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THIRTY-FIRST YEAR.
NORTH PLATTE, NEB., FEBRUARY 11, 1916.
No. 8
?10HLi:it TO UK I'KKSKXT
WHKX DEPOT IS STAKTI'I).
President Mohler, (Jenl. Manager
Ware, Genl. Supt. Jdffers, Charley
Smith, of the freight department, Ed
son Rich, chief legal counsel and other
Union Pacific officials will be preselt
when ground tor the now Union Pa
cific depot at North Platte will ho
broken. These off'clnls will come In
rosponse to an invitation extended
by the Chamber of Commerce which
was formally and personally present
ed to Mr. Mohler and others by Albert
Muldoon while In Omaha the early
part of this week. As part of the
program of the day, a banquet will
be tendered the visitors.
The dnto on which President Mohler
will throw the first shovel of dirt for
North Platte's new $100,000 depot can
not at this time be given, but It is
expected that It will not be later than
April 15th, and perhaps a week or two
earlier.
A calored etching of the new build
ing is now being prepared by the en
gineering department and as soon as
completed will be sent to this city
and placd oen exhibition. -
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Tovvnsciid Jfcady to Plead Guilty
Frank Townsond, the young man
who was nrrosted at Candy Monday
for stealing a horse of Harry Stevens,
of Maxwell, and is in jail In this city
is ready "to break into the pen" or In
other words to plead guilty to horse
stealing. There Is some question as
to Townsend's age. At one time he de
clared ho was nineteen, at another
time sixteen. If only sixteen ho could
not be sentenced to the penitentiary
but could be sent to the reform scliool.
Townsend's father and mother are
dead and Sheriff Salisbury has writ
ten to the family at Trenton, Neb.,
with whom the young man made his
home in hope that he may obtain his
true age.
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Masons "Will Observe Anniversary.
Platte Valley Lodge- A. P. & A. M.
will observe February 22d as the
eighth anniversary of the dedication
of the Masonic temple. Invitations
will be sent out to all Masons invlt-,
ing theni and the members of their
families to be present. Tho committee
of arrangements is composed, of C. P.
Faulkner, M. J. Forbes, W. A. Skin
ner, C. C. Williams, J. B. Redfleld nnd
A. W. Bullard.
While the arrangements- have not
been fully completed tho program will
include a supper, music and adresses
and probably dancing.
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The three banks of the city will ob
serve tomorrow ns a holiday. It is
Lincoln's birthday and this is the first
year the day has been observed as n
legal holiday. The luw was passed
by the last legislature but did not go
into effect until July. 1M5. Remem
ber to do your Saturday banking busi
ness today.
J. Q. Wilcox left yesterday for Chi
cago and other eastern market cities
to purchase new spring merchandise
for the Wilcox Deportment Store. This
store is anticipating a heavy spring
business and is making every prepara
tion for same and will show the strong
est line of merchandise in all depart
ments tlioy have over shown.
Gas Tar, used tho same as Creosote,
for preserving posts, for treating
chicken houses to kill lice, 100 uses
around the farm. 10c a gallon. We
furnish the barrel with fiO gallons and
will deliver it to the freight depot.
North Platte Light & Power Co, 8-4
In the district court yesterday Gus
Johns pleaded guilty to carrying con
cealed weapons and was fined $100
and costs. Not having tho coin to pay
the assessment he was remanded to
jail and will probably lay out the fine
at tho rate of a dollar a day.
Tho celebrated Queen Victoria pearl,
valued at $1,500 is being displayed In
the Cllntau jowolry window. Tho
features of the late Queen Victoria are
plainly shown on this pearl and it is
considered one of nature's wonders.
Mrs. John Cornett will leave this
week for Elk Mountain, Wyo., to spend
a couple of weeks lth her daughter.
RAILROAD XOTKS
Engineer Wood White resumed worjc
yesterday after being out of service
for two or three weeks.
A freight train derailed near Fort
Morgan yesterday deluyed train No.
lfi from Denver live hours.
Clint Patterson, of tho secret ser
vice department of the Union Pacific,
spent n few days hero on business this
week.
Sixteen regular freight engine crews
aro In service on the Third district,
a greater number than ever before at
this season of the year.
Rrakeman Gregory was thrown from
tho top of a box car while switching
in the yards nt Ilershey yesterday
morning. He was badly Jarred by tho
fall but not seriously Injured. An ex
tra man was sent up to take his plnco.
Six extra firemen were given em
ployment nt this' terminal Wednesday.
This was made necessary by the con
tinuation of tho unusual winter traf
fic and tho fact that thore has been
considerable sickness among tho reg
ular men.
Conductor O'Connell, who has boon
living on his farm just west of town
will move to tho former Schiller house
on west Spcond. During the ton years
the faintly has lived on the farm he
says tho "kids" have sold $10,000
wcrth of produce and stock.
Railway managera fear that a labor
famine is going to follow on tho heels
of the world's greatest car shortage.
They nnticlpato niueli trouble In get
ting track workers next spring. They
figure that many of their former track
men aro fighting in the trenches of
Europe and those that are hero will
bavo aristocratic tendencies that will
make It difficult for them to work for
wages that have been paid in tho past.
Six passengers on train No. IS on
the Union Pacific wore hold up near
Green River Wednesday night nnd
robbed of $75 and a gold watch. As
the train pulled out of Green River
the bandit, a young fellow about
twenty, swung himself over the vesti
bule rail of tho rear car and entering
the car with a reyolYor In hand drove
the passengers to the front end and
dommandtd them to "shell out" Ho
then gnthored up the money and watch,
pulled tho bell cord and when the train
slowed down jumped off and disap
peared. ::o::
The board of directors of the Fi
delity Insurance Co., the home office
of which is in this city, have ar
ranged for a reccpitlon of its policy
holder February 18th In Its new
offices in ,the Odd Fellows' building.
Thor Scoonover modal was -awarded
to Paul Marti, of tho high school ca
dets Wodncsduy fpr perfection in mil
itary drill. For two consecutive weeks
the medal had been held by John Rlt
ner. Contractor Klewltt, of Omaha, was
in town yesterday examining the plans
of the Junior high school building with
a view of sub'.nitting a bid for its con
struction. Capt Claire E. Adams, of Omaha, j
spent yesterday in town visiting with
intd1 political conditions. Mr. Adams Is
an old soldier and visited wlith J. E.
Evans and Judge Hongland.
The employes of tho local postof
fice are making arrangements for their
annual banquet which will bo held on
tho evening of Februury 22nd.
Mrs. Mike McFadden nnd baby, of
Paxton, came down yestordny morn
ing to visit her parents Mr. and Mrs.
John Ilerrod.
Lincoln's birthday will bo observed
tomorow by tho local banks nnd Union
Pacific shops, which will be closed
during the day.
The infani child of Mr. and Mrs.
Josse Fellows, born two weeks ago,
died yesterday.
Mrs. Georgo Finn will leave this ev
ening for Denvor to spend a few days
with her sister.
Rev. Ives, of Ogalalla, arrived hero
last evening to visit with Dean and
Mrs. Bowker.
PKKSIIWNT WILSON' MAY
STOP IX NOHTH I'LATTK
In view of tho prospective trip to
Colorado this month by President Wil
son, tho Chnmber of Commerce, by Its
directors, last Wednesday extendcjl
tho president an Invitation to mnkea
stop at North Platte. It Is not defi
nitely known over which route Presi
dent Wilson will travel, but It Is prob
able ho will select the Union Pacific.
If so, ho would bo detained here tv few
minutes whiles tho engines were be
ing clmnged, but tho desire of tho
Chnmber of Commerce nnd undoubt
edly of nil our people Is that ho re
main for a longer period and deliver
an address on "preparedness."
While the president's trip to Den
ver Is not assured certainly this month
It Is understood that It will be made if
unexpected contingencies do not arise
in Washington.
Efforts aro being made to haVo th
Burlington selected as tho route, and
tho people of Lincoln aro pulling
strong for that route, but by passing
over the Union Pacific more larger
towns will bo visited.
Doilnito information as regards tho
president's trip will bo known within
tho next week.
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The Cost of Automobiles.
To tho Editor: I notice by a Lin
coln paper that Lincoln county has
743 automobiles. Have you stopped
to consider the expenses of maintain
ing and operating 743 cars, the depre
ciation and tho interest on the Invest
ment? If money is not plentiful In
Lincoln county it is partially due to
tho enormous automobile expenditure.
Here are some figures: If these
cars cost an average of $700 each tho
total Is, $520,100; if the life of a car is
five years the depreciation each year
on these cars Is $104,025. On tho sup
position that eac'li car averages 3,000
mllefl during the year, tho total mile
age Is 2,222,900, and if they average
fifteen miles on a gallon of gas the
consumption nt a cost of fouif.een
cents n. gallon (last year's average
price) or a total of $20,804; If a car
runs 400 miles on a gallon of lubri
cnting oil 5,572 galons of that oil was
consumed at a cost of $2,78G. Count
ing tire cost at one cent a mile, which
is low, the total is $22,290; the yearly
license on tho cars Is $2,200, then in
addition each car will average a re
pair bill or other garage charge of $10,
or 7;4"Q the taxes amount to not less
tthan $5,000, the Insurance $7,500, and
tlio interest on. the original invest
ment of $520,000 is $30-000 per year.
Add all these figures together and
you have a total of $200,000 expenses
for a year. SAM FLOCK.
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Dick Bakop returned to Stapleton
yesterday after spending Eoveral days
in town.
The Senior class will be entertained
this evening at the home of Miss Sybil
Gantt.
TIiq regular weekly danco of tho
Yeoman club will bo held at the Lloyd
opera house this evening.
Miss Alice Luby returned to Giltner
this morning after visiting several
months with her brother Edward Luby
and wife.
Frank Shill of Dickens who has
been (akihg treatment at tho Nurse
Brown hospital for his arm which was
crushed in a corn sheller last week,
submitted to an operation this morn
ing during which the hand was am
putated. Spring .Models of Ladles' nnd Misses
Suits, Ladies' Silk Dresses, Ladles
Coats, Ladies' Dress Skirts, extra
sixes Included, have arrived at .The
Leader.
LOCAL AND rEKSONAL.
Julius PIzor was a business visitor
In Gothenburg yesterday.
John Worthly, who has been sorlous
ly ill for some time, is very much Im
proved. Mrs. Geo. T. Field will go to Omaha
j Monday night to visit friends and nt-
ieini a concert.
The Episcopal ladles will sorve a
supper In the church basement Friday
February 18th.
Mrs. E. F. Seoborgor will entertain
tho Saturday Afternoon Bridge Club
tomorrow afternoon.
Mrs. N. F. dough went to Ogalalla
yesterday morning to visit hor daugh
ter Mrs. Arrowsmlth.
Dr. O. II. Cressler will leave short
ly for Otnahn to attond a mooting of
the jjjtnte dental association.
Miss Mnry Lott, of Kansas City, Is
expected horo next week to tako charge
of the Hub millinery department.
Weaving carpets nnd rugs, also tako
orders for all kinds of weaving. 012
Oast Fifth street. Phone Black 801).
George Fablingor, of Garleld, r
turned yostorday from Hnstings whore
ho accompanied ills brother to the asy
lum. Mrs. John Gorham, of Grand Island,
came last evening to spend several
weeks with hor daughter. Mr. W. A.
Buchilnck.
Christian Science service Sunday 11
.a in., subject of lesson sermon "Soul."
Sunday school 12 m. Building &.
Loan building.
Tho most up to tho minute line of
Coats and Suits over shown in tho
city do not fall to seo our lino. A
iboau'"l nssc'xtment of styles and
colors.
E. T. TRAMP & SONS.
Tho price of hogs is now getting to
a. figure that will prove profitable to
tho farmer. Tho bulk price at South
Omaha yesterday was $7.75.
The Catholic ladles were entertained
yesterday afternoon by Mrs. Thomas
Henley. Plate lunches were sold and
brought seventeen dollars.
.The North Platte Drug Co. Is mnk
Ing arrangements to expand Its bUa
Incss by opening a branch in tho
I'ourth ward in the near future,
Yesterday afternoon Officer Bakor
placed a quarantine on tho Hall resl
duiico nt 1002 west Eighth and upon
tho Dunn family at 720 west Eleventh
Mr. nnd Mrs. James McGovern, of
Denver, formerly of this city, camo
yesterday to visit their son Frank Mc
Govern and wife for a week or longer.
Twento'-soven. persons have been
converted at the revival services at
the Methodist church at Sutherland
since the meetings began two weeks
ago.
Let us lit you out in a Coat or Suit
before the .sf.vck is broken. 'Any
changes made by our aleratlon lady
free.
E. T. TRAMP fc SONS.
Miss Elizabeth Hurd Is expected
here this week from Kansas City to
tako charge of tho McVlckor Millinery
at The Loader.
Explained.
"Pa, what's innocuous desuetude?' "
"It's what I fall Into, son, when your
mother nnd a coHer start to discussing
tho servant problem." Birmingham
Age-Herald.
Poverty Is the north wind that lashes
men Into viklnsiM. Ouirin.
Give Your Feet that Dressy Look
"Napoleon Boots"
Patent and plain kid. Our
Money Saving Price
$2.95
r - -
Men
Try a pair of our "Union
Made" Goodyear Welt
Shoes.
"A Perfect fit
For every foot."
- J(UKtHiSt10tS
HARRY'S SHOE SHOP
First Door South of Keith Thcatro
WE DO REPAIRING
.mn:s ititoiiiKits ox
THIAIi AKXT 31 ON I) A V
Luther and Guy Jnnies, charged with
rape with tholr niece Etliol Jones ns
tho complaining witness, will go on
trial in tho district court next Mon
day morning. They hnvo boon In Jnll
since tho preliminary hearing held
three weeks ago.
Sheriff Salisbury has boon busy
slnro yostorday noon picking up a spe
cial panel of twenty-four Jurors who
will sorve In the two rases, as tho de
fendants will bo tried sopnratoly. The
jurors will report for duty nt ton
o'clock Monday morning.
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SA'ITKUA Y SPECIAL AT
TIIK CASH JLAKKKT
Phono !.
Shoulder Kerf Pot Rousts, per lb 12)Sc
Smoked Pig Hncon, :i to (! lbs uv
cnigo pieces, per lb ISc
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Prosbjtorlnn Church
11 a. in., morning worship; bablc.i
cared for In tho nursery.
7:110 p. in., n helpful service. Good
music. Address, "Tho Young Mnn'a
Religion."
SccretnrV Garrison Resigns.
LindlcyM.. Gnrrison, secretary of
war, yosterdny tendered his resigna
tion to President Wilson nnd It was
nccopted. Refusal of tho prcsidont to
insist upon nccoptanco of tho conti
nental nrmy plnn, generally opposed
In congress, nnd Mr. Garrison's dis
approval of the Phlllpplno Independ
ence bill as it passed the senato aro
understood to hnvo boon responsible
for his decision to quit tho cnblnot.
Tho war department has declared
that no moro troops nro needed now
for tho protection of tho United States
Interests along tho Mexican border.
Tho twonty-founth Infantry has ben
ordered to Choyonno.Wyo., for per
manent Btntlon. Since refnrnlnir from
tho Philippines tho regiment hns boon
hold at San Francisco for posslblo sor
vico on tho border.
A babv wnn linrn thin wnnlt ,tn Mi
ami Mrs. G. F. Masden nt San Frnncls-
co. Mrs. Masden was formerly Mr.
uonnis crimen or tins city.
Mrs. Nolllo Tubbs left this morning
for Horshoy whero sho will reside o:i
a homestead.
A girl baby was born last night to
Mr. nnd Mrs. Bent Barber. The
mother nnd daughter, who aro ut a
local hospital, are reported to be do
ing nicely.
Tho county commissioners will open
bids Monday for tho sale of the $14,000
Sutherland brjdge bond3, and on the
following day will open bids for tho
construction of tho bridge.
F. 11. Gnrlow. of Cody, formerly of
this city, has sent circular letters to
North Platte friends announcing the,
opening of Colonel Cody's home ranch
to tourist. Mrs. Garlow will bo tho
manager of tho new resort.
All members of tho Ladv Maccabees
aro roHiiested to moot at t'no K. P. hall
tomorrow afternoon at which time tho
proposition of endowing a bod in tho
now hospital for sick members' will bo
discussed. All members tare urged
to be present.
Members of the rifle club have been
out on the range two days this week--Sunday
and Wednesday. Sunday the
high scores wore made by Dr. Korr,
Keith Novillo and K. M. Sturtovnnt.
Wodnoaday tho high men were No
villo, Shilling and Den.
The literature department of the
Twentieth Contury club wore enter
tained Tuesday afternoon at the homo
of Mrs. S. M. Soudor. Mrs. E. A. Gar
liehs road a book review of tho popu
lar novel, "Julia Pago." Mrs. W. W.
('umniings acted ns leader. Tho reg
ular program was postponed In order
HinV tlwi lfwltoc! i.iltrlit c-fhi' lit, iwl !l irnu
' p u 11 1 .1 1
Ul U1U MUIU1UI8.
Tho domestic sclenco department of
tho Twentieth Century club will give
p short fcourso Fobrunry 29th and
March 1st, 2d and 3rd. Arrangements
ar being made to engage a miltablo
renin for this purpose. Misses Mary
Ri kahr and Maud Wilson, of Lin
coln, will bo In charge, having given
Bni'tffactlon In tholr work hero Inst
year.
Colonel Ilonry Fulk, who roturncd
a low days ago from a visit to his
"old stompln" ground in Missouri
voices his surprise at tho way things
looked to him after many years. The
hills, ho says, don't look milte ns hll
ly as thoy did back there in the past
years, and things appear moro crowd
ed than is pleasant to a Nehraskan
used to oodles of room. Sutherland
ABRAHAM LINCOLN SAID
"Tench K COX 031 Y, Hint Is one of (lie
lirst nnd highest virtues. .It begins
with .saving money."
31 r. liiliicoln realized Mint iftr n
country (o become great, cneli Individ-
mil must become thrifty. At no time
has II been more true than nt present.
This rcnerntloii mid tile next must
leiirii tlio value of economic' handling
of . tnlliiirc's If our ooiiniry Is to re
innin Til ii- (JltKAT, nnd to test by
practice, Hie value of a check nc
count ns u inoniis 0f economizing, Is
your duty to yourself, nnd to your
country.
.Ilnke Lincoln's bhilulny-flie birth,
day of your SUCCESS by opcnlntr n
bank account here.
The Platte Valley State Bank
North Platte, Nebraska.
"The road has been built through an Indian country
with all the tribes banded together and hostile," From
speech of Gen. G. JIT. Dodge in Congress, 1868,
The men who built this road
fought and worked by turn
inspired with a great ideal.
They spanned a continent with a trail
of blood and iron for the sake of
the Union and their road is the
Union Pacific.
The spirit of the build
ers is alive today in the
hearts ot the men who
labor to improve this
railroad nnd to conduct
its operations. They
work tocether for this
great property as for a
national institution. This
esprit de corps affects
favorably everyone who
comes in contact with
the Union Pacific as
traveler or shipper.
UNION PACIFIC SYSTEM
Joins East and West with a Boulevard of Steel
W. S. BASINGER,
General Passenger Agent,
Omaha, Nebraska.
Free Lance.