We now have in a full stock of Fall and Winter Ponds CLOTHING UNDERWEAR HOSIERY DRESS GOODS DRY GOODS OF ALL KINDS SHOES CAPS BLANKETS BEDDING Special Sale! On Children’s Fleece Lined Hose Saturday, Sept. 29. One Day Only. These hose range in size from 5 to 12, and sell at 10 cents per pair. They are heavy winter hose and 'just the thing for children. D. ABDOUCH, O’NEILL, NEB. First door west of Golden’s Hardware. A Cut Rate Price. This is the first campaign in Ne braska in whicli political bosses cut no figure. The people will nominate the candidates and afterwards elect them. You are one of the people and should take an active interest in these primaries and elections hereafter. Politics from now on means a square deal for the masses; lower pass enger rates, lower freight rates, less extortion by trusts and combinations. These things can only be accomplish ed by every honest voter making it a part of his business. The people can only know what is really going on by reading the newspapers. But you ought to read a newspaper that can print the truth about all the candi dates; a paper that has no self-inter est in politics; whose owners are not office-holders or office-seekers. The publishers think the STATE JOUR NAL is sucli a paper and in order to prove it to you make the special offer of only 50cents from now until after election; seventy-five cents if you want tile Sunday also. The earlier you send in your order the more you get for your money. Lincoln is the news center. To St. Paul, Minneapolis and Duluth. Two through trains daily via the North Western Line from Omaha, Council Bluffs and Sioux City, make direct connection from all points west and southwest Splendid equipment Night trains electric lighted. Smooth road beds and convenient schedules. Full particulars on request of any ticket agent of the North Western Line. 13-4 EWING Some of the Beloit farmers says there was a territtic hail storm in their section of the country Monday evening. J. L. Fisher has been discharged from the hospital at Omaha, and after a few days’ visit with his folks at Wahoo, will return home. The small bunch of large agitators at O’Neill commenced operations on the board of supervisors this week and tried to make it appear that for the sake of the “dear people” it would be necessary to mandamus the board so the people could get their money. Why don’t the “small bunch” who are so much interested in the welfare of the people bring Pat Ilagerty to O’Neill and see that he pays back some of the money belonging to the depositors of the defunct bank?—The Advocate. New Homes in the West. Send for free copy of pamphlet con taining synopsis of the United States homestead laws and information how to secure a quarter section of splendid farming or grazing land free along the railway lines of the Chicago & North Western Ry., in South Dakota, Wyoming arid other states. Full in formation regarding rates, etc, on request to any ticket agent of the Nortli Western Line. 12-3 For a Sprained Ankle. A sprained ankle may be cured in about one-third the time usually re quired, by applying Chamberlain’s Pain Balm freely, and giving it abso lute rest. For sale by Gilligan & Stout. STUART The showing of cash on hand, made by the Stuart banks, denotes a pros perous condition of this section of tire state that is an argument which the calamity howlers cannot answer. R. A. Ilaskin and his two little children accompanied by Mrs. \V. B. James and her daughter, Miss Pearl, left for Eagle Grove, Iowa, this morn ing, where Mr. Ilaskin lias a position in 'a newspaper office and where he will make his home. Mrs. James and Pearl will visit friends in several different Iowa cities before returning to Stuart. Mrs. M. Flannigan of Minneapolis, Minn., is in Stuart visiting her sons, John, Michael and James. It has been twenty years since Mrs. Flanni gan was last in Holt county and she is quite impressed with the improved conditions here. At the expiration of an indefinite visit here, Mr. and [Mrs. Flannigan will goto California for the winter. Mrs. M. J. Flannigan, who was visiting in Minneapolis, re turned this week. The work is now progressing rapidly on the new Advocate building. By another week the building will be en closed and ready for the plasterers. It will be practically lire proof as it is built entirely of rock and brick, with steel roof, steel celling and cement floor. We hope our friends will re member us with their continued patronage. We feel that our village deserves a good newspaper, and that the home of the paper should be such that the citizens of the town will take pride in showing it to their friends. It must be remembered that this work was not undertaken because of the money there is in the business, but that Stuart should not be always given the dirty end of the stick.—The Advocate. To Chicago and the East. Splendidly equipped train service to Chicago daily via the North Western Line, over The Only Double Track Railway between the Missouri River and Chicago. Direct connections at Chicago with all lines east. Also ex cellent daily service from Nebraska points to Sioux City, Mankato, St. Paul, Minneapolis and Duluth, and to points in South Dakota, the Black Hills and Wyoming. For rates and full particulars apply to your ticket agent. I3*4 Good for Biliousness. “I took two ot Chamberlain’s Stomach and LiverTablets last night, and I feel fifty per cent petter than 1 have for weeks, says .7. J. Firestone, of Allegan, Mich. ‘They are certainly a fine article for biliousness.” For j sale by Gilligan & Stout. Samples | free. [Clothing ^————z——m ——■—— I GENTS’ FURNISHINGS SHOES HATS CAPS We are offering the greatest bargains in the above lines of merchandise ever given I in this vicinity. Our select stock of men's clothing has some special bargains that you can't afford to miss. We can do a little better for you in anything in men's and boy's wearing apparel than you can find elsewhere. Come in and look over our stock and get our prices. : : : : : : STAR CLOTHING COMPANY I JOHN SKIRVING, PROPRIETOR. I \ RURAL WRITINGS fei^iSlcircySISfSMSfSICilSISISISlSiSMSJSlSJSJ (Items from the country are sol tel ted for this department. Mail o* send them In as early in tho week as possible; items received later than Wednesday can not b e used at all and it Is preferred that they be in not. later than Tuesday. Always send your name with items, that we may know who they are from. Nameof sender not for publication. See that your writing is legible, especially names and places, leaving plenty of space between the lines for correction. Be careful that what you tell about actually occurred. 1 R. F. D. No. 1. John Grutcli sold three head of horses Monday. Irwin Harding has gone to O’Neill to attend school. Jake Schweitzer and L. E. Harding will put in telephones. Mrs. Johnson and Mrs. Clevenger were over the Eagle Monday. Thos. McKinzie marketed four loads of hogs Saturday, at $5 45 per cwt. Mr. and Mrs. Jake Ernst Sr. are visiting acquaintances near LeMars, Iowa Geo. Bowden bought a carload of cows in this settlement the last of tho week. Oolmer Rossis looking forathresh ing machine withoutan engine, as the bridge at his place wont carry one. Thos. Gallagher Jr., threshed out 2300 bushels of oats and would have had more only for hail damage. Garden stulf is In great demand out through the hall district. This is a year when some of the farmers drew a blank. What’s the matter with having a town hall in Rock Falls township? There is much dissatisfaction with ttie present voting place. ATKINSON Mrs. A. H. Corbett left Wednesday morning for an extended visit at Madison. She expects to attend a meeting of Woman’s Clubs at Hast ings next month before returning. C. II. Wilde and daughter, Mrs. Koehle, who has been visiting at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Wat. Lier mann,returned to their home at West Point Tuesday morning. A. A. Vough arrived from Shickley Saturday, for an extended visit with his daughter,Mrs. W. II. Arganbright. Mr. Vough at one time was the pos sessor of a homestead near Dustin. Married, at the St. Joseph Catholic church, last Monday morning, Rev. Loecker oltlciating, Miss Margaret McDonald to J. B. Priest of Grand Island. They left for that point on the morning passenger where they will make their home. A. J. Foust and wife of Bakersfield, California, arrived here Wednesday fur a visit with their uncle, Ed Lee and Aaron Bishop. They will also visit relatives in Iowa before return ing home. Ben Sherwood drove in from Fred Marten’s ranch last Wednesday, where he and M. Dowling have been on an outing after fish and game. Ben is the same genial boy of old and It does one good to meet him and talk over the stirring times during the pioneer days. He will remain here a few days to look after his lumber in terests before returning to Omaha. Morton Greeley brought in a wagon load of apples, from his fathers orch ard at I" loenix, and sold them on the streets here Wednesday. He informs us that last year they raised 1500 bushels, but on account of the late frost this spring, the crop this season will not be over 200 bushel of market able apples. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Lamb arrived in Atkinson Monday from Boone, Iowa, to make a short visit with Mrs. Lamb’s daughter, Mrs. A. O. Perry. They were accompanied by Mrs. Lamb’s daughtern,Mesdames Richards and Redding, who are visiting their sister, Mrs. Thos. Bateman. They expect to return to their respective homes tomorrow. Little Elvyn Zinkey died at the sanitarium, Wednesday, September, 11, 1907, age 1 yr., 10 mo., 21 days, after an illness of three weeks. lie was the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. John Zinkey of Seward. Mrs. Zinkey who lias been visiting here the last three months was formerly a Holt county girl every one knew her as Gertie Heuton. The body was taken to Seward for burial. Mr. Arthur W. Chambers and Miss Ava T. Williams were united in mar riage, Wednesday morning, at the St. Joseph Catholic church, Rev. Father Loecker officiating. The ceremony was attended by a large circle of friends after which the happy couple with immediate friends and relatives enjoyed a wedding breakfast at the home of the grooms parents, Mr. and Mrs. II. Chambers. The bride and groom are well known to the people of Atkinson and vicinity. Mr. Chambers or Artie as he is ramlliary called, was raised here from boyhood and is a member of the prosperous merchantile firm of Chambers & Co., who has by his tireless devotion to the firm’s in terest been one of the means of its present popular standing. Miss Williams has resided here for years and her amiable disposition and lady like qualities are requirements whicli 1 make a happy home and the Graphic : with a host or friends extends con gratulations and wishes of happiness through their voyage of life. They will be at home after November 1.— The Graphic. _ _ $20 SCRIPT BOOK For the convenience of its patrons the Great Northern has placed on scale Script Books of the above value, good on its lines in Nebraska and to and from Sioux City. They are good for bearer, and you may take your family or friends with you. They are also accepted in payment of excess baggage charges, and are good for two years from date of issue. For further particulars call on or address, J. F. JORDAN, Agent, O’Neill O- O. Slbr-STIDIEIR Isumber, Goal Building Materials, etg. PHONE 32O’NEILL, NEB' lay gjg qIMgMi* gUgO ]’i3 f gJ M gJji ?j IgII qUdIIgIJ SMtTS IdM JiiMItP MMSJS® p Farm loans interest paid on time deposits insurance j| FIDELITY BANK \ I 1 g inis Bank alma to oonoerva the Interests ot Its oustomere in every G| =3 honorable way. 1 •-OFFICERS-• 1 E. E. Halstead, President. O. F. biglin, Vice-President i David B. GROSVENOR, CASHIER Directors: K. E. Halstead, E. 11. Halstead, O. F. Dlglln, F. J. Dlshner ra LD. B. (Jrosvenor. if] JSJSJSJSISEISJSl SMSMSMSfSI SMSMSMSiSI 2JSM3MSIMSMSI31SISI@13ISISIiH V. ALBERTS Mro- * DCAi.cn IN Harness & Saddlery Goods Also Agent for Bliss Native Herbs, 200 days treatment for II and money refunded If not bonefltted. Also Wbeeler & Wilson Ball Bearing Sewing Maeh. E. H. BENEDICT LAW & REAL ESTATE Office ffrst door south of U.S. Land Office J. C. HORISKEY Staple and Fancy Groceries Flour, Salt, Country Produce Bears the si11,8 Kind You Have Always Bougfi . HOTEL EVANS ONLY FIRST-CLASS HOTEL IN THE CITY FREE BUS SERVICE W. T. EVANS, Prop The Frontier Six Months for 75c Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy Cures Colds, Croup and Whooping Cough.