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North Platte Semi Weekly Tribune

Location

North Platte, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1919

Page

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Mutual Building and Loan annual meeting notes election

The Mutual Building and Loan Association held its annual meeting in the association building with low stockholder turnout. Eight thousand eight hundred seventy nine shares were eligible. less than 500 were cast for four directors. Incumbents Ira L. Bare W. W. Cumming M. J. Forbes elected for three years and Frank Duchanan for two. Officers reappointed T. C. Patterson president W. Von Goetz vice president Miss Beasie Salisbury secretary and W. H. Munger treasurer. Assets reach $1 014 028 27 with $2 475 000 in loans since organization. Loans in the past year totaled $274 000 and receipts $476 286 88.

Mutual Building and Loan Association T. C. Patterson W. von Goetz Beasie Salisbury W. H. Munger

City Property Sales Highlight Week’s Transfers

Transactions show PrP. H. McEvoy Jr buying A E Bell property in Fourth ward east end. Julia Fredrichsen sells to Cecil Worley the remodeled Frank Buchanan property for 5600 dollars. Vigo Christeansen sells to Julia Fredrichsen his Maple Street residence for 3800. Mrs. McKeown sells south Dewey property for 6875 and buys Jennings house on Maple for 3800. Roy Cantlen buys west Mrs Schats house on East Fifth for 3500. Robert Armitrong house on West Second sold to Jessie Barnell. Lock’s Platform: mayoral oath seen as faithful duty. Mothers urged to view new infant wear stock at BLOCK’S. Clarence Spicer, in France, asks for kodak films. hopes to be there for July Fourth. Educator Shoes promoted at Wilcox Department Store.

Prp H. McEvoy, Jr A. E. Bell Fourth Ward Julia Fredrichsen Cecil Worley Frank Uchanan Vigo Christeansen South Maple McKeown South Dewey Jennings Roy Cantlen Clarence Spicer Army of Occupation France Kodak Clarence Wilcox Department Store

What's the Matter With North Platte

Editor laments neglect and compares North Platte to Kearney Hastings and Grand Island urging a moral mayor and public improvements including a new court house and paving. Also reports the death of Mrs Albert Haspel 55 mother of fifteen who lived west of town and funeral held at Lutheran church. pamilya

Local notices and ads mix in small town page

Mrs. E Glines recovers from flu. J J Roberts of Sioux Falls visits his niece Mrs Re Morey. The 20th Century club meets April 1 at Mrs Jim Louden. Mary Newton school dresses on sale at Leader Mercantile. B P O Elks recruit seven members. five applications received. Christian Aid Society meets at church Thursday afternoon. The Leader Mercantile showcases new millinery and up to date styles. The Baptist auxiliary meeting next Thursday includes annual election and roll call.

Glines J. J. Roberts Sioux Falls Re Morey Ef. T. Tramp & Sons Baptist Auxiliary

Shuman and Van Cleave Withdraw From Race

In North Platte Nebraska on March 24 1919 WM S Shuman and J H Van Cleave urge voters to back Mesdames Cramer and Snyder for the school board. They note other candidates are available and express support for women’s first exercise of equal suffrage.

North Platte Neb Board of Education Mesdames Cramer and Snyder Shuman J. H. van Cleave

Union Official Questions North Platte Mayor Candidate

A 1919 letter from Painters Local Union No. 928 questions A F Streitz about his stance on Fourth Street paving public improvements and sewerage in North Platte. The near-simultaneous note also reports Live Stock Bank of Arthur receiving a charter with Ray C Langford as president and capital of 20000 dollars.

Union North Platte Neb A. F. Streitz Iit Fourth Street G. BE. Wright Painters’ Local Union New Bank Arthur State Banking Board Bank of Ray C. Langford Jens Sillasen Keystone R. H. Barber

School Notes Highlight Classes and Events Across District

Thirty copies of Food Saving and Sharing arrived from the United States Food Administration for the Household Arts Department. A home declamatory contest at Senior high selects a district contestant for Kearney. eleven girls enter, with first and second prizes. Miss Mc Kibben tests military discipline in Jefferson school. Miss Tilford makes junior math practical using trigonometry lessons with Charles McNamara guiding tangents. Sewing classes finish penholder cases for hygienic storage. Funeral for Mrs. Riggs held. Lieut. Chas Crosby returns to duty at Newport News. Minor notices include a meeting of the A E E S J. and health ad for Prickly Ash Bitters.

United States Food Administration Kearney Misa James Miss McKibben Jefferson School Miss Tilford Chas. McNamara

Campaign heats up as candidates clash in four way race

Pizer supporters mobilize while Stone and Pizer refuse to withdraw. Four candidates vie for school board seats as Shuman and VanCleave pull out, leaving strong shows by Streitz and women voters. An editorial note praises woman suffrage and chivalry among retiring male candidates. Dr L J Krause is listed as a dentist.

Pizer Stone Strelta Streitz Shuman VanCleave Board of Education Tribune

Business Men Endorse Julius Pizer for North Platte Mayor

A letter from signers in North Platte urges voters to back Julius Pizer. They praise his municipal platform and his standing as a long-time business figure and major Lincoln county taxpayer. The missive lists many supporters and notes Blue Triangle campaign results and local volunteer work.

North Platte Julius Piser Lincoln County J. J. Halligan W. J. O'Connor O. Weing Cep Prater W. C. Reynolds W. EB. Starr Patrick McDaid Lyle D. Smith Frank Buchanan H. M. Grimes Pr. A. Norton Vv. VanGoets R. H. Beatty J. Eb, Schwatger J. Guy Swope M. A. Salvetti J. Be, Sebastian H. M. Porter C. M Blue Triangle Campalen Mra York Hinman Blue Triangle Maxwell Brady

Local News Briefs From City and Surroundings

Mra John Knox was a west bound passenger this morning. Harry Dixon returned this morning from a brief visit in Omaha. C H Walter returned this morning from a business trip to Omaha and other pelot a. There will be an O E S Kensington tomorrow afternoon in Masonic hall. William Brady of Brady Island passed away at Pulver hospital this morning from pneumonia. The Mary Newton school dresses for girls are on sale at The Leader Mercantile Co. There will be a meeting of the American War Mothers club Friday at eight in the federal courtroom. All mothers urged to attend. The Fifth Liberty Loan drive women’s committee will present The Price of Peace at a matinee at the Keith theatre. Admission will be free. Wanted girl for general house work. Phone 288 Mrs J S Twinem. Royal Neighbors social will meet Wednesday at Mrs R L Stebbins home with hostesses Mrs Martin Wyman Ima Koons and BE M Johnston. A full attendance is desired. Attorney James G Motherhead, formerly of this city, arrived from overseas and will visit before relocating to Scotts Bluff. BLOCKS Ladies Outfitting Store promotes spring outfits as the best in town. Decorations for Auto Show. M Trotter returned from Omaha with decorations and a decorator for the North Platte auto show next month, signaling local enthusiasm for the event.

Mra John Knox Harry Dixon Omaha C.H. Walter Pelota Masonic Hall William Brady Brady Island Pulver Hospital Mary Newton School Leader Mercantile Co American War Mothers’ Club Federal Court Room Ander Mercantile Co Fifth Liberty Loan Drive Keith Theatre Twinem Royal Neighbors Social R. L. Stebbins Second Street Meadames Martin Wyman Ima Koons BE. M. Johnston James G. Motherhead Wallace Scotts Bluff Etty BLOCK America

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Builiming & Loan Assn Lock A. M. Lock Block’s Clara Kimball Young Shirley Kaye Crystal the Tribune Tft Hastings Grand Island Albert Haspel Lutheran Church Franklin Koch Columbus Haspel E. T. Tramp & Sons B. P. O. Ellis EF. N. Ogier 20Th Century Club Jim Louden Trotter Christian Aid Society Thos. Quinn The B. P.O. Elks Miss Little Crystal Theatre Pauline Frederick Charlotte Walker Shuman and van Cleave Otra Gummere-Dent Drug Co L. J. Krause McDonald Bank Building WM. Fox William Farnum Elmonte John Lynch Bige Americas Frank Keenan California Sir Henry Irving Lyons Mail Barbara Castleton and Johnny Hines Miss Castleton John Bowers Muriel Ostriche Lyons—Moran SUN Theatre Tonight Julius Pizer Albert Westenfeld Luke PF. Healey M. Souder N. McCabe M. Newton F. Spencer T Patterson Paul Harrington Geo. A. Austin J. Haller Cas Rauch J. Bremer F. H. Barber Edgar Chapman L. R. Duke A. Russell J. McGraw L. Miltenberger D. Westenfeld Antonides J. A. Patterson Dorr Tarkington Mose McFarland J. Hirschfeld Fred Mart Dinbaugh J. Eames Robt. Rasmussen Ramor J. H. Stone Mr. Stone Ss. E. Mecomber M. Trotter Thia Crater Lister John Deere Sisters John Deere Lister Derryberry & Forbes Implement Co Locust Street 4Th
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