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THIRTIETH YEAR.
NORTH PLATTE, NEB., NOVEMBER 23, L915.
No. 88
CITY AND COUNTY NEWS.
For Sale A Ono Minute Washer.
108 west Fourth street.
The Catholic Glrte' club jvlll meet
Friday evening with Mrs. Perry Car
son. Mrs. Gco. V. Finn loft Saturday
night for Donyjer, where she will visit
her sister for a week.
Mrs. James Kennedy loft Friday ov
alng for Willow Island to visit rela
tives for a week or more.
Hussoll Langford and Lqren Hast
ings wont to Lincoln Friday ovenlng
to attend the foot ball gamo.
J. D. McDonald returned Sunday
from Omaha where ho attended tho
Masonic Shrlno last week.
C. P. Hahn, of Lincoln, arrived hero
Sunday to visit his daughter Miss
Beryl Hahn until Friday morning.
Take your pick of our hlsh grade
Fall Suits priced from $30 to 40 for
$15 while they last, BLOCKS.
Herbert Waxlmrn, who had been
working 1n Simon Bros, tlnshop, left
yesterday for Grover, Col., where lie
owns a farm.
Elmer Crocraft Fisher, of Mullen,
'and Amanda Gregg of Mayflower, voro
granted a llcenso to wed Saturday
morning.
Thonias Haggerty Ib off duty this
week owing to a crushed finger winch
he sustained while at work In the
round house Saturday.
Conductor Mose McFarland re
sumed work yesterday morning after
being off duty for two weeks on ac
count of illness.
Mrs. Harold Wright Is critically 111
at her homo on cast Ninth street.
Miss Hattio Hatfield left last night
for Paxton to visit rolatlv3 ftr sev
eral days.
Mrs. George Harvey returned last
ovenlng from a short visit In Chey
enne. Houso nnd 2 lots In fruit for salo or
trado for slock. Black 4G0. 1203
north Locust. SS-4
Visit tho Japancso booth at tho Pres
byterian bazaar for your Christmas
gifts, December 2nd.
Miss Grace Clark cani'j homo last
ovenlng from Lexington where "bIio
visited friends for a short time.
Miss Avis Yoder, of Alliance, ar
rived hero a few days ago and la vis
iting her brother W. D. Yoder and
wife.
Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Winn and sou
John, of Kearney, rat trnnd homo last
ovenlng after visiting with Mrs. Winn's
mother Mrs. Manlon.
Attorney James Kcefo loft last even
ing for Omaha to referee tho foot ball
gamo between Crelghton and Soutli
Dakota on Thanksgiving Day.
Mrs It. L. Hyland, of O3hkosh, and
Master Lloyd Pierce, of Lisco, under
went operations for appendicitis at
tho North Platte Gpncrnl Hospital Fri
day. New shipment of Plush and 55lbe
Hno Coats Just received; fur trim
med, with chin chin collars, now on
salo at urcatly reduced prices at
JURY FIND ItKATTY
AND 80ULKS GUILTY
Tho caso of tho .State, against Will
Bentty and Warren Soiiles, charged
with raitle steall g, was given to I ho
Jury at four o'clock yesterday after
noon and at eleVcn o'clock last night
a verdict of guilty was returned.
Tho trial of this case created un
usual interest, partly becauso of tho
promlnonco of tho family of ono ol
the defendants, and again by reason
of factlonnl Reeling that exlat3 In
Brady and surrounding section. Near
ly two days was spent In securing a
Jury, nearly a hundred talesmen being
oxnmlned. The prosecution of tho
case began Thursday afternoon, tho
Btato Introducing about twenty wit
nesses and tho defense fifteen. Tho
evidence was lnnnly circumstantial
I and very contradictory. The main
I contention was whether two head of
cattle In tho possuswion of Dcatty and
Soulcs wcro tho property of Bergman.
The Identity of thoso cattle, however,
seems to have been proven to two sal
Ihffirtirm of the 1urv.
Though tfudpe Hobart wns "n tho
bench during tho trial of tho uise, by
consent of tho prns.'ciulon, he was
clven tho nrlvllcKC of returning home
last night and tho verdict was mado
returnable to Judge Grimes, who will
Impose the sontencc. Tho penalty is
from ono to ten years In the- penlten
tlary.
DlHtrict Court Notes
Following tho retiring of the jury In
neattv nnd Soulcs case a jury wa3 em
paneled, and this morning tho case o
tho Stato against U. G. Smith was
Iturlarize Tool Hall
Aftor twelve o'clock last night the
Bntly pool hall was broken Into nnd
this morning sovornl dollars' worth
of cigars and tho two dollars which
wfts left In tho cash register wcro miss
ing. Entrnnco wns mado at tho rear
door which was badly splintered. A
break shoo eight Inches long and u
bolt of tho snmo length were, used In
breaking tho lock and wero found
thoro this morning.
BLOCK'S
itTtaa A ftT TllnUlnv n rnrr!atnrfl mllrwl TMila a n pnf whom thn llo-
illlOO Jll -ViW f w0.w- . V.1U1V.UI u - ww "
nurse, of Omaha, has accepted tho po- fondant Is charged with setting fire to
sitlon of superintendent of tho North and burning a houso in tho Fourth
Mrs. Sidney Dillon, of Mumper, Neb., Platto General Hospital, succceuing ; ward belonging to uoy uunnon. uepuiv
who has been visiting ,Mrs. Lester Miss Alice Sleman, wno win taice a state fire commissioner ueiiuuruo
wnivnr' fnr n rminln of woaks. ro-' rest for several months. Miss Blckley has been In town for a couple of days
turned hCme Sunday evening. has had charge'or several large nospi- assisting county Attorney uious in
f tola tti tun nnar
Misses Margaret McCarthy and Anna I""" " '
Aiaster cnaries iuuhui euw:iiuci
twenty-four of his young friends yes-
DeWolf, of Kearney, aro expected here
this evening to visit the former's sis
ter Miss Ellen McCarthy for several
days.
Mrs. Robert Davldsion, of Ogden, who
resided hero twenty-five years ago, Is
visiting Mrs. Anna Shea and other lo
cal friends and will remain hero for a
fortnight.
Another new shipment of Silk
Waists just received; beautiful all
silk crepo waists 'n all shades, high
or low neck, long iloovas", at $2.50,. at
BLOCK'S.
The regular monthly membership
meeting of the Chamber of Commerce
will bo held In the basement of the
Building & Loan building tomorrow.
nvpnlnc. Secretary Temnle will sub
mit -a report showing tho work of tho
organization during the past six
months. To this meeting all members
are Invited.
Catherine evidence In tho case.
Judge Hobart, who has been on tho
bench silica court opened a week ago
take the bench today and It is prob
able that tomorrow evening he will
announco that court will stand ad
journed until December Gth.
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terdav from 4 to G, tho occasion being ' E?"" iou ior
i.i l.l-M, nnrlvnrHnrv. A Vrv MJiuu iubl uiBm.. juubu "
pleasant time was spent by tho little
people In games and stories and nice
refreshments wero served. Charles
was presented with a number of pret
ty remembrances of the day.
Dull headaches, and sometimes very
acute headaches', may come from eye
strain. This Is probably the case
when a child shows signs of headache
or malalso or nervous Irritability af
ter being In tho bright sunlight, ot
after reading or doing any cl03e work.
When it is evident that the trouble
IIcr in tho oves. it is much better tt
visit the 'optometrist first for it of
Un nupptm fhat he iutrui?trUtt can
obviate tho necessity for medicine and
save medical fees. C. S. CLINTON,
ndclstered Optometrist. Look for the
sign with the big ring.
rim: insuhanck
The best Is the clieupcst nnd Is writ
ten by llrntl & Oooilninn.
Mrs. Helen Wlngett went to Omaha
Sunday ovenlng to spend a few days.
Bruco Brown left this morning for
Ogalnlla on business.
For Rent Furnished room. Inqulro
40G cast Third street. S-2
Mrs. Chris Paulson returned last
nvnnliiir frntii n Hhnrt visit. In f!!mvpnnfrt
with rolatlves.
Mrs. Martin Wymnn loft this morn
ing for Curtis to spend Thanksgiving
with relatives.
Miss Alma Shoup, of Sutherland,
has located at tho Now Hamilton
apartments In Omaha and will teach
dramatic art.
After taking a six-week treatment nt
the North Platto General Hospital, Mr.
Shrelver returned to Maxwell Sunday
fully recovered.
Mrs. Applegato, who had spent sov
ornl months with her dnughter Mrs.
Chris Paulson, loft this morning for
Sidney to spend a fow days after which
she will go to Choyenno for tho win-tor.
Weather forecast for North Platte
and vicinity: Warmer tonight, cooler
Wednesday; fresh winds. Highest
temperature yesterday GJ5, a year ago
G3; lowest laBt night 24, a year ago 18.
Tho Christian Science society will
hold a service nt eleven o'clock
Thanksgiving Day in room 25 Build
ing & Loan bulldng.
The Domestic Science department
of tho Twentieth Century club was
very pleasantly entertained by Mrs.
Wni. Maloney Monday aftornoon. Tho
main topic of tho aftornoon wns tho
"lunch box" which was divided into
sub-topics; considering tho proper re
ceptacle for tho lunch box; considera
tion of food values and sandwich mak
ing. Mrs. Mahaffcy, a faithful member
of tho club nnd a recent briuo, was
prc&u ted with n casserole. Mrs. Guy
Swopo assisted Mrs. Maloney In serv
ing a nice lunch.
For Sale Ducks and chickens for
Thanksgiving. Phono Black 844.
Leo Simon nnd oldest -son leave tq
day for tho Snn Francisco exposition.
Mrs. Henry Waltcmnth and daugh
ter Alma loft yesterday for n fow
days' visit In Omaha.
Charley Dixon loft last night for
Grlnnoll, Iowa, to visit his sister Har
riot, who Is attending school there.
C. H. Boylo n.A rented tho building
across tho street from Tho Tribune
olTico"nnd jvlll uso It as n plumblns
shop.
Mrs. Glen Scott, of Grand Island, Is
vlrflttnp thlp wdok wth Mrs. Roy
Kelly.
Misses Minnlo Roscncuttor and
Clara Ocstrlch spent Sunday with Og
nlalla friends.
Mrs. Hnry Moore will go to Choy
enno today Ho spend Thanksgiving
with friends.
Mr. and Mrs. E. Y. Stltolor, of Goth
enburg, visited In town tho lattor part
of last wcok.
Mrs. E. C. Stanley nnd son, ot Gotlt
onburg, who visited hero last, week,
wont homo Sunday.
Ipecial Thanksgiving Dinner
AT
THE PALACE CAFE
NOVEMBER, 25th. 1915.
Soup
Celery Heart
Lincoln County Oats Crop.
The report of tho state board of ag
riculture gives tho oats crop of Lin
coln county for 1015 at 071,520 busli
ols. The average yield per aero was
forty bushels and tho number of acre
In onts 1G.780. The yield in the state
avoraeed thirty-four bushels ner acre, V.Oll SAIjH
' . - ' . . ...
therefore tho yield in Lincoln county i A good Jim rnncn, inciuuing icaso,
wo.3 six bushels per aero above the on n very good school section n
average. . bIco bunch of entile, .about .six miles,
. " froni tills1 city.. 1'rlco right nnd (print?
Mrs. Sdward Doltrlek and daughter reasonable.
went to Sidnev list owning to visit Wo have also best bargains" In
relatives for axwesk. Mr. DeUrlck will houses, lots nnd ncrcago adjoining
spend Thanksgiving thoro. this city. . J1RATT & GOODMAN.
Consomme a la St. Javier
Mixed Nuts
Sliced Tomato
Oyster Fritters Bonne Femme
Fillets-of Stripped Dass Maitred Hotel
Fried Spring Chicken a la Dumas
Stuffed Pork Tenderloin Demi Glaze
Baked Domestic Duck with Orange Sauce
Roast Prime Rib of Beef Au Jus
Roast Young Turkey with Oyster Dressing and
Cranberry Sauce
Potato a la Marie Early June Peas
English Plum Pudding with Brandy Sauce
Vanillia Ice Cream and Wine Cake
Assorted Pie
Tea .Coffee Milk
PRICE 35 CENTS. '
Wilcox Department Store Specials!
From November 13th to November 28th we will offer Specials on a great many new and up to date items as
well as some odd and broken lots from last season. On either class of articles you will make substantial savings
GROCEIIY SPECIALS
5 lb. Package Argo Starch (Jq
E. C. Corn Flakes, 4 packages.
Tomatoes, standard, large can QC
a nnns for tub
Sauer Kraut, 3 cans for
.25c
pH-Empson's Leader or Champion nC
r Pflns. 3 cans for uuj
20 Mule Team Borax Soap, 7 rr
hnrR for tub
Lennox Soap, S bars for
Santa Claus" Soap, 8 bars for
25c
25c
LADIES' SUITS
This will be the best chance you
LADIES' COATS
will have to buy your fall suit.
i Right now is coat time and our
We 1 line is larger than ever before. . We
are offering up to the minute styles have taken all our cloth coats and
in the best makes at special prices, made tiiem nuo nree iots( ouering
that make them cheaper than infer
lor goods
you values that will surprise you
Lot 1, All of our high grade cloth
CHILDREN'S UNDERWEAR
Childrens Shirts and Drawers, fleece
lined, sizes in this lot are IQp
hrnlrmv snonlnl nrice I Ob
Rnvs Ribbed fleece lined shirts and 'Lot 1, Ladies
drawers, all sizes, special HO
price Cub
Boy's Wright's fleece lined shirts and
drawers, the best fleece lined
goods made, regular 50c Oflp
quality, special price OJb
Girls' Union Suits, fine quality cot
ton ribed, regular 50 to 75c qual
ity, broken sizes, special QQ
price uu
Children's wool union suits, san
itary ribbed, all sizes, value 85c
to $1.25, special price yy q
Children's Wool Vests and Pants,
worth up to 70c, In large sizes,
all sizes, put together at A0n
snecial nrice Tlb
OUTING GOWNS
One lot Ladies Outing Gowns, white
or colored, full size, spe- CQ
UUb
Lot 1, High Grade Suits, values up, coats worth up to $25 AO
to $35.00, special price (Pin jO ami $au, special price ..iui-tu
tPlUiHU Lot 2, Fine ciylh coats including a
Lot ' 2, Medium Grade Suits, good! g'reat many Wooltex (jjll IQ
values at $20.00, spe- M Aft garments, special price. U) i'ti'tU
cial price ipl'tiHO Let 3, A largo line of splendid
T,nt finnrl crades of cheaner dual- ciotns macie up in up to uuuj
ity, values $15.00, spe- OQQQ, styles, weil tuilored,
cial nrice J)ji3Qi special price
Lot A, Last season's Suits, all in Lot 4, Tuit? is u good lino of Junior
high grade garments, selling up! Styles tv f.;irlb 13 to 10 M no
to S35 and $40. snecial fl7 IO! years old, special price ..lOfidU
price vi , Lot 5, High Grade Coats, last years'
. j t r r
I styles, some worm up 10 $zd.uu
J These make good, service-(jQ 0
all, nrarments. snecial nrice . . vDOiHrO
$9,98
cial price
LADIES' DRESSES
Wool Dresses,
wool cloths, special price (fQ Q
ipiJitU
Lot 2, Ladies' Wool Dresses, good
fine cloths, special price Jg
Lot 3, House Dresses made from
good ginghams and percales, light
and dark colors, special 7Q-,
price lub
SILKS
One lot 26 inch Taffeta Silks, CQp
$1.00 values, special price ..uub
One lot 3G inch Fancy Silks
$1.50 values, special price..
SHIRT WAISTS
One lot Fancy Plaid Silk Waists,
new styles, special price
One lot Silk Waists, small sizes, not
new in styles, but $3.50 to QQn
..UUb
$7.50 values, special price
sizes,
98c
LADIES' DRESS SKIRTS
Lot 1, All of our highest grade
skirts, latest styles, values up to
$10 and $12.00, special $7 jflQ
price Oi iW
Lot 2, This lot is made up of latest
style skirts selling up
to $7.00, special price
Lot 3, Ladies' Skirts, cheaper cloths,
but good -quality, spe
cial price
Lot 4, Ladies' all wool serge Skirts,
well made, good styles
special price
..$4,98
$3.48
$2.48
Lot G, A few old styles, smal
but good warm garments
special price
CORSETS
One lot high grade back lacing cor
sets, values $2.50, $3 and $3.50.
These are all right except the elas
tic in the garters are M QO
weak, special price p I iUO
MILLINERY
During this period Miss Whittakcr
will make special prices on a great
many items in Millinery. No mat
ter what price hat you want, see
Miss Whittaker before you buy.
MENS SHIRTS
We are overstocked on $1.50 qual
ity of mens fine shirts and will of
fer a largo assortment at QQp
special price jOb
One lot mens fancy shirts,
good percales special price
MEN'S FURNISHINGS
Men's Fleece Lined Union
Suits, special price
Men's Heavy Ribbed Cotton
Union Suits, special price .
One lot men's wool shirts and draw
ers, broken sizes, special
price
Men's Woolen Socks, heavy IQp
' weight, special price lob
Men's Rockford Socks, heavy
weight, special price
Mens work shirts, good quality HQ
special price Odu
Ono lot Boy Scout Sweaters, a good
heavy wool sweater, colors 00
navy and tan, special price. .UUb
Boys wool, blouses,, regular, $1.00
quality, just the thing for 7Qn
school wear, special price..! vit
BLANKETS
83c
83c
ilraw-
79c
..7c
.59c
Cotton Blankets, size 70x80 inches,
regular$1.50 quality, spe-(M HQ
cial price ij) I tCU
Ono lot Grey Woolen Blankets, one
of the best $4.00 blankets we have
ever handled, special (JJQ HQ
price j)0iu
SHOES
One lot Ladies fine Shoes, fine qual
ity patent leathors and tan, small
sizes, narrow last, special QQw
prico uOb
One lot Ladies fine Shoes, good lasts,
but broken sizes, quite an assort
ment of styles and leathers, all of
them $3.00, $3.50 and $4 dri AO
grades, special price tilO
One lot Growing Girls shoes, both
button and blucher styles, sizes
2io to 5. A good fine shoe made
to sell for $2.50 and $3.00, 01 00
special price iuIiOU
One lot Boys Patent Leather Shoes,
sizes 9 to 5, regular prices up to
$2.50, special price 98"
Ono lot Mens Heavy Tan Work
Shoes, a good strong, serviceable
shoe, $3.00 value, special HQ
price tbe.ic.Ti
One lot Mens Elk Outing Shoes, also
a few heavy, black work shoes,
$2.50 values, special (jj-j jg
Ono lot Mens Patent Shoes, also a
few Vici Kid, not new lasts, but
shoes worth up to $5.00, in high
grade ines, special price "j (jg
RUGS AND CARPETS
One lot 9x12 Axminster M C Aft
Rugs, special prico . . . I uiHO
Ono lot 9x12 Axminster Rugs, one
of the best known 01 7 A 0
makes, special price. ...) 1 1 iHQ
One lot 9x12 extra Axminster Rugs,
fine quality, special 010 0
prico ianp4U
One lot 9x12 Velvet Rugs, (Mfj Aft
nigii grade, special prlce.ip 1 UrtU
Ingrain Carpets, your choice of any
piece in our stock, special AQn
prico per yard 40 b
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