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JHW- THIRTY-FIRST YEAR. NORTH PLATTE, NEB., JANUARY 9, 1917. No. 103 m mm tm wmi DELANEY CHASED BY WILD HOGS IN FLORIDA TIMBER Sport Somewhat, New to North Platte Engineer and When Animals Charge Ho Climbs n Tree. Claude Dolaney, ono of North Platto's well known locomotive ongl neors and nlso a mighty huntor, has been In Tam'pa, Flo., for a woolc or two as the guest of Fred Warren, who frequently comes hore to visit and hunt, and on scvoral of those occasions lias beou Delancy'a guest. It Is there fore meet and proper that while Do lanoy is in Florida that Warren should give him a taste of southern hunting. In n letter to Joe Schwalgor Dolaney tells of his experience, stating that quail are plentiful but that it is nil tim ber shooting and that in this timber wild hogs exist in abundance. "Ono day last wook whllo hunting quail," writes Delanoy, "the d wild hoga got after mo, and yowi bet I didn't lay oft likoI did on that bear that chawed my leg at Nortbjport I got the start first, I noticed "Cracker" Warren running pretty lively, and I yelled to him asking what the matter was, and then I saw a pack of wild hogs com ing for mo they had been attracted by my voice. 'Run for your life,' yolled Warren, and you bet I did, discarding my gun and surplus accoutrements as I ran. Seeing they woro sure to over- tako mo, I watched for the first easy treo to climb, and shinntJd, Just as ono big long-tusked vicious boar made a lungo nt my dangling leg but lie didn't get mo. Seeing that I was out of reach, they started to renew their chase of Warren, but by that time he had prat too much distanco behind him and the hogs gave up the ennso After remaining In the treo for fifteen minutes I dosceuded, rescovered my gun and treked after Warren whom I shortly found, and the first words he said were: 'Wouldn't it bo fun to see those hogs chase Joo Schwaiger. Mrs. Chas. " OUtburko Dies. Mrs. Chas. 0'Hourke, formerly Miss Anna Neary, of this city, died at her liome in Fleming, Col., Saturday night. Mr. nnd Mrs. O'Rourko made their home in Brady for a number of years, but moved to Fleming two or three years ago. The funeral was held at Sterling this forenoon. -::o:: Her heart was in the gold fields of the north, but- a heart shadow was cast over hers when lior mother barter ed her to another to escape her bad debts and kec"p her social position. The came "The Combat" in tho Vita graph photoplay showing at the Keith Wednesday. It was her heart against lier second husband's brain. Anita Stuart stars and gives a supremo por trayal between being bigamist, a love less marriage and undying faith. ::o:: UAItGAIN IN RESIDENCE LOT An extra nice residence lot In the 1200 block on west Sixth with side walk aiici sower In nnd paid for. Price $100.00. 103-4 BTICHANAN & PATTERSON. You'll Smile Too This is Economy's Recruiting Station Once you join the purse guards, you will always wear the big broad smile and use the pass word, "Such Values" whenever you think of getting a neiv Suit or Overcoat. Harcourt Clothing Co. LOCAL AND PE PHONAL County Superintendent Ailoen Onntt will loave today on an Inspection visit to the county schools. Mrs. James Morrow and daughtor roturned yestorday from a throo weeks visit with relatives In Indiana. Mrs. Askwlg, of Elk City; Neb., came Saturday and will make nn oxtoneded visit whh J.' C. Askwlg and family. Miss V. O'Brien, o, dancing teacher who Bpcnt ten days horo with local frionds, loft yesterday afternoon tor Indianapolis. A baby boy was born tho latter part of last week to Mr. and Mrs. "Millard Porklns. Miss Ruoy Shanor, of Maxwoll, oamc tin Sundav evening to visit Mrs. John Murphy and daughtor. Minn rcnrilcn.' Bnnekomnor returned Sunday evening from a two weeks' vis it with relatives in Lincoln. E. II. Springer left Inst cvonlng for Sterling, Col., to attend tho funoral of the late Mrs. Chas, O'Rourko. Miss Annlo Krnnrph wont to Lincoln Sunday night to attend & meeting of tho state charities association. Harry Dixon left Sunday ovonlng for Omaha to visit his daughter and transact business for several days. Bishop George A. Beechor, of Hast Iiiks. conducted services at the Episco pal church Sunday In tho absonco of Dean Bowkor. 13. C. Frederlckson, of Kansas City, who visited his wife and daughter hero at the Ralph Smith home, left yester day afternuoon. Ralph Argue, who recently came hero from Cheyenne to visit his par ents, enrolled in tho local high school yesterday morning. For Sale Dining room set and buffet In excellent condition at a' bargain if taken at oince. Mrs. J. W. Adams, 419 west Fifth street. 103-2 Miss Mario McCabb and brother Clarence left Sunday night for South Bend, Ind., to resume their studies at the Notre Damo .university. Miss Esther Cohagen, who spent a week visiting friends In Omaha and other cities of eastern Nebraska, re turned home Sunday evening. Lost A child's golf stick. Pleaso return to Charles Whelan. Mrs. J, Walter Adams and son Chrlstlo will leave shortly for Omaha whore thoy will make their homo for tho benefit of the latter'a health. For Sale Red male hog subject to registration; good one; or will trade for shoats. Ono block, north Little Vienna Restaurant. W. P. Redifer, 2 V. O. Launo, local salesman for tho Nebraska Paper Co., of Lincoln, was accidentally shot last week whllo vis ltlng friends In Oklahoma and will bo confined to the house for somo time. Mr. and Mrs. C. II. Friday, of Lara mie, came Sunday to spend a few days here. Tho former is general chair man of tho O. R. C. protective board and Is transacting business with tho local lodge. OFFICERS ELECTED BY FAlRASSOCiATION Stockholders Meet Saturday and Elect Fifteen Directors Plan Several New Buildings this Year. Tire stockholders ot tho Lincoln County Agricultural Association hold tholr first annual meeting Saturday, eleotod a board of directors composced of llftcun mombors, selected offloors for tho ensuing year, and planned sov oral now buildings. Tho directors elected woro: John Fowler, A. F. Blankonburg, Wnrron Doollttlo, Albert Coolldge. Earl Hamil ton, Scott Reynolds, F. Q. Plelstlckor, C. E. Snydor, Qoorgo Shoup, Frank Strollborg, Noalo Tlirplo,-J. C. Wil son. C. PI. Waltors and T. E. McCrono. Those directors selected tho following officers for tho onsulng year: F. C. Plelstlckor president, J. C. Wilson vice prosldont, Warren DooliUlo secretary, nnd John Fowler treasurer. Among tho now buildings' plnnned for this yoar nro two cattlo tyirns 40x80 feet each, a flno artshall, and sultnblo buildings for tho chicken and hog exhibits. Tho grand stand and liloachois will bo Increased to doublo tholr present capacity. ::o:: Blancho Sweet In "Tho Cluo' a mystery storv of tho most fascinating and nbsorblng nature such as Ought to delight tho thousands of sharp wittcd persons who lovo to solve mysteries, will bo shown at tho Crystal Thursday night. In this Paramount plcturo Miss Sweet la supported by Sessuo Haya waka and Pago Potorn.. Sovoral bids for the construction of the proposed Twinom building west of, the Odd Fellows' hall were sub mitted by contractors Saturday and, opened and tabulated, but no award lias yet boon made. It Is understood the bida were much hlghor than tho architect s estimates. The total taxes collected by County Treasurer Durbln last year woro ?455, 034.88, nnd tho amount paid out $457, 130.92. Tho total collections in 1915 woro $42G,875.14. At tho close of last year tho balance In the hands of tho treasurer was 8140,000. Silver Leaf Camp No, 201 R. N . of a: will install ouicors nt K. r. nail .Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 10th. All members nro requested to bo present. Refreshments will bo served. Soft Water Shampoo, and Electric massage. tjoaios ueauty rariors. Phono Red 6G5. tf Tho Christian Woman's Board of Missions will meet with Mrs. O. Ras mussen, G03 west Tenth. street Friday afternoon at three o'clock. All worn en interested nro asked to bo present. Miss Ruth McDonald, of Fo3torIa, Ohio, Is tho guest of her aunt, Mrs. W. U. Reynolds, and other rolatlvcs. INSURANCE Every kind of best alul cheapest fire, iiio aim nciueni insurance written uy BltATT, GOODMAN & BUCKLEY. When you learn how much of your Overcoat andSuit money you can save and still be well dressed. There's a young army of clean cut hustling men who know the value of correctly styled clothes as a business asset who wear our $12.50 to $15 Suits and Overcoats The clever good looking novelty mixtures used in these suits are tailored quite as effectively as the more expensive models. BUFFALO BILL IS TOLD M ENDDRAWS NEAR AHcmllnp Physician Tolls Old Scout Last Night that Death May Ciiio In Thlrty.Sl.t Hours. Dcnvor, Colo., Jan. 8. Colonel Wil liam F. Cody (Buffwlo Bill), Is dying in Dcnvor tonight, facing death In the same manner that ho has faced it many a timo on tho plnins of tho wot In conflicts that made his nnmo fa mous. The "groatiat plalnBinan tho west ovor Know," honrd tho warning wordn of the approach of the end of his life today rrom Dr. J. H. Ent. his "physi cian and friend. Colonel Cody had summonod'the physician to tho homo of hid sister, whore ha is spending his last ljoiirs. When Dr. East walked In to hlf room, Colonol Cody said: "Sit down, Doctor, thoro 'Is some thing I want to nsk you, I want you to answer me honestly. What nro my 6han0es?" "Thoio la a timo, Colonol," Bad ho. "wholi ovory honost physician must commend dim patlftnt to a hlghor pow- 6r." Colonel Cody's head sank. "How long?" ho nsked, simply. "I can answer that," aald tho phy- slolan, "only by telling you your , life la llko tho hodr glass; slowly but so6n tho- sand will all bo gone. The end'io not far away." Colonel Cody turned to his slstor, Mr3. May Decker. "May," said He. "lot tho Elka and Masons take chnrgo of tho funoral." Then tho man who mado history In the west when It was young, bogan methodically to arrange his affairs. Dr. East tonight said death would pomfc within' thlrty-slx hours. H'D,ndreda of tolegrnms from mon of promlntfnTO' fronr all over the country came today. Many boys from different parts of tho United Stntoa wrote to him. :o: :- Horse Breaks Loir Last Night. When ono of tho drivers went Into tho Henry Waltemath stable ho found one of tho big gray horsea suffering from a broken log and Inter the anl mnl was killed. It 1b not known how tho Injury wna sustained. Mr. Walte math paid $225 for tho animal a few months ago. CITV AND COUNTY NEWS. - it ' Lost Bob-o-Llnk brncolot on street Saturday. Finder return to this of fice. A. F. 'Stroltz will return to day from Omaha where ho transacted business for a day or two. Herman Sngcssor was operated up on yestorday morning nt a local hos pital for appendicitis. Miss Alice Scnmon loft Saturday evening for Chappoll and Ogalnlla to visit friends for a fortnight. Mrs. J. K. Stcar, of Cozad, who spent a week with Mr. and Mra. J. J. Craw ford, returned homo a few dayB ago. Mrs. W. II. Broach, of Minneapolis, will arrlvo In town this ovonlng to via It frlonda while onrouto to California For Salo Cheap My "Little Giant" Cloanor, Call at 221 south Sycamore or phono Red 102. P. O. Dcats. 103-2 The license paid on automobiles In Lincoln county during 101G amounted to ?4,273.00. License was paid on four teen hundred cars. Tho Presbyterian aid socloty will meet In tho church parlora Thursday afternoon, entertained by Mosdamos Fred Payne, Frank Buchanan and Aylo. Tho boys' Erector modol contest closed Saturday evening at tho Nowton Book Store and prizes iwcro awarded to Georgo Thayrc, Raymond Lannln CharloB Illnman, Elmer Koons Charles Hayes and Arthur Paulson Each of tho other olghteon contestants wero given fountain pens. Judges woro C. H. Splcor, I. W. Van Doran and Charles Seyferth. For Salo or Rent Irrigated farm closo, In. Address 1203 north Locust, city or phono Black 400. 103-2 Miss Blancho E. Wright and Thomas M. Fagg havo nnnounced their mar rlago, which took placo at tho homo of Mr. andl Mrs. E. M. Marsh In Gib bon, on Deccmbor 25th. Thoy will leavo shortly for Omaha to make tholr homo. Mrs. Fagg has resided horo for a nuiybor of years and for somo timo past has held a postltlon in tho Duko wall paper store. Tho groom camo to tho city aovoral months ago and Has Blnco been employed as brick mason with the Ludwlg Co., who nro In charge of the construction work of tho now Catholic school building. Friends aro extending congratulations. RESIDENCE SNAP Nlco four room cottage iJtist off fllxth street In the 1200 block. Prlco only $i;i00.00. Small payment down iliinco In monthly payments. This Is i', blir bargain. Let us show It to you. l..M HITHANAN & PATTERSON. 0MEDY Keith Theatre Every Monday J PRIZES AWARDED AT THE POULTRY SHOW J. A. McDonald Secures Bronze Cup Offered for tho Fowl Scoring tho Highest Number of Points. Earl Qmlloy of Beaver Crossing, Willi officiated nt tho qhlokon, show liem in tins city insr, wooic, mauo tuo following first awards: Bronse cup for highest scoring bird In show, won by John A. McDonald, of this city, on Light Brnhma, score 91. Sllvor cun for highest scoring bird In Lincoln county won by John A. Mc- Donnld of this city, Light Brnhma, scofo 94. Ico hot bottlo for highest scoring bird In American cIops won by Guy Temple, of Loxlngton, Whlto Wyan-' dotto, score 02. Nut bowl for hlghost scoring bird in Mediterranean class, won by Mrs. Demloro. of Sutherland on Leghorns, V-i THE WAY to &et nhend to attain the things you most desire to succeed to be happy is to SAVE. THE to save is each Tand every time you receivepyour mon ey. THEN set aside the portion'jyou"can spare. THE PLACE to keep your surplus is the McDonald State Bank which, ftives you safety, 4 com- 1 , pounu interest service. 8 k W Doss AS. State Worth Pcattc, We I IxxmBEcrtf . i i Read the contents of T this space carefully next issue. r War On We offer. 13c a 1 pound for hens or young Roosters. in Now. North Platte scoro 03. Nut howl for hlghost -scoring bird In nngllsh class won by Frank Brot zor, of this city, on Whlto Orping tons. Mr. StoiiBvnd won firat In Pollslt clasB. M. C. Rogers had best exhibit nt show. M. C. Rogers won flrBt on highest scoring pon In Amorlcnn clnss J..A. McDonald first on highest scor ing pon In Aalntlo clnsa. Mra. Iloatson first on highest scor ing game batntum. Mrs. Lawlor, ot Paxton, first on hlgh flt scoring turkey. Win. Otton first on call ducks. Bost pen of bamtnms won by Mr. Myora of Counncll Bluffs. -::o::- l-OIl RENT Steam heated store, rout reasonable. Threo nlco steam liented rooms, all modern, closo In. Houses ami nice unfurnished rooms. Tho only stnto licensed store room in this city, rnt nnd fireproof. Snfo deposit boxes. 11RATT, flOODMAN & BUCKLEY. TIME V 1 -l 1 p 1 ana neiptui Chickens Bring them Produce Co. flf ! and Thursday 0
