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About The North Platte semi-weekly tribune. (North Platte, Neb.) 1895-1922 | View Entire Issue (June 25, 1915)
a GREATEST SALE IN OUR HISTORY Cost, Value, Profit, all Forgotten. GUARANTEEWe guarantee the quality or' every article we sell to be ex- actly as advertised or represented, and will repair, replace t or refund the money on any purchase that does not prove satisfactory. HOW'" The great Slogan reaching around America ITjpHE manufacturers started it, merchants took it up and now it's lime for everybody to join in. "BUY IT NOW!" means work for the laborer, trade for the merchant and orders for the manufac turers; puts money into circulation and draws the face of Business up into a smile of satisfaction. At no time in the history of this country has there been equal cause for a cork ing good business in every line. It's up to us, Merchants, Farmers and Workers in every line to- stop marking time and break into a run toward big business, and I will remark that I begin right here to do my part. I'm buying goods just like I knew I'd sell them and I do I'm going to make you buy you can't afford to keep your money in your pocket and pass up the bargains I've - got ready for you. If you expect to buy a piece of Jewelry in the next five years it will pay you to "Buy it Now" Pay you because you ought to buy now on general principles, and he cause the prices I'm giving you on such attractive things as Diamond Jewelry, Bracelet Watches, LaValliers, Birth Stone Rings, Party Boxes, etc., etc. You must come and see to believe we won't attempt to tell you all but want to - show youcome in and "BUY IT NOW." I'll keep your dollars in circulation hecause whatever I want I'm going to "Buy it Now' JEWELER CLINTON OPTICIAN FINE WATCH REPAIRING NORTH PLATTE, NEBR. DR. 0. H. CRESSLER, Graduate Dentist Ofllccuover the McDonald ftf State Bank. - CITY AM) COUNTY NEWS jSck Crowe lias accepted' a position In one of the barber shops at Ogalalla. Mrs. A. F. Beeler left the early part of this week for a visit at Pacific coast points. Albert Muldoon transacted-legal bus iness in Hastings yesterday, returning home Inst night. .' For Rent Furnished rooms for light housekeeping, 2 for $9 and 2 for $12, 320 East B. Street. 45-3 Supt. Jeffers spent Wednesday in town looking after railroad business and went west on No. 5. Mrs. Lela Hiles of Curtis and Master Kenneth Tatro of Brady are guests at the- home of Chief of Police Baker. 30years of knowing how Has taught us What we're doing now Hugh Scoonover returned Wednes day from Kimball, where he trans acted business for a couple of days. Rev. BartoD spent a couple of days in Gothenburg this week attending a district meeting of the Baptist church. For Sale Good corner lot in Cody addition. Will sell cheap. Phono Black 259. Mrs. W. H. LeDoyt returned Tues day night from Schuyler, where sho had gone to attend the funeral servico of an aunt. J. S. Davis nad J. J. Crawford, of the Davis garage, went to Lincoln Wednes day night to attend a nie"etihg of Biilck sales agents, x f jf,f A. L. Crelman of Cottonwood Idaho, who is now visiting in Nova Scotia, will arrive next month for a vist at the George A. Austn home. lVantccl y(Q boys and girls to be at (.'Union's Jewelry Store, Hominy morn, lug nt I) o'clock to get a souvenir. .... F. H. Barber and family and Dr. Drost and family are planning to leave to morrow on a auto trip to the Pacific, coast, each taking his car. SEE mi. EWIS FOR GLASSES or any Special Work. Over McDonald Bank. Phono 3G for Appointment. George Patterson and daughter, liv ing north of the river, returned yes terday from a visit with relatives in Council Bluffs and Fonda, la. Cane Seed for sale. R. N. Lamb. The following residences were quar antined for small-pox yesterday: Fred Rector, 415 east Third; Mr. Simms, 315 south Chestnut; Isaac Solby, west A; A. S. Allen, 721 west Second; George McKay, 804 west Fifth. We are putting forth every effort to make our Loom End Sale this year bet ter than ever. Wo will announce the date later. 44-2 E. T. TRAMP & SONS. Bank Service in a Mail Sack This is a community of educated farmers having high priced farms, bumpor crops and good live stock. ,i As bankers to this class of people, we give the sort of servico that reaches outside of North Platte itself and right into the homes of our far mer customers. When the days get so busy that to leave the farm is unadvisable, remem ber that wo put bank service in a mail sack, where it can bo sent to you and return from, you at will. A connection with this strong bank is a convenience for farmers, for you. Platte Valley State Bank, "IT RENDERS THE SERVICE" ' North Platte, Nebraska. Lost In 10 cent store, gold handled parsol with monogram. Return to this olllce and receive reward. 44-2 Harry Murray returned Tuesday from Denver where ho spent sevral days. Mrs. Edward Burke entertained the Presbyterian aid society yesterday afternoon. . iDenver lots for sale or would trade for cattle. Inquire of Mrs. C. F .Purdy, Phono 793F22. 42-7 A. social dancei will bo held at the Masonic hall this evening under the management of Messrs. Paul Nolan and' George Weir. Mrs. Everettt .Bloyd and children will leavo this week for points in eastern Nebraska to spend two months. For Farm Loans s?o or write Gene Crook, room 3, W'altemath building, North Platte. 4itf Mr. and Mrs. jack Sinclair enter tained a numbetyof friends Tuesday evening. After the music and dancing a nice lunch was served. The O. R. C.and.B. of B.T.will hold Joint memorial services at the Chris tian church Sunday, Juno 27th, at 2:30 p. in., Rev. Knowles will deliver the oration. Lost Hand-embroidered baby robe between Willow and NIneth streets. Finder call Black 079 and receive re ward. 44-2 Miss Maymo McMichael entertained a few friends at a dinner party Tuesday evnlng in honor of Mrs. Joe Simodvnes of Sidney who has been her guest for the past week. Captain R. E. Haskell spent Wed ncsday In town while enrouto to his ranch In McPherson county. For sev oral months past ho has been staying wmi nis brother at Arnold. Bear In mind, our -Semi-Annual Loom End Sale begins very soon. We havo been preparing for ( this event iur mumns, picKing up oniy goou tilings for tills sale. 44-2 E. T. TRAMP & SONS. Mrs. John McGraw entertained number of friends at dinner Monday evening In honor of Mrs. J. Slmodynes oi biuney. covers were laid for twelve, The latter part of tho evening was spent In music and 500. For Rent Six room house, electric lights, city water. 520 cast Eleventh street. Phone Red 540. 44-2 Henry Peterson, a former North Plntto boy, passed through Wednesday on a dctoureu Kansns Pacific train. He Is now running between Kansas City ana Denver as a dinning car conductor anil lives in the lntter city. Rov. Knowles has accented an Invl tation to deliver tho Fourth of July address at the Stapleton celebration which will bo held Sunday and will bo of a religious and patriotic nature. Tho people of that section aro assured a patriotic and interesting address. Alfalfa growers havocortalnly been hard hit by the almost dally rains of tho past month, not only In Lincoln county, but in all counties east of us. Much of the alfalfa has been cut, but Httlo as yet has been stacked, and it will finally go Into tho stack in rather bad shape fit for feeding but not for shipping. Tho Willow Island ball team will bo hero for a game Sunday "afternoon. This sarao team was hero ten days ago but could not play on account of wet grounds. Embracing as it does tho beat playorB in Dawson county, tho visiting team win no uouut put up a stiff game. Tho umpire will yell "play ball" at 3:30. Committee Works Vigorously. Twelve hours after tho executive committee for tho celebration on July 5th had been appointed, the members had met, outlined their plnns, and had part of tho program arranged that Is, as the boys say, going somo. Within thnt twelve hours tho Gothenburg band had ben engaged to nssfat the North Platte military band In furnishing music; the Gothenburg fire department secured to tnko part in tho races, and plans perfected for a monstrous pnrndo which will include business llonts, two bands, fire departments, hlch school endets, tho rlllo club, drill teams, and other organizations. Ono feature of this pnrndo will bo a comic section, nrlzos of $16, $10 nnd $5.00 being offered for tne tnree best. The same prizes aro offered for the best lloat or decorated automobile. There will be motorcycle, nonv and fot races, base ball gamos and other foot races, basrf ball gamos and other morning until night. In tho evening thero will bo a bettor display of fire works than usual. E.strny Hull. Taken up by Frank Strolberc west of town on Sunday a bull 3 or 4 years old. Owner please call, pay for dam ages done,' for keep and advertising 1 and take anlmnl away. ' OF Ml $1.50 FOR- 8 Cents District Epworth League foment Ion. bevmty-nve or eighty delegates rep resenting tho Epworth loagues in the Kearney district were present nt the convention held In this city Tuesday evening, Wednesday and yesterday morning. The convention opened with a reception nnd banquet Wednesday evening in the basement of the Presby terian church, which was tendered dolegates by the local league. About 150 woro present and tho menu was served by tho Methodist nld society. Following the banquet a program of readings and music was rendered. Tho basement wns decorated with the leaguo colors. Wednesday morning a sunrlso prayer meeting wns hold at six o'clock. and at the morning and afternoon ses sions a number of addresses wero made by delegates present. In the evening a lecture was delivered by Rov. Lowe, of Omaha. Lutheran Announcements. Sunday school at 9:45 a. ni. Morning worship nt 11 o'clock. Tho Lord's Supper will be celebrated. Con gregational meeting at the close of this service. Evenlne worshln at S o'clock. Knec- lal communion service for those who cannot attend In the morning. Ap propriate music at both services. Luther league Wednesday evening nt 8 o'clock. Topic "Tho Burning of John Hus and Modern Liberty." Rev. Alfred Oilman's address last Sunday evening al the Lutheran church to a crowded church was very highly spoken of,. It wns wisely said that his family and our city can bo proud of him and the splendid work ho Is evidently doing in China. Rev. C. S. Powell, pastor of the Lutheran church at Oshkosh, wns in town this week and stopped over nt tho Lutheran parsonage. He accompnnled Mr. Dennis of Oshkosh who Is now at the. Good Samaritan hospital. For Sale. Threo Registered Short Horn Bulls. These bulls are Yearlings and good ones. Frank Strolberg, C miles west of North Platte. x 42-4 Saturday and Monday SEE OUR WINDOW DISPLAY Wilcox Department Store. Fire Truck Itrenkn Down. A house in tho 900 block on wedt Eighth street was burned to thoground Tuesday night. The building was oc cupied by a Mexican who docs not seem to know how the fire originated. Tho auto truck started for the fire bufbofor running a block a break in tho'crnnk shaft occurred and the truck rendered helpless. This accident is supposed to have been due to a Haw in tho shaft. Our auto truck is a thing of benuty but has a tendency to go wrong at Intervals. At the previous fire tho truck became mired; now a break In the mnchlnery what next? Get Glasses in Time Any person who needs Glasses At Ml, needs them Just ns quickly as they can bo had. Because each day that is allowed to pass increases the trouble Just that much more. Wo havo n free servico of examina tion hero that is for anybody nnd overybody. Wo employ only tho most npproved methods for testing the eye, and re sults aro always what they should be, Take advantage of our offer. C. S. CLINTON, Registered Optometrist. Auto Polo Itaccs Excitlinr. The nuto polo races given at the ball grounds Tuesday and Wednesday at ternoon proved tho most exciting sport North Plntto has oyer witnessed. Tho players used Ford cars stripped to tho hare chnssls, and tho drivers hnndled tho cars with wonderful dexterity nnd at top-most speed. The players Btood on Improvised running boards, held to tho car with tho left hand nnd struck the ball with a mallet held In tho right hand. Largo crowds witnessed tho games each afternoon. The greatest grainjerop you ever raised is assured barring 3H I Hj , There have been hail stormy all around us. You cannot bar the HAIL, but you canbar the consequences by letting us write you a policy against loss by rlAlL. Delays are dangerous. iUCHANAN & PATTERSON. It 1Z OPEN AN ACCOUNT WITH The First National Bank -of- NORTII PTA.TT1S, 2iBKRA.8KA. Member Federal Reserve Bank System. CAPJWt A;VZ SURPLUS: Onc'Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars. STABILITY, EFFICIENCY AND SERVICE bj HAVE BEEN THE FACTORS IN THE GROWTH OF THIS BANK, AND THE SAME CAREFUL ATTENTION IS GIVEN TO SMALL ACCOUNTS AS IS GIVEN TO LARGE BALANCES. INTEREST PAID ON TIME DEPOSITS. 3 CHI 3C 1L 1EZ3 tad For Sale. 4-yenr old black Percheron Stallion, weight nbout 1400. Inquire of Otto Mesmer, Sec. 30-1G-30, 15 miles north of North Platte. 42-4 Itallniad .Men and their Families Attention. The order of Railroad Conductors and Brotherhood of Railroad Train men will hold joint memorial services at tho Christian church Sunday, June 27th at 2:30 p. m., to which all rail road men, their fnmllcs and friends nro Invited. Rov. Knowles will deliver tho address. Wo hope to seo every railroad man In town present at this service. Signed: W. II. LoDioyt and Dorr Tnrklngton, committee. dotoured over tho Unoln Pacific for four days this ''week, but Wednesday it was necessary to cend Kansas Pn clflc trains enrouto to and from Den ver through North Platte. It Is to tho credit of tho union Paclllc to say that when extra motive power to haul ineso trams was needed, it was promptly forthcoming at this terminal. I. .1 IMNIi III I . St I Siillrv flult.iirflt.nr 2. i Bndyers. New Centurv. P. & O. Canton at $2F5 to S27 each C ' J " f Samson & Aermotor Wind Mills, each - - $25 to $27 Bain Wagons 2 1-2 inch axle, 3 inch wide tire wheels', 24 inch box and spring scat -. ??.5 13uin Wagons, 2 3-4 inch axle, 3 inch wide tire wheels", 26 inch hox and spring seat f70 Bain Wagon, 3 inch axle, 4 inch wide tire wheels 26 inch hox nnd spring seat $75 Boss Hay Stacker, hest on the market, each - - - $50 Boss Hay Sweeps 30 Champion Foot Guide Hay Sweeps, ench .... 30 Thomas Crown Changeable Speed Mower, 6 ft cut, each 50 Thomas & Johnson 12 foot Sulkey Hay Rakes, each - 30 Johnston Mowers, 6 foot, each 50 Two Horse power Pumping Engines, each - - 50 to 60 Binding Twine at lowest prices. AT HERSHEY'S Corner 5th and Locust Street oppositePostoffice, Phone 15. NORTH PLATTE, NEBRASKA.