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North Platte Semi Weekly Tribune

Location

North Platte, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1911

Page

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Busy Social Season Aboard Local Mother and Ladies Clubs

Mrs. Fred Perritt hosted a Mother's Club gathering Wednesday with pleasant conversation and refreshments. Miss Eileen Keliber hosted a small party at Mrs. Albert Schatz's home Tuesday with a light lunch during games. Mrs. Nathan visiting Des Moines was entertained Wednesday by Mrs. J J Halligan, with refreshments. The 20th Century Club met Tuesday with plans for a year studying English novelists and trips. Lectures covered voyages from New York to Liverpool and Liverpool to London, and Sir Walter Scott’s life and poetry were discussed. A watermelon feast concluded the afternoon. The next meeting is September 19 at Mrs. Clark Buchanan’s home.

Fred Perritt Mother's Club Eileen Keliber Green River Albert Schatz Nathan Des Moines Julius Pizer J.J. Halligan 20Th Century Club Frank Buchanan England Henderson New York Liverpool Perry Buchanan London Sir Walter Scott M. EB. Crosby Scott Clark Buchanan

Local Notes From Omaha And Nearby Towns

A. J. Dail of Omaha left this morning after visiting the Ables for ten days. Miner Hinman returned from Hastings with a new Chalmers car and reports heavy rains have made the roads poor. Supt. Snyder of the state farm is in Lincoln for the state fair, which is drawing larger crowds than in years past. Homer Vaughan of Grand Island, previously at the P and 8 hospital, returned home yesterday. The Shannons at The Keith draw large crowds with vaudeville acts noted for high quality.

A. J. Dail Omaha Albert Able Miner Hinman Hastings Chalmers Supt. Snyder State Farm Lincoln Homer Vaughan Grand Island Shannons the Keith

Interwoven Sock Promises Durable Thin Comfort

The ad touts a THIN Interwoven Sock noted for lasting wear and everyday comfort. It emphasizes durability and a specialized weave designed for frequent use without bulk.

Local Sale and Social News Highlights

The Episcopal Guild holds its annual sale on May 21. Notables include Don Walker visiting Ogulalla on business and Miss Hansen from Omaha nursing in town. Mrs. Harry Lante visits her father. several locals travel to Denver. The Hustlers announce a September 13 dance at the Masonic hall. Mrs. McGrath of Chicago plans an extended visit, and Twitchell assists in the Green-Mussieman pool hall move. Two Howard children recover from surgery at P and S hospital. Will Johnson leaves for Schyler to run a department store. Ritner starts another building on West Sixth, signaling faith in North Platte's future. Eugene Meyers visits from Fort Worth. Dawson County Fair will feature a Curtis Aviator during Sep 13–15, with three days of flights. October 4 sets a date for city hall bonds re submission. supporters expect strong approval. Wilber Winquist and Ada Ostrander wed in Brady. ceremony occurred Wednesday. Local bank deposits total about 850,000, with per-person averages around 150, pushing combined deposits past one million when including Mutual building and loan. Earl York found guilty on one count of counterfeit coin passing. sentencing pending. The Indian Card Club enjoyed a Wednesday afternoon, with Mrs. Geo. B. Dent winning first, Mrs. E. F. Seeberger taking consolation. guests included several local ladies.

Episcopal Guild Don Walker Ogulalla Miss Hansen Omaha Harry Lante John Salea Clarence Harrington Denver Masonic Hall McGrath Chicago Charles Albert Twitchell Waltemath Arthur Howard Will Johnson Johnson Cash Store Paat Schyler W. C. Ritner West Sixth Street Ritner North Platte Eugene Meyers Ft. Worth Texas Jacob J. Meyers Dawson County Fair Lexington Neb Wilber W. Winquist Brady Bank Ada Ostrander Brady Mutual Building and Loan Association

Live Wires at Gandy and the Railroad Station Fight

The town of Gandy loses out as a new Union Pacific line bypasses it by a mile and a half. A neighboring townsite, backed by the railroad, sprawls toward the rail line and lures residents away. Locals claim the railroad must place a station at each new seat, while Gandy expands to reach the tracks.

Gandy Union Pacific

Trade excursion postponed to late September

The trade excursion scheduled for September 13th was postponed to September 27th and 28th at the request of local merchants who could not publish ads in time. A special train will leave for Mitchell on Sept 27 and return the night of Sept 28, with Messrs. Dixon Maloney Martini Tramp and Dickey in charge.

Mitchell Messrs Dixon, Maloney Martini Tramp Dickey

Will Open Restaurant In Waltemath Room

C C Weingand has leased the former Waltemath saloon room and will open a restaurant once the saloon is moved and the room repaired. Weingand brings restaurant experience from Chicago and other areas. his venture follows a series of haying device tests by The International on a 12 000 acre stock ranch with Mowers and Rakes units under Charles Hartman. The report notes Kane and Kimbark’s visit to review devices and the farm’s dry farming inquiries after haying season.

C. C. Weingand Waltemath Weingand Vienna Maurice Kane Chicago Wane Kinconhat Edward Kimbark Saones Syl North Platte the International D. B. McNeel Charles Hartman Mr. Kane Kane and Kimbark State Experimental Farm la Tu Sextes Club Sioux Lookout

Fancy Front Doors Offer True Test After Hung

We do not sell doors by catalogue alone but by sample and ensure doors are made from properly dried stock to prevent warping swelling or shrinking. Our line includes a variety of styles and prices, with every door representing the best value for the money. Come in and see these doors and choose the right one for your purpose.

Road and Shop Notes and Personal Mentions

Notes from North Platte include visits by P A Norton to his son James in Denver and A P Gormann of Grand Island, with multiple officials and travelers passing through. The piece mentions crew changes at the shops, a wrecker incident near Hendry, Harriman line labor tensions, a Pace aircraft tour toward New York, and ongoing union actions in Chicago and on the Illinois Central.

Elizabeth Kaar Langston to visit Rincker's weekly

Teacher of vocal music Elizabeth Kaar Langston will be at Rincker's music and art store each Thursday to meet anyone interested in singing. She invites local residents and students to stop by for guidance and information.

Elizabeth Kaar Langston Rincker’s Music and Art Store

Grerson denies plan to sell to Herrod over store lease

H L Grerson of North Platte refutes Tribune report that he would sell his grocery stock to John Herrod, saying he has no thought of selling and will continue business as usual despite Herrod leasing the building.

the Tribune John Herrod Herrod North Platte

Alberta peaches from Ogden ship to Kearney buyers

The A. H. Anderson Fruit Co. of Kearney arrives with Alberta peaches from their Ogden Utah orchard. The car visit promises extra fine fruit and recalls their previous appearance in the city last fall.

A. H. Anderson Fruit Co Kearney Alberta Ogden Utah

The Traveling Salesman stage comedy at Keith

James Forbes presents The Traveling Salesman in four acts at the Keith tomorrow evening with locals Bob Blake the traveling salesman and Beth Elliott at Grand Crossing. A railroad scheme changes Beth’s land value while Blake confronts a defrauding employer and later the poker scene provides comic relief.

James Forbes Keith Bob Blake Beth Elliott Beth Blake

Miscellaneous Region Travel and Local Notes Colloquy

Miss Mary Burke visits Sterling relatives while Dick Baker and W P Byron conduct business in Gandy and Gothenburg. Paul Tobin heads to Omaha for Creighton College. Mike Cohagen returns from Cherokee Park. Parsons and church events noted as Parochial School opens next Monday. Mrs Earnest Clouse and Miss Arleigh Moore plan distant visits. Local residents travel to Denver Omaha Pueblo Cozad and California trips mentioned along with marriages in Sutherland.

Mary Burke Sterling, Colo Dick Baker Gandy W. P. Byron Gothenburg Paul Tobin Omaha Creighton College Mike Cohagen Cherokee Park Arthur Howard Julenburg

Porter Returns From Lexington Completing Methodist Conference Arrangements

Rev. William S. Porter returned from Lexington after a day spent finalizing plans for the upcoming annual Methodist conference. He discussed arrangements and attendees for next week’s gathering with local church leaders.

William S. Porter Lexington The Methodists

Presbyterian Church Sunday schedule for worship and activities

Public worship at 10 20 the minister and the community theme Sunday school at noon Endeavor at 7 pm and evening worship at 8 pm. Good singing led by the choir and organ. All are invited. Members urged to attend. Gro F Williams

Football Team Begins Workouts Under Captain Nor ris

The squad started practice this week under Captain Will Norris. They focus on easier plays and conditioning for a tough season ahead. Several new members joined and the material looked promising for a strong football year.

Will Norris

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First National Bank U. 8 E. F. Seeberger F. L. Mooney Earl York D. W. Towle Munger Geraldine Bare Irma Clinton Kate Seyferth Geo. B. Dent Nellie Bratt Edith Patterson Eileen Gantt Grace Payne Mra. Chas. Reynolds Artion W. W. Birge P. A. Norton James A. P Gormann Bert Colton Jack Rodden Hugh Bird John Seth San Francisco McKeown Louis Federlin Cheyenne American Express Raleigh Brown William Jeffers Hendry Capt Cahill Schemerhorn Cary Harriman’s Barriman Francisco Harriman Lines Illinois Central Harriman Wallingford Miller J. F. Clabaugh Dewey Earnest Clouse Birdwood Arleigh Moore Pueblo Fred Elliott Igenhart James Dorran Cozad Mra Olle Rasmussan Hazel Rourke Dorothy Lineburg Sidney Ed Eckman D. W. Griffin EF. R. Smith Judge Allen Julesburg Yeaterday W. H. McDonald Janet California Elmer Crosby Sutherland Lillie Grimshaw Hillside Postal Savings Depository Crystal Old St. Augustine Edmond and Rose Yellow Front Shoe Diener & Fleishman
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