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About The North Platte semi-weekly tribune. (North Platte, Neb.) 1895-1922 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 13, 1918)
fir Urt WfL Mu.i ci-, . csf. . .... si t r in ii i i ii 1 1 i 1 1 1 ill i inn im.irr i tirivi'A.iVii"' FT y J THIRTY-FOURTH YEAR. NORTH PLATrE. NEB.. DECEMBER 13, 1911W No. 96 The Work of the Red Cross Canteen. One of the features of the war work sorvlco in Xorth Platte during the past live months has been tho Hed Cross Canteen which opened July 13th, and Is still extending Its service to sol diers domobllized as well as tho3o who are Btill In tho service. Tills can teen was authorized through tlio ef forts of Mrs. Chas. BoguoandMrs. M. Hosier, and following tho authoriza tion of tho canteen, seven companies, of ten ladios each, were organized with Mrs. Boguo as commandant and Mrs. Hosier as assistant. Just what thoso sovonty-two ladles havo accom plished will never bo known. We can toll you of tho material and tangible assistance they havo given the. boys who have passed through, but we can not tell of the Influence their kindnoss, their encouraging words, tholr cheery smilos had upon tho boys who were depressed by having to leave the homo folks to go into a service that was certain to cost many of them tholr did not 3top with sandwiches, coffee, etc. They knew the boys like to smoko and they hand&d out to them sevontoon thousand, four hundrd and ninety five cigarettes. Nor was this all. They further know that riding in a crowded car was tiresome, and that tho boys needed reading matter, so thev col Iseted fourteen hundred and slxty-flvo magazines and distributed them to the boys in kakhl. An then again, there were thousands of worrying mothers whom tho boys had left at home that uie canteen lauiep Knew that oven a postcard from these sons would cheer their souls, so they gave out to the boys sileen thousand nino hundred and one post cardtt. rtalf the boys who took cards didn't have stamps to mail them, so tho canteen ladles hot eight thousand two cent stamps and gave them to the bcyo free. Tho above, in brief is the record of tho service the North Platte Red Cross cai:toen rendered to tho soldier boys and you will agree with U3 that It is lives. Wo hazzard tho guess that this a service that was worth while. This influence exerted was the most poten- service entailed no little exertion and tial factor of the canteen service in J sacriflco on the part of tho canteen worm 1'iatie. mat tlio work of the inuies, but to their credit it may bo cantoen ladles have been appreciated ! said that not one of the seventy-two by the boys is attested by tho many, many letters the boys havo written back, thanking tho ladios for their ! courtesy. And not only have the hoys acknowledged this kindness, but moth-, ors of the boys, who learned of tho 1 canteen, havo written letters of thanks. Now as to the actual work of the canteen from July 13th to December 1st. hero are tho figures; .not guss-1 work, but tho actual, bona-fldo record as sent to tho A. R.C. Canteen ser vice headquarters: Tho number of men served between July 13th and December 1st while on routo east or west, with sandwiches, coffee, doughnuts or cookies was thlr-ty-flvo thousand, flvo hundred and for-ty-nino. Of those 30.GG5 were soldiers, 1,521 were sailors, 2,297 were marines and 1.06G were drnfted men. To supply these men with tho lulnches served required some provis ion, as inight be imagined," and tho list reads this wise: Two thousand i ior a moment stunted their duty; no matter how the arrival of a train In- terferored with tho household or social or business affairs; no matter how , early In the morning or how lato at I night the train arrived, every member t of the company or companies doslg . nated to meet that train was "Jchnnv on the spot." Thon. too, when North Platto was In tho grip of the Influenza nnd the de tention hospital was opened, there was need of meals for tho patients. The canteen, ladios took upon themselves this additional work and prepared and served flvo hundred and seventy-two meals to the patients. How about the expense, you ask? Well, considering the service extended tho expenditure was insignificant. Tho total cost from July 13th to Decem ber 1st. including the meals served hospital patients, was $1,226.35. This jmni also included, tho kitchen and din ing room equipment'. ' ' Tho Tribune man has been writing and twenty-three gallonB of coffee, ' things about Xorth Platto people and tWPnt.V-fmir tlintl'iCmilll IllVin linmlrn.1 tlm .1- 11. n... twenty-four thousand nibe hundred and sixty-six sandwiches, one hun dred pies, six hundred doughnuts, six hundred cookies, one hundred water melons. Tho doughnuts, pies and cookies were donated by tho canteen Indies and tho. watermelons by a far mer ana they were not therefore an oxpenso to tho Red Cross society. But the good work of the ladies tho ork they do for thirty-flvo years: K knows pretty well of the good flings that have been done, and he flops not hesitate to cny that no more beneficial nor m6re far-reaching work hag ever been 'performed in town by n like number nf lnillna Minn imo t! canteen service, and they are entitled to a greater mead of praise than thoso linos convoy. mt'L'K PUPILS AUK ABSENT BY RHASO.N OF FLU. Th'o hwilth bulletin of tho city schools i,br th twonty-four hours ending at iix o'clock last evening fol lows: Tho number of pupils absent from school today is 279 which 1b 17 less than were absent yesterday. Ench day this woek has shown a larger at tendance than the day before. Ninety two pupils are absent on account of having flu In tho home. Last Friday thero were 130 out for this onuso. Other sickness dropped from 71 to (".. Sixty-eight were out of town, workinc or for other causes besides sickness. 14 wero temporarily absent this after noon and 3S wore not accotmtod for. All teachers wero on hand yester day except Miss Murray who is with her brother; Mrs. Koch who Is ill fnot flu) and Miss TUford temporarily out tonay. All principals and janitors havo been usked to keop tho outside doors of schoolhouses open as much as pos sible. This Is to allow a free circula tion of fresh nir throueh the linim and corridors. CITY AND COUNTY NE1VS. A daughter, Dorothy Dean, was born last week to Mr. and Mrs. Hammond of Santa Anna, Calif. Mrs. Hammond was formrly Miss Helen Hoxio. of this city. Dr. Shaffer has located in the Bol ton building over the Oasis. Office phone 310. Residence phone Blk. 376. The Twentieth Century Club will meet Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. York Hinman, 302 west 3rd street. For Sale A 1917 light six Bulck roadster. Phono Black 50S. Mrs. E. T. Casey and Mrs. Ralph Hansen and Httlo daughter returned this morning from Rochester, Minn TONIGHT at THE SUN Violet Mersereau playing a duel role in 6t Also two reel romcdy si rcyin "SCARS AND BARS" 10 and 20 Cents. i' 111 SATURDAY THE SUN Dorothy Phillips in that suberb production "THE MORTGAGED WIFE" and BILLY WEST the funniest man on earth in "The Scholar'' Matinee at 2;30 5 and 10c Night at 7;30 10 and 20c. IS 1 mr i A nra o i nonaay f i ne oun BESSIE LOVE The sweetest girl on the screen in "A Tiff Id .Qi'efor nf VmnrhnAv ,J )j This Is Friday, the thirteenth, watch your step or the Jinx will get you. Make DIXON'S Jewelery Store vour headquartors for shopping this Xtnas. Herbert Hostetter, who was sta tioned in a naval training school nt Seattle, and Martin Brestol and Ches ter Cohn In officers training schools. returned home. The three young men reside in tho Maxwell vicinity- Symphony Lawn nnitenls to the users of Fine Stationery. Tlio REX. ALL DRUG STORE. Mrs. Gregory Schatz received word the first pf the week that her brother-in-law, Fidel Zimmerman of Chehalis. Wash., had died of the influenza and later that their fourteen year old daughter. Marie Zimmerman had died of the same disease. What would make a moro hnndsanin gift to mother than a piece- of tho fine rojna Ivory crockery ware displayed In DIXON'S jewelery Store. .T. C. Den and R. D. Birsro came In yesterday forenoon" with five wild geo3e and twelve ducks. Evidently It is now easy picking for real good hun ters. As n result of this kill The Tribuno editor will have roast goose for Sunday dinner. Thanks. Symphony Lawn French Bordered Notes nt tlio REXALL STORE. Here Is a suggestion for father that will certainly please him. and will bo a constant reminder of tho giver for the reef of his life: a 17-Jewoled. Id size, Ball watch. n n 20-year case at 120.00. HARRY DIXON, Tho Jeweler. Mr. and Mrs. Brooks Meadows wont to Omaha . Wednesday night where Mrs. Meadows will be placed in a liospi,tnl for treatment., Both were flu victims and pneumonia suffor- ors. Mr. Meadows fully recovered but Mrs. Meadows' condition is anything but satisfactory. Hero Is a suggestion for tho school boy or girl, the eversliarp pencil, those pencils are, as their name explains, always r.harp. and range in price from $1 00 to $25.00. On.lng to the necessity of closlnir tho osfnfo tho lelor MylniiuVr home on the corner of Fifth mid Vine Sts. must ho sold. This property lie disposed of to tho person milking the highest rash offer. ANNIE (J. KRAMHI, Admx. In n letter to the homo folks Fred Dick says It is reported that tho en gineering corps to hich ho boloncs will bo sent to Gorman territory, in which ovont they will not bo homo for sovoral months. Ho says in his section of Franco tho cessation of tho war was celebrated for four Rtralght days. For Salo Cheap 12 High-back re volving Rtools suitable for restaurant. pcol-hnll. etc. Also 2 settees. Inqulro t tho SHOR MARKET. North Platte Nobraska. MRS. 1MSTKTTKH nV SUFFERS SEKIOJ& BURNS Mrs Ed. C. HoBttfr, living two uille outh of Moxwoll, was brought ot the General Hosp.tnt yesterday suf fering 'from very serious burns from tho ws.t up, and In tearing off the burning clothing from his wlfu Mr. Hojttttern' hnpds wore badly bllnter ed. About 7:80 ywtardoy morning while ngagod in hr household duIea Mrs, Hbstotters' clothing bacama Ig nited from tho stove. She attompted to extln?u!ih the flames, but fa'llng In doing so rushed out to the bam whero Mr. Hostetter was engaged. Her running fanned tho tlnmes, and when sho arrived she was enveloped from tho waist up. Mr. Hostetter toro the burning clothing from her as rap idly as possible, but before this could be accomplished Mrs. Hostettor hod beon very badly burned and nt tlio hos pital this morning it was reported that hor condition is rathor serious. Sue suffers Intensely. :o: : Former Resident Dies Mrs. Cathorlno Mllor, wlf0 of A. J. Miller, both of whoin wore ploneor t)tdant8 oi Lincoln, county nnd North Platte, died Xovtmbor 2Gth at tho homo of hor adoptod dnughtor, Mrs. W. F. Simon', In tho city of Seattle. Washington, nt tho age of Mghty-one yours. Tho deceased came to Lincoln county with hor husband In 1S(30 and located n ranch or road houso at a liolnt oast of Cottonwood Springs, Mr. Miller being associated with W. S. Penlston. In 1807 tho two mon moved to North Platto nnd en- gaged In tho mercantile business in tho building on Front Htreot onnoslto the Birgo lumbor yard. Penlston built tho houso now occupied by tho service station at tho corner of Sixth and Locust and Miller tho houso on tho cornor west. Later Miller nnrphnami and lived on tho ranch now ownod by T. E. Doollttlo southwest of town. Mr. and Mrs. Mlllor moved to Wyo ming about townty-flve years ago. r:o:: Tho dancing party glvon Wednesday evening by the Union Pacific War Sor- vico Family Club at tho K. C. hall PLEASE REME.MBEU That thero is not a nicer or bettor !SAr 1 8J?.' Wlf! ly tended and tho partic. wuu u nu- pants had a very enjoyable evening. man Interest. IT shows tho real lovo Thn r,in). ana; respect that you hold for them. IT cess of he Z " 'L , " also doenens tho lovo they have for you. IT protects them, creatos a savings and old age comfort for the Givor. It is a real present in cash to that loved one when your maker has taken from you that which ho gave you. You can buy this present for Xmas on pay ments to suit you, providing tho In fluenza or its effects don't keen you from going shopping. Wo shall be glad to sIiqw you our complete stock. Please phono us for an appointment. J.E. SEBASTIAN, State Malinger, C. F. TE3IPLE. Asst. State Mfrr. Tho Old Linn Llfo Jfon. Brodbeck Bldg. Phono Red or Black 612- 9G-3 "o: : . Hand painted plutos make a vory nico Xmas gift. Stop in DIXON'S Jewolory Store and see our fine display. ceeds will bo turned Into tho treasury of tho club. Miss Erma Robinson, ot Donvor, has been tho guest of friends in town for a day or two. Sho canto down Wednesday to attend tho funernl ot Loo Bird. An Echo of Past Days. l J. Oilman handed us Wednes day part ot n nrocrnm nf n nnnfni danco hold In North Plntto in tho curly SO's, tho date not being glvon on tlo page. Interested in tho danco as ' numbers ot tho arrangement com- mlltee nnd as floor mnnngors wore mon not now reaidont but well re membered. P. H. McEvoy was mas ter of ceromonio3 Mac was a roal socloty "dog" in thoso daysand ns floor manager appeared tho namos ot Emost Wolter. John Day. Arthur Knecht, W. L. Park and Warren Davis. Tho arrangement commltteo was Harry Phillips, A. F. Strottz. W. L. Park and F. Mlchlc. In thoso days tho dances wero hold olthor at tho old Unitarian hall or In tho din ing room of tho Pacific Hotel. ' ::o: : . Charloy Mooro says Tho Tribuno Bhoatfd complement Woathor Maker Sh'illlng on tha brand of weather ho has been giving ua this fall. Wo be lieve Cat. is ontltlcd to commenda tion, but usually when Tlio Tribuno oxpresses its thanks to him ho brings a storm boforo tho ink on tho papor Is dry. ::o:: Declare Holldny for Wilson. Paris. Doc. 12. Tho cabinet nt a mooting today which wns presided ovor by President Poincnre, doclded ', that Saturday, tho day of President Wilson's arrival In Paris, shall bo a public holiday. Inrpest stock of ' stationery In tho olty. THE REXALL STORE. Thb epic of the lost soldier "MISSING" Thousands of troops are reported missing on the battle fronts. Whose boys arc they? Sec this picture and see what happened to one that was reported "missing," Keith Theatre MoTnutLaynd Dec, 16 and 17 - IE 1 CummereDent Drug Store I "THE GIFT SHOP"' Xmas Shoppers attention-Things to buy that will be appreciated. Combs, Brushes, Mirrors, Shav ing Sets, Files, Dresser Pieces, Man icure Sets, Picture Frsmes, Trays, Perfume Holdccs or any pioce you desire to match it at 28c up to $7,50 v STATIONERY Eaton, Crane and Pita famous jj Stationery in tho nicest tints and tfi sizes special assortments at fl SOc, 75c, 1, $1.25, $1.50; S2 and up to $6 mi ks FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY books of Fiction, Popular, Gift Books, Baby's birth record books, War Story Books, Billy Whiskers Books, Boy Scout Books, Mary Jane Series! nuuier uoose books, minting Books, Woodcraft Books ic Childrens' Fairytale Books, Bibles, Dictionaries and Pocket Books-..50O0 to IE select from at I Oc up to $5.00 g Eastman Kodaks jfj You can keep on interesting re- Sj cord of the things you want to rem- Ijjj ember. Brownie vest pocket, post IC card and the larger sizes at $1 to $120 CIGARS We have HIS favorite brand in packages or boxes, 5-10-25-50 or 100 in a box to sell at 25c up to $10 IV S. Clinton received a letter yes terday from his son "Jim" In which ho says ho Is In a hospital, having en tered tho hospital tho day tho war coasod. TIo further says that tho dnv ho entered tho hospltnl wns tho first time that ho had gone to bed with his clothos off since ho left California, which Indleatos tho stronuous llfo ho has had ovor thero. Odor Jon t cel. A new creation in IierfumPR. At tho REXALL STORK. YOU CAN FIND WHAT YOU ...WANT AT... NT "GIFT SHOP I NORTH PLATTE GUMMERE-DE
