North Platte notes mix rallies arts and local commerce
The community lanes carry reports of a Bryan rally trip to Brady a Lutheran aid meeting and upcoming treats at Wilcox department store. The Slayton Jubilee Singers appear at The Keith and Elka minstrels rehearse for a big show. Local politics feature C H Walters for county commissioner and Democrats discuss poll shifts toward Taft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slayton
Keith
North Platte
Chas. E. McIntosh
Council Bluffs
Order of
Union Pacific System
McIntosh
Coata
Wilcox Department Store
C. H. Walters
Wallace
Mr. Walters
Croom Hotel Proprietor Credits King’s New Discovery
Mrs Ada L Croom Vaughn igs mentions suffering a severe cough for months and says three bottles of Dr King s New Discovery cured her. The testimonial proclaims the remedy a life saving cough and cold medicine sold at Stone s dry goods 50 cents and 1 00 trial bottle free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada L. Croom
Croom
Vaughn, Igs
Fall Display Of Feminine Shoes By Graham And Co
Graham and Co announces a fall showing of feminine shoes featuring Metropolitan styles and fine workmanship. The notice invites readers to view the display and requests a trial.
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Graham & CO
Social notes from Lincoln county and beyond
Mrs John Shaffer of Casper is a guest at the Maloney residence. Miss Della Althens of Omaha visits Miss Emma Braugh at the ranch. Mr and Mrs W I Richards host Mrs Richards mother from Odessa. Bob Clancy of Union Pacific attends to business here. County officials Elliott A P Kelly and Redfield go duck hunting north of Sutherland. A Diamond of Lincoln sells goods here and predicts Bryan will win Nebraska by 3000 to 5000 votes. O H Thoelecke returns from Town and Missouri after land sales. Mr and Mrs A DeFord and daughter depart for Ottumwa Iowa to make their home. Blankenburg sisters return from seven weeks on Pacific coast. Mrs Millard Hosler returns from Columbus Ohio after Beef L F and E convention and visits in Ohio and Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tillie Blankenburg
Forest Reserve Department
Portland
Missoula
Albuquerque
W. L. Ross
Myrtle
Rossa
Lincoln County
Taft
Mr. Ross
The
Elk’s Minstrels
J. H. Stone
Frank McGovern
Louis Tobin
Albert Schatz
Guy Robinson
Perry Carson
Nunn
Nebraska
Bryan
North Platte
Grand Island
Independent
Tom Green
Workman & Derryberry
Della Althens
Omaha
Emma Braugh
W. l. Richards
Mr. Richards
Odessa
Bob Clancy
Legal Department
Union Pacific
Elliott
A. P. Kelly
Mr. Redfield
Sutherland
A. Diamond
Lincoln
Wallace Precinct
Tillie
Jessie Blankenburg
Pacific Coast Points
Oakland
Los Angeles
Millard Hosler
Columbus
Ohio
Ladies’ Auxiliary of the Beef
L. F
Illinois
Will Jeffers Named Assistant Superintendent in Utah Division
Word reaches that Will Jeffers former chief dispatcher at this terminal and late trainmaster at Green River will be appointed as assistant superintendent of the Utah division. He is a North Platte native who began as a messenger boy to General Superintendent W. L. Park in North Platte and has risen through railroad ranks.
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Jeffers
Green River
Utah
North Platte
W. L. Park
North Patte
Cement block production in North Platte exceeds 40 000 this season
Contractor White reports manufacturing 40 000 cement blocks this season with several others also producing blocks. The city’s total block output is conservatively estimated at 75 000 for the season, equating to about 1 500 000 bricks in volume.
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North Platte
White
County Board approves road and real estate actions in Brady precinct
On October 26 1908 the county board met with the full board and clerk and approved claims for printing office expenses and road district costs. They viewed Brady roads and bridges and authorized facines to protect real estate and appoint J R Ritner to install them. They also granted an estate license for Melissa Lindsay guardian Melissa Lindsay to sell her real estate. Adjourned to October 27 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
A. I. Kelly
P. G. Meyer
Leater Walker
Brady
H. Cover
Brady Precinct
J. R. Ritner
J. G. Beeler
Chris Paulson
W. G. Applegate
Melissa Lindsay
Wmurrow
Tabor Acreage Tracts Sale Under Court Order
The Tabor lands, owned by Roy B. Tabor Trustee, are being sold in a forced sale to settle debts of George W. Stewart. Prices are stated as very favorable compared with similar property, with many bargains already made. The trustee invites inquiry and shows remaining tracts for quick closing and no further accounting to the U S District Court.
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Tabor
Roy B. Tabor
United States District Court
George W. Stewart
North Platte
Union Pacific
Barton House
W. M. Cunningham
Henry Waltemath
District Court of the United States
North Platte Couple Settles in Modesto Irrigation District
Former North Platte residents Mr and Mrs N B Olds and Miss Ella Dillon traveled from Nebraska to Paonia Colorado and Los Angeles then Ashland Oregon before settling in the Modesto district. Olds bought a fruit and dairy ranch between Ceres and Hughson named Ivywild with buildings a tank house windmill and a variety of fruits. They will move to the new home at once.
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Turlock
Cal
North Platte
N. B. Olds
Ella Dillon
Nebraska
Paonia
Colorado
Los Angeles
Ashland
Oregon
Modcat-Turlock
Olds
Ceres
Hughson
Ivywild
Cattle Sale Note from North Platte Seller
Forty five head of Shorthorn cows twenty head Aberdeen Angua yearling heifers one good three year old steer dehorned. If you have something to sell see me or write W H Turpin North Platte Nebraska.
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W. H. Turpin
North Platte
Neb
Electric Bitters Cure Fayette Native After War Visit
David Parker of Fayette New York recalls a Gettysburg veteran story of relief after stomach trouble. He credits Electric Bitters with saving money on doctors and keeping him strong and well, paid 650 cents at Stone's drug store.
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David Parker
Fayette, N. Y
Ocean War
Gettysburg
Atonic
Stone's
Forest King Cigars Sell at Five Cents Each
A vintage advertisement touts Forest King cigars for five cents each. It promises comfort and mood improvement with every puff and aroma, claiming one cigar chases trouble and two bring delight.
Lutheran Church Sees Pastor Begin Ninth Year of Service
Beginning next year the pastor enters his ninth year of service and evening worship changes to 7 30. The Sunday school orchestra adds a member this week. The Luther League meeting last Sunday was well attended. If you have no other church preference you are invited to worship with us. Joan F. Sement, Pastor. For Rent a five room house with barn two blocks from high school inquire 406 East 3rd street.
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East 3Rd
Brighten Up Finishes Campaign Signals Nationwide Bid
The candidate known as the Little Paint Man promotes Brighten Up Finishes with a slogan for brighter cleaner homes. He declares a platform of Brighter Homes for Everybody and aims to run in every U S constituency with a paint and varnish specialty for household surfaces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People
United States
Brighten Up Finishes Promoted for Home Interiors
An advertisement invites readers to visit and request Brighten Up Finishes designed to brighten and refresh interior spaces with a premium coating solution.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lutheran Aid
David Minshall
Willard Hansen
Presbyterian Church
Ladies’ Missionary Auxiliary of
Episcopal Church
Gilman
Small and Richards
Tribune
P. M. Sorenson
Matt McCullough
Elsie
Wella
W. E. Shuman
Lexington
Cyrun Fox
Garfield Farmer and Stockman
Mr. Fox
Elka
Jim Weeks
Julesburg
Peninsular
Wilcox Department
Ellis’ Ministre
R. T
Opera House
John Sharp Williams
Springfield
A. G. Thurman
Leenree
E. R. Goodman
Board of Education
James Ware
Keith Neville
Kate Seyferth
Weir
Miss Hartman
Clinton
Healy
Mother's Club
Grimes
F. W. Rincker
E. F. Seeberger
W. J. Stuart
Alex Fenwick
Invaders
Mrs. Fenwick
Nedofie
Hallowe'en
George Schatz
Will Hoover
A. Coates
Morrow
Lewis
Mrs. Morrow
Wood White
Dolson
Eberhardh Rush
Elks
John A. Dolson
W. S. Dolson
Kearney
Oshkosh
Schiller & Co
First Nat’s Bank
Tne Mw
Oscar Stiles
A. Gubberlesa
C. P. Campbell, Fred Malone
W. H. Ruth
K . EB Bethe
John Shaffer
Laura Duggan
Casper, Wyo
Wm. Maloney
Will Jeffers
Commissioners Proceedings
C. D. Stanard
Dewey. Hinman Block
Brighten Up
McDonell & Graves
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