10 May 1912
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Newspaper
North Platte Semi Weekly Tribune
Location
North Platte, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1912
Page
1
Local notes report high school cadets departing for their annual encampment at Gothenburg. It also notes street work on Front and Locust, church and social announcements, a fatal circus bill poster accident, visits, sales, and upcoming weather and society events.
Buchanan and Patterson advertise abundant funds for real estate loans secured by property.
A five year old coon red roan gelding weighing about 2000 pounds is offered for trade at the 268 Experimental Substation sale. The listing notes the animal’s stocky build and suitability for work or draft use.
Wedding cards announce the coming marriage of Ralp Ware and Maude Falk in May. Lincoln and Hershey residents are noted visiting, a government bid from Leypoldt and Wickstrom for oats and hay is reported, and a Lincoln Central School debate on the electric light versus telephone is set. The Sutherland high school graduation plans and list of graduates are included along with rent, an auto purchase by A. P. Kelly, and details of the Episcopal convocation in progress with sermons, guild work, and a closing Easter service.
C. M. Newton announces new spring stock of wall coverings after slow fall sales. He offers a best line of season wallpaper in moderate prices including 10, 12, 14, and 15 cent options, plus 2 cent and 35 cent double rolls, aiming to attract buyers with affordable choices.
Victor Von Goetz Jr of West Fourth Street offers high class household furniture for sale. All items used less than two years and in good condition.
Notice from North Platte high school alumni announces a Tuesday evening meeting in the Central building to arrange a banquet for the class of 1912.
For sale cheap a five room house three blocks from Dewey St on East 6th. Accepts $450 cash with balance in small monthly payments. Will rent easily for $16 a month. Contact O. E. Elder or call evenings at 422 East 6th Street.
The council met in the new library and approved licenses for drain layers and plumbers, rejected a Henry Lintz plumber license, and referred sidewalk tax refunds. Water issues dominated with a hydrant rent dispute, bids for five water meter varieties were opened, Hershey meters ordered at 0.48 each for 500 units, and a $8,000 waterworks extension was approved to extend fire protection in NE and NW areas.
Estray taken up by H. L. Gaunt on the Sturges ranch nine miles NW of North Platte on Feby 17 1912 a brown mare about two years old weight 800 with a small star in the forehead Also on May lat 1912 three mules two year olds one horse and two mares no brands Owners must prove property pay charges and take away
An advertisement by R F Stuart promotes plumbing services with a offer of low prices and satisfaction guaranteed. It lists contact numbers S69 and 683 and notes residence on East Sixth Street.
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