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About The North Platte semi-weekly tribune. (North Platte, Neb.) 1895-1922 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 2, 1920)
uihe V 0, NO. lOf 1 THIRTY-FII-TII YEAR. NORTH PLATTE, NEB., JANUARY 2, 1920. 'I? a J1 ants, crook is guaxtkd CHIlilMlKN AM) ALIMONY Mrs. Hedwig C. Crook Tuosday was granted a decree of divorco from Wal ter P. Crook, fornior dentist practicing in Omaha and North Platte, and was awarded tho custody of their children. Elolso, 8 years old, and Phyllis, 5 years old, together with $1,400 ali mony and $200 a month for the main tenance of tho children. The domestic troubles of Mr. and Mrs. Crook first bocamo public when Mrs. Crook filed a petition on August 9 asking for separate maintenance and charging her husband with ex treme cruelty and, improper associ ation with other women. On September 1G a decree was LOCAL AND PERSONAL It-i- Dr. Curry vvciu to Lexington Vn uu'itiing to tt.n.Kic.t church busi ness Don't miss reading tho most im portant salo ad., BLOCK'S January (.'loan Sweep -Salo. Miss Ida Ottensteln will ontertain the Saturday Afternoon Dridgo Club towcrow. Sam Block, of Fremont, spent last Sunday with his brother, H. I. Block and sister, Mrs. Geller. Glen ami Lindloy Bufkin returned to Dti Molnoe this morning nftor a woek's Ti.e" Wilcox's SUGAR 1'JtlCKS lVIIili UK CONTROLLKD DURING 11)20 Washington, Jan. 1. President Wil son has signed Tho McNnry bill con tinuing tho United States sugar equal ization board through 1920. It was announced today at tho AVhlto IIouso that his signature had been attachod beforo midnight last night. Secretary Tumulty, in making the announcement Issued this statement: "Tho president has signed the sugar control bill. The bill confers discre tion on tho prosidont In tho mattor of purchasing sugar from Cuba. It is doubtful whether It will bo practicable i Bake-Rite System of Bakeries 1 PITTtH BREAD V ITS DELICIOUS vsfi from ie owns every fjour Clearing falo continues granted her by Judgo Day and her,,,.i jnnuarv 10th. nL.lal ?,r,dt,;l EX. lleJj Mia. Grace Mooney and P. L. Moon- visit with Mr. and Mrs. V? J for wlso for tho prosidont to oxorclso tho power conferred so far as the pur chase and distribution of sugar la con cerned." Some of tho Cuban sugar has al- ...... .1 1. rs-v.. .in Hrtl.n rirwl n l 1 tltntm 4(3 tin ?i,uuu alimony unu ?aou a monin lor i,,c.,ik. i.ntnrtninmi inut vonlni? ,uml' ucu" i'"-""0 tho Buonort of the children. On Do-icV1'1'?n,m" control over sugar in Cuba n comber 24 she filed an amended peti-1 "lr l" u l' there was last year, and It might tion asking for an absolute divorco. ! , , 4 , , , , theroforo be impossible for tho gov- miiutinnni nitmnnv nmi im-mi lovnsoiKl Dent wont to Litncolti tins rniin'iit now to stou in mid nurcluise monthly, allowance for the malnten- morning to visit fci a couple of days tho sugnr without Increasing tho price ance of the children. The suit was 1" lor 10 resuming ris stuuies in vuu-(o tll0 consumer. Tho bill, however not contested by Mr. Crook. Omaha! Ia 1,1 i('11''4?'3 ,lt 1'J'D.cn;. cotitlnuos tho licensing power also and World Herald. Mr. and Mrs. David Day camo up this power may bo used to assist in ::o:: from Lincoln Tuesday to attend the I controlling tho profiteering among dls- Day-Beelor wedding and visit Davo's tributors. Much Cuban sugar is com narents. Mr. and Mrs. John Day. ling in now and indications are that prices havo reached tnolr poaic aim that there will will bo a tendency for To tho Public The local post of the American Le gion desires to inform the public that! Don't miss reading tho most hn it 13 not their intention at this time, ! portant sale ad., BLOCK'S January or any other time, to send out repre- Clean Sweep Sale, resonatives among tho merchants or 0wlng to tho lllness of patiier Mc the general public asking for favors. I Dnldt tuo marriage of Miss Gonevlove as we are not a charitable organlza-; Jefferg to WIUInm Easton has been tion. We deslro to state that wo havo postponed from New Years day until no affinity with any organization that a fUturo date. pursues such a policy which is for-! ,,. T, ,,' . . ,,., ,, n. n.J Miss Ruth Moody and Miss Mar- American Lesion. ; Buerito Lolb entertained 1 uesday ev Signed Executive Committee, cal Post American Legion. :o::- Lo- ening at tho homo of Mrs. Tatum at a miscellaneous shower compliment ary to Miss Genevieve Jeffers. Will Move Sunday. : If you think of economy don't miss The Platte Valley Bank will move attending tho sale of all sales. Sunday into the neat but temporary Block's January Clean Sweep Sale, building which It has had erected and starting at 1:30 p. m. today; will opon for business therein Mon-' ti10 pioneer Camp Firo girls met day morning. ' with their now guardian, Miss Whelp- The contractors who will remodel ieJ Tuesday evening at the the home the entire ground lloor of the Odd of Dorothy Elder. Plans for tho fu Fellows' building, for tho bank will ture wero discussed begin the work Monday morning, and. , M Frank Larson return- expect to have the building ready for d u , mornl to thelr home in occupancy within n nety days. J Grand Island affer a short visit with Wo menu wlmt wi snvs OXK.FlF.Tlf Mrs Andy Pcliurmann. Mrs. Larson TO ONE-HALF off tho reirulnr nricos aa formerly Mrs. Dclanoy, a teacher on our entire stock. the North I'Jatto schools. KOWARDS-IIEYXOLNS CO. EVKRYTHING JJAIUCALLY RE Henry Ford and Edsel Ford an- OUCEH ONE-FIFTH TO ONE-HALF nounco tho distribution of an eight OF REGULAR PKICES. million dollar bonus to their 80,000 j Mr. and Mrs. Alex Meston, of Scotts employes of all branches. Employes liluff 'v.'Sre In town yesterday .enrouto who receive a minimum pay of $G.OO homo from Hastings. Mr. Meston a day will receive ?50, and skilled j lias disposed of his interests in Scotts workers who have boon with the com- Bluff and ha and family will soon go pany for five years and receive ajto California to make their home, wage of $10.80 a day will receive $270 1 - EDWARDS-REYNOLDS CO. of tho bonus. v. .ir nut to hoII. sell, sell merv Dough nuts G irrniTiiinnriTninniTTTrTiriTiii.nl tiiUii un.i nr,) niiimmii 1 , m vn ,ni i BAKE-RITE Cream iveii Away ALICE BRADY IN "Marie, Ltd" Last time. Also the comedy, "A VILLAGE VENUS" Crystal, Tonight. Keith, Tonight. Gladys Brockwell IN Broken Commandments A mighty interesting story of the Red wood country. Sennett Comedy Among Those Present with Ford Sterling. iliing in our sloro nt one-fifth (o one half nYf. You cannot afford to look lsewh're. EDWARDS-REYNOLDS CO. The membors of the Christian church held a handkerchief shower and fare well party in the church parlors Wed nesday evening complimentary to MIsh Efcio Wilson, who loaves soon to at tend a business college at Grand Is land. You can afford that new coat or suit now if you buy it at Wilcox's Clearing Sale. In the wrestling match at tho fire men's hall yescterday afternoon be tween Bobby Bylund of this city and Fred Glass of Denver, Bylund won two straight falls, the first In twenty five minutes and the second in eight minutes, tho be3t very interesting one prices to fall In the next few weeks. North Pintle Man .Harried James G. DeWItt, manager of the Shoe Market in this city, was married last Monday afternoon at Independ ence, Mo., to Miss Mary Mildred zick the daughter of a leading banker of that city. Following tho ceremony Mr. and Mrs. DeWItt left on a wedding trip and will arrive In North Tlatte within the next few days. ::o:: EDWARDS-REYNOLDS CO. now offer unrestricted choice of entire stock ot, one-llfth to ono'hnlf off of reg ular prices. The greatest money sav ing event ever held In North Plntte. . :o;; First Presbyterian Church Tho pastor desires to announco to the members that thero will bo com munion and reception of members at 11 o'clock Sunday morning. Preaching at 7: DO p. m. Sunday school at 10 a m. It is desired to have nil the mem bers present. ::o:: Ladies, you can bby beautiful high grade hats for less than tho price of cheap ones at Wilcox s Clearance sale Mr.and Mrs. .Cody Boal, of Greeley Col., are visiting relatlY.es andfrlends In town, coming here to attend the Day-Beeler wedding. ::o:; Australia's Pride In Warships, The commonwealth is proud of Its wnrshlps and particularly of its bat tle cruiser which saved Sydney and Melbourne from bombardment at the nuilir.mk of the war. The Australian Arts club has shown Its pride In a prac tical way by presenting a selection of paintings, drawings and etililngs to the ward room of II. M. A. S. Aus tralia. All the gifts wero the work of members of the club, which includ ed some of the leading artists of the commonwealth. In return. Commo dore Punuiresq entertained the com mittee of the club at luncheon on the battle cruiser, which has been sta tioned In Farm cove, Sydney harbor. since Its return from the North sea. He Felt Shop Worn. "Sav, boss," appealed a dusky dough- ii.fint in a recuneratlon lios- While Bylund proved much mx Sliwbono came his way. wrestler, tho match proved a i,wlmt yo- m.i0n yo' keepln' me heah Crystal Theatre Saturday and Monday. TOM MOORE IN "The Gay Lord Quex" Tom takes tho fair sex "on high." He Is tho earless lord once more and this time lio's moro careless than ever. Tho Gay Lord Quex is the gayost tiling you havo seen for many a day. Also tho comedy A VILLAGE VENUS. Shoes boucht now at Wilcox's Clearance sale will save you money Miss Dulcio FraUer, Student Army NurshiR Corps, who was transferred from Camp Pouge, Iowa, to Lottor- man General Hospital, Presidio, of San Francisco. July 1st, 1919, enter ed Lane Hospital, San Francisco January 1st. Miss Fratf-r is ono of a class of twenty chosen for efficiency and high grades. SENSATIONAL! Yes, Indeed, this is the most sensational salo over pulled off in North Platte. Think of buying irnmls NOW at one-fifth to one-half ofl of prices that arc uaseu on tne whole sale prires ot six months ago. Sioux Lookout Chaptor of the D. A. R. will meet with Mrs. W. 11. Cramer, 519 west Fifth streot, January 5th, at 30, with Mrs. Cramer, Mrs. Bonner and Miss Thclma Frater as hostesses. Election of delegates to continental congress and stato conferonce. Pay ment of dues. Roll call geneoiogicai cleanincs. A full atendanco is do- slred. Don't miss reading tho most Im portant salo ad., BLOCK'S January Clean Sweep Sale. Expenses Low In Australia. It is hard to Imagine In this coun try, but. according to Mark Sheldon, Australian trade representative, his country Is in a class by Itself, so far as the cost of living Is concerned. Living costs have Increased hut ,10 per cent, and a four-ronm cottage rents for from $U0 to a month. Thero Is no I. W. W. ami employers ami labor unions are fun ed by luw to arbitrate. Thero Is no new tax to pay the war debt, and the country has throo crops of whoRt to put on the innrkot, ac cording to Mr. Sheldon. . Soldlor are paid $10 a week by the governmont un- Ml ti.ej si-rure Jobs. f,,- (i smivenlr?"- Washtngton. -Stars and Stripes. at market Wanted Liberty bonds price. Louis Llpshltz. AT THE SON THEM FRIDAy Fools and there Money WITH EN NY WILKEN ALSO 2 REEL WESTERN Evidense and the Law SATURDAY Embarrassment oE Riches WITH LILLIAN WALKER ALSO GALE HENRY IN The Slavey MONDAY Winchester Women WITH ALICE JOYCE AND 15th Chapter, Elmo the Mighty. At the Opening ot the NEW MITE Ufa f :"BakeIn-Site-DayIiie," Sanitary, Automatic 'A akery v. V. 1st "Door West of the McDonald Bank. 4 SATURDAY, JANUARY 3d, 1920. t I ,JU". A Sack of Doughuts with every Purchase ?1 1 A HERE will-'b6:rio doughnuts' s6MrTo morrow a I the opening of the beautiiul new "bake-in-site-daylite," sanitary, auto matic Bake-Rite Bakery. Every doughnut we can make will be given away: With every purchase made tomorrow we will give a sack ol delicious Bake-Rite Cream doughnuts- while the 200 dozen lasts made in our big window right before your eyes. Limit, one sack to a customer. BAKE-RITE Bread Fresh Every Hour Watch Every Operation From the Nixing to the Baking Every house wife in North Platte ought to visit this "spotless clean", model, new hakery tomorrow and try some of our de licious hrcad, rolls, cookies, etc., and see for herself why these "Bake-in-Site" Bake-Rite Bakeries are creating such a sensation in every part of the globe. 1st Door West of McDonald Bank. Partial List of the Famous BAKE-RITE Products WHITE BREAD RYE BREAD RAISIN BREAD GRAHAM BREAD LAX O'BRAN BREAD NUT BREAD PAN ROLLS RAISIN ROLLS COFFEE CAKES ARKER HOUSE ROLLS, SWEET ROLLS OF VARIOUS KINDS AND DOUGHNUTS Bake-Rite System of Bakeries j BtTTCR BREAD it's ctuciousl Afresh" from ifiv ovens every fiour '