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About The North Platte semi-weekly tribune. (North Platte, Neb.) 1895-1922 | View Entire Issue (April 13, 1917)
FORM Kit NORTH I'LATTK jrt)Y Ig 3,Aini 1 Mf Good' LiicR I ? ft The story of the wearing of your hirthatone bringing good luck is such a pretty story that it has come down through the ages gathering con fidence and conviction from ench ,ycar. Whether you arc superstitious or not, you will not deny that possession of n diamond April's birthstonc is good fortune, and the wearing of it brings pleasure and happiness. Step Into Clinton's today and sec the many magnificent diamond rings, brooches and pendants. And port of the good luck is the prices at which you can buy the finest diamonds at Clinton's. C. S. Clinton, Jeweler and Optician, At tlio Sign of tho Hltf King. DR. 0. II. CRESSLER, Graduate Dentist Ofllco over the McDonald Stats Dunk. LOCAL AND PERSONAL. Frank Lltzlo returned Wednesday from a buslnaH visit In Onmlia. Mrs. 13. M. Johnston flpoiit tlio first of this wook with rolnllvos In Edgar. Dr. Morrill, DontlsL Miss EIhIo Crano, who lina been vory 111 for some time past, Is grently improved. Women's si root pumps In dull kid, pinto, kid, patent tip nml rnimisH at Tlio Huh. Dr. llurko of Ogulalln, visited tho first of this wook with Mr. nnl Mrs. Jack Deal. Henry Hansen loft Wednesdny oven Ing for tho o'iBtorn part of this stato on UuamcfH Another lot of Hoy lHtto waists for boys In ages from (5 to 14 years at Tho Leader Morcautllo Co.'s. Judge H. M, GrltuoB returned Wed nesdny ovonlng from a business visit In Kimball. Mrs. Charles Moore, of Wallaco, raino a fow days ago to visit hor brother Uort Wtvrd. F"or Sale Hulck 25, In good order, finish good. Will soil at real sacrifice. Call at Honilgh'a garage. Miss Irene Combs, of Maxwell, came n fow days ago to visit MIsr Ileglna Wnlkor for a week or longor. Mls Lfono Stuart has boon con-fined- to the houso for n wook past with Inllammatory rheumatism. Wlion you want boys' school pants got thoin at Tho leader Mercantile Co. s and save money. Miss Madgft Flynn, who has been niUMHMiiK Holiool in Qulney, III., is expected to return homo tomorrow. Louts Thoeleoko, of Omaha, who had boon visiting hlR son O. H. Thoo locko for two wooks, wont to Molrosc Wednesday. Miss Freda Hammor, of Sidney, for morly of this city, spent a few days with Miss Jesalo Haker this week while enroute homo from Omaha, ""Saturday night's foaturo at tho Keith will Im) "Suslo Snowllake," wHtt. Ann Pennington In a comody-drnma of Broadway and the Homo Town. Mr. and Mrs. a II. Knmmoror of tho Jack Morrow Flatts, nro happy over tho nrlval of a baby boy at tholr homo tho first of this week. Mrs. Charles Harrow, of Molrose, -who had been visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Walker for some tlmo, left yesterday morning. Miss Alblna Hahler la expectetl to rc-turn tomorrow from Omaha and In tho near future will leave for Sidney to accept a position as bookkeeper. Krnoet Illnckar in rama n fnw days ago from Lincoln to visit the nom folks and attend the Dlxon-Con-lln wedding, left Wednesday moraine Hov. Anthony arrived hero Wednes day nfternon from Philadelphia and If conditions ,'are favorsnblo will bo called as rectotf fof tho Episcopal church. "The Light of Happiness," showing at tho Crystal Monday night with Viola Dana, Is a dumostlc drama that ranks vory high In nunllty as a photo play. Shoos aro oxpoiiHlvo but sometimes thoro Is a difference In oxpenso by liuvlntr tbom at tlio ' 'riebt nlace. Como and examine our shoo stock. WILCOX DKPT STOuIS. Mrs. Hose, of San Diego, Calif., flr morly Miss Mabel Donogan of this olty, camo a fowl days ago to visit hor paronts Mr. and Mrs. Joseph H. Donogan. For quick ncllon and Hiitlsfnctosy sale list jour land with Thoeltcke. tf Misses Mario Kostoryz nnjj Myrtle Clifford, of Garllold, who had been teaching Uioro, wore horo this week Visiting- Mlrsl At A. Ftrafclio, whllo oiirouta to DonVor to teach In a sum nior school. For Sale Dodgo touring car, com pletely overhauled, and sol, '.with 30 day meclinnlcal quarantce. Completely e(iulppel with starter, etc., and will outwear two cheap cars. J. V. Itomlgh, Dodgo dealer. Hornlco Opal Creagor, tho twelve year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Odt-s Creagor, of Elsie, died yester day liiornjng nt a local hospital of purllonltls. Tli0 remains were taken to Ellse for Intermont. If It wero not for artificial eye aid Uio oyoglass. tho spectacle, and tho combinations of different lenses, sci entists and tho world would today bo laboring In darkness. HAItKY DIXON. Jowblor and Optometrist Olon Mooro drovo his car Into tho guldo post at Sixth and Locust Wed nesday evening, bonding the post, brooking tho f?lobo and damaging the front ond of tho car. Ho claims that in avoiding nn approaching car, tho coir ho iwlia driving skidded. F M. Crutchslngor, of St, Louis, who will be superintendent of con struction on tho now depot, arrived a fow days ago, and will romaln until tho building Is completed. Ho is ac companied by Mrs. Crutchslngor, who is a school friend of Miss Loulso Ottensteln. Paul Au'yer left yesterday morning for Suthorland to comploto tho work on 'it BOO foot brldgo which has boon under construction for somo time and upon 'which work was delay ed by oold weather. Mr. Meyers spent tlio tore part or this week at Sarben uhtre he surveyed . fifty-olght acres which will be nduixl to tho town rlto. During Uie month of March the Ford factory tunHtd.out 72,100 cars, bring ing tho total number of cars made to date 1.S12.00O. Though 72.100 wore turned out last month, yet tho factory Is unable to supply tho demand. Tlio Hendy-Ogtac Co., of this city, has signed orders for thirty, which do not Include orders held by their smb-agent. JlmIortlu ,u former N'ortjj Platte bov, VaHimrrlcil this' wook at 'Scotia Illuff. In speaking of the wedding n nowspaper says: Sweet wedding bolls again ring In tho announcement of tho nuptials of Mine Leah P. Smith, of Kearney, w'lio yesterday afternoon becamo tho brldo of .lames L. Martin. The wedding ceremony was performed at tho homo of Mr. mid Mrs. Joromo H. Smith, of this city, being conducted by Hov. W. .1. D.umvlll, of tho Episcopal church. The bride has been n toucher In the schools at Morrill and Is well known to many of our people. Sho Is a young lady of chnrmlng personality, hand souin nml capable. Tho groom Is ono of Scottsbluft'B most respected young men, who has been in luminous horo for some tlmo. StrnlglUforward, am bitious, genial, wo know of no young man moro worthy than Jim Malrtliu May their path bp strewn wttli tho roses of happiness nnd prosperity. ; :o: : Klnknld's Stntoniont Congressman Klnkald Informs us tho controlling consideration with him In voting against tho war resolu tion was tho letters, telegrams and petitions sent him to tho effect that tho sentiment of hlR constituents wns overwhelmingly against a wnr de claration, nmoiiB which was a strong appeal from tho North Platto Cham ber of Commerce. Congressman Klnkald furthor says: As wo aro now solomnly committed to war with Germany, I shall deem It my official and patriotic duty to stand firmly for Its successful prosecution. $1150. 1 Mitchell Junior a 40 li. p. Six 12( inch Whcolbasi' S1460 Racine 7-nnsscnger 48 Horsepower 127-inch Wheelbase Many New Extras Club Fleets Officers Tho general meeting of tho Twen tieth Century Club was held Tuesday evening In Uio Chnmbor of Commerce room and officers were elected as follows: President Mrs. Hoy Cottroll, vice-president Mrs. P. .1. Darron, recording secretary Mrs. Geo. Frator, corresponding secretary Mrs. Wilson Tout, treasurer Mrs. W. H. Ulnlock, Journalist Mrs. York Hlnman, dele gates to stato convontlon Mrs. T. G. Thompson and Mrs. P. J. Uarron; nltornates Mrs. Joseph Roddy and Miss Annlo Kramph. Camp Fleets Delegates At a special meeting of Harry E. Ill-own Cump hold nt tho Shilling homo Tuesday ovenlng the following delogntos woro olected to attend the convontlon In Columbus May lGth to 18th: Luthor I. Tucker. Julius Hogn, Charles Hanor. W. House. W. E. Esh olman, A. W. Drown, A. E. Hell, O. E. Garrison, Leonard Robinson, S. T. Clark; alternates Will Adamson, Roy Murdock, E. E. Moody. Wesley Trcs ler, of Ogalalla and J. B. Fawlnsworth of Kimball. :o: : SOCIETY AND CLUBS. For Sale Seven room houso, all modern. In 800 Mock on oust Third. Half cash, balance on time. Inquire of Immc Dealt-. . s-tf Mrs. Alphonso Picnrd will entertain tho Et-A-Vlrp club this aftornoon. Tho M. M. M. club will be enter tained, on Monday aftornoon by Mrs. Leslie Uaskins. Tho Elito Club will bo entertained Wednesday aftornoon, April ISth, by Mrs. A. E. Tlmmorouui. Tho Enrro Nous club met Wednes day aftornoon with Mrs. William Mnnn. In tho card games prizes were awarded to Mrs. John WaTTmck and Miss Eva Baker. Tho girls' domestic science club of tho Presbyterian church mot the fore pnrt of this weok and were ontertnlned by Misses Wllma Coatos, and Ruby MoMichaol. Mrs. Dllllon demonstrated charlotto rousso and Mrs. S. Watts envo a talk nn kitrlien irnrilnnlni- I The literature department of tho Twentieth century club met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Charles Edwards. Mrs. Frank Duchannn read a paper on tho Montessour and Gary Method of Teaching and Mrs. W. W. Cummlngs talked on Recreation Contors and Play Grounds. , iiw v.iuu .uvua wuro ine gnosis oi I Mrs. Andy Yost Wednesday afternoon. uio lames were ontortnlucd with ken stugton and two contoats Prizes wro awarded to Mrs. Hrooks and Ars P.us sol. Guosta of the day wero Meidamej I Harry Porter. Cy RuhsqII. E. W. Hansen, Herman Schleiter, D Hna man anj Mrs. Charles Dill ot Chicago. Mrs. Clyde Cook plenfantlv enter talnetl the Zetta Zotta rlub Wwln.s- (day af(emoon nt a kondngton Mrs 'John Hillebrand, a meabor of the club was presented, with a numl-or of dainty handkerchiefs as a brthdy romombrance. a custom which t:e club obsorves. Gueeta of the day were Mrs. Glen Miller and Mrs. Clyde Fernandea of Omaha. A pretty social affair of this week was the afternoon luwh-on and niual cale at the home of Mrs. Ralnh South Wednesday In honor o.' Mrs Irving n. Arey or umaha. The hostess -hhs I wiwi in vnierwiiunK ny essoin tarry Cramer and Hat-nr Mitchell Sport Satarci Coat Special ay and Monday $3.9 This year's styles in checks and plaids. An un usual offering for this price. Wilcox Department Store The latest Mitchells offer many new nt- t muttons. Among them 31 Unique Features 24 Per Cent Added Luxury 100 Per Cent Over-strength 8 Now-Style Bodies Two Popular Sizes. The 31 extras are features which near ly all cars omit. See what they mean to you. The bodies are built in our own body plant. Each new style is exclusive. Many luxuries are added till paid for by savings made in this new body plant. DOUBLE STRENGTH Every vital pnrt now hns twice tho needed strength. Our margifis of safety have in three years been doubled. Tho result is a lifetime car. Over 440 parts are made of toughened steel. All safety parts arc oversize. All parts which get a major strain are built of Chrome Vanadium. Mitchell cars have proved that cars built this way will run over 200,000 miles. NO SIMILAR CARS No other ear has these Mitchell extras They cost us on this year's output about $4,000,000. They are, paid for by factory savings. John W. Bate, the great efficiency expert, has cut our factory cost in two. lie has spent millions to build and equip a model plant for this single type. Our savings go into these extras. Into extra features, extra strength and beauty. There arc hundreds of them. Come and see them. Compare cars with and without them. You are bound to choose a Mitchell after that. A NEW $1125 SIZE , . Also sec the new size Mitchell Junior. A 40-horsepower Six with 120-inch wheel base. More room and power, more luxury, more equipment than you ever snW in a car of this class. All these things will give you a new idea of efficiency. They will bring you respect for Bate-built cars. Racine, Wis., U. S. A. MITCHELL MOTORS COMPANY, Inc. 'PUT IT UP TO US TO SHOW YOU1 J. s. DAVIS AUTO 'WE CAN DO IT" Mrs. Byron Oberst received the forty-! four guests and Mrs. Carl Uonner and 1 Miss Holen JJonner assisted in serv ing. Tho houso decorations wero has i kets of sweet peas, ferns nnd pnUed EasteT lilies and tho table was decorat ed In yellow anL white tlowers and placo cards. The Program was u3 fol lows; vocal solo, Miss Tlieo Schwalg or," piano solo. Miss Florence Mac Kay, reading Mrs. York Hlnman, piano selection Miss Dulcle Fratvr. violin solo. Bello Howo Arey. Out-of-town guests woro Mrs. W. V. Peery, of Grand Island, Mrs. Emerson Short, of Donver. Mrs. W. R. Kessler, of Kansas City, and Miss Gertrude May tliam ot Omaha. ::o:: Mr. and Mrs. Fred Thompson aro spending this week In Omaha Tom Mathews wBio had teen employ ed at Rawlins for somo tlmo returned Wednesday. W. J. O'Connor loft yestorday after noon for Grand Island to spend a day or two on business. Mrs. John Weinberger returned last evening from Omaha, fter vis'tlng her daughter for several daya. Mrs. P. A. Norton returned yes terday afternoon from OmaVa where she visited for a weok past. Piatt White lott at noon yesterday for Omaha to visit for a wook and may go to Kansas City before return ing. Mrs. James Hart, wlio had been as sociated with the Geni Candy Co lor sevoral month, resigned the first of this week. The Stewart Construc'ion Co., tne depot contractors, have advertised for thirty carpenters for work on the .building. Several local cni-pencr. have applied for work. Another big shipment ot women's later style blouses in all the newt col ors and materials, crepe de ohlne. georgette crepes aad sport si)ks and satins, are now shown at The Leader Mercantile Co.'s. Flour is selling at 3.M to $1.10 per sack In the local market, the price varying wIU the brand. Tno general opinion seems to be tuat prices will continue to advance, some predicting that the $4.00 mart will be reaktd. Local bakers will soon re duce the site of the loaf, preferring this to an increase in the price per loaf. ::o:: For Sale. 640 acres ot land north of Hersuey at $6.00 per acre. 1 600.00 down, time on balance. Gene Crook. North Platte. Neb. Dr. Brock, Dentist, over Stone Drug Store. Mr. nnd Mrs. G. C. Platz, of Scoc-s Bluff, havo been visiting ljcal frlendg for a week pisti. Mrs. Edgar Schiller and two chil dren of Central City, former resi dents hero, camo Wednesday evening to visit her mother Mrs. Whittakor. Miss Irene Harvalis, of Omaha, wh i visited her uncle Sam Poulos for sev eral weeks, left Wednesday evening. Improved Stock Farm for Salo Full section located 2.1 miles north west of Ilershoy at $..00 per acre. This Is n lI(r snap. HUCllAXAN & PATTEKSON, -J Solo Agents. Scrap Iron $6 per Ton. Dry Bones $12 per Ton. We buy all kinds of Junk and Hides. L. LIPSHITZ. CORNER LOCUST AND FRONT. 111. 9.TG1 m III II'!; i''" 2 CATTLE LOANS Any reliable stockraiser in this locality can secure financial assistance from the McDonald State Bank. Having immediately available funds and long experience in cattle loans means prompt and satisfactory service. We offer the lowest current rates and careful, courteous attention. Mr. McDonald or Mr. Starr will be glad to talk over your re quirements any lime. See Us Now. M M?DomaldState!3ahk Hi Own Your Own Home Residence Park Addition Subdivision jut open ing in southwest pnrt of city. Splendid lots in n beautiful addition at rock bottom prices. Sco WH, LYMAN 518 North Locust Street. V