Local Business and Personal Notes From the Area
W W Burr invests in a 191 Buick received today. Mrs J E Carroll returns from Stockville after six weeks with a relative. Burnie Bonham visits his brother Harley in town. Claude Mecomer buys a drug store at Lodge Pole. A car load of new Buicks arrives at Davis garage and all sold locally. Irene Richards to return from Ohio visit. Rev M C Johnson moving to Lewiston Idaho. For Rent four room furnished house at 821 Locust. Miss Mabel Brummett leaves for Arnold. Mrs Johnson of Stockville visits J F Carroll. Lost linen napkins between town and experimental station. Christian Science service at K P hall Sunday 11 am. Sunday school at 12 pm. Wilson out returns from Philadelphia NA Education meeting. Nellie Bennett returns from Rawlins. Henry Hansen family to return from California soon. Julia Duckworth of Clinton Ill to take charge of Postal Telegraph office next week. Pittsburg Perfect Electric Welding and fencing supplies at Hershey s. Lady Forrestera committee meets with Catholic Girls Club on building improvements. Wilhelm Frels dies at 73. long Lincoln county resident and Lutheran member. For Sale Black Percheron stallion, three years old, 1650 lbs. papers available. Jas Kimmel, North Bend R R 1 Neb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Carroll
Stockville
Burnie Bonham
Sutherland
Harley Bonham
Claude Mecomber
Lodgepole
Davis Garage
Johnson
J. F. Carroll
Tramp
Christian Science Service
K. P. Hall
Wilson
Phildelphia
National Educational Association
Nellie Bennett
Rawlins
James Jepson
Henry Hansen
California
Julia Duckworth
Clinton, Ill
Maud Jaques
Pittsburg
Grant Island
Hershey
5Th
Locust Sts
Lady Forrestera
Catholic Girls Club
Lucy Dunn
Birer Announces Long Term Stay in North Platte
W W Birer writes from North Platte recalling arrival in January 1881 and praise for local support. He plans permanent citizenship and 92 year business re enlistment, Incorp orate, to serve the city and state with a new company marked by appreciation and commitment. Hurrah for North Platte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Platte
W. W. Birer
Strike Settlement Progress Reported By Officials
Word from union and railroad officials indicates another effort will be made to settle the strike. Details of any conference are not confirmed, but both sides are said to be eager to reach an agreement and concessions are anticipated.
Will Have Chautauqua In City This Summer
A Redpath Horner bureau representative, backed by the Chamber of Commerce, will run a five day Chautauqua starting July 18. The city will receive ten percent of admission receipts while the bureau covers site and seats at no cost, selling season tickets at two dollars each. Attractions include the Dunbar Male Quartet, Fisher Shipp company, Rigniers, the impersonator, Military Girls Musical, doctors Gordon Mitchel and Bradford, and Ned Woodman the cartoonist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redpath- Horner Bureau
F. Temple
Chamber of Commerce
Dunbar
Fisher-Shipp Company
Rigniers
Impersonator
Military Girls’ Musical Organization
F. K. Gordon
C. C. Mitchel
Bradford
Ned Woodman
Mass Convention Called in North Platte for City Ticket Nomination
City voters are summoned to a mass convention at the court house on Thursday March 13 at 8 PM to nominate a non partisan city ticket. A Democratic electors convention will meet at the court house on Wednesday March 12 at 8 PM to nominate four councilmen and two school board members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Platte
Court House
J. B. McDonald
H. Stone
Resignation Accepted from Rev Favoright at Baptist Meeting
Congregation regrets the resignation of Rev Favoright as church leaders accept his departure. A call was extended to Rev Barton of Rochester New York who will graduate from a theosophical school this spring and has been highly recommended to the North Platte church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Favoright
The
Baptist Church
Rev
Barton
Rochester
N. Y
North Platte
March Term District Court Opens With Light Docket
The March term of district court will convene next Monday with a light docket. Judge Grimes and Clerk Prosser have decided jury presence is unnecessary, and the jury drawn last Saturday was discharged. The U S Supreme Court Union Pacific ruling does not affect the Norris bill or its passage. a Colorado decision likewise does not apply to the Lexington case brought by the Farmers association. A thorough examination is still pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grimes
Clerk Prosser
United States Supreme Court
Union Pacific
Colorado
Lexington
Farmer‘s Association
Buick Demonstration Sets Standard for Auto Judgement
J. L. Davis Auto Co of North Platte Nebraska showcases a Buick demonstration ride to establish a benchmark for evaluating automobiles. The feature markets Buick as a model of reliability and value in the local auto trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. 8. Davis AuTo Co
North Platte
Nebr
Quote on a man's charitable image with a sting
A witty remark contrasts a beggar's request with the man’s self serving line claiming he "gave a little dinner to an acquaintance of his." The quip, from Lippinocht's, satirizes reputation versus motive.
Oxford Honors Duke With Cash Poor Doctor Card
After Wellington's campaigns Oxford offered the duke and officers the honorary Doctor of Civil Law degree. One decorated veteran declined due to the high fee, joking he cannot accept D C L for want of two pounds a day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke of Wellington
University of Oxford
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W. W. Burr
Ht. D. Herzog
Davis
Hastings
Misa Irene Richards
Ohio
M. C. Johnson
Christian Church of
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Idaho
Locust Street
Mabel Brummett
Keister Tailoring School
Arnold
Wilhelm Frels
Henry
Will Frels
Lincoln County
Lutheran Church
Jas
Kimmel
North Bend
Nebraska
R. R
C. F. Temple
John Keith
Will Blackmore
David Hunter
Ella Corbett
Wallace
Misa
Nell Hanfin
Harry Gatherless
Lawhead
R. V. Hayden
J. H. Howe
Floyd Breternitz
Omaha
Sam Westfall
Max Westfall
Knights of Columbus
J. M. Ballard
Dickens
H. C. Brock
4Th St
W. Lucas
Paxton
Clarence McKay
Stapleton
Mac Westfall
R. F. Stuart
6Th Street
Grace
E.T. Tramp & Son
Verna Sivers
Garfield
District Court
Crystal
Spring Garden
May and Brown Cemedy
Std
Locust Streets
North Platte, Neb
Plymouth Rocks
F. C. Pielsticker
Peevey
Pop
Puck
Oxford
Prithee
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