tuu teuton
WwxM,
THIRTY-FIFTH YEAR.
NORTH PLATTE, NEB., JUNE 13, 1919.
No. 44
TWO MOKE TRAINS TO
UK ADDED .TO SERVICE
LEASES K. 1. HALL
AS LABOU "TRIPLE
. Effectlvo Juno 22d two nddltlonal
trains will bo added to the Union Pa
cific service. Tho east bound train
will bo known as No. 10 and will, do
local work between Cheyenne nnd
Platte will be about two o'clock in tho " use this hall as a meeting place
afternoon. Tho west bound train will
Tho North Platto Contral Labor
Union has leased tho K. -P.; hall for a
poriod of from three to five years and
will designate it hereafter as Labor
Templo. It will be arranged to have
all local unions and labor organiza-
JtfMJE lVOODROUGH DECIDES
IMPORTANT IRRUJATION CASI.
bo tho ro-instatement of No. 3 and will
reach North Platto about three o'clock
in tho morning. This train will also
do local work between North Platto
and Cheyenne. This local servico will
bo especially valuable to people living
along tho line from Julesburg west.
No. 19 will also continue to do local
work between this city nnd Cheyenne.
The ro-instateraent of those trains
will give employment to four addi
tional North Platto engine crows and
two additional passenger crows.
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Smocks and middles in all sizes,
made of best quality galatio and long
jean, in plain colors, some comblna-
imHnnn nnd nnmn whlt.n t.rlmme.d In
Ted or bluo on salo now at BLOCK'S. ' ing her Tuesday. The trouble will bo
until such a time as it is possible to
erect a permanent labor temple. Tho
orection of such a building is a fu
ture possibility as organized labor is
becoming very strong inNorth Platte
and such a building will become a
necessity as a meeting place for tho
various and many organizations.
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Mothers who have girls should not
fail to attend tho big salo of girls
wash dresses. Tho most wonderful
bargains. For one day only, Satur
day this week, at The Leader Mer
cantile Co. ' '
Mrs. Margaret Rayomo field a
complaint in tho county court "Wednes
day charging Archie MoCIellnn and
Mrs. Hornie Stromsburg with assault-
In the federal court In this city yes
terday Judge Woodrough deckled a
seepngo enso of vast Importance lo all
Irrigation companies, holding that
'such a company cannot bo sued for
seopago damage In tho nbsonco of
negligence. Tho caso aroso in Scotta
Bluff county and was entitled Thomas
Hooker against tho Farmers' Irriga
tion District. Hooker alleged that his
land had been ruined by seepage from
the canal of tho Farmers' ditch.
Tho evidence showed that thore are
threo large canals above tho Hooker
land, two belonging to tho government
anil one in the Farmers' District. It
also showed that the Hooker la,nd was
subject to overflow from a large wat
ershed. Tho inundation of Hooker's
MAilOU TAKES A RATH;
RREAKS THE TOR
Major M. C. Harrington, of Denver,
who is a guest at tho Hotel McCabo, is
of goodly proportions; in fact ho Is a
big man. Yesterday morning ho os
snyed to take a bath, nothing unusual
for the Major to do, but tho results
were unexpected. As ho let his wolght
down into tho tub ono of tho Iron sup
ports or legs broko off, tho tub tilted
and as It veered tho water , In the tub
poured on tho floor. But this -was not
all, for as tho tub lunged lloorward
the plumbing connection whoro It
entered tho tub was wrenched off and
tho full pressure of water from the
city mnlns poured forth. Beforo this
could bo Remedied there was a pea of
water In the room; it leaked to tho
floor below, thonco trickled down into
NEW RANK WILL RE
OPENED IN THIS CITY
nil. CRESSLI2R SELLS HIS
' RANCH FOR alS,000.00
Thinking of a silk sweater for the
coming hot weather? Seo them at
BLOCK'S.
Glen Llndsey, charged with abetting
tho delinquency of Laura Johnson,
a fifteen year old girl, had a hearing
before Judge Woodhurst Wednesday
and was fined $200 and costs, which
lio paid. Tho girl was paroled to an
aunt.
aired In court today or tomorrow.
Hundreds of wash skirts made of
best quality gabardine, washable sat
ins, crepe do chine and georgette and
tho styles are th very latest in sklrt
dom. All priced very reasonably nt
BLOCK'S.
P. J. Norton came up from Grand
Island Wednesday to attend tho saf
ety first meeting.
ENID BENNETT in
"HAPPY THO MARRIED"
Lots of couples who are trying to kid the world that they
are happy, will be interested in this picture. Smiling Bill
Parsons comedy.
"THE SEA WOOF"
KEITH SATURDAY.
MAURICE TOURNEUR
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PRESENTS
SPORTING LIFE"
the famous Drury Lane melodrama.
A tremendous tale of fast horses, flying fists and beauti
ful women. A love theme that will warm your heart. The two
sisters, one of whom loved a prize fighter and the other an Eng
lish lord, are delightfully captivating heroines.
KEITH THEATRE, Monday and Tuesday.
land began In 1914. Tho Fanners' tho basement, making a horrlblo
ditch began to carry wator In 1907. "muss:. Hereafter Major Harrington
Tho government canals began their will tako baths only In tubs that aro
water carrying In 1913 nnd 1915.' guaranteed to withstand a dead weight
Tho negligence alleged by the plain- of 2S8& pounds.
tiff consisted in tho construction of tho : :o: :
ditch through bluo clay formation. It Cninp Eire Notes
was claimed that this formation is The Cninp Fire Girls will leave to-
cracked and readily allows water to morrow for tho state Camp, Camp
leak from tho ditch. Judge Woodrough Mcttkotneesh, nt Crete, Nebraska,
hold this was not a sufficient showing Eight of -the Pioneer and six of tho
of negligence. Ho also held that there Nlcaflgeo girls will go, while tho
was no sufficient showing of damage. Winnehaha group will be represented
basing tho loss on the value of the by Elizabeth Bertho and the Klhco-
land beforo tho ditch was constructed lichees by Mablo Uretornltz and
and after its seepage. Louise Bybee.
The caso was hard fought, the Irrl- The NMcafluoeS and Pioneers tocoth-
gation companies feeling that It was er have earned $250 since March to
a test case. t. ai. morrow 01 bcotts pay their camping cxpensesi Tho
Bluff, represented tho plaintiff and L, giris imVo worked hard and will cn-
I,. Raymond of bcotts uiuir, ana i. e. j0y their outing. Whllo nt camp they
Edgerton of Aurora, represented the will learn craftswork, basket making,
irrigation company. It is probable ctc., and swimming and diving will bo
tne caso win do appeaieu. taught. A life saver will be in charge
7 at tho lako, .and thoro will bo an in
uiu snniicr rnsscs Awnv. nrmary with trained nurse on tho
John W. Martin, a veteran of the grounds, so tho girls will bo well
civil war, tiled Tuesday at tno age cared for. Mrs. Crosby and the Misses
01 eignty-two years, i ne.ueceas nan Layton and Iddlngs, guardians, will
neen in 111 neniui ior several years chaperono tho girls
from troubles incident to oiu age. iv.r. Tho Kiheclochees hold their weekly
martin was one 01 tne earnest seuieri meeting at the homo of Emma Bu
to locate in uarilold precinct ami nnd channn. During the absenco of tho
since been a resident of this county, guardian, Mrs. Koch, Miss Helen Bird
Tiiree sons anu a aauKiuer aro 00 ng assistant guardian
reft. O. H. JHartin, tsimer martin ami Tho Pioneer Camp Fire held a cero
Low Martin, and Mrs. F. W. Jones. -monlal meeting Thursday night; Dor-
tmnerm services were nein iroin tne othy Eldor lighted tho candle of work;
Baptist churcli yesterday aiternoon E(na Barber tho candlo of health and
and Interment made In tho city cemo- n.uth McGrew the candle of love. Eve
tery. lyn Wilcox and Mablo Getty becamo
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ii you aro planning an auio irip c.ui lng attained this rank by winning tho
ana see our complete ussorunent ui required honors
Knaiu garments, jusi me uung iori ::o:
auto wear and touring. Khaki suits JfocAL TE11SONAL
dresses ana separate bkii-is ui iuwbsi
prices posaiuiu ui miuuY o. Cna3 , F0Ster left Thursday on a
Francis Shults and Fannie Nelson business trip to Chicago,
applied for a. marriages license yester- T. Alden made a business trip to
day. but as it was their desire to be Grand Island Thursday,
married in Kearney, they were told Mra c L Thomas, of Laramie, is
oy juugo woounurst uiai uiuy ""u'u the guest of Mrs. C. Shelver,
neeu secure tneir license 111 uuuuiu
county.
America's best waists for women on
sale at The Leader Mercantile Co.'s.
at S1.00. $1.50 and $2.50. High class
crepe de chine waists at $3.95.
T. V. Austin loft this week for Kan
sas, whore ho expects to make a pro
tracted visit with relatives.
A charter for tho Union State Bank
of North Platto has heon granted nnd
tho Institution will bo opened as soon
ns a Huitnblo room can ho secured and
tho preliminary arrangements, com
pleted. The Institution has boon or
ganized by Omaha men, but' included
in tho stockholders arc a number of
well-to-do Swedo farmers in tho
section tributary to North Platte.
The organization of a fourth bank
In North Plntto has been anticipated
for a year or more past, as it has
generally been conceded that tho vol
ume of business transacted by tho
three existing banks would sooner or
later nttract tho attention of men look
ing for a bank opening. Tho Omaha
men interested in tho now Institution
aro intorosted in several banks at
various points In tho state.
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North l'lattn Is Itcndy.
North Platte, tho only stopping place
on tho ocean to ocean airplane flight,
is ready for the arrival of the big
Martin machine, but just when it may
bo expected no ono nt this writing
knows. Lieut. Conklin and his men
havo the field east of tho river brldgo
in readiness, tho Standard Oil Co. has
contracted to supply tho piano with
gasollno nnd lubricating oil, and tho
bulletin wlro surmounted by tho Mc-
Oraw piano nnd with cities enrouto
marked has been stretched across
Dowoy strcot. Wo nro all now wait
ing for word that tho piano hns start
ed from tho Long Island station.
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The Jollification Supper.
Tho Jollification supper party of tho
Twentieth Century club which waB
held In the Methodist church pn-lors
Tuesday ovonlng marked tho close of
a successful club year, for In spite of
tho Influenza epidemic, war work ac
tivities of its members, and many
other hindrances, tho club hps ac
complished a great deal in its efforts
to live up to its motto, "Bo Useful
Where Thou Livest."
Decorations wore in the club colors,
pink and white, and groat bow's of
pink and whlto garden flowors graced
tho long tables. Streamers of tho same
colors wore draped from tho chande
liers marking tho officers places at
tho head of tho table.
After a mock business meeting, in
which reports wore given by tho of
ficers, Miss Kramph presented tho re
Dr. O. II. Crcsslor hns sold his 1280
aero ranch in Myrtlo precinct slxteoa
miles northeast of tho city to Dick
Baker, of Stapleton, for a considera
tion of twenty-eight thousand dollars, '
or an avorago of $22.75 por aero. In
cluded In tho tract Is tho former Mc
Nlcol land, much of which is a good
quality farm land. Mr. Baker, wo un
derstand, purchased It for speculatlvo
purposes and with land Bteadlly in
creasing in valuo will no doubt mako
some "easy money."
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If you vo planning an auto trip call '
and boo our complete lino of khaki
garments, just tho thing for auto wear
and touring. Khaki suits, drosses,
and separate Bklrts at lowest prices
possible at BLOCK'S.
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Hoth 8ldcs "Sntlsiled"
In tho strlko bf tho Commercial
Tolegraphor's union, both tho strlko-,
leaders and the telegraph componles
announco thlomsolves as "satisfied"
with the showing mndo up to last ov
onlng. The president of tho union
announces that 18,000 workers aru out,
whllo tho officials of tho Western un
ion and Postal companies say that
already tho strlko is "practically at
an ond." So thoro you aro; tako
whichever statomont you wish. , At tho
local Postal office Mr. Clabaugh stated
yosterdny aftornoon that conditions .
east of Chicago Were unsatisfactory
nnd that messages for points east of
that city wore accepted only subject .
to tho delay clause.
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You may chooso your most bo
coming stylo and color from tho largo
assortment of motor hats, caps and
bonnets shown by The Leader Mor-
cantllo Co.
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Ocriuun Arrogance Growing t
Hostility botweon tho American sol
diers and tho German civilians In tho
occupied roglon, and especially around ,
Coblenz, which has been increasing ,
recently, has resulted In additional ,
clashes during tho last fow dnys. In
ono Instance an American was killed
and in othor encounters in' various 1
parts " of tho occupied zone sovoral
Americans woro wounded.
-WOW'.
Complete- assortment of infants'
wear, short drosses, long dresses,f
short coats and long coats, capes: '
tiring president, Mrs. Cotterell, with wool Jackets, sweaters, bonnets, shoos, v.
a beautiful bouquet of cut flowers. I carriage robos, bibs, etc.,- main, floors,;
Following the installation of officers BLOCK'S. ' '
Mrs. Frnter. the now president, then' ::o::
threw wide the doors to the Twonti-.375.000 TKOOPS COMING
A Field of Panamas and
Straws to Choose From
Come on Men: We are ready ior you with a
complete line of fancy and conservative Panamas
and Straws in all shapes, sizesand band effects.
It's Panama and Straw Hat time right now, so
why wait till the best models are grabbed up by
the other fellow.
Our showing is full of this season?s best styles
and we want you to see them ail .before you de
cide on the shape that best fits and suits
you.
EDWARDS-REYNOLDS CO.
Mrs. A. McVlcker, of Cozad, visited
relatives in town Thursday.
Mrs. John Kcllhor, of Maxwell, vis
Isted friends in town Tuesday.
Mrs. M. E. Scott is suffering from
a severe attack of throat troublu.
Miss Elizabeth Bergman has enter
ed training at tho General hospital.
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Stackhouso of Wal
lace, vlslto d friends In town yester
day. Miss Ollvo Harshflcld, of Suther
land, visited friends In town yc'stor-dav.
Mr. and Mrs. Louis Spencer, of
Wallace, spent yesterday in town vis
iting friends.
Mrs. Edward ICorbett, of White,
Neb., has been visiting friends in
town tho past week.
Special bargnlns for as long as thoy
last, but thoy cannot last long at tho
sale prices. E. T. Trtnnp & Sons.
Mrs. W. II. McDonald will leave
Sunday for Lincoln to attend tho state
convention of tho P. E. O.
Mrs. F. II. Barber Is taking treat
ment at tho Sycamore Mineral
Springs at Sabetha, Kansas.
Mr. and Mrs. Del Bonner arrived
Wednesday from Lincoln, for a month's
visit with tho former's mother, Mrs.
Carl Bonnor.
Mr. and Mrs. N. E. Buckloy wont to
Omaha Wednesday whore Mr. Buck
loy will attend tho bankers convoiv
tlon.
Fred George and Miko McCul
louRh, of Brady, arc In town today en
routo home 'from a business trip to
Steamboat Snrlncs. Cal.
Mrs. C. F. Snoncer, Mrs. F. W.
Rinckor and Mrs. Wm Reynolds will
loavo Monday to attend tho P. E. O
convention lo bo hold in Lincoln next
week.
Shoes of superior qualify. Nettle
fon and Florshelm for iho diHcrlmlnnl
iii man. E. T. Trnnip & Sons' shoo
store. 1-2
A. Wnngnn, who has recently boon
released from sorvlco at Camp PIko,
visited his sister Mrs. Theodore Lowe,
Jr.. yesterday whilo enrouto to North
Dakota.
When ready to build your home seo
M-. Wo will assist you financially.
::i nor & Co.
Mrs. R. A. Armstrong and threo
' Mghtors will arrive tho first of tho
v ok from Portland, Oro., for a visit
tli tho formor's sister, Mrs. M. II.
1 uglns.
llss Edna Moock has completed
li i- season at tho Hub mllllnory do
11 tment nnd will loavo Sunday for a'
hi rt visit nt hor homo In St. Joe bo-
f going to Now York.
'iovcrnor McKolvIo hns Issued a
pn ilamation designating tomorrow ns
fi.i - day. Bo suro thnt you float uiu
lil'.rv to tho broozo. Tho local lodge
of Elks, in common with lodges -all
over tho country, will obsorvo Sunday
as Elks' flag day and n committee lias
been appointed to prepare npproprl
eth Contury Club, cordially" Inviting.
all tho women" of tho city to Join in
the work for next year.
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Very pretty now smocks Just ar
rived. E. T. Tramp & Sons.
W. C. Shelver spent Friday in Om-
HOME THIS 310NTII
aha looking nftor company business
Mrs. uasmusson nnd Miss Cramil, ot 1 Britain movod across tho channel in
Paris, Juno 12. Gonoral Porshlng
has advised that ho lntonds to trans
port 375,000 mon homownrd during tho
month of Juno. This breaks all pre
vious records for moving troops over
seas and oxceods tho number Groat
Sutherland, visited friends in town
Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Brooks went to
Gothenburg today to attend tho alum
ni banquet.
Misses Ellznbeth and Fern Fostor.
of Ecllpso, aro tho guests of Mrs.
Ralph Smith.
Ernost Ruby 1 left Wednesday for
Beaver City for a two weeks' visit
with his parents.
Misses Helen and Jesslo Baker loft
this morning to spend the wool; end
witn relatives In Donvor.
Irene and Elizabeth Norton of Grand
Island nro spondlng tho week with
their grand paronts, Mr. and Mrs. P. A.
Norton.
If you wish to bo both stylish and
comfortal le whllo motoring son tho
largo and varied assortment of motor
hats, caps and bonnets at Tho Loader
Mercantile Co.'s. at 50c and up.
any month.
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You may bo comfortable and still
look your. beBt if you wear ono of tho
pretty now motor hats, caps or bon
nets shawn by Tho Leader Mercantile '
Co. at 50c and up.
J. M. McCrono, of Poland, Ohio, who
had been visiting his brother T. S.
McCrono, loft this morning Jot' tho
Pacific coast. This was tho first meet
ing of tho brothers In sevonteon
years.
Austin Bedell Is expected to return
the first of tho week from. Omaha
where ho has boon attending Creigh
ton collegor
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This Week Only. .. v
With overy $1.00 purchaso wo will
glvo ono pound of sugar at five centu
la pound. DICK STEQEMANN.
At The Sun
Friday, June 13.
"AS THE SDN WENT DOWN"
STARRING
EDITH STOREY
Also FATTY AEBUCKLE COMEDY
Saturday, June 14th.
"FIGHT FOR LOVE"
STARRING
HARRY CAREY
Also TOM MIX COMEDY.
MATINEE 1:45 P. M.
ate exercises.
