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About The North Platte semi-weekly tribune. (North Platte, Neb.) 1895-1922 | View Entire Issue (April 11, 1922)
lorth TUESDAY and FRIDAY THIRTY-EIGHTH YEAR. NORTH PLATTE, NEBRASKA, APRIL 11, 1922. NO. 27. SHORT STORIES OF PEOPLE AND TIGS ITEMS OF INTEREST ABOUT . HE CENT IIAITENINGS IN THIS 1 C03OIUNITY Tho total vote cast kor mcmbors of Uie board of education at the last election was 2,490. Sinco each person "voted for two members of the board it makes only 1,215 voters. This Is about ono-feurth of the actual num ber of voters in the city. Chas. J. Killian, director of tho High School Cadet Band says that for the first time ho had all tho mem bers of tho band in full uniform at one time when thoy paraded tho street Friday afternoon just aftqrl having tho band picturo taken. There were fifty-four boys in lino and they mado a fine sight. "William Byrne, known as "Paf Byrne, was taken into county court yesterday ad plead guilty to a charge of assault with Intent to do great bod ily harm and was bound over to the district court. Ho is tho man who attempted vo drive B. Jaeger from his home last week because of a tempor ary infatuation for Mrs. Jaeger, who had been kind to him in a spell of sickness. Perry Sltton was in North Platto last week. Ho was on his way to Kansas City whoro ho will start on a three months trip over the Santa Fo railroad to Los Angeles. He will study tfho eating house system of the Santa Fo, making frequent stops at tl'o Fred Harvey hotels and dining rooms. The knowledge gained through this inspection will bo used in perfect in the hotel and dining room service of tho Union Pacific. LOCAL ATTORNEY SUIIFMSKS HIS EMENDS 111' QUIET MAltltlAUE William E. Shuman of this city and Miss B. Floronco Erlas of Denver were married at Colorado Springs last Saturday noon by Rev. Samuol Garman of tho First Presbyterian church of that city. Mr. and Mrs. Shuman aro spending a few days at Broadmoor after which they will go to Kansas City for n short visit. Mrs. Shuman is a former, Omaha girl, having graduated from tho Oma ha high school. Later sho attended Northwestern University where sho specialized in dramatic art. Mr. Shu man has boon a resident . of North Platto for a number of years nnd is one of tho leading attorneys of Lin coln county. Ho is actlvo in church and civic affairs hero and has a large numbor of friends. Mr. nnd Mrs. Shuman will return to North Platto after their wedding trip and will make this their homo. Tho Trlbuno extonds its best wishes to Mr. and Mrs. Shuman for a long and happy married Ufa with most of it spent in North Platto and Lincoln county. CHURGHES TO HAVE SPECIAL SERVICES MEETINGS TO IJK HELD DURING THE WEKK lMtECEEDIXG EASTER ROTARY DIRECTORS ELECT NEW OFFICERS FOR COMING YEAR An ordlnanco wns panBed at tho city council meeting Tuesday evening dividing tho city into three districts for the convenience of the water de partment. By tho now arrangement District A will pay water rentals "in January, April,, July and October; District B, one month later each quarter and District C a month later than District B each quarter. In this way there will (bo a steady income for tho water department, and the la bor of making out accounts and re ceiving payments will bo distributed throughout the year Instead of only four times a year. It is an arrange ment of convenience and does not af fect the cost to the water patrons. . ' :o: Put Tho Trlbuno away after all the family liavo read it as you will want j to refor to It later. Several of tho North Platto churoh es will hold special services this week In preparation for or as a partj of the Eastor comniomoratlon. At tho Episcopal church, Rov. W. H. MooreJ has nnnouncod tho following ser-1 vices: Wednesday, 5 o'clock, Instruction to confirmation class; 7:30, Litany and address. Friday, 12 noon to 3 p. tn., Threes hour service Saturday, 4:30 p. m., Baptismal sorvlco. ' At the Christian church, Rev. P. R. Stevens hns announced special ser vices for each evening as follows: Tuesday 1. "Tho Spirit in Which! God's Work Must bo Dono," Ola Pylo. 2. "Man's Two-fold' Duty," J. H. Van Cleave. 3. "Futuro Reward of tho Faithful,'' Olo Rasmusson. Wednesday 1. "Christ Forotollq His Passion," Mrs. D. J. Frodricks. 2. "Tho Conspiracy of tho Rulors," Fern Dolph. 3. "Tho Perfidy of Ju das," F. R. Elliott. Thursday 1. "A Lesson In Humil ity." 2. "Tho Communion Memorial," D. W. Macomber. 3. "Tho Unity of L. Zook. 4 "Tho Garden," Everot God's People," L. Tragedy in the Bradley. Friday 1 "Tho Trial." "Tho Crucifixion," Thomas Hayworth. 3. "Tho Cries from tho Cross," Mrs. L. L. Zook. At tho Methodist church, Rev. H. E. Hess will try to carry out the following, program: At a mooting of tho board of di rectors of tho North Platto Rotary club hold Friday noon, tho following officers woro elected for tho coming year: W. R. Mnlonoy, president; J. E. SobasUiIn, vico president; Ira L. Bare, secretary; Herbert Tramp, treasuror; Joo Stone, sorgoant-at-arms. Proeldont Maloney wns lntro dugod at tho meeting held yestordoy nocm vand aftor brlofly oxprossing his appreciation of tho honor, nnouiiQCd tho conunlttcos for tho year. Harry Dixon, tho retiring prosldont. mado a short talk In. which ho spoko feel ingly of his ploasuro In hl3 work and the fine spirit and co-operation shown by tho members of tho club. Tuosday, 7:30; District Superinten dent M. E. Gilbort, D. D.; 8:30 Mass Meeting of church members nnd friends. Wednesday, 7:30 . Prayer sorvlco, led by tho pastor; 8:00 Mlnuto speak ers, II. A. Brooks, M. E. Scott and E. E. Carr; sermon subject, "The Pris oner of Chlllon." Thursday, 7: 30 Prayer service, H. A. Brooks, leader; 8:00 Minuto speak ers, J. W. Tuckor, F. L. Mooney, and Dr. Twlnem; sermon subject, "Tho Ancient Mariner." Friday, 7:30 Prayer service, M. E. Scott, leader; 8:00 Mlnuto speakors, J. G. Beelor, Wilson Tout, and C. J. McNamara; sermon subject, "Enoch Arden." NEW FIRM TO RE OPENJTfLE SROP UtiRIITOliOIAJtS l'UKCHASER THE STOCK AND THIS WEEK PUT OX SALE Mrs. Beghtol and Miss Mars, both of Gbthonburg havo bought tho Stylo Shop In this city and last week closed it whllo preparing for tho sale whloh Is to opon tomorrow and con tlnuo this week. Thoso lndlos under tho firm namo of Boghtol-Mars havo a store In Gothenburg and they ox poct to nltornato botwoon tho North Platto and tho Gothenburg stores, Tho announcement comes from Goth onbftrg that they will lmndlo a stock of ready-to-wear and millinery. Miss Anna. Rubis will remain with the firm. Tho Stylo Shop has had a chockorod career, forging ahead -at times under tho influence of a stylo show and then sinking back under tho load of debt. Tho now ownors havo enough capital back of them to placo tho Btock in good condition nnd with thoir oxporlonco, tho business should prosper. Tho Trlbuno extends Its hoartlcst wolcomo to tho ladles who thus ontor tho business llfo of tho city nnd It assures thorn that their faith in North Platto and its futuro is well founded. platte' Valley school holds first declamatory CONTEST -:o:- Rov. C. F. Koch has announced the following services for the Luth eran church this week: Wednesday, 8:00 "Tho Cross and the Memory of Sin." j Thursday, 8:00 The Holy Conv munlon. Friday, 12 noon ' to 3 p. m. Tho Three-hour sorvlco. 8:00 Sacred Can tata, Stalnor's, "Tho Crucifixion," by tho full vested choir. Work on tho now court houso has stopped during tho past two weeks whllo tho contractor 1s waiting for tho terra cottn. Word was iecolvcd at tho close of Inst weolc that it would bo shlppod within a fow days. Thoro will ho about eight car's of torra cot ta In tho. entire shlpmont Tho con tractor will not wait for tho arrival of these shipments but will start mon nt work on tho brick work this week if tho weather permits. Tho pupils of tho Platto Balloy high school hold tho first declamatory contost ever hold in that district last Friday ovoning. Thoro woro six con testants. First placo was won by Mary Pcaso her solcctlon being, "The Leak In tho Dyke." Carol Hasklns took socond honors with "An Appeal to Arms," and Clnrlnda Strolborg won third with tho soleotlbn "Tommy Tuckor." Othor contestants were. Claudo HalUgan,. Gnrnotto Hnskina and Clydo Hnllignn. Tho judges had a hard tlmo In deciding on tho wln nors but by roforrlng to tho marklngB glvon nt tho tlmo tho selections woro given, they arrived nt a fair and Just doctslon. Tho contost was woll man ngod by tho principal, Miss Lyra Cady. Several vocal and Instrumen tal numbers woro glvon which woro highly appreciated and following tho urogram tho lnrco crowd nrosont nn. joyed a box Boclnl with C. O. Dodmoro ns auctioneer. FIRST ASPIRANT FOR COUNTY OFFICE ANNOUNCES CANDIDACY Mrs. R. L. North nnnouncod hor candidacy for the office of county suporlntbndont of schools of Lincoln county Saturday and this week is se curing names for tho potltlon which sho will fllo with tho county clerk. Tho ofico is non-partisan and so no political party affiliation is desig nated. Mrs. North has had fine prep aration for tho office and hor oxporl onco has boon broad and varied. Sho was In chnrgo of tho normal training dopnrtmont of tho North Platto high school for ono year and tho next year sho was principal of tho Lincoln building. At the present tlmo she is filling out tho year in ono of tho gradod rural schools west of this city. :o: Mrs. Goo. Mudd of Horshoy spent Saturday in tho city shopping. WHiHiffiffiHiHiHiHiHiHiHiffi Hi Hi Hi Hi m Hi Hi Hi Hi Hi ZJ 31 Hi Hi Hi Hi Hi Hi Hi Hi Hi Hi Hi Hi . Hi Hi Hi Hi Hi Hi Hi Hi Hi Uncle Sam Leads the World in Cutting Prices Now Open to the Public Goods Sale These goods were purchased at a special price, far below any bought by any other organization in the Country. The purchasing powers of the Government are always greater than those of any other organization; therefore, here are prices oiHbut a few of the articles we have to offer: SHOES- -SHOES U. S. Russit) Shoes, brand new, all sizes, thoroughly inspected, high quality, Special , $1.95 ARMY OFFICERS SHOES Made of the highest grade materials and workmanship; previously sold as high as $14.00. Special per pair $1.G5 RAINCOATS Hero is the biggest value you will ever buy again double back, double arms and breast coat; worth up to $30.00. Now only $9.50 WRAP, LEATHER, CANVASS LEG GINS A complete line of leggins, wo cany in stock. Prices from $3.95 to 6c . UNION SUITS A large assortment of spring and sum mer suits which we will sell at. prices that will surprise you. PANTS, OVERALLS, JACKETS Khaki Shirts, Sox, Macklnaws, and many other articles too numerous to mention, which we will sell at manufacturers cost. BREECHES ALL WOOL U. S. O.. D. Wool Breeches, finest thing for work, outing, riding, summer wear-1 worth up to $10.00. Per pair, only , , uJ $2.00 HOSPITAL BLANKETS All wool, double blanket, large size. While-thoy last, only $5.50 KHAKI RREECHES A real article at a real cheap price. We will sell at this sale, per pair J)5e OFFICERS MOLESKIN COATS All sizes; big ,roomy styles, absolutely water proof, wind proof and storm proof; a year-around coat; just the thing for spring and summer; values, up to $45.00. At this sale, only $12.50 U. S. WOOL BLANKETS Here is a bargain indeed; fresh from tho reserve supply rooms of tho Government. You will never have an opportunity like this again, for the lot of blankets will go fast, once it is known wo have them at this sale, for $4.35 to $3.35 U. S. GOVERNMENT SHIRTS Regulation, Ollvo Drab Wool Shirts. Ev ery shirt has to come up to the Govern ment specifications. Just the thing for outing, camping, hunting etc. Get these while the getting is good, only $2.95 Hi Hi Hi Hi Hi Hi Hi Hi Hi Hi Hi Hi WOOLNAP BLANKETS Extra large, double blanket, made of the best of material, guaranteed washable and mothproof. Sold as high as $7.00. At this sale, only $3.95 It would take pages to give all the prices on our merchandise. We want you to come and pay us a visit, Our cheap prices will surprise you. A chance to buy merchandise at almost your own price. It will pay you to travel miles to get in on these wonderful bargains. Army an d Navy St ore OPEN EVENINGS. NORTH PLATTE, NEBR. LOOK FOR BIG LETTER SIGN. 104 E. Front St Cor. Front and Locust. 1 13 blocks west of U. P. Depot. HEAVY ARMY WORK SHOES Previously sold for $4.50 and $5.00. Now, only $2.95 v.. SHiHiHiHtHiHilli!