SEMI-CKNTENNIAL OF SOUTH
PLATTE TO HE CELEHH.VTED
Pfhtf.o's semi-centennial was made an
.The proposed celebration or North
LOCAL AND PERSONAL
aefeured fact Wednosday evonlng whon
a dozon business men mot in the par
lor of the McCabo hotel and orgnnizod
a holding company which will llnance
tho preliminary expenses of the cel
ebration. ThlB hbldlng company is
conipoied of thirty mombors and the
officers nre J, B. McDonald president;
Gcorgo Moonoy secretary and W. II.
McDonald troasuror. To meet tho ox
ponsoB to bo Incurred in tho immediate
future, each member of the holding
company subscribed twenty-llvo dol
lars, Urns creating an initial fund of
seven hundred and fifty dollars. The
dato of tho celebration "will bo Juno
2Gth, 27th, 28th, 29th, and 30th.
George Mooney, who is an cxpor
ionced Jpromotor of colobratlons of
various kinds and originates tho pro
grams "and superintends carrying thorn
ou,ti, was present at tho meeting Wed
nesday ovenlng and made Bomo sug
gestions ns to what should bo the
features of tho North Platte
celebration. These included a par
ado of floats depicting tho condi
tions of tho North Platte territory fif
ty years ago and tho gradual (evolution
to tho conditions as they exist today;
a representation of our present Front
street as it was in tho early Bovonties;
there will bo ox-teams drawing tho
immigrants wagons; permission will
bo secured from the government to
bring a hundred Indians from the
Rosebud Agency and have them give
war and other dances; cowboys and
frontier sports will enor largely in
the program of amusements; a sod
house, in which will bo exhibited cur
ios and relics of early days, will bo
built; a big carnival company will bo
engaged, freo actssocurod.and last but
not least Buffalo Bill, who will have
his own show" next season, will make
his ttinlary bo as to be here for two
days, and will personally be respon
sible for a number of special features.
Not only will the event mark the
fiftieth anniversary of North Platte,
but it will bo a "home coming" week,
a, time when former North .Platte
peoplo now scattered from Maine to
California will bo urged to come back
to the "old town" for a visit, and
hundreds of them are certain to come.
And among theso will be a number
of men iwho in early days were cow
boys and they will assist in Iputting
on some of the stunts in which they
engaged thirty or forty years ago.
.This celebration will be tho biggest
tljing North Platte has ever attempted,
and to make it a real success it needs
tlio hearty support of every man in
town. Each will bo called upon to as
sist, and it is confidently expected
that he will respond enthusiastically.
Tho progress of tho preliminary
work will bo noted in these columns
from week to week.
Remember the date tho last week
nf .TlltlA
::ot:
Cliarlos Walters has beon transact
ing business in Omaha this woek.
A big Hno of Silk Pottlcoats.
E. T, TRAMP & SONS.
W. T. Barry, of Grand Island, Is
horo this week on Union Pacific mut
ters. J. A. Kunklo hnB rpturnod from Om
aha where he purchased a numbor of
cattle.
Dan Ragan, of Sterling, with local
friends this week and transacting
businoss in town.
O. 'II. Thoolecko expects to leave
tomorow evening for Chicago to spend
soveral days on businoss.
Tho quarantine for scarlet fever
was lifted Wednooday from the homo
of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Allendor.
Mrs. V. Orval Hodges loft yester
day morning for Lincoln to spend n
couple of weeks with relatives.
Leslie and Robert Dick, of Haley,
Ore., formerly of this city ar0 visiting
wl,th their mother Mrs. Nellie Dick.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hnggerty will
leave nox,t week for Denver to visit
thj former's parents for a week or
longer.
0. H. Thoelecko reports tho sale of
tho northeast quarter section of 24-12
30. to Vigo Vandorkalk, of Fullerton
and all of section 26-1C-28 to Saml
Blagdon, of Ncmeha county.
Now is tho time 'to buy a Piano for
Christmas; only two more weeks. Wo
will make it easy for you to buy a
piano if you will come and sco us.
WALKER MUSIC COMPANY.
Mrs. Eva Baldwin, formerly of this
city, who has been matron of tho 0. E.
S. orphanage at Fremont, passed west
last evening enrouto to Los Angeles,
whero she was called by tho illness of
her sister, who has been taking treat
ment in thai city.
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This entire store sparkles with Christmas radiance - a gift choosing center ?or everybody. Como join
I the happy throng of early gift seekers. You'll discover a multitude of things "just a trifle different," just !
I enough different to be unur.ual, distinctive and likable some costly-some expensive all delightfully givablo
FOR "HIM" VVB SUGGEST;
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SWEATERS.
What is more comfortable than
a nico warm Sweater. Bradley's
arc the best. Many nice ones at
$2, $4, $5. $7, $8 up to $12.
JEWELRY.
Cuff Buttons, Scarf Pins, Collar
Buttons, Tie Holders, etc. , The
stock of'thesc goods . is complete,
from cheap roll plate to solid gold
! NECK TIES.
In all of the newfpatternsof silks, something to suit every
$ taste, botlin'patterns stylcs'ajid price. 25c, 60c and $1.00
GLOVES.
Nice warm ones, made of soft
tanned leather, lined with both
fancy and plain materials, some
lined with iur, either lor dress
wear or driving the auto. Priced
at $1, $1.25, $2 and up to $5
HOSIERY.
Either cottony woolen or silk.
Some nicely boxed. 25c to
50c per pair.
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No Finer Gift for "Her than a Set of Furs
Francis Flynn, of this city, who has
been in tho employ of tho Allis-Chal-mors
Co. at Milwaukee, will leave
January 15th for Cuba in tho inter
ests of tho Luce Sugar Cane Harvester
Co., of New York, with which company
he, has accepted a position as erector
. and demonstrator. It Is probable that
tho .duties of tho position will take
him to Hawaii, Java, tho Philippines
and Australia ill the course of tho
next two years.
Every lady appreciates furs, why
not buy your mother, wife or Bister
a set, or a separato scarf or muff, and
if you do buy be sure to go to BLOCK'S
where all furs are being sold at
discount of twenty per cent.
For Sale on account of leaving city it
Equity in new 5 rooln bungalow, all
modern except heat, full basement.
Would take small car preferably Ford
for part payment. W. C. McDermott,
Phono Black 850. 95-2
George Lander, colored, was arrest
ed and fined thirteen dollars and fifty
cents Wednesday. Ho was discovered
taking large haras from the ice boxes
back .of, the Union cafe. Lander1 had
been employed in spreading tho tar
on tho paving but has been out of
work for a couple of weeks
Douglas Fairbanks thought thero
was, nothing to live for whon tho girl
he wanted to marry became engaged
to another man. So ho hired a pro
fesslonal assassin to end it all In
'Flirting with Fato" at the Keith Mon
day night. But when the girl changed
her mind Fairbanks dared not go near
enough to tho assassin to tell him of
his desire for life. 10 and 15 cents'.
Sowor Lateral Assessments for con
struction of Lateral S, Blocks 33 to
44 inclusive $31.50 per lot, and Later
al G2, South Park Addition, S31.G5
per lot, have been made and the same
may now bo paid at my office.
F. h. MOONEY,
City Treasurer.
North Platte members of Company
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Jap Mink Set, new Chincbin collar,
barrel - shaped muff tf J A A
very stylish, per set, Jt)uUU
Fisber Dyed Coney Set, neat scarf
fastens by buttoning through. Muff
new shape, fancy ruf- 4 A A A
fled ends. Price - $14)11
Separte Muff, blended Muskrat,
one of the good wear- JQ QQ
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Silver Opossum Muff, a beautjful
shade of grey, nicely lined, just
the thing for a young 4 5 If A
lady. Price JlO.DU
Separate Muffs in Coney, Marmot,
-Wolf, Mink- Fox, Lynx, Hudson
Seal, Skunk, ' ets., at
$5,$M1M15J?$40
CAPS.
Latest styles of warm cloth caps suitable for young men 8
or old 50c. 75c, $1.00 and $1.50. 8
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Come be Happy, Care Free and Gay with the Kiddies
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TOYS FOR GIRLS
It's as cood as a tonic to Watch the delinhtcd vounestera
in our toy department and hear the ohs! and ahs! that new t
discoveries bring forth. If you wish to learn the children's jj
wisncs, Dring tnem witn you and wotcn their untrammctcd it
choice, in the midst ol this interesting display, "banta Claus" 8
is sure to get some very good suggestions to aid when filling Q
inu,.ruiius siuuKings.
k TOYS FOR BOYS
Mechanical Trains run on
round track $1, $1.75, $2,
$2.50.
Erector and StrucktironScts
50c, $1.00 to $5.00.
Friction Toys, Engines,
Street Cars, Autos, etc. 50c to
Horns and Drums all nicely
finished in bright colors. 5c
to $1.25.
Dressed Dolls a large var- it
iety to select from '25c to $5. :
. Doll Buggies Steel and Reed t
ipriccs $1, $3, $4.50, $5.
Games and Toy Books of all g
kinds 5c, 10c, 25c, upto $1. $
Toy Dishes, both tin and
porcelain sets 10c to $2.50 it
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Itccentlon for Bride.
Mrs. William Waltema.Ui, a Novom-
E stationed on the Mexican border will ber bride, was tho guest of honor at
enjoy a certain degree, at least, or two of tho most interesting and enjoy-
Chrismas more enjoyable, can leave able social ovents of this week. They
of the boys are preparing Christmas wore held at the home of Mrs. Henry
boxes for them and these will bo ship- Waltomath. Eighty ladies wore ontor
ped next Tuesday. Those who desire talned on Wednesday from one o'clock
to remember tho boys and make their to threo and. from four o'clock until
Chrismas morb enjoyable, can leave six at luncheons served on prettily
their gifts at) Huffman's storb no.t dcorated tables. Bed and whlto flowers
lntnr than next T.ueRilnv. nml Mmv will ivi In nbundanco in tho ro
be included In tho box which will be ception and dining rooms
sent from there.
A SENSIBLE GIFT
Give your friends and relatives a
sensible ift of value. Come to the
McDonald State Bank
and deposit one dollar or more in a sav
ings account. Put the Pass Book in a
Christmas Envelope and you have an
attractive if t that is of lasting value
and which shows you are a thoughtful
person.
If you cannot call then send your
check and instruction by letter.
Mrs. Waltemath was aBSitited In en
tertaining by her daughters Misses
Helen and Alma Waltmath and Mrs.
Fred Waltemath. During .the recoptlon
which proceeded tho luncheon a num
bor of musical selections were rendor-
od. MIst.es Alice Seamon, Ida and
Louise Ottenstoln assisted in serving
and Mc3dames Soeborgcr, Hcaloy and
Clabaugh were in tho receiving lino.
Out or town Kustaworo Misses uuth
Heacock of FallfcW, Emily Portor-
flold of Charles Town, W. Vn., and
MJss Julia Hayes of Chicago. A simi
lar function was held yesterday aftor-
noon at which Mosdames Hoxio, Halll
gan and Rinckor assisted in receiving.
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Uort Rathburn of Wyoming who
spont Bovoral weeks with IiIb sister
Mrs. F. J. Wurtole, left Wednesday ev.
enlng.
Ladles, think of buying a wool sorgo
or silk cropedross formerly sold at
$10, $12, and $1G, for $4.98. This is
only on of the many bargains offered
at Ulock's Year End Sale.
-Mr. and Mrs. II. O. Knowlcs leavo
early next week for Bethany, which
wil bo thoir future, home. Mr. Know
lea will return horo for ono or two
mora eorviccs, and ihon go to Alliance
to begin evangelistic work.
Mr, and Mrs. George Yeoman leavo
today for Omaha, whero they will visit
foi a short time beforo making Hold
rcgo their homo. Mr. Yeoman has tak
on a road position wWh tho Diamond
Slmmonds Co. of St. Louis and has
been aBslgnod territory that causes his
removal from North Platte.
Court Cnlendnr.
Judgo Grimos announces tho follow
ing tonus of court for tho soveral
counties In his district for 1917:
Kimball county February 2Gth and
Septombor 17th. ' . "
Choycnno county March 12fh and
October 1st.
Deuol county March 2Gth and Octo
ber 15th.
Kolth county April 2d and Octoiior
22d.
Logan county April ICth and Sep
tember 10th.
McPhorson county April 30th.
Arthtir county May 7,th.
Lincoln county Adjourned term
February Cth, May 14th and December
3d.
Dawson county Adjourned term
For Rent Christian parsonage, flvo
rooms and basement, modorn except
heat. Inqulro of F. R. Elliott.
During tho Year End Salo Children's
Dresses will bo sold nt a discount of
twenty per cont at BLOCK'S,
- A social danco will bo held at tho
Lloyd opera houso on Monday evonlng,
Doc. 2Gth by tho members of tho K. K.
club.
Clau'do Wolngand and son Toddy
left last ovenlng for Rossvillo, 111., to
spend a week with tho former's
mother.
Special prices on nil Sut'i and
Coats. If you aro neoding olthor it
will pay you to Investigate our prlcos.
For quality, stylo and prlco our gar-,
monts cannot bo surpassed.
E. T. TRAMP'& SONS.
January8th, Juno 4th and November
r.th.
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Buffalo rcat.
Placo your1 ordor at onco for buffalo
moat 'direct from Pawnoo Bill's ranch
at Pawnee, Okl. Tho supply is limited.
MARTI'S MEAT MARKET.
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Swedish Lutheran services next Sun
day at 11 a. m. in tho Advontist church,
Fourth ward. Sunday school at 10 a. m.
Gibson art cardB nnd letters, nlso
Christmas seals an assortment that
Is certain to pleaso you. A grout vari
ety of designs in a great range of
prices.
RINCKER BOOK & DRUG CO.
"Tho Spider and tho Fly" will bo tho
Fox production shown at tho Crystal
tonights in this photoplay Robort Man
toll and Genevlovo Hamper arid cast
for tho leading roles. 10 and 15 cents
Now It is as an Indian maid who loves
a whlto man, and loves In vain, that
Mary Plckford wins tho hearts of her
spectators. This unique characteriza
tion by tho idolized star of tho screen
fn "Little Pal" is showing at tho Keith
Saturday afternoon and evonlng. In
tho rolo of tho Indian girl who renoun
cos happiness, opportunity nnd oven
safoty for tho man sho loves, Mary
Plckford is suporb. 10 and 15 cents
ft?
$ Elecjric Vac
lake Her
Christmas
A Happy One.
This Cleaner has a re
volving brush, the same
as your carpet sweeper,
in' addition to a strong
suction. The brush beats
-the carpet and helps to
loosen tho dirt and also
combs out the threads.
s IT IS A
WINNER.
North Platte
Light 8c Power
Company.