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mmvummima Stnt- Historical SoeUtjr fatte jlemi-tif whig wfeww 'W ,4 TWENTY-EJGIITH YEAR. NORTH PLATTE, OCTOBER 3, 1913. No. 73 Wki jr (rvTill 4 1 1(4 Ol ut 1 fa UNITED STATES Platte, October 3d, 1913, This office has received the following telegram from the Commissioner of the General Land office, which contains all the information so far received in regard to the opening of the North Platte Forest Reserve: Washington, D. Oct.

2, 1913 Register and Receiver, North Platte, Neb. September thirty proclamation signed revoking proclamation March first, and providing for exclusion of some lands from Nebraska National forest, October first, and that the unappropriated public land therein shall be disposed of for ninety days from and including October first by drawing to actual settlers only under the Kinkaid laws. To save applicant expense of two registrations it is provided that those who register for former Fort Niobrara lands and draw numbers entitling them to enter shall have privilege of electing to enter either the Niobrara lands or the excluded Nebraska forest lands. Registration points are North Platte, Broken Bow and Valentine; registration beginning October thirteenth, ending twenty fifth, with drawing twenty eighth at North Platte. Applications heretofore printed and distributed for Fort Niobrara lands will be treated as applications for Nebraska national forest lands also.

Those drawing numbers entitling them to enter and desiring to enter Nebraska forest lands must appear at a place to be hereafter designated beginning November seventeenth and select the lands they wish to enter and will be allowed ten days following date for selection to complete entry at proper local office, All entries must embrace as far as possible lands listed as one tract. Those having valid subsisting rights to enter any portion of the lands excluded from Nebraska national forest and those having preferential rights to make additional areas under jsection 2 Kinkaid act, may file their application accompanied by proper filing fees and commissions in proper local office on and after October first and should do so as promptly as Such application will be received by you and at once forwarded to this office with recommendations by special letter. Make notations- of receipts of any such application, but do 'noi place of record except upon order of Commissioner. James W. Witten has been appointed superintendent of the drawing.

BRUCE, Acting Commissioner. Serving Papers by Auto. Sheriff Salisbury has been very busy for several days sorving papers in connection with cases to be heard in the district court next month In traveling over this big county in making this service, the sheriff's automobile greatly expedites matters. For instance, Wednesday morning he drove to Dickens, thence to Somerset, thence six miles south of "Wallace, into Wallace, over to Sutherland, down through Hershey and home by noon. In the afternoon he drove to Brady, thence south a number of miles, thence to Maxwell and then home.

Durfng the day he traveled over two hundred miles. Miss Edna Sullivan has accepted a position in the Scoonovor clothing store as cashier. BllTHEHORNl Kfci SOLENT Iglpiy ISHEREFORTOU gSfiiS Lierk-Sandall Co. we guarantee frtwu. WvffitStfr "jj and quality in food product! which you cannot be ure if EtmN ytyj Y0U buy by maa KVjl ISN'T THAT MORAL ENOUGH? A lUtfwmt of onr Quality od: Sy Olives in Hulk.

New Rasins and KTjyj5 Currents. JF238H Fresh Sweet Pola- rcBlP toes- K8 None Such Mince BpSbJj Home Grown Celery. Aliget Pickles K-Sn Sunshine Crackers. fLAtf Jjri ORDER A PACKAOB OF KfcEI TODAY I 1 1 im LAND OFFICE, I Local and Personal Dick Baker went to Stapleton yesterday to attend the Logan county fair. Among the business visitors in the city Wednesday were the Raney brothers, of Wallace and Arthur Brewer, of Sutherland.

The campaign at the Grand Island sugar fuctory will begin next Monday and a call will be made in a few days for Lincoln county beets. The $1.00 blanket on sale Saturday only for 79c at Tramp Son. Rasmusson's general store at Brady was burglarized Wednesday morning and $3.16 taken from the cash register. The money was the only thing missed, The proprietor of the Boatrice Kennels writes The Tribune denying the published report that the blood hounds employed to track the recent robbers at Hershey were from his Kennelb. It is probable that shortly aftor tho return of Father McDaid, Father Kavanaugh, who has been assistant to Rev.

McDaid, will bo stutioned at Gothenburg and servo tho charges at Willow Island, Brady and Maxwell. Special bargains in blankets, don't miss getting $1.00 blankets for 79c at E. T. Tramp Son's. The Sutherland Free Lance completed its eighteenth year this week.

That it has survived the vicissitudes of newspaper life for so many years is evidence that it has always had a hustler at the helm. Weather forecast for Nouh Platte and vicinity: Probably cloudy tonight and Saturday, cooler tonight. Moder ate shifting winds. Highest temperature yesterday 81, a year ago 80; lowest last night 49, a year ago 40. i i Soothlnc "1 lien you t'iit mv liist IiI-j-cult?" I don't ii'fH-e to oat It.

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Confidence Imparts a wonderful In Hplrntlon to Its possessor John Milton Railroad Notes Conductor Culton, accompanied by hia wife and baby, left the oarly part of the week to visit relatives in Council Bluffs. Conductor Pace of the Second district is carrying his left arm in a sling, the result of having been knocked through the glass of the caboose door while at Elm Creek. George Smith, purchasing agent for the Union Pacific, came up from Omaha Wednesday night and in company with Messrs. Seebergor, Graves and Reb-hauson went out to McPherson county to shoot chickens. Slow fires were builtunder the boilers at the now round house Wednesday afternoon and will bo kept burning for ten days.

This is for the purpose of drying out the brick coverings, which would crack if a hot fire was built. Conductor McFarland and Kork will ba assigned the new passenger runs on the branch. Engineers Solcetti and Richards stand for the engines', but we understand Engineer Richards prefers extra passenger work on the main line, and that Engineer Morris will go on the branch. It will surprise many to learn that porno of the Greeks who unload coal at the chutes earn more money than do tho skilled mechanics in the shops. Though tho price is but eight cents per ton, one shoveler drew a check last pay day for one hundred and thirty-seven dollars.

However, it is generally conceded that he earned his money. It is understood from Union Pacific officials that the Hastings cut-off of that road will be opened for through nervice on or bef jre October 15. The first trains to be sent directly onto the main lino will be the freight trains which will carry merchandise and live stock direct from Hastings to destinations on the. Union Pacific lines. After the installation1 of tho freight service, it is rumored that Nos.

101 and 102, passenger trains, will bo sent direct onto the mainline' through. Kearney Hub. Guy Swope, secretary of tho local I. O. O.

V. lodge, received a telegram Wednesday announcing the death of Leigh Claar at Weston, III. The deceased was formerly flagman at the railroad bridge and later went into ser vice as brakeman between this city and Grand Island, holding this, position since the spring of 1912. He had gone to Weston a short time ago to visit his parents. Tho deceased was a member of the local Odd Fellows' lodge.

Inquiries are Many. Since the announcement that the registration for lands in the North Platte forest reserve would begin October 13th, the local land offie has been deluged with inquiries cancerning the registration, the drawing and other information. These inquirios come by mail, by wire and by telephone, and are from all parts of the country. These inquiries would that the number who will come hore to register will be very largo; probably reaching two or three thousand, perhaps more. Elsewhere is published a circular let-tor issued by tho local land office, which embraces tho information desired by those making inquiry.

Heavy Hay Shipments. Shipmonts of hay from tho several points in the valley are heavy, the greater part of it going east, whore the demand seems to bo the strongest. Every baler in the valley seems to be in operation, and foreign buyers are coming in and garnering all tho hay they can buy. The present price on track ranges from ten to eleven dollar, do-ponding on tho quality. C.

A. Seaton has purchased a lot on east Sixth street in the Trustee's Addition upon which he will begin tha construction of a modern residence at once. The Trustee's Addition has shown a splendid growth this year and this growth promises to continue thruout the winter. Among those who have houses under construction in this addition are Walter Kocken who is building a modern bungalow on east Third street, D. W.

Beasack is building two cottages on east Fifth street and Chas. Coghill who has just completed modern bungalow on east Fifth street. Jess Rector has also let the contract for the construction of a modurn residence which will also be built on east Fifth street. All pattern and tailored hats worth up to $9.00, $3.95 each on Tuesday ard Wednesday Oct. 7th and 8th, at the parlor Millinery YOU KNOW US to to iu it AS A FIRST CLASS SPECIALTY CLOAK AND SUIT STORE Where you can always find Garments that have individuality and style and always reasonably priced 8 BUT DO YOU KNOW to that you will also find here exceptionally good styles and most remarkable values in to to to to Ladies' Furnishings SUCH AS to to FtfRS, CORSETS, UNDERWEAR, SWEATERS, to NECKWEAR, SILK AND LISLE HOSIERY, BAGS, MOTOR HOODS, SCARFS, ETC.

to to a) to to to Children's Coats and Dresses Children's Coats A complete line of Children's Coats in heavy cloth and plush materials all sizes, up from $3.75 tol to to to to CVA to to to to to to JtV Society and Clubs The M. M. M. Club will meet with Mrs. Wm.

Hawlcy Monday afternoon. Mrs. R. D. Birgo will entertain the members of the Pan Hellenic club Saturday afternoon.

Tho Ciyicdepartmontof th Woman's club will meet this afternoon at 3 o'clock in tho library building. Express Agent Jlensolt will return Monday from a month's vacation spent at St Joe and Kansas City. Thj Household department of tho Woman's club will meet in the library building ut 4:30 this afternoon. Miss Eileen Flynn ontertained a num ber of young ladies Tuesday evening. Several hours wero devoted to card games, followed lay refreshments.

A pre-nuptinl shower, complimentary to Miss Ora White, was given at the Sizemoro residence yestorday afternoon. A large numbor of tho young lady's friends were present, and tho "shower" was a copious one. Twenty-fivo or more men wero in town Wedneiduy for the puiposo of making homestead entries in tho forest reserve, having gained tho impression that the opening was to be held October 1st. They were keenly disappointed when they learned of their mistake. The initial session of tho 500 club at the Halligan residence Tuesday evening was a most pleasant one, every member apparently enjoying this opportunity to again meet around the Thiftytwo were preient, which included, soyoral guests.

The nostesses of tho evening wore Mrs. Halligan and Mrs. Chas. Osgood. Elaborate refreshments wore served.

C. li. Schleicher received a lotter from the Platte Valley Cattlo Co. this week informing him that all their graz-ing land for sale in 'this vicinity would be ndvanced two dollars per acre on Dec. 1st.

The poorest sandhill land has been selling for So.OO per aero and will be priced at $7.00 nfter the above date. Brady Vindicator. Besuro and visit our Dry Goods Dept. before doing your fall purchasing. E.

T. Tramp Son. Mr. and Mrs. J.

II Stone and children returned this morning from a week's visit in Omaha, Children's Dresses A large assortment made of wash and wool Tnater ials in all the 'wanted shades, up from 50c EXCLUSIVE LADIES' SHOP The Revival, The evangelistic meetings at tho Christian church are increasing in interest and attendance. Friday night Whiston will preach his "Baseball" sermon. This sermon is especially to men and three sections of front scats will be reserved for them. Every man is urged to bo present. Thore were 275 present ut Sunday school last Sunday and the aim for next Sunday is 300.

"Services begin every night nt 7M5. Come, bring your frjends and enjoy tho music ot the orchestra chorusv and soloists. A fine eight pound girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. A.

Bowman Saturday. Mother and babe are doing nicely. Don't miss tho oppor.unity of getting a $1.00 blanket for 79c Saturday one day only. E. T.

Tramp Son. All pattern and tailored hats worth up to $9.00, $3.95 each on Tuesday and Wednesday Oqt. 7th and 8th, at the Parlor Millinery. CRYSTAL THEATRE Friday, October 3d. "The Ghost" is haunted houso story in a pleasing setting.

Gortrudo Robinson and ifamos Kirkwood have tho leading roles. Kirkwood makes a bet that he is not afraid to stay in the haunted dwelling over night. He discovers a don of thieves investing the place and there tylhjw an oxciting capture of the gang. "Tho Blood Red Tape of Charity" Is 1 QTinwXnvi rMmmmamummmmmmmmmmm wrsr a Powers play in two 'reels written by Edwin August. He also takes tho leading part.

The gentleman crook robs numerous guests at a bazaar, among them the head of the larity organization. Saturday, October 4th. "The Struggle" is a two reel Bison, and is tho story of two brothers. Some money disappears and the innocent ono assumes tho guilt and goes out in tho world where he mnkos good. The guilty ono stays at homo and goes from bad to worse.

Later ho followsjhis biother and is compelled to abandon his wild ways. "The Folly of it All," Edwin takes the part of the minister, who absepts himself mysteriously to look after a new homo he is having built. His wife misses him and takes some rather extreme measures to bring him back.yw Monday, October 6th. "The Surrender" is the Powers story of the society woman who tries 'vto manage a farm. "The Trail of tho Sui pent" is recent Imp release.

Tho designing womnn stenographer meets a tragic end. "Tho Bachelor Girls' Club" is a Gem farce played by half a dozen mew in search of wives and as many girlB who act as though they are men haters. Olllco Phone 410 Res. Blk 552 Bertha E. Mangon, M.

D. Physician and Surgeon Daseasea of Woman and Children Specialty NORTH PLATTE, NEB. Nato McCabo Blbg. OWNERS GREET THEIR OLD CARS as if they wero entirely new acjj.i back fiom our repair department. Quito naturally too.

For tho cars look liko now and run uvuii uunui uiuii now Want a new car instead of your, nlrl nnnV T.ot na trnlr.i It an TI J. S.DavisAutoCo. imM iff Wmml i jllllill wMmm illlli WWM It" isy rstrihssrf Jr.