THIRTY-FIFTH YEAR.
NOUTII PLATTE, NEB., DECEMBER 16, 1919.
No. 97
ltKSTKICTIONS OX BUSINESS
houses akk im:movei.
The federal fuel administrator hav-l
Ing removed the restrictions governing
the opening and closing of business
houses, schools, churches, etc., there
fore all business houses, churches,
place of amusement, etc., In North
Platte may rcsumo their normal con
dition. The attitude of our citizens during
tho time In which the fuel committee
has had charge of the distribution of
coal Is worthy of highest commodatlon,
na is also tho co-operation of tho busi
ness men, although the restrictions
wore somowhat unequally placed.
"Window advertising light should
still be discontinued until our light
plant Is assured of a liberal supply of
coal
Machinery for New Bnkcry
The machinery for tho now bakery
which Clms. Llerk will open in the
Waltomath building on Sixth street
arrived yesterday and will bo placed
in position as soon as a man arrlvos
from the fnctory. Tho system to bo
Installed is knonu as tho "Bako-Rlto,"
n revovllng gas reatcd oven In plain
view of the public, as is also tho bread
mixer, tho doughnut machine and tho
bread testing case. All tho apparatus
Is white enameled and will present a
handsomo appearanco whon placed In
position. Tho bakory. will bo in charge
of an experienced workman who
conies from tho east.
Mr. Llerk hopes to havo tho bakery
in operation boforo Christmas
STOCK 11AKS DESTROYED
T.WO MEN llUltNED
One of tho largo stock barns at tho
stato farm was destroyed by flro Sat
urday, morning, and two of tho em
ployes badly burned. Tho flro was
tho result of tho explosion of a gaso
Hno tank which In somo way becamo
ignited whon tho two men, Wosloy
ICoroy and Paul Thomson, attempted to
thaw out a carburator of n gas
engine. Tho burning gasollno
scattered Its flames over qulto an
is serious. Thomson, who was re
cently married to Miss Dorryborry,
was badly burned, but not so seriously
as Corey. Tho burning fluid set flro
to tho barn, and soon got boyond con
trol of tho avnllablo moans to sub
duo tho flames. Threo head of cattle
and other contents of tho barn were
New Grocery Store OpenH Soon.
The new crocery storo In the Wal
' i, !,.. ,niM,ft temath building on Sixth street which lost.
and are deserving of tho thanks of the, We have a 32d degree Masonic
entlro community for tho honest ami) T.. n ' chnrm that any man would bo delight-
Impartial discharge of an arduous
duty. To their foresight and wisdom
fuel was received and suffering avert
ed. They will continue to act until all
restrictions are removed. Wo also
wish to thank tho U. P. Ry. officials
for their help In diverting coal to us
during tho time of our greatest need,
and to tho coal dealers for the help in
distributing tho same.
Tho strike has ended, the miners
are at work, but It will be somo little
time yet boforo wo got our usual sup
ply of coal. Let us all, therefore,
practice as far as possible the saving
of light and fuel hmtil this time
oomos. A. P. STREITZ, Mayor.
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Hcnutiful Silk Neckwear.
Wonderful assortment In Xmns box
es. ' 75c to $3.00.
HARRY SAMUELSON,
Men's and Boys' Outfitter.
ed with. C. M. Austin
Mrs. M. E. Watts returned the latter
part of last week from a visit In east
ern Nebraska and Iowa.
If you nro looking for a prosont for
rush Is over and will give his tlmo to"hlm," savo worry and tlmo by trying
the store. Mr. Stack Is an experienced i first at Edwards-Reynolds Co. 96-4
tures were placed in position last week
and yesterday a forco was opening
and shelving the goods. Mr. McGov
crn will relinquish his position at tho
nostofflco as soon as the Christmas
crocery salesman, having been employ
od In times past with local concerns.
Mr. McGovern Is well vorsed In mer
chandising lines, and tho new estab
lishment will bo In chargo of two
thorough going young men.
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Motor gloves for "him" many dif
ferent stylos. Edwards Reynolds
Co. OG-4
Mrs. E. F. Soeberger entertained tho
Tuesday afternoon bridge club yes
terday afternoon.
Special "Western Maid" face pow
der 75c a box at tho Stylo Shop,
Tho school board at Sutherland In
stalled oil burners In tho school build
lng last week and re-opened school
Monday.
a 17 jowel movement left A watch
that any man will like, thin model.
Dixon, the jeweler.
C. C. Clark, of Maxwell, who sub
mitted to an operation at tho Mayo
Bros, hospital, Is repoted to bo in a
critical condition
Jlcdovcrn Pleads Not (Sillily.
Edward McOovorn, charged with
robbing The Hub storo on tho night of
December Gth, waB arraigned In court
yostorday, pleaded not guilty and his
honrlng set for Docombor 18th. Ms
Govern had been omployed In Tho Hub
for several weeks, and whon tho thoft
wns committed suspicion attached to
him. Ho told ono of tho proprietors
that after leaving tho storo Saturday
night ho went to a pool hall and play
ed soveral games' with a man named
Williams, that tho latter asked him to
stop out doors In order to speak to
him, and when thoy woro out Wil
liams held a gun to his face and asked
him where the monoy at Tho Hub had
been placed for tho night. Fearing
Williams would shoot him, ho lndl
catcd whore the monoy might be
found. This flshy story had a ten
dency to furthpr fasten suspicion on
McGovom and his arrost followed.
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LOCAL AX1 PERSONAL
Mrs. Alex Drown entertained Co. C
of tho A. R. C. lost week at her homo.
Dr. W. T. Prltchard attended tho
stnto votorlnary mooting at Lincoln
last week.
J. CvTodd. of Dextor. Iowa, Is vis
iting at tho home of his alstor, Mrs.
F. N. Buchanan.
L. T. Greono has filed a pottlon In
tho district court asking for a dlvorco
from his wife Mlnnlo V. Greono.
Charging cruel treatment, Anna
Fedorhoot filed a petition yesterday
for dlvorco from her husband Martin
Fodorhoof.
Kearney failed to name a fuel com
mittee whon notified and as a penalty
tho restrictions on coal will not bo
lifted In Mint city for sovoral dnys lo
come.
Twin bnbles woro born last week to
Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Carklns, of Wallace,
but lived but a short tlmo. Mrs Car-
Stores Observe Lonirer Hours.
Beginning yesterday tho ban on short uinB in n French wnr bride who came
business hours wns lifted and tho
North Platto stores opened at olght
o'clock in tho morning and until
Christmas will remain opon until nine
o'clock in tho evening. Kooping opon
after six in tho ovonlng for ton dayB
prior to Christmas has been a long
established rule with the local mer
chants. ::o::
Begin Cutting Ire.
The Ice harvest at the U. P. lako
east of town started Sunday, ten cars
being tho output of tho first day and n
much larger production yostorday
when additional monworo secured. Tho
Ice Is. sixteen or clghtcon Inches thiol
back with hor husband last summer.
Mrs Roy Mohlmann and Mrs. Albort
Lane entertained at a threo course
breakfast at tho Oasis yesterday morn
ing complimentary to Miss Myrtle
Beolor. Covers woro laid for olghteen.
Tho tables woro profusely decorated
with cut flowers.
The Barbers' union held nn election
last ovonlng with tho following re
sult: Henry Sprung prosldont, John
Bcal vlce-presldont, R. L. Cantlln soc
rotary and treasurer, Algot Audorson
recording secretary and J. E. Solby
guide, An nppllcant was ndmttod In
to tho union.
Tho mombors of tho Catholic choir
Former North I'lntto Boy Killed.
Tho remains of Elmer Baggott, who
was killed In Donvor lust Thursday
whon ho was run down by nn auto,
wero brought to this city Saturday and
tho fnuoral hold from tho Baptist
church Sunday nftornoon. Tho de
ceased, who was a stopson of Thds.
Baggott. a former resident of tho city,
was onrouto homo from school nno
while- crossing tho street had stopped
to allow nn auto io pass, and stopped.
In front of another canCfomlng frourhn
opposite direction. Ho was so badly
Injured that ho died two hours aftet
tho accident. Ho was olovon yoars old.
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Three Curs of Coal Per Day.
During tho past fow days three car
loads of coal per day havo boon turned
over to tho local committee. This ,
qunntlty dally tnkos euro of tho do
main! vory nicely and permits tho com
mltteo to allow a ton at u time to tho
heavier consuinors and 1000 pounds,
to tho smaller consumers. Up to this"
morning nothing had boon heard as to
tho discharge of tho local fuol com
mittee and how long It is to bo con
tinued In servlco is a mattor of con-
jectlon.
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No Moro "Hooking On."
Notice Is heroby glvon that tho prac-.
ttco of boys and girls hooking jonilojl
nutombllos must coaso at onccy anaX
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lowing this practice
a. c. mecomber;
Chlof of P6l.ce.1 -
nnrt nf nxenllnnt niinHtv. Tim harvest.
Diamonds loose and set any stylo; . while-It lasts, will glvo employment to and their friends woro entortalncd at
can, please you for that Christmas gift, a inrgo numuor or men.
Austin's. Dixon & Son, Sight Specialists,
STORE OPEN EVENINGS TILL 9 P. M. UNTIL XMAS.
tilKOwrlr EL
SHIRTS AS
'NECKWEAR
AS
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NOTHING CAN EQUAL THEM
GIFTS MEN APPRECIATE
For Christmas selection we offer
wonderful assortment of
MEN'S SILK SHIRTS
in fancy and plain colors silk crepe,
as well as an exceptional value in
white tub silk, specially Q QK
priced at iJdiUJ
Our stock of shirts in madras, novelty
cloths and fine silks is unusually
complete and offers fullest value at
each price, from $11.50 to $17.50
MEN'S PURE SILK NECKWEAR
65c to $5.00
You will find it a real pleasure to make
selections here. Handsome silks in
shapes which "tie up" right, colors and
patterns which our experience has
taught us men prefer.
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THE STORE OF PRACTICAL GIFTS.
CHRISTMAS SUGGESTIONS
From Your "Man's Stcfee." ,
MEN'S RATH ROBES
all colors, fancy patterns
' $0.50 to $20.00
MEN'S SLIPPERS
leather and felt
$1.50 to $3.50
MEN'S AUTO GLOVES
lined or unlined '
$2.50 to $20.00
HOLEPROOF HOSIERY
Makes the most ' acceptable gift
man or iroiiian.
for
MEN'S FUR GLOVES
extra large cuffs
$5.85.
MEN'S PURE LINEN H'D'K'FS
fine quality
50c to $1.25
MEN'S FIBRE SILK MUFFLERS
knitted style, fringe ends
$1.95 to $5.00
MEN'S LISLE HOSE
reinforced heels and toes
40c Pair
MEN'S' SMOKING JACKETS
beautiful patterns and colors
$8.50 to $17.50
MEN'S SWEATERS
in all styles and colors
$2.50 to $15.00
MEN'S DRESS GLOVES
silk lined or unlined
$1.50 to $5.00
BOYS' JERSEY SWEATERS
combination color
$1.75 to $G.50
MEN'S INITIAL HANDKERCHIEFS
all styles initials '
25c to 50c
MEN'S SUSPENDERS
in holiday boxes
75c to $1.50
MEN'S LEATHER BELTS
sterling silver initial buckles
$2.00
MEN'S FIBRE SILK HOSE
plain and fancy patterns
75c Pair
LADIES' SILK HOSE
all the new shades
$1.75 to $4.00
LADIES HANDKERCHIEFS
ladies boxed handkerchiefs, with em
broidered corners, 3 in, a box
50c a Box
MAIL ORDERS PROMPTLY AND
CAREFULLY FILLED.
The
IIRSGHFELD
Co.
THE STORE OF PRACTICAL GOODS FOR
MEN AND YOUNG MEN.
DEWEY STREET AT SIXTH
PHONE 118.
I tho homo of Lorotta Murphy last ov-
oning complimentary to Miss Blanche
Fonda. The ovenlng was spent in play
ing llvo hundred nftor which an olab
orato lunch was served. In behalf of
tho choir MIbb Joslo O'Haro presented
Miss Fonda with a beautiful cut glass
plate.
Co. C of tho canteen service met at
tho homo of their captnln Mrs. Calllo
Davidson, Tuesday, tho 10th, and pre
sented her with an afghan, knitted by
membors of this company. Mrs. W. II
LoDloyt mado tho presentation and by
ono of her witty, over ready storlos,
oxtended Chrlstmns greetings nnd good
wishes from tho company to their
much estepmed captain.
Miss Graco Moonoy was hostess yes
terday aftortfoon at a miscellaneous
shower for Mss Fonda, Decorations
woro In pink and white with pink
rrRij iiml n. . linnntfiill v dnooratod
TChristi&fitroe VllIch offorcd Its bur
I'don of packagos to tho brldo-to-bo.
Brldgo was tho order of the afternoon.
Tho public library has returned to
the old hours and la now opoti after
noons nnd evenings.
Wntch Dixon's Window.
Mrs. J. E. Evans, assisted by.Mrs.
Annie Church, entertained the mem
bers of Canteen Co. B at a five o'clock
dlnnor Saturday evening. The table
was very, prettily decorated. Mrs.
Evans proposed a toast to tho absent
membors, Mrs. Field and Mrs. Hoxlo
nnd Mrs. Church to Mrs. Gantt and
Mrs, Patterson who woro soon to
leave on visits. All members "drank
from tho samo cunteon" a contoen
that was carried In oversens sorvlco
by Rev. Mackintosh.
The last hopo of tho "wots" vanished
yesterday when tho United States su
premo court uphold wnr tlmo prohibi
tion as constitutional. Tho voto was
unanimous. This means that millions
of gallons of whisky,, estmated to bo
worth a billion dollars, will bo a par
tial or total loss and that tho govern
ment will lose no less than four hun
dred nnd forty million dollars In reve
nues. Their only hopo Is to havo war
officially declared to an end boforo
January 1C, whon tho national prohi
bition law goes into offect.
Hirschfold's, the storo of practical
gifts for mon. 04-G.
The plethora of showors, breakfasts, i
dinners and suppers given compli-t
montnry to threo of our swooteat and
best girls who uro to becomo brides
within tho noxt two weeks are well
merited, but why not glvo somo con
sldorntlon to tho young men into
whoso caro thoso Kirls aro soon to bo
committed? Perhaps tho boys aro not
entitled to a fifty-fifty division of tho
honors, but certainly a ono to three
division would not bo out of place.
Stand up for tho young men who must
buy tho dressos when tho woddhig
gowns becomo ipasso.
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Business Is Good, Thank You.
Tho storo with XmaH spirit and
Good Values.
IIAIIIIY SAMUELSON,
Men's and Boys' Outfitter.
Announcement
Tho Woat End Grocery nt 1003 west"
Fourth street, Is now opon with a very
nlco lino of now groceries. It will,
ploaso us to havo you call but plaso lis
moro to havo you buy. No profiteering
ust fair prices. A. T. YOST. Prop.
Phono Black 957. 97-2
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A Cordova purso for her Xmas.
aw
Dixon, tho Jowolor.
Crystal, Thurs. & Fri.
"The Manx Man"
From Hall Caine's S,tgjy
OLIVE THOMAS
IN
"Upstairs
and
Down"
From collur to garret a laugh on.
every stop. Sho had ovorybody guoss
Ing a houseful of pop.
Crstal Theatre
Tonight & Tomorrow.
Keith, Tonight.
Last Showing.
D. W, GRIFFITH'S
great picture;
"True Heart Susie"
The Story of a plain Girl.
THEDA BARA
IS
"La Belle Russe"
David Belasco's famous stage play.
The greatest production in the, screen career of Theda Bara. A
story in which u brave woman risks all to save her son's heritage
ADULTS 30c
Children 15c
Weith Theatre, Wednesday and Thursday.