House Dress
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FOR
Friday and Saturday
Gent
We will offer for Friday and Saturday a lot of House Dresses
made from good qualily Ginghams and Percales in both light
and dark colors. You will only have to sec these to appreci
ate the price.
WILCOX DEPARTMENT STORE.
CITY XSJt COUNTY NEWS.
Miss-Mabel Lum entertained the"IIcl
lo" girls nt a very enjoyable party Fri
day evening.
Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Dowoll and fam
ily loft Tuesday for tbeir new home In
Seaton, Colo.
Charles Nolan left Wednesday morn
ing for Goring whero ho haB nccepted
a position.
Mre. James McEvoy and son loft
Wednesday morning for Omaha to
spend several days.
For Rent FIvo room cottage, mod
ern except heat. Inquire of Wm Mn-
loncy, 803 east Gth strceot. za-i
All boosters smoko Town Boost, tt
The Episcopal ladles will hold an
exchange In tho Howo & Malonoy win
dow Saturday, April 8th.
Clifford Monahan, of Lincoln, who
was a guest at tho Uullnrd homo this
week left Wednesday ovonlng.
D. Browning nnd family will move to
this week to Wollfleot to make thoir
homo on a ranch In that vicinity.
Petticoats! In Silk Taffeta, Heath
orbloom, Sateen, or washable .mater
ials, In plain, striped or all llowered
designs, DOc to $7.50, at BLOCK S.
Edward F. Tipton ago 23 and Edna
M. Harbcson ago 20, of Madrid, woro
married at tho court houso Tuesday
by County Judgo French.
For Sale New bungalow, G03 west
Eighth street v 22-2
Miss JcsbIo Gutcholl, of Donvor, who
was visiting Mr. unci Mrs. William
Baldock while onrouto homo from tho
east, loft Wednesday morning.
For Sale Seed oats, seed corn and
spring wheat seed. Coatcs Lumber &
Coal Co.
Mrs. Warnlek and children of Lex
ington arrived horo a fow days ago
to visit "with Mr. and Mrs. A. E.
Erlckson for a weok op longer.
Mrs. B. B. Bontman will entertain
tho lltoraturo department of tho
Twentieth Conury club Tuesday aftor
noon. Mrs. J. L. Louden will act as
leador.
Miss Gortrudo Kelso and John Win.
Peters both of this city woro married
tho first of this week in Kcarnoy and
T.avo gono to Om?.ha and otlior east
ern points to spend their honoymoon.
Mrs. A. E; Tlmmorman pleasantly
entertained tho Et-A-Vlrp cluib Tuos
ilay afternoon at a konslngton. Miss
Maymo Gorham of Grand Island was
an out-of-town guost.
For Farm Loans aoo or wrlto Gono
Crook, room 3, TValtomath building,
North Platto. 41tf
Tho heart forcing sovcu tons of
blood through tho system each day. Is
a wonderful lOTgwii, but not so wondor
ful as tho human oyo. Harry Dixon,
Jowoler and Optometrist, Iwcst shlo of
Dowoy streot, North Platto Nob.
Sol Plzor of Now York, who was
taken HI with appendicitis recently I
and operated upon nt tho City hospital
wna released from that Institution a
fow dayB ago.
W. S. Wllmot, of Grand Islnnd, di
vision storo keeper of tho Union Pa
cific was taken 111 whllo hero on busi
ness this week and removed to Grand
Island Wednesday.
Yesterday Oscar Sandall and W. J.
HoUlorneBS each purchased lots In the
Trustees' addition upon which they will
build modern homes this summer. The
sales woro mado through Win. E.
Shuman.
Farm For Kent Inqulro of A. A.
Schntz.
Tho flvo year old daughtor of- Mr.
and Mrsi II. B. Noblo died at tho fam
ily homo on west 7th streot Wednes
day morning of dlphthorla. On ac
count of tho clanger of contagion the
funoral was hold that afternoon and
lntorment made In tho North Platto I
comctory.
Louise, tho Infant daughtor of Mr.
and Mrs. H. H. Oman died Wednes
day morning from pneumonia and
brain fovor which followed a sovero
case of the measles. Tho funoral ser
vices woro held yesterday morning
from tho residence on cast Fifth street.
Braids nnd transformations mado
from combings. Hair rooted and
cleaned. Sco my lino of braids. Only
combings or cut hair handled. Mrs.
Lena. Hector Miller. Red Gil. 19-8
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Ilouscr liavo
tho sympathy of many friends In tho
death of thoir ten months old daugh
ter who "was found dend Wednesday
morning after a short Illness. Tho
child had died during tho night nnd
was dead several hours before the
borcaved paronts realized Its condi
tion. Tho funoral services woro hold
yesterday afternoon from tho resi
dence Tho stout ladles can wear now just
as stylish garments, as their slim sis
tors. Wo aro cnrrylng a complete lino
of stylish stout Suits, Coats, Drosses,
Skirts and Waists, sizes up to Gl, nt
BLOCK'S.
Why will you go on persistently
groping in darkness, refusing to bo
enlisting upon tho condition of your
eyes and their needs? Turn to the light,
avail yoursolf of tho two results of
modern research and learn, tho condi
tion of your eyes. Harry Dixon, Jow
olor and Optometrist, "west sldo of
Dowoy street, North Platto, Nob.
Tho doclalmatory contest of tho high
school was hold In tho auditorium
Wcdnosday afternoon and first honors
glvon to Miss Dorothy Hlnmnn who
recited "Tho Gcnoral". Second place
'was glvon to Miss Ella Weavor who
had as lior subject "Courage" Both
young lndle3 gavo their readings In a
vory creditable mannor and displayed
unitBual dramatic ability. They will glvo
thoir readings at tho district contest
which will bo hold In this city. Rev.
Robert White, Rov. Patrick McDald
and Court Reportor Barron acted as
Judges.
Mrs. M. V .Mitchell will leave shortly
for Lexington to visit relatives.
For Sale Incubator. Inquire at 1302
North Locust street. 2
John D -gan left the first of this
week for Cheyonne to visit for somo
time.
Mrs. A. E. Garllchs went to Grand
Inland yowtorday morning to spend a
few days.
Mrs. J. Walter Adams, who had been
visiting frlend3 In Omaha returned a
fow days ago.
Win. Harcourt and F. C. Plolstickor
attended a salo at AVallace the foro
part of this week.
Onyx and Elffell Hose, tho best In
tho land, in silk or lisle, 25c to $1.50
in. all tho wanted shades, at BLOCK'S,
Miss Lena Basklns has gone to
Wyoming to visit relatives In several
cities of that state.
Assistant Supt. J. P. Cary of tho
Union Pacific Is spending a few day
hero on business.
Cyril Donegan, of tho state unlvor
slty, is hero to spend ins spring vn
atlon with his paronts.
Henry Waltomath has been confined
to the houso for some time with a se
vere attack of rheumatism.
Mrs Frank Bretzor and daughters
left yesterday morning for Grand Is
land to spend several days.
Easter Gloves In Kid or Silk, all
shades, overy pair fully guaranteed, at
BLOCK'S.
Tim ilnllv tinnnrs Inat Wednosdav
contained this dispatch dated at Doug
las, Ariz., March 28th:
.ludco A. F. Parsons GO. cltv nssonaor.
nnd a pioneer of Arizona, committed
suicide early today at ins nomo.
Fiends stated that thoy were unable
to account for hla net.
Judgo Parsons had been prominent
politically nnd was a candidato for
United States senator four years ago
when Arizona was admitted to stule-hood.
Mr. ParsoiiB referred to above, lived
In North Platte for a number of years,
ml will bo remembered as a prac
ticing attorney. Ho left North Platte
ten or twelve years ago and located In
Douglas. His 3on Bert died several
years ago, and a short time there
after Mrs. Parsons. At last accounts
the younger son was still living. Ac
qualntnnces In North Platte will learn
with regret that Mr. Parson's death
ajno by his own hand.
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For District Delegate.
Will C. May of Gothenburg, Is .1
candidato for delegate to tho republi
can national convention from tho Slxtn
congressioal district, and his name will
appear on tho primary ballot. It has
been twenty-five or more years since
wo first mot Will May, have known
him well nnd personally since, and we
most heartily endorse him. Wo do this
bccau3o wo rccognlzo In him one of
the strong republican workers of the
west part of tho state; one who hns
never shirked political work when It
was to bo done, and one who has spout
much time and not little amount of
money In advancing republicanism In
this section of the state Ho Is entitled
to bo delegate, which is solely a party
"honor.
Further, Mr. May is one of Dawson
county's most progressive business
men, popular not only In his own
county, but In all tho ndjolnlng coun
ties whero ho is "well known. Wo be
speak for him tho support of tho re
publicans of Lincoln county.
More Accounts of 1
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Good Managers.
It is conceded the world over that the best
way to save one's income is to carry n checking
account with a good bank,
Thus, being helped to administer the income
with due regard for safety; and always having
present an incentive to keep a growing balance.
This strong, safe, and helpful bank wants
accounts of more of those good managers men,
women, and children who are trying to save their
incomes.
McDonald State Bank.
Capital $100,000. Resources over $500,000
North Platte, Nebraska,
Jnmes W. Payne, who had been con
fined to tho houso with rhoumatism for
somo tlmo wns ablo to bo out this
week.
Gottman'sHand-Mado Cigar. Gc. 14-tf
What you have seen may bo only
hint of what you may see "Seeing
thing 'with your own eyes" Is not al
ways conclusive evidence that you see
correctly. Harry Dixon, Jeweler and
Optometrist, west side of Dowey street
Noth Platto, Nob.
Fourteen acres cultivated beet laud
Joins tills city.
BRATT & GOODMAN.
ArrangcmcntB for tho West Central
Teachers association which will be
hold horo next 'weok havo been com
pletcd by Supt. Tout and Co. Supt
Gantt and an Interesting program will
bo held in tho high school auditorium
nnd tho Keith theatre April Gth, 7th
and 8th.
Undertaker Maloncy wns called to
Horfshoy Wednesday to take charge of
tho body of tho Infant child of Mr. and
Mrs. Hnrry Mason which was accident
ly killed. Mr. and Mrs. Mason and the
baby woro driving In a wagon when
tno team became frightened and ran
away throwlg Mrs. Mason and tho
child sovoral feet. Tho injuries to tho
latter proved fatal six hours later.
J. T. Murphy, foreman of tho Brldg
and Building department of tho Union
Pncillc reports a heavier business this
year than in any previous year,
Among tho repairs to bo mado aro
throo hundred now ties on tho railroad
bridge east of town and thlrty-fivo
hundred now tics on tho ranch road, it
may bo necessary to employ an oxtra
rorco of men.
lllds for tho cleaned brick and brick
bats on tho old Front street brick burn
nuo arc now being received. Your
(bunco to get cheap buckings and
lining.
BRATT & GOODMAN.
Harry Huffman arrived homo Thurs
day morning, and will visit his paronts
until Sunday next. Harry was out with
tho Unlvorslty Band on their spring
vacation trip. Ho says thoy woro roy
ally treated by tho citizens ateachtown
thoy vlsltod, among which "wcro, David
City, Sawnrd, North Bend, Schuyler
and Fremont. Ho will resume his stu
dies nt tho Btnto unlvorslty at Lincoln
next Mondny.
Let tho little chink "Clilnniiiol" grain
your iloor or woodwork. Ho does It
over old painted surfaces at n ridicu
lous low cost. Stone, The Druggist.
Mr .and Mrs. W. II. McDonald aud
Miss Janot McDonald arrived from
North Platto, Nob., yestorday ovonlng.
Thoy aro roglstored at tho Elms. Mr.
McDonald Is well nnd favorably known
In tho North Platto part of tho country,
bolng In tho banking buslnosB for many
years. Tho McDonalds havo boon com
ing to Excolslor Springs for many sea
sons, nnd to watch this resort grow Is
as pleasing to them as It Is to Excel
sior Springs people In everything they
tako hero thoy enjoy. Excelsior
Springs Journal,
. F. PARSONS COMMITS
.SnCIDE AT DOUGLAS.
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POTATOE
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Rush Mercantile Company.
Wo arc tho exclusive agent for the
Luther Burbank Seeds. You know of
Luther Burbank you know of tho Im
mense benefit ho has been to mankind,
ever since ho perfected the Burbank
potato forty years ago. In his work of
Improving and creating now and valu
able forms of fruit, flowers, berries
nnd vegetables, Burbank makes them
yield better products in greater quan
tity than ever known before. Any one
who has a garden or even a back yard
should have somo of these now and im
proved fruits, flowers, vegetables and
berries.
Tho local order of L. O. T. Moos m
will glvo a free movie show at the
Keith theatre Monday evening April I!d.
to winch tho mothers aru especially
Invited. A number of musical selections
will bo glvon in connection with the
pictures.
Librarian Mrs. Jones has placed a
number of new books on tho shelves of
the, public library, among them twenty
stories for children, Kipling and Riley
poems, Boys Book of Wireless and a
number of boys' books by Tomllnson
and Altsholcr.
Forty acre pasture southeast of city.
rernis sco
BRATT & GOODMAN.
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We have a limited supply of home grown
Early Ohio Potatoes. Suitable for seed at
90 Cents per Bushel.
Chick Food, Poultry Shell, Onion Sets, Millet
Seed, Seed Oats, Speltz, Barley,
Apples in large boxes at $1.50 to $1.75?per box.
We have Tankage, Cotton Seed Cake, and mill
feeds. Feterita, Kaffir Corn, Seed?Corn, Cane Seed
PHONE 67.
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Low One-Way Fares West
During Colonist Period
March 2S to April 14
TolUlah Idaho, Montana, Nevada,
California, Oregon, Washing Lon
and British Columbia,
Colonist fare tickets may be used on any train carrying
Pullman Tourist Sleeping Cars or Chair Cars and operating
via
Union Pacific
Save time as well as money on your Pacific Coast trip by
using the fast through Tourist and Sleeping Cars operating
to California and Pacific Northwest,
M8&Bra3 ,51l5tv i" safe". . - " t- :rrv '"rr)
For information relative to fares, routes, stopover privileges,
and literature pertaining to the west, apply to Local Agent or
address
W. S. BASINGEE, G. P. A.
Omaha, Neb.
At tho North Side Barn and Feed
Yards, North Platte, Nebraska, Satur
day April 7, 191C, at 1 o'clock, tho fol
lowing uescrioeu property: one car
load of Now Wagons and Buggies of
tho "Old Hickory" Mnke, 1 car load of
Now Machinery, consisting of Plows,
cultivators Listers, Disc, Harrows,
Manuro Spreaders, Hay Sweeps, Hay
Hakes and Uasollno Engines. (All
abovo articles twill bo sold with a guar
antee that any defect of material or I
worknianslilp will bo replaced free of
charge any time within one year from
dato of sale.) ,
Also somo second hand machinery
of nearly every description, and cattle
and horses.
Torma of Sale: All sums of $20.00
or under, cash, all amounts of S20.00
or over eight months time will be
given purchasor on aproved notes
drawing ten per cent interest from
dato, two por cent discount for cash
on sums over $20.00. No property to
he rctaoved until satisfactorily settled
for by cash or note. ,
Farmers who havo anything to 3ell
at tins salo aro Invited to bring It in.
Thoro will bo a number of Tcnnesseo
Jacks sold In this salo. Thoy aro black
with whito points nnd ready for ser
vice from 2 to 5 years old. They aro
guarantcd nnd inspection pnpors will
bo furnished.
JULIUS MOGENSEN, Ownor.
DAVE LOVE Auctloncor,
F. C. PIELSTICKER, Clerk.
Wall Paper
Mogul 8-16 Price Announcement
The Real Kerosene Tractor
ON and after April 1st the price of the Mogul 8-16
will be $725 cash f. o. b. Chicago. All sales
made and bona fide orders taken up to April ist will
be filled at the present price of $675 cash f. o. b. Chicago.
We want to post you ahead of time on the coming change.
Mogul 8-16, as you know, is the famous tractor that has
cut fuel costs squarely in half operates on cheap, common
kerosene or coal oil doesn't have to be the highest grade
either. It pays for itself in the saving over gasoline. That
is why the rise in price necessary because cost of raw
materials has risen so high is of minor importance.
Mogul 8-16 is saving and making profit on thousands of
farms of all sizes. It will do much more for you than your
horses can. Get in your order now be ready for spring
work. See the dealer who sells the Mogul 8-16.
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International Harvester Company of America
(Incorporated)
The Mogul 816 kerosene tractor is sold by
DERRYBERRY & FORBES,
NORTH PLATTE, NEB.
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C. M. Newton's
Double Rolls.
10 Cents.
2y2 Cents.
15 Cents.
25 Cents.
30 Cents.
35 Cents.
Nothing over except Onnneal
and Varnish Enamel.
MIbs Ethel Louden who left recently
for Grand Island has accepted a posi
tion n that city.
Miss Lenoro Scott, of Oberlln, Kan.,
Is expected hero this week to visit
Misses Elfrcda and Margaret Mettin
for a weok or tmore.
Have Your Piano Tuned
WYL1E WALKER
014 West 4th St. North Platte, Neb
Write or Call Phone Red 344
Pianos Tuned and Repaired Anywhere.
Office phone 241. Res. phone 217
L. C. DROST,
Osteopathic Physician.
North Platte, - - Nebraska.
McDonald Bank Building.
Hospital Phono Black 633.
Houso Phono Black 633.
W. T. PRITCHARD,
Graduate Veterinarian
Eight years a Government Veterinar
ian. Hospital 218 south Locust St.,
one-half block Bouthwest of thb
Court House.
IS'otico of Final Proof.
Estato of William HIghbergor , de
ceased, In county court of Llncola
County, Nebraska.
The State of Nebraska to all persons
interested In said estato tako notice
thnt tho administrator has filed a final
account and report of his administra
tion and a petition for final settle
ment nnd discharge as such, whi-.h.
have been set for hearing before said
mirt on April 21st, 191G, at 9 o'clock,
.1 m -when you may appear and cor-
3t tho same.
Dated March 25, 101G.
GEO. E. FRENCH,
County Judge.