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0 I'WJiNTY-SIXTH YEAR. NORTH PLATTE, NEBRASKA, MAY 10, 1910. NO 81. THEY LACE IN WILCOX If TOWN AND COUNTY NEWS D. P.

Meyers, of Garfield, transacted business in town yesterday and called at The Tribune office. Vegetation is now making up for the laps missed during April. This is certainly fine growing weather. Mr. and Mrs.

Bert Naporstek entertained a number of friends Friday evening in favor of Mr. and Mrs. Will Allen. For Sale Five horse power gasoline engine in good running condition. Price cheap.

Inquire of J. R. White, at Cement Works. A new floor has been relaid in the rooms occupied by C. T.

Whelan, new counters put in, the walls will bo. re-papered and other improvements made. For several days past the street commissioner has been using a split drag on the streets, and At seems to bo a gop'd'Way to smooth up the roads. The drag might be used to advantage on some of the county roads. For Sale after June 1st my 4-year-old prize winning Angus bull.

Price $100. Frank Ebele, North Platte. Another farmers' telephone lino will soon be constructed, this one running from a point about twenty miles 'south east of town to the Turpio ranch, thence over the already established line to this city. The lino will take in about all the residents on what is known as the Jack Marrow flats. It will be a pole line and copper wire will probable be used.

Union Flour. The very best, at Wilcox Department Store, The recital given at the Keith Friday evening by the pupils of Miss Allen was well attended and proved very entertaining, especially the numbers rendered by the younger children. The drills were very good, as was also the pantomime "Nearer My God to Thee," music for which was rendered by Miss Bonner. The entertainment as a whole was creditably, each number receiving merited applause, and reflected the excellent instruction of Miss Allen and the aptitude of the young folks. The s'xteen members of the Birthday Club were the guests 'of Mrs H.

C. Brock Saturday afternoon at a May Day party. A two course lunch was served at two tables, the center pieces of which represented a Moypolo dance, ribbons which extended from the poles being attached to daintily dressed dolls, and attached to the pole end of the ribbons were pencils which were later used by the guests in writing answers to "Planting a Garden" contest. Ttyo afternoon proved as enjoyable as the entertaining features were unique. The hostess was presented with the customary fork.

SHOES The feet are the most abused members of the human anatomy. Many men often needlessly sacrifice comfortffor styles sake and a multiudo "of trouble follows in the wake of poorly made and ill-fitting shoes. To avoid these troubles remember 'FLEISHMAN FITS THE At the YELLOW FRONT SHOE STORE. Diener Fleishman. without belts, buckels or bands, straps or other patent contrivances, they naturally, easily, sensi-hlv nnd eomfortnblv auunort the abdomen, im part the classic wearer.

They are made of the finest materials arc easily adjusted and are enthusiastically endorsed by leading dressmakers for their' beautiful lines and by eminent physicians for their hygienic qualities. We show this season number of models in the Gossard Corset, each in several lengths. This is a model right for you. DEPARTMENT Mrs. Ira.

L. Bare is entertaining the Tuesday afternoon bridge club today. A Mr. Fagin, from the Kansas City Southern, will succeed Cole as district foreman at Grand Island. Mrs.

J. A. -Jones entertained informally at cards Saturday evening in favor of Mrs. M. T.

Hasca'l. H. H. Davenport, of Pomfret, shipped yesterday a car of horses he had purchased of Maurice Fowlor. Mrs.

II L. Walsh was the favored guests Saturday evening at an informal card party given by Mr. and Mrs. E. F.

Seeberger. Tho Ladies Aid Society of the Christian church will meet with Mrs. J. W. LeMaster, 215 E.

th Sf, Thrusday afternoon. For Sale Cabbage and Tomato plants. -Inquire at 915 West Third street. Master Robert Honglancl entertained a largo number of his liltle acquaintance Saturday afternoon on the occasion of his fifth birthday. The county commissioners will meet next Monday and remain in session so long as the business before them justifies.

Several roads will como up for consideration, and the petition for the formation of a new precinct. L. P. Jepson, of Hershey, was in town yesterday transacting business, and incidentally inquiring at local newspaper offices as to tho probability of getting a man to establish a newspaper at Hershey. Tho business men of that village are anxious to have a newspaper.

A shortage of a half dozen teachers exisits in the city schools, and some little trouble is being experienced in filling the vacancies for tho coming year. Several of those who taught this year do not care to teach here next year, and several others will form a matrimonial alliance at the end of the school year. A petition has been filed with the county clerk asking tho county commissioners to create a new precinct out of a territory embraced in Osgood, Plant and Cottonwood precincts, the now precinct to bo known as Payne. To tho creation of this new precinct certain citizens of Osgood precinct have filed remonstrance. Tho mntter will be heard at meeting of the commissioners next week.

The contract for remodeling the John Bratt residence has been let to J. A. McMichael and work will begin ot once. The plans call for a rear addition, an extension of the west side, higher foun dation, new porches and an entiro re-modolinir of tho interior: in fact the changes are so many that not much of the present architecture of the present house will remain. A ibxai toot garage is now being erected on- the premises.

HURT 4 FRONT back and give correct poise to the jfi THE TnssBrn mjv CORSETS STORE. ARniTT PFOPI Miss Helen May Allen leaves this week for her homo in Cozad. Mrs. S. II.

Grace left the latter part of last week for a visit in Kansas City. Mrs. Wilson Tout left the latter part of last week for a month's visit with relatives at York. Arthur McNamara returned Sunday evening from a business trip to Chicago and New York. T.

J. Foley of Kansas City, has been transacting business in town for a couple of days. Mr. and Mrs. George Grady, of Grand Island, are spending this week with friends in town.

E. D. Owens, of Cozad, former re ceiver of the local U. S. land office, transacted business in town yesterday.

Thomas Gorhamwentto their future homo in Grand Island Sun day after visiting relatives for a week. Richard Stevie, who had been visit ing relatives in town for a couple of weeks, returned to Sheridan, yesterday. Judgo Grimes, Reporter Cary and several of the local attorneys went to Gandy Sunday where the Judge held court this week. Wm. Whitlock loft Saturday for San Antonio, Texas, where he went to investigate lands in which he and other residents are interested.

Mr. and Mrs. John Bonner returned tho latter part of last week from Indiana where they wero called by tho death of Mr. Bonner's aunt. J.

B. McDonald has been confined to the 'house for a couple of days past, having been taken ill Saturday with'a high fever. Ho is improving. Evertt Roberson returned yesterday to Columbus where he has signed to play short stop for the state league ball team. The season for the state league opens next Saturday.

Sol Hodes, who had been temprarily sojourning at Lexington, arrived in town Sunday and may remain here He says there is noplace like North Platte, and we agree with him. C. T. Whelan and son Kenneth leave the latter part of next week for Wad- dington, N. where they will visit Mr.

Wlielan's mother for about a month. They will also' visit New York City. Supt. Tou't of the city schools visited tho Kearney Normal tho latter" part of last week, one object being to learn the chances of securing teachers for tho vacancies which exists in tho city schools. Julius Pizr was taken suddenly ill Saturday and compelled to go home.

A physician was called, found him with a high fever, administered relief and Julius is around again, though not fcfols ing gay. He will go to Excelsior Springs in a few days to recuperate. D. E. Morrill reports tho sale of section 1114-30, owned by A.

Cooledge, to a Grand Island party; also 240 acrea on the Birdwood table to Dr. Twinom. Wanted Seven team outfit- for double track work-on Unltn'FacJflc at Birdwood Siding Nob. Apply to Pholiri Shirley over McDonald State Bank, North Platte, Neb. Artificial Ice.

The Lexington Artificial Ico Co, will begin delivering artificial ice in this city about April 15th. A liberal supply will be kept in storage and all orders Ritner Hat Accident. John R. Ritner is suffering fro badly swollen right arm, the result of an accident which befell him at tho Union Pacific freight house Saturday oven ing. Ho was standing in tho south dodr and in attempting to jump down his foot slipped and he fell on his right arm, causing a fracture which caused tKo arm to badly swell tho entire length N- J.

Snow Diet. Norman J. Snow, who for several years had made his home with his daughter, Mrs. Lem Bailey, died Sat urday morning of troubles incident to advanced age. Tho deceased had been 'confined to tho house the greater part of tho time for soveral months.

He leaves a wife who makes her home with a daughter in St Joo three daughters and four sons. For a num ber bf yoars tho deceased lived in the Hershey section, whore ho was well known. The furnera! was held from the Bailey residence yesterday after noon. Too Late to be Enumerated. At least three persons In North Platte Jailed to be enumerated; they arrived after the enumerators sent in their re ports.

They were such these: Ten pound boy at tho home of Ernest Savin yes terday morning: making one of each kirid, much to the delight of the parents. Mother ahd'son are reported to be do ing nicely. Tho stork Visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. R.

M. Dean Friday and left a' bright and lively girl. The Tribune has received a card bearing this inscription; "At home with his parents Rev. and Mrs. W.

S. Porter. William Rolen. 7 p. May 6, i910.

Weight eight and one-half pounds." Police Court Pickings. In the police court yesterday fore noon Martin Federhoof and Si Russell were fined one dollar and costs for boisterous conduct Saturday. Both men were sorry it happened, but tho Judge could not- overlook the- offense: Mngdalena Ruick filed a complaint yesterday charging Will, Cliff and Ray Doran with "tumultuous, riotous and disorderly conduct and using indecent language to the complainant," and a warrant was issued for their arrest. The alleged conduct happened Saturday. Yesterday forenoon Si.

Russell filed complaint against Will Finney, charging him with assault. Tho matter will be aired in the police court today or tomorrow. Nugent Falls Under Train. J. W.

Nugent, an old time resident of the Maxwell section and well known in this city, met with an accident in town Friday night that came near cost ing him his life, and which resulted in the loss of three fingers on the right hand, the mashing of two toes on his left foot and gashes on his head. Mr. Nugent came to town during the evening, transacted business and expected to return home on No. 4. When ho reached tho depot his train was pulling out and in attempting to get on he collided with a fellow who was getting off, which threw Nugent under tho wheels.

Luckily Baggageman Smith and Watchman Ellis wero nearby and succeeded in rescuing Nugent from his perilous position, nnd thus assisted him in es caping death. Mr. Nugent was taken to the Physicians and Surgeons hospital, where tho necessary medical attention was given him. Notice To Trespassers. All persons are hereby warned not to trespass in any way on the tract of land known as the Morant ranch northwest of North Platte.

Violators will be prosecuted. Mrs. Jessie Morant. Just received a full lino of picture ana room mouming. aorenson, 1U7 n.

Fifth street. WOMEN'S SHOES. There are many new beau ty points in our Spring- Oxfords and Pumps. Women who come here for shoes learn of the superiority of our Shoes. They tell their friends about the goodness of our Shoes and so our women's shoe trade has grown to large proportions.

WILCOX Have You Been Enumerated? Tho three consus enumerators of North Plntto completed their work Satur-. day and have sent in their returns to tho district supervisor, Joseph Pigman, nt Broken Bow. If there aro any persons in town who havo not been enumerated, they are requested to fill out the blank below and mall it to Joseph Pigman at Broken Bow. No postoga on the blank will be required. This should be attended to without delay if you desire to bo counted.

Official Business Requires no Stamp. Joseph Pigman, Census Supervisor, Broken Bow, Nebraska. On April 16th, 1010, I was living at address given'below, but to tho best of my knowlcdgo I havo not been enumerated there" or anywhere else. Name Street City WALK-OVER SHOES YOUR HEALTH Your health is dependent to a great extent upon the fit of your shoes, so the doctors say. Ill-fitting shoes make the feet uncomfortable and also force the wearer to walk: unnaturally, which, by Wilcox Department Store.

Verdict for Plaintiff. In tho case of Nancy Johnson ugainst Ginn, White Schatz, in which tho plaintiff sued to recover $300, tho vnluc of a piano which she claimed she won in a contest, Judge Elder found duo tho plaintiff from tho defendant company tho Bum of $300 together with interest at seven per cent from February 9th, 1910, and cost of suit taxed at $13.15. Tho defendant com-1 pany will take an appeal to the district court. Another Business Block. Tho Third ward, which seems to be taking tho lead In tho erection of busi ness buildings this year, is to have a new block on the site now occupied by th Vermillion real estate office This will bo 22x60, constructed of ce ment blocks.

Tho lower floor will probably bo occupied by a restaurant and the second floor devoted to offices and rooming apartments. Work on tho now building is expected to begin in the near future. Cadets Will Go to Gothenburg. The high school cadets will lcavo Thursday with ample camp equippago, for Gothenburg and will go into camp at Lako Helen. Thcro aro about fifty cadets, and it is probable tho hiirli school band will spend part of tho week with them, thus making tho camp largo as well as lively one.

While strict military discipline will bo maintained in camp, tho cadets will bo allowed recreation as well, nnd it is probable ball games ana a dance will bo ar ranged. Elks Building, North Platte Neb. Sealed proposals will be received for tho erection of tho. "Elk's Building" 66x60, 8 stories high, in tho city of North Platto, Nebraska, according to plans and specifications thereof now on file in tho otllco of G. E.

Shaelfer, Architect, North Platte, Nebraska. Bids must bo on hie with M. Keith No-vlllo, Bec'y. BuildingrCommlttco, on or Dei ore tvp. m.

weonoauuy, iviuy sum, 1910. A certified check of $C0Omust accompany each bid. Tho Building Committee reserves tno right to reject any and ull bids. M. KEITH NEVILLE, Scc'y.

BIdg. Committee. E. F. Seehekceii, Chairman.

Jobp fkwo LjirJamejita and Wtibvr causing the weight of the body to be distributed unevenly on the foot, brings about various nervous disorders. If you feel all out sorts perhaps are Anyway, get a pair of WALK-OVER SHOES and note the restful feeling they will give your feet. $3.50, $4.00, $5.00. A Man Wants To Die only when lazy liver and sluggish bowels cause frightful despondency. But Dr.

King'B Now Lifo Pills expel poisons from tho system; bring hope and courage; cure nil Liver, Stomach and Kidney troubles; impart heolth and vigor to tho weak, nervous and ailing. 2Ce nt Stono Drug Co Notice of Formation of Lateral Sewer District. To all persons interested: Notice is hereby civen that on Am-il 7th, 1910, there was filed with tho city II XT 1 1 ntn council in iNurtii rinuc. XNGUrasKii. a petition prnyinc that a lateral sownr district bo formedjfrom the following de- Hcnucu mucus, town: ijiocks ba, 87, 86, 85, 84, 83, 82, 81, 80, 79, 78 nnd 77, all in tho original town of North Platto Nebraska.

Said lateral sewer to bo constructed of ten-inch sower pipe with proper fluth tanks, manholes and appliances, commencing at the center lino of the alloy running through block 88 intersects tho main sewer on the east side of said block on Cottonwood Btreet; extending thence westernly on the center lino of said alley, through the above described blocks, to tho west side of block 77, in tho original town of North Platte, Nebraska. That tho council lias sot said matter for hearing on tho 31st day of May, 1910, at eight o'clock p. m. official time, at tho office of tho Mayor and City Council, in tho Court House of said city. All parties interested are hereby notified to bo present nt tho abovo named timo nnd place, and show cause, if any, why said lateral sower should not bo formed n3and snociul assessment prayed thereafter levied as provided by law upon tho real estate constituting said district, for tho construction and maintenance of the same.

Dated May 10th, 1910. Tnos. C. Patterson, Mayor. Attest: Chas.

F. Temple, City Clerk. Application for Liquor License. Matter of application of J. M.

Pulliarn for Liquor License. Notice is hereby given that J. M. Pulliarn did upon the 9th day of May, A. D.

1010. filod his nnnlirnHnn in i Village Board of Trustees of Brady, Lincoln County, Nebraska, for license-to soil malt, spirituous and vinous liquors on Lot 12, Block 11, in tho Village of Brady, Lincoln County, Nebraska, from tho firBt Tuesday of May, 1910, to tho first Tuesday of May, 1011 If there be no ohiectinn- stranco protest1 filed within two weeks from May lOtli A. D. 1910. said i ik.

a. a i TPt" J. M-. FULlllA.