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North Platte Semi Weekly Tribune

Location

North Platte, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1917

Page

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Nebraska Company EB Arrives for Ft Crook Mobilization

Company EB with 172 members arrives in the city to join non-residents who reached on Sunday and yesterday. Local committees escort the delegates to Franklin Auditorium to serve as armory this stay. Over 200 young men in town will join the national army for France, with many from Lincoln and surrounding counties.

Company EB Fifth Nebraska Citizen's Committee Company E Co. L Franklin Auditorium Ft. Crook France Lincoln Dawson Keith Frontier Perkins Garden

Special Meeting of the Odd Fellows on July 18

The local Order of Odd Fellows will hold a special meeting for degree work on Wednesday evening July 18 at 7 30. A large attendance is desired. Secretary J Guy Swoph signs the notice.

L OF. O. F J. Guy Swoph

Traffic Over Lincoln Highway Bridge Resumes

Repair fills on the Lincoln highway bridge were completed last week and the highway is open again, aiding east county travel to the city. A sand stretch near the Blankenburg ranch receives a clay dressing to improve that road section.

Lincoln Highway Blankenburg Ranch

Repairing County Fair Buildings After Storm

A gang of six to eight men began repairing damage to county fair buildings from Friday night’s storm. Workers aim to restore structures and quickly erect new ones, promising exhibition facilities that surpass last year and give the grounds a true county fair look. Also notice of land for sale in Northwest quarter of Section 12-18-31 in Sutherland Nebraska.

W. A. Wilson Dad Ae ‘Sutherland

City to hold regular session this evening

Local and personal notes report the city council will meet in regular session this evening. Several residents travel to Omaha and further trips are planned to Grand Island Betes Bark Denver and Oklahoma. An accident on a truck injured Henry Samuelson amid ongoing repairs and local events include a film showing and a family reunion at Hotel McCabe.

Conncis

Depot Construction Advances at Rapid Pace

Brick work on the new depot rises with walls several feet high as 50 men toil. White Hedford stone base course laid, 7 600 cubic feet used. Lumber 200 000 feet, bricks 600 000, and 1 000 yards of concrete planned.

Hedford Jas. Stewart Company Union Pacific Railroad Eitther

Lexington visitor and local notes from North Platte

Maloney of Lexington visited in this city yesterday. Mrs. Fred Thompson left for Lincoln for a week. Experienced man and wife wanted on ranch for permanent position. The Christian ladies aid to meet Thursday in church basement. For sale Practically new piano 175 cash. Mrs. David Minshall returned from Wisconsin. Second trick wire chief bought ten acres on west coast of Florida. Roy T. D. Sullivan of Elm Creek went to Scotts Bluff for a few days. Miss Erma Soherbache and Adah Hatfield attended funeral of Grace Ogier. Rev. McDaid left for Scotts Bluff for corner stone service. Lawn social at Dr D S Morrill home Thursday evening proceeds to Co E mess fund. Hoyt Smithens of Peru joined Rexall drug store. The Elks building open to Co E members in town. Co E contingent arrived on branch train. many boys quartered in private homes. Weather forecast fair and warmer. highs 81 yesterday.

Maloney Lexington Fred Thompson Lincoln Addreas Fox LeMoyne Neb Christian Ladies’ Aid Plano Walnut St North Platte David Minshall Wisconsin Stewart Florida Roy. T. D. Sullivan Elm Creek Scotts Bluff Erma Soherbache Adah Hatfield Hastings Grace Ogier McDaid Morrill Co. E Mess Fund Hoyt Smithens Peru Rexall Drug Store Sinisters Mose Harrison Elks Co. E Co. BE and

Picnic Planned by Company Members for Fort Crock Departure

A committee met to arrange a picnic for company members before they depart for Ft. Crock. The event will be at the city park with relatives and friends invited. Each family brings lunch for themselves plus 100 baskets for two soldiers. Volunteers to provide baskets should contact committee members Mrs M.KE Scott Mrs Chis Bogue Mrs FN Buchanan Mrs Will Eshleman Mrs Edmund Dickey Mrs L. Walker Mrs Ella Jenkins. A program of sports will follow the basket dinner with band music.

Ft. Crock

Wanted hay crew for ranch job on Bratt Goodman ad

Wanted good party to cut stack bale and haul hay on part section six two four range two south DP Ed McNeel ranch rare chance for the right party Ad dress Bratt Goodman Ruckley.

McNeel Ranch Bratt, Goodman & Ruckley

Week of Pilgrimage of Prayer Observed in Nebraska Churches

Beginning Monday July 14 the Church of Our Savior and Episcopal churches across Nebraska began a week of intercession for wartime blessing victory and lasting peace. Prayers are said at noon and 2 a m daily with an all day open church Friday. A corporate communion service is planned for 9 a m Friday inviting all members and friends.

Church of Our Saviour Nebraska

For Rent in City Furnished Rooms and Beds

Three modern furnished rooms offering six beds six total with three doubles and three singles. Includes bath and utilities. rents on a per cent basis to the party. BRATT GOODMAN BUCKLEY advertise. The Club Nevita hosts a meeting tomorrow afternoon with Mrs Fred Louden Mrs James Hart and son Lawrence traveling to Chicago last evening to visit relatives. Western Union manager Austin requests an additional telegraphist from Omaha to handle increased business.

Bath Bratt, Goodman& Buckley Nevita Mra Fred Louden James Hart Lawrence Chicago Austin The Western Union Omaha

Soldier Boys Begin Regular Drill Today

Beginning today members of Company B start full duty with rounds from 6 30 in the morning to 11 at night. The daily schedule lists fire call, reveille, mess, drill, assembly, recalls, private school, retreat, tattoo and taps across the long training day.

Co. B Reville Meas Reecall Meag Drrlh Tatoo

Rowena Circle Sets Meeting With Mrs Groves

The Rowena Circle will meet with Mrs C W Groves on West Ninth Street tomorrow afternoon. All members are urged to attend and bring a friend.

Rowena Circle

Yard Equipment Lot From LEYPOLDT and PENNINGTON

Two mowers one rake one sweep one stacker are offered as nearly new and in first class condition. Property listed under LEYPOLDT and PENNINGTON with emphasis on quality and readiness for use.

Leypoldt & Pennington

Chautauqua Brings Sunshine Music and Wonders to North Platte

Seven days of entertainment run July 29 to August 4 featuring Ada Roach the Sunshine Girl W S Ellis and the Hawaiians Ducrot and Jane Dillon the interpreter of world literature The shows promise happiness education and astonishing feats for local audiences.

North Platte Ada Roach Jane Dillon

Metroplitan Men Singers Star In Large Musical Program

Harrison Keller and Stewart Wille praised as leading musicians in a big Metropolitan Men Singers concert. The 900 pound ensemble is noted for humor and a mix of classical, old home songs and patriotic melodies. Norman Hill Company features Ruby Norman and Peg Hill in a lively, versatile program.

Harrison Keller Stewart Wille Metropolitan Men Singers Norman-Hill Company

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