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Newspaper
North Platte Semi Weekly Tribune
Location
North Platte, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1908
Page
5
The county commissioners adjourned Monday until November 9. Local notes report visitors to Brady and a funeral, with many town residents mentioned in personal notices and ongoing community events.
A short note urges caution about fires and promotes insuring properties. It highlights the role of reliable agents and a trustworthy insurance company to support policyholders after a blaze.
The Mutual Building and Loan Association announces limited paid up stock to fund approved loans. Stock yields six percent yearly with semiannual dividends. Withdrawals require thirty days notice. Applications for stock or loans to officers T C Patterson president and Samuel Goozee secretary.
Division Foreman Beery transacts business in Grand Island while Engineer Norris and Hayes return from Excelsior Springs. Frank Margott named permanent agent at Oshkosh. Mrs Margott leaves for Oshkosh. C A Weir will renew talks with Union Pacific officials in Omaha. D A Russell named right round house foreman. A M Scharmann resumes hostler duties. Supt Park praises Wyoming and Nebraska divisions for track and road bed condition. Oshkosh workers migrate to North River branch. Athol Borie grade sees 175 teams and 200 men at work. Illinois Central orders 1 million dollars in new freight equipment. Surplus idle cars decline from 400,000 to 170,000 versus last year as rail traffic increases.
A local advertisement promotes high cut shoes priced from 4 to 7.50 dollars. The shoes are described as strong durable and comfortable for use on muddy roads and fields in all weather.
Expands Business. Tramp, the Front street gro cer, has rented the room vacated by Bratt & Goodman and will stock hardware and notions. The two rooms will be connected by an archway. Mr. Tramp has been in Omaha purchasing goods for the new department. Also wanted girl for general housework at Harrington & Tobin's Store.
Schatz and Clabaugh sold the remainder of their goods to Sam Richards on Tuesday, who immediately took possession. Richards added many lines of goods and plans a sale soon, while Schatz and Clabaugh expect to reopen their clothing business around November 15 with a fresh stock after room readiness and furnishings.
Having sold our stock, persons knowing themselves indebted to us will call at Dixon's Jewelry Store and make settlements. Scuatz & Clabaugh announce the closure of stock and request prompt payment from creditors.
A wholesome stage drama promises a coherent tale of a willful girl drawn into questionable pleasures by a worldly man, with a hot headed brother sweetheart sister and mother complicating events. It features emotional scenes and crowd pleasing comedy throughout a lavish production and an admirable cast.
Two gentle mares for sale a four year old with foal weight 1050 and a three year old at weight 1000 both broke to drive no blemishes. Also one set heavy double work harness nearly new. See J. C. Ferranoor.
The Lincoln County board meets with full attendance and the county clerk and treasurer present. Actions authorize refunds for tax error, cancel 1807 taxes on several lands, approve services and bids for farm work, and consider a courthouse bond measure with publication delays noted. adjournment set for November 9.
A shop touts Patten's Stove Pipe Enamel and Aluminum Enamel as fixes for stove blemishes and advises keeping a guaranteed hot water bag on hand for night use. It stresses usefulness during cold weather and mentions a 25c enamel can and a 2c? price hint.
A repeated ad touts a large lumber stock with neighborly inquiry and promises of right prices. It claims satisfaction guaranteed and the lowest estimates for superior quality lumber nationwide, urging readers to plan future renovations and retirement projects.
Warning against hunting or trespassing on the lands of the undersigned in Hall precinct. Violators will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. Signed by Oscar Stiles, A Gatherless, Cooper, Wm. Ackerman, C. P. Campbell, Fred Malone, W. H. Ruth, M. E. Stiles.
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