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North Platte Semi Weekly Tribune

Location

North Platte, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1911

Page

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Town and County News Hors Penne Erate On

The Episcopal Guild will meet Thursday afternoon with Mrs. J J Halligan. The Christian ladies served lunch at the Elks building and were generously patronized. Ed Cornwell aged about twelve fractured his left arm in a barn incident. North Platte shooting contingent returns. A D McDonel leads with 490 and Rebhausen ties for high score with 49.

Episcopal Guild J. J. Halligan Elks Anna Scott George Haim Jacksonville Ill Illinois J. 8. Hoagland Birthday Club Building and Loan Association Fire Department Ed. Cornwell North Platte A. D. McDonel Henry Rebhausen Orty-Nine

Lowell Suffers Broken Ribs After Fracture Collision

An Omaha paper reports A. Lowell formerly of this city sustained three broken ribs and a fractured slate after a Friday baseball collision with another player.

Lowell Omaha A. Lowell

Open Air Concert by Court House Band Tonight

If weather stays favorable the cornet band will perform at Court House Park this evening. The group has practiced for months and is in good shape to deliver a program sure to be enjoyed by all.

Court House Park

Plans For Carnegie Library Contract Let In July

Plans for the Carnegie library have been changed and accepted by Mr. Carnegie's representative. The local committee has received them and will let the contract for the erection about July 1. The building is expected to be completed by early next year.

Fred D. Wright Beatrice The Tribune Wright North Platte Union Keith Theatre Harman Vaughan Hinman Sidney Vaughan Carnegie Library Carnegie

Auto crash injures O'Rourke party in Sunday ride

A car driven by Charles O'Rourke skidded and turned turtle during a Sunday ride injuring a passenger with a broken collar bone and his daughter who was badly bruised. Others in the car were moved or lightly hurt as the vehicle sustained heavy damage.

Charles O'Rourke Mr. O'Rourke

Dresser to Bring Ditching Machine to North Platte Ranches

E E Dresser advance agent for Hubbard Mammoth Open Ditching Co arrives at Nebraska House and states a large machine will be brought this week to work for Howard and McNeel on their ranches northwest of North Platte. Hubbard Bros handle irrigation and swamp drainage projects and invite interested parties to meet about the work.

E. E. Dresser Hubbard Mammoth Open Ditching Co Nebraska House Mr. Howard McNeel North Platte Hubbard Bros Dresser

Somerset grower ships standout baby beef to Denver market

John McConnel of Somerset sent a carload of about a year old baby beef steers and heifers weighing roughly 867 pounds each to the Denver market. They sold for 6.15 dollars per hundred and drew high praise from experts as the best baby beef seen in Denver yards in days. McConnel had also sold a seven year old bull for 300 dollars via mail order and inspection, with the buyer pleased.

John McConnel Somerset Denver Denver Record-Stockman

Juniors Banquet Seniors at Masonic Temple

The junior class hosted a Friday banquet for the senior class and faculty at the Masonic temple. The event featured lavish decorations in class colors, a Presbyterian ladies served menu, and a program with multiple musical numbers and toasts led by toastmaster Ralph Alden.

Masonic Temple Presbyterian Ralph Alden Leta Atkinson Victor Halligan North Platte High Pcn Sea Aetry Schutz Marie Doran

Burlington begins Bridgeport side tracks toward Kearney line

The Burlington railroad starts a 3600 foot side track from the Bridgeport ice house eastward and a northwest side track from the water tank for Guernsey line equipment. A direct Bridgeport to Kearney cut off will complete the western gap by June, advancing the long talked line to Kearney without delay.

New York Bridgeport Gradera Toohey Burlington Ice House Guernsey Burlington News-Blade Kearney Missouri River Pacific Coast Bridgeport News

Local residents announce travels and visits in weekly notes

Judge Grimes departs to Lexington for a brief district court term. Several townsfolk, including Mrs. Ralph Bixler, C. C. Weing, Mrs. Fenwick, and Mrs. Seeberger, plan visits or return from trips to Iowa Wyoming Texas and Colorado. Others travel for weddings, business, and family gatherings across Chicago Omaha Grand Island and Kansas City.

Grimes Lexington Ralph Bixler Iowa C. C. Weing Texas Alex Fenwick Basin Wyo EB. F. Seeberger Newman Sigourney Arthur McNamara Denver R. L. Graves Kansas City McGrew Judge Grant Omaha Everett York Cheyenne P. W. Litton Chicago Congdon Park Butler Buchanan Thos. Green Grand Island Earnest Rincker Quincey, I Geo. W. Finn St. Joe O. E. Weil Nebraska Harry Bonner Bonner Union Pacific

Durant Vows Readiness to Push Railroad Completion

Durant declares he is ready at all times to accelerate railroad completion. He will respond by telegraph or phone to return to the project if the people demand it, keeping his organization intact and finances in order while he remains on standby. He denies quitting or backing down and argues he would have faced dissent if he had moved ahead solely by donations.

Mr. Durant Lincoln Lef Durant

Durant offers stepping aside to let U P turn drive railroad

The speaker claims to pause to clear the path for the U P railroad and urges timely action for the people while promising to resume work if the public wills it. Durant says his aim is a railroad for the country and people, not personal gain, and advertises a sale item: a lounge for $8 at 315 Hast 2nd St.

Bids Sought for Two District 127 School Houses

District No. 127 calls for bids to construct two school houses near the Catholic cemetery and east of Bratt School House. Bids requested for hollow tile stucco cement block and frame above foundation plus foundation work. due by 6 p.m. June 16 in Ebright's office or North Platte post office. A certified check for one tenth of the bid payable to Scott Reynolds Treasurer required with each bid. The board may reject all bids.

School Board of District No Scott Reynolds

Cure Rheumatism with Chamberlain Liniment

Advert says Chamberlain's Liniment relieves rheumatism with one application. Claims quick proof and urges purchase from all dealers.

Notice for Bids on Bridge House Project

Notice for bids by the secretary of the school for a six room bridge house with verification on file at Bank of Lincoln Co. Bids close at 1 PM June 10 1911. The board may reject any bid and will employ local labor where possible. A $500 certified check must accompany each bid payable to the secretary of school D M Leypoupr Secy.

Sean

Corset Fitting Service Offered by K Duke

An advertisement from K Duke at 408 East Sixth St promotes personal corset fitting services. The residence fitting involves demonstrations and explanations of corset use, with convenient home calls and a phone line at Red 202.

Ladies’s Home Journal Delineator Vogue Spirella Eaves Convenience K. Duke East Sixth St

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Rae Town and County News Hors Penne Erate D. of H K. P. Hall Tracy Chas. Stevie Stevie Judge Grimes O. BE. Elder Young Ranch Buffalo Fred C. Letts Laramie Mrs. Letts Charley Bogue B. of A. T Eddie Paul York Paul C. Bassett Gibbon Oregon Trail Bassett Ft. McPherson McPherson National Cemetery F. W. Miller Miller Fremont Brady McConnell His Baby Beef Carl Shaeffer Grant Benson Florida H. H. Mason Lincolnn A.M. Mason Davia W. VanDoran Gothenburg Rebekah J. Pizer U. P'q U. P Hast 2Nd St Chamberlain Conkey Little Chicka
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