Firemen Head to Fremont for State Convention
Eredt members of the North F Platio fire department left this morning for Fremont to attend the annual convention of the state volunteer firemen's association. The group includes Cy Rissell J. R. Brook Emil Traub Kas Sandall Fred Dick Adam Christ and J. R. Baskina. The crew anticipated a big time.
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North F Platio Fire Department
Fremont
State Volunteer Fremet's Association
Cy Rissell
J. R. Brook
Emil Traub
Kas Sandall
Fred Dick
Adam Christ
J. R. Baskina
Sargeant Boal Selected for Officers Training at Leon Springs
Sargeant Cody Boal of Company stationed at Camp Cody is chosen as a candidate for the officers training school at Leon Springs Texas and is now at that camp. Sargeant Fred Peterson is at the same training camp. Friends of these soldiers are glad they are advancing.
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Sargeant Boal
Sargeant Cody Boal
Camp Cody
Leon Springs
Texas
Sargeant Fred Peterson
Baptist Church Notes Update and Education Workshop
The Baptist prayer meeting shifts to Thursday 7 45 pm. A Chicago telegram asks the Grand Teland leaders to organize Nebraska Baptists to meet the challenge facing America. An educational program led by Collins of Lincoln concluded with 18 teachers to be examined Thursday, replacing the prior Wednesday schedule. Mr and Mrs T C Cover returned home after visiting their son Guy in Caldwell Idaho. Overshoes are on sale at The Leader Mer Co with layaway options available.
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Baptist Church
The
Baptista
Chicago
Grand Teland
Nwbraska
Baptists of America
Collins of
Lincoln
T. C. Cover
Guy
Caldwell
Idaho
Butler Buchanan
W. 2Nd Street
Vance Neale
Stone Drug
Atore
Colorado
Binker Book & Drug Co
Mer. Co
W. B. Brown
Kimball
Lutheran Building Fund Nears Fifteen Thousand Dollars
The Lutheran congregation reports the building fund approaching fifteen thousand dollars and optimism for starting construction this year. Forty six members gathered at Emil Mersehied’s apartments for social time, music by the brotherhood quartet, and a lunch as subscriptions to the fund reached three dollars.
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Liutheran
Lutheran Brotherhood
Emil Mersehied
North Platte Floral Co
Brotherhood Quartette
Harold Burke
Andy Yost
Marty Beagle
Claude Weinand
Spaire
Claude Weingand
North Platte Bank Official Takes Up Knitting For Soldiers
A North Platte bank official becomes the first local knitter, giving up cards and evenings to craft warm garments for soldiers. He contemplates forming a knitting club and eyes several local men including Jock McGraw and Charley Clinton as potential members.
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North Platte
Soldier Boys
Jock McGraw
Charley Clinton
John Clabaugh
Arthur Rush
Arthur Plumer
Frank Murray
Gilfoyles Arrive In North Platte After Lincoln Wedding
Mr and Mrs Gilfoyle arrive in North Platte to make their home at 108 West Third Street. Mrs Gilfoyle, formerly Elizabeth Karl Langston, is a noted voice instructor previously based here with a studio. Mr Gilfoyle is a passenger conductor on the North Platte Cheyenne run.
Elks Grow Their Ranks As Members Enter Service
The Elk lodge fellowship in this city swelled when Tloward McMichael and Dr Murdock were initiated. Deputy Harrison from Grand Tolland inspected the lodge and praised its condition while noting many members have joined the army or navy, nearing twenty thousand in service.
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R Pr. O. Elkenee
Tloward McMichael
Murdock
Owalallaw
Mstrict
Harrison
Grand Tolland
Army
Navy
Resignations and community notices mark North Platte events
Frank J. McGovern resigns from Herschfeld after long service with Weingand and McDonald and later J B McDonald. The 50th anniversary of the St FP O Elka will be observed by the local lodge February 16. January inventory sale at Leader Mercantile Co continues with new lots daily. Funeral of Valentine Schumann held at Lutheran church. Women of North Platte urged to attend Wlock's January Clearance sale. Local merchants align with Food Administration on January 21 1918 price and delivery terms. War Savings Stamp committee calls a district meeting. Wool hats offered by Tramp & Sons. Lutheran and Catholic women to a Red Cross work session. Walker Music Co receives Brunswick phonographs. Next teachers exam on Saturday January 19. Infants wear fine underwear from Bett Tramp & Sons. Bank of North Platte issues FIRST NATIONAL BANK report with officers sworn statement.
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Tt. FP. O. Elka
Valentine Schumann
Lutheran Church
Koch
North Platte W
Territory
Wlock
North Platte
Nebraska
Food Administration
Food Commission
Signer, Sfaire & Sandall
É. T. Tramp & Sons
Wiley York Rush
Order of Moose
Grand Island
E. T. Tramp & Sons
Lutheran Ald Society
Federal Building
Red Cross
Aileen Gantt
Dreshax
Bett, Tramp & Sons
Red Cross Good Shipped and Local Notices
Red Cross goods prepared for express shipment include fifty four eweaters seventy socks twenty five wristlets eight scarves three hospital wraps and a helmet. Earlier shipments totaling six hundred pounds of dressings and hospital garments were sent and more annilar supplies are due soon. Mrs John Mellvane improved after a week of illness. The Leader Mer Co advertises daily bargains and investment opportunities ABBATT GOODMAN BUCKLEY invite inquiries for 7 percent investments.
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Red Cross
North Matte
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Lutheran Brotherhood Meeting
Sammy
Sammy Girls
Evangelist Runyon
Mr. Campbell
Rev
Hrunyon
Miss Boyd
General Hospital
Maxwell
Ce Varde of
Oafeer
Amin
R. FP
Wright
Adamson
Oklahoma
Mer
Dantist Ladies’ Auxiliary
Henderson
Happy Hour Club
Gash Austin
Front
Dewey
Elk's
MeGovern
Frank J. McGovern
Herschfeld
Weingand and
McDonald
J. B. McDonald
McGovern
Leader Mercantile Co
M. J. Forbes
War Savings Stamp Committee
Chamhber of Commerce Rooms
Tramp & Sone
Walker Music Co
Brunswick
Plano
Atutt
Harter
Berveorve Dist
First National Bank
Nebraski
State of
PF. L. Mooney
Mooney
E. Rh. Goodman
Honda
Liberty
Libert Low
Federal Reserve Bank
Pirnitare
Banking House
Orime
James Pou
Hankorn
Cielurelig
Aiea
ST Og
Abbatt, Goodman & Buckley
John G. Mellvane
Mer, Co's
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