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About The North Platte semi-weekly tribune. (North Platte, Neb.) 1895-1922 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 14, 1916)
is (Tribune. mil- THIRTIETH YEAR. NORTH PLATTE, NEB,, JANUARY 14, 1916. No. 104. t t FlltST NATIONAL HANK IIUI'S ADJOINING JIUltKE lMtOl'MtTl'. The annual meeting of tho stock lioltlers of the First National Bank was held Tuesday afternoon and tho former directors as well as former officers of the institution were re elected. At this meeting deflnlto action was taken on a proposition that had been under consideration for somo time, namely, tho purchase of tho Burke building which ndjoliiH .the bank building on the north. This property was purchased Tuesday, tho sale being made through Bratt & Goodman. The acquisition of this property means that beforo'tho end of tho pres ent year tho First National will have a banking room commensurate with its present and future needs, for It is tho intention to remodel both build ings and have quarters Just double those of tho present. "Within sixty days architects, wlio specialize on ba-k buildings, will bo hero to look over tho buildings, learn the needs of the Institution, formulate plans for tho remodeling and present them to the bank officers for approval. "When the present bank building was erected twenty-five years ago, it was adequate for tho needs at that $. nme. Not so, now, however, for the, ?20 00 Ladlo. Coats now $9 50 business of tho Institution has since rr,TTR pAotTTnN mmp more than trebled and there has beenj xutu 1 AamuN &nui- no lncrenso in working space. It is Tho dramatic club of the Yeoman apparent to all that tho employes arCjlodgo has In course of preparation a handicapped by cramped working, play that will bo given before long, space; and that customers do not al- Tho title of the production will be ways have the privacy in the transac-' "Her Gloves." The cast selected in tlon of their business that they desire. sures an excellent rendition. WlVh eJV KpCHnnni8hP romnvPd'l Tlie county commissioners have While a t tW? tta? ln SCSSi0n 'tMs amon w ? nrni.itpM rnnv nvnlvn In othcr transaction liave allowed a ,? $t&M?KlnZ of hundred claims principally to predict that the plans will call for ths,? ad dlstrlcte. The- pro one possessing every modern conven- ceedings will be published Tuesday, ienco and facility for the transaction j The billiard tournament nt tho Elks' of business, every accommodation for club is progressing rather slowly, the customer both for his personal only a few of tho opposing players comfort and the safe-guarding of his ; having so far run their scores'. Stew securities, and that It will not only, arcl Smith will begin prodding tho pro be for tho needs of today but for the crastinatlng players tho early part of demands of the future. next week. A questlo71hat0is"7o7 perturbing' JJ iShl?eara"" Slllc some people Is whether or not a sue- S("s Monduj Morning. tssor to Commissioner Herming- Clty Engineer McNaimara, of this ausen is to bo elected this fall. Un- city( wlu be one of thc speakers at tho -1-r the law passed two years ago, Mr. convenu0n of tho Nebraska League of Hermlnghausen became, a hold-over, Municipalities which will be held in as did also Commissioner White. The Kearney February 9th and 10th. Mr. term of the latter expires next Jan- McNamara's address will be on street uary and his successor must be elect- paving and road improvement, oil tills fnll. Tf TTermincrhiiiiSP.n's r . term also expires there will bo two' $7-50 all Silk Kimottas, Remodeling commissioners to elect, while tho law Sale Price $3.50. really provides for the election of but THE FASHION SHOP, one. J "A Pair of Sixes" was presented to Miss Flo Stamp expects to leave a large audience at tho Keith lust ev shortly for Kansas City where she ening and proved an exceptionally will visit her sister Mrs. Ross Kessler. clever and laughable play. Each one Mr. and Mrs. Gus Stegman returned in the cast was good, Oscar Flgman yesterday from a pleasant visit of two appearing at his best. The music by weeks in Iowa with relatives. Miss the orchestra was a feature of the cv Ella, who accompanied them, will re- ening. main for some time. , It lg probable that the frame build- Dr. F. J. Wurtele, who spent the ,ng occupie(i yy the Brodbcck & Son past week in Rochester, Minn., with ,neat marnet will be removed next Mr. E. F. Seebergor at the Mayo Bros. sprlnK ami a brick building erected, hospital, is expected to return .tomor- TUlg bullding i,!ls not been condemn row. j e,l uy the fire commissioner by rea- Tho Leader's lllg Clearance Sale son of the contemplated removal with Marts Hominy Horning. j in the next few months. The new electric lighting system Regular $3.50 Wool Skirts, in all at tho lbcal Lincoln Highway garage shades, and every one of them this was put into commission for ,tho first! fall's model, are now going at $1.98 at time Tuesday night. Owing to tho BLOCK'S Mid-Winter Clean Sweep non-arrival of the husky engine or- Sale: dered, a smaller ono was lmctieu up for temporary service. Quito natural ly, Manager-Hoatson and his force are somewhat elated at tho change to a modern, more convenient and safer lighting' system. Sutherland Free Lance. Mrs. Harry Lawson formerly of this city, has returned here to make her home, Mr. Lawson having resumed rharge of Harry's Shoo Shop. TSk TP &W ,3 mew miects We are showing an extremely large line of New York Mid-Winter styles, such as Havana Brown, Silk Velours, Blue and Bronze Boots, in Cypsy patterns; Spanish boots, Napoleon boots, and all the new Military lace boots. All sizes and widths. Our prices are CITY AND COUNTY NEWS. Cakes, pies, doughnuts, baked beans, etc., for sale in the Howe & Maloney window tomorrow by the Tilllkum Girls. The domestic science department of the Twentieth Century club will meet with Mrs. M. E. Scott Moiday after noon. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Jeter returned Wednesday from California whorothey visited their daughter. Mr JetoV had been absent a month, Ills wife a some what longer period. A wire received from Mrs. B. F. Seeborger at Rochester, Minn., last evening announced that Mr. Seeborger was considered out of danger follow ing tlio operation Monday. At a meeting of the Order of Eastern Star last ovening seven now members wero initiated and Inter a suppcr'was served the members by Mrs. James Hart at the Gem confectionery. Trains from tho east this morning wero not quite so late as yesterday and "Wednesday, No. 13 arriving at 9:30 and No. 19 at 11:00. Tho "sand hill flyer waited for the arrival of No, petition is bolnc circulated for a division of Hlnman precinct and the creation of a now precinct. At pres ent voters residing in Graceland ad dition and other territory just out side the city limits are required to go to tho Baker school houso to vote. Tho distance Is about four miles, and is so great that it practically disfranchises those voters. Tills fault should in somo way be corrected. and tfm CUSTOM SPECIALSMen's 4 buckle 1st quality Arctics $2.23. Same in 1 buckle $1.45. HARRY'S SHOE SHO FIRST DOOR SOUTH The Sale That You Have Waited For The Sale that sets the standard of Bargains in Lincoln County, No Ordinary Sale but an absolute straight Reduction of 20 per cent, 25 per cent, 33 per cent, 50 per cent, on everything in the stock, nothing Reserved all go on sale that v The Barker-Haycock Co. The Barker-Haycock Co. of Denver, have undertaken the clearance of the stock. You all know Mr. Barker, it's the third time Jhc has come here to give the people Bargains and at this sale, notwithstanding the fact that all merchandise is much higher and scarcer, yet the Bargains will be bigger and better than ever IF V Store Closed Today, for details. CITY AND COUNTY NEWS. Wanted Girl for general house work. Mrs. J. S. Simms, Phono 38. Tho Club Nevita wil bo cntortalned by Mrs. Ella Huxoll Wednesday after noon. Mrs. Herman LcDioyt will entertain tho Catholic ladies at her homo Thurs day afternoon. Mrs. John Bratt, who has been vis iting Omaha relatives for two weeks, will return this evening. The Lender's Big Clearance Sale Starts Monday Horning. Harry York will leave Sunday for Omaha where ho expects to transact business for a week or longer. iMiss Vaunita Hayes has been off duty at the local telephone office for several lays on account of illness. Herman Sluder, who was called to Grand Island recently by tho illness of a relative, has returned. C. M. Trotter has accepted tho agen cy for the Studebaker automobiles and will receive a carload within the next week. Mrs. N. E. Buckley, of Omaha, is ex pected hero this evening to visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Bratt, for a short time. George troup, of tho Payno Invest ment Co., of Omaha, formerly of this city, arrived here this morning to spend a fow days. Mrs. ndrow Yost is enjoying a visit from her sisters, Miss Carrio Aboo and Mrs. E. R. Nutter, of Mankotn, Kans., who arrived a few days ago. Miss Elsio Langford, who has been visiting her slstor Mrs. Fred Barrett in Salt Lake City for several weeks, will return homo tho ilrst of next week. The general meeting of tho Twenti eth Century club was called off Tues day ovening on account of tho storm. It will bo held somo ovening in tho near future. inter GRADES $3.46 OF KEITH THEATRE STARTS MONDAY inter busy Clerks are now arranging the stock and marking down prices. See big circular JULIUS PIZER, Prop. Tho woman or miss who Is yet to buy her winter coat, dress, Bklrt or furs cannot afford to miss tho big Mid-Winter Clean Sweep Salo now going on at BLOCK'S. A dance and box social will bo giv en by the Knights of Columbus as a benefit for tho now Catholic school building at tho Masonic hall Wednes day evening, January 19th. Dance tickets fifty cents. Tlio Lender's Big Clearance Sale Sturls Holiday Homing. rVhn VnvnHv liYiiir rnlnrf nlnmonf itn. " i poned on account of tho late arrival of the train on which tho members of tlui company were passengors. This was one of tho numbors of tho lec ture course. Weather forecast for North Platto and vAclnlty: Increasing cloudiness and warmer tonight and Saturday, with: probably snow tonight; Saturday! snow. Highest temperature yesterday 5, a year ago 40; lowest last night 0, 1 a year ago 14. I 200 Dresses In wool or silk mater-' luls, somo fur or braid trimmed, nowi going nt loss than Half Price during tills great mhHwlntor clean sweep sale now In full swing at BLOCK'S, j Union Pacific ice Iioubcs Nos. 1 and 2 are being filled with ico from Lara-I into for tho uso of passenger trains.! The houses have a capacity of 15,000 tons and fourteen cars arrlvo hero dally. For this work fifty extra men are employed. : :o:: Christian Church Notes Tho regular blblo school and morn ing services will bo conducted in the court houso Sundny a. m. at tho usual hour, 9:45. Mr. Knowles will preach' at 11:00 a. m. Tho evening preaching services will be conducted in the Kolth theatre Sunday. This will bo tho last timo for four weeks that tho pastor will bo hero. Everybody boost for a largo at tendance nt all services. Now Is tho, timo for concerted effort. Wil you be steadfast? Footwear I Seller earance EADE Ten Thousand School Children Where is the Boy or girl who would not appreciate the pos session of a steadily growing bank account? Besides developing habits of Thrift, of value to-them in later life, it will provide each one with the money of his very own to spend lor the many things every young person de sires. The Thrift Christmas Club offers young people opportunities for -saving in n way that has never before been pos sible. There are sixteen easy plans in this Club, any one of which will mean success to those adopting them. Accounts may be started with as little as one cent. The small week ly deposits can be easily kept up by anyone. LUGE YOUR CHILDREN TO SAVE START A THRIFT ACCOUNT FOR THEM Til E Y WILL KEEP IT GROWING CAHRS ISSUER EVERY DAY Mcdonald state Iff M M jffli ib i iu u hi ME)! SAVINGS CtAJE3s7 TRADE MAHK HEALTH HINTS In case of poisoning. First send for a physician; second duce vomiting by tickling throat with leather or finger lots of water, or strong mustard and water; swallow-sweclM or white of egg. Acids are antidotes for alkalies and vice verJn in the city of Los Angeles now have money in the Banks. One boy has saved nearly $1200 during tho past six years, by laying away regularly the small sums he received each week, and in vesting his money" properly. ANK NORTH PLATTE, NEBRASKA. $) are discovered every Day. We keep abreast with the Progress of Sci once and our Stock contains some of thc very newest Drugs and Sundries. Besides wo put Brains into our work, HonestyLinto our Material and keep Faith with our Customers. "If it's a Drug we have it or we'll make it." J. H. STONE ifl ASK FOR TRADING STAMPS