A Faultless Fountain Pen
You often Hear People Complain About Their Pens Leaking
or Failing to Write, or Causing Some other Annoyance.
These things do not happen with the
Conklin Self -Filling Fountain Pen
NON-LEAKABLE
This Pen deserves all the good things that can he said about
it. Which explains why we sell this Pen. And which
also explains why we Sell so many of them.
If you arc having trouble with your Fountain Pen, get a
Conklin Pen and get perfect satisfaction.
Prices from $2 to $12 and every pen guaranteed. Start
the children in the coming School Year with a Conklin
Sclf-Fillcr.
CLINTON, THE JEWELER,
THE SIGN WITH THE IJIG RING.
ID
DR. 0. II. CRESSLER,
-! Graduate Dentist
Ofllce over the McDonald
Stato Bank.
LOCAL AND PERSONAL
Dr. Brock, Dentist, ovor Stone Drug
8toro.
0. P. Kceny is transacting business
in Donvor.
N. J. Davidson nnd tin auto party
of Elsio spent Wednesday in town.
Good hard coal stove for sale; In
quire at 115 oast Eighth street, or call
Bed 188. " "
Miss Emma Loan has gotfo to Hor
shoy, for a two weoks' visit with
friends. ''
Prank Elliott left Wednesday after
noon for Cozad to spond a row days on
"business.
Mr1, and Mrs. C. M. . MadBon, of
Boolus, Neb., aro visiting local friends
this weok.
llss Holon Mooro has returned fcpm
Staploton, whoro sho had boon visit
ing for a weok.
Wanted Good girl for gonoral
housework. 'Inqulro at 523 wost Fifth.
I'liono Black 855. 05-3
Misses Myrtlo Kcnworthy and Helen
Mooro have gono to Horsheyto Visit
friends for a wook.
Mrs. Lowls Tamoy has returned to;
hor homo after an extended visit with
the JMcGowun fumlly.
For SaloFivo bushels homo grown
alfalfa seed at $12 por bushel. Inqulro
of U. Barber, 803 west Fourth.
frMosdames Lowls and Woodward, of
Buthorlnnd, woro liero to tako medi
cal treatment this wook.
For Ront--Furnlahod rooms, all
modorn, Including boat. Call at, 115
cast 8th street or phono Red 188.
Mr., and Mrs. W. T. Aldon will ro
turn tomorrow from nnfTuto trip to
Denver and other Colorado points.
S, R. McKolvlo otlltpr of tho Nebras
ka Fanner, and Harry Doronback, of
lilncoln, spent Wodnosday in Mils city.
I Jay. Pnrk, of Chicago, who was a
guoat at tho homo or Mr, nnd Mrs, W.
H. McDomild, loft Tuesduy ovonlng. j
Missus Iva and Elleon I'oorc, at
Grand Island, who visited thoir aunt
Mrs. Harry Kolso, loft for homo Wed
nesday aftornoon.
Miss Bollo Harper, of tho Wilcox
store, has resumed hor dutlos after n
two weeks' vacation which she spent
at Mooroflold with rolativos.
Mrs. O. A. Kelso-, of Grand Island,
returned homo Wednesday afternoon
nftor visiting hor son Harry Kolso and
family.
For Sale A gontio pony for chil
dren to rido or drive to school, also
wagon box good as now. Call at GOO
oast Eighth street. 06-1
Mrs. Mary Thornburg was operated
upon at tho Nurso Brown Memorial
hospital Wednesday and is getting
along nicely.
Mr. nnd Mrs. E. R. . Goodman and
son John leavo Monday on a two
weeks' auto trip to Donvor and Colo
rado Springs.
John White, of Sutherland, visited
relatives hero this week and left
Wednesday for Golden, Col., to nttoml
tho scltool of mines.
Miss Nolllo McEvoy and brothor Ar
thur rotumcd Tuesday ovonlng from
Donvor whore thoy spent a couplo of
weoks with rolativos.
AVanted Roomers and bourdors at
tho Woodblno rooming houso, 309 east
Sixth ctreot. Good Wals and modorn
rooms. G7tt.,
Mrs. C. A. Butts, of Grand Island.
returned homo Wednesday afternoon,
after visiting her mother Mrs. C. J.
Hradloy for sovural weeks,
F. II. Davis, prosidont of tho First
National bunk, of Omaha, nnd owner
of tho local electric light plant, epont
a day hero this week on business.
Mrs. E. H. Worthmnn and daugh
ters Mlnervn and Elenoro, of Louis-
vlllo, Nob., urrivod horo yostorday to
visit at tho Georgo Frator homo.
Arvllla Whlttakor has Just returned
from eastorn cities whero she scoured
a comploto line of all tho latoat trim-
mod and untrlmmetl huts, also tho lat
est novoltlos in foathors, llowors, au
tumn fruits nnd foliage. Tho trndo
invited.
Mrs. Bruco Dyo, of Los Angolos,
formerly MIhb Poarl Gilbert of thiB
city, who spent several months visit
ing Mrs. Sarah Duggan and family,
loft yostorday afternoon.
SITT TOUT ANNOUNCES
OPENING OF SCHOOLS
ITALIAN PRUNES
FOR CANNING
$1.60 Per Box.
We have a car of Italian Prunes bought direct
from the growers, due to arrive the last of this
week or the first of next. This car will only last
three or four days get your share of them at:
Lierk-Sandall Co. Tramp & Sons
Rush Merc. Co. F. D. Westenfeld
Wilcox Dept. Store. James Louden
John Herrod or
R. N. Lamb.
PHONE 67.
School will opon In nil buildings on
Monday Sept. 11, at 0 a. m. central
time.
Registration in the Sonlbr High
School will bogln at 10 a. m. Friday
Sopt. 8 and continue all dny Friday
and all Saturday.
Registration in tho Junior high
school will commence at 8:30 A. M.
Monday, Sopt 11th. All pupils' of
Seventh, Eighth and Ninth grados will
report at tho north entrance on Mon
day morning.
Registration of new pupils in the
Sixth grado and under will be hold In
tho ward schools on Saturday Sopt.
9th, from 4 to G p. m. This is for
pupils who have never gone to tho
North Platto schools bofore or who
have changed wards since school clos
ed last spring.
Most of tho teachers will reach the
city on Thursday xr Friday of next
weok. A number of them will need
rooming places. I have notified them
that I lvavs a list of rooiiilng places ut
my office-. Anyone wishing tj list
rooms will call mo by phono before
that time
Wo always huyo a number of. culls
from boys nnd girls who wanti places
Vfi stay and work for their board-and
rjom while they go to school. Anyone
who can take one of theso boys or girls
for tho win'tor will please let mo know.
Wo have two boys now who aro de
serving and wh want places.
Tho superintendent will be in his
Office in tho high school building on
Friday and Saturday afternoons before
school opens and will be pleased tb
confer with nnyono at that time.
A list of tho teachers will bo pub
lished tho first of the week with their
home address nnd thoir assignment In
tho schobl.
Misa Catherine Johnson who taught
the Baker school last year has resign
ed to a'ttond tho state university and
the board of educatlin Is looking
around for someono tia take her place.
No applicants have yet presented
themselves.
WILSON TOUT,
City Supt
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Exhibits Sent to Lincoln.
The car of Lincoln county product?
for exhibition at. tho stato fair was
shipped out Wednesday aftornoon in
charge of John W. Fowler, who with
tho assistance of Mr. Gllman. will ar
rango the exhibits in tho fair building
tomorrow.
Tho Lincoln county exhibit is con
siderably bettor than was at first ex
pectcd, thanks to tho assistance given
by tho farmers who displayed greater
Interest than usual in contrilinfhur
to the- collection. In some -respect!
tho exhibit Is better than last year. In
others not uulto so good,, but on tho.
whole President I'iolsticker, of tho fuir
association, considers it a little above
tho display of Inst year.
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the tang of autumn breez
es is expressed in every
line of these
Newest Suits
and Coats
To those women who are planning a fall
trip and to the young miss preparing for
school, these charming suits and coats will
make a direct appeal. A large selection
of models in many new fabrics and staples
are here, others arriving daily. The prices
are unusually low and many extreme val
ues are noted at these prices.
Wilcox Department Store
EVENTS Iff SOCIETY
(.renter Interest In Politics.
Keith Neville returned homo Wed
nesday night from a camnalKn trin
through tho southwest part of tho stato
and will romain until next Monday
night!, when he will go .to tho east-Dart
of tho state. Mr. Novlllo states that
tho voters aro ovincing considerable
more Interest in rlltlcs than tlioy
did a month ngo, and this intorcst will
undoubtedly grow stronger as olectlon
day approaches. Ho is woll satisfied
with his- prospects for olectlon, find
ing in many localities conditions, much
moro favorable to him than he ex
pected. ::o::
Secure Men for Preliminaries
Tho entrnnts for tho second pre
liminary ovont nt tho Stochor-Davl3
wrestling contest next Monday will
bo Thomas Hume, of Silver Springs,
.N. V, and Young Luttbeg, of Omaha.
Theso two nro lightwolghts, but fast
as lightning. The last tlmo thoy mot
on tho mat they wrestled one hour
and nlno minutes without a fall.
Tho othor projlmlnnry will bo be
tween Trabort and Manavor, of Alll
onco, who will try conclusions for tho
championship of wostorn Nobrasku, "
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Start on Elk Hunt.
C. C. Hupfor, Charloy Horrod and
Henry Robhauson left last ovonlng for
Rock Springs, Wvo.. and then 1SO
miles into tho Jackson Hole country
in search of oik, which nro known to
bo qulto plentiful In that section.
Mr, Hupfer has had considerable ox
porlenco in big gnmo bunting, but tho
hunting of tho othor raon has bfm
confined to smnllor gnmo.
For Rent.
7 room houso. 102 wost Sixth strnnt.
modorn oxcopt boat. Phono Rod 588.
Slielton Comes for Two. Onmes.
Tho Sholton ball team will nlnv nn
tho local fioldSundny and Monday nr
tornoon. Tho game Monday will pro
code tho Stechor-Davis wrostllng
contest. Tho Sholton team la ani.i tn
bO Composed Of irooil nlnvnrn ,ml
interesting games may be expected.
F01t SALE.
360 acres pasturo land, twelve miles
southwest of North Platto to exchango
i or city lots. Address O. L. wat.
KINS, North Platto. FG2-3
Miss Laura Murray will entertain tho
Saturday afternoon bridge club today.
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Smith entertain
ed at dinner Sunday evening in favor
of Miss Jean Foley, of Omaha.
Mr. and Mrs. Byron Oberst enter
tained at dinner Thursday evening in
favor of Miss Foley of Omaha.
Mrs W. R. Malonoy will entertain
at receptions on Tuesday and Thurs
day of next week at her homo on east
Third street.
The meeting of the M. M. M; club
which was to be held at tha.home of
Mrs. F. J. Wurtele last evening, has
been postponed Indefinitely.
Miss Laura' Murray entertained at
a seven o'clock dinner Tuesday, com
plimentary to Miss Anna Ericsson,, of
Denver. Covers were laid for twelve.
Tho entertainment committee of tho
Knights of Columbus, aro making ar
rangements to hold a social danco in
tho Lloyd opera houso next week.
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$ OPEN AN ACCOUNT WITH
Mrs. A. F. Streltz and jdautrhter
Ruth entertained a tarty of friends
vat a picnic a'ti tho Curtis lako Tuesday
m uuuur Koi miss Josopninc Murphy,
of Plattsmouth.
A number of young ladies and cen-
tlemen wore entertained last eveninc
at a dancing party at the homo of Mrs.
M. V. Mitchell. Miss Jennie Mitchell,
of Lexington, was tho guest of honor.
Tho Entro Nous club met Wednes
day afternoon with Mrs. A. W. Shil
ling. Prizes were awnrded. to Mes-
dames James Dorram and Giiy Cover.
Mosdames M. H. Douglass and Frod
Huxoll rocoived tho guest prizes.
Mrs. H. A. Donaldson and Mrs. W.
C. Rose entertained a number of
friends and noighbors in honor of their
mother Mrs. L. A. McDonald, tho day
beltig hor soventy-thlrd birth anni
versary. A vory enoyable aftornoon
was snout and a nice lunch . was
sorvod.
Tho Mothers Club and their daugh
ters twenty-five In numbor were en
tertained Wednesday aftornoon by
Mrs. Jamos Payne nt tho homo, of her
daughter Mrs. Allison Wilcox, near
Rignell. Tho ladles wore entertained
with social conversation and kenslng
ton work and a dlnnor was served
In cafeteria stylo. Out of town guests
woro Mosdamos Lathron of Chicago
and lilxler of Donvor.
Miss Janot McDonald entertained
soveutcon couples of younc nctonlo
Wednesday ovonlng at a barn danco
In tho hay barn on tho Cbns. -McDon
ald farm Just wost of town. Tho gowns
of tho ladios and suits of tho men
woro largely rural In mnko-un. and In
somo Instances wero such us to orento
muoh amusemont, as did also tho ac
tions of somo of tho moro spirited
attendants. Tho barn floor had bon
put In good condition nnd a viotrola
stipppllad tho music. Patronesses woro
Meadnmos W. II. McDonald, Harry
Dixon, F. AV. RIncker, A. F. Streltz
and C. M. Roynolds.
A Rnrgnln
A good proporty for salo with two
houses, bo.th in good condition; close
in on oast Fifth street. Good term. -Will
consider ono tor two vacant lots on
payment. Inquire of F. W. Dlxpn, 709
west Seventh street. Phono Red
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The First National Bank
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2XORTI1 PLATTE, NEBRASKA.
Member Federal Reserve Bank System.
CAPITAL AiVD SURPLUS 1
One Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars.
STABILITY, EFFICIENCY AND SERVICE
HATE BEEN THE FACTORS IN THE GROWH OF THIS
BANE, AND THE SAME CAREFUL ATTENTION IS GIVEN TO
SMALL ACCOUNTS AS IS GIVEN TO LARGE BALANCES.
INTEREST PAID ON TIME DEPOSITS. '
'.W.V.M.'
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Misses Com "nnd Holon Sou Sdr rn.
turned last ovonlng from Central City
and Lexington whero thoy visited their
brothor and othor relatives.
Mlssos Agnes and Elizabeth Hanlon.
who have been visiting friends iu-Dqn-vor,
Salt Lako nnd Ogdon for two
wooks, -will roturn home Sunday.
REASON NO. 1.
THE FIDELITY RESERVE COMPANY-
OFFICERS: x
Dr. Barton B. Baker, President!
Frank C Piolsticker, Vice-President
M. Keith Nevillo, Vice-President
William H. McDonald, Vice-President.
Charlos F. Templo, Secretary.
Charles F. Sponcor, Treasurer.
DIRECTORS:
Dr. Barton B. Baker.
John J. Halligan.
Walter V. Hoagland.
Frederick L. Temple.
Charles F. Spencer.
An Old Line, Mutal, Legal Reserve Company Writ
ing Life Health and Accident Insurance. Y,
THREE POLICIES IN ONE ,
The rates of many Eastern Life Insurance Companies and .some
Western Companies, at the age 35, for a Twenty Payment Life-policy are
$38.34 per thousand of insurance, making the rate on $3,000.00 policy
with them at age 35, $ II 5.02.
Our $3,000.00 combination Twenty Payment Life rate at this same
age, 35, is $ I 19.04. . .
What does each give you for the money you invest in these estates?
THE Companies First Referred
to Toller.
RATE $115.02
Pays $3,000.00 at any tlmo that
death may occur nftor tho first
payment is mado, or a "paid-up
policy for $3,000.00 at tho end
of 20 years, plus dividends.
In case of Accidental
pays $3,000.00.
NOTHING-
Death,
Fidelity RcserTe Combination
Policy, Three Policies in One.
Pays $3,000.00 at any tlmo that
death may occur after tho first
payment Is made, or a paid-up
for $3,000.00 at tho end of twen
ty years, plus dividends.
In addition to the above, a Fi- 1
uemy policy uouuies in case of
accidental death and wo pay
$6,000.00 Instead of $3,000.00.
For total disability from sick
ness or accident, tho Fidelity
pays $25.00 per -week or equi
valent to practically $110.00 por
month. For partial disability,
$12.50 por week' or practically
$(J5.00 per month.
Physician's or Surgeon's fees
whero' there Is no disability,
whatovor, tho Fldollty'pays such
expense not to exceed $15.00 for
any ono case.
For loss of any two members
oyes, hands or feet, $1,500 Bpot
cash; for loss of ono member,
$750, and no matter haw much
you may navo arawn from week
ly indemnity or for loss of
members, tho Fidelity must dtill,
at tho maturity of tho contract,
. pay $3,000.00,
Itemcmber alo that your health and accident imuranca In this noil-, i. i M ii
but any aavinet orcarnlnitaon this ,Z,t, .?lthout. medical examination
Policy Ldern the wdTvS " "
Call At Office
For the other 89 tta.on. why you ehould Invert In a Fidelity eve TolLy.
FIDELITY RESERVE CO.,
Itooms 1 & 2. 1, 0. 0. F. Bid.
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