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About The North Platte semi-weekly tribune. (North Platte, Neb.) 1895-1922 | View Entire Issue (March 26, 1920)
on Cite VCJ f $vV4 THIRTY-SIXTH YEAR. NORTH PLATTE, NEB., MARCH 26, 1920. No. 22 0. II. EVEKLY APPOINTED . M'ON PAULING SENTENCED HIGHWAY COJOIISSIONKit., TO NINETY-NINE YEAHS. At tho mooting of tho county com missioners Monday 0. II. Eyorly, of Horslioy, wns appointed county high way commissioner tho appointment being continued by tho stato highway commissioner. Tho dutlcB of com missioner Eyerly will bo tho general supervision of all roads and bridges in tho county, and as thoro aro ovor 1400 miles of roadways in tho county, olght river bridges and numerous small bridgos, it can be said that he has hold of a real job. In the supervlson of the Stato and fedoral aid roads, Commissioner Eyerly will act In conjunction with deputy state engineer Cochran and on other roads he will make his reports direct to tho county commissioners. Commissioner Eyerly has been in town for several days getting maps and data on all roads and bridges in tho county and otherwlso familiariz ing himself with tho duties which it will bo his to perform. Tho work of commissioner will keep him Ujjsy all tho time and ho will need do much driving in covering the territory. Tho selection of Mr. Eyorly who did not seek tho position is a mqsl oxcollent ono. He has been a resi dent of Horshoy for moro than a quarter of a contury, whero for many years ho followed farming and later engaged in business in tho village. Ho is a level headed man, courteous, straight as a string and will play no favorites . t:o:: A Cordial Invitation Is Extended to You to See the Complete SPUING SHOWING of Madge Evans , H ATS for Little Ladies We are happy to be the exclusive agency in this city for Madge Evans Hats. Thoir youthful charm and qual ity of material, trimming and tailoring together with their extremely moder ate prices make them universal fav orites. VILLA WHITTAK.ER ::o:: Every Live Town Must Have a Live Chamber of Commerce Hut This can not be , accomplished "Unless Every Live Citizen is a Member of the Chamber of Commerce. Aro You Dead or Alive? Kor Sale Simplicity Incubator, al most new. Phono Red 173. 321 So. Dewey. 21-2 Leon Darling, colored, who on tho night of September 23, 1919, shot and killed Conductor Robert Massey, of Omaha, on wost Sixth street ,In this city, pleaded guilty to homicide boforo Judgo Grimes In tho district court Tuesday night and was sontonccd to ninety-nine years -in tho penitentiary. The fact that Darling waived trial and pleaded guilty boforo tho Judgo gave , him an opportunity, to oscapo tho death penalty, a penalty that can be Imposed only by a jury before whom anyone charged with wilful and ma licious murder is tried. Darling, who had been confined in I the penitentiary at Lincoln for safe 1 keeping since tho day following the 'crime, was taken from Lincoln to Mc- Cook ovor tho Hurllngton by Sheriff Salisbury and County Attorney Keofe, and brought over from McCook to this city in nu auto, arriving here Tues day after dark. Judgo Grimes was in formed of the arrival and going to tho court house had tho accused brought before him in open court and In the presenco of tho court oftlcors and wit nesses tho information was read to Darling. Asked as to whether guilty or not guilty Darling pleaded guilty to homicide and Judgo Grimes ex plained to him tho penalty of the crime. Tho court accoptod the plea of guilty and sentenced the acci" to ninety-nine years In tho peniten tiary and to pay the costs of prosecu tion. Darling unaffectedly accepted the sentence, following which ho was tak en to jail where he remained until a midnight train when ho was taken back to tho penitentiary, tho entire trip from and to Lincoln consuming but little ovor twenty-four hours. Upon arrival at McCook Darling was taken to jail for an hour, and before being admitted was searched for matches, as on a former occasion a prisoner had set' tire to bed clothing. This search resulted In finding a table knife filed down to a dagger shape on Darling's person. As he was hand cuffed during -the entire trip, he had no chance to use tho dagger had ho been so disposed. How ho managed to secret tho knifo and make the dagger is not known, and Is it some what unusual to allow a prisoner to leavo tho penitentiary without being searched. ::o:: To correct many, rumors to tho effect that tho prico of Dodge Brothers cars have raised to $1400 and $1500, I wish to state that all Dodge open models aro still $1225. F. O. B. North Platte. J. V. Romigh, Dealer. Nobby Tailored Suits and Cont now ready for your inspection at The Leader Mor. Co Keith Theatre Monday. IN MOLLY AND I" Crystal Theatre, Saturday. wm. s. HART IN "Square Deal Sanderson9' On the square, but bad as ever when he is aroused. They get him red under the collar when they mistreat a helpless girl and then he wraps the infernal regions around their ears. Comedy NAUGHTY LIONS AND WILD MEN. Matinee- Adults 20c. Children 10c. Evening Adults 25c. Children 10c. SPECIAL FOR SATURDAY, MARCH 27th Swift's Premium Hams 35c per lb. Weights from 14 lbs. to 16 lbs. McGOVERN & STACK Twentieth Century Club Meeting. The rogular mooting of tho Twen tieth Century Club was hold at tho at tractive now homo of Mrs. "W. J, Tiloy, with Mrs. W. Q. Harbold and Mrs. Robort Dlckoy assisting hos tesses. Mrs. Gilfoylo conducted tho singing and tho solos by Mrs. Conley and Miss Caryl Pennington added much to tho ploasuro of tho aftor noon program. Tho club ordered flvo wolghlng and measuring scales for tho public schools of North Platte. Tho club will co-oporato with tho Cham-' ber of Commerce and tho city officials In the Clean Up Campaign April 19th, and ward chairmen were appointed to make a canvass of tho needs along this lino. The Cainptlro movement was endorsed by tho club and those resolutions wore ordered printed in tho city paper. Tho program of tho afternoon wns conducted by Mrs. Mornn assisted by Mrs. Blalock and Mrs. Sklnnor, the topic being "Music as a llolp In Amer icanization." Those were strong papers that deserve repetition in any organization wher Americanization is emphasized. The afternoon pro gram closed with dainty refreshments served by the hostesses. Mrs. C. P. Sponcor, Press Cor. ::o:: Four Renl Simps. We submit horewith four pieces of city property which wo know to bo wonderful bargains at tho presont prices and which can all bo bought on exceptionally good terms: 14 South Ash. S rooms strictly modern, $4900.00. 15 South Ash. Tho same descrip tion in 14 South Ash. Both of these properties stand side by side. Thoy are about six years old, have cast fronts, nice lawns, trees and side walk. Can be bought for $4900.00 each . 715 West 7th. Story and one-half excellent condition, nico lawn and trees, water and lights. Full size lot. Prico $2900.00. 921 East 2nd. Five room, electric lights only. Big barn. Lot 80x190. Side walk and a bargain at $2500.00. $1000.00 cash, balance on payments. Anyone interested in the above properties aro advised to take it up with tho II. & S. Agency immediate ly. ::o:: The Episcopal ladies will hold a food exchange at the Derryborry & Forbes store tomorrow. Now Blouses in all thoir dainty beauty aro now sjiown in our Blouso Shop. Mjrs;. Cantlih and Mrs. Kline In charge at The Leader Mer. Co. Tho Cody Boal property at 314 wost Front street was sol this week to Der ryborry & Forbes. Tho consideration was $2,700. The sale was mado by the II. & S. Agency. Adolpli Wondt readied his eighty third birthday yesterday nnd a gath ering of tho children, grand children and great grand children was hold. The children present wore Mrs Jos. Spies, Mrs. Fred Wendoborn, Mrs. D. M. Hogsott and Mrs. II. S. Johnston of this city and Mrs. Prod Welngand Of Omaha. There were also in at tendance grand children and great grand children. On the nicely doc orated tablo was a cake containing eighty-three candles. A few desirable second-hand Fords at Uio right price. Come in an seo us at once. Hoiiiiy-Oirler Aitlo Company. E. W. Crossgrovo, of Farnam, the well known breeder of short horn cattle, is in town tolay attending the sale of the West Nobraska Stock Ass n. It is a peculiar co-incident that thirty-five years ago today Mr. Cross grove arrived In North Platte and made a homestead entry on land which now forms part of his ranch. Tom Fort steered him to tho U. S. land offieo nnd Judgo Cirimos as reglstor received his tiling. I. 0. 0. I' Nollco. Colfax Encampment No. 2.'J I. 0. 0. F. will confer flic Patriarchal degree on a class of candidates tonight. T. UVY SWOPi:, Scribe. AT THE THEATRE. MONDAY Regular Admsssion ALBERT E. SMITH PRESENTS ALICE JOYCE - in "The Vengeance of Durand" Addaptod from Box Beach's Poworful Story by Mr. and Mrs. George Ran dolph Chester. Directed by Tom Torrlss. A Vitigraph Special. Tho Cast: Mary Durand Beatrice Durand Phone Free Delivery VISITINU HOTAMAKS INSTITUTE THE arOHTH PLATTE CLUU. With sploudld speeches, tolling of tho advantages of a Rotary Club to a city In which such exist, and tho ploasuro that comes from a member ship, and thoso speeches intorspcrscd with Rotary songs of good fellowship, tho North Platto Rotary Club was in situtcd at tho Masonic hall Tuesday evening with a momborshlp of twen-ty-flvo. Tho hall wns handsomely decorated with Rotary colors and potted plants, and two Rotary wheels revolved; on tho spokes of the larger wheel wore painted the names of Nebraska towns having dubs, on tho spokes of tho smaller wheel were tho names of the members of tho North Platte club. The institution of the club was con ducted by Dnn Morris, president of tho Kearney Club, assisted by other Ro t'nrlnns from Kearney, Grand Inland and Hastings, in all about thirty visit ing members. Tho visitors arrived in a special car attached to train No. 7, and as tho train was hold at tho froight house by blocked tracks, thoy dismounted there and woro met by tho local committee. Headed by a twelve plcco band which tho Kearney Club hnd brought with thorn, a procession of visitors and local members was formed and a march mado to tho hall. Following a six courso dinner, with Dan Morris of Kcarnoy presiding as toastmaster and institutional oftlcor, addresses woro made by Mr. Morris, Dr. J. V. Beightol of Hastings, Wra, Suhr of Grand Island, A. C. Kllllan of Kearney and F. L. Moonoy, and Harry Dixon of this city, after which tho fol lowing officers of tho North Platte club were Installed: F. L. Moonoy president. L. C. Carroll vlco-presl-doht, N. E. Buckley socretnry, W. J. O'Connor treasurer and R. D. Blrgo sargoant-at-arms . During tho evening tho Kearnoy or chestra rendered popular music nnd song aftor song was sung. In tho formation of Rotary Clubs ono member from each lino of busi ness Is selected, and lator two or three nov members are taken In each month. These clubs work In har mony with tho chamber of commorce anil other civic organizations and pay considerable attention to developing tho Boy Scout movement. A,mong tho objects of a Rotary club aro: To promoto the recognition of tho worthiness of all legitimate occupa tloifBrfmd to dignify tho occupation of each member as affording an oppor tunity to servo society. To encourage high ethical stand ards in business and professions. To increase tho efficiency of each member by tho exchange of ideas and buslnes methods. To stimulate the deslro of eacli member to bo of service to his. fol lowmon and society In general. To promote the scientlzing of ac quaintance as an opportunity for ser vice and an aid to success. To quicken the ijiterest of each member In tho public welfare of his community, and to cooporato with otliors in its civic, social, commercial and industrial development. Tho North Platto Club will meet Monday afternoon of each week for luncheon nt which civic and other matters will be discussed. Thoro will also bo hold ono evening mooting each month . ::o: Hole-proof Now Fashioned Holsory of High quality. See them nt tho Hose counter with Mrs. Garrison in charge at Tho Leader Mer. Co. Miss Margaret Cooney went to Overton this morning to spend tho day with frlonds. At Henry Durrand--. Tom Frarnklln Thoophlle Annum! LaFarge ("apt. Trouvler---TnUiv Livlm'ton -LICI! JOYCE G. V. Seyftertitz Paroy Marmot JlBrUurt Pattee .WiUtaro Dechtel Eugene Strons Mark Snilili me o TODAY jno. Cumberland in "The Gay Old Dog" SATURDAY Sylvia Hrean and Robl. Gordon IN "My Husband's Other Wife" ALSO '2 Reel MacSennelt Comedy MONDAY Alice Joyce UNIVERSITY WEEK ENTERTAINMENTS Jlnrch 20th, UOIh and .'list. Annual road lour of the University of IN'cbrnslin players, (o appear in North PlaUo for tho first I hue Good lulct In iip.to.dnlo plays, playlets, with music ami dancing I. .Holiday Evening, Franklin Audi. lorlum-Tlie Cornlmsker Concert Co., admission fit) Cents '2 Tuesday evening, Kollh Theatre 1' of N Road Show, admission $1A" il Wednesday cveiilui;. Kelih Then- tro "M Pays to Advertise". Regu lar and full production under rojnlty from Colin & Harris. Admission $M Buy Season Tickets now- three shows for $2 ."() Tickets on sale at N'yall ad (Sum-mere-Dent Drug Stores mass&mgasBm Crystal, Tonight. Last Showing PAULINE FREDERICK IN (I Bonds of Love" as a picture it's alive; It's appropri ate; what moro can you ask? Also Animal Comedy Naughty Lions and Bad Men 1'ino rarciit-Teaclipr Electing. A crowd that taxed tho soatirig cap acity of tho mooting room In tho Jef ferson school attended tho Paront Toachor Association "Wednesday night and onjoyod an extra good program. Tho foaturo of tho ovonlng was a do bato on tho subject "Hosolvod that tho fathor should sharo oqual responsi bility with the mothor in tho educa tion of tho chlldron." S. M. Soudor and Mrs. 'Wilson maintained tho af firmative and Guy Swopo and Mrs. Httsack argued for tho nogatlvo. Tho judges wero Moasrs. Shumnn and Tucker and Mrs. Novlllo. Thoy brot In a unanimous vordlct for tho noga-' tlvo. Community singing, a talk by Sunt . Tout, a drill by tho pupils of Miss Graham's room and nnnounco- , montB of the Clean-up campaign by Mrs. Dickey and others completed tho program. Another ovonlng moot ing Is planned for tho future Many now mombora woro added to tho roll. C. AUSTIN for' that April diamond. Crystal, Monday. That wonderful uicture "Stolen Orders" If ',ou saw It onco you will want to seo it again. If you havon't Boon it, you can't possibly miss It. SENNETT COMEDY The Village Smithy. IN Vengeance of Durrant ALSO i ()tli ('liaplcr '-Hound and Carfred"i With the world's largest production of any quality car, Dodge Brothers would be unable to keep up with, the present: yeais large(doniand if they made twice as many cars as they now do. More than '10,000 people have signed orders and given their deposits with their Respective dealers for delivery of Dodge cars, as soon as delivery is possible. This list is being added to daily. A' friendly word of warning may help you to get your Dodge car earlier and possibly at the pres ent prices. Deliveries will only bo made in order of receipt-of your signed order. J. V. ROMIGH, Dealer Farmefs To win lily Attention! Tractor, Noted for stability, Service, power, fuel economy and general dependability. Is now being demonstrated Daily on the Old Lincoln Highway just south of the South River Bridge. Under the auspices of ED GALVIN, Local Agent, , Mr. Johnston of the Field Service Department of the factory assisted by Mr. E. R. Harrington, Sales man is here nnd is prepared to extend every courtesy.
