The North Platte semi-weekly tribune. (North Platte, Neb.) 1895-1922, April 21, 1916, Image 1
flortli THIRTY-FIRST YEAR. NORTH PLATTE, NEB.f APRIL 21, 1916. No. 28 Em GETTING JtEADY I'OK THE HASH HALL SEASON. Arrangements for the opening of the haso bull season In North Platto Is well In hand, anil will bo In tho pink of condition by the time the call of "play ball" is made. The park Is being put In fine con dition. The icutfleld has been plowed, leveled and rolled, a hew wire fence has been stretched, tho wooden fenco painted, the grand stand remodeled and the bleachers enlarged. Manager Gcttman Is gradually sur rounding himself with what promises to be a very fast team. On the pitching staff Is Totenhoff or Columbus, Wal worth of Norfolk and Andrews of Om aha; catchers aro Ransey of Norfolk and Ross of Omaha; Carl Llndstrom of Columbus has been slated for short stop, Manager Gottman for first, Bert Simmons of Stockvllle for second, John Amen w Harold Langford for third, and Beal Sandall, Duncan and Brown for the outfield. This line up gives a sufficient number of subs. A number of good games have al ready been scheduled, and with Lex ington, Kearney, Grand Island and Hastings 'with teams on the east, and Ogalalla, Sidney, Bridge port, Alliance and Scotts Bluff with teams on the west, there promises bo be no lack of games during the season. :o::- SATL'ItDAY SPECIAL AT THE CASH MARKET riionc 2 10 round L'nil of Lard $1.20 ;:o:: Commltfccs Meet With Success .. Several of the . soliciting commit tees for the Chamber of Commerce pub licity fund and':mefnbershlp campaign made a partial canvass yesterday and secured nearly $2,000 in subscriptions. The day was so disagreeably windy that not all the members of the com mittees ventured out. The canvass will be resumed tioday. : :o: : The North Platte General hospital held its Opening Wednesday after noon. Almost a 'hundred visitors were shown through the rooms. A demon stration of the X-Ray machine was given by Dr. J. B. Redfleld and punch was served to tho visitors by'tho nursing staff. Special llooms have' been furnished by the Lady MadcabcpsV Derryberry & Forbes, Dr. V. Lucas and four of the nurses, Misses Seaman, Johnston, Keller and Knox. While the returns from Lincoln county are so incomplete as to de termine Keith Neville's majority in -the county, tho majority given him In North Platte was 324. Evidently the scurrilous letters written by. J. H. Ed mtstcn and his little .clique of friends had no more effect'on Neville in North Platte than in other ' portions of the state. ' ' Conductor Dentleir has purchased a light six Appbrson car fnamlhe'jocal dealer, 4;;. jyi. smun. ; - For Sale The Major Walker residence, 504 west Fourth Street. House modern and, in good condition. Fine shade and' fruit trees. Also some articles of household furniture. Inquire at rest dence. 27-4 WELLFLEET HOY KILLED BY LIGHTNING WEDNESDAY. Edward, tho ten-year old Boh of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph McMIchacl of Well- lleet was struck by lightning Wednes day morning and Instantly killed. Tho boy with many other children was playing in the school yard 'wncn an olectric storm arose and they rushed Into tho school house for shelter. Edward remained In tho entrance for a few minutes directly under the bell which was suspended by; a large wire. Tho lightning struck the wire, cracked the bell and the boy was struck on the left side of the head the current pass ing through his body and tearing off his left shop. Several other children In the room were stunned but not ser iously Injured. Tho boy was a brightt studious and ltovablo child, a general favorite with his class mates and tencher and his sudden death Is deeply felt by them. Besides tho bereaved parents he Is mourned by several borthers and sisters, among them Miss Erma McMIchacl bookkeeper for Howe & Maloney Company of this city. Tho funeral services were held at the Wellflcot Baptist church this morning. NEVILLE LEADS BRYAN NEARLY TEN THOUSAND -::o::- Wllllam Keegan waived a prelimin ary hearing in tho daunty court yesterday-morning. He was charged with stealing a punch bowl and glasses from the Lloyd opera house recently. He was bound over to the district court in the sum of five hundred dollars and given three days to raise that amount. Our Anniversary Sale closes Satur day night. If you are still to buy your Easter Suit, Coat or Dress and you want to benefit by the 20 discount, you cannot afford to miss this saving this early In the season. BLOCK'S. Chns. Hendy, Jr., manager of tho Ford branch factory at Denver, visit ed relatives in town yesterday. The output of the Denver plant will be doubled this year and the anticipated business will reach soven million dol lars. A new building of immense size is now In course of construction. Mrs. G. E. Brown and sons Howard and Clyde and Mrs. E. M. Smith re-1 turned from York, Nebraska, ,Wednes-i day evening. They were accompanied by Miss Ruth Brown, who will spend eomo time at the Brown home. Christian Science service Sunday 11, a. m. Wednesday evening" 'meetings every week at 8:00. A cprdial invita tion' is extended to' all. Building & Loan building, room 25. Your Easter Suit can now be pur chased at almost your own price. Get ready for Easter. E. T. TRAMP & SONS. W: J. Holderness left at noon Wed' nesdty for" Gothenburg to spend a 'few days on business. . .' vj. Judge and Mrs. J. S. Hoagland left this morning for Lincoln' where they !wlll visit friends for several days. ' Lem Bailey left at noon yesterday for Cozad to visit relatives fcr several days. George Burgent, of Kearney, is spending a few days hero on business. Miss Essie Wessberg Is assisting in the Chamber of Commerce rooms. Today's Bee says that with fourteen counties complete, Including Douglas and Lancaster, and 415 precincts scat tered throughout tho state, Nevlllo has 24,320 and Bryan 14,842. The returns as they oomo Increase Neville's major ity, so that when tho Veto Is complete It is oxpoctcd that Neville's majority wil bo anywhere from 12,00 to 15,000. For tho republican nomination for govornor Sutton leads McKelvlo by 2,500 votes and it Is predicted that ho will continue to maintain that lead, though it may be possible that McKcl vie will reduco this leud as the coun try precincts make their returns. For United States senator Kennedy leads Aldrich by over 0,000, and; Hitchcock has a two to one vote over Dunn. W. J. Bryan for delegate to the dem ocratic nntloual convention is from 2,000 to 4,000 behind tho other candi dates, and Mullen lends Dahlman for national commltteman by 1,500. For republican national committee man Howell leads McGrew by 7,000 votes. ::o:: We have engaged extra help in our Alteration, Department, so If you uuy your Suit or Dress hero you are sure to have It for Easter Sunday. Every garment at a Fifth Off nnd alterations! Free. BLOCK'S. Weather forecast furnished by tho local office of the U. S. weather bu reau: Fair tonight and Saturday; warmer. Highest tempjerature yes terday 58, a year , ago 75; lowest last night 31, a yeaV ag'6 47. Ralph Allison, of Cheyenne, formorly. of the land office in this city is ex pected here tomorow to visit friends for several days SPECIAL All Suits and Coats go ing at 20 Discount. E. T. TRAMP & SONS. Mrs. Anna Schwaiger left last even ing for Grange, Oregon, to make an .x tended visit wth her daughter, Mrs. Anna Pollack. The quarantine on the Mettln home waB raised Wednesday. Paul Mettln, who was ill with the Binall pox, hav ing recovered. All our ready-to-wear garments' on the first ikor and all our yard goods will he sold at a discount of twenty per cent. THE LEADER. ,Mrsi Glen Mann and baby are ex pected to return today from Omaha where she was called by the death of her sister. All-our Ladles Suits in Gaberdines, Poplins and Silk Taffetas and Failles, are being sold at a discount of . TWENTY PER CENT OFF THE LEADER. 'Girls'. Ask tt see our New Shipment of Coats; they certainly are beauties. If you want to savo 20c on the dollar and have a - classy Coat for Easter Sunday, you better be on hand early Saturday naming. BLOCK'S. Lewis Thoolecke, of Omaha, arrived here last evening to visit his son O. H. Thoolecke and family for a week or longer. Raster Khnwinc: of Reclna Pattern Hats.. Saturday, April 23. McVlcker CHURCHES PREPARE SPECIAL PROGRAMS FOR EASTER NIFTY EASTER FOOTWEAR Although Shoe Prices this season are much higher, we are show ing d larger and more complete line at cut prices than ever before Qver 2000 pairs of high grade Pumps and Oxfords. 'Every pair v, 4 " is new anil up to the minute styles and patterns. Your Choice for- 2.45 and $2.95 REMEMBER OUR BARGAIN DEPARTMENT SCORES OF LOW CUTS AT $1.00 PER PAIR. HARRY'S SHOE SHOP, First Door South of Keith Theatre. WE DO REPAIRING SPECIAL FANCY BOX CANDIES FOR EASTER These delicious Easter Chocolates are guaranteed to be abso lutely pure and as fine as you can buy. Eggs of Pure Choco late Filled with Delicious Cream, Nuts and Fruits. Packed in several sizes of beautiful crates and boxes, priced from 10c to 50c a Package Wilcox Department Store- Enstcr at the Episcopal Church Tho EaBter Festival will bo celebra ted at the Church of Our Saviour with sufficient opportunities for all mem bers and friends to Join In tho Joyous worship. In the morning hours the communi cants will make their Easter Eurchar- lst either at 7, 8, or 9 o'clock. At 11 o'clock will take place tho Festive Sorvlce of Worship, with ull choir, and there will bo rendered for tho first time tho "Hallelujah chorus by Handel,. At 4 p. m. children and parents ,anu friends aro invited to the children's service. Sunday school .pupils of tho North Side chapol will be present. Tho lloral ofterlngs aro to bo as generous, more so, all anticipate, than at any other Easter Festival. The Lenten season 'which closed with the Mission by Dr. Stansflold, nnd tho confirmations during the year, have givey the church such an Inspiration that the most Joyous Easter must nec essarily lesult, and all friends' nre In-J vlteU'to join in tno Festival. Fred Elliott loft today for. Omalui to visit his son for a week or more. Attorney J. G. Heeler is transacting business In Bridgeport this week. W. J. LanUgraf spent yesterday In Kearney gathering up stunts for the baso ball fair. The J. F. F, club will be entertain ed next Tuosday afternoon by Mrs. Edwin Barrnclpugh. . Rev. Maloney, of Ogalulln, spent yes terday hero arid conducted the ser vices at St. Patrick's church. Because of leaving the city, tho Kolsler DiWssmiVklng School Is for salo; Mrs. T. H. Cdoloy. 28-2 Some attendant at the base ball fair next Wednesday, Thursday and Friday will bo presented with a diamond ring. Tho Epworth lenguo of tho Methodist church wicll meet this evening at tho Cool home. Just received, a large shipment of Muslin and Silk Underwear, corset Covors, CamlsQics, Envolopo Chomlso, Drawors, Petticoats, Combination Suits, Night Gowns; Princess Slips, etc., 25c to $3.50. - They are wonders at the prices. BLOCK'S. ' ::o:: Card of ThnnkN. We wish to express In this way our hoart'tfolt thanks to the neighbors and friends who did all In their power lo roavement, especially tho B. of L. E. and tho Q. I. A. Mrs. Geo. E. Brown and family. un Easter nt the Methodist Church. Snnilnv ovenlnc at 8. o'clock, the Methodist choir of twenty-flvo voices wil give tho Easter cantata "uosur rectlon Llcht." by Ashford, directed by Miss Esther Antonldes. Opening chorus "Cry Aloud. Sonrano solo "Behold My Servnnt, Mine Elect." Tenor solo and chorus "Hosanna to tho Son of David." SdIos. nuartettes and chorus "All Glory Laud and Htonor." Alto solo and chorus "Now wncn the Morning was Come." Quartette "u, l.ovo uivine. Soprano solo, quartetto and chorus "As" It Began at Dawn." Soprano solo "Awake! Awako!" Closing chorus "Christ, Our Pass over." . Orchestra Garllchs. viol n: Welch. cello; Lawson, llute; Starr, clardnct; Ticut, cornet; Mrs. uram, pianist. Orange Special . 39c a Dozen FRIDAY and SATURDAY Fine, Large Juicy Navel Oranges Cheap er than you will get them again this season. w ilcox Department Store Hnrrnil f'niirpri The Presbytorlan choir' will give a iirrifl rrinr.ort nl. tho church Easter Sunday evening at eight o'clock. The program follows: rVirnn nrnliiiln"Trlliinnlinl March" from Alda Verdi Miss Florence Mc Kay. Introlt "Now the Day is Over" Chorus. Vtecal solo "Tho Lord Is My Light" Allitsen M. M. Redcnbaugh. Anthem "Tho Lord Is Risen" Shelley Mrs G. A. Zonthieycr and chorus. Vocal Duet "Jesus Thou Joy of Loving Hearts" Wlegand Miss Gcor glna McKay and Bruce Brown. Anthcm-.Vtetory" Shelley Mrs. Herbert W. Baker, Miss Lela Scott, Bruce Brown ond chorus. Prayer. Vocal solfc "Tho Lord Is Risen" Lowls R. Dresder Mrs. Edward Burke. Address Rev. Robert White, Male quartette "Heaven's Easter Pong"-Messrs. Redcnbaugh, Mitchell, Rltnnr and Bruce Brown. Hymn No. 25. Offertory "To tho Evonlng Star" Wngner-Warrcn Miss Florenco Mc Kay. anthem "Hallelujah" arranged Ifrcn' Handel's Hallelujah Chorus Bruco Brtown and chorus. Postludo "Andante Opus 20" Bee thoven Miss Florence McKay, M. M. Rcdenbaugh, choir director; Miss Florenco McKuy, organist; Rev. Robert White, pastor. ::o;;- We havo a nlco assortment of styles In House Dresses, all colors and prices. Yon Can.Bank Mail MyiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHi 4& IN THESE MODERN TIMES Modern banking methods have kept puce Midi modern farming methods. The nulomobflc, the telephone mid the rural mall man, nil tend to make business transactions shorter, quicker, more easily completed. Likewise, a Check Account with this strong, accommodating bunk penults u saving of time to the farmer nnd business mini without siicrlllce of wife 1; or convenience. find that customers that bank here and pay-by. check are making (lie most of (he modern convenience, the unto, the telephone, the rural mail de. livery. The Platte Valley State Bank North Platte, Nebraska. p!lflllll!lllllllllllllfl!llllllllli(l!llllllflllllllflll(rF. E. T. TRAMP & SONS.