LOCAL AND 1VEKS0NAL
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The charming thing about making Christmas and New
Year s gifts is that it makes everybody happy-both those who
receive and those who GIVE.
The moment you enter our store, you will say, "Here's
where I'll buy my presents," because you will be charmed by
the beautiful gift goods we display.
We have inexpensive as well as costly gifts. Gome in.
CLINTON, The Jeweler.
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Sign of the Big Ring.
BUSINESS POINTERS
A Dixon diamond this Xmas.
Packard and Bond Pianos at Walker
Music Co.
A big Inn of Infants' Wear. B. T.
Tramp & Sons.
Turkoys, geese and chickens for
Sale. Phono 780F11. 98-2
- Electric toaster, percolators and
chaffing dishes, Clinton, the Jewelor.
Wo deliver fresh meat with grocery
orders Dick Steggeman, phono 212. tf
Motor gloves for "him" many dif
ferent styles. Edwards Reynolds
Co. 9G-4
Special Home cured bacon 35c per
pound. Brodbeck's Meat Market. tf
Shop early, Dixon, the jeweler.
For Rent Garage at 514 east Third
.street. See Prank Herrod. 98-2
Make these long winter evenings
shorter with a Brunswick. Walter
Muslp Co..- - ''
If y,ou are looking for a present for
"him," save worry and time by trying
first at Edwards-Reynolds Co. 9G-4
Have you seen those beautiful bags
at Wilcox's.
Boudior lamps, very neat and pret
ty, $6.50 to $15.00, Clinton, the jeweler.
NELSON BUYS TIZElt'S
INTEREST IN LEADER
A contract was entered into this
week whereby John E. Nelson buys
the interest of Julius Pizor in the
Leader Mercantile Co, Tho formal
transfer will bo made on or before
April 1st.
Mr. Pizer disposes of his stock in
the company by reason of his varied
outside interests which are becoming
greater all the time.
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Beautiful Silk Neckwear.
Wonderful assortment in Xmas box
es. 75c to $3.00.
HARRY SAMUELSON,
Men's and' Boys' Outfitter.
Coal Is i'lcntlfiil.
The fuel committoo reports plenty
of coal this week and applicants are
being furnished with all they ask. Yes
terday, two cars of coal and two of
coke wore unloaded In tho bins of
dealers, JLtho demand pot being suffi-,
cient tb' warrant holding tho fuel In
tho cars and the possible payment of
car demurrage.
The mild weather this week has
made a noticeable decrease in the
applications for coal.
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You Can't beat a bicycle for Xmas.
John H. Null, GOG Locust. 89tf
! Wnltor D. Clark, assistant cashier
j of tho Omaha National Bank, was tho
guest of Frank L. Mooney yesterday.
A dancing party will bo hold at tho
Elks' homo this ovonlng to which all
Elks and tholr ladles aro invited.
Fino box stationery, $1.50 to $10.00
Clinton, tho Jewelor.
It is not too late to ordor magazines
for Christmas presents or for your
porsonal reading. Mrs. F. G. Rector,
phono 537. D8-1
Lost Wednesday, a $5 bill between
Rush's storo and postoffico. Finder
return to 318 Locust street and ro
ceivo rownrd.
Mrs. Ida Bioth, who has been visit
ing her daughter Mrs. W. C. Hodshire,
will leave next week for her homo in
Los Angeles,lT ,t
A soasonablo reminder, something
real nico for a real nlco girl, you'll
find so many different articles at Tho
Leadr Mcorcantilo Co.
Mrs. Evorett McCraw will bo hostess
this ovonlng at a miscellaneous show
er to her sister, Miss Margaret Glen
son. Ladies' coats, suits and dresses nt
sale prices at Wilcox's.
For Sale Two largo brood sows,
two gasollno engines, ono 2 horse,
other Vz horse. Phono Black 843, or
call 1009 west Tenth.
Miss Elsie Dolph left Wednesday
for Kearney whore sho will visit her
sistor Fern for n week. Tho latter Is
teaching the model school at tho State
Normal.
Miss Helen Aldcn will arrive to
morrow from Lincoln to spond tho
Christmas vacation with her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Aldcn.
Twelve or fifteen boys and girls who
aro attending tho state university will
arrive homo Sunday to spend tho
Christmas vacation.
Mrs. Frame, of Hershey, spent Wed
nesday, with frionds in town.
Merchants report good business
since tlite weather moderated. Tho
evening trade is showing up fine. The
purchasers aro buying a better class
of goods than customary.
' Brighton sleeping garments for the
whole family at Wilcox's.
Victor Beck has purchased tho An
derson property at 414 west Second
tho sale having been made through
tho H. & S. Agency. Somo time in the
future Mr. Beck proposes to erect an
apartment houso on the site.
Lost Little dog, color white and
yellow; last seen at Bird wood station.'
Notify E. N. Ogier, reward. 98-2
Come to the Keith Mopday and
Tuesday, and see Marguerite Clark
demonstrate tho difficulties which bo
sot a pretty girl who tries to bo a man
hater. You'll lovo her, just as the
hero did. j
A remarkable offering of hats for
merly priced up to $15.00, for $5.00,
Saturday, December 20th, ono day on
ly. Villa Whlttaker, Block's second
floor. I
Silk Petticoats make desirable gifts.
There is a beautiful lino to select from
at Wilcox's.
McCracken's Bulletin
Final Christmas Member.
With the resumption of regular business hours business has surpassed
all expectations. Our large stock of useful and practical gifts are moving
rapidly and we urge you to shop at once while the assortment is yet
large.
A combination Hot Water
Bottle makes a most accep
table gift. Winter is before
us and a Hot Water Bottle
at night is very comfortable.
$2.50, $3, $3.50 and $4.50
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CSAFETY-SEALEP)
FOUNTAIN PEN
The reason checks are written with
a pencil and made easy for the check
raiser is that pen and ink are not
handy. Have a Parker Fountain Pen
and be always ready to protect your
checks. Self filling and nonbreakable.
A Happy Christmas thought.
2.50 to $10.00.
Safety Razors are among
the useful Christmas Gifts
Auto Strap Razors are
sold on 30 days trial.
The only sell stroping
razor on the market, $5.
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Whitman's Chocolates
need no introduction.
Thev are the result of
years experience in
candy making. We
are getting a fresh
supply each few days
and a box of candy
puts the finishing touch
to the Christmas festivities.
Service
that
Serves
McCracken Drug Company.
Family Druggist.
Phone
Number
8.
HOTEL McCABE BUILDING.
NORTH PLATTE.
GIVE USEFUL GIFT
hefe ngv6r was, i lime wlien the smaller luxuries oi-,'
dress were as much sought after as today. So in t .
choosing your gifts you are sure to please either mail
or woman with something nice to wear.
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Wo Have
Sweaters
Hath Holies
Auto Itobes
Neckties
Shirts
Umbrellas
Auto Gloves
Dress Gloves
Night, shirts
Pajamas
Caps
aiufflcrs
Handkerchiefs
Cuff Buttons
Suit eases
Traveling bags,
Over shoes
Wo have
Fancy Combs
Neckwear
Leather Hags
Velvet Hags
Finger Purses
Silk Underwear
Silk Hosiery
Kiinonas
Silk Waists
Umbrellas
Handkerchiefs
' llutli Italics
Fancy Slippers
Flue Shoes
Silk Petticoats
Negligees
Sweaters
Uiillinery
U For IjeHouse s
We have
Luco Curtalim
Table linens
Dresser scarfs
Portions
Drapery goods
Window skudos
Japanese lmh sets
Pillows
Itlaitkets
Comforters
For The Kiddies
Hath Itoues
Dresses i
Sweaters
Caps
Gloves
Leggings
Also the bqst stock in North Platte of Dry Goods and
Ready-to-Wear to choose from. We will be glad to
extend to you any service we can.
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Wilcox Department Store,
LOCAL AND PERSONAL
Mr. and Mrs. Andy Hnsonyagcr
camo up from Overton Wednesday
for a short visit with tho lattor's
mother, Mrs. Young. Mr. and Mrs.
Hasenyagor have sold their farm near
Overton and aro enrouto to California
to mako tholr homo.
Tho bust way to bo happy is to '
mako somo ono elso happy. Buy a'
usoful gift for your wlfo or sweet-'
heart. Nlco furs, silk klmonas, prot-,
ty ' wnl at, and many other practical
gifts you'll llnd at Tho Leader Mer
cantile Co.
Miss Mary, Schllontz entertained
twenty young peoplo Wednesday ov-
onlng, tho occasion bolng tho twonti-'
oth birth anniversary of hor brother.
Harry. Tho evening was spont in
playing gamoB and at midnight an
elaborate lunch was served.
Wo can make Immediate delivery i
now on Chandler touring car and road
ster. Prlco raises on Now Years day,
so got in early If you want to pave,
this raise. J. V. ROMIGH, Dealor.
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Mrs. E. N. McCabo was hostess Wed
nesday, ovonlng at a beautifully ap
pointed linen shower complimentary
to Miss Blanche Fonda. After an ov
onlng of bridge and music an olabor-
ato two courso lunch was served.
Tablo decorations woro forns and red
roses with daisy-lady place cards. I
Don't wait for January. Sale prices I
aro now on all women's and misses'
suits and coats, at a discount of 20 to
40 per cent below rogular prices, sav
ing you from $5.00 to $35.00 on any
garment you select at Tho Leador
Morcatllo Co.
If tho recommendations of Attorney
Gonoral Palmer is carried into effect,
North Platto will havo a fair price"
committee which will examine into
tho buying and selling iprico of all
commodities and especially in food
stuffs. This committee will bo backed
by thq United States district attor
ney. Tho plan is a good ono. If wo
aro being "held up" it should bo
stopped; if wo aro not, it will put to
sleep many storicB thnt reflects upon
tho integrity of merchants.
Many Useful Glflfor the Ileal Boy.
Hockey caps, shoos, macklnaws,
suits, ovorcoats, very moderately
priced.
HARRY SAMUELSON,
Men's and Boys' Outflttor,
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I!pIHcnpnl Church Christum Services
Children's oxorclsos and Xmas tree
Wednesday ovonlng, 7 p. m.
Holy Communion at midnight, Xmas
ovo.
Holy communion on Xmas Day at
9 a. m.
At tho midnight communion special
music, clfants and carols, will bo
sung by tho choir, undor tho direction
of Mrs. Schrlvor.
R. O. MACKINTOSH, Hector.
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Mako it a Dixon Xmas.
IHvlno Services at Episcopal Church.
Holy communion in tho church 8
a. in.
Church school and blblo class 9:45
a. in.
Morning prayer and sermon in tho
church 11 a. in.
Church school north side chapol 3
p. m.
No ovonlng sorvlco until tho first
Sunday in January.
R. O. MACKINTOSH, Rector.
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Christian Church
Blblo school at 0:45 a. in.
Preaching at 11:00 a. m., subject,
"Tho Moaning of Christmas."
In tho evening the blblo school will
prosont a Christmas program in har
mony with tho spirit of tho white
Christmas. In addition to tho gifts of
self, sorvlco and substanco from tho
bible Bchool, a silver offering will bo
taken.
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Baptist Church.
10:30 church and Sunday school.
C:30 B. Y. P. U.
7:30 ovonlng worship with Bpcclal
Christmas music by tho choir.
Dr. Murphy, of tho Bongnl-Orlssa
field, medical, oducationul, industrial
and evangelistic pioneor, will bo with
us all day, and his wondorful story of
social and religious, economic and ed
ucational progress In tho populous
Bcngal-Orlssa Hold. At night Dr.
Murphy will show a splendid set of
storcopticon views showlnc the hnn.ii.
uos or inula, tho difficulties of tho
Hold and tho wondorful nroirrosR
mado.
Our Christmas ontortnlnmnnt will lm
hold on Tuesday evening, December 23.
tho public is invited to all of thosn
services. A. C. HULL. Pastor.
BUSINESS POINTERS
Watch IHxon'fl Window. (
Big discounts on suits and "coatB at
E. T. Tramp & Sons. j
Electric tablo lamps $7.50 to $30.00,
Clinton, tho 'Jeweler.
Piano lamps, $22.50 to $35.00, Clin
ton, tho Jowolor.
Dr. Denton's uloctplng garments for
childon. E. T. Tramp & Sons.
Tablo No. 3, gifts $2.00 and up at
at tho Styjo Sho.
Thoso nlco woolen drosses for chil
dren, at Wilcox's, would mako a dan
dy Christmas present.
Ukalolo for Christmas. Come In and
soo them. Walkor Music Co.
Crystal, Sat. & Hon.
TOM MOORE
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"Heartsease"
Love's Bweet song at twilight. A story
of full hopes and ompty pockets and
thrugh It all tho ono and only Tom
through it all tho ono and only Tom
Will Open Saturday
The New Grocery Store of McGovern &
Stack will be open for business Saturday, Dec
ember 20th, in the Waltemath Building on East
'6th, Street formerly occupied by the American
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Resturant. Their policy will be strictly cash
business with free delivery. Phone No. 80 and
&ive them a trial.
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