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About The North Platte semi-weekly tribune. (North Platte, Neb.) 1895-1922 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 28, 1917)
SXfOr THIRTY-THIRD YEAH. NORTH PLATTK, NEH., DECEMBER 28, 1917. No. 100 ill ti nnnin FAltMKlt SHOOTS 3KLF WITH SUICIDAL INTENT Oub Nelson, whose home Is north west of Horshoy, Is at tho General hospital In this city suffering from a self-inflicted wound from a revolver. Nelson, who Is a bachelor and lived alone, telephoned a neighbor Wednes day morning that he was sick and ask. cd the neighbor to come and do his feeding. Tho neighbor responded, and upon entering the house found Nel son apparently suffering from stomach trciuible. He went out and fed and wat ered the stock and upon returning to tho house found Nelson lying on the floor with n wound from a 32-calibro rovolvo'r In tho left breast. Dr. Sad ler, of Hershoy, was summoned who gave first aid and the wounded man was brought to this city. An X-ray examination located the bullet in the fleshy part of the back, having passed through the lung and close to tho ' heart. In- a letter written at Kelly Field, ' Texas, Dcember 21st, Jolino Antonides says he has been assigned to Squad ron 237 of the Aero section and that by the" time tho letter would bo re received he would bo on his way to Hazelhurst, Long Island, to an Aero "station. Antonides enlisted as a sten ographer but so far had done no work in that line, but has been acting as drill sergeant and as such Is on his .way to Long Island. Carl Harris, who enlisted at the same time, has passed tho trade examination of a photographer and is now stationed at Camp Charles, Louisiana. Mrs. W. J. Stuartwho spent several .days at Camp Cody visiting her son Harris 'and othed North Platte boys In a letter expresses hor gratification at yourself or family. finding tho boys looking so well. They: aro clear skinned, their complexion! fine, many of them have Increased in JPweight and been rounded out, and as a whole they are a healthy looking bunch. Mrs. Stuart says that if the mothers of the boys were to get a glimpse of them they would not worry, as to how they are getting along. Wanted Man and wife to work on Organize fur Armenian llclicf. At a meeting of citizens held at the Chambor of Commerce rooms last ev ening committees wore named for a wakening.nn Intorost in, and to solic it funds for, tho relief of tho tho Ar menians and Syrians who have beon victims of the atrocities of tho Turks. In order that tho full oxtent of tho sufferings of these peoples may be known to tho people of North Platte, a public meeting will be held at the Franklin auditorium noxt Friday ev ening, at which an address will bo do KEfUSTHANTS KEEP LAWVKKS Bl'SY KVKHY DAY. T LOCAL AND L'KVSONAL iFrod Elliott wont to Oinalin this Up to Inst evening 1)53 quostionairos morning to visit relatives, had been mailed out to Lincoln draftod L,rg Prnnk Uttrll0n wnB n vlaltoinn men, and more than half that numborj for a (lay or two this week. mm responuou uy caning on some membor of the advisory board und having the quostionniros filled out. Although all of tho twenty or more lawyers In town aro participating in this work, each serving at certain times each day or week, it Is taking up much of the tlnio of each Individual livered by an Omaha speaker, probably attorney, and a3 It is pHroly a "labor J. L. Kennedy or C. H. Howell. Tho following committees were ap pointed: Publicity, A. F. Streltz and Rev. Lindenmeyer; arrangements for public meeting,, Rev. Koch and Dr. Smith; chalrmon of ward soliciting committees, Rev. Hull First ward, F. T. Redmond Second ward, Horshoy Welch Third ward and Chas. Hendy Fourth ward. ::o:: The annual ball, of Elkhora Lodge No. 28, li. of L. F. and E., will be held at the Lloyd noxt Monday cven- Ing. This is always the last function of the dying year, and the public for more than thirty ydtirs past has year ly accorded It a patronage that filled the floor and gallery. It Is always of love," and not of financlnl recom ponse, they find that It takes much time thnt they feel thqy could woll employ in other work. However, none of thorn are complaining. A. IJ, Hoag land, Will Woodhurst and one or two others who aro not laywers, have been nsslsting In the work. Tho classification of tho registrants will probably begin today or tomor row. This classification work will be no small task, and the exemption board will havo a "steady Job handy homo" for some time to come. It Is probable that about tho Wmo tills classification lias uoen completed, a call for a second draft army will bo made, and this moans more work for the exemption board Ten or a ifozcn quostlonnlres so far nicely conducted, tho best dancora of the town aro always there, and much sent out have been returned, the por enjoyment is taken in "dancing the sons to whom they wero sent having old year out and tho now year In." Those who attend arc certain to have an evening of pleasure. inducement of all stores left the country. Tho majority of those returned were addressed to Moxicans Greatest are offered you by The Leader Mer cantile Co. Tho store Is packed jam full of bargains in dry goods, cloth ing, women's ready to wear, millinery, shoes, and everything you need for Red Cross Campaign Lags. Tho campaign for Red Cross funds In North Platte and probably in the county at largolags since Christmas, but Chairman Temple hopes to infuse a little "pop" in tho workers today, The result in North Platte up to last evening was: Annual members 1956, Conductor Arthur Dlakcsloy, who is fourteen $5.00 members, five $10 mem tho oldest trainman In point of service bers, two $25 members, , eighty-six on tho Union Pacific his sorvicc cov- magazlnof subscriptions; total money erlng nearly forty-threo years is of received $2,003.00. the opinion that now, as tho Union Secretary Tomplo is of the opinion Pacific has passed into federal control that In the county outside of North and operation, that he Is entitled to Platte the membership will mot bo lesa the rank of major. We unhesitatingly endorse Conductor -Dlakesloy for.pro motion to the rank of major, and so ranch. Everything furnished except certain is ho to receive the rank that furniture. A permanent position. you may witu propriety now address Phone 790F031 or write C. P. Howard, him as "Major," Route B, North Platte. 100-3 -::o:: H. E. Church. Sunday School 9:45 a. m. At 11 a.' m. Sneclal music. Solo Miss Esther Antonldles. Sermon Dr. Isham. Epworth League C:30 p. m. Special music and sermon at 7:30 p. m. Themo The Bite; than 1,000, and may reach 1,200. The apportionment of members to, Lincoln County was twenty per cent of Its population or 1,800. It Is there fore probable that tho County will fall abqut 700 short of Its apportionment. ::o;;: Mrs. Pcalc Lnlilto Itcst. The funeral of Mrs. "Franklin Penle, who died in Denver Saturday evening, was held at the Episcopal church yes E, R, Goodman went to Omaha last night to attend a state meeting of the Christian Science societies at which plans will be perfected for organized wnr rftllnf ... ., torday aftornoon, Rt Rev. Geo. A. uivemu.y "' 7""" " Beecher, of Hastings, conducting tho store. Big volume of bargains in every I ' . ..J . . department of The Leader Mercantile . 1 WE GENTLEMEN! GREET YOU. At this aerry holiday season we extend to, you our heartiest greetings. In the year just dawning may you have a full share of health, happiness and prosperity. ' As we review the business of the past year we have to be grateiul to the many people of this community for the very generous patronage given us. and assure you that we will endeavor to merit a con tinuance of the liberal support accorded us in days gone by. The year 1917 will be long remembered for its events of great national importance. What 191K will bring forth no one knows; but this we can confidently say; "the principles upon which this business is built honesty, courtesy, a square deal to all", will stand as firm as ever, no matter what happens. x And so, as we extend to you the season's greetings and thank you for past favors, we solicit a continuance of your valued patronage, assuring you of best qualities, lowest possible prices and fair treatment at all times. Harcourt Clothing Co. Peale, Jr,, Dr. and Mrs. B. B. Baker, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Peale, of DenVdr,' Mr. and Mrs. Ed Park, of Aurora, 111 and Mr. and Mrs. Coker, of Sutherland. Many of the old-time friends paid their last respects to this worthy wo man who for so many years took an actlvo Interest in the affairs of North Platte. : :o; : Last Quoin lo Go February 15th. A spocial from Lincoln to tho Bee dated yesterday says: 1 "Nobraskas last quota of 15 per cent for the draft will not bo made before February 15, according to message from Washington rocelved by Govornor Neville. Local boards, how ever, win no oxpecteu to canunuo to sond men undor the old draft. ::o:: Begin Work on New Garage. Construction work on tho Hondy- Oglor garage, for which McMichaol Bros, havo tho contract, started Wod nosday when a force of men began tho work of oxcavatlng for tho foundation walls and the basement. Matorlal for tho building is also being assembled and tho work will -bo pushed as rapid ly as tho Avoathor will 'pormlt. : :o: : Chlros mill Turner Fined. Nick Chlros, who was found guMy of gambling and Charley Turner, who pleaded guilty to handling booze In an Illegal manner, wero glvon their sentences by Judgo Grimes this week Chlros drew a flno of four hundred I dollars and Tumor ono hundred. Both mem paid tho monoy Into court. The mothers of tho Sammy Girls have formed a club and will do Rod Cross work, make surgical dressings and all kinds of Red Cross lmndago clrclo work. NowBpapor spaco doos not pormlt us to quote prices, but a visit to tho store will convlnco you of tho real bargnlns In women's ready to wear, millinery, dry goods of all sorts, underwear and shoes, and. In fact everything olso In Tho Leader Company's storo at big money saving prlcos. Tho real bona i fldo annual Inventory salo to closo out everything preparatory to starting noxt soason nnow, Dr. Brock, Dentist, over Stono Drug Storo. tf Mrs. Geo. W. Finn wont to Denver last night to visit her sister for a few days. Mrs. Joseph Weoks returned to . . i Grand iBlnnd yesterday after a visit with hor sons In this city. Mr. nndldrs. Thos. Golden returned toyalloy Junction, la., yostorday aftor ' . ... . i Visiting relatives ror sovorai nays. Miss Jcsslo Babbitt has accepted a position as olorlc in tho offico of Diet. Fotemnil McGraw, beginning work WDdnesday morning. Mrs. Ralph Garman has been con fined to -the house for about thrco weeks, suffering from a general break down of the physical forces. ' Dr. Hoxlo, of North Dakota, Is a guest of Mr. and Mrs. Frnnk Hoxlo, coming here to attend the wedding of his niece, Miss Helen Hoxlo. Miss M. Siomnn, steam baths nnd Swedish Massage, ladles and gontlo- men. Phono SU7. urouuocic duie. sou The Sammy Girls will meet this ov- ening at tho court room in tho federal building, All tho girls aro urged to bo nresent as It Is to bo a very im portant meeting. frho funeral if tho lato D. S. Thomas, who died at Hot Springs, S. D., last Saturday, was hold from tho Prcsby torlan church yesterday afternoon, Rev. Curry conducting tho services. This 2nd annual Inventory salo Is euro to attract immense crowds of eager bargain seekers. Tako. advan tage and attend this salo every day at The Leader Mercantile Co.'s. A special meeting of Dlv 88, B. of L. E. will bo lieltl at K. or V. nan Hun day, December 30, at 2:30 p. m. for the nurnose of Delegate to G. C. of A. Bro. jw.RichardBiaklngjilsroport. M. Hayes, unioi engineer. . Commlsioner HermlnKhnuaen in spected the North river bridge yostor day and found n number of stringers and piles that need bo replaced. These repairs will probably bo made this winter In order to strengthen tho structure boforo the spring floods come. A lot of the biggest bargains in dry goods; big lot of dark and light out ing flannels at 13&c; a lot of standard nrlnts at 9V6c a yard, worth up to 15c Silks and dress goolls at pricos. that will astonish you at Tho Leader Mer cantile Co.'s. Dr. N. McCabo, Dr. O. H. Crcsslor and Dr. J. S. Slmms, of this city, anil Dr. W. W. Sadlor. of Hershoy, have been appointed as tho medical ad vlsory board for Lincoln county. Tho board organized last evening by tno election of Dr. McCabo president nnd Dr. Slmms secretary. Tho Tribune is told that Loy Eyerly, living northeast of Hershey, has sold in stack tho alfalfa from forty acres for tho sum of $3,900. To an outsider It would appear that land that will produce pructlcally $100 worth of al falfa por acre per yoar la worth pos sessing, and that tho ownor la making "easy money." Our Ibuylng power always ready with the cash to lay In largo quanti ties of merchandise whon it can bo gotten nt a prico onablos us tn. most casos to undorsoll other stores. Wo havo piles and- stacks of goods bought long before high, war prices had taken placo. Thoso goods tho pooplo can now buy "nt Tho Leador Mercantile Co.'s nnd savo lnrgo sums of monoy Pross dispatches today stato that Order No. 1 to bo Issued shortly by Director Gonontl of Railroads McAdoo, will provldo for the pooling of all traffic and facilities, the common use of terminals, tracks and cquipmont.tho hauling of froignt by tho shortest routo regardless of billing or routing, nnd tho retention of all present officers and flmployes of railroads. ::o: : Does the ring you got-Christmas fit? Sizing rings is work you can have done by our repair :, department. Wc con give you prompt service, nnd the charge will bo n very moderate one. Have you n looso stone you intend to have set "some time? Why not use the money you received for Christ mas to havo this gem mudo up into n ring, or pin or other ornament? Consult us about this. We will be glad to submit designs nnd estimates. C. S. Clinton Jowolor and Optician At the Sign with tho Big Ring. Carroll Chambers ariirrled. A card recolved at this offico today announces tliat unaries uarron ChPinbors, formerly of this city, and now captain In tho 14Ctb U. S. Infantry, wbb married at Cloveland, Ohio, on Christmas day to Miss Marjorlo Gra ham, of that city. ::o:: FOR HUNT Garngo nt rear of 703 irost Firs! sircct. . fi mom house nt 502 west Eighth street. Lurgo barn for six horses, 71 i North Ash. I BRATT, GOODMAN & BUCKLEY. TOR. CAR . The sedan has a wonderful hold on public favor. Its special appeal to women has bad a great deal to do with this. 'The beauty of it and the convenience are un deniable. In a year of radical weather-changes like thisone, its popularity has naturally increased. It will pay you to visit us and examine this car. - The gaBolino consumption is unusually low. . Sedan or Coupe, $1350; Winter Touring Car or Roadster, $1050 Touring Car, Roadster or Commercial Car, $885; (All prices f. o. b. Detroit) ' J. V. ROMIGH, North Platte, Neb. A N.NUAL NEW YEARS EVE BALL Under the Auspices of B. of L. F. and E. -At the- Lloyd Opera House Music Furnished By Doucet Orchestra Dance Ticket $1.00. Spectators 25c. (
