them, you'll bo surprised. E. T. TRAMP & SON. The Cathoic Girls' club' will bo en tertained Thursday evening ati tho libmo of Mrs. Perry Carson on east Sixth street. - Mrs. Carson will bo as sisted by Misses Ann O'Hare, Celeste Katon, Bcsslo Smith and Edna. Sul livan. John Den returned yesterday from Cozad whero ho had driven with his car. Ho started Sunday to drivo to Arrapahoe and got as far as Cozad whero ho gavo up tho trip on account of tho roads and came back on tho train. Ho says tho roads are some thing fierce. Tho Presbyterian aid society will meet in tho church basement Thursday afternoon and be entertained by a vol unteer committee of tten ladles. A spe cial 166 lunch wili bo served. Follow ing is tho menu: Beef loaf and tomato sauce, baked beans, pickles, bread and butter sandwiches, cafo and coffee. 17 nufomobilcs "written tho dnj after the lire, and S written every day since. If your car Is not Insured, do not wilt until there Is another Arc,. Insure now and lie protected. C, F, TEMPLE, 28-2 The Reliable Insurance Man, Geo. Fox, a laborer employed on the Sutherland bridge, sustained a brok en Jaw In a fall Sunday afternoon. While removing one of the temporary supports holding the concrete form ho slipped and fell, striking face down ward against tho abuttment. His left molar bono was fractured and he will be mid up on soft food for some time. House dresses will bo sold all this week at 98c, surely a bargain. E. T. TRAMP & SON. Tho water flowing through the streets does not come from overflowed irrigation ditches as many of our cit-; izens suppose, but is tho drainage of the territory between here and Bird- wood siding. In fact tho Irrigation ditches aro taking care of part of tho' surplus water; clsd the volume through ' town would be 'greater. , Miss Lucille Kellar, a trained nurse from Sioux City, was called hero this week to do special duty at tho Good Samaritan hospital. Sho is working on the case of W. A. Brooks of Goth-. enburg. Mr. Brooks, who was operat-j ed upon last week for appendicitis, Is getting along nicely. For a time ho was quite low. i Did you see the new houses build-, lug In Taylor's Addition this yenrl Only a few lots left.. ."We'll loan you money to help you build. Jlollhinn & Sebastian, 25-S Exclusive Agents. Maurice Fowler, of Graud Island, was In town this morning enroute to, Sutherland to buy horses. I Remember our Suits and Coata go at' cost; alterations free. E. T. TRAMP & SON. ! Sam Hemphill left Sunday for Ft.' Morgan, Col., to nccept a position as! linotype operator In a newspaper of-1 flee. ! L. A. Ham of this city underwent a' minor operation yesterday morning nt tho Nurse Brown Memorial 'hospital. ' Ho Is reported getting along nicely. Tho big framo building on tho former Hershey lots at tho corner of Locust and Fifth streets Is being torn down. The old lumber will bo offered for' sale. Forty members of tho local Rc bekah lodge will leave tomorrow for Sutherland where they will attend tho' district meeting which holds there all day. The North Platto ball team expects to open tho season at Ogalalla Sunday, ' May Oth. It Is said the Ogalalla team has a strong line up and a good gamo Is expected. j John J. Keith, who lived In North Platto for soveral years prior to 1873, spent a few hours In town this mom-, lng while enrouto to Goring. Ho is. now ranching near Hot Springs, S. D. Miss Juldrea Lancaster of York loft yesterday for hor homo after vis-1 iting In the city with Mrs. E. W. Mann! and other friends. Sho stopped off hero enroute homo from a visit with her uncle in Sidney. Clarke LeDloyt underwent a tonsl lectomy operation at his home on west Sixth street Sunday. Ho Is reported getting along nicely. For some time past he has been suffering with rheum atism and ho hopes by this operation to rid himself of tho malady. Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Crosby spent Sunday In Sutherland visiting rela tives. The roads are awful about that place, they say. Mr. Crosby stated that his father has wator in his base ment there for the first time since ho can remember. Many new gowns will bo worn by ladies attending the Engineers' May Party next Monday evening. The May Party Is the recognized social func tion of the spring seuson, and every lady as well as tho men desire to ap pear at their best. Fred Fredrickson has in his posses sion copies of tho Lincoln State Jour nal published In 1874, Mr. Fredrickson at that time being employed as a fire man on BurlIngtonrroatrrsKt'thattlmo tho Journal was a four page paper wh about two columns of telegraphic news in each issue. A social dance was given last even ing by tho B. P. O. Elks at their homo. Music was furnished by Mr. ,Celcito Marolda, who played last week at the Pat. The music was not all that was anticipated, but all present reported a good time. Mr.Marolda also sang one numebr and gave a piano selection. ISrutt & Ooodimtn write tho best and cheapest Insurance of nil kinds. Nev er scale down an honest loss a square deal and prompt settlement Is their motto. Try them. Ho i r igh bigos Extend your business! Your neighbors know you already. An electric sign will advertise you to everyone as far as it can be seen and it will do it economically too. The 5nd 10 watt EDISON MAZDA Sign Lamps give from 4f) to 65 per cent more light than tho old-style car bon lamp3 and cost only one-half as much to operate. Our sign expert will gladly tell you more about this new economy, and explain how you can get the best results from electric signs for your business. m. S1 North Platte Light & Power Co Congressman Kiiiknld In Town Congressman M. P. Kinkald is spending today in town while enrouto homo from tho Irrigation meeting In Goring, and while here Is looking after somo government business. Judge Kinkald had been to tho Pacific coast, when ho was informed of tho Goring meeting nnd immediately camo to" Ne braska before finishing Ids visit on the coast. The Goring meeting was relative to a now goverment irrigation canal which will water 107,000 acres of land, and will cost $6,000,000. Half of this land is in Wyoming and half In Nebras ka, and in working the appropriation through congress Judgo Kinkald has been ably seconded by tho Wyoming members In congress. An appropria tion of $800,000 has already been mado for tho project and tho rcmnlnder will be appropriated as needed. During tho summer vacation Con gressman Kinkald will bo kept very busy looking after government matters affecting 'his district, and ho Is not llkoly to get much rest. However, he is linpplost when ho is busy. Quiet Wedding at the Watts Home. A pretty and quiet wedding occurred last evening nt 5:30 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Watts, residing west of the city, when their daughtor, Elsio Pearl, was united In marriage to James, R. Arnott. Tho coromony was. performed by II. G. Knowlos of this city, pastor of tho Christian church, and was witnessed by forty-flvo rela- . f I 1' . . I , 1 lives aim menus. i no nouso was neauimiuy uecorateu for tho occasion with cut flowers and foliage. Tho young people wore at tended by Miss Zoo Watts, slstor to the bride, and Thomas Waugh. Tho full ring ceremony was used. Tho bride was gowned in white crepe de cheno. Following the ceremony a threo- comsc wedding supper was served to the guosts and a warm welcome was extended to the brido and groom. Many beautiful gifts wore presented to the young people. Tho bride has been a resident hero for six years past and tho past year Buo lias tnugnt in tno Baker school, She Is a member of tho Christian church of this city and ha3 many friends in this community. The groom Is a young farmer in tho valley and is a young man of sterling qualities. They win maKo tneir Home on his farm. FUJI SALE OjTlixCHANGH i'inc modern two story home, oak, Jinisii, luu basement. Hot water heat Ing plant, two lots, nice, hnvn and many .shade lrces;'cemcnwnlks, drive way and garage, situated In new east part of city. Will trail e for farm near Aorth Platte or accept other good property in this city as part price. 28-2 UltATT & GOOJWAX The Club Nevlta will meet witlnMrs. Emily Coates, 520 east Fifth street, tomorrow afternoon. The county commissioners hold a session at tho court houso yesterday to look after county business. W. R. Maloney this morning pur chased a new 1915 model Ford car of tho Hendy-Ogler company for use in his. work about the county. The A. O. U. W. will meot at the hall Wednesday at 2 p. m. to attend the funera of our lato brother, James A. Rannle. All new spring styles in Tho Hender son Fashion Form Corsets. E.-T. TRAMP & SON. Weather forecast for North Platte and vicinity. Fair tonight and Wed nesday, cooler Wednesday. Highest temperature yesterday C3, a year ago C4; lowest last night 4G, a year ago 35. Mr. and Mrs.. J. B. Elliott arrived homo last ovenlng from Florida, whore they spent tho winter. They will spend tho summer In tho Banana Bolt and again get acquainted with their children. The Robinson home at 923 west Third street was quarantined this morning for small pox. Tho health of ficers had decided that they had the disease stamped out. This Is now about tho only case within tho city. Lem Kldwell of the Wallace vicinity was visiting in tho city yestordny with friends. "Tho roads aro not in the best ot shapo over our way," said Lem, "but tho crops aro suro fine. Tho win ter wheat looks better than ever be fore." Tho ladles' aid of tho Methodist church will meet Thursduy afternoon with Mrs. S. W. Throckmorton, 302 south Ash street. A special 15 cent lunch will bo served. As this Is the last meeting until after the month of May a full atondanco is desired. Card of Thanks I wish to thank tho neighbors and friends, Odd Follows, Rebokahs and Auxiliary to tho B. of L. E. for their kindness and for tho beautiful floral offerings nt tho sickness and death of my wife. J. W. PETERS. RED LETTER DAY Wednesday, April 28, -AT THE- s Premium Parlor. We announce to the public that on the abosre date we will give free to each caller Green Trading Stamps 10 1 o m "0 Parlor 2d Floor. THE J. PIZER Forfeits Komi of $."00. i The bond of Sylvester Cormack was forfeited yesterday arid ordered paid Into court. Cermack was arrested last fall on tho chnrgo of bootlegging and was bound over to tho district court under bonds of $500. He later ab sconded. Tho authorities gave amplo tlmo for tho bondsmen to recover by returning tho prisoner but all efforts to locate him were In vain. Tho bond was sign ed by four men of tho Wallaco vicin ity, nelgbors of the missing man, Thoy are Charles B-allon, Jako Walters, Bert Nation and Enoej Hruza. INVESTMENTS We have a few choice gilt edge Real Estate ilrst mortgages In sums of $200 nnd upwards, netting 7 and 8 per cent Inturest payable' Kcnil-nnnuiUly, not taxable. The best investment for your Idle money. Sec BUATT & GOODMAN. Twelve Patients at Good Samaritan There arc now twclvo patients re-' ceiving treatment at tho Good Samar itan hoswltal. Several now patients havo been taken thero during tho past week which brought tho number up. There were nt one tlmo fourteen pa tients there: with that exception the hospital Is now tho fullest It has been since it started. It requires fifteen patients to qual ify the hospital for registration. As soon as possible tho hospital will bo reKlBtored with tho state department. The blanks for registration have been here for somo tlmo ready for uso as soon as possible. Conditions at tho hospital aro very good except for tho damngo caused by tho flood water. Tho wator como into tho basement badly yesterday and filled tho boiler room up abovo tho grates In tho furnace, putting tho Are out. Police Force Over-Zenlous Our polk'o forco Is becoming ovor zcalous In their efforts to meet tho red hot nntc-electlon demands of tho Dally Telegraph that gambling must ccaso. Sunday night at 10:30 Oflleors Baker and Bybco went to a room In a Sixth street lodging house, knocked on tho locked door and demanded that In tho namo of tho law It bo opened. After1 lnnn i1 ...(.... .1 .. ' unlocked and opened disclosing tho presence of llvo pious-looking and well known citizens. On the cloth covorcd tablo was a well worn blblo, on tho floor a few bottles of unfermonted wlno and thero was carpet dust on tho knees of tho devout five. Tho officers retired fully satisfied that thoy had not broken up a poker game, but had intruded into a meeting of prayer and meditation preparatory to tho tabornaclo meetings. County Commissioner E. II. Springer of Brady Island arrived in tho city yesterday to attend a meeting of tho county board. FOR RUNT NIco offices In tho Now Modern Jlratt imllillng, steam heated, bath, etc. II It ATT & (SOOIWAN. Notice All Roboknhs who will attond tho district meeting at Suthorland Wed nesday aro to leavo North Platto on passongor trnln No. 19. They aro re quested to meet at tho dopot promptly at 8:30 Wednesday morning. By order of Noblo Grand, Edith Johnson. A Cure for Sour Stomach. Mrs. Win. M. Thompson of Battle vCrook, Mich., writes: "I havo been troubled with indigestion, sour stom nch' and bad breath. After taking two bottles ot Uhajnborlam's Tablots iam well. Theso tablets aro splendid nono better." For salo by a)l dealers. Stomach Trouble Cured. Mrs. II. G. Clovoland, Arnold, Pa., writes, "For somo tlmo I suffered from stomach trouble. I would havo sour stomach and fool bloated after eating. Nothing benefited mo until I got Cham berlain's Tablets. After taking two bottles of them I was cured." For salo by all dealers. Obituary Wayno Cordcs Hogg was born In North Platto March 18, 1907. Ho died nrll 24. 1915 of leakage of tho heart. He was aw'ays a bright cheerful child and was a favorlto among his play mates and his teachers. Ho was In tho second grade In tho Washington school at tho tlmo of his death. Tho funeral was held yesterday af ternoon from tho Luthoran church, conducted by Rev. C. B. Harman. Mem bers of tho B. of L. E tho ladles' aux- lary of tho B. of L. E. and his class In school attended and all offered nice floral tributes. Six of his little play mates acted as pall bearers. They were Russell McMtchacl, Russell Dcr ryberry, Stover Deats, Charles Eshel man, William Elder and EiUynrd Iteb- hnuscn. WATCH U P WATCH INSPtCTP? Let us show you a flno Dlumond for her, UP INSPECTOR It. A Miller employed by tho Union Pacflc In tho local yards, is laid up with a aovoro Injury to a foot. He was working In tho ico houses Saturday and whllo holplng Ico a car ho stuck it olko nolo through his foot. Ho will bo off a wcok or more by tho injury. E. Crook of Norfolk arrived In tho city Sunday ovenlng nnd will spend the greater part of tho week hero. Ho Is a heavy stockholder in tho Durland Loan & Trust Co., nnd Is contemplat ing opening an ofllco hero. In Nor folk that company has a largo ofllco Only Four More Days for Nnmo Only four more days remain in which to submit to tho baseball management a namo for tho North Platto Indepen dent team. Tho contest closes on May first nnd thero will bo positively no names entered after that dato. Tht prlzo will bo awarded and notice of tho namo chosen and tho prize winner given on May 3rd. Get busy with your names. Manager Gottman yesterday an nounced that all tho now accoutre ments havo nrrlvcd and are ready for uso. Practice wll bo resumed as soon as tho floods ccaso and the grounds get In shape. Tho grandstand will also bo erected anew as soon as possible. EIGHT PER CENT INTUREST "Wo nro Investing u good deal of mon ey these days in gilt edged mortgages on improved farms ami ranches so as to net tho lender eight per cent. If you have Idle funds or money not bringing you that much come and sec us about it. 25-8 1IUCIIANAN & PATTEKSON. DR. J. S. TWINEM, Physician and Surgeon. Special Attention aivcn to Gynecology Obstetrics and Children's Diseases Ofllco McDonald Stato Bank Building Corner Sixth and Dowoy Streets. Phones, Ofllco 183, Residence 283 , KEITH THEATRE MONDAY EVENING, MAY 3d Tho Supreme Musical Show of the Season. v" America's Favorite Prima Donna V ZOE BARNETT In John G. FislfeYs Colossal Production of the Big, Girly Musical Gaicly Gonicdy The Red Rose Twenty-three Original Musical Numbers. Ten Modern Dance Numbers A GUARANTEED A NO. ONE COMPANY. A FESTIVAL OF FASHION. Seat sale opens at the box ollice Thursday and Friday nights and oaiuruuy unu monuay an nay. PRICES 75c S1.00 $.180 A Line of Firemen will never frighten you If you have your place Insured against tho devour ing clement. Even a better protection than tho tiro department Is ti Policy In u good, strong, reliable company. If you havo not u policy upon your houso and property como nnd sco mo without delay, and let mo tlx ono up for you7U costs so very little, that It Is positively criminal to neglect taking out a policy. Don't delay. Seo mo at once. Tomor row your homo may bo burned. Card of Thanks. Wo doslro to thank tho many friends nnd nelgbors for tho kindnesses ex tended to us through tho Illness and death of our son, Wayno. Also for tho beautiful floral offerings. Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Hogg and Family, CFl TEMPLE, REAL ESTATE, LOANS AND INSURANCE ROOMS IMP &, I.O.O.F. BUILDING, NORTH PLATTE, NEBRASKA.