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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21st, 1893. A. G. Tyler, the successful real , estate agent of Ogalalla, transacted business in town yesterday. The La Salle Brothers' Comedy Company "will be at Lloyd's opera house all next week, commencing June 26th. During the thunder storm on Wed- nesday of last weekthe house of L A. Fort on east Sixth street wasetrack. by lightning but no material damage en "sued. At the meeting of the .Nebraska undertaker's association at Lincoln last week E. B. Warner, of this city, waB elected a delegate to the international convention. At the commencement exercises of the Platte Institute at Kearney, Miss May Walker, of this city, received hon orable mention for her work in the school during the past year. Some good North Platte democrat should apply to Colonel J. E. North for appointment as deputy internal revenue collector. The unterrified of the city are entitled to a plum or two. On account of the lack of a quorum no council meeting was held Monday evening. It is not improbable that the council will meet but once a month during the remainder of the heated term. -"Born to Mr. and Mrs. Win. Bewick, of this city, on June 13th, an eleven pound girl. Her unusual weight lscin keeping with her prettiness and the joy she is sure to bring her parents. The North Platte baseball club will probably go to Sidney on the Fourth of July and play a game for a puree of fifty dollars. The second nine will issue a challenge to the Wallace club to play a game in this city on the same day. Jno. T. Labille, of Wellfleet, was 'among The Tribune callers Friday, and expressed the opinion that the corn crop this season would be simply immense. In his section corn is growing very rap idlv. He thought wheat would make from oae-fourth to one-half a crop. Happy days and restful nights result from ' Hsincr Aver's Sarsaparilla. It so regulates all the bodily functions and strsoffthens the nervous system that worry .and' fatigue sro'comparatively un Scaown and life is truly enjoyed. It is certainly a most wonderful medicine. Manacer Boal. of the Scout's Rest Ranch, mourns the loss of the justly celebrated greyhound Dingwall, one of the canines that Col. Cody received from Col. North of England a year or eo ago. This animal was a great prize-winner, considered one of the finest of his strain in the world aud had a valuation of 5,000 placed on him. We are requested to state that there are thirty-two dollars in the hands of the committee of the B. of L. E. May Party, being the net receipts of that event, aud -which will be distributed to the most needy of those who suffered loss in the "fire of April 7th. Such persons can get this money by applying to either W. H. Filree, A. R. Bonner or Chas. Ell, who form the committee appointed to dis tribute, the funds. The. Wallace Herald hns the follow iBg to say of a young lady well known in North Platte, having attended fchool here during the present year: Miss Josie Hofmeister has been deriving con siderable enjoyment from the chase this week, and a number of fleet-footed jack rabbits have skipped their final skip. Miss Josie is an equestrienne par excel lence, and can follow the greyhounds through anything but a barb-wire fence. The Knights of Pythias observed last Sunday as thoir Memorial Day. In the afternoon they went to the cemetery in a body and decorated the graves of five former members of old Friendship lodge, and held ritualistic services over the resting place of Ralph B. States, who was a member of Mazeppa lodge. In tho veaieg tho members attended services at the Methodist church, Rev. Harda way delivering a very able address. -s isOn. Thursday evening next the Odd Fellows and members of the Rebekah lodge of this city VilT meet at their hall at bafct past six o'clock and proceed to the cemetery where the graves of de ceased members will be appropriately decorated. And at half past eight o'clock the members with their friends will assemble at the lodgo room where ? impressive Memorial exercises will bo ?Jconducted. P. S. We are requested to state that these exercises have been postponed until Thursday, June 20th. Willis Cobb, the veteran, courteous and obliging press agent of the Cook & Whitbby circus, gave this offico a very friendly call Saturday and highly en tertained the writer for a half hour or so. In Mr. Cobb's estimation there is noth ing too good for the newspaper man, and 'our thanks are due him for the many " courtesies shown. He spares no pains ;inaisking the members of the press tcomfortable at the show and takes pleasure in "showing the boys around." The recommendation of tho Board of Education that Prof. C. E. Barber, as sistant principal during the past year; be elected principal for the coming year, is an action The Tribute is pleased to chronicle. Mr. Barber is a teacher with progressive ideas, full of energy, has had the requisite experience to "fill the position with ability, and is a gen tlemen in the strictest sense of the word. : ,Heis well qualified to take up and push Tthe work which has been bo well per iforraed during the past' two years by the yetiring principal, Mr. Sabin. Houeo to rent. Inquire at First 3fatioal Bank. Anything that benefits a town redounds to the personal and .financial jfain of all residents. It is firmly believed by all who have given the matter proper , thought that a system of electric lights 'will prove a benefit to North Platte in a financial way, that it will stimulate trade and. encourage the locating of industries of different kinds which seek favorable and -enterprising towns, and that it will 11 a long felt want in lighting up streets otherwise dark and dismal. The tax ' levied for the maintenance of the plant, if it is necessary to make a levy, will be eo light that no one will be seriously effected, and the same may be said of the levy which will be made in future years to pay the bonds as they become due. .A vote for the bonds is evidence of one's good-will toward the future pros- . jpenty of the city. WW Harry Lamplugh, agent for the Walter A. Wood Mowers, Binders and Binder Twine, at Harrington & Tobin's old stand. - Recent improvements in the way of bar fixtures makes LandgrafT .& Daly's saloon one of the most finely furnished resorts in town. Jay Smith, treasurer of McPherson county, has purchased the McPherson News and will move the plant to . the new townsite of Tryon. Tho old wires used by the former electric light company are being taken down to-day in accordance with tho in structions of the city council. The Triboke acknowledges the re ceipt of a ticket to the meet of the Omaha Jockey Club to be held July 4th 5th and Gth. There will be some excel lent races. A one-legged bicyclist, who is mak ing a trip from San Francisco to New York on a wager, passed through here Monday afternoon. At this point he was about five days ahead of his schedule time. The board of equalization yesterday reduced tho assessment on horses in Ash Grove precinct fifteen per cent, raised it twenty per cent on horses in Antelopo precinct, and fifty per cent on cattle in the same precinct. A night-blooming cereus at tho homo of Mavor Warner unfolded in all its beauty last evening, remaining in full bloom about one hour. There is another bud on the plant which will probably bloom about Friday night. Fred W. Robbins, formerly assistant principal of the North Platte schools, has been elected principal of the Ly coming (Penna.) Normal school. Mr R. had been assistant principal of tho same institution for two years. The city attorney has been engaged for several days in the arduous work of learning to ride a bicycle and the chances are he will master it. The register of the land office will probably tackle tho wheel next wish a view of reducing his weight. Business on tho Union Pcicitic is a little quiet at present, yet Supt. Parks was given an assistant yesterdaj' morn ing, Mrs. Parks being tho donor. Tho young man does not .have much knowl edge of railroading at present, but it will not be long ere he will give orders which must bo obeyed. P. H. McGIone, who has been work ing nt blacksmithing in Iowa .for tho past two years, arrived iu town from Laramie, Wyo., on No. 2 to-day accom panied by a bride, having been married in that city last evening,- and will visit relatives here for a few days. His brother Tom was present at tho cere mony in the capacity of grooms man. Tho Fourth of July celebration lo be given und3r tho auspices, of tho A. O. TJ. W. will not be huge or costly, but it will have the advantage of facing inoro pleasant and less wearisome than the ordinary celebration. There will be amusements enough to add spice to tho occasion, and in the snaue or. tne trees one can enjoy rest ard imagiue he is n millonaire. As to refreshments, thoro promises to be an abundance. Wo had a touch of prolty warm weather yesterday, tho thermometer at the signal office registering 'ninoty-five degrees, while those hanging in stores on the cast sido of Spruce street went up to 105 during tho afternoon- Cooler weather and possibly showers is indi cated fr this Eection for the next few days. Rain is reported as having fallen four miles south of here last nicht dur ing tho thunder storm, and at Wellfleet the fall was very heavy. By direction of Judge Neville, clerk of the district court Elder issued notices to day to the jurors who wore orderod to report July 0th informing them that they were discharged from further servico as jurors for tho year 1893. Judge Neville took this action because ho bo lieved there was not sufficient business to warrant their appearance. Thero are, however, many equity cases which will he heard at tiio coming term of court, -The L. L. A. had its annual election of officers last Monday evening, and the following wore elected for tho ensuing year: President, Herbert Davis; vico president, John Baker; re cording secretary, Hilliard Rulgley; corresponding secretary, William Hendy; treasurer, Clifford Bosack; programme committee Alfred Gilmau and Asa Searle. The League has selected a fine programme for next Monday night to be rendered at tho Y. M. C. A. rooms. Everybody invited. The following from the Agent and Operator Journal of New York is timely and interesting: An inquiry was re cently made to twenty-nine small cities in the United States using electric lights owned by privato corporations, which showed that the average cost per lamp was 810G.01. A similar inquiry directed to twenty-three cities having thoir own plants showed the average to be 863.01 per annum for each lamp, and that the cities obtain considerable revenue from lamps supplied private persons, Prof. T. A. Sabin concludes his la bors in the city schools this week with the satisfaction of knowing that his energy and ability has been well directed, and that the result has been gratifying both to tho patrons and to himself. He has spared no labor to build up tho schools to that ideal which he has gained by many years of experience. The Professor is a thorough educator and polished gentleman and leaves this city because more tempting offers in the way of salary has been offered him. He will leave behind him many warm personal friends. Observer Piercy's data concerning the month of July for the past eighteen years shows the mean temperature of the month at this station to be seventy-four degrees, the warmest July being that of 1890, and the coldest that of 1S91. The highest temperature of any July was 107 on the 5th of that month in the year 1877. The average precipitation or rain fall for the month is three inches. Iu July, 1871, eight and .one-half inches fell, but in the same month of 1890 thero was lass than half an inch. The prevail ing direction of the July winds is south east, and the highest velocity attained in any July was in 1877 when it regis tered eighty-four miles per hour. Karl's Clover- Root, the new Blood Purifier, gives freshness pad clearness to the Complexion and cures Conatipatio p. 23c., 50c and $ 1.00. Sold by North PJatte Pharmacy. . W. E.Seigler, living three miles east of Wallace, was fatally injured Friday by having a horse fall on him The North Platte Roller Mill is now turning out flour the equal of any sold in this market. Ask your grocer for it. For sale by all dealers. The board of county commissioners have now been in session ten days, bu few neonlo have anneared and made complaints in regard to assessments. Wallace, Sutherland and Brady Island will properly observe the Fourth of July by having celebrations com mensurato with the sizebf the respective villages. . . Dr. A. D. Buckworth, of this city. has a lield of 150 acres of corn in Medi cine precinct which is said to be as fine as anv in tho county. This investment will probably pay 'the Doctor fully ns well as bank stock. "At Last," a gold leaf.substitute for outside work that is durable, at Peale's. Members and officors of the G. A R. district reunion will meet at Curtis on Tuesday next for the purpose of perfect ing arrangements for the reunion to bo hold at Curtis August 21st to 25th. Lost on the streets yesterday morn nicg a lady's open face gold watch with initials of L. L. D. on the back; -had short belt chain attached. Suitable reward will bo paid for return of same to Mrs. Dr. Donaldson. " Thirty-eight fakirs and gamblers connected with the Cook & Whitby show wcro arrested in Kearney on Friday last It was perhaps a good thing for North Platto that Kearney cornered those crooxs just before the show reached here. Mr. and Mrs. Joo D. Hawkins, of Wellfleet, who went to Greeley, Colo., early last spring with the expectation of locating permanently, have returned to Lincoln county, fully convinced that this section is superior in many respects to Colorado. The relatives of the lato Mrs. Cor- bett desire Tiik Tribute to extend tbeir heartfelt thanks to tho pcoplo of Sutherland for the many acts of kind ness shown Mrs. Corbett during her sickness and also to tho peoplo of North Platte who rendered assistance during the funeral. -To farmers iu tho west part of Lin coln county I am prepared to write hail insuranco in the old and reliable Conti nental of New York at reasonable rates. Givo mo a call. C. B. McKisbtry. Sutherland, Neb. -Saturday evening, July loth, has been selected as the date for debating tho free coinage question, and tho North Platte representatives will undoubtedly come loaded to the muzzle. They may feci assured -that they will moot with .nothing iu Wallaco but fair and cour teous treatment. Wallaco Star. Chief Justico Fuller's decision in the world's fair Sunday opening caso las caused considerable comment among some of tho members of tho North Platto churches, and it is likely to result in them remaining away from tho fair. Tho opening of tho fair on Sunday will un doubtedly keep thousands of conscien tious christians, from attending, for they believe thai being present on week days is an endorsement of the action of tho fair directors. I have a nice cool Tronfroom fur nished, which I would like to rent to ono or two gentlemen. Mrs. J. S. Clinton. PEREGRINATING PEOPLE. Lester Bradley is visiting friendsin Ogalalla. Nellie McGee left Sunday night for a visit with friends in Colorado. A. D. Williams returned Saturday" from a week's visit; in Denver. Miss Blanche Buckworth is home from the tho state normal school at Peru. Mrs. O. A. Harshman left Sunday for a visit with friends afNorfolk, Neb. E. A. Cary, of Wilbur, came in last nicht and left for home again on No. 2' to-day. Mrs. Daniel Burke and daughter Miss Lizzie left yesterday morning for Chicago. v, Lester Eells and H. M. Grimes left last night for Denver, expecting: to be absent only a day or two. V. E. McCarty and Claude Wcingand were Denver visitors last week, return ing home Friday morning. Fred Grau, the popular clerk, at Streitz's drug store, passed the latter part of the week in Omaha. Misses Emma Braugh and Maude Snelling have been visiting friends in Gothenburg a day or two Mr. Rasmussen, the jewoler at Thoel- ecke's, is visiting friends in Omaha, hav ing left for th.nt city Friday last. H. 55. Boal left yesterday morning on a business and pleasure trip to Chicago. He will probably be back Sunday next. Mrs. E. B. Gibbs and Mre. W. J. Stuart and two children will leavo for Portland Ore., on tho 27th, where the latter will romain a month or more, Mrs. Lauer, of Iowa, is tho guest of her daughter Mrs. Henry Cox. The mother and sister of Mr. Cox, who have tTUST A WORD WITH XOU. ', If you wish to make someone a present, call and see rtour fine, line of Silver Novelties. Sterling Silver ySicord Pins, (the latest) Hair Pins, Hat Phs, Sou- "renir Thimbles, Souvenir Spoons and something very -pretty in Silver Open Face Chatline Watches.- Would ie pleased to show you our line V CLINTON, The Jeweler. SALlL . i - !0 n. f 1 1 ?f tj i . Base Ball Game. The game of ball Sunday afternoon between the Sidney and North Platte teams did not prove so interesting as was. expected, due to some extent to the fact that tho Sidnoyitcs did not have their full team of best players with them. Tho home boys put up an excellent game of ball aud though they have had butiittle practice this season, gave evi dence of knowing what to do at the proper time. Daly and Kimmel, the Working- the Crowd. As is usually tho case on circus day, there was more or less gambling carried on Saturday and several men went homo minus money but with a richer fund of experience which will prove useful in future years. In the side show tent shell and other games were started, but the police closed them down before they had run long, not, however, until a score or moro had lost their money. At one of the ticket booths two young RENNIE'S CUT PRICE I No lottery needed at Kennie's to sell goods. No tickets oft: world's fair. The largest stock in the west at Rennie's. Ne,J gant goods at the .lowest prices ever kuown. Read the list: Ch hams 5 cents, Pins 21 cents per paper, 8 spools of Thread for ; one yard wide Muslin at 5 cents, $1 and 1.25 Dress Goods a ' -75-cent Dress Goods at 50 cents, 65-cent Dress Goods at 45 cev all goods in the house go the same way. SPECIAL nyCIXiXjIlTEKiir SALE: 1,500 in new millinery and trimmed by Miss Hill, one of the best signers from Chicago. Come in and examine this immense stock. per cent off all millinery goods at Rennie's. de- 25 North Platte batten-, were very effective i men were "taken in." Each of these and the other players well filled their respecuvo positions, ano score uy in nings was as follows 12345G789 Sidney. 00000500 05 , North PJatte,. 0 3 0 5 0.0 7 2 x 17 The O. & W. Circus. jCook & Whitby, proprietors of tho circus which exhibited at this placo Saturday, must have felt pleased over the large audience present at the after noon performance, for every seat in the vast tent was filled; in tho ovening tho attendance was fair. The audience was also pleased, for thoy were given a per formance fully as good, if not better, than that given by circuses which have been hero for two months, leavo to-night vI"ited North Platle in ycars Past- Many for their home in Iowa. PLWie old acts which wero weansomo ht: wi ...i. u.i i 4i Ibave been dominated from Cook & 1I IJU i. UilUlj nilU II 1114 UtGU UUW UUKJV of North Platto friends for several weeks, left for Grand Island Sunday morning. bho was accompanied part of the way by a very prominent North Platto young man. J. P. McGovoru and family were the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. I. O'Noil at Gothenburg Sunday. .Mac. says Mr. O'Noil is doing a nico grocery business iu J j in.ii, iHiico, wincn nis iorm i'jaiuj friends will bo pleased to learn. Whitby's programme and now features, aucn as horseback and chinot races have been added, which adds much to the spirit and excitement of the general performance. A majority of the performers aro artjats in their liqes, aud elicited much applause from the audience. Particularly pleasing and wonderful wero tho feats Tho collection of animals was. not large, but thoy wore all fino specimens and were in good condition. W. H. Fikes and son Will returned Tho.horees with tho show wero excen- Priday night from a trip to Missouri. tionaUy nice ones, and gavo cvidonco of Whilo away Mr. Pikes visited his father j recaunnir, oxcellent .care. Taken as a and sister whom ho had not seen for whole the Cook & Whitby oircus is an over twenty years, not knowing where, excellent one, and should it return to they were located until a few montliB North Platte next season it will receive ago. Row L. P. McDonald leaves the latter part of tho week for Chicago, stopping enrouto at Omaha and Davenport. He even a larger patronage. Death of Mrs. Corbett. Mrs. P. W. Corbett died at tho resi- dence of her brother in Sutherland early will bo abseut about throe weeks, duf-.jgullaay morning at tho age of 32 years, ing which time there will be no services at tho Church of Our Saviour except Sunday-school. I. M. Clark, who lias been attending tho law department of the Iowa Univer sity for two years past, returned to the city tho latter part of tho week, having finished his course. Mr. Clark does not know just where he will locate, but will romain for a counle of weeks with hi6 brother Tom. Will Wed This Evening. This evening at tho residence of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. B. Conklin at Austin, ULJ she parsed nway.- The deceased resided in North Platte for a number of -years prior to 1892, when with bor husband sho removed to Portland, Oregon. Some time ago sho contracted pneumonia which disease loft ber lungs in a weak condition. This affection grew worse, and about thrco weeks ago sho was brought to Suther land with the hope that a chango of climato would prove beneficial. In this sh and the relatives wero disappointed, for no improvement was mado and at one o'clock Sunday morning surrounded by mother, husband, brothers and sisters LADIES. This is positively my last wcek in North Platte. Those desiring anything in the line of hairdressing or treatment of face will please govern themselves accordingly. Mrs. C. F. Wilson. Shop and Road Notes. We understand John Dalson will soon take a trip to Portland. Engine C85 was sent to Omaha Mon day to receive a new fire box. Walter Covillo has quit the shops and will engago in farming tho remainder of the season. Tho 709 came up from Omaha Satur day and was given to Billy Ryan on the branch run. The 827 went into the shops Monday for general overhauling and will also be given new woodwork. Engine G91, which was in the Gothou burg wreck, was brought up Friday and is now in tho back shop. Perry Sitton, of the carpenter's gang, will leavo in a fow days for a three weeks' visit at the world's fair. Clarence Stuart has accepted the posi tion of newsboy on the Union Pacific between North Platto and Omaha. About one hundred men laid off Mon day afternoon to attend the funeral of tho wifo or their old shopmate P. W. Corbett, Joseph Newhall left Sunday for a visit at the world's fair and will undoubtedly take great interest in the machinery he will see there. Joseph Herrod has charge of thn tool room during the absence of W. J. Roche who is at Chicago. Joe is at homo in tho o3itiou. The working hours at the shops were changed Monday, the men now going on at seven and quitting at four. This is in accordance with the request of the employes. Hi Smith returned Saturday from Chicago, where he had been taking in the fair for about a month. Warren Lloyd, who accompanied him, is visiting in some of the eastern cities. M. K. Earoum left Friday for New Albany, Ind., where Mrs. B. and tho children havojbeen visiting for several weeks. They will pass a week or so in Chicago and return home the early part of next month. Retrenchment of expenses' is the order of the day on the Union Pacific. A number of night operators have bepn pulled off, passenger trains on a number pf the branches have been discontinued, and other, ffdpctipns made wherever possible. " 1 b lddings, oE this city, will uo mar ried to Miss Efiie Cloland, for a number of years a resident ot North Platte. Tho coremon3 will bo performed in tho presenco or a limited number of invited guests, after which the couple will leave for tho Minnesota lako region, and will bo "at homo" in this city July 1st. Mrs. Corbett wa3 a bright and geu- erouB woman and readily endeared her self to all acquaintances. Sho possessed considerable literary ability, having written a largo number of short stories and sketches which wero published in Waverly's Magazine a3 well as in the locci! papers. Had tho lived longer her stopped up and asking for tickets ten dered a ten dollar bill. The agent fumbled around awhile, and then re turning a folded bill to tho purchaser said that he could not inako change, but to "take this ticket and walk right into the show." In neither caso did the young men take a look at tho bill handed him until after the show, supposing of courso that it was tho ten dollars given the agent; but later in tho evening when the bills were unfolded thoy wero found to bo one dollar bills. It was a robbery, of course, but it was hard to get the proper evidence to convict and no legal action was taken. Ono old gentleman from tho country mot two sharpers and m conversation with them mentioned the fact that ho had 8500 in the bank. The sharpers offered to bet eighty dollars that he could not show up that much -money. city banks and drew out $500, but the cashier surmising that ho wanted it to play on somo game followed him, and with the aid of tho police succeeded in getting him out of tho hands of the sharpers before they got his money. A deputy sheriff from Buffalo county camo up during tho day with a warrant for tho arrest of a gambler who was following the show. Ho spotted his man in the tent during tho afternoon and started for him, but the fellow gave him tho slip. About twelve o'clock oaiuruny nignt no again saw his man; and a foot raco took place, but the gam bler got away. Tho officer fired several shots at him but the leaden missels flew wido of their mark. xno proprietors or. tho shows are unable lo keep tho gamblers from fol- owing them, and the dishonest methods pursued by somo of the employes are unuouotecuy unKnown to tho pro prietors. THIRD "iVAKD LOCAL EVENTS. Tho chronicling of this event will literary productions might have gained a t i a ji' r. oreate no particular surprise to tho friends and acquaintances of tho con tracting parties, as it has been expected for some timo past. It unites a promi-. uont, popular aud successful business man of our city to a young lady of re finement, possessing a high order pf intelligence and purity of mind and soul. It will bring to North Platte a lady well qualified to fill tho social functions hor position commands. The Tribune is pleased lo extend to tho to-bo brido and groom its most hearty congratulations, and can assuro thorn a hearty wplcome from our people upon their roturn to thia thoir future home. Commencement Exercises. The commencement excrcisps of tho North Platto high school will bo held at Keith's opera house on Thursday even- mg next, Juno zmi. xnoro are an oven dozen in tho class this year, a number larger than over tjefqro in tho history of tho school, which speaks well for the teachers of tho schools and tho studious- ness or tho graduates. ho programme for tho occasion is as follows: TAUT F1BST. Mutjc, l!y the Band. Invocation; Kov. L. 1. McDonnld. Music T.lly tho Class. Essay, "Tho world owes use a living," Fannie VonGoetz. Oration, "Alexander IIamilton,"'Wui. II. Onneby. Essay, "The girl of the period,". . .liutli Patterson. Music, By the Class. Ess--ny, "The power of the imagination." Grace Duncan. Oration, "Monopolies," Geo. McMichaoI. Essay,' "True Success," Evnlyn Grady, Mnsjc, By tho Band.. PiKT 8KCPND. Esay, ''Ambition," Saraji rerjjuf-on. OrcUon, "The future of the Republican rarty," Alfred Oilman. Essay, 'Tast, Present and Future of Woman," Lizzie Bratf. Music, Instrumental Duett. Essay, "Tho Electric Arc" .Berenico Searle. Esny, "Fighting Windmills," Lutio Spring. Music, By the Claus. Valedictory and Esay, "Tho Fall of Rome," Mabel Goozee." Presentation of Diplomas. Music, By the Band. Tho North Platte Roller Mill is now turning out flour the equal of any sold in this market. . Ask your grocer for it. For sale by all dealers. To the Public. During the absence of V. VonGoetz I will bo in charge of that gentleman's grocejy store and my coal oil and gaso line business will bo in caro of my brothar Frank Weingand, who will promptly fill all orders and is authorized to make collections. Claude Weingand. To World's Fair Visitors. Secure your rooms while visiting the World's fair through tho Chicago rental agency, Masonic Temple, Chicago, 111. ' Certificates and world's fair maps fur nished free to any one by calling on Lester Eells, agent-for Lincoln crunty, pffice it Foley's block, North Platte, Ne. Take the Union Pacific Northwestern line at your home station, thereby avoid ing any change of cars. A.sk your agent for Union Pacific and Northwestern tickets to the world's fair, Chicago. C .... .1- , - 7 -.- j- .i . i:r for hor an enviable name. In North Platto sho leaves a wido circlo of friends who will mourn her death with deep regret and sorrow. Tho remains wero brought to this placo for interment, the funeral services being held at the Methodist church Monday afternoon and was attended by a largo concourse of friends. The family and relatives have tho heartfelt sym pathy of our citizens generally. A." O. U. W. Programme. The following is tho progrrmmo for tho Fourth of July celebration to be held under tho auspices of tho A. 0- U. AY lodge; Parade in tho morning of such civic societies as accept invitations; proces sion to movo to Ray's grove, where the exercises will be held. Ono milo bicycle race; first prize, 83; second 82. One-fourth mile bicyclo race, for boys under 15 years of ago, on 26-inch wheel; first prize 2. Hop, step and jump, prizo 82. Standing board jump, prize SI. Running jump, prizo 81. p Tug of war, prize 82. 100-yard foot raco, amateurs, prizo 82. Throwing baso ball, prizo 81. Game of ball, five innings, prizo 85. 50-yard foot raco for girls under 14 years of age; first prize 82; second, SI; third 50 cents. Egg race; first prizo S1.50; second, 81. -. Sack race, by boys, prize 81. ' Two swings, ladies' and gontlemcns'. A dancing platform will bo erected aud ice cream and lemonade kopt for sale on the grounds, and other amuse ments furnished thoso who attend. A cordial invitation is extended tho general public to participate in properly observing the day. Tho committee requests that all bring baskets well filled with lunches and be prepared to spend the day in the grove and have a pleasant time. Meats reduced at Geo. Nauraan's moat market. Try him, I?. It, Y, 31. C. A. Mr. Mitchell, the commercial man, spoke to our young men last Sunday. One of our young men will lead the meeting next Sunday who has been a christian only a few weeks. Mr. Raynor assisted in the music last Sabbath by the aid of the violin. We had a good attendance at 'our last meeting. We Jjieed the help of every christian man in North Platte, Thero s a groat work to be done for the Master. Can you not be with us at our next meeting and bring some unconverted young man with you? It Js the decision of the Board pf directors that the price of short time ptickets bo greater than pne third or one halt of the annual fee. From now on three months ticket will' be 8150; six months, $2.00; -while the annual ticket remains the same, $3.00.. So you see it is cheaper to-takebut a yearly ticket. COLLECTED BV ALIBI Miss Crane, of Kearney, is visiting her sister Mrs. John G. Erickson. Frank J. Clark has had bis house painted and otherwiso improved. Circus day brought John Larson a happy addition to his family in'tho being of a baby boy. Mrs. U. G. Sawyer went to Sterling Sunday night to spend two or three weeks with the family of Chris Sawyer. Tho heavy show wagons damaged a few of our crossings and culverts last Saturday, but thoy havo since been repaired, B. L. Lambert has been sick and as his immediate recovery depends upon a change in climate ho will bo taken to the hospital in Denver. Geo. Hatfield has taken a two weeks' lay off and will leave for Salt Lake to night and other western towns to find a better place than North Platte. Geo. Baskins and wifo and Mrs. Chas. Baskins and sister Mrs. Gross took a ride into tho country last Thursday and spent part of the day with E. R. Easton. Mrs. A. E. Coleman returned 'last Thursday evening from hor two months trip into Iowa and the world's fair. If the trip serves overybody as it served her overybody ought to go. Thero is not being much urged against tho voting of bonds and wo oxpect to give such a good majority in favor of having lights that wo want tho council to remember U3 handsomely by giving us an extra light or two. F. J. Dentler and wifo will leave to night for a summer recreation at their old homo in Illinois and "shorty" says he will not return until ho eats persim mons. Their two sweet little children will be missed from tho neighborhood. Miss Pauline Keen, daughter pf con ductor J. R. Keeq, is in tho city the guest of Mrs. Tramp. Miss Keen is a typical western girl and possesses a great deal of the joviahility of her father, con- Suthorland News. A largo delegation of Sutherland peo ple took in the big show at tho county seat the 17th and praises aro hoard from all directions. Mr. Carpenter, of Hershey, is now agent here but is not likely to stay, as he cannot secure a dwelling house and the depot is too small too live in. Mrs. Fred Hutton returned from hor eastern trip on Friday evening. It is needless to say Fred is happy that he is a widower no longer. Carpenter Doll is helping O. V. Coulter build the school house near Swanson's. The lumber, stone, etc,, were hauled ou iree of charge by the farmers in the district. This is is a sample of the big heartedness of some of our western farmers. John Keith was in town Sunday. The celebration July 4th is tho prin cipal topic of conversiition at present The committees on amusements, music, finances, etc., have been appointed aud the prospect is that wo will have a very enjoyable Fourth without going away from home to look for it. Tho school children's picnic on Keith's island would have boon a very merry affair but for tho strong wind and blow ing sand which detracted somowhat from the pleasure. However, tho little folks enjoyed themselves singing, play ing games, drinking lemonade, etc., til late in tho afternoon. The teacher, Miss Atwater,has returned to her home in Grand Island. It is reported that some of our smart alecks wero pulled in on the shell game at the circus. Queer somo people will nover learn not to try to beat a man at his own gamo. C. F. Iddinga is having a bolting mill attached to his elevator for tho purpose of furnishing corn meal to the farmers in exchange for the corn. Surely Mr. Iddings is trying to accommodato tho peoplo here at Sutherland, whilo at tho samo timo it builds up a good business for him. Citizex. For Sale- House and lot one block from high school building; good cellar, stable and outbuildings. House has six rooms and is in oxcollent repair. Nice lawn and shade trees. For further particulars apply at this office. Currier's Buropean Hotel, Chicago, (formerly tho St. Charles), 15 and 17 South Clark street. Established years. Strictly first-class. Central location. Hot and cold baths freo. Good elevator. Rates 81.00 per day. No advance dur ing the fair. Currier & Judd, Proprietors. Now is tho timo to buy gasoline stoves, refrigerators, sewing machines, cook stoves and hardware of all kinds, Get prices from other dealers and wo will discount them for the next thirty days. Don't forget this, and if you aro doing any building or want barb wire we want to figure with you. Wo aro offering special inducements for cash buvors. Yours etc, L. Stkicklek. Joseph Meyer, tho boot and shoe maker in the Neville building on Locust' street, guarantees satisfactory work at fair prices. Custom work receives prompt attention. Advertised Letters. List of letters remaining uncalled for in the post office at North Platte, Neb.. for tho week ending June 21, 1893. gentlemen. Allison, Orval Ketige, John Bolk, Jack McLaughlin, W T Graves, V K Myres, O G Hartman, Harry Pruyn, R II LADIES. Boden, Mary Hughes, Mrs AC Booth, Mrs Josio McNais, Miss Amy Rosell, Lilly Held for address Mr W II Rankin, Roset, New. Hold for postage Mrs Minnio Fiser, Boyd, Jefferson county, Illinois. Persons calling for above will please say "advertised." C. L. Wood, Postmaster SPECIHIi NOTICES. Advertisements under this head will be charged 1 cent per word each insertion, but nothing accepted for less than lOcts To Farmers. I have accepted the agency for the celebrated Deering Binders and Mowers and will also keep in stock repairs for those machines. Will also keep on hand binding twino. Call and see mo bofore sequently those in hor presence are made purchasing a maohineor twine. Store to feel that timo is not heavy. Sho will room corner Front and Locust street? return to her home in Denvor this week. Mr. and Mrs. Tramp gavo a party at their homo to tho young people, tho occasion being tho sixteenth birth anni versary of Miss Gussio Tanger and tho presenco of Miss Keen of Denver. Card and other games wore played and re freshments served and if I did not say that all those who participated enjoyed themselves I might be a prevaricator. During the absence of Mr. VonGoetz this summer, Claudo Weingand will havo charge of tho store assisted by Miss Fannio VonGoetz at the books, Tony Stollo and Ed Bogue behind the counter and Ed Elliott on the wagon. With this competent corps of clerks Mr. VonG. can cast every business care asido and have threo months of solid comfort and pleasure. Chas. Brandtner, who married a sister of V. VonGoetz and whose home is in Vienna, Austria, was here a few days last week. He will visit the Pacifio states and return via the Yellowstone Park, taking with him a few friends from the old conntry. Mr. Brandtner is ti nephew of Chas. Postel, traveler and author, and whose works aro written under the name of Chas. Sealsfield. Although th'e world lost Postel at the age of twenty-three, he never disclosed his identity until he died in Switzerland in 1861. He was a bachelor and willed his accumulated wealth to the amount of several hundred thousand dollars $o two nephews, Mr. Brandtner being one of them,. Geo.C, Campbell. It has been demonstrated that tho Jewel and Surpriso gasoline stoves are the best made and prices are O. K. Strickler sells them. For thirty days Strickler will sell stoves, sowing machines, wind mills and pumps at greatly reduced prices and all other goods at lower prices than ever boforo. Piles of people have piles, but DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve will cure them. A. F. Streitz. Wall Paper. Largest Stock, Best assortment and at Lowest Prices at Peale's. Corn Cultivators at Her shey & Co's. Farmers should not be indnnml to give an order to any slick tongued agents for binders. Before giving your orders you should seo the New Empire which Strickler will have set up in a fow days. It is by far the Blickest, simplest and best machine on earth. Everybody should call and seo it whether they want to Duy or not. H. OTTEN, BOOTS AND SHOES, NOTICE TO VOTERS. North Platte, Neb., June 13th, 1893. Notice is hereby given that the super visors of registration in and for the city of North Platte, Nebraska, will sit for the purpose of registering voters on Friday and Saturday June 16th and 17th, and on Saturday, June 21th, 1893, as follows: In First ward, in First ward hoee house, In Second ward, in B. I. Hmman hose house. In Third ward, in Wild West hose house. By order of the city council. E. B. Warner, Join Sorensojt. Mayor. Clerk. ' Fino lino of Dado Peale's old stand. Wall Papers at rjIHE ORIGINAL NORTH SIDE X Grocery Store is the place to buy groceries cheap. I take special pain to keep nice fresh country produce-wd will not sell anything in this line Holes I can recommend it. V. VON GOETZ. Out or Sight. The traveling public are now fully alive to the fact that the Chicago. Union Paci fic & North-Western Lino offers th very best accommodations to tho public from and to Ohicago, Omaha and intermediate points, not only during tc"" World's Fair, but all tho year arcirc. The steel windmills which Strickler sells for 830 go like hot cakes. Better see them if you want a mill. SCIIMALZRIED DOES NOT HAVE any Nebraska tobacco ciirars. hut h does havo some of the best in the city; also a full line of manufactured tobacco and smokers' articles. Ladies who will do writinir fornia at thoir homes will make cood wm-bh: Reply with self-addressed, stamped enve lope, Miss Mildred Miller, South Bend, Ind. Dr. Salisbury, the painless tooth extracter, and tine gold filler, will be at the Hawloy House the third Monday of each month. Studebaker Wagous Hershey & Co's. at Buy a 810 sewing machine of Striek er for 830, a SS0 cook stove forr20. Prices on all stoves in same proportion Now is your time. Barb & Co's. Wire at Hershey Great Sacrifice in Choice Town Lots. North half of block 94 and all of hWfc 18, original plat of North Platto for mln at' panic figures. Call on T. Fultoj.- Gastt. Wanted Ladies to do writintr at home, will pay 818 to 820 per week. Sm1 self addressed stamped envelon fnr. reply. Address, Mme. Wright. Mishawaka, Ind. Platte Valley Lodge No. 18, . I. O. G. T., Meets every THURSDAY EVENING at :.JO in First National Bank Hall. UNITE WITH US. flHOICE FAMILY GROCTERTES? U at the orieinnl North Side O Store. Also Feed of all kinds and Fresh Country Produce. Give me a call. V. VON GOETZ A Mother's Mistake. Mothers frequently make a mistake in neglecting the Couch of a child. A Fort Wayne, Jnd., lady writes: 3Iy lktle aughter b years old had a severe Ccmeh hat as it was nothing unusual I thought lothing of it, and allowed it to run oe for or ii weeks, when it became so obstinate sue be-ian loslnir flesh. I eallpd ia physician who treated her three weeks without benefit. A neighbor Insisted an on my trying Ballard's Horehound Syrup; it reneveu ner irom the hrst dose and she begau gaining flesh rapidly, when wo had' usea two Doities her Uoucn had enUrerv disappeared. I would not beNvithout it. It does not constipate mv children. BaK iHrd's Horehound Svrun Is fw frosa Opiates. It's the most soothing Throat and Lung medicine In the vorld. Price 50c. and 1.00. Sold by A. F. Sireitz. 1-2 ROSS & PELTT, General Blacksmithing and Wood Work. Horse Shoeing a Specialty. LOCUST STREET. World's Fair Travelers Will "Have It. The public "demand through servico when, traveling. It is old-fashioned to "change cars.'f On the through, solid vestibuled trains of the Chicago, Union Pacific & North-Westerp Jae from or to Chicago, Omaha and intermediate points there is no ohange. This h? the finest and fastest sen-ice between the points named. The Things We Prize Most arc not the gewgaws and gimcracks we gather about us. Every life, of course, has Its sacred tinseled treas ures, but in this practical work-a-day world man is prone to value most those things which serve him best. Not much sentiment in this, per haps, but some sense all the same. The McCormick Machine of Steel takes first rank the world over. Hundreds of thousands of grain growers call it the best harvester and binder that .ever went into a grain field, and they prue it accord ingly.. It Isn't sentiment with them -h's just plain, old-fashioned com mon sense. They like it best bei. cause it serves them best. It costs more money than some harvesters, but that's because it's mora valuable. Its advantages more than offset the added cost. The "Machine of Steel" is built to harvest the grain crop of the world, and to do it better than any other machine. Perhaps you may care to know more about this harvester. Our catalogue will interest you. Mccormick Harvesting machine Co. chicago, ill. HERSHEY & Co., Agts. 1 K -mi