Mrs Ray Welborn Fends Off Burglary with Revolver
A would be burglar nearly enters Mrs. Ray Welborn's home at 315 West Second. She fires but misses as the intruder retreats. The alarm system, devised by her engineer husband, helped raise her about four o'clock. Other notes include school changes to Gregg shorthand and local community activities at the park and store ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Welborn
West Second
Mr. Welborn
Board of Education
Robeson
Gregg
Harriet Templin
Madison
Ret
Miss Templin
North Platte
Army Transport Corps Camp Invades North Platte
The Red Cross led by Seeberger has secured city park and camp grounds for the Army Transport Corps arriving August first with about sixty vehicles and 250 men. A committee will greet them in Gothenburg or a nearby point and host a ball game between North Platte and Grand Island. The Red Cross canteen will serve lunch and provide piano access for the visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. F. Seeberger
The
Red Cross
Army Transport Corps
North Platte
Gothenburg
Grand Island
Million and a Half Bushels of Wheat to Ship This Fall
Chappell Nebraska will see a shipment of about 1.5 million bushels of wheat this fall. Local land offers in Deuel County attract buyers before harvest. Prices range from 65 to 86 dollars per acre depending on improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chappell
Nebaska
Deuell
J. K. Post
McCabe Tifotel
First National Bank
Chappel
Neb
Ethan McFarland
Aviation Corps
R. McFarland
Art McMullen
Estes Park
J. P. Burrows
Walker
Harmonious Four male quartet tours coast to coast
Doane College quartet Harmonious Four tours coast to coast with Prof. Thomas Kelley of Omaha calling them the best male quartet in years. At the Methodist church Saturday evening at 8 oclock, enjoy Hawaiian, banjo, and jazz elements plus readings. Admission adults 6 cents children 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doane College
Thomas Kelley
Omaha
The
Methodist Church
Episcopal Defeat Catholic Team in City Park Classic
The Episcopal ball team beat the Catholic team 11 to 3 after seven innings. Early 4 to 3, the Episcopals surged in the final frame with seven runs aided by hits and errors. Battery: Guy Swope and Clarence Day for Episcopal. Joe Ranch and Tom Haggerty for Catholic. A 12 year old, Allen Lawhead, added two scores. Methodist and Lutheran teams then played five innings, Methodist winning 2 to 1. Pittman and Adams pitched for Methodists, Johnson and Sandall for Lutherans. Johnson sprained knee. Sandall hit in the eye on a batted ball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal
Episcopals
Guy Swope
Clarence Day
Joe Ranch
Tom Haggerty
Presen
Allen Lawhead
Pitcher Ranch
Pittman
Adams
Johnson
Sandall
Louis Johnson
League Prince Non-Partisan League picnic at Griffiths grove
Former Non-Partisan League picnic at Griffiths grove near Maxwell bridge on Friday July 26 1919. Walter Thomas Millis internationally known will speak at 2 pm on the laws in operation in North As these laws are very important to Lincoln county and Nebraska. attendees urged to bring baskets and enjoy themselves. All welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League
Griffith’s Grove
Maxwell Bridge
Walter Thomas Millis
North
Lincoln County
Nebraska
Doctor returns from Missouri Valley Veterinarian meeting
Dr. W. T. Pritchard came back from Omaha after attending the Missouri Valley Veterinarian Association convention. Mrs. J. F. Clabaugh hosted the Indian Card Club gathering Wednesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Pritchard
Omaha
Missouri Valley Veterinarian Association
J. F. Clabaugh
The
Indian Card Club
Doctor Fetter Resumes Private Practice in North Platte
Dr. BE W. Fetter announces discharge from the military and return to private practice. He will be based at offices over Rexall Drug Store in North Platte Nebraska with office phone 282 and residence 634.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. W. Fetter
Rexall Drug Store
North Platte
Neb
Business Necessities Demand a New Court House
A county needs a modern large court house to handle fifty years of business. The piece argues the project is a plain business proposition not a feud weapon and urges proceeding now to prevent North Platte from growing arrogant. W P Snyder signs as Superintendent Ex Sub Station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bbuaries
I & Plain Busines
North Platte
Olso
Court House
W. P. Snyder
Men and Boys Day at Christian Bible School
Corner Third and Vine Streets invites men and boys to attend next Sunday at 0:45 for a Men and Boys Day contest against Summer Slump. The school notes it held top city attendance last year and urges men to visit and participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Bible School
Third
Vine Streets
For Sale Two Residences on Local Streets
Property listings announce sale of a residence at 523 Went Second Street and another at 210 West First Street. Inquiries directed to Ralph Smith at 623 West Second Street. Mrs. Wm Owens departed last night to spend the weekend with friends in Omaha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Street
West First Street
Ralph Smith
West Second Street
Wm. Owens
Omaha
Dent Heads to Rochester for Patterson Operation
Dent leaves for Rochester to attend a planned operation on T. C. Patterson. Dr. Geo accompanies the party, arrangements made weeks ago by Patterson, and Patterson has sought Dent's presence. Patterson has been treated to prepare for the surgery. Also noted is a local ad for children's dresses from BE. T. Tramp & Sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dent
Rochester
Geo
Comedy Promise That Will Make A Blind Man Laugh
A lighthearted note touts a comedy described as guaranteed to make a blind man laugh. The playful claim hints at broad humor and inclusive appeal, inviting readers to join in a joyful, irreverent screening.
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Block’'S
Maxwell Camp
Irs
Kidder
Leader Mercantile Co
Ruby McMichael
Childrn
Motor Transport Corps
H. W. Bird
Stanley
Hugh Bird
Montana
Glenn C. Mincer
Kearney
Mincer
Kearney State Normal
Bellevue College
Voile
Sone
Toight
Minneapolis
EE. T, Trawp & Sons
Belle Miller
Misa Ruth
FE Ll
Mooney
Harriet Hoagland
Lincoln
Kimball
Senator Busbee
Emma Rudat
France
Albert Hasper
P- M. Sorenson
Harvey
Newport News
Overseas Service
Camp Dodge
James Ware
Paxton Ware
Blair
Reynolds Terrace
Ware
N. B. Spurrier
Nichola
Idaho Springs
Col
Potter
L. E. Jones
Herahey
Colorado
Gummere- Dent
Gummere-Dent Drug Co
North Platte, Neb
Farmer's Co-Operative Association
Hershey
S. M. Souder
T. F. Healey
Liberty Land Company
Hale Hamilton
Arbuckle Comedy
Louise Glaum
Lost Lake
Billy West
Twoood
Kiks
Vieniec
State Farm
League Prince
BE. T. Tramp & Sons
Keith
Albert Ray
Elinor Fair
the Sennett Comedy
Happy Valley
Lillian Gish and
Robert Harron
Crystal Theatre
Tom Moore
Detroit
Hendy-Ogier Auto Co
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