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Bttt Earth THIRTY-FIFTH YEAR. NORTH PLATTE, NEB., JULY 1, 1919. No. 49 f cmt-Wcehli) (Trtfnmi IIENny SELLS KAXCII AT MAXWELL FOR AKOUND $00,000 Chas. Hondy has sold under contract to Alfred C. Coombs, who has, boon living south of Horshoy, his ranch at Maxwell for a consideration of around , 'Sixty thousand dollars. Tho ranch contains 1280 acres, 480 of which is bottom hay land. I Part of this land was acquired by j Mr. Hendy after his honorable dls- charge from the army at Fort Mc-1 Pherson In the early 70's, and the bal ance purchased somewhat later. Mr. Combs will take possession next spring. , ::o:: Wilcox & llnllignn Dissolve The law firm of Wilcox & Halligan, which has existed since January 1, 189G, has been dissolved by mutual consent, July 1, 1919. Tho firm suc ceeded Grimes & Wilcox when Judge Grimes was elected to the district honcb. and has been continued since that time. Mr. Wilcox retires from the firm as he no longer desires to remain in active practice, but will still have office with the new firm and will participate In closing up tho old business. Tho new firm organized to take the place of Wilcox & Halligan consists of John J. Halligan, Robert H. Deatty and Victor H. Halligan. and will bo known as Halligan. Beatty & "Halligan. ::o:: Best grades Monogram, "Wolf Head and Hcrniolino oils for yonr car, 20 cents per quart at Hendy-Ogicr Auto Co. 47-4 Crystal Theatre Tonight and Tomorrow Mitchell Lewis In a mighty drama' of the North woods "Children of Banishment" He gave to the limit, for the happiness of the women he loved. 100 PEU CENT OX SECOND AND THIRD Last week was "no accldont week" on tho railroads of the Central-Western region, and while tho result on tho Union Pacific system is not now oi talnablc, It la known at this terminal that no accidonts occurred on the Sec ond and Third districts the district east and the district west ot North Platte. This rates those two districts as in the 100 per cent class, and the North Platte englnemen and trainmen are to bo congratulated on their care fulness and efficiency. One minor ac cident is reported on tho Fourth dis trict, this occurring at Pino Bluff when a woman living In an outfit car was bruised when a switching engine bumped a string of cars Into tho outfit car. On the Fifth district nn employe of th,e round house at Laramie was burn ed while pouring oil Into a fire box of an engine. The worst accident of the week on the system seems to have been the engine explosion near Schuyler, which, however, was fortunate in that only tro engineer was burned and he not fatally. -::o: :- Dr. Geo. B. Dent returned yesterday morning from Rochester, Minn., where he went to visit T. C. Patterson. Ho left Mr. Patterson feeling Improved, but It will be a couplo of weeks be fore an operation will be performed Upon him. The Rexall handles the goods. tf It cost Raymond Johnson $9.80 Fri day for excessive speed driving on the streets. The former penalty of one dollar and costs has been discarded; It Is now "five and costs," and Judgo Mlltonberger can say It without bat ting an ye. See our high grade line of wrist watches. We have one at $110.00 that Is inndo of 14K gold platinum and four diamonds; this will interest you wo are sure. Call In and see us. H. Dixon, the quality jeweler. Special Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, Middles $1.05 ut the Style Shop. Tho sand pit down at the South river bridge is now a favorite and largely patronized swimming hole. Men, women, boys and girls, arrayed In scanty bathing attire frequent the placo by the dozens every evening. Many of the boys are good divers and swimmers and some of the girls swim well. Tlib Methodist aid society will mest in tho church parlors Thursday after noon. Lunch will be Served. America's favorite? actor. WILLIAM FARNUM. IN 4 t A story of an American Cowboy King who sacrificed his right to a coronet to aid his brother and win a girl. A smashing tale of life in the Rocky Mountains. KEITH THEATRE WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY. 1 1 ii im .1 - I mi ASTHMA SUFFERERS Health Talk To. 12 by DRS. STATES THE CHIROPRACTORS The trouble known as asthma is due to lack of nerve strength in the lung passages. Overly sensi tive or weakened nerves cause the peculiar gasp ing and struggle that is characteristic of this trouble. Spinal adjustments remove the cause by re storing the nerves to normal free dom and strength. Spinal ad justments remove the nerve pres sure which is the source of asth matic irritation. FREE You can find out what spinal adjustments will do in your case by a call. Consultation is free.' DRS. STATES & STATES Tho P. S. C. Chiropractors. Building and Loan Building North IMfttte, - Nebraska.. Asthma Sufferer Finds Health During January I began to suffer a re currence of sovero asthmatic troubfo. At tho timo I was scarcely able to work or get a round. Four chiropractic adjustments put mo on my feet and gave jno such relief Has only one who has suffered tho terri ble torturo of asth ma can appreciate. A Sworn Statement. SIX H0MJ3S AUK ENTERED WITHIN TWENTl'.FOUlt HOURS A bold burglar made n visitation to at least four Fourth ward residences Sunday night, and for his onorgy was rowarded by a gold watch and six dollars In cash. In two uf the home,s ho awakened the Inmates else his bag of loot would have been greater. Entering tho B. F. Roblson homo ho took a pair of overalls, carried thorn to the porch and rilled them of a gold watch, leaving tho overalls on tho porch. At the Will Owens' residence tho thief gained entrance to tho kitchen and In passing through the room knocked a tin cup to tho iloor. This awakened Mrs. Owens, who called to her husband and tho burglar beat a hasty retreat. Tho home of Pcto Hayes was visited and six dollars secured. Other valu ables wore in sight but wero not mo lested. At tho Slg. Scott residence the nobo made by the burglar awakened Mrs. Scott and upon her giving an alarm ho made a hasty get-a-way. Tho police aro working 'an clews which may lead to an nrrest of a cer tain party. The burglar, however, did not con fine his efforts entirely, to tho Fourth ward, for Saturday night two resi liences on tho south side woro entered. Some timo during the night tho homo of PhH Deats at 221 south Sycamoro was entered through a screen door which was cut. Tho thief mado his get-a-way with twelve dollars in cold cash. Tho next move of the burglar bold was to enter the residence of E. R. Plumer, . gaining an entranco through the basement. However, ho was frightened away before he suc ceeded inransacklng the premises. In view of these house breakings it will bo well for tho householder to take extra precautions In locking tho doors. We would also suggest that a shot gun be kept handy It's easier to get your man with a cun than with a revolver. -: :o: Brulo Here Sunday In the ball game at the city park next Sunday tho opposing team will bo Brule. Just because Brule Is a small station In Keith county, don't think they do not have ball players all speedy players do not live in largo towns. The fact is tho Brulo team, if reports aro correct, will mako North Platto play its best t . Tho time of calling ip game 'has been changed to 3:30. This will give timo for your two o'clock dinner to settle before going to the park. ::o:: "Chlldrpn nf nanlalitnnnt" wna film ed in the real Northwest country, and the nlcturo certalnlv Hhnws it. Snmn of tho most beautiful scenes lmagln- nnio aro shown, and tho entire work ing procedure of a lumbering camp Is demonstrated.- The lofty peaks of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, where tho picture wos filmed, form tho back- Kround thrnilirlinnt Vnrvnl lVTnn- Gregor wrote tho scenario and di rected ino picture. "Children of Ban ishment" can bo seen tmilcrht. nnH .to morrow at the Crystal theatrj. Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Ponnlturtnn nr. rived home from Estes Park Saturday evening,, their return being hastened by the death of Mr. Pennington's fath er at Staunton. Wr. S. Dolson has sold to J. D. Wol bach tho middle one of tho three hous es he owns on west Sixth street for a consideration of $6,500. Ladles whlto kid colonials and white cloth colonials at tho Shoe Market. LOCAL AND PERSONAL C. R. Moroy will roturn today from a business trip to Omaha. Mrs. E. F. Sooberggr will entertain Jlio Indian Card Club this afternoon, Mrs. II. C. Brock will leave tomor row for a visit with relatives in Fnlr bury. Bit; salo of children's glnghnm dresses now on at Tho Leader Mercan tile Co.'s. Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Russoll and son returned Sunday from a visit In Chi cago. For Rent Unfurnished rooms for light housekeeping. 902 east Third strqet. 49-2 Misses Adelo LoDioyt and Mabel Mc Farland arc the guests of frlonds in Cheyenne. Bli; assortment of Middles, choice $1.1).". at tho Stylo Shop, Tuesday, Wednesday nnd Thursdny. Mrs. Raluh Smith and chlldron havo gono to Kearney to spend the week with relatives. ApronB nnd house dresses on snlo at 95c, $1.45, $1.95, $2.45 and up at Tho Loader Mercantile Co.'s. ,M1bs Elalno Bundy returned Sunday from Wallaco whore she had been vis iting her sister Mrs. Rancy. Boys' rompors nnd wash suits on said at 75c, 95c, $1.45, $1.95 and up a ThoJ Leader Mercantile Co.'s. Mrs. W. H, Malzo wont to Overton Saturday, having been called thero by tho 'sudden death of hor father. Frank Strollberg, who lives near Blrdwood siding, was called to Kenr noy yesterday by the death of his fath er. Eight young married ladles will hold a picnic In tho hills this ovoning com plimentary to Mrs. C. M. Reynolds of Omaha. Miss Irene Hill, of Charleston, S. C, spent Saturdny hero as tho guest of Paul Rutledge. Miss Hill Is onrouto to California. Mrs. T. L. Green went to Grand Is and the latter part of tho week to visit horifather who has been seriously ill for 'some time. Mr. and Mrs. N. E. Buckley and Mr. nnd Mrs. C. It Morey leave Thursday by auto for Hastings where they will spend tho Fourth. Boys rompers and waists on sale at 75cj 95c, $1.25 and up at Tho Leader Mejcanttlo Co.'s. Mrs. H, James, neo Miss Helen Ta tuJliL arrlved Saturday from Denver anljjftrlll spend tho summer with her parents Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Tntuin.- ' Mr. and Mrs. Roo and daughter Jen nie and Mr. and Mrs. Grndlo Turnc, ' of Junction City, Kansas, were guests 1 Friday of Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Redmond, j T. V. Swcnson, president of the new ' Union State Bank which will open In i North Platto, is In town offering stock in tho now Institution to merchnnta ' nnd others. I The most wonderful b'argalns being offered In children's gingham wash drosses on palo at 98c, $1.39, $1.79, S1.9S and $2.25 nnd up. Tho sale price Is loss than tho cost of tho material. Tho Leader Mercantile Co. J. C. Pennington, father of H. L. Pennington, died suddenly nt Staun ton, Neb., last Friday. Tho deceased was well known here, as he had been with Loypoldt & Pcnnington-ns a trav eling hay buyer and soller. Tho directors of the Chamber of Commerce met Inst evening and ap pointed a committee to solicit funds for band concerts on tho Fourth of July and for weekly open air concerts during tho summer. It Is also pro posed to socuro camping grounds for auto tourists who pass through the city. LEST WE FORGET. Starring Rita Jolivet, international star. Survivor of the 111 Fated S. S. Lusitania. 28,000 People employed in making this Stupendous Produc tion. What Her Eyes have seen Yours Shall see AT THE Sun Theatre Three Days, Commencing July 1st. Prices Matinee 10 and 25 cents. Evenings 15c and 35c including war tax. TKANS-CONTINENTAI, FLIGHT IS POSTPONED WITHOUT DATE When tho trans-continental airplane flight wns llrst proposed and a possible dnto established, Weather Observer Shilling of tho local office, wns di rected to mako night temperature maps dally. Yostexday ho received a lottor stating that ho could discon tinue making tho maps as tho flight hud boon postponed without data. Ho was further advised that in advance of the selection of a futuro date for making'tho flight ho would be ndvlsed and tho making of the maps would bo resumed. Wo people of North Platte can tlioro foro havo poaco of mind for a time nt least and not bo worried for fear that wo would not bo nt tho landing placo when tho piano arrived. ::o;:' Mhlor While Passes Away. A wlro received Saturday announced tho death of Major Whlto nt Palo Alto, Cal., his passing away being due to noute kidney trouble. Mr. nnd Mrs White were ndvlsed by wlro last Thursday night of their son's condi tion, and thoy left for California Fri day morning. When thoy reached Reno, Nevada, thoy wore handed a message telling them of his doath. Major had been a medical student nt tho Loland Stanford University, and was making exceptional progress in his work. Ho wns a very brilliant young man and had boforo him a very bright futuro. Tho Masons recolvcd a messago lato yesterday afternoon stating that tho parents accompanied by tho remains will start east today and aro "expected to reach homo on train No. 20 Friday evening at 5:20 west time. ::o:: You will llnd tho latest In whlto footwear at tho Shoo Market. A luncheon will bo served nt tho Elks' homo noxt Thursday from twelve to ono-thlrty. "SHEPHERD OF THE HILLS" DRAWS ItIG AUDIENCES Harold Boll Wright's fascinating talo "Tho Shepherd of the Hills" open ed Its big two day engagement at tho Keith theatro yostorday to Immense crowds. In tho plcturlzed version of his Ptory Wright prosents it from cover' to cov or, rounding out ono of tho host high class entertainments that Is offered in Amorlcn'8 popular amusement todaj'i the movie. The stage version of tho hook attracted millions to tho theatro. Manager Ralph Holmes, who Is Mr. Wright's personal representative with tho picture, states that according to tho way peoplo aro flocking to tho the atres wherovor tho plcturo is present ed that the plcturo will out-mensuro tho stage production for popularity. Tho story Is too woll known to revlow It from that angle It being a great story of tho out doors ono can readily seo tho plcturo possibilities and Mr Wright has exploited them to a queen's tnsto. It will bo given its last showing tonight. Wanted Olork Wanted A young man ot some experience preferred. Must bo of onorgetlc ambitions. To the right party this will tcrmlndto in a good position. Call on Manager, Tho Leader Mercantile Co. :o::- Doputy Shorlff Chappoll went to Goring last . night to bring back "Chick" Clark who Is wanted "for stealing a ring belonging to A. B. Hoagland. Clark secured tho ring a month or more ago and was finally lo cated at Goring and Jailed. Women's, mlssos' and children's sun bonnets on salo at 47c by Tho Leader Morcantllo Co. Muslin Underwear OPPORTUNITIES AT THE STYLE SHOP LADIES' EXCLUSIVE HIGH GRADE FURNISHINGS For Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday. Ladies' Nansook Teddy Bears, with lace and insertion trimmings at $2.75. Others at $2.75 and up. Lonsdale Night Gowns, full size and 'length, embroidery trimmed at $1.76. Others at $1.75 up to $5.00. Nansook Gowns, large and extra large sizes, in pink or white, tfmcy trijnuned with ribbon, lace and em broidery, at $2.00. Myslin Petticoats with 3 inch embroidery flounce at $1.25. Muslin Petticoats, fine quality, 10 inch flounce, trimmed with lace and embroidery, at $2.75 to $5.00. Extra Large Sizes in Ladies' Nansook Teddy Bears, 44 to 50 sizes. " Extra Large sizes in Satin. Camisoles, 44 to 50. Extra Size Union, Suits, lisle bottoms, silk tops, 40 to 50 sizes. PARIS GREE Why do without it when Gummere Dent still have a ton on hand at the best prices in the county. We-realized the need of it in plenty of time to be prepared to furnish it, and at prices which were set before the scarcity became so great. 1-2 lb 40c l lb 75c 5 lbs, per pound . . ... . Vf, . 70c 14 lbs, par pound .: . .. .'. ...... 65c 28 lbs, per pound 60c 100 lbs, per pound 57c GET IT AT Gummere-Dent Drug Co. NORTH PLATTE, NEB, PHONE 5. Or with the Farmer's Co-Operative A ssociation at Hershey.