North Platte notes on local events and people
Paxton visitors include Will Woodhurst and J A McMichael for an insurance loss. Grand Island convention attendance. local dance at the opera house. visits by J W Welpton and Knight Templar services. Small-town updates cover burglaries, weather, business moves, church services, a Pickard china exhibit, park land purchase, and a city council session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Woodhurst
J. A. McMichael
Paxton
T. C. Patterson
Grand Island
Building and Loan Associations
Opera House
Lowell
Mack Cigar Factory
McDonald
Locust Street
William Jeffers
Will
Odgen
Dixon
A. A. Gilman
Episcopal Church
Rev. Gilman
China
Ball Season Opens in North Platte With Kearney Team
North Platte opens baseball season next Saturday against Kearney Normal School on the new South Park grounds west of J. G. Beeler's residence. A grand stand for 200 and long bleachers ensure ample seating for a big crowd. North Platte’s lineup is strong and the game is expected to feature good plays, with the first pitch at four o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Platte
Kearney
Boys' School Benefit Thanks to WCTU Givers
Personal notice expresses sincere thanks to Mrs. H. M. Ritner and the ladies of the WCTU for a benefit that raised forty dollars. The money will help pay uniforms for the boys band. Gratitude extends to young ladies and gentlemen who assisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Ritner
W.C.T.U
Real Estate Transfers Record
William Smith transfers to W H McDonald the east half of southwest section 24 15 83 for 1000 dollars. Arthur McNamara transfers to W A Burh finck lots 5 6 6 and 8 block 6 South Park addition for 925 dollars. A Tarpie transfers to H F Lundvall and A J Blomquist the west half section 9 9 34 for 5100 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Smith
W. H. McDonald
Arthur McNamara
W. A. Burhfinck
South Park
A. ©. Tarpie
H. F. Lundvall
A. J. Blomquist
Threatening letter case unsettles residents
Yesterday morning Julian Piser received a typed envelope with a letter demanding $15 by May 21 at the east corner of Clinton's lot or face a penalty. Police follow a clue and expect to identify the culprits as more residents report similar threats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julian Piser
Clinton
Tribune
Pizee
School Year Gift Ideas From Dixon The Jeweler
A local jeweler suggests honoring your teacher with a thoughtful gift at year end. Browse gifts starting at $1.50 to thank the teacher who helped students master their lessons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixon
Amateur safes target two burglaries this week
Two crude attempts at safe cracking occurred this week at Field lumber yard and Meston Steam Laundry. A north window entry and a broken safe dial show the burglar likely a novice, with the laundry safe in a storefront window near a street lamp making discovery possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Field Lumber Yard
Meston
For Sale J W LeMasters Residence on West Third
The property at west Third street offered by C E E oer is priced to appeal to buyers seeking a home investment or speculative opportunity. Contact the seller to arrange a viewing and discuss terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. LeMasters
West Third Street
C. E. E.oer
Eighth Grade Commencement at Lincoln County High
The second annual commencement exercises for Lincoln County Eighth Grade Schools will be held in the city high school auditorium on Friday May 28. About two hundred have passed the exam though not all may attend. A forenoon program features a lawn concert by the boys band, running races, jumping events, a relay, hurdles and a baseball game among eighth graders. Afternoon events include a band selection, an address by Prof. Whitehead of Gothenburg, diploma presentations by Supt. Tout, and addresses by Supt. Ebright along with several courses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln County
Prof. Whitehead
Gothenburg
Supt. Tout
Supt
Ebright
Two Angus Bulls Offered for Sale at $75 Each
Two Angus bulls described with ages and registry status are offered at 75 dollars each. The 2 year old is pure bred but not registered and the 4 year old is eligible to registry. The notice also mentions widespread orange shipments by railroads in April, noting 268 million oranges worth about 4.01 million dollars and comparisons between Santa Fe and Union Pacific throughput.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad
Southern California
Union Pacific
Santa Fe
St. Louis
Dr Kings New Life Pills Promoted in 19th Century Ad
An old advertisement touts Dr Kings New Life Pills as a health tonic for digestion liver and kidneys. It claims to purify blood strengthen nerves and cure constipation dyspepsia biliousness jaundice headache chills and malaria. Available for 25 cents at Stones Drag Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Stone's
Free Rexall Kidney Pill Offer At McDowell & Graves
Coupon offers a 60 cent box of Rexall Kidney Pill free with ten cents, then ten cents refunded on the next 50 cent box. Satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDowell & Graves
Route to Guernsey Project Sparks Platte Valley Rail Talk
Rumors in Omaha say Burlington engineers have chosen a Thermopolis to Guernsey route and will begin work at once. If true, construction along the North Platte valley to Bridgeport could start this summer, with Burlington trains entering North Platte before year end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Burlington Engineers
Thermopolis
Guernsey
North Platte Valley
Bridgeport
Platte Valley
Burlington
North Platte
Elastic Dollars Sale Details For Four Days Only
The advertisement lists several grocery deals including 20 count fancy pitted plums at 9 percent weight, 15 count fancy nectarines, largest fancy prunes and loose raisins by the pound, and various cracker and cookie offers. Buyers can get 20 pound boxes of soda crackers and oyster crackers, ginger snaps, and multiple box deals with set prices.
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Sgetstet Esytaet
Town and County News
J. W. Welpton
Knights Templar
MacWilliams
Bill Bailey
Lhe
Cozad
Bill
Grand Island Independent
Dr. J
Twinem
Kate Seyferth
Lincoln
Lottie Cronen
W. C. Elder
Harry Walrath
Mra. Borton
Sidney
John DeRolf
Mra
P. H. Ruddy
Glenegre
Col
Mra. Ruddy
N. EB. Workman
Excelsior Springs
Minua
Miks Grace Whaley
The
Florida Lands Co
Sheridan
Wyo
Burlington Road
Emma Anna Wendeborn
Guy A. Cover
H. S. Ridgley
Big Horn County
A. R. Adamson
Wallace Quinn
Route 1
Neb
V. Lucas
San Francisco
Carlabad
Germany
Miss Ottenstein
Howard Dalson
Maraten VanDoran
Alta Derryberry
Claudie Weingand
Gertrude Dill
Virginia Bullard
Gertrude Faulkner
Maud Thompson
Gladys Bird
Grace Owens
Bery Jetter
Louise Ottenstein
Florence Iddings
Lulu Wyman
Leta Atkiteon
Amy and
Fay Elder
Margaret Jones
Blanche Fonda
Goodman
Jas. Belton
Municipal Ownership League
W. E. Shuman
Roy B. Tabor
Court House
Welch
LaMorenda Cigar
W. P. Snyper
Spicious
Sol Hodes
Frontier
Red Cross
Nebin
Fish and Oysters
D.C
Swift Pride
K. C
R.N. Lamb
North Side
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