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About The North Platte semi-weekly tribune. (North Platte, Neb.) 1895-1922 | View Entire Issue (Sept. 5, 1916)
M Wat THIRTY-FIRST YEAR. NORTH PLATTE, NEB., SEPTEMBER 5, 1916. No. 67 LOCAL AJtt) PERSONAL The young son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed ward Elssisser litis been quite 111 fcr sevornl days past. F. C. Hoxle returned to Ogalalla yos terday morning after visiting hlg fam ily for soveral days. James Redmond has returned from Peoria, Illinois, whoro he accompanied his mother last week. Ralph Allison, who had been spend ing several days in town, returned to Choyenno this morning. The marriage of Miss Lucy McMl chael and Maurice Phillips will take place Sunday, September 24th. Tho Womean's Home Missionary so ciety will hold an exchange at Hov?o & Maloney's Saturday, September 9th. Will Beatty and Warren Soulea, who had been stopping at Lincoln since last November, returned to Brady Sat urday morning. "Mrs. Frank McDonough and son, of Omaha, w4io have been visiting rela tives hero for ton days, will return home tomorrow. George and Tom Griffiths, of Dick ens, transacted business in town yes terday. Tom, who was so badly bu-j-ed in the prairie fire last March, is gradually recovering, and is nqw able to walk short distances with the aid of crutches.' There are still soveral spots as big as one's hand that havo not yet healed. Quito n crowd of peoplo were enter tained at a bucking broncho contest At tlio Stebbins grove Sunday after noon. There Wro several horses that wore real outlaws and several of the nuers were thrown. Rulers wore present from Cheyenne and other points. John Crawley, who was in from Wellfleet yesterday, says' the prohi bition element In'tho south part of the county is vory strong "If it Is as strong in other section of thetate as It is around Wellfleet and Maywood," said Mr. Crawley, "the proprositlon will carry by from thirty to fifty thousand." Kiln Swnnsmi l'uMstt Aivnv. ' .Miss1 Ella Swahson died at six-thirty o'clock yesterday morning after an ni nes of (wo weeks. Death was due to typhoid fever and appendicitis and her condition has been critical for sovoral days. Miss Swanson came hero from Gothonburg six months ago and en tered' the training school of nurses at the North Platto General hospital. She was an unusually apt pupil and was a gonoral favorite among the surgeonq and nursing staff with whom sho work ed. Her death, which came whllo sho was in the early twenties, is dcoply regretted by the friends she had made during hor rosldence here. Tho re mains will be taken to Gothenburg for burial. CHAMPION' STECHEK MAKES SHOUT WORK OF DAVIS BLUE BURKE, In. the first installment of Gloria' Romance, . lost iii the Everglades" Keith Theatre, Friday, Sept. IS. Herman Erb DIch Suddenly Horman Brb an employe of the local U. P. machine shops died very sud denly Sunday aftornoon at his rooms in tho Huxoll home in the Fourth ward. Mr. Erb had been affected with kidney troublo for some time but his condition was not considered serious and Sun day morning ho was in his usual healUi. spent an hour or more In sev eral of tho buslnes houses, and at noon was reading on tho porch. Becoming suddenly 111 a physician was called, who stated that the end was near, and shortly after Mr. Erb tiled. Ho wa3 about forty-five years of ago and had been, employed here for several yearn. Pending word from relatives no funer al arrangements have been made. Ho waa'a member of the Masonic fratern ity and, the L. 0. 0. M. lodge. FOR RENT Modern office mid other rooms, sin. glo or en guite.Souie furnished. Stores. houses, storage room and safe "eposlt boxes. RRATT, GOODMAN & BUCKLEY. ::o:: Mrs. Larson, of St. Paul, Neb., is vis iting her son, Joe Larscn, of this city Lost, last evening on streets between Keith theatre and Lloyd opera house, silver mesh bag. Finder return to this office and receive reward. Found on road easU-of Baker school hoUae, ft few days ago, man's dark blue coat. Owner can have same by calling a,t this offlco and paying for this notice. Tho Lutheran ladles will hold an ox change at Derryberry & Forbes' Sat urday. Rye bread, coffee cake, .chick en, cookies, and numoraus other things to eat .win oe-on sale. George - Broilsoh- Howard's well known story "An Enemy to Society," with Lois Moredith and the .eminent English actor," Hamilton Rovolle por traying "the principal characters will form the photo play story in the Metro at the Keith tonight. A merry bunch of young ladles from North Platte who have been attending week end parties at the homes of Mrs. Deo Raney and Mrs. Harry Rees re turned to Nclrth Platto Monday. They attended the opening dance at tho Schiller building, took In the "movies" at the onera house, and autocd all ove the country ahd claim they, had tho time of thoir lives generally. Wrtllaco Winner: MRS. MARY DROUTH IS COMING This announcement is of important interest to every lady in NORTH PLATTE, NEB. A FREE DEMONSTRATION IN YOUR HOME ;Tlie condition of the Skin and Hair give you that FIRST impression of anyone's character. First impressions are often LASTING impres sions. Tho person with a clear, smooth skin, soft, fluffy hair and well kept hands INSTANTLY attracts admiration and attention. MRS. MARY DROUTH Is .an-Expert Cosmetician and Beauty Special ist. Years of experionco hayo taught her the essentials of Beauty Culture. Her advice and Instructions, given to you along with an ACTUAL DEMONSTRATION, will unquestionably bo of VALUE to you. This cost you NOTHING. Her Sorvtces are FREE to you for the asking. Appointments May Be Made by Telephone We will bo pleased to bcok appointments in advance, either by tele phono or In person. Wo will then havo Mrs. Mary Drouth arrange, at your convenience, a deflnPc appointment at your HOME as soon as sho arrives. ,fef&tfififcJC NYAL DRUG "Where Service and Quality is Paramount' STORE. Joo Stechcr, champion wrestler of tho world, made, his Initial bow be fore a Nortli Platto audience at the ball park yesterday afternoon and ex hibited his prowoss on the mat by tak ing two falls out of Ed Davis, of In dianapolis. Both falls were by tho scissor and half Nelson holds, tho first occurring in Boven minutes, the second in four and a half minutes. Dnvls put up a stiff fight in tho first encounter, but in tho second his efforts were pure ly on tho defensive, and ho was almost holplcss in the hands of tho powerful Stepher. As the men woro Introduced by Ref eree J. T. Iveofe, they were given a hearty applause, Stcchor, as a Nebras ka boy, receiving tho most generous welcome Davis is two pounds heavier than Stecher, but Is an Inch shorter. Hq really looked the stronger of the two, but Stecher had tho muscle, strongth and 'wind that counts. Davis failed to show up as strong as was ex pected, for he has an enviable mat record. Tho two preliminaries wore good, in fact :to somcthoy were more enjoyable than the main event for tno reason that tho .contestants! mt:u more evenly matched and thoy lasted longer. Luttberg, of Omaha, toor: two falls "but of Tom Hume of Now York, the first' In ten minutes, the second in fourteen and one-half minutes, Hume was tho quicker actor but his opponent had strength and weight In nis favor. The bout between Ray Trnbert and "Dutch" Munaver of Alliance, was full of vinegar and tho men Worked faith' fully and well for thirty minutes with out securing a fall. v The crowd attending was a dlsap polntment to the promoter of tho exhibition, Carl Kramor, of Fremont, and to tho local committee who as sisted in tho arrangements. Tho at tendance of out-of-town peoplo WU3 fairly good, but the number of North Platto residents Was small. i so. Cash Subscribers to Fair Work. Slnco It was decided to close to help construct tho buildings at the fair grounds a good many merchants hdvo expressed a willingness to give? cash instead of sending their forco.out while others would rather give labor. The following have subscribed cash Tho committee will not ho able to see overy one by Thursday, so please phone 63 what you will subscribe In order that tho 'the committee will know Just "what they have to work with, Tolegraph. $10; Davis Auto Co., ?10, Hendj-nQgier, Sift: C. 0, Weingand $10; Platte Valley Bank. $10; Derry berry &,Fprbos( $10; Wilcox Depart ment Store, $10; E. T Tramp, $10; Tribune, $10; Rexall-Nyal, $10; North Platte Light Co., $10; Howe & Malonov $10; Miner Hinman, $10; McMlchael Bro3.. $10: Simon Bros., $10: Palace Cafo, $10; C. H. Walters, $10; Llork Sandall Co., $10; Harry Lawson, $4; J. B. McDonald, $G; Guy Swopo. $2; Bratt, Goodman & Buckloy, $6; C. M. Austin, $2; Cairson & Landgraf, $4; Geo. Razes, $4; Wm. Harcourt, $5; W. J. O'Connor, $5; ChaB. McDonald, $G; Owl Cafe, $5; Arthur Rush, $5; Wm Otton, $2; J. H. Stone, $5. ' ::o::-t I Tho Lutheran Sunday school will' hold their annual picnic at the Thonnw grovo Thursday. All thoso attending are asked 'to meet at the church at 8:30 In the morning, I James Martin, of Scotts Bluff, form orly connected with the Meston laun dry In this city, has been In town for a couple'of days vlBltlng frlonds. Miss Daisy Marr, of Stapleton, camo a few days ago to attend the Junior Normal School and spend 'the winter with Mrs. I. L. Mlltonbcrger. Miss Ruth Hubbard wlli resign hor position as cashier at Tho Loader this M'eok and enter tho training school of nurses at tho City hospital. . Mrs. Anna Wood, of Salt Lake City, who formerly resided hore, was in tho city Saturday evening while onrouto homo 'from eastern cities. Tho ladles of tho Christian church will serve a commorclal dinner next Monday in tho church basement. Joseph B. Obcrfelder, of SIdnov, spent yesterday hore while onrouto east. Money to loan on real estate to help you buy or build, or pay off jour old loan. Come and tell us your minis. BHAOT,JJ00ini.lN&M TKLEY. Becoming Dresses for school girls and little tots 2 to 6 years and 6 to 14 years 50 Cents to $5.00 A vailed assortmont of children's dresses like these make it a pleasure for mothers to come here nnd provide liberally for thoir little girls' school wants and Sunday dresses too. We feature many new Btyles in ginghams and dainty light or dark colored wash fabrics and plaids and checks and Woolens. The best values for the money nre offered in styles that appeal instantly. Wilcox Department Store. ijjp- BRUCE BROWN BUYS THE , MAXWELL 'PHONE EXCHANGE Bruce Brown, for sovoral yoars man ager of tho local telephone exchange has purchased tho. Maxwell exchange etc George Swancutt, tho sale having been made tho latter part of last week. Mr. Bown has asked for six mouths furlough from tho Nebraska companj and during tills time will furthor de velop ami Improve his recently ac quired plant. For some time past there has boon an opposition line at Maxwell, but this has been taken ovor bjr Mr. Dtfcwn. Tho Maxwell exchange has at present 154 phones on its linos, with considerable territory jto forthc develop the business. Mr, Brown knows what's what in the telophono business and will give tho subscribers of tho Maxwell oxchan a, service that Will bo of the best. - Mr. Brown's successor as managoi of the local (office has not been an nounced.- ::o:: NO RESPONSIBLE AGENT Can wrlto Insurance clienpor thun we can and put you in a coiupuny that will pay your !vs, If yon linrc one, lie member this, mid, I hat our property and homos are hero mid wo pay liem y tuxes. ' BRATT, GOODMAN & BUCKLEY. ,:o:: Miss Dorothy Hubbard will leave Monday for Kearney to attend the Nor mal. N Archlo Hood will leave this week for a two weeks' visit in Lincoln and Omaha. , Bishop McGovern, of Cheyenne, If spondlng a few' luys nvlth Rev. Patrick McDaid. Miss Bessie Graham has returned .from an extended visit w;tn relatives In eastern points. Miss Irene Hubbard will leave short ly for San Antonio, Texas, to visit tel atiVcs for a month. Tho Et-a-Vlrn club will meet Tues day aftorncion, September 12th", wlii Mrs. Leonard Dick. Mr. and Mrs. Tllgnor, of Lewollcn, are visiting with .thoir daughtor, Mrs. Charles Haner, this week. Mrs. Twltcholl, of Chicago, who re sided hero four years ago, is visiting with hor parents,-Mr. and Mrs. Hunt. For Sale Cheap Two beds, cook stovo, dresser, extension table, rug, etc. Call 415 east Sixth, or phono Red 738. Mrs. Cal Lowell, of Chicago, who spont several woeks with her mother, Mrs. I. L. Mlltonbcrger, loft a few days ago. Gerald Stack, who Is In charge of tho city paving, wont to Denver several days ago to visit Ills family and trans act business. Judge Grimes and MrB. Grimes went to Loxington Tuesday, tho formof to transact bustneBs and tho Jatter to visit friends. Tho members of tho Rcbokah fodge and I. O. O. F. are invited to uttond the) fifty-fifth anniversary of tho former which will bo held at thoir hall on September 20th. Miss Jennlo Mltcholl, of Loxington, who visited hero for two Weeks, loft Saturday and will attend tho Kearney normal. Misses Agnes and Elizabeth Hnnlon returned last evening from Denver, Salt Lako City and Ogden, where they spent three weeks. NURSE BROWN MEMORIAL HOMEOPATHIC HOSPITAL For tho Trootment of MEDICAL, SURGICAL ml OBSTETRICAL PATIENTS Phono 110. John S. Twlnom, M. I). aaflBaaaH ft"Bv S mm $1 aaaaaHi VQiiR wKfm ByaaaaaaaH ROOSTER FEEDING GUESSING CONTEST GUESS How many grains of Corn the Rooster in our window will eat on hi last feed, 3:30 p. m., Saturday, September 9th. The Lady guessing correct or nearest correct will re ceiveFirst Prize, 1 Five piece set .Aluminum Wear Value $9.00. The next nearest will receive a beautiful Three-piece Carving Set, value $4.00. Each married lady entitled to one guess. Register ypur guess at the store any day during week. Ask the Majestic Man HOWE - MALONEY NORTH PLATTE, NEBRASKA. AT THE KEITH WEDNESPAY rriGHT. WE ALLOW NO LUMBER TO ENCUMBER Our lumber yard, but good lumber. Any defective piece of lumber is sent to the discard in this yard. We have always considered this the best policy, in fact, consider it the foundation of our success in selling LUMBER AND BUILDING MATERIAL Coates Lumber & Coal Co. North Platte, Nabr.
