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Newspaper
North Platte Semi Weekly Tribune
Location
North Platte, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1908
Page
8
The Sioux Falls mayor reports the old waterworks company must quit business by July 1 after federal court orders and ongoing litigation over bonds rent and street rights. The city took over fire protection February 1 1907 and now serves about 1400 consumers, nearly all city residents.
A Lincoln correspondent for the Omaha Bee cites North Platte letters urging return to pre block signal railroading. He recalls 10 to 20 car trains with minimal signaling and small crews, arguing the railroads now bluff the commission and urging firm oversight.
The article notes a Chicago church proposing a courting room to offset a growing divorce crop. It mentions Messrs Knox Fairbanka Hughes and Cannon ready to weigh how long a dream lasts. References Roosevelt dam nearing completion and limited horse car lines, with New York brides and a west central county seat tone.
The June 10 1908 meeting notes show the full board and county clerk present with no complaints. A telephone report on June 11 describes Leo May shot through the head at the Pizer farm near North Platte with Mrs May present. Leo remained alive in late accounts while the May family awaited further details. A socialist street orator drew sharp criticism on Friday and Saturday, with police noting public opposition to his European style rhetoric.
Taken up around May 10 1908 on section 30 town 15 range 30 74 miles NW of North Platte Nebraska a black mare about 850 pounds no brand visible owner must prove ownership and claim or the animal will be disposed of by R E Marshall under local authorities.
Miss Jennie Wilson returned home to Riverton after serving as Wallace schools principal for a year. Local social news notes church meetings, magazine readers, and plans for a Fourth of July celebration. Hail storms caused crop damage four miles south of town and north of town, with livestock and buildings affected.
J Frank Conlan of 436 Houston St New York extols Electric Bittera as a grand family medicine for dyspepsia liver problems and weak kidneys It regulates digestion purifies blood and restores vigor Sold with guarantee at Stone's drug store for 60 cents.
The Grand Island Independent reports the wedding of Anna Naylin and Walker W Hainline at St. Marys Catholic church last evening. Rev Father Wolf officiated with about thirty relatives present. The bride wore Copenhagen blue and was attended by Mrs Goodlove, sister of the groom. The groom was aided by M F Naylin. Afterward the party gathered at Mrs H Baumann’s home for a supper and station. The couple will reside at Seventh and Walnut.
Readers praise Newbro's Herpicide for rapid scalp cleansing dandruff relief and itch control. It is said to curb dandruff causing germs preventing hair loss and baldness while styling hair with an aristocratic look. Sample requests direct to The Herpicide Co Detroit MI via A F Streitz agent, two sizes sold.
A cautions note urges buyers to choose superior well tanned leather harnesses built by experts. It warns that poor construction will fail in emergencies and advises seeking tips from trusted sources to ensure durability.
Notice published by the land office of the Inter River District Nebraska. It states intention to make final proof to establish a claim to land in North Platte Nebraska before the Register and Receiver on July 6. Claimant names are listed with witnesses George Wtey Arthur Ulmet and Belem Town. Evans.
Partial OCR shows financial figures tied to a city office with a city clerk and a fiscal car reference. The readable pieces include $21,400.00 and $20,000 amounts and a Temrie City Clerk entry, but the meaning and context are fragmented.
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