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NORTH PLATTE, NEB., AUGUST 13, L915.
No. 59
LOCAL AND PERSONAL
Cano Granulated Sugar $G.G0 per
sack at Wilcox Department Store.
MIbs Mario Martlnt lias gone to
Sidney to spend a week wlh friends.
Mrs. Harry Lantz and children will
go to Paxton Sunday morning to visit
relatives.
Georgo Copo, of the Union Pacific
car department went to No'rthport
yesterday morning.
MrB. Asa Snow returned a few days
ago from a pleasant visit of two weeks
. with relatives In Salt Lake City.
Superintendent P. M. Whitehead,
of Gothenburg, visited local friends
and attended Chautauqua this week.
Mrs. Florin Muchllnskl and Mrs.
Agnes Boyer went to Hershey yester
day morning on buslnss for th L. 0.
T. M.
Miss Hazel Lewis left a few days
ago for Omaha and Council Bluffs
whore she will visit her aunts for a
fortnight.
Master Louis Pushman, who made an
extended visit with Mr. and Mrs. HI
Smith, returned Wednesday morning
to LeMoyno.
Mon's Unlonalls, the most practical
garment for auto owners, farmers and
workmen. Sold only at Wilcox De
partment Store.
Arthur Hubbard, formerly of this
city, who has been employed In a
garage In Kimball for some time, came
down a few days ago to visit) his par
ents, Mr. and Mrs. William Hubbard.
Mrs. James Dorram and daughtor,
Miss Zella, who spent ten days In
Sldnoy with friends, returned home
Wedcnsday morning.
Ira Simpson has resigned his posi
tion In Harry's Shoo Shop and Is suc
ceeded by Harris Stuart, who began
work a few days ago.
Mrs. James Morrow and mother,
Mrsi Frances Richards, left yesterday
morning for Huntington, 1ml., to spend
several weeks with relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. Jens Slllnsen and two
daughters who wore guests of Mr.
and Mrs. Frd Frederlcksou during
Chautauqua week, left for tholr homo
In Keystone yesterday morning.
Albert 0. Levey, of Syracuse, N. Y.,
who has been the guest of Mrs. Har
ry 1. Block far some time, will re
turn home Sunday morning. Mr.
0. Levey Is Mrs. Block's brother.
Mrs. W. II. Bannon, of Auburn,
Kansas, is expected hero this week to
visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.
A. Skinner. Mrs. Bonnan was for
merly Miss Isabello Skinner, of this
city.
A. R. Adamson returned a few
days ago from Lena, where he visited
his daughter, Mrs. Fred Struthers,
for several weeks. Ho' reports the
stock to be In fine condition, but on
account of the heavy rains the hay
crop will bo light, and the farmers
find it very difficult to procure hay
men.
ror Kent.
Five room cottage, city water, elec
tric lights and sewer. $15 per month.
Inquire of T. Slmant. 303 south Chest
nut street. 57tf
SfpGTH SAY
It is false economy to buy any but
high-grade, anti-skid tires.
You can know true tire-saving only by using
G & J
lire
Come in, telephone, or write us for the price
on this famous, long mileage, real anti-skid tire.
You will be surprised to find how little you
will have to pay for G & J "Chain Tread" Tires of
the size you use.
J. S. DAVIS AUTO CO. North Platte, Neb
THK HKYNOLDS WILDING ,
IS '(MV COMl'LKTKD
Work on the Reynolds building will
be completed in a short time making It
one of tho most up-to-date and con
venient business buildings in the city.
Owing to unavoidable delays tho re
modollng was not completed ns soon
as was expected but the results are
more gratlflng than if the work had
been hurried. The double stores oc
cupied by Hlncker and Stone Drug
companies have been extended both
on tho ground and second floors fifty
four feet, making the length of the
building one hundred and twenty-foil
feet. A four foot oak stairway divides
tho stores, tho lower steps of which
,nre of marble and the entrance of tle.
Tho lower half walls of the stairway
and halls are of keen cement and
tho rooms of tho second floor are tint
ed In- light brown and tan shades with
wood work of yellow pine. The north
east corner rooms on this floor have
been rented by Dr. II. C. Brock, who
has divide them Into an office, re--.
ceptlon hall, .dental rlom and workl
room and Is fitting them up with new
and attractive furnishings. County At
torney Geo. Glbbs has arranged his
law office In room 6 directly to tho
right of tho stairway landing. Dr. J,
D. Redfleld has furnished the south
front rooms for a receiving room and,
an office, and an adjoining room has
been finished In white enamel with
corresponding fixtures for an oper-'
ating or dressing apartment.
Several toilet rooms have been ar
ranged to the loft of the lobby und
equipment to accommodate twenty'
flv telephones, should that number bo
needed, has been placed In one of the
smaller rooms.
Photographer Brooks has taken
possession of several rooms at the
west end of the building, one of which
has been set aside for a rest room and
office, opening into which are two
dressing rooms, store and stock room
and a thirty-five foot gallry which con
tains all the paraphernalia for first
class photography.. Including cabinets
for plates with sliding doors, home por
trait windows and a twelve by four
teen skylight. In the dark roomnrc
found concrete sinks and electric
printing machines, and adjoining this
a work room containing tho enlarg
ing machine, spacious shelves and
cabinets for films and plates. The
former windows were removed and In
their place are large double ones situ
ated to givo the best possible light
and ventilation. Each room is com
plete with water, lights, heat and gas.
The floors aro finished in maple and
a new metuj celling replaces the form
er one.
A new thirty-two pound tin roof has
also boon "added. Glass cases con
taining the names of the tenants will
be placed in tho halls.
s Notice
All people desiring concession rights
on fair grounds aro requestedto call
on P'. E. Piclstlckcr, president, or J.
E. Sebastian, secretary.
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A Practical Book
The 11)15 CliimfaiKMia Closes
During tho closing sessions of the
Chautauqua, a proposition wns made
to the attendants by a committee of
the directors to decide the best metli
od of managing the Chautauqua next
year. The suggestion that one bund
red and forty men would each agree
to take four tickets, to use or to sell
met with the approval of all Interested
and tho names of those volunteering
wore taken down by the secrelnry In
order that tho contract could be closed
before the departure of tho Chautau
qua crew who left yesterday morning.
A largo number have pledged them
selves for -tickets, ten of whom will
tako ten each and others take from
two to six. Twelve more names are
needed to make required number and
it is thought they can bo procured this
week. The average dally attendance
at the Chautauqua was about 1,000 in
the afternoon and 1,300 In the evening.
Tho American Girls. Senator Goro and
tho Brooks-Ingham Co., who enter
talned during the closelng were among
tho best attractions on the program.
Planning a home is such a big prob
lem, you cannot afford to do without
the help we can give.
You will find "Attractive Bunga
lows" a beautiful little book filled with
illustrations showing floor plans, in
terior and exterior views of homes that
have been built.
Wouldn't you like to have one to
look over in the evenings when plan
ning your home? We shall be very
glad to see that you have one. It only
takes a request from you.
Come in and ask us for one.
A Slid Accident
A sad accident occuirrod at the
Broemer farm north of town Wednes
day evening when the little daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Glenson was
drowned In tho cellar of tho house
The child, which was a little over a
year old, wns missed for some time
and a search was made which resulted
In liullng tho body in the cellar which
was almost full of water. Physicians
from this city werv summoned but
their efforts to restore life wore of
no avail. The remains wore taken to
tho Howe & Maloney undertaking par-
' lors and funeral services will bo held
In this city today. Intormont will be
made In tho Catholic cemetery.
Final Clean Up of
Summer Dresses
We will offer, Saturday and until closed out all
of our White and Colored Summer Dresses in
two lots
LOT 1 Consists of Dresses sold up to
$3.50, all new and snappy styles, choice
LOT 2-A11 Dresses thai sold from $5
to $7.50, some colored but mostly
white, nicely made in new styles, choice
$2.48
ilcox Department Store,
The I'liSKliipr of Judge Plunger
Judge W. II, Munger, of Omaha,
died at his home Wednesday night, fol
lowing a severe ilness of nearly a
year' duration, due to artcrio-sclorosls,
with other complications. At his bed
side were his wiPo, two daughters,
Mrs. II. P. 13oll of Silver Creek, Neb.
and Mrs. E. A. Jackson of Dallas, S.
D., and his son, Horton Munger, of this
city, the latter reaching there but a
flew hours before his death.
When a young man, Judge Munger
entered Into the practice of law in Fre
mont, and continued practicing in that
blty until hip appointment to tho
lederal bench during Cleveland's last
administration. At that time the
family moved to Omaha, where tho
Judge and Mrs. Munger have since re
sided. On this coming 12th of Oc
tober, Judge Munger would havo cele
brated his seventieth birthday, at
whldh time ho expected to retire from
from th bench.
Interment will probably bo made at
Fremont some time Saturday.
Judge Munger was born In Bergen,
Gonessce county, New Vork, October
10th, 1845. Ho was admitted to the
bar in 1SGS. On March 150, 1871 he
was married to Jennie M. Fowler, who ,
survives him. During the eighteen j
years tnat no nau ueen on me reueran
bnch he had many important cases to
decide. Ho was of a most lovable
disposition and one of the most liked i
men who ever held the office.
CITY AND COUNTY NEWS
John C. Gale, assslstant special
agent for tho Union Poclflc Is spend
ing a fow days hero on business.
Work on the now heating plant Tor
the Nevlllo block between 5th and Gtli
streets on Dowey began yesterday.
Miss Fern Shoup, of Sutherland,
who visited her aunt Mrs. Chris Paul
son for a week, returned home yea'i
terday. .., ,
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Bretzor of Syra
cuse, N. V., arrived last evening to
visit the former's brother Frank
Uretzer and fnmllv '
If you haven't tho time In the,.dny
tlmo to havo your oyes tested, call is
up and Wo will' juako un appointment
with y'au in tho evening. C. S.
CLINTON, Registered .Optometrist.
Sheriff Salisbury returned Inst even
ing from Hershey where he went to
get Edward Llnqulst who will bo tried
beforo tho Insanity board.
Mrs. C. F. Iddlhgs will entertain a
number of ladles at a kcuslngton Sat
urday afternoon In favor of her niece,
Mrs. Woodberry of Council Bluffs.
For Rent Two largo front rooma
for light housekeeping. 514 cast
Third street.
The Boosters lost tho game at Con
trol City yesterday by a scoro of 14
to 3. LUby, Bright and Langford
wefo hi tho box and Ilollldny did tho
catching.
t miss- isamorine nan uas reiurnou
from a two weeks' visit In Juenrnoy..
iTUls! RuUuCopor left a few days ago
ror airaion 10 visu menus.
The Et-A-Vlrp club spent a pleas
ant afternoon with MrB. Lemuel
ffioblo Tuesday in kenslngton.
Gctnclcii
WASTKD
A competent jiirl for jrenernl house
work. Apply 112 west Fourth Street.
CRYSTAL THEATRE
Monday, August 16th,
W. W. BIRGE CO-
(icricral Hospital Noles .
Mrs. Chessmoro , of McPherson
county, who Is taking medical treat
ment at the North Platte General hos
pltal Is getting along nicely.
Mrs. C. E. Rlthers, wno was op
rated upon at tho North Platte Gen
eral hospital recently is doing nicely.
Mrs. W. L. Richards entered tne
North Platte Genereal hospital Thurs
day for treatment.
Mrs. Aluhonso Plcard, who lias neen
seriously 111 for somo tlmo was taken
to tho hospital this week.
Woman Killed at Snllierluud
The mother of Mrs. McCord, of
Sutherland, who was tq como east last
evenlsg was struck by train No. 10
and Instantly killed. No. 10 being
four hours late arrived at Sutherland
a fow minutes beforo No. 4 was due
Thlnklnc this was hor train tho unfor
tunute woman stopped out to board
it and was thrown under tho cars
Tho body was badly mutilated.
The Episcopal Guild havo for Bale
at a bargain genuine etchings and
photogravures beautiful reproduc
tions of copper plates of famous paint
ings. Theso pictures aro educational
and should bo in every homo. Re
member every order given will help a
worthy cause. We ask tho co-operation
and patronngo of tho public. The
ladles' guild will hold this sale In con
nection with a ten cent social at tho
Rectory on Thursday afternoon. Aug
ust 19th.
Charles McDonald and J. I. Smith,
directors of the Suburban Irrigation
district, In company wljh Owen Jones,
tho ditch rider, went up to the head
gate yestorday to Inspect the ditch,
which has been badly damaged this
season by unauthorized persons cutting
tho banks and using it as n drainage
canal. It will cost tho Irrigation dis
trict considerable money to put the
cnnal in proper working condition
again .
Tho Episcopnl Sunday school hold a
picnic yesterday afternoon. Autos
and a Hat wacon conveyed the chil
dren to tho state farm where a good
time was cnioved with swings anil
hammocks, etc., and some of the small
er ones were taken to tho faoutn river
for a wade In the water. Later an
laborate picnic supper was sorved in
the church basement.
T. I.. Woodward, of Ogalalla, la
spondlng this week In town on busi
ness and stutes mni nis huii-ui-iu
TTniHiitrswnrth who has been mana
ger of tho hotel there has leased It
to MP DCOll fi riBiiur jiuiu vu, ...
sHVPmi in mi tli h while he taiios nis
family to California to visu rem
tlves.
Fniifiwlnc Is the menu which will bo
sirved by tho Christian ladles at tho
r1i ii mil luisf.inent Monday noon: Fried
chicken und gravy, succotasn, escai-
inni.il nntntoos. carrots Willi creameu
ium fnttaee cheese, beet salad, hot
rolls, peach pie, iced tea and coffco.
Weather forecast for North Platto
and vicinity: Local showers this af
ternoon and tonight: Saturday genur
niiv fnir lilirhest temneraturo yes
terday 82, a year ago 94; lowest last
night 67, a year ago iu.
Mrs. S. IV. Snyder and daughto
n,f Council BluffB. came ro-
n.ni vtn vlnlt Mr. and Mrs. W. P
trfVtlbt J vv - -
Snyder.
A five part feature with Lois Weber and
Phillips Smalley. A mighty protest against
scandal mongers, who ruin the reputations
and the lives of their victims.
Admission 10 and 15 Cents
UYERS
of groceries, potatoes, flour, corn, oats,
corn chop, bran, shorts, rock salt, sack
salt and block salt. Large consumers
hay camps, boarding houses, hotels
and restaurants get our prices on
quantities. Four-fifths of all our
goods are bought in car lots direct
for cash.
Bargain days six days in each week.
Cane Sugar $6.50 cwt.
R. N. LAMB.
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