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About The North Platte semi-weekly tribune. (North Platte, Neb.) 1895-1922 | View Entire Issue (April 25, 1919)
Jt- . Ut i it. k .'"Wf s'Vj, 'THE DAY WE put . THAT NEW line . OF JEWELRY IN OUR show windQW A LADY came in TO LOOK at it AND WE SHOWED her ' ' ' THE NECKLACES . AND the bracelet watches AND THE rings ' AND the lockets AND the purses " " AND the powder boxes ALL GUARANTEED , TO give satisfaction AND SllE was surprised TO SEE SUCH nice goods , SO REASONABLY priced . AND SHE bought ONE OF the bracelet watches AND ONE purse . AND SHE told us today ' V- THAT her friends admire them -' Hi . AND ARE COMING to see me.'" 'DIXON, The Jeweler. THE" PASSING"' OF A PIONEER.' NOT MUCH. ENTHUSIASM IN FIFTH LOAN H1MVK LOCAL AM) PERSONAL Miss Maude Atkinson, of Oshkosh, IB visiting Mrs. E. P. Plummer. W. T. Burton and family, of Well fleet, were city visitors Tuesday. Do you think an Ideal man exists? See "The Revolt" at the Franklin aud itorium this evening at S p. m. Mrs. Hendricks returned Wednesday to her homo at Kearney after spend ing a few days here with friends. Lots of new coats, capes, dollmans and suits are coming in every day at The Leader Mercantile Co.'s. H. Dixon & Son grind their own lenses. Sec them and see better. Mrs. L. E. Hastings and daughter Minerva will leave this evening for Chicago for a three weeks' visit with friends.', y K R. Ro'yer, who has been in town for n few days looking up old friends, returned yesterday to his home at Mayfleld, Idaho. For Sale-My residence at 311 bouUi Locust street, cheap; one-hnlf cash. E. W. Mann, 133G E. 17th Avenue, Den ver, Col. ,30-12 Mrs. Mary McNamara, whovliad been the guest of 'iter.' son Clfarleyfor two weeks, loft yesterday for. her home in Cleveland, Ohio. The'chrecr bf a contrai figure in the 'development and history of Nebraska" 1855. Oh July 4th, 1S5G, Mr McDonald for himself, lie camo to Nebraska in Mrs. R. A. Garman and Mrs. E. N Ogier left yesterday for a visit in Lincoln. Bungalow aprons at The Leader Mercantile Co.'s on sale at 95c, $1.25, $1.45 and up. The Presbyterian Missionary society will meet with Mrs. Chas. Basklns on Friday afternoon. "Work has started on the residence which Mrs. Sarah Bangs will erect on the lot west of the Episcopal rectory. Mrs. Blanche Fields, who has been spending tho winter with- relatives in Detroit, will return home the early part of next week. Be sure of your eyes they are your bread winners. See H. Dixon & Son, eyesight specialists. The Nicaflgee camp fire girls enjoy a hike' to the North river Wednesday evening wherothey cooked their sup per over a bonfire. Miss Janet McDonald, attending dad particularly ot Lincoln county,' ended at 8:30 Tuosdny evening when Charles McDonald passed aWfty at his home in this city.' Death camo aftor an illness of five days duo to the contraction of a cold which devel oped into pneuulonlR. Few living have longer made NeJ braska their homo than had Mr. Mc Donald, for he came to the state in 1S55, and to Lincoln county in 18G0. He was not only Lincoln county's old est citlzon both in years nnd-resldcnco, but he was Nebraska's oldest banker in point of service, and one of the oldest members of the Masonic fra ternity ip the state. Though ho had passed his ninety second year, Mr. McDonald retained his mental faculties to a wondorful and unusual degree, and until Thurs day of last week daily occupied his desk at the bank. His constitution was rugged and his vitality strong for one of his years, and had he not been stricken with the trouble which mark ed the end of life, his existence might have continued for another decade. In tho public affairs of the state And county, nnd particularly in the pioneer days, Mr. McDonald was an important figure, for he was one of those who helped pass Nebraska from a territory to statehood, and nmong those who organized the present county of Lincoln. In those days, as In all tho after years, Mi. McDonald commanded tho confidence of tho peo ple. Before coming to Lincoln county ho served in tho legislative assem blies; after his arrival here he held county offices. In banking and Masonic circles Mr. McDonald had a state-wide acquaint ance, and commanded respect for his ability as a financier and the interest ho displayed in fraternal work. Mr. McDonald was always one of tho most prominent citizens of this community, having been identified with all tho enterprises looking to the up building of a strong community. He was intensely patriotic and in all of the war Work activities he donated lib Miss Janet McDonald, attending ,, , . .. , , T ., . , . , erally and in the purchase of Liberty .school in Chicago, arrived yesterday, . , . . -. , ' , , bonds and War Savings Stamps he was uuving ueen caneu uome oy me ueam of her grandfather. ' For Sale Two Jersey cows. Black 1123. Phone 29tf It was quito a sight the otner day to. see seventeen Fordson tractors llne'u up In front of the Hendy-Oglor garage. "We are selling them as fast no we get them," said Mr. Hendy. Writing from California, C. C.-Hup-fer says; "I drove 200 miles on a straightaway road the other day and A R Hoacland. F. W. Hemilne-1 nover had a wheel touch a dirt -road, at 2:30 conducted Jointly by Rev. hausen and Frank Eberle returned i Some pleasure In driving' hi. this ' Curry, of the Presbyterian church nnd Savings Stamp the heaviest investor. Religiously, Mr. McDonald had al ways been a Cumberland Presbyterian in faith, having united with that church in early manhood. That de nomination not being represented hero ho attqnded tho Methodist church, of Which his wife was a member. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church yesterday afternoon Wednesday from a trin to southwest- i country. ern Kansas in the Hoagland car 1 Rev. Hess, the former delivering the 'located a clnlm on Turkey Creek in Pawnee county. On part bf this claim he platted the towsito upon which has been built tho splendid town of Paw-' nee City. From hero ho moved to Salem in Richardson county, where ho took n prominent part in the political affairs of tho territory. Ho was a member of tho house in tho second territorial ascmbly of 1855 from Paw nee and Richardson counties, nnd in 185G was a member of tho torrltoroal council, serving two terms. Ho was also elected to tho fifth territorial council from which he resigned. In I860 ho camo to Lincoln county, which he helped to orgnnlzo, then Called Shortor county, and afterwards was properly organized and renamed na Lincoln county. At this time ho lived at Cottonwood Springs whero ho operated an overland ranch and storo where Fort McPherson was after wards built. Ho was the first county official, being elected Judgo of tho county immediately following Its or ganization. Only July 10, 1SG1, ho is sued a license and performed tho first marriage ceremony recorded in Lin coln county. Ho also held tho offlco of county clerk for ono term. Mr. Mc Donald then sold tho government hla property at Cottonwood Springs and moved to North Platte where he had since resided. After moving to North Platte ho was elected .county superin tendent of schools and served for two years and nfterwards held tho offlco of county commissioner for ono term. In 1S73 ho opened a general merchan dise storo and continued in this busi ness until January, 1899. In 1S78 ho started in tho banking business at North Platte, operating u private institution under tho name of Bank of Chas. McDonald. The bank 'was Incorporated in 1902 as tho Mo Donald State Bank, of which he was president. In point of active scr vice ho was one of the oldest bankers in tho state. Mr. McDonald was married in Oma ha, October 11th, 1859, to Miss Orra B Henry, a native of Hamilton, N. Y. Mrs McDonald accompanied her husband to Lincoln county nnd was tho first White woman to locate in this coun ty. Mrs. McDonald died at North Platto, December 28, 189S. Seven children were born to them: Frank doceased; William H.; Nettle V., wife of William C. Reynolds; Charles and George W both deceased; James B., of Omaha; and Callle S., deceased wife of Frank L. Moonoy. He had four grand children; Charles McDonald Reynolds, of Omaha, Mrs William Daub, of Fostorla, Ohio, Miss Janet McDonald and Master Frank A. iMooney, also two great grandchll Negotiations are now pending for , sermon. The seating capacity of the i. . . , . . ... 1 1 . .. I . . .,-.,. .. .1 1 1 ...... .!..... M ..... T ., irnn..l.i n .... i t "Tho Price ofs Peace" the moving I uie purcnaso oi me iNyat uvug store uy uuimunuiii, .uiuu.v umi Kuuui-y wun- umu, umuiua iuuuuimm nujuumu, jr nlrtnro nrpqpntetl bv the' Women's Lib. . Pr. T. J. Kerr, Paul Nolan and" Hoy t . taxed to acommodato tho friends us- and Ruth Daub. prtv mm Pnmmmpp will bp shown i Smithors. An initialpayment to bind semblod to pay this last respqet to the Mr. McDonald was a member of the nt k-p-Mi on Tuns." AnHi "i fnr tho transfer has been made and it" Is deceased. During the funeral hour Masonic Jraternity having been made l ono matinee only. Admission Is free. Mrs. Chas. Secley, who has four brothers in the 148 Field Artillery, yesterday morning received a copy of i expected that the purchaseVs will take the business houses nnd county offices a Mason at Rogcrvillo, Tenn., in 1851 possession on or about May 1st. S. W. Van Doran, who returned a fow days ago from a visit with his son "Tho Long Range Sniper," the paper ,IrvInB at Grover, Col., says ho nover. eiUtpfl bv their romnanv. I saw 80 "'any tractors at wont as in that section. Apparently, he says, every foot of virglnsod in that part of Mr. and Mrs. S. W VanDoran left vPRtprrtnv fnr flmnhn to attend tin. ., . ..,m , , ., , m. , ,,,, Colorado is being broke out for crops, convention of Odd Fellows.. They will . visit in Lincoln before returning I Though several hundred North i.nni . Platto and Lincoln county boys have I H. Dixon & Son, eyesight specialists, i Mrs. F. W, Rinckor and Mrs. W. II. returned from army service, tnero does not seem to bo a greater surplus- 1 age of laborers than is customary nt - w .Hi 1 1 1 .. i 11. MUIlger win fiiueruini ut ca.ua lhu j th,B seagon of u,0 Jear Mnny of the , afternoon complimentary to Miss Lulu ' ,mve tak(m position8 thoy ncl(J Groff, who is the guest of her sister, I prJor tQ enterlnB tho servico Mrs. H. C. Brock. . ... , ,x . .... All t.bnt. 1h now in mllHnnrv. See Indian Runner ducks and eggs for 8S LUUe ftt The Lea(er Mercantll( Eaie or ii uue xor uuicituua. riiunu ivuu i were closed. - Tho funeral was in , and at the tlmo of his death was the charge of the Masonic bodies. A ! oldest Mason in the state of Nebraska wealth of floral tributes banked the and was the wearer oi the Jordan chancel and covered tho casket. 1 Jewol presented to him by tho Grand l Lodgo of Nebraska. He was ono of I Mr. McDonald was born near Mor-1 tho prime movers in tho organization ristown, Tenn., October 25th, 182G. lit-! of Platte Valley Lodgo No 32, A. F. was the son of Aloxnnder and Mary and A. jr., at Fort McPherson in 1870 J (McClistcr) McDonald, who cam'' For six years he was Worshipful Mas from a long lino of distinguished an- , tor and for thirteen years was trcas cestors. Ho remained with his father ueror. He wns also a member of until his majority, working upon the , Euphrates Chapter No. 13, Royal Arch farm in tho summer and attending the Masons, and of Palestine Commander district schools in tho winter, which No. 13, Knights Templar. He was also was his only opportunity of getting a 32d degree Scottish Rito Mason und an education. When ho was twenty-: a member of the North Platte Lodge three years of ago ho began farming No. 985, B. P. O. Elks. Up to noon yesterday there had been reported to County Chairman Tcmplo subscriptions to tho Fifth loali totaling little in excess ot (75,000. Included In this wcro subscriptions 'from rail road employees amounting to $11,000, about $15,000 from points ' in tho county outside ot tho city, nnd tho re mainder camo from city residents. This Is not a vory encouraging show ing for the first threo days of tho cam paign, but it is only justice to add that hero In thcclty tho campaign did not roally open until Wednesday, that In a number of precincts toileting has not et started, while in a number of other precincts the solictors have mado a partial-canvass but havo not yet mndo a report. It can bo truthfully said that littlo enthusiasm is shown in the campaign, tho disposition to Bubscribo being very marked from what was displayed In j tho third nnd fourth campaigns, nnd it ' looks as though It will take mighty hard work to secure tho Lincoln county quota, which Is ?47G,200. ::o:: Evening dresses, special snlo Mon day, April 28. A big shlpmont direct from Now York's formcmost makers of evening dresses will nrrlvo Monday morning and bo placed on sale in tlmo for you to supply your needs for tho May Polo Dance. Como early and make your selection. Your fitting will bo ready In amplo time. Ready to wear section of Tho Lender Mercantile Co. An auto dealer stated yesterday that ho needed twenty-two cars to fill tin. orders ho had booked. Nearly all these purchasers aro parties who have novor owned a car. This dealer, who has been in tho auto business for years, says tho number of prospective buycra this spring Is by far tho groatost ho had cvor known. Miss M. Sleman, steam baths and Swedish Massago, ladles and gontle- mon. . Phono 897. Erodbock bid sfit' MrrMcIugh, ofjluffnlo, Wyo., ,ay visiting nor son Pal McIIugh" w'ho re turned this" week from ' "overseas sorvlco. House drosses on snlo nt.Tho Leader Morcantilo Co.'p nt $1.45, $1.75, $1,95, $2,45 nmf up. Tho kind that Is mndo right, not tackod together. ,"Bob" Waldo, a former employe ot tho division foreman's, offico but 'of)' Into years living in Choyenne, spont. yostcrday In town visiting frlondsi ::o:: 'l Special Notice You aro horoby notified not to take, buy or removo nny personal property from my promises, tho S E of Sec, . 2, town 11, rnngo 30 as a man named Franklin hns Illegal possession of snmo nnd is destroying my savings of the past soven years. Mrs. Minnie Scese. ::o;; FOR SALE. My 5G0 ncro ranoh, well improved, 4 milos. southeast of Tryon, McPhor son county. Will tako good city property in part paymont. R. A. McFARLAND, Phono Red 732 North Platto. Nob. 18tf CRYSTAL Saturday & Monday MAE MARSH in "The Racing Strain" Southern Pride wins! Time: .24. A sensational horse race on the famous Saratoga Tracks. Mi KEITH THEATRE SATURDAY ENID BENNETT in FUSS AND IFEATIIERS In the 6tory of mankind; it has been found that real qualities of worth while character aro of more avail in the battle of life than aristocratic manners; a fact well illustrated in this picture, Smiling Bill Parsons in "The New Breukfos Feed" 934 or call at 703 west Eleventh street. 28-5 Henry C. Hecht, one of tho most widely known residents of the south part of tho county, died at his home in Wallace precinct last week. Ho had reached an advanced ngo and had been In failing health for some time. For Sale Burdlck Grand Piano. )Snn Mi-a TT P. firAftn. 304 east Third street, afternoon only. 30-2 Carl Roberts passed through Wed nesdny morning on a troop train, "bound for Fort RuBsell to recoivo his dischargo. Carl, whoso homo is now in Wyoming, is a formor North Platte Co. Chairman Moore, of the arrange- 3Inrricd Lust Evening. George F. Scholl and Miss Ivy Mills were united in marriage last evening . . , . , ., , . at the Methodist narsonago by Rev . it ' .Hess. Tho newly-weds aro spending nnd prospects aro thereforo oncourag-' , . . , , .. . . 4, , , .today with an aunt of the bride in ing for a big attendance nt this annual ... , , , ... , , . ., ... ... . . ; Sutherland, and upon their return will socinl function which will bo held on' , .. , ,. . ... , . .. i take up their residence in an attract Thursday evening of next week at tho 1 . , , . T , , , m. . lve bungalow on west Fourth street Lloyd opera house. The decoratioub ...... , . , . . . .. pvhlch tho groom had purchased and ..anil nt tno niim Rlinw rnmnin rni I ... . ... ., ' , furnished for tho reception of his rnmmitrAn nrrnncrlnir Willi inn Omnlin . bride. Mrs. Scholl has been employed at committee arranging with tho Omaha owners for tho use of tho decorations for the May Party. I Treasurer Souder from Monday un tlll noon yesterday had Issued thlrty threo auto licenses under tho now law. boy and attended the high school here. Some of tho licenses run as high as 75c, 95c, $1.45, $1.95 and up. Quite a number of auto owners havo paid the penalty of procrastinating in tho payment of their 1919 auto license. They delayed payment until this week and now they pay a license of $10 or more, whereas had they paid at tho beginning of tho year thoy would have escaped with threo dollars. Judgo Hoagland, who has been in Omaha this week attending tho meet ing of Odd Fellows, was tho guest of honor at a reception given last even ing by the Grand Army posts of that city nnd .the members of tho W. R. C. Judgo Hoagland is commander of tho Nobr&ska Grand Army of tho Republic and thq, reception was given him by reason of him holding such office. sixteen dollars, and a number were issue'd to those who had neglected to take out a license under tho old law and aro now compelled to pay tho In creased cost. In the case of trucks the license applies to tho gross weight of the truck loaded. For instnnco If the truck Itself weighs 3,000 pounds and its load Is 3,000, tho tax on that part icular truck would be thirty dollars. ::o:: "Wo writ Life Insurnnco in Old Bunker of Lincoln, Neb. Wp write Accident and Health Insuranc. Wo the O'Connor, first as a clerk and lat er as a floor walker, and after a two weeks' vacation will resume that po sition. As a wedding present, Mr. O'Connor presented her with a fifty dollar check, evidence that ho ap preciates her faithful and efficient work. Mrs. Scholl Is justly popular with all her acquaintances. Mr. Schell Is a partner with W. A. Skinner in the cleaning nnd repairing shop on Locust street. Ho Is n young man of splendid character and full of that business "pep" that mean success ih life. Obituary, Arlln. S. Anilorsnn wn hnrn tinnr write Fire, Tornado and Hnll Insur-'j, d vebraskn Anrll 14 lRSfi- riled nnce. We write any kind of Insur. 1 "ra"y- ' TV, , V' . nnce Hint can bo hnd in nny ngency In , APr11 n 191). aEe(l thirty-two years, tho world. Cnll on us, mo havo been oloven months and twenty-seven days. in llio business twenty-flve years. Her death followed an operation in a nest from thy sorrows, grlof and pain, ert R. Royer on June 24, 190S,. at Omaha , Nebraska. To this union three children were born, Eldredgo aged nine years, Louiso- soven and Goneviovo four . Besides thoso sho leaves her husband, a mother, Mrs. Louiso Anderson, of Gothenburg, ono brother, U. T. Anderson, of Sycomorp, 111., threo sisters, Mrs. I. Tillman, of Brulo, Mrs. E. E. Atkinson, of Brady and Laura Anderson, of Gothenburg. Also a host of friends. Mrs. Royor was a mombor of tha Lutheran church, alBO a member of tho Eastern Star chapter. She, having grown to womanhood In this com munity, was well and favorably known. To tho little ones sho leaves It means a deep loss of a kina, loving and devoted mother, whoso place can no'er bo filled. Beautiful floral offerings were prcs- ent in abundanco as tokens of tho ten der lovo and regard in which Mrs. Royor was held. Funeral services were hold ot tho homo of Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Atkinson Friday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Atack. Interment wns made in Gas lin cemetery to peacefully await tho coming of tho Life Giver. O mother mlno! thy face I miss To press upon thy Hps a kiss; argaii!$ in use Csurs. Two Buicks. Two Dodges. One Overland. One Case. Two Maxwells, A. N. Durbin Auto Co. Woodliurst's Insurnnco Agency, Room hoBnltal at BoIfle Idflho o i,..ni.i, ii..n.iin v Vi1m nospiiai uu- uoise, luano. Manager. 20-1 Sne waa unlted In marriage to Rob Whato'er our loss, will bo Ills gain. Brady, Neb. A FRIEND. E.peciaIIy Suitable for Kitchen Floor Paint will make your housework easier. Bare, un finished wood means continual work with, tho scrub brush. Painted floors are sanitary, and easy to clean. Lincoln Floor Paints produce a sanitary, durable and inexpensive finish, are easily applied. They Ask at our storo for color samples, and a cQpy of the Homo Painting Jobs Booklet, which tells all about paint ing, varnishing, waxing and finishing floors and other sur faces about the home. , DERRYBERRY & FORBES, Agtsi