The Red Cloud chief., 1920-05-27
TILE WAR


!. We have had something TO. cay
about the proposed Nebraska Nar
Memorial to be erected at Lincoln in
honor Of all Nebraskans who went to
War.
II. s. McNobb Of Omaha called or
us yesterday and Stated that he came
to Our city to interview our patriotic
men ard women and &c enlist their
cooperation in the work necessary to
provide u magnificent building which
will express the profound gratitude Of
the people to TIE boys who wore a
uniform. The structure will corn
memoratc the decd, of valiant Ne
braskans in all the wars.
Mr.. McNobb is a special represent
alive Of the general committee OF 800
composed of men and women residing
throughout the whole state. He tells
us that the memorial drive will begin
June 6. and that it will be promoted
by local committees in all the coun.
ties. Mr.. McNobb was sent to our
county to interview the men and wo.
men named on the county committee,
n others whose assistance is solicit
cd by the general committee. He en-
p.ained the deaths of the big drive
and he tells us that he received much
encouragement in his interviews with
ou1 people. He said that q special
committee had been appointed for
Lincoln, of which Guy f. Reed is
chairman, and another special COM
mittee for Omaha, Of which Chrles /.
kountze is chairman. These two
committees will undertake to raise
! 5000 900 in each of these cities for
the building fund of the memorial.
The remaining counties of the state
have been assigned TO the general
committee which has named an execu-
tive committee, of which Judge Vim
cent G. Hascall is executive secretary.
with offices in Omaha. This COM
mittee will try to raise $600,000
through popular subscription Of patri-
otto men and women, and the amount
will be pro rated among the counties
according to population and wealth.
Mr.. McNobb tells us that the com.
mittee vas organized in response 20
many calls from various portions of
the state for concerted action that
would produce a fitting tribute to the
10000 Nebraskans in the great war,
and to other thousands who fought in
previous wars. He said that it was
only necessary to tell the people of
the Organization and it's purpose to
enlist their immediate cooperation.
The members of our county committee
have been appointed as follows: w.
A. Sherwood, chairman: c. f. Gather;
c. H. Miner; B. w. Stewart.
Notice is hereby given that tie
riding of bicycles, coasters and small
wagons on the sidewalks of this city
is prohibited by law and must be
stopped Immediately as the ordinance
provides penalty for same-N. p.
PHILLIPS, City Marshal.
FOR SALE-I model l6 touring, |
model II touring, / model II Sedan
Ford; | Ford with | ton truck attach.
ment; 2 Buick skies; | Paige six; |
Mitchell six; 2 new Ford 1 ton trucks.
These cars are all in good repair and
priced to sell. You are taking nc
chance Frame Il Smith Bros. Co.
A. V. Quicker, Clerk of the NJ. w. A.
Camp OF this city, received a communi.
cation from the State Headquarters at
Lincoln, stating that the claim of the
late Neighbor, j. +. Buckles, who pass.
ed away here a few weeks ago, had
been allowed and ordered paid by the
Head Camp and that a check for $1,000
had been sent to Mr.. Quicker for the
beneflciaries Of the deceased Mr..
!, Buckles had been a member of the M.
w. A. for 81 years. During that per.
iod he had paid In a total of SiO6 30.
This leaves IA clear gain Of sl593.lO.
aside from having had the benefit OF
the protection OF insurance during this
period of "a years. The prompt and
efficient name in which all claims
are handled by this organization-the
total amount of the insurance carried
10y the member being paid as soon rs
satisfactory statements have been filed
is n of the strong points in favor
OF this organization.
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