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4- S.lfl mi- THIRTY-FOURTH YEAR. NORTH PLATTE, NEB., MARCH 8, 1918. No. 16 tribune. Hi I l i I J ! n nil. DAVIS C03II2S TO TALK ON LIHKHTV LOAX. Dr. J. B. Davis, of Kansas City, prominently connected with Nation al Liberty Loan committee, will de liver an address at the Franklin audi torium next Wednesday ' ovonlng, March lt3h. Dr. Davis comog for tho purpose of acquainting our people with the necoBsity of the forthcoming loan, which opens April Oth, and is in a position to toll us a good many things about the "war that wo do not know. As one high In tho ranks of public spirited and patriotic mon "Who are devoting much of their private time to tho service of their country, Dr. Davis la in position to mparl in formation that 'cannot otherwise be learned. It is expected that men from all sections of the county will bo in at tendance at this meeting and we hope to see the auditorium 'packed. :o: :- LOCAL AND PERSONAL Mrs. John "Weinberger returned this morning from a visit in Omaha. Miss" Kathorlno Hall was a passeng er to Grand Island this morning. For Sale Pure bred White Rock eggs for hatching. Phone Blk. 920. 1G-2 Tho Sammv Girls' mothors wllLmcet Tuesday evening at tho home of Mrs. I John Mcuraw. Salo of furniture every afternoon until March 14th at 218 W. Fourth. Tim Tnnnl TlnA Prnaa nlinntor will ship out another big lot of goods today' to tho Nebraska headquarters at Om-j una, oiii)iiiuiilh uiu nuw uiuuc ciu; other week. A ten room house and choice corner lot for sale. Call afternoons at 218 W. Fourth or 'phone 243. Mrs. John Fredrickson, of Brady, was in town this week getting up papers to file with her application for appoint ment as 'postmistress at Brady. Tho present postmistress Miss Beatty, has tendered her resignation. The office pays $1,000 a year and perquisites. For Salo or Trade Thirteen lots at Julesburg , Col. Address Hi Smith, 604 E. Sixth St, North Platte. 14-4 Ed "Walker will resume concrete work today on the headgate and drops of the former Cody ditch, which he was forced to abandon last fall when cold weather came. The ditch has been cleaned artd enlarged and will be in tine shape to carry water this season. Phono 247 for efficient cab Bervice day or night. ' The Eastorn Star will hold a Red Cross konslngton Tuesday aftornoon at the Masonic hall. A pie and broad salo wHl bo hold by tho Red Cross chaptor at the Derry borry & Forbos storo tomorrow. On the ICth of tho month the wolghts of parcels sent through tho parcol post in zones 1, 2 and 3 will be raised to seventy pounds. In all the other zones the tvolght is raised to fifty pounds. t Tho D. A. R. will moet tomorrow afternoon at three o'clock nt the homo of Mrs. York Hlnman. Roll Call wll! be "Pioneer Days of Nebraska..' Miss Sylvia Watts will tell of tho Overland Trail. Tho post office department is very anxious, In ordor to glvo better service to all its patrons, that merchants and busincos men mall their letters dur ing tho day Instead of leaving them all until evening. The general club meeting of tin Twentieth Century club will bo hold at tho home of Mrs. M. E. Scott, Tues day evening. Tho Music and Art de partment will have charge of the pro gram New dress coods and silks nro com ing in most every day at The Loader Merc, Co. When in the store don't fall to ask. tho clerk to show them. i The lco around tho north river bridge was broken up by dynamite by A. B. Hoagland the early part of the' week thus creating a passageway for' lco that may come down. In Hall coun- j ty all bridges across the Platte save one have been washed out. I "Tho Honor System" Is a photoplay' that grades well nigh 100 fter cent throughout Its entire eight reels. The story Is good, tho theme tlmoly, and tho cast well chosen making a .plcturo that Is tecntcally perfect. This plcturo Is coming to tho Keith next' Wednesday and Thursday. 1 For Farm Loans seo Gene Crook,' Room 4 Keith Theatre building. j The salo of cattle at tho Franki Strollberg farm at BIrdwood yesterday ' was well attended and the fifty head sold averaged $152.50 each. The sale1 was held in a big tent. The ladles of. tho North Platte Red Cross served a cafeteria lunch. A sale of hogs will be held today. President Lahgford, of the baso ball association, has turned over to the Red Cross chapter one hundred dollars that has remained in the treasury for a year or more. Mr. Langford and other officers of the association con cluded that this money could not bo donated to any other organization quite ,so, wortlhy-, as the Red; Cross. You women want tho best In quality and stylish drossos nt a nominal prtco, don't fall to look at all tho now ones nt Tho Loador Merc. Co. In nil materials, foulards, satins, silks and sergos. The Red Cross netted about $100 form the cafeteria lunch served yos torday at tho Strollberg salo. Dlnnor will bo served at tho same placo to day and lunches sold during tho after noon. Tho meat and potatoes necos sary for these meals wore furnished by Mr. Strollborg and 260 plos and the bread were contributed by Red Cross members. For Salo Ono 7-room house, modern except heat; cornor lot, treos, barn and wash houso. Inquire 203 South Vino or Phono Red 429. tf. At tho Strollberg salo yesterday a turkey donated to tho Rod Cross chaptor of North Platte was sold and resold until It brought a total sum of $1S0. Tho hlghost bid, thirty dollars was made by Frank Hoxlo. A donated chlckon brought $25. The turkoy was donated by Mrs. Anderson and the chicken was one of tho McDonald prize breeds. Harry Dixon & Son grind thoir ovln lonsos and can glvo you tho quickest service on broken lenses. Ono day service. 15-2 They cemetery board Is making ar rangements to lay about 3,000 feet of two inch pipe on tho grounds, with hydrants, at Intervals of 100 feet. An electrically driven pump will furnlnh tho water from the present well. To provide city water would necessitate laying about 1500 foot of main, and tho tfater department is not In position to tlcthlB at the present time. "Whoever finds this child can havo him," so read the message pinned on the' twof-year old waif that Nicolo Barini found in his junk wagon. Geo. Beban plays tho part of Nicolo in "Lost In Transit," showing at the Keith Sat urday night, and his characterization Will hold you breathless and spell bound. Mr. Beban Is the foremost de lineator of character Hypos on the screen and his superb artistry was nevor displayed to bettor advantago than In "Lost In Transit." CITY IS SIXKIXd A TKST . wkijI. in Tin: wst knd. Tho city wntor department Is sink ing a test well on tho southeast cornor et the Washington school block. This well Is two Inches In diameter and will bo drlvon down not lass Hum one hun dred and fifty foot. If a stroug supply of water Is found, tho boro will bo In creased to four inch, and if tho supply seems nmplo two olght Inch cnslngs will bo put down, and nn electrically drlvon contrlfifeal pump with a capa city of ono thousand gallons per minute Installed. -The coat of Buch a plant will bo botwoon '$4,000 and $5,000. i no consumption or water nas out grown tho capacity of tho 12-Inch mains that load out from tho plant, and this moans a lack of pressuro In tho outlying districts. To lay addition al mains of sufficient capacity would moan the (xpendituro of many thous ands of dollars, hvueo tho proposition of installing nn auxiliary pumping station to glvo prossuro in districts vvliero rot ded. These auxiliary stations havo boon tried out In Grand Island, Lincoln and other towns, and havo provon success ful, and if tho water supply Is found ample. Commissioner Welch Is con fident that In thlB city tho auxiliary plant will provo nn economical solu tion of our present water problem. Since tho above was placed In typo objections to placing tho well on tho sfcbocl grounds have been mado and tho test will probably bo mado on tho oast end city park. :o:: Night Classes. Mrs. J. S. Snrms expects to begin night classes in shorthnnd, typewrit Ing and bookkeeping on February 11, Monday, Wednesday and Friday overt ings of each week. If desired private lessons will also be given. Drill in spelling and gammar will bo given to the shorthnnd pupils. For partic ulars Phono 38, SPECIAL SALE HHHHHHHAMHHHHHHHH aturday, Monday March 9th, 11th and 12th & Tuesday For Salo or Trade 8 room lviuso In splondid condition, bargain act quick. Phono Blk 4C0 or 1203 No. Locust. Alma Roubona will appear nt tho Crystal Saturday afternoon and ovon lng in tho 7-roel production, "I Lovo You." Christian Science sorvlce Sundny.'nt 11 n. m Sunday school 12 noon. Wed nesday ovonlng meetings 8 p. in., Build ing and Lonn building. Room 25. Mrs, J. S. Simms and Mrs. (John Mc Graw havo returned from Omaha wlioro tho Bpont several days on soldiers rollof work. For Rent Rooms furnished for light liousekcptug. Phono Black 478. , 16-2 Tho Domestic Sclonco department of tho Twentieth Century club will met Monday aftornoon. March 11th, at tho homo of Mrs. W. H. Crnmor, 703 west Fourth. LoHt On oast 10th street Black satin Miss M. Sloman, steam baths and skirt. Finder oither notify or loavo at i Swedish Massago, ladles and gontlo HiIh office. 1 men. Phono 897. Brodbcck bldg. 85tf ::o: E will offer special prices in our Muslin Underwear Department for these three days. These prices will mean a material sav ing to you on your needs in this line for the coming season. LADIES9 48c GAR MENTS o c Group 1 This group contains Corset Covers, Com bination Suits and Drawers. Group 2 89c Nicely made Gowns, Envelope Clieml.se, Corsot Covers and Camisoles. Group 3 $1.19 Pretty Gowns and Envelopo Chemise in good quality Nainsook. Group 4 $1. Dainty Gowns, Envelope Chemise, Comi soles, Pajamas, Pitticoats and Unionottes. Group 5 $2.29 Attractive tailored effects in Gowns, Silks and Pajamas. CHILDREN'S UXDEKMUSLINS Will Dp Priced as Follows Skirts, lc and 5M)c, Drawers and Bloomers, i)c to 48c. Teddy Suits 80c and $1.10 Princess Slips 18c, 80c and $1.10. SEE OUR DISPLAY WINDOWS WILCOX DEPARTMENT STORE Council Fills Vacancies. Tho city council mot In regular semi monthly session Tuesday ovenlng and devoted tho greater part of tho ovonlng to the allowance of claims. Tho vacnncy In the off lco ' of city physician, duo to Dr. J. S. Slmnia en tering tho sorvlce, was filled by tho appointment of Dr. J. B. Redllold. Owlne to tho removal of Davo Day to Lincoln, a vacancy existed In tho councllmanlc representation from tho First ward, and this was filled by tho appointment of Carl Simon. Both appointments were unanimous ly confirmed by tho council, : :o: : .Tones l'lends Guilt)'. R. D. Jones, who was brought from Salt Lake, Saturday by deputy sheriff Will Slm.ints to face tho charge of wlfo desertion, was arraigned before. Judge Woodhurst Tuesday and plead ed guilty. Ho was placed undor $500 bonds to support his wife and threo children whom ho loft In ratnor uos . 1 . .. . 1 ..... ... ilium i;u uuiiiBi.uui.uri. ft, , 'l"TJi to last fall Jones was m'ployed as a locomotive flremnn at tins termin al, but because he laid off without giving notice to tho proper oreicini no was dismissed from service. Ho wont to Salt Lakd and at tho timo of his arrest was a street car motormnn. ::o: : Hed Cross Sale. Tho Red Cross Chapter is planning a salo in the near futuro, donations for which are now being asked. At the Strolborg salo yostorduy a numbor of farmers donated live stock to tho chapter which will bo Included in the sale. All over the atato those sales arc being conducted by tho Red Cross and In some Instances the re iccipts have run from threo to flvo thousand dollars. Tho local chapter hopes that donations to their salo will bo liberal. ,:o: : The storo of Tho Leader More. Co. Is filled with new goods In all tho differ cut departments, dress goods, silks wash goods, dresses and coats for women and children and scores of many other Itoms. : :o: : Tho Hall precinct county, defense council, north of town, held a "got toEothcr" meeting at tho homo of David McComber Wodnosday ovonlng Short patriotic talks woro made by sovoral of tho citizens .of tnat pro clnct. number of rocltntlons were given by tho children, and a male quartette 'ompoaed of Klsworth, Covel, Lain ingor and Boswlck gavo sovoral music al numbers. At the close or tho pro gram tho good ladles of the comniun Ity responded with light refreshments It is tho intention of tho commltteo to havo similar meotlngs In tho futuro. : :o: : Advance stylos In millinery aro be ing shown by Tho Leader More. Co. Mrs. Ora Sailor, who has charge, Is showing tho host In pattorn and stroot hats that can bo found anywhoro. Visit tho mllllnory departmont Attention Masons. Thore will bo a special communica tion of Platto Valloy Lodgo, No. 32. A. F. nnd A. M. Monday ovonlng, March 11th at which timo Robort E. French, firand Custodian will bo present Please arrange to nttond. Signed: II. CLAY BROCK. Mastor, ROUT. A. ARMSTRONG, Sod. -::o::- Now Ecllpso gas rango for salo. Mrs. Hwopo, fil'j east oth street. : :o: : First Presliylerliiii Church. Thoro will bo special sorvlcos at tho First Presbyterian church Sunday at 11 a. m. All tho mombors nro urged to be present for tho morning hour. The usual sorvlcos nt 7:00 p. m, Junior C E. at 3 p. m., Sunday school at 10 a. m. Second Liberty Uoiul. Tho Mutual Building nnd Loan As soclatlon 1b offering for ealo on weekly or monthly payments those bonds in donominntlons of fifty, ono hundred, flvo hundred and ono thousnnd. Purchasers of theso bonds will bo credited on tho Indox curds now ho Ing prepared by tho County Dofonso Council, tho same as If thoy woro I purchased during tho drlvo. tf.' DR. L. C. DROST ANNOUNCES THE REMOVAL OF HIS OFFICE TO THE Knights of Columbus Bldg. SECOND FLOOR. J SMART WALKING SHOE FOR WOMEN Bright Looking Mo dels in New Spring Colors. THOUGH ''Simplicity" is the kevnotc in Shoe Styles for Spring, Women's Shoes look even Smarter than ever before. , Tans, Grays and' Black are the favorites this sea son, and with the plain, trim-looking patterns and smart Military heels the effects are very striking. t."'-S3'.50 TO1 S7,OOr Our Oxfords Have Arrived All the charm of Spring is manifested in the Hand some Oxford styles we are now showing. s HOE aves you M ARKET onoy on Shoes. KEITH TIIEATltU BUILDING. 1 V Dodge brothers produced no cars, it would not be strange II;' Every Dodge Brothers dealer was short of cars. Dodge Brothers produced , an ever increasing number of cars per month' since their start three years ago, and today have reached the position of the world's second largest producer of motor cars. really is strange, when every Dodge dealer is short of . cars during the winter months called tho dull sell ing season. The reason Good cars, Good value, Good service, t fair repair part prices repair parts in stock wher ever the cars are sold. It is as Dodge Brothers recently said, "An hon est purpose and an honest product will soon find recognition by the mass" of careful buyers in these United States." Today T am entirely out of Dodge cars, I am takj ing future orders for delivery in the order of their date of filing with mo. More cars are coming, but the orders are coming faster than tho cars and your only protection is an order for your Dodge car TODAY, if you want it this spring; ' Jo.KM0BIHI '"Service"- Our Owners North Platte.Neb. WtKaaM&XttSBMQtai