Scliool Watches
for Boys and Girls.
One of (lie lessons school should
touch the appreciation of the tuliie of
time nnil promptness. 'Die lesson ulll
he learned more ulckly and effective
ly If the student has a dependable
watch. This ought to bo pnrt of the
equipment of every hoy or girl In high
school or college.
You will ilnd at Clinton's a splendid
watch for your son or daughter. A
plrl should bate a bracelet natch. We
have many pretty, accurate moiicis ni
moderate nrlces.
In men's watches wo have a large
stock to choose from, at prices not
too much to pay for a hoy's time
piece.
C. S. CLINTON,
JEWELER AJTO OPTICIAN.
At the Sign of tho Big King.
"Mr.-Smr Mrs. 'GuJ, Popojoy loft TRUANCY AMI CITKFKW HIS-
Saturday for Chicago where thoy will CUSSED BY WELFARE BOARD
spend a coupla of weoks buying stock
for tho Styl Shop. i At a meeting or tno uoaro or puo-
m. ,i iiv.rrfn,. iaf . o wolfnre hold In the public library
urdny for Buffalo, Jf, Y., -vrhard Mr
on, Friday evening, among tho many
r" ?. other things brought to the attontlon
?nvinM if International Qf th hQd VMho firge ntnount of
Convention Of harbors. trm.nv M.nt wn nrxnllml !.i ntir tuU,.
When In North Platto stop at the 11c schools last year despite the effort
New Hotol I'alaco and Cafo. You will of tho teachers and truant offlcors
bo treated well. 58tf of tho school.
m- n n tnrv ..(..inin It was learned that In many casern
an afSrLn Too today com- mt were Investigated boys and girls
Hrnontnrv Lr Lt Mr VnZ Shielded 111 tholr Violation Of Olir
n Z,lll g 0 MnckIer-( scj100j ,aWH by the parents rathor than
nan, 01 umnna. glvJns the,r 1)o,p corrcct tho troublo
Mr. and Mrs. Julius I'Uer and daugh- . The board whose duties run along
tor Mnymo will leavo shortly for a the line of truant officer Is enxlous to
month's visit In Chicago, Now York bo of tho greatest possible help to
bring about a remedy. To this end n
committee was appointed from the
Sale!
nnd other eastern cltlos
Sight Specialists Dixon & Son.
board to confer with the school au-
MIss Mario Strickland, of Caspor, thorlties In regard to tho matter this
DR. 0. II. CRESSLER,
Graduate Dentist
Oflice over th McDonald
Sut Bunk.
LOCAL AND PERSONAL
Sight Specialists Dixon & Son.
Harris Stuart has accepted a po
sition In tho Dixon Jewelry store.
Miss Pearl Hunter has accepted a
position at tho Austin jewery store.
Miss Gladys Bush is spending this
week in Grand Island visiting rela
Uvea.
Mrs. D. A. IlusBcll and daughter Mar-
Jorio spent tho latter part of last week
in Omaha.
Miss Elziabcth AVelr of Grand Is
land, Is Bpendlng several days with
Miss Clara Sorenscn.
"Wanted Liberty bonds at market
price. Louis Lipsbitz.
Mr. and Mrs. Win. Vance, of Nor
folk, nro tho guests of Mr. and Mrs. J.
It. Odoll this week.
Miss Florcnco Gougli has resigned
her position at Tho Leader in order to
resumo her school work.
Consult Dixon & Son, Eyesight
Specialists
Misses Anna and Josle O'Hnro re
turned Friday from a six weeks stay
In Denver nnd Eatos Park.
William Crook returned Saturday
from Omaha, whero ho had spent tho
past week transacting business.
Mrs II. Hlrschfold and chlldron re
turned Sunday from n, three wcokB
Btay at Glcnwood Springs, Col.
Tomntoos for Salo at 2005 east 4th
8treot. Phono Bed 732. G5-5
Miss Maudo Warrington returned
today from Lexington whero sho
spent tho week end with relatives.
Mrs. Albert Abel returned Saturday
from Denver whero sho had been vis
ing relatives for somo tlmo past.
Miss Viola Oleson arrived Friday
from Fremont to rcBumc her duties
b principal of tho Lincoln school.
Dr. H. 0. Urock. Dentist. X-Bay
Diagnosis. Boynolds Bldg. Phono 148
Miss Attrill returned .Saturday to
' her homo In St. Joo aftor a ton days'
visit with her Bister Mrs. B. O. Mack
intosh, Miss Georglna McKay wont to
Hastings Sunday whero she will at
tend tho Prodbyterlan college this
winter.
Mrs, Thomas Mackiernnn and lit
tle daughtor, of Omaha, havo been
guoBts at tho C. B, Morey home for
several days.
Wyo., is visiting Miss Clara Morcor
for several days whllo enroute to
Chicago to attend school.
Miss Margaret Taylor returned
Sunday to her home In Denver after
a week's visit horo with her aunt,
Mrs. Howard McMichael.
Mrs. Cash Austin nnd daughter Bet
ty returned Friday from Matloy,
Minn., whero thoy had been spending
a month with relatives. i
There is nothing that will holp your
boy or girl in school more than a good
Tcmpoint Fountain Pen. DIXON, The
Jeweler.
Dr. Morrill. Dentrtst. Office over
Wilcox Department Store.
Austin Bedell and Kenneth Whalen
loft the lattor part of last week for
Omaha whero they will resumo their
studies at Crelghton college
Emmet Shumway, of tho train dis
patching force, loft tho latter part of
last week for Bocky Ford, where ho
will spend a two weeks' vacation.
Mrs. Fred Perrett entertained nt a
dinner party; Thursday evening, the
occasion being Mr. Perrltt's birthday.
Covers wcro laid for fourteen.
Ladles, do you like silk slippers?
Mrs. Lcfflngwoll did. The pair she
bought started all tho trouble in the
Btory, "Mrs. Lofflngwell's Boots,"
showing at tho Crystal tonight nnd to
morrow.
Mnko sure that tho Cordova trade
mark Is stamped in your new pocket
book, as tho Cordova Co. has a way of
tunning which Insure8 the wearing
(lualitlos of their goods. Dixon has
tho exclusive agency for Lincoln
county.
Mr. and Mrs. J. I. Smith will leavo
tomorrow for Danvillo, 111., whero
thoy will spend a month vlltlng rel
atives and frionds in that old home
town. Enroute they will spend somo
time at Excelsior Sprlnga, Mo.
Mr and Mrs. T. C Patterson and
daughtor Edith will return homo next
week from Bochestcr, Minn., whero
they have been staying for threo
months. Mr. Patterson Is reported to
bo getting along nicely.
SAVE THE MIDDLEMAN'S" PBOFIT
by ordering your woolen goods dl
rcct from tho woolen mllh. Sco my
samples. Phone 4G Hotel Palace. D
A. Frcedman, agent for tho Logan
Knitting Factory, Logan, Utah
Wr.C, Colo, who recently sold his
farm' In tho valley, left yesterday for
Excelsior Springs whero ho will tako
treatment for rhoumatlBin, with which
ho has been afflicted for somo tlmo.
Ho expects to stay at tho springs until
cured, no mnttqr how long It takes
I havo lust received a report from
tho Custer county Dodgo car dealer
that at tho Custor county fair, in their
stock car race, a stock Dodgo car won
from the field, including a Hudson
speedster. Power, speed and endur
nnco nro known qualities of tho
Dodgo. Havo you ordered yours yet?
J. V. BOMIGH, Dealer.
Soo 'Clinton & Son'
about your Eyo troublos
satisfaction every time
Sign of tho BlgBlng,
WHEN HEALTH SEEMS
BEYOND YOUR REACH
Huultli Talk No. 21 Jiy
DRS STATES
THE CHIROPRACTORS
There is a limit to which home,
medical or sanitarium treatment
can go in tho restoration of health
which is reached when tho cause is lack of align
ment of tho joints of the spine.
ThiB lack of alignment causes nerve pressure
which may bo tho cause of any trouble physical
or mental. Spinal adjustments
havo brough back tho health when
tho combined power of money,
lovo of homo folks, medicine and
Banltarum Bclenco have failed.
- FREE "When tho cause is in
the spine only tho spinal adjust
ment can restore normal nerve
activity and health. Consultation
is free.
i
DRS. STATES & STATES
Tho T. S. C. Chiroprnctors.
Building nnd Loan Building
NortJi Tlntte, ,4 - Nournskn.
SAVED FROM
SANITARIUM
"I suffered a mon
tal collapse. My
physician, a special
ist in nervous dis
eases of national
roputntlon, said un
less .mental Scoutrol
roturhed I 'would
havo to go to a san
otarlum. "I tried Bplnal
ndjustntonta. Tho
improvement was
great. My physician
recommended that
thoy bo continued.
Ho frankly ndblttcd
ho hnd roached tho
limit of his science
Today my mind is
clear and my health
bottor than In
yoars."
Sworn Statement
Ask About Case
No. 30.
year. All woll-meanlng citizens ought
to bo sufficiently Interested to lend
their assistance.
Another thing that was taken under
consideration was tho nmost entire
Ignoring of tho curfew lnws of the city
and investigation shows that thoro
nro a lot of boys and girls that are al
lowed to run tho streets nnd public
places nt almost all hours of the night.
Wo have had enses in our criminal
court the last few months that prove
this practlco to bo very dangerous, and
that, too, Is largely due to slackness
with which parents look aftor their
children. Thoro were cases in which
young girls of fifteen wero allowed to
bo out with young mon a great deal
older than themselves till two or
threo o'clock in tho morning with tho
parents exercising no concern what
ever. If tho parent falls to do their
duty by tho children whnt chanco oa
earth has tho child got. Tho destiny
of tho avcrngo child Is marked out in
tho homo life, bo let tho father and
mother beware. Whon the curfew
sounds all children around tho ages
of 12 to 17 ought to bo at homo in
place of on tho streets unless they arc
accompanied by their parents or have
a mighty good excuse.
These cases will receive tho atten
tion of tho board of public welfare and
ought to bo supported by every, one
vho Is interested in boys and girls.
J. H. VAN CLEAVE.
WANTED' FOB SALE
Residences and vacant lots on west
Fifth. Fourth Third nnd Sceond
streets. Jl. is a. AUK3UY.
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Obituary.
Sldnoy Ephrlam Tlmmorman was
born In Jefferson county, N. Y., on
tho 2d day of March, 1847, and depart
cd this life at tho homo of his daugh
ter, Mrs. Earl Payne, on Sunday morn
ing, August 31, 1919, at tho ago of 72
years, 5 months and 29 days. Mr
Tlmmorman had been suck but two
daya beforo his death.
When about 18 years of ago, he en
listed as a member of Co. 8, 9th 111
cavalry and served for eighteen months
of tho civil war. Ho was a mcmbor of
Old Abo Post No. G3, G. A. It., of Su
perior. Nebraska.
Oa May 4th, 1871, ho was united In
marrlago to Sarah Catherine Shuck to
which union was born five children,
but two of whom aro living today.
Those who mourn his loss, besides his
many friends, nro his wife, ono son,
Albert E. Tlmmorman and one
daughter, Mrs. E. B. Payne, both of
this city, and ono ndopted daughter,
Mrs. Gcorgle Gilbert, of Stella, Neb.
For tho past twelve years Mr. Tim
merman was a faithful member of tho
Lutheran church. Th3 funeral ser
vlco was hold at tho Epjlscopal church
on Wednesday Inst, his pastor, Bov. C:
Franklin Koch, officiating. Inter
ment was mndo In tho cemetery at
Superior, Nebraska.
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Public Library Notes.
. Tho game laws for 1919 aro now oh
Mo at tho public library.
Mrs. Biddings donated a valuable
collection of roforenco books to tho
library. Tho lltoraturo section wns
especially enlarged by those helpful
books.
Teachers magazines may be obtain
ed at tho library.
Patrons aro requested to return nil
over duo books boforo Saturday, Sop-
tomber 13.
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Extend Thanks.
Wo thus publicly express our thanks
to tho Durbln Garage, Hondy & Oglor
and tho Bulck Garago for the kindness
oxtonded to us In loaning ub trucks for
lloat purposos In tho Labor Day pa
rade BOILEBMAKEBS' UNION.
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Sam Hemphill loft Sunday night for
Kearney, whero ho has accepted a po
sition on tho Hub.
Mario Sargent, of Ohoyonnc. Is
spondlng several days with Miss Clara
Young, whllo enrouto to Omaha whore
sho will enter school.
For Salo or Trade Ono section of
land eighteen miles north of North
Platto for salo or will trado for North
Platto or small farm closo in. M. II.
Kaolbor, BIgnoll, Nob. CC-4
Land and Live Stock Auction
On account of old ago and not being able to get help, I will sell (he following property, located 17
miles northeast of North Platte, Neb., and 10 miles southwest of Stapleton, better known as the
(lid Itiii Ross Ranch, on
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1919,
Commencing at 10 a. in. sharp, the following described property:
1040 ACRES OF DEEDED LAND
AH of section 21-1G-29, W& NE',i and NWU section 28-1C-29, NV4 section 22-1G-29, and about 640 acres of
school lnnd. lease to exolre In about five years. Good 6 rocm house 30x30 ft.; good frame barn will hold 10 head of
horses, hay mow will hold about 8 tons of hay. shed largo onouga for about 40 head of cattle; good granory will hold
about 1800 bushels grain, good corn crib for 1000 bushels of corn. Several other outbuildings; extra good water
supply consisting of 3 wells, each with wind mill, cistern, nnd tank; 30 acres fenced hog tight. All of tho laud is
fenced and cross-fenced except 1C0 acres. 185 acres of the deeded Is under cultivation, also 107 acres of tho school
section Is under cultivation, both have good crops on this year. This land that Is under cultivation is a little sandy
with a good clay sub-soil, more can bo broke. Tho rest is all number ono good grazing land which wil cut about 180
tons of hay besides running 200 head of cattle in tho summor time. 1 miles from school; on tho Stapleton dally
tua.Il route, and telonhone.
TERMS OF LAND: 10 per cent cash on day of salo; 40 nor cent in cash on March 1. 1920: 50 Der cent In noto
nnd mortgage secured by real estate purchased, dated March 1. 1920. Davable on or before 10 years after date 'with
0 ter cent interest payable annually. For further information address Col Ed Klerig. North Platto. Neb., box 412.
51 HEAD OF CATTLE
7 head young milch cows coming fresh; 18 steers coming 2 years old; 25 head of heifers com
ing 2 years old; 1 high grade Poll Durham Bull, coming 2 years old.
26 HEAD OF HORSES
I brown mare, with foal. 7 years old, weight 1350 lbs., and broke; 1 gray gelding, 6 years old,
weight 1350 lbs., broke; 1 span gray geldings, 3 years old, weight 2200 lbs., broke; 1 brown geld
ing 4 years old, weight 1200 lbs., broke; brown gelding 3 years old, weight 1200 lbs.; - span buck
skin mares with colts at side. 6 and 7 years old. weight 2000 lbs.; 10 three year old mares with
foal, average weight 1100 lbs.; 8 head of gelding colts ranging in age from 1 to 2 years old; 1
Black Registered French uratt colt, with papers.a years old.
32 HEAD OF HOGS
4 head of sows with pig; 19 head of stock hogs, weight about 150 pounds: 10 head of shoats,
weight about 40 pounds.
FARM MACHINERY
Set of Concord harness nearly new, truck wagon, new hay rack and gears, new S foot McCor
mick binder, new hay stacker, never been used, now Dain hay sweep, 2 new 6 foot Deering mow
ers, new 12 foot Deering hay rake, new 2 row go-devil, 2 new Badger cultivators, 2-row -go-devil
in good shape, potato .digger, in good shape, press drill, new Prim Rose cream separator.
FREE LUNCH AT ELEVEN O'CLOCK.
TEltMS ON LIVE STOCK All sums over $20.00 cash; above that sum 8 months time will
be given at 10 per cent interest.
WM. J. BICKLEY, Owner.
COL. ED laERIG, Auctioneer.
KAY C. LANGFOHI), Clerk.
First Nntloual llnnk, North Platte, Neb.
BHMWWHBEHUMUU
Keith Theatre
Wednesday & Thursday.
EVELYN NESBIT
-IN
"MY LITTLE SISTER"
Based on tho novel by Elizabeth Rob-
Ins. A story that deals with n prob
lem that confronts every mother nnd
father.
County Fair Jtnces.
,Tho horse races to bo given during
the county fair will consist of six trot
ting, four pacing and seven running,
tho latter including a reley race for
thoroughbreds. The entries for theso
races aro largo In number nnd this
featuro of tho fair promises to bo bet
ter than ever before.
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Card of Thanks.
To tho many friends who assisted
us during tho illness and death of our
beloved husband and father, Sidney
E. Tlmmorman, and to all thqso who
sent floral tributes wo wish to ex
pross our slnccro heartfelt apprecia
tion. We nlso thank those who as
sisted with tho music at the funeral
service,
MRS. SIDNEY TIMMEP.MAN,
mi. and MRS. E. D. PAYNE.
A. E. TIMMERMAN and FAMILY,
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Tho Royal Neighbors will hold their
regular meeting at tho K. P. hall to
morrow afternoon.
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No Hunting or Trespassing.
Will bo permitted on my land ten
miles west of North Platte. I mean
this and violators will be dealt with
according to law.
G8-4p FRANK HENEICA.
GUARANTEED NOT TO BREAK
FOR A REAL AUCTIONEER,
l'liono nt My Expense.
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R. I. SHAPPELL,
Sutherland. Nebraska
Mrs. C. C. Wiley, of Hershoy, visited
friends in town Saturday.
L. T. Smiley, of Sheridan Lake, Col.,
transacted business in town Saturday.
Try tho Rexall first.
Dick Baker, of Stapleton, was in
town yesterday looking after business
matters.
Wanted Two boys with wheels, one
over 1G. Apply Western Union Tele
graph Co. G8-3
Miss Minnio Sudman spent Saturday
with friends in town.
Mrs. F. A. O'Donnell, of Sutherland,
visited friends in town Saturday.
Carl F. Greenwood and Amos
Thompson, of Wellfleet, spent Satur
day with friends in town.
Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Dedmore, Mr.
and Mrs. Bob Philips attended tho ball
game and bucking contest at Maxwell
Sunday.
HAY
We Buy and
Obtain our Prices.
THE HARRINGTON MER. CO.
Sell I
Legal Notice.
Eber II. Smith, Claud C. Smith, Exa
Hazo Smith, Lots One and Two in
Block 7 of Ponnlston's Addition to tho
City of North Platto, Nebraska, and
all persons claiming any interest of
any kind in said real estate or any
part thereof defendants, will tako no
tlco that on tho Gth day of Soptembor,
1010, Alice O. Coo, plaintiff, filed lr
petition in tho District Court of Lin
coln County, Nebraska, against said
defondants, tho object and prayer of
which aro to obtain a decrco of said
Court quieting and confirming said
plaintiff's tito to tho above described
real estato and to onjoln ouch nnd all
of Bald defondants and all persons
claiming any interest of any kind in
said promises from assorting any in
terost htoroln ndvorso to said plaintiff.
You and each of you are required to
answer said petition on or boforo tho
20th day of Octobor, 1919.
ALICE O. COLE.
EflSIJT 1 Plaintiff.
By Hoagland & Hoagland nnd Carr, I
Her Attorneys. 9o3
PUBLIC SALE!
Tho undersigned will offer nt Public Salo at his farm ten miles south
Mst of North Platte, on
Wednesday, September 17, '19,
Commencing at 12 o'clock noon, the following property to-wit:
SEVENTEEN HEAD OF CATTLE
Consisting of 10 milk cows, ono fresh cow with calf by side all tho
others now giving milk; 5 yearling steers; 2 spring calves.
NINE HEAD OF HORSES
Consisting of 1 bay team G and 8 years old, weight 2,000; 1 sorrel
iom we)ght 1800, 9 and 12 years old; 1 gray horse 7 years old, weight
1300; 1 black horso 10 yoars old; 1 bay mare, 10 years old 1 bav
years old; 1 bay, 1 year old, "
FARM MACHINERY
1 buggy, Mitchell wagon, Deering 8 foot binder, 2 two-row ma
chines, ono-horso disc drill, hoo drill, wagon with box, 2 two-row ono
now, 2 listers, Deering mower, sot of work harness, DoLaval cream' son
arator, Old Trusty Incubator, 1G5 egg size, hay in stack, set of slnclo
hnrnoss and many othor articles too numerous to mention.
FJtEE LUNCH AT NOON.
TEltMS OF SALE $25 nnd under cash; sums over $25 olx months
tlmo will bo given on bankablo paper, bearing 10 per cent interest
from dato of salo. No proporty to bo removed until settled for
S. R. ZIMMERMAN, Owner.
COL. ED KIERIG, Auctioneer. F. C. PIELSTICKER, Clerk.