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About The North Platte semi-weekly tribune. (North Platte, Neb.) 1895-1922 | View Entire Issue (May 24, 1918)
I 3 Suggestions FOR Graduation Gifts. ; YOUNG LADIES 'CAMEO PIN -CAMEO MSG 1'EAltLS CUT GLASS SILVEIt CHINA IHtACELET WATCH IVOKY TOILET WABE, PICTURE FRAMES SHIRT "WAIST HEADS KNITTING NEEDLES HAIRPINS DORINNE POWDER BOXES CANDLE STICKS CLOCKS LEATHER POCKET BOOKS MESH RAGS VANITY BAGS YOUNG MEN EYERSIIARP PENCILS DIAMOND-RING WATCH RUBY, RING SIGNET RING WATCH CHAIN CUFF LINKS KNIFE RAZOR CARD CASES .. SCARF PINS POCKETS BOOKS MANICURE SETS COMB AND BRUSH SETS CLOTHES BRUSH PAPER KNIFE PICTURE FRAMES If you are not able to find something in the above lists see our windows, we have one window full of suggestions for young ladles and one for young men. HARRY DIXON, The Jeweler. C1TX AND COUNTY NEWS. MisRCH Ethel nnd Helen Sonser went to Grand Island Wednesday to visit friends. Mrs. C. F. Whelan and children left Tuesday noon for Omaha where they win visit ior a weeic. For Salo or Trade for a good cow neany new go-uevn ana nearly new wagon. Phone Black 835. On account of the death of Prof. Leonhardt's wife, he had been delayed In coming here, hut arrived Tuesday and will remain so long as his services are needed. Phone Austin's Jewelry store. More for your Hides and all kinds of Junk at the North Platte Hide and Metal Co. Try us before you sell. 117 west Fifth street. Phone Red 2G0. Chairman Springer, of the board of county commissioners, snent Wednes day in town signing, the 600 coupons attached to the Osgood precinct bridge bonds. The Mothers' Club was entertained by Mrs. C. S. Clinton Tuesday after noon, tne runcuon being given com plimentary to Mrs. Fremont Watts, who will soon remove from the city. Attorney Wm. B. Shuman, of this city, has been invited to address the citizens of Dawson county on Memori al Day at Lexington. He has accepted the invitation and will deliver the ad dress on that day. In publishing a list of the Class of 1918 in Tuesday's issue the name of Charles Christ should have read Char les Hlrsch. The latter Is tho vale dictorian, and it is due him that this correction be made. For Sale1 My residence at 904 east Third street, strictly nlodern. Price $4,000. C. V. TURPIE. From reports received the greater part or tne county seems to nave nau tho benefit of a good rain Monday even ing. Over south tho rain was heavy, in tho north part of tho county two inches Is reported and in tho Brady section about an inch fell. Tho Home Guards squad at Her shoy, of which fifty or more have sig nified their intention of taking in structions in military tactics, will soon bo ready to receive drill work from sergeants who will be sent from this city on certain evenings. lor Sale Seven rnnm limine, modern including heat, located at GOO east Third. Inquire at the house for particulars. ISAAC DBATS. "Tho Beast of Berlin" pictures at the Red Cross theatre Monday and Tuesday notted tho Red Cross about $800. The attendance at tho Tuesday matinee numbered about 300 and the attendance Tuesday night was almost as largo as Monday night. Christian Scionco servico Sunday at 11 n wi C . .1 l . n u. m., auuuujr Bviiuui in noon. Wed nesday evening meetings 8 p. m., Build ing and Loan building. Room' 25. Cyrus Fox, who was down from Gar field Tuesday reports a two inch rain in that section Monday night. He says wheat on the Garfield table Is in fine condition and the acreage js larger than oisual. Corn planting will' bo finished this week. Registered Hereford null oin kit " . v. .uUW . V . tJUlU. Address E. Soderman, North Platto moo. ruone U41H1. 35.fi A. F. Streltz. Chan. Hemlv vt a Lawhead, Ed Weston and F. L. Mooneyi representing tho Knlelita Tnmnioi. went to Ogalalla Wednesday to attend me lunerai or me late J. W. Welpton, who was a, member of Palestine Cnm- manaery. Men are wnnfpil fSr vninnian. on- w ruau.4VM.jr Oct Vice In Nehrnslm Prion TInonltol vr - -. . mu ..vupniti .1U 49. between tho ncea of bIMcm nn.i o.do.vv;! I'llll uvemj-uuB, anu tnirty-one ana forty. Applications should be sent immedi- jueiy wm iuu lniormation to Dr. O. S. Hoffman, Secretary, 324 Bee Bldg., DISTRESSING ACCIDENT OCCURS AT HERSHEY WEDNESDAY. A distressing accident occurred at Hershey Wednesday evening when tho eight year old and only child of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Brownfleld was killed when struck by a moving train. Tho accident occurred near the stockyardB east of the depot. Soveral boys were together afld whllo in an alfalfa field scared up a rabbit which they followed, Tho nnlmnl rrnssrwl tu t rn fir n a w trains, one from tho cast nnd onolrom tho west wcro approaching. The Brown IieiU OV WnltCd lllltll inn wont Vwitiml train had passed and1 not noticing tho east bound train ntnnnoil nn tlin tmnlr nnu was strucic tjio uouy of the un fortunate child was badly mangled. Mr. Brownfleld. fntlior rft ti, nr its cashier of tho Bank of Lincoln County uim is won Known in tins city, nnd to him and his wife the avnmniViw nf North Platto friends Is extended. Climbed Again. Tho Old Dodce HM1 hnu nnw fnr ihn first time been climbed by another car, and the coincidence? la Hint It 1 nn. other car sold by J. V. Romlgh. the lo cal Dndtre dpnlpr. Thin lima II wna tl Chandler seven passenger touring car wHicn succeeueu wnere so many have failed, and It was the same car which norformed ko well nt llm rncno lnai fall, nnd was driven by E. M. Smith, who drove so consistent a race nt that time. Mr. Romlch snx-fi thnt oltlier nf Ma two cars, Dodge or Chandler, nro ready to defend their hill climbing title at any time, and that he linn linn,, nnr. ticularly anxious to arrange for a stock car race at the coming meet on July 4th, in which he hopes to enter tho old Chandler nf lnnt vnnr mi.l o Chandler Speedster. Some real live sport with a homo Interest would bo aroused by such a race. Lot's have one. u; Dr. Morrill. Dentist. J. V. Rcmlch ronnrtn tho cn1 r,r o Chandler "Dispatch," four passenger BiiwuBier, 10 w. j. xieu on tne Birii- vuuu, ii nanuier touring car to C. W. cuiuiu ui vnappeu, a uoage Com mercial car tn Trnv Phllnnt of fi.,i. and a Dodge touring car to Ralph OIllllU. Unfurl Honor Flnp. Tho bltr Red CrosH flnir. InillfnMnn- that North Platte hnd ennn over tlin top in the i Red Cross war fund drive, was flung across Dewey street between Fourth and' Fifth Just after ncon yes terday. As a mutter nf fnnt If have been put up Tuesday morning, for North Platte's qouta of $5,500 had Deen raised tne iirst day of the cam paign but the solicitors hnd not mndo a formal report. Beneath the fing Is uio inscription "Liver the Top, North Platte'." and to thin Will hfi fwlrlnrl "Over the Top, Lincoln County," when the full returns nro. In from nil Ihn school districts. ::o:: Used Cars For Sale. These cars are In jtood runnlmr con dition. Buick 35 Buick 31. 1915 4-cylinder Studebnker Illghteen series G-cvlInder Stndpt baker. Stutlebaker Demonstrator. These at bargain prices. DURBIN AUTO CO. G04 Dowey Street. 38-3 In the ready to wear department o; THE LEADER MER. CO. you'll find all that is now at 'prices that will Dlease you. See the new wnlofa ihn new sKiris tne new dresses the new coats and suits. HUEh Golden, of thin Hfv. OUt On A emintrv rnnrl Tiinalnif in - -kJVtl tj, uiuun.Bii oiupor lying unuer nn auto mobile. Several other him hut on the approach of Sheriff Diuisoury tney jumped Into tho car mm maue tneir escape. Golden was arraigned before Judge Woodhurst and given a sixty day Jail sentence. Tomorrow night at tho Keith tho nrocram will bo "On the T.ovoi" with Fannie Ward and the two part comedy ma i-unciurea ltoputation." Wm. S. Hart, the Thos. H. Ince star, In his newest Artcraft pitcure, "Wolves of the Rail," showing at tho ivoim iuonuuy anil Tuesday, performs a feat that eclipses any "thriller" here tofore seen on the a, locomotive from crashing into a trum loaaeci wun soldiers he gallops madly alone the onrnahl swings himself Into tho engine-cab! mrowB me revorse lever and brings tho locomotive to a standstill, In mak-' ing this scene Hart was compelled to do without the usual rehearsals, and to-nue a norse mat was new to motion picture work and engine-shy. Belglnn Soldiers Pass East. Three hundred nnd flftv-nlne Pel. clan soldiers nnd nfffero nnacnrl nncf nn n anonlnl' toln of 101ft wn,iMMr.fin.. - ium iw. iii.uu v uviiiuoiuiy They were Belgians sent to "Russia eariy in tno war with tho first armored cars. When Russia made terms with Germany it was decided to send them to France. They aro enroute thithor via United Stntes. .:r: : Plinils for Sale. Tomato, early 15c a dozen Cauliflower, small ball.... 20c a dozen Cabbage, early, transplanted 15c a doz. Penoers. Chinese Olnnt... 9Ke ivoni uoDi 25c a doz. Sweet Potatoes 70c n hundred uoiory. a varieties.. 60c a hundred u. i. tuck tJH, pnone Red 1003. THE UNIVERSAL CAR The Ford Sedan,. with its exceedingly comfortable and refined furnishings,' its neat appearance and every-day-in-the-yetjr utility, is an especially at tractive motor car for women, meeting' " so' fully all the demands of social and family life a delight to women who drive because of the easy, safe control. Summer and winter it is always ready never a doubt about that nor never any fears for trouble on the way. Then the cost of operation and upkeep is very small. Sedan, $695 f. o. b. Detroit. HENDY-OGIER AUTO CO. Christian CImreli Xntes. Romember that tho Men's enntpnt in tho Bible school Is still nn nnd thnt we look for your presence next Lord's day nt 9:45 o'clock a. m.. when the Bibbi school clas3 begin actual class blblo school class begins actual class worsinip anu communion will follow; at 11:00 o'clock cur services will nd Journ and unite with the Baptist church In a union patriotic service to bo addressed bv G. M. Hn Tennesse. The Junior Endeavor meet ing win convene at 7:00. We will als'o unite In the union Momorlnl ervlfna at nignt. Como and brine rfome nnn with you to our morning services. t . a. Linuenmeyer, Minister, 't.o:;- MiSS M. Siemnn. Rtnnm hntha nn.l aweiusn Massacre. Indies nnd tmntln- nn Phone 897. Brodbeck bldg. 85tf NOTICE Notice is herebv civen thnt nmior and by virtue of my Artisan's Hen and my lien for storaco. I -will nn the inth day of June, 1918, at 2 P. M. at-my garage at tu& worm Dewey street, sell for tho nurnoso of fmtlsfvino tho iujiuuni uuo xnereon, one Chnl Imers Six Automobile knnwn no tho "Old Bechan Car on which has been nlnced another hndv the present owner of which Is one 'ietcner; tho amount duo for storage on said car la SfiFnn nnd tho I amount dUO for work. Inhnr nn,l mof erlal "placed upon said car Is $91.50 miming a total or ?140.50 now duo as a I Hen UOOn Raid enr nnd noMo.nn. satisfy tho lein thereon; said storago and labor being due against said car for tho period beginning about July 1. ij.hu ami unuing May Z3, 1U18. mzt-a noY BUSKIRK. Notice of BIrdivood Irrigation District. NotiCO Is herobv rrlven thnt tho oo .r o- - m.wv ir.lv I IJ Bossor In and for tho Birdwood Irrlga lon (pfsIctf, .Lincoln dounty, Ne braska, has completed his assessment bOOk and has delivered tho anmo tn UMM.U tIU secretary and tho board of directors uru noreDy cauei to meet at tho office I of tho secrctnrv nt tho roai.innnn ,.t Mrs. W. B. McNcol on SE'A of Sec. 3G, township 15 north, range 32 west of tho Cth principal Moridian, Tuesday Juno 4th. 1918. nt. 2 n. m t ait i board of equalization and to hear and receive objections to tho assessment and to remain in sesslnn HO Irm rr net nccessarv not tn trooenV tnn To-., lng which timo nil pbJectionB to the uuouaamoni. anu valuation wJU bo heard and determined. Tonight tho Red Cross theotro will present Viola Dana In a flve-nct Metro' wonderplny "The Girl Without a Soul,"i a story of unsolfish Bisterly devotion' thnt triumphs In tho end. Unity and Priscl.Ha Beaumont nro twin sisters.' Tho former Is known as "Tho Olrl Without a Soul." nnd is shunned and' nhUSed bV nil lmt Ulrom Mlllon tho I .village blacksmith, who loves her nnd' uunuves m ner. Her sister, PrlsciHn, Is Induced bv n trnvollirn- miiolnlnn tr. oiuui ironi tiirnni's Hnrn iim mnnov on- trusted to tho blacksmith. Unity hoars of the plot, takes her sister's place and vrvvos mo wisuom or Hiram's faith ln her. IVOr. tllO trnvellnir lllllolnlnn nn.l scamp, is brought to tho bar of Justice, iimi Mirnm anu unity nro redeemed In the eyes of tho world. Tomorrow evenlnc th orn will ho presented a William Fox production emuieu -ner ono Mistake" with UlailVS Blackwell 111 the lending rnlo TllO StOrV of tho nlnv rnnn thla wnv iiiungo cnarne, a crooK, gets Ilorriet Gordon, a wealthy helross to olopo With him. Hn tnkos h house on the 'promise that a minister nt . . wm uo waiting; Tiiere no drugs her. Dectlve Scully arrives but Charlie gets away. FlVO venra Intur Tlnrrlnt Id ungugu 10 inc district attorney. Chica go Charlie Is arrested nnd rnnvleled Peggy. Ills BWenthenrt. nlendn tn BOO him. Harriot helps her and takes her ua a main, unicngo cnarilo escapes from prison. Ho tells Peggy ho must imvo money to cet nwnv. with Tinr. rtet. Peccv meets r.hnrllo. Hhn rwnir. nizes mm. sno gives him monoy, but llO demands nlnn the onrrni-nninnt vlnn- she wears. Ho takos it. While Peggy is trying to pawn tho ring Charlie at tacks Harriet who takeB a knife from a tnuio and kills him. Dectlvo Scully finds Peggy leaning over tho body ThrOUKh tho rlncr ho trneen TTnrrlot However, knowing nil tho ii-mm- . ...... ... . . v .. v vii viltll' stances,, ho reports to headquarters inni a ueicctive stabDed enarllo wjiilo L-narne was trying to escape. i:o:: PcrslilncB Soldier Talks. Sergt. James L. Stephens, who wna One of tho first Amerlonn cnlillnra to land in Franco, and who was twice wounueu oy sneu uro and "gassed" once, nppeareu uerore n large audience at the Red Cross theatre Wednesday evening. ino sergeant was "gassed" inv uim ui itiitrcn, wmcn ion nis lungs weakened and this with speak mg every tiny, had left him in bad condition. When he arrived hero ho was unable to speak ln n voice loud enOUcll to be heard In tho hnll nnd what ho 'said was repeated by Judgo tioagianu, wnp introduced him. Tho sergeant gavo an exhibition of how gas masks were hnndled. nnd he tnnlr hla mnsK out or tne bag and adjusted It in four seconds. Ho suggested that the audience ask him questions, which was done and this brought out much infor mation not generally known. Asked as to what he thought of the Red Cross be renlled thnt It tvna tho i.mtnt , ' - ..wv .v ...... V.IU icuivai organization on earth and denied that (Jiuy 01 mo goons sent to tne lied Cross are sold.' The sergeant loft for Gor ing yesterday morning. ::o:: ARE YOU SURE. OP A GOOD Kinpll grain crop Oils Year? YOU ARE IP THE If AIL DON'T (JET IT, OLD LINE COMPANIES will protect you FOR 100 CENTS ON THE DOLLAR. Cnsh and 110(0 rules tlio snme, nill tnke your note due Sept. 1st. TO SAVE 310X13 Y GET OUR RATES FIRST, nt your servico day or nlirlit. THE II. AND S. GENCY. Offlco Brodbeck Building 3rd Door East of Post Office. . PIlOllP Red nr lllnrlr f!l?. "Vnrlli Plnllo I .1. iiui,i,.u a.. ices, riioiio Jfed 84 J. E. SEBASTIAN. Res. Phono Rcd-318 Josonh M. ICennedv. Syh-ia'F. Dancerrof Collins.' Ve e' M canirnstr'vlslt his" Z S 8Ct,MocSrr,nBO by JU,,g ood- Leonard "whrSl" Ieavo lor t oZ "!!! -. y'.. J with other troops' this week. A Bath In 20 minutes It is not necessary to Heat up the House to have Hot water in The Summer Time. A Gas tank Heater solves The problem. Economical, Clean and Convenient. North Platte Light & Power Co. Cotton seed Cake and Meal, Cane Seed, Alfalfa and winttr raps sted. Blatchford's Calf and Pig Meal, Egg and Milk Mash. Crushed, block and lump Rock Salt, sulphurized block, granulated and Ice Cream Salt, Oyster Shell, Chick Food, Baled Hay and Alfalfa Hay. Alfalfa Meal, Shorts, Bran, Chop and Corn. R. N. LAMB PHONE 67. Highest Cash Prices for Hens We pay cash for Live Poultry want Hens, Springs, 1918 Roosters, Ducks, Geese, Turkeys and eggs. Call 192 for cash offers. North Platte Produce Co. -.:c: :- THE CITY AND THE COUNTY A HE OVEII TUP wnn While tho exact amount subscribed ln tho second drive for Red Cfoss funds is lint knnwn. ronnrta ronnlvod are concluslvo that Lincoln county hns gono over tne top Dy not less than $5,000. Tho quota for the county was $17,000 and so far tho subscriptions reported exceed $20,000. I ino suuscriptlons In North Patto nave reacneu nearly $u,O00 with somo little soliciting yet to do. Solicitors in tho city unite in saying uiai ineir worn was a pleasure for tho reason that OVOrvlinrlv np nonrlv every one considered it his or her uuty 10 suDscnuo and therefore did so wiuiouc nesitnung or making excuses, . -o:: Auto Rnre. AH parties wishing to enter tho auto races July 4th, to be held on our home trnck, will bear in mind that entries Will clOSO Juno 1st nt (I In. m Mnlro your entry with J. J. Crawford, contest manager, North Platte. Raco meet under direction of Lincoln County Fair Association. 38.3 DR. J. S. TWINEM, PHYSICIAN & SURGEON, NORTH PLATTE, NEBRASKA. Physician, Surgeon, Obstetrician. X-Ray. For your comfort and accommodation The Nurse Brown Memorial Homeopathic Hospital. Homeopathic medicine for acute and chronic diseases. A trial will convince you that there is no system of treatment its equal. Office phone 183. Residence phone 283. HospitaljPhone 110. WE BUY YOUR HAY, GRAIN, SEEDS AND LIVESTOCK. We sll Coal, Flour, Graham, Whole Wheat, Corn Meal, Corn Chop, Barley, Chop, Salt, Shorts, Bran, Tankage and Cotton, Linseed and Alfalfa Meal, mixed Chicken Feed and all kinds of Grain. Quality guaranteed and SERVICE 1HE BEST. Leypoldt & Pennington, EAST FRONT ST. PHONE 99. For Sale e t.t t.t i.i i.t if if if if if if t.t if if if Guaranteed Used Cars: 1017 Ford tourlugflno slinpo .$125. 1917 Dodfjo tourlng..flno slinpo $750. 191C- Buick Six belii(? over lianled and painted, can de liver soon. All our used cars completely orer Imuled nnd guaranteed. J. V. ROMIGH, Motor Cars it if it it if if it if it if if :.: if if if it it if if it it if it it it tf it CARSEXCHANGE Before buying a car be sure to see me as I have a number of cars almost as good aB new, which. I will sell at a bargain. These cars aro not old broken down junk, but cars which will stand close inspection and will save you money. Would be pleased to have you call and see these cars. A. M. BLTJME FIJtST CLASS CAR PAINTING. 818 North Locust St. i . i Jt,-,-,-,-,-,-,-'l-,-,, AUTO LIVERY Since I linTO sold tho gnrngo am doing auto livery from tho North SIdo Bnrn.. Day or Night Tolopliono 20. IVo inako a specialty of drives to sales all over tho county at tho rate of flvo cents per mile per person. Thoso who havo sales throughut tho country pleaso let mo know. Also a few cars for salo. Night Call Bed 033. Julius Mogensen. Dated this 20th day of May, 1918. if it mux v. McNEEL, Sec'y,