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About The North Platte semi-weekly tribune. (North Platte, Neb.) 1895-1922 | View Entire Issue (May 14, 1915)
Ik f orth $ntk mi-Wntte Mbum THIRTIETH YEAR. NORTH PLATTE, NEB.,. MAY 1-1, 1915. No. 33 CITY ANT) COUNTY NEWS Tho city has sold to tho village of Hcrshey a hose cart and 400 feet of hose. Hershcy has organized a fire de partment of thirty-five members with John Lanlg as chief. All Ladles Suits mid Coats arc be ing sold at a discount of twenty per cent. THE LEADER. The commencement exorcises of tho Hershey high school will bo held May 21st, and at tho O'Fallon scliool similar exercises will bo held on tho evening of tho 20th. Rev. Knowles will go to Sutherland Sunday evening to deliver tho bacca laureaio sermon to, tho graduating class of tho high school. Thero are ten graduates. All tho lato books, Rlnckcr Book & Drug Co. 33-2 A colored porter on ono of the night trains was arrested by Officer Weld man last night on the chargo of steal ing a silk dress .from a passenger. Ho was placed in jail and will be held awaiting the formal filing of a com plaint. Those wlio attended the state con vention of Elks In Fremont this week were P. J. Norton, J. B. McDonald, B. H. Evans, C. P. Clinton, Ray Lang ' ford, C. T. Whelan, Fred Waltemath and Chas. Liork., They report a splen did time. Fire eatly Wednesday morning des troyed practically the entire stock of goods in tho Myers department store at Sutherland. The value of tho stock was ?10j000 on which $7,000 insurance was carried. The building, a two story brick, was damaged to the extent of $1,000. ' i For Sale Two now houses on west Sixth. Will give terms. A. A. Schatz. A Suit, Like a Man, Has to Be Lived With to Be Really Known You cannot possibly appreciate the ex cellence of a Col legian Suit with out living with it. The service which presents it self only with constant association cannot be sat isfactorily explained. If you are anxious to be well served, make it your particular business to visit us, and while you are here, buy Collegian Clothes You may take our vord for it that they will give you more real style distinction and pleasing service than any garments you have ever purchased for the same price possibly more. Our Spring Checks, Plaids, Over Plaids and Chalk Stripes deserve your inspection $15. to $30. HA.RCOURT & J ENSEN. Cash Austin n llcncdict When Cash Austin left town last Saturday night for tho expressed pur pose of visiting relatives in Denver, thoro were doubting Thomases, and tliercforo when lie returned last even Ing from Sheridan, Wyoming, with a bride in tho person of Miss Zcta Rey nolds, tho arrival caused no surprise among his closer friends. Tho cere mony occurred at tho home of the brldo's sister In Sheridan Wednesday, where Miss Reynolds had been visiting for several weeks. This consummation of a courtship extending over a year was not unex pected; it was generally expected to occur this spring or sumraerV but neither of tho contracting parties would consent to divulge the date. Tho bride camo here from Lincoln two years ago to accept a. position as stenographer In tho Wilcox & Halllgan ofllco, a position slid" held until two or three months ago when she resigned to prepare for tho momentous event which occurred Wednesday. She Is a bright, attractive girl who has made many friends during her residence In town. Mr. Austin has lived in town, or nearly, since a lad, and for a long term of years has been In the employ of the Dixon, store as an expert watch repairer. Ho Is a genial fellow, a good mixer, popular with everybody and he and the lady of fils choice havo tho best wishes of all. The Tribune extends its persona congratulations to Mr. Austin and best wishes to the bride. Knights Templnr Hold Hanquet Palestine Commandery No. 13, Knight Templar held Installation ser vices last evening, and later held a banquet. Tho officers installed were: Eminent Commander, Robert Arm strong; generalissimo, Claude Faulk ner; captain general, Dr. 0. II. Cress- ler: senior warden, Harry Dixon; Junior warden, Clias. Reynods; treas urer, Chas McDonald; recorder, Chas. Henilyj 1 Following the installation the ban quet was held, the menu, which was very nice, being served by the Episco pal guild. Covers wero-lald for thir ty Knights and their ladies, and the tallies were prdfuscly decorateij with cut' Mowers. An orche'stra rendered selections during the banquet; , . The latter part of the eventng was devoted to card playing. Stale Shoot Next Week The annual convention and trap shoot of the Nebraska Sportsmen's As sociation will be held in this city next Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Tho tournament will be held at tho gun club grounds west of town, which have been put in ship shape for the shoot ers. It is expected that no less thau one hundred out-of-town men will bo pres ent, and it Is possible -the number may reach 200. Among those attending will be a dozen professionals who will come from all sections of the coun try. The local committee has prepared a fine three-day program of events, and havo also arranged several stunts for the entertainment of the visitors. All Ladles' Suits and Coats arc be ing sold at a discount of twenty per cent. THE LEADER. Squeezed by an Auto Chas. Ranck, who conducts un auto repair shop in tho rear of the Goozeo building on cast Sixth, is hobbling around on crutches as tho result of an accident which befell him tho early part of tho week. He cranked a lively little Ford car when In gear and it sprang forward and jambed him be tween tho radiator and a wagon be hind which It was standing. Ranck's loft leg between tho anklo and knee was cut and bruised so severely that ho will need to uso crutches for some time. Eye Warnings Como In aches, pains and burning sensations. Most everybody feels these symp toms sooner or later but fow people heed them SOON ENOUGH. If you havo cauBO to rub your eyes when reading at night, or when sew ing, It Is ample time to get the help of glasses. Tho right glasses will glvo you im mediate relief. We aro able to fit you perfectly, in the quickest posslblo time. C. S. CLINTON, Registered Optometrist. Wanted- Two full blood Herford Bulls two or three years old. Phono or wrlto C. J. Bryant, Sutherland Neb Mailorders Promptly Filled Genuine Reception Voile of stunning checkerboard design in Black, Blue FREE" and Green; fancy striped Organdies and flowered designs; also extra a pair of genuine fine white embroidered Lawn Dresses, selling everywhere from $10 Hose wUh each to$18. sizes 34 to 44, our Cut Price $S.93f?n7yTr $4 to $7.50 Ladies' Trimmed Hats, also Pan s i amas at - ; $ 1 .95 and $3.50 $1.50 to $2 Ladies' Silk Shirt Waist?, white and colored - - - - - . Q5C $3.50 French Sateen Kimonas, Japanese style $1.50 We are Sole Agents CITY AND COUNTY NEWS Mrs. Charles McGulre Is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Roy Lubbers, at Shel ton, Iowa, formerly of this city, Horace Barraclough, of Los Angeles, California, who was called here by tho death of Ids mother recently, will leave Monday for home. Swift's Premium Hams 18c per pound at Wilcox Department Store. Miss Lovana Adamson, who had been tho guest of Miss Elva Day for several weeks, left for her home In Douglas, Ariz., Tuesday evening. Tomorrow is the last day of tho Suit Sale at Wilcox Department Store. Summer weight Munslng Underwear at Wilcox Department Store. Mesdames W. C Reynolds, F. W. Rinckor, Moso McFarland and Millard Hosier returned this morning from Hastings where they attended the state convention of the Order of East ern Star. Tho ladles are loud in praise of tho hospitality shown by the Hastings pcoplo Mrs. Julia Welch, of Lincoln, presi dent of tho Rebekah state assembly, arrived In town last evening and spent the night In town as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. W. V. Hoagland. She loft for Scott Bluffs this morning, but will return Saturday night and spend Sunday In town. Oillcer Weldman, of the U. P. force, arrested two men last night who aro wanted In Sidney for burglarizing a saloon. They wero picked up In tho yards and placed in Jail awaiting the arrival of tho Cheyenne county sher iff who will como down for them to day. Notwithstanding thero wero many strangers In town yesterday, there was llttlo disorder and only two drunks wero picked up by tho ofucers. One of these was wandering around tho railroad yards and wae taken In to avoid meeting Injury from passing trains. The Fashion Shop ALWAYS AT CUT PRICES. for the Eiffel Hose, Division Supt. Jeffers is in town to day looking after company business. The Et-a-Vlrp club will bo entertain ed by Mrs. Quinn Tuesday afternoon. C A. Garman and llttlo daughter will leave tomorrow morning for Hastings called there by tho serious illness of his father, William Garman. The commercial dinners served by the ladles of tho Christian church have been discontinued during tho taber nacle meetings, but will bo resumed when tho meetings closo. Complete line of golf supplies, Rlnck- er Book & Drug Co. 3f-2 Tho Ladles' Auxiliary of tho B. of R. T. met at tho homo of Mrs. Chas. Boguo Tuesday afternoon. At this meeting a kenslngton club was ar ganlzed which will hold meetings on tho third Tuesday of every month. Grovor Matney, 1 manager of tho Kearney state leaguo nail team, was arrested yesterday and taken to Colo rado to faco tho chargo of wife de sertion and non-support. Matney claims that ho is divorced and that his arrest followed his Inability to pay alimony. Pete Gundorson, who was down from tho Gunderson ranclj southwest of Her- Hhey, yesterday, said tho 200 acres of fall wheat and rye on tho ranch is in as fine condition as any ono could wish. "Tho prospects for a big yield of grain could not bo better," said Mr. Gunderson. Graduation Books, Rinckor Book & Drug Co. 33-2 The Club Nevlta met Wednesday af ternoon with Mrs. Fred Payno. Tho contest, which was tho chief fcaturo of amusement, was won by Mrs, An drew Yost, and tho consolation prlzo awarded to Mrs. Emily, Coatea. NIco refreshments wero sorved. Tho next meeting will bo held In two weoks at tho homo of Mrs. W. P. Snyder, at tho experimental station. .50, Middy Blouses, collars - - .- .'!.( $4.p0 LhsVCiped'e.miine W&sts, all col ors, don't forget to looJrem.QVer - $1.95 $2.50 White Voile waists, beautifully made up uj cAUciiuie au-overemoroiuery Spl.oO come and see them Weather forecast for North Platto and vicinity: Probably showers to night and Saturday, cooler Saturday. Highest temperature yesterday 91, a year ago 62; lowest last night G2, a year ago 40. Mutual Building & Loan Association of North Platte, Nebraska. Organized 1887. 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 $!OuO,00 loan are on principal $5.00 and interest $6.00 or $11.00 in all and on other sums in proportion. Borrowers in this association can pay their loans off with a saving of 25 to 30 per cent over any competing association. C.P.TEMPLE. REAL ESTATE, LOANS AND INSURANCE ROOMS 12532. LO.O.F. nim nrar. NORTH PLATTE. NEBRASKA j Building & LoanBldg., Opposite P. 0. all styles and fancy ' - - - 25c and 50c Tho Waltemath building on the cor nor of Sixth and Dowoy will bo re painted and otherwiso Improved. Workmen aro now removing tho scaled paint preparatory to applying tho fresh paint. YOU CAN SHAKE HANDS WITH YOURSELF when you huvo a good Firo Insurance Policy in ono luuid. Shako off tho lcth nrgy you arc- In. Be a business man and look after your own Intrests Tho wlso would never think of allowing their pcrsonnl property to bo uninsured If you Juno been so foolish hitherto, wake up now mid get Interested for your own Interests. I can Insure your house and contents for a small preml Yo" will hardly feel tho paying or it yet It affords you a pormnnont protection ngnlnst fire