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About The North Platte semi-weekly tribune. (North Platte, Neb.) 1895-1922 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 7, 1916)
8flte Jtortlt THIRTIETH YEAR. NORTH PLATTE, NEB., JANUARY 7, 1916. No. 102 mums ix J it i.i excised DEATHS I1V SIXTV-TWO. Births ill North Platto during 1915 exceeded deaths by sixty-two, accord ing to the report mndo by C. P. Temple, reRlstrnr of vltnl statistics for this city. The number of births during the year vvero, 162, and the number of deaths an even hundred. All these deceased, how ever, wore not residents of the city. By inionths the births and deaths were us follows: Births Deaths Janunry 12 10 February 22 9 , March 16 S April 10 15 May t ......... 9 4 June '.. 11 G July 13 7 August 11 September 8 C October 24 8 Novombcr 4 12 December 12 9 Total 162 100 MiinIcuI AhxocIiiIIoii Kleetn OIHccrM Wednesday evening the members of the- North 1'latto Musical Association, Local 609, A. F. M., together with tholr families and friends, were entertained iiv the homo of Ilorshoy S. Welch. Each person on arriving waH conducted to the third iloor, where, they woro mado to demonstrate their artistic ability, by posing for the amusement of those al ready present. Following tills, other amusing stunts wero indulged In, after which a musical program consisting of u trombone solo by Arthur Tramp, vo cal solo by Everett Kendall, cornet solo Earl Stamp, trio for clarinet, cornet and piano, AV. E. Starr, Prof. Tout and Mrs. Tout; piano solo, Thelma Starr, and ocarina solo by Richmond Blrge, all of which wero heartily encored. The oHlcers for the year woro then installed. Wilson Tout acting as in stalling olilcor inducted the following membors into olllco: Earl Stamp, pres ident: Jos. F. Filllon, vico president; Ed Weeks, secretary-treasurer; P. G. Buchanan, Sergt. at arms; It. D. Birgo and W. E. Starr, members of exocutlvo committee. Following Installation, refreshments were served. This affair was ono of the annual get-together meetings of hte Musicians' Association, and was de , clared by all present to have been one of tho most enjoyable social affairs ever held by that organization. Little Child 1'nHNCM Awny Wilnmet, tho threo year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Boyle, of east Klxth street, died at 3 o'clock yester day morning after an illness of several -weeks. She was taken ill with pneu monia early in December and gradu ally grew weaker. Two weeks ago symptoms of other diseases appeared, among them congestion of tho brain, and she never regained consciousness. The services of professional nurses and consultation of several physicians could not stay the course of the disease and tho patient passed away peacefully. To the bereaved parents the sympathy of the community Is extended. The funeral will bo held tomorrow morn ing. Bible Study Class in District No. 1 will meet with Mrs. I. L. Bailor Tues day afternoon at 3 o'clock. LOCAL AND PERSONAL. For Itcnt 5 room house, 410 west Eleventh street, J. D. Cox. 101-2 Attorney It. P. Hnlligan has returned from a business visit In Omaha. A. A. Scltatz left last evening for Omaha to spend several days on busl noHs. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Dixon, who had been visiting In Omaha, returned homo yesterday morning. Wm. Carroll, of Chicago, is expected hero today to nttend tho funeral of his sister, Wllamot Boyle. A. Kunklo of Kent precinct, wns In town yesterday While onrouto to Cali fornia to Bpend tho winter. Deputy State Flro Commissioner II. F. He.qunrtettc, of Lincoln, Is spending a few days hero on business. Mr. and Mrs. Stovo Baldwin woro called to Council Bluffs yesterday by the serious Illness of a relative. The Sarah Robokah lodgo will meet this ovcnlng for tho purposo of in stalling the newly elected odlcors Mrs. Ooorgo Shostrom and baby, of Gothenburg, left yesterday afternoon after visiting local frk.nds for several days. Mrs. C. P. Carson, of Gothenburg, who visited her son Perry Carson and wife for some time, went homo yester day. Frank Baldwin, who had boon visit ing his parents for two weeks, left yes terday for Kansas City to resume Ills studios. ti. C. Carroll, of tho Electric Roller Mills, of Gothenburg, loft yesterday af ternoon after spending sovoral days here on business. Roy Mocomber Is spending a few days hore with his parents and will leave shortly for Gerlng to open a billiard room and pool hall. Govornmcnt Inspector Gardner, of Boulder and U. P. Inspector Fenlson, of Omaha, have been hero for a couple of days looking over freight cars. Mrs. Charles McCance, who makes her homo with her daughter, Mrs. Walter Ross, left yesterday afternoon for Co zad to visit for a week or longer. The Zeta Sieta club woro tho guests of Mrs J. B. Redfield and Mrs. Asa Snow at the home of the former Wednesday afternoon at a kensington. Enjoyable refreshments wero served. Tho G. A. II. and the W. It. C. will hold Joint Installation services at Odd Fellows' hall tomorrow afternoon. Pre ceding theso services a dinner will bo served to the members of both orders. Geo. Hardin who has lived in tho north part of the county for thirty years, has sold his 640-acro farm to a party from Fullerton, who will take i possession in March. At that tlmo Mr. Hardin and family will move to Fullerton. In making the sale ho took as part payment two houses In Fuller ton. The Club Nevlta held Its annual busi ness meeting Wednesday at the homo of Mrs. Ada Lewis. Tho officers elected for tho ensuing year aro Mrs. W. P. Snyder, president: Mrs. T. V. Austin, vice-president; Mrs. Leslie Basklns, secretary and treasurer and Mrs. O. H. Thoelecke, reported. Tho election in each Instance was unanimous. At the close of the business a splendid lunch eon was served by tho hostess. Mnrttl.urettn Ilurkp Mnrrled Miss Margharctta Burke, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Burke, former resi dents of North Platte, wns married at tho homo of her parents in Omaha Wednesday nfternoon to Walter C. Klopp, of Muleshoc. Toxas. Rov. Mac. kay, of All Saints' Episcopal church, performed tho ceremony. Tho bride, who belongs to tho Kappa Kappa Uanui sorority, wns attended by a slstor mem ber, Miss Helen Chase, of Lincoln, nnd woro her Roing awny gown or Aincan brown trimmed with French (lowers, and African brown boots. Tho only j ornament she woro was a platinum pin set witli diamonds, a wi ft of tho groom. I Tho groom Is a Bota Theta Pi man, and had a brother fraternity man as best man. A number of out-of-town guests, 1 Including Mrs. John Brntt, of tills city, wero present. Mr. and Mrs. Klppp Willi bo at home nt Muleshoc, Texas, after , February 1st. The bride was born In North Platte ' and spent her early childhood here. Since making her dobut In Omaha so-, cloty slio lias been very popular. ItoliprlN Cnnp Continued I At tho request of Assistant Attorney Gonoral Roe, argument in the case of Roy Roberts has been continued from Jnnunry 17th to Fobruary 1st. Roborts was convicted in tho Lincoln county I district court on tho charge of murder ing Vernon Connott and given tho death penalty. His attorney, J. T. Koofc, took the case to tho supreme court on error. Since conviction Roberts has been In tho penitentiary. j Crimen Canlliln(( for lle-Elcctlon I A petition Is being circulated asking that the name of II. M. Grimes bo placed on tho prlmnry ballot for nomination as Judge of tho Thirteenth Judicial dis trict. If Judgo Grimes is to havo nn opponent, tho latter has not yet mado himself publicly known. However, no matter what opposition tho Judgo may have, ljs nomination Is assured and his election next November a certainty. ; I'AltMIJUS' IMOX HOLDS FIRST AXXl'AI. MEETING The first annual mcottng of tho Lin coln .County Farmers' Educational and Co-operntlvo Union wns hold In this city yesterday. There aro olovon local unions In tho county, nnd theso wero represented by thirty or moro del egates. Theso eleven unions havo a membership of about 300. Sessions woro hold botlt In tho fore noon and afternoon and tho different phases of tho business In which tho Union cngngos woro discussed, Tho principal speaker was Stato Organlzor O. E. Weed, of Lincoln, but talks woro also made by Messrs. S. S. Reynolds of Mnxwell, Georgo Ferbracho of Bird wood, Goo. Cary and S. E. Anderson of O'Fnllon. By request E. S. Davis appeared bo foro the meeting and explained his plan for rural credit. This plan so ploasod the fdolegates present that thoy unan imously endorsed it, and passed a reso lution asking tliat tho plnn bo en dorsed by tho stnto convention which meets at Grand Island next weok. Tho olllcors of tho past year wero re elected. Theso aro: I. B. Bostwlck, of Nowell, president; R. 1. Chnppello, of Sutherland, vico president, nnd A. J. Samelson, of O'Falton, secretary and treasurer. Tho Union Is now successfully con ducting a lumber and coal yard and el ovator at Ilorshoy, a gonoral storo at Sutherland nnd expect to establish a business at Maxwell. I'rrMltj'terlnii Clmreli. 1 11 a. . Children's service, children's singing, children's sermon. You aro In terested. Como. 7:30 p. m. Good music, a warm wel come, a helpful service. Pnstor's thomo: "Tho Young Man and his Body," Tills is tho first of a series of six addresses to young men. Young man wo aro In terested In your problems. Come. lllllliirtl Tournament Staged. Stoward Smith, of tho Elks' home lias staged another billiard tournament be tween tenms captained by Harry Fleishman nnd Arthur Hoaglund. There are about thirty players to each team. Tho defeated team will pay for a baked bean supper to he served nt the home on tho evening of January 24th. Earl Palmer, of tho Sutherland sec tion, and two companions killed a coy ote the other day that weighed soven-ty-threo pounds. This big fellow was the king of tho coyotes in that section and though frequently seen, eluded his pursuers until this week. A flro originating from the gasollno lighting plant was discovered in tho A. B. Yates store at Sutherland Wednes day nicht in time to bo extinguished before much damage ensued. I Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Cross returned a' few days ago from a two weeks' visit In Overton with relatives. Tho Ladles' Auxiliary of tho Harry E. Brown camp U. S. W. V. organized yosterday afternoon In tin First Na tional bank hall and docldod to uso tho same name as the camp, Tho following olllcors wero olectcd: President, Mrs. Will Eshcluian; senior vico president, Mrs Leonard Robinson: Junior vico president, Mrs. E. E. Moody; chnplln, Mrs. Chas. Hanor; Patriotic Instructor, Mrs. Chas. Crosby; secretary, Mrs. Roy Murdoch; historian, Mrs. Clyde Mc Mlchael; conductor,Mrs. Norwack; as sistant conductor, Mrs. Chas. Scaton; guard, Mrs. Weeds; assistant guard, Mrs. A. W. Brown. The banquet to bo tendered the vis iting sheriffs will bo hold at tho Pros byterlnn church basement next Mon day evening and will bo served by tho ladles of that church. Tho oxpenso of this banquot will bo mot by tho indi vidual business men, each paying for a plate for a guest and ono for hlmsolf. It is expected that at loast ono hundrod will bo prcsont. v Dr. J. Everett Fonda was operated , upon in Chicago Tuesday for appendl-l citl8 and a telegram recolved by his parents yesterday announced that ho w!hs recovering satisfactorily. He ex pects to como homo on a visit as soon as he Is able to loavo tho hospital. Dr. I Fonda has been practicing dentistry in Chicago since last Juno. Tho Ice harvest on tho Union Pacific lake east of town has progroBsed at a good gait this weok, tho avorago being about forty cars a day. Thoro Is a shortage of cars, else one-half more could have been loaded. Secretary Tomplo, of tho Chamber of Commerce, received a telegram yester day stating thnt tho Lincoln Hlghwny dims will bo exhibited hero January 18th Instead of January 17th. Mr and Mrs. John Burko will lenvo today for Omaha and othor onstortt points to visit relntlves. .A. "Very Special 73 Special! Our customers havo long ago learned that our week-end Candy Specials are values that thoy can secure nowhere else and at no other time. Today and tomorrow we shall offer one that wil even beat our own past records. Here Is a pound package of delicious Hawaiian Pineapple cream covered with the finest Milk Chocolate, each piece in an individual bonbon cup. Special for today Qfln and Saturday, per box -. uuC WILCOX DEPARTMENT STOKE. LOCAL AND PERSONAL. Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Williams, of Os kaloosa, Iowa, arrived a fow days ago to visit Mr. and Mrs. Wlllads Hansen. J. T. Keofo returned returned yester day from Sioux Cttv whoro ho had been visiting relatives for a couplo ofj Tho revival sorviccs conducted at Sutherland by Evangelist Clutter clos ed Sunday night with thirty accessions to tho church. Will Hondy, Chan. Hendy and ono or two others occupied an nutomobllo that crossed tho now bridge east of town this wook, and yostorday John and D, M. Brooks crossed over on a motor cycle. Tho west end 1111 Is not com pleted, but by careful driving It can bo navigated. At a mooting of tho North Platto Rlllo Club Wednesday ovonlng tho following olllcors wero elected: Dr. T. J. Kerr, prosldent; A. W. Shilling, vico presi dent: A. W. Brown, socrotnry; E. E. Moody, treasurer and Julius Hoga ex ecutive olllcer. t was decided to or ganize a rlflo team from among tho best marksmen of tho club. Earl Jennings, living northwest of Sutherland, loaded up a musket his father had purchased at a sale for two bits and lirod It off. When tho smoke clenrod away Earl was found uncon scous. having boon struck o n tho foro head by a portion of tho brooch pin, and ono hand was badly lacerated. It was considered a closo -call. Georgo Frator returned yostorday from Rising City whoro ho spent a week. Mr. nnd Mrs. Earl Hamilton and baby returned last evening from Omaha and Lincoln whoro thoy wero tho guests of rolntlvos. For Sale A Round Oak soft coal stovo In good condition, S7.D0. North I'latto Light & Power Co. 102-4 Miss Mabel Sawyor entertntnod a nuinbor of friends last evening in favor of Miss Jnno Cashing, of Omaha. After u very enjoyable evening an olaborato threo course luncheon was servod. Roy Mcaill, of Ellis, Kansas, Is ox poctod today to spend a weok. Mrs McGUl has been visiting hor parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Earhart for two months. Tho rogulnr monthly meeting of a Twentloth Century club will bo held nt tho Chamber of Commerce rooms Tues day ovonlng, Jan. 11th, at eight o'clock. Tho president desires a full attendance of tho membors. At n mooting of Harry E, Brown camp No. 11, U. 8. W. V., held Tuesday even ing at tho Shilling home, tho following olllcors worq installed: Commander, S. T, Clark; Benior vico commander, W. E. House; Junior vice comandor, J. W. Ro land; olllcer of tho day, C. W. Likes; olilcor of tho guard, JuIIub Hoga; trus too, A. W. Brown: adjutant, A. W. Shill ing; qunrtermastor, Luthor Tucker; chaplln. A. F. Hammond; historian, Clydo McMichaol; color sargonts, E. VS. Moody and Chas. Hanor; quartermas ter sargent, Tim u'lveoro. "3-3 -3 BWWMPieGESS! THIS IS THE SALE YOU HAVE WAITED FOR IT'S A SALE THAT'S WORTH WAITING FOR HUNDREDS OFREAL BARGAINS IN DEPENDABLE MERCHANDISE, INCLUDING SUCH LINES AS ADLER'S CLOTHING, LEWIS' UNION SUITS, MANHATTAN SHIRTS, UP1IAM SHOIiS AND WILSON BROTHERS' FURNISHING GOODS. EVERY ARTICLE IN THIS SALE BEARS THE ORIGINAL PLUCK TICKET. OUR REPUTATION FOR TRUTHFUL ADVERTISING IS BACK OF EVERY ARTICLE SOLD. Men's All Wool Suits Men's Overcoats Men's Odd Trousers Made by America's Leading Tailors In long, shawl and convertible collars, includring Adler's 20 PER CENT OFF $10.00 Suits now $ 7.75 Famous Collegian Overcoats including Cnsoiineres, Worsteds, Corduroys, Kakhi, Whip $12.50 Suits now $ 9.75 2.50 Overcoats now $ 9.75 Cord d Mole8dns h $35.00 Overcoats now $11.75 ,.-, nn r,ta Sn $15.00 Suits now $11-75 1800 and $20 overcoats now $15.75 ' jg-gg -f g $20.00 Suits now $15.75 $22.50 and $25 Overcoats now $17.75 goo Pants now $1.60 All $22.50 and $25.00 Suits 20 per cent off. One lot of all wool Overcoats that sold for $15 now $7.75 $2.50 Pants now $2!oO 2 lots of men's and young men's suits, sizes from 33 to 37, T. r imf Cr , (m.r(, . 0ft VVJt npi? Pants now 2.40 $10 00 and $12 50 Suits OC 7C ALL I UR is 1 Ul Lift ED U YLRLUAJ S -U iEIt 1 Ull1 $3.50 Pants now $2.80 vpDif 0 ZZ r7" " try 7" " $4.00 Pants now $3.20 $15.00,' $18.00, $20.00 and $22.50 Suits (Ml 7C BoyS LOOg OTOrCOatS $4.50 Pants now $3.60 Choi of 9" ent " loToo I5g lilso .. RAINCOATS AND CRAVENETTES 20 PER CENT OFF. $10.00 Overcoats now $5.95 SHEEP LINED COATS 20 PER CENT OFF $12.00 Overcoats now $G.95 " BOYS' KNEE PANTS MEN'S HATS $15.00 Overcoats now $7.95 MANHATTAN SHIRTS UNDERWEAR ITo ISSS SSS :::::::::::& 20 S CEM Boys' Knee Pants Suits 20 51? CENT Moys UnI: and two $1.00 Pants now .75c The kind that have built us a reputation, STEEL FIBRE Ofl JSS CENT $1.50 and $2 Pants now $1.15 and W0OLWEAR CX 01F MEN,S SII0ES 1 3LLIN b CA1 S Al $? 5() Twq panta gults nQw $(J Q0 ALL FLANNEL SHIRTS TRAVELING GOODS (Rciral and Sclz not included) 00 PER CENT Al1 $G-50 Two Pants Sults now $5-20 nn vn tpxt Grips, Suit Cases and Trunks IJfcgm ana otu i ; OFF All $0.00 Two pants Suits now $4.80 l CEia nn PER CENT lj off One lot Boy's One pant Suits that sold at $3.00 and $3.50 fcU U1A U OFF , ' MEN'S HOSIERY now $1.95. ; One lot Men's Work and Dress 1U1 0ne lot Boy.s 0ne pant Suits tUat soid at $4 and $4.50, MENS DRESS GLOVES Mu,ls SQSSS Shoes that sold at $4.00, (IntorWoven not included now $25)5. uwva SWEATER COATS $4.50 and $5.00, now nn PER CENT One lot Boys' One pant Suits that said at $5.00 and $6.00 Oft. PER CENT Of) PER CENT 32.95 AOFF j now $8.05. &V OFF ZU OFF North Platte HARCOURT & JENSEN Nebraska we
